Thousands of people visit these spaces throughout the year, but few pay attention to the singular extent
Traveling to the Disney universe is the dream of every child (and many adults). A place where time is frozen in childhood years and where only fun, excitement and sweet nostalgia exist. An adventure that is possible thanks to the various theme parks that Disney has throughout the world.
The most iconic, the Walt Disney World, in Orlando (United States), and Disneyland Paris, a must-see for Europeans. They all share some common characteristics: the emblematic fictional castle, a wide range of attractions and shows, food stalls and the chance to meet your favorite cartoons in person. Mickey between them.
But there is another common element that It has nothing to do with this fantasy world, and that goes unnoticed by the thousands of visitors that these parks receive throughout the year. The absence of mirrors in the bathrooms.
Disney is not for conceited
The first thing that must be qualified is that the lack of mirrors in the restrooms in the parks is a completely deliberate decision. And although it does seek to dissuade the conceited, the reason has nothing to do with what many might think…
When it comes to parks dedicated to the magic of childhood, it is easy to believe that this measure seeks to remove concern for appearances and encourage fun without complexes. But it’s not like that. The real reason Disney park bathrooms don’t have mirrors is more practical than educational.
Shorten time in the bathroom
The reason why the bathrooms of the services do not have mirrors, it is simply avoiding the queues. In other words, prevent other things from being done in the bathroom beyond what is necessary (and physiological).
As there are no mirrors, Disney prevents visitors from fixing their clothes, putting on makeup or taking selfies. In short, they waste time in the service. Without a doubt, a very effective solution for such a crowded space, and one that could well be exported to other places.. No one likes to wait in line, especially not for something that should only take a few minutes.