TOP 5 LIES You Still Believe About Disneyland

[@DisneyDude562]

Chris, let me take a moment to talk to you. And yes, I'm talking to you. Did you know that you're amazing? I want you to know that you make the world a better place and we appreciate all these wonderful videos.

[@provostparkpass]

Wow, thank you

[@lamartya.4042]

How so true! The entire Provost Family are amazing!

[@mikejohnson3787]

Can I 2nd that ❤

[@daprovocateur]

I 77th that!!

[@sreutzel7669]

Totally agree with you///

[@dsan2910]

It is nice to see an actual “good person”

[@MichielVeenstra]

18:00 Honored to be in your video Chris! Thanks for taking the time to talk to me.

[@kennyjayhardy]

8 track went away and records were still around

[@lini2388]

Me as a Dutch person; Mike? That's not Mike, that's our radio dj Michiel! Fun to know a familiar voice will welcome me to Disneyland Paris

[@disabledisney]

Wat leuk zeg! Wat een toeval :D

[@michaelgutman4910]

This is the first video of yours that I have watched. I'm a disabled parent of two children, ages 15 and 10. Needless to say, it is very difficult to raise children. I never heard the words of encouragement that you offered from anyone before. I felt you were talking to me and what you said made me feel warm and special inside. I so much needed to hear that. Thank you so much! You are a very special person and I subscribed to your channel. 🙂

[@BradHouser]

Chris is the bomb. His wife is pretty cool too. Check out their pre-pandemic series where the goal was to hit all the Disney parks in the world, but they ended up closing before they could finish.

[@BradHouser]

Also their recipe for Dole Whip is pretty good.

[@michaelgutman4910]

@@BradHouser Where can I find the recipe?

[@cmaden78]

They sell it frozen section of Walmart now! It's purty darn close( I've been eating it since in utero from WDW) ​@@BradHouser

[@cmaden78]

Also to this dad..u can do it. U ARE doing it. Sending u ❤❤ and a 🤗

[@NickDangerThirdGuy]

I have played basketball on the half court inside the Matterhorn, also lost the ball and had to go search for it below where it had fallen to. This is while I worked as a Matterhorn climber in the late 80's

[@provostparkpass]

That is one of the most amazing stories I’ve ever heard so cool. 💙💚

[@drew9738]

I wonder if the ball is still lost. It could be added to the storyline of Disney land. The ball that fell into a secret tunnel only Walt Disney knew about.

[@robertsanford406]

Did you find the ball?

[@NickDangerThirdGuy]

@@robertsanford406 Eventually

[@cmaden78]

Omg I would have LOVED THAT JOB!!!;;

[@emilyfischer5849]

I love it when I hear you say, "It's my first time." It just shows that it doesn't matter how many times you go to Disneyland, there are always new experiences to be had.

[@jasonchampagne6825]

Chris, thank you for choosing to be a beacon of light for others. We know you have faced heartache and loss in your life and instead of dwelling on the negative, you remain hyper-focused on the positive. So now, I am talking to you - you are amazing and you make the world a better place and things you have gone through have made you strong so you may inspire others to press on through adversity. Thank you for BEING YOU. You're making a positive impact on countless others - NEVER FORGET!

[@jetsons101]

The BEST part of this video was a message to parents..... Thanks

[@Cpt_Butterkrust]

Crap... it finally happened. Chris's "capsized" joke was the first one that actually made me laugh.

[@vikingfan9677]

Not only do I love your videos. I especially love that you take time to acknowledge that everyone Is special in their own way. Kudos to you.!

[@provostparkpass]

Thank you so much!

[@rubyhaji6707]

I have to be honest. I am 57 and NEVER heard of one of those rumors. Fun to hear. Love your Videos!

[@provostparkpass]

Glad you like them!

[@yvetteabernethy8777]

Same...im 52 and have been a Disneyland fan since infancy and have not heard of any of these rumors. BUT, they were interesting and I appreciate the info! ❤

[@BradHouser]

I am 66 and I only heard the one about the basketball hoop, but not as a myth. It was clear that it was in a room for the cast members.

[@YakAttack915]

I've been following you for a few years, and you really helped us on our family trip to Disneyland a couple years ago. But what I'm extremely grateful for besides all the fantastic insights of the park, is how genuine you and your wife are, how open you are, and these affirmations that are sprinkled throughout your video. You never know who will be listening, and who will be touched by your words. Keep up the incredible work, and may you continue to be blessed with health, happiness, and success!

[@geoffschulz]

It's amazing how many people recognize you as you walk through the park. Great video!

[@re575817]

I suffer from depression. These posts make me happy.

[@allanl.591]

I've been going to DL for decades, and I've never heard any of those. But, I love the insight and history behind all those, Chris.

[@DevilsInc323]

I just heard about the basketball court one. “Tinkers brother” had me laughing 😂😂😂😂

[@lamartya.4042]

You are so right about the survey marker not being the center of Disneyland. The center of Disneyland like You, Amanda, n Miles are in my heart!

[@Cornberry]

Chris, your mom’s cool as heck 😂 Don’t think mine would’ve reacted the same way to a Marilyn poster!

