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The Reason Why There Are No Mosquitoes at Disney World

It’s hard to imagine any place in Florida being insect-free, but that is the case at The Happiest Place on Earth, Disney World.

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And it’s all because of a carefully-planned operation created to make sure that guests have the most comfortable experience possible (and because mosquitoes carry serious illnesses). The Mosquito Surveillance Program runs the show at Disney World, ensuring that guests are not eaten alive while they wait to get on rides or stroll around the grounds. The program entails spraying insecticides and maintaining natural predators at the park.

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The Mosquito Surveillance team captures the insects, freezes them, and studies them to learn how to best rid Disney World of the pests. They also keep chickens on the grounds and test their blood to see what kind of diseases they might be contracting from mosquitoes, such as West Nile virus.

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Disney actually made a film during World War II about the dangers of malaria, so you know the folks at the park are well versed in the dangers of mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. Watch the video below for more information.

Now if only Disney could find a way to make things a little cooler during the summer…

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Check out These Amazing Images of What Your Favorite Cartoon Characters Might Look like in Their Old Age

Russian artist Lesya Guseva has given us all a great gift – the ability to visualize what some of our favorite Marvel, Disney, and DC characters will look like as they enter their golden years. And even if you think that’s something you’ve never wanted, I promise…you just didn’t know it until now.

#10. Ariel

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#9. Thor

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#8. Batman

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#7. The Flash

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#6. Snow White and Captain America

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#5. Supergirl and Wonder Woman

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#4. Iron Man

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#3. Catwoman

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#2. Mickey and Minnie

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#1. Deadpool

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Disney threatened to sue three daycare centers…

Disney threatened to sue three daycare centers in Hallandale, Florida for the unauthorized use of their characters. Universal Studios responded by giving the daycares the permission to paint their licensed characters, including those from Hanna-Barbera. 00

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By 1932, Mickey Mouse had lost his edge since becoming…

By 1932, Mickey Mouse had lost his edge since becoming a role model for children. Disney wanted to create a character to portray more negative character traits, which could no longer be bestowed on Mickey. That’s when Disney started working on a short-tempered character named Donald Duck. 00

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In 1985 Disney released Return to OZ a sequel to The…

In 1985 Disney released Return to OZ a sequel to The Wizard of OZ. While being more true to the original novels,it was considered not friendly for children in the beginning of the movie Dorothy is receiving electroshock therapy, one reviewer said “It’s bleak, creepy, and occasionally terrifying”. 00

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Until the late 1960s, men with long hair were prohibited…

Until the late 1960s, men with long hair were prohibited from entering Disneyland because it did not meet the standards of Disney’s unwritten dress code. Employees were also prohibited from having any facial hair because visitors would associate it with un-American activities. 00

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The reason why Bambi (1941) looks so stylistically different…

The reason why Bambi (1941) looks so stylistically different than Disney’s other works is because entry-level employee Tyrus Wong, an immigrant artist from China, painted sketches of his vision without permission from supervisors. Walt Disney saw his work and promoted him as to lead artist.