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Rotting Disney Attraction Crumbles to Pieces; Disney Scrambles To Make Repairs

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When Walt Disney first set out to create the Disney Parks, he had a mission to create a place where quality, cleanliness, and magic remained the top priority for guests. Over the years, Disney has tried to stick to this mission, but in many ways, quality standards have slowly begun to slip.

Whether it’s mold, rust, rotting, or just general disrepair, fans are quick to call Disney out when their standards are seemingly dropped. This week, guests were quick to call out Disney for the significant rotting of a park flowerbed.

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Central Plaza Flower Planter Brings up Guest Concerns

A once-beautiful Disney flowerbed at Disneyland Paris Resort has suffered significant deterioration, with parts of it crumbling into disrepair. This unforeseen challenge has prompted Disney to swiftly mobilize efforts to rectify the situation and restore the attraction to its former glory.

Earlier this week, a large piece of this Disneyland flower bed crumbled off into the street. When the planter crumbled, it exposed the inside of the material, which appeared to be severely rotted. Fans were instantly dissatisfied, prompting Disney to get right to work on repairing the area.

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Disney Park Repairs Fall Short of Guest’s Expectations

While the prompt repair of this attraction is to be commended, fans were still not completely sold by the “fixed” version, which appears discolored and sloppily done. The process has been carefully cataloged by the X account @DLPReport.

Hopefully, the discoloration here is just a temporary problem and will not look like this forever. Disney park repairs are a crucial aspect of maintaining the magical experience for all guests visiting the various Disney parks around the world. From Walt Disney World Resort to Disneyland Paris Resort, ensuring that the attractions, infrastructure, and facilities are in top-notch condition is a top priority for The Walt Disney Company.

Overall, Disney park repairs are an integral part of preserving the magic and wonder that Walt Disney envisioned when he created the first Disneyland Park. By prioritizing maintenance and investing in improvements, Disney Parks worldwide can continue to delight guests of all ages for years to come.

About Eva Miller

Eva was born and raised in the beautiful state of Oregon but has since relocated and lives in New York City. Since she was young, Eva has loved to perform in musicals, especially Disney ones! Through performing, Disney’s music became the soundtrack of her childhood. Today, Eva loves to write about all the exciting happenings for the Walt Disney Company. In her free time, Eva loves to travel, spend time in nature, and go to Broadway shows. Her favorite Disney movie is 'Lilo and Stitch,' and her favorite Park is Disney's Animal Kingdom.