[@travisadamson9428]

I always like the rumor that the hurst at Haunted Mansion was the one that was used for Brigham Young when he died. I have always known that the canoes were not on tracks. In fact, I have a friend that works there and he is always telling me about the early morning canoe races that they do before the park opens.

[@infin8um]

Thanks.. now if someone tells me the Disney coat-of-arms is on the castle, I'll know they're lion. 😁

[@kimberlymacandog7616]

AWESOME!!! Total Chris amazing pun joke!!!!!

[@provostparkpass]

Amazing. 🤣🤣🤣

[@JavaCake]

Lol

[@marstor3980]

I had never heard any of these myths before. So fun to learn them from you today!

[@webehinds]

I can't believe you told that "capsize" joke to a person wielding a paddle...you're brave! ;P

[@Fishyy9983]

I absolutely love the little shorts you threw in this video.

[@laurag-oe9xo]

I heard a rumor that the ducks are real. But I'm pretty sure they are realistic animatronic. I like to say "they look so real" when I visit. 😂😂😂

[@marxdesign]

No, I am sorry but Donld and Daisy Duck are cartoon characters.🧐

[@ChangeTheLAUSD]

My kids hate when I do that!

[@cmaden78]

Omg that's MY dad's joke...🙄❤️🤗

[@treetopjones737]

Donald will curse you out f you ask him if he's real ( facetious, everyone knows animated Donald's temper tantrums ).

[@GoddessVillain]

Hey Chris!! , Thank you for the mental boost. Went through some heavy subjects in Therapy today and your videos help so much when you address us to let us know you care about us , I love disney but honestly I m here cause you do that and I enjoy watching you and your beautiful wife Amanda with your family on these adventures. The cruise videos were so much fun and while I thought I'd never do a cruise i find myself wanting too now. If I do I will use your links !!

[@Kasperoner444]

Hello Chris! Thanx for the positive content!

[@Sue-k2w]

Thanks for being always positive.

[@rjster5074]

I had not heard about the Canoe myth or the family crest myth. I really expected you to talk about the Brigham Young hearse and the real skull in the Pirates ride. They are the ones I hear most often. Love you, Chris. You are so kind and will forever have my loyalty because of how you treated me when I saw you at the park and told you I am a fellow Utahan. Forever your fan!

[@calypsofear]

I was half paying attention while watching my son sleep with me and your words about doing the best I can for our son. It hit so hard since I feel like I am not enough. My husband had a brain injury and is not the same as he was. I was pregnant when the fall happened and just I worry that our son won’t have a strong bond with his daddy or that he’ll learn bad habits that my husband now has through no fault of his own. I’m trying to be mom and dad for him which I just feel like I’m not enough or doing the best for him sometimes. Just hearing you say that I am doing my best brought a tear to my eye. Watching your videos have always been a getaway. Thank you for being a bright light for all of us. I hope to meet you and get a big hug in October when we go to Disney. So here are some words for you; you are amazing and your smile is so infectious. You are doing your best. Never feel like you are unappreciated because without your words of encouragement, you wouldn’t reach those that need to hear them to keep going.

[@provostparkpass]

You are amazing. 💙💚

[@mamapage5560]

I believed the "center of the park" marker for most of my life! But several years ago a cast member kindly corrected me as I shared the lie with my niece. LOVED this video, btw!! 💜🙏🤟🥰

[@paulcarhart8830]

Chris, don't stop encouraging people. Whenever you interrupt the video and start talking to ME, I start to get emotional. Thanks for the reminders. From all of us.

[@KayciePico]

Again with that sweet positive message 🥰 thank you so much

[@provostparkpass]

You are so welcome

[@carolynpurser7469]

Your little pep talk to parents was so sweet. First time I've cried during one of your videos ❤

[@douglaswild3852]

TACO-Bell 😂😂😂 Good one!!

[@CheriB702]

Chris, you crack me up! You’re like Doug in Up! SQUIRREL!! I knew about the basketball area and I had heard about the surveyor circle.

[@disneyprincess820]

I haven't heard any of these before, but always find your videos interesting to watch, thanks for sharing with us!

[@provostparkpass]

Thanks for watching!

[@_cesargamas]

Just stumbled upon your channel after my curiosity about Disneyland Tokyo and now I’m on a binge watch marathon on your channel on all about Disney 😂 appreciate your videos a ton. Very fun, informative, and creative. Keep being a positive and happy person man, we need more of you!!

[@paulthomas3247]

1. basketball court - I'd seen photos, but never heard the false story 2. Disney crest - I'd always thought that was true, except it's the d'Isgny crest, and Walt had to pay to use it. (The fleur de lis makes more sense since d'Isgny is a French name.) 3. Tinker Bell/Marylin - Heard it many times, never believed it 4. Canoes - Weird, never heard that. Maybe it's because of the island rafts? 5. Center of Disneyland - Heard it, always did what you did and smiled it off. You have a great spirit and your intimate knowledge of the Parks is great. Thank you.

