WARNING: My story may change the way you feel about Disneyland!

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The DFB team visits the Disney Parks EVERY DAY, which means we’ve picked up our fair share of horror stories. Unfortunately, I’m no exception. With that said, one of my biggest Disneyland horror stories can serve as great advice for YOU so that you don’t find yourself in the same situation during your next Disneyland trip!

To set the scene, I have to make it clear that although Disney is in almost complete control of its theme parks, Disneyland does have its fair share of wildlife which plays by its own rules. Although the wildlife at Disneyland doesn’t quite stack up with the variety of animals at Disney World, it’s still very present and something you have to be mindful of — a lesson I learned the hard way.

Jungle Cruise

Wild animals you’ll typically see at Disneyland include ducks, seagulls, pigeons, crows, cats, and bugs.

The ducks are a Disneyland staple, but often people forget that the parks are also home to tons of crows.

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The crows become more prevalent during the fall, which is when my mishap took place a couple of years ago. During the fall months, they’ll take up residence in the Disneyland trees and you’ll see them flock to said trees especially around dusk. It’s a pretty cool sight, especially around Halloween, but you’d probably think you might become target practice if you’re unlucky.

Your fears would not be unfounded.

The last thing I wanted to do during my Disneyland day was get pooped on by crows…but that’s exactly what happened.

Storybook Land Canal Boats

I was waiting for someone next to Storybook Land Canal Boats in Fantasyland when I noticed a murder of crows move to the tree above me. The crows are really fond of the trees next to this attraction so I should’ve known better and moved.

Of course, I didn’t, and the crows’ droppings ruined a brand-new Haunted Mansion shirt I bought and wore that very day. It’s safe to say I was in a bad mood the rest of the evening.

Storybook Land Canal Boats

That wasn’t my only wildlife mishap having to do with trees.

One time I was walking under a tree next to Pirates of the Caribbean when I felt something fall on me from above. I assumed it was a leaf but it began scratching into my next and was a tad painful. I brushed my hand up against it only to realize a praying mantis dropped down from the tree and latched itself onto my neck.

I have a fear of bugs, so it’s safe to say I didn’t have a very calm reaction to that discovery.

Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland

Another time, I took a breather and sat under a tree very close to the Haunted Mansion. I then noticed a spider come down from that tree and plop onto my lap.

Disneyland tree

The point I’m trying to make is that Disneyland trees can be a hotbed of wildlife activity, and if you’re not ready to deal with those repercussions, you should probably try to find shade elsewhere.

Of course, I’ve stood under plenty of Disneyland trees before without incident and I definitely don’t want to scare you with my stories. Keep in mind, I go to Disneyland A LOT, and these kinds of stories happen to me very rarely. However, I do strongly advise avoiding the Storybook Land trees, especially during the fall — otherwise you’re just asking for a not-so-fun Disneyland souvenir.

Disneyland’s Storybook Land Canal

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