Disney World Secrets Only Staff Members Know About

Hidden Tunnels

This level of detail continues underneath the resort, too, as the Magic Kingdom is built on top of a warren of tunnels. And while these passageways have been described as an “underground city” by the online publication Thrillist, they’re actually at ground level.

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The tunnels that service the Magic Kingdom are known as “Utilidors.” And it’s here that cast members grab their costumes and take their breaks. The complex system of passages was reportedly Disney’s idea, as he didn’t want any characters walking through other areas of the park to get to their place of work.