Sometimes, it’s the smallest things that can seriously throw off your Disney World day.
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When you’re racing from ride to ride or trying to snag that next snack, the last thing you want is for a basic bathroom break to be…awkward. And yet, there are a few nagging issues with Disney World bathrooms that somehow still haven’t been addressed. Today, we’re calling them out and sharing three changes we think Disney seriously needs to make when it comes to their bathrooms.
Better (Softer) Toilet Paper
Look, Disney, you charge $150+ a day for park admission — we deserve toilet paper that doesn’t feel like it was made for sandpapering wood. The toilet paper in Disney World bathrooms is rough and thin. We’re not expecting five-star hotel-level luxury here (although that would be nice), but something softer and more durable would go a long way.
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Especially after a full day of eating churros, cheeseburger pods, and Mickey waffles, your guests deserve a little comfort during their pit stops. And hey, Disney is all about “guest experience,” right? Well, this is a part of the experience too.
Better Visual Privacy
If you’ve ever been in a Disney bathroom stall and accidentally made eye contact through the gaping door gaps with a stranger washing their hands — you know. It’s awkward. It’s weird. And it feels totally preventable. For whatever reason, a lot of the bathroom stalls in Disney World leave about a quarter-inch to half-inch gap between the door and the frame. When you’re just trying to handle your business and someone can basically see you sitting there, let’s just say it’s not the most magical experience.
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Some newer Disney hotels and restaurants have a little better design, but the majority of park bathrooms still feel like they were built before anyone cared about privacy standards. It’s 2025. We have MagicBands that open hotel doors and mobile order for chicken nuggets — surely we can figure out doors that actually close without leaving you on public display.
Better Acoustical Privacy
Okay, this one might sound bougie at first, but hear us out: Disney needs to install sound masking in the bathrooms. Japan has been doing it for years. Many public restrooms over there play white noise or little melodies to drown out any awkward, ahem, “bathroom sounds.” It’s subtle, it’s thoughtful, and it makes the entire bathroom experience feel way less embarrassing.
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Right now in Disney World bathrooms, everything is echo-y tile and booming hand dryers. There’s zero attempt to dampen noise, which means you hear every little thing happening in every single stall. If Disney added white noise machines, gentle music, or even low-level ambient sounds (think: subtle forest sounds, trickling water, something), it would make bathroom breaks way less uncomfortable — especially for little kids or anyone who’s a bit shy.
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Plus, it fits with Disney’s brand. They’re all about creating immersive environments, right? Why not extend that idea into the bathrooms with ambient soundscapes that actually make guests feel more comfortable and relaxed?
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Honestly, none of these fixes seem that complicated — and they would make a huge difference for guests. Until then, we’ll just keep packing our own toilet paper, awkwardly avoiding eye contact, and pretending we’re invisible when the bathroom gets weirdly quiet.
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I just don’t get it! Get over yourselves about the bath rooms. There are a million people going in and out and you think they are paying attention to YOU? Also, I DON’T WANT TO BE LIKE JAPAN!
Even though we stay in a deluxe hotel at Disney, the toilet paper is still cheap and thin there too. Come on now Disney, we pay a lot of money, don’t skimp on fundamentals.
Absolutely, completely agree with all of these suggestions!! I have talked about these exact issues with my Disney traveling family members for years!! Here’s hoping someone at Disney who can make these changes sees this article! I know thicker TP might not be optimal for whatever septic system is in place, but door frames that truly provide privacy, as well as adding “acoustical privacy”, absolutely seem doable and would be SO greatly appreciated!!
I’d add an air purifier or at least a way to blow in fresh air. Some Disney bathrooms are downright smelly.
This isn’t an easy fix but I would love to see at least one accessible bathroom like the new one at Epcot in each park. Two would be even better! In case anyone is wondering this bathroom has an adult size adjustable table in it. It saves us from going to first aid, that being said it would be great across the park from first aid so we have an option that doesn’t include a long walk just for the restroom.
This is a small thing, and only mildly irritating, but I’ve noticed it many times. In public bathroom stalls (everywhere, not just in Disney Parks) the toilets are deliberately off-center, which is intended to leave a little extra room on one side for the toilet paper dispenser. There are many stalls in Disney World where the dispenser is installed on the wrong side, so it’s touching your arm while you’re sitting there. Has anyone else noticed this?
Nicer people that don’t use the companion bathroom to put on their make up and using the handicap stall when you are not in a wheelchair or ECV. You think having someone “peek” at you in 1/2 inch space is bad try having to leave the door open because there is not place else to go, since the large stall made for you is occupied, by a person that just fells they need a lot of room and could care less if a wheelchair person come in. I’ll take that over some fluffy toilet paper. Besides the paper Disney uses is best for septic system and breaks down quickly.
Holly G. I totally agree! As a family that needs 2 people to assist 1 person to use the bathroom we end up waiting forever sometimes for the companion restroom just for an individual that was feeling entitled walk out.
I’d like them to be spotless again. I was always impressed by how clean Disney bathrooms were, and there was always staff working hard to keep them that way. When I visited last year I was appalled. Empty paper dispensers in the stalls, full trash cans and paper strewn all over the floor. Not just once, in one park either, it was all over Disney. Busch Gardens actually had cleaner facilities than Disney. Standards have slipped and no one seems to care.