[@bobonham52]

Chris, thanks for clearing up the center marker myth. I always believed it was but not any more. Thanks for you being you!!

[@provostparkpass]

You got it!

[@dallenabernathy4152]

Love your videos, love your energy, love the park history, love your encouraging messages. You’re awesome! I had heard 3 of those urban legends and believed 2 of them. Very happy to have accurate information now!😁👍🏼

[@Lorraines1]

Never heard of any of those stories. Love learning any Disney trivia! Thank you.

[@provostparkpass]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sallyhansen8389]

Wah, wah…I’ve fallen for the basketball court myth for years, but none of the others! Fun as always! Thanks Chris 💕

[@Jonni8]

Great video! I knew all of those, except #1. That was cool you used the picture of Mark & Brian. Thanks for sharing.

[@provostparkpass]

Glad you liked it!

[@richardruiz3654]

Never heard of the "Center Marker". I wanted you to know how much I appreciate your videos. Thank you for all you do!!

[@provostparkpass]

You are so welcome

[@shawnclayton9154]

Another great vid. Got to talk with you again this day and pose for a photo. You are always so kind. You loved my Leatherface shirt. We also randomly are in the background of your video!!! Hahaha we didn’t even notice you that day on Main Street (1:03)

[@SakiGirl67]

I had only heard center of Disneyland one. Thanks for another great video

[@chormiclestan]

Thank you for setting these stories right. Only rumor I ever heard was the Basketball hoop in the Matterhorn, and the "track" under the canoes! I heard the riverboat is only on wheels, hidden track. Keep your cool videos coming. We'll keep watching.

[@provostparkpass]

You bet

[@SherryWalsh-i3k]

I've been coming to Disneyland since I was a baby, and that was in the early 1960. I was born and raised in San Diego and went hundreds of times...never heard any of them. My kids and Grandkids leave tomorrow morning for Disney... Little worried because we live in SO. Oregon and there is a major snow storm rolling in...say a prayer please ❤ Love Miss Sherry

[@TimothyStaton-io9uv]

Lord Jesus, please be with him in the name of Jesus :)

[@jamesstinedurf9841]

you got me with that Tinker Bell joke. thank you for that

[@monicaboran]

I am from Rio/ Brasil. I didn’t grow up here so I never heard about this lies. However this week I learned about the basketball court. Hahahaha the person that told me , told me as it was a fact and only very few people could play at that court. Thank you Chris!

[@BlackStrife3D]

I’ve never heard of any of these. Was fun going through each one. Thanks for the vid. 😊

[@provostparkpass]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@kristinwilliams7589]

I'm so stupid... when he was talking about tinker bells brother and said taco bell, I was literally going back in the archives in my head and being like "wow I never knew that" and then it clicked 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣 Mind you... I also eat taco bell at least once a week.... TGIF 🤣

[@provostparkpass]

🤣🤣💙💚

[@kaoritanamachi8798]

Hilarious! You’re in good company here!

[@alisaperkins8223]

Same 😂😂😂😂❤

[@ScooterMcNoodle]

Great video! Love the positive messaging. Let's all do more of that.

[@provostparkpass]

Absolutely!!

[@daynafonokalafi4859]

I watch your videos all the time but in this video all your jokes hit! 😂 Thanks for the mana’o (information) in Olelo Hawa’i Hope 2 C U in the parks.

[@suzannessweetkitchen6266]

I only heard one, the basketball court one. Guess I'm out of the loop. Loved the taco bell joke though. :)

[@NuttySquirrel_8]

Thank you for the walk through history!

[@tonyabionda]

I met Margaret Kerry years ago at Disneyland. She was there for one of the rededication ceremonies for the anniversary on July 17. She was very sweet and so excited to talk to Disney fans.

[@burgessdisney]

Another great video Chris, thank you!

[@provostparkpass]

My pleasure!

[@ITSnotDES]

Chris, you are TRULY one of a kind! I only heard (and believed) the myths about the Matterhorn and the center of Disneyland. I’ll have to quiz the rest of my family on this!

[@WildNaturebyElizabeth]

Thank you Chris! I have heard of NONE of these! Thank you for a great education! I had a great time!!❤❤❤

[@RideTheTeacups]

Ooh, I did okay on this one! I knew 1, 4, and 5 were wrong. Never heard 2 or 3 before. And I didn’t know about the REAL crest location! How cool!!!

[@gypsycrossroads]

Cast Members at Dinosaur get ran over by a rover as initiation to the ride... Shooting a few hoops sounds less painful! Keep up the amazing work Chris!

[@Sam-02024]

Loved this vlog! Nice to see you with Tink 💚💚

[@krsncrs821]

So funny I’ve gone many times since I was a kid back in early 70’s (dating myself). We lived in the Sacramento area and I had never heard any of those stories. Just heard a couple from you in previous videos (and you dispelling the myths). Thanks for all you do, this was a fun one!

[@koryb]

OK, The only lie that I had believed was the survey marker being the old center of Disneyland. Great video.

[@jimruddell3265]

"taco bell," you got me with that one...

[@cyndiwidmer2891]

This was a great video!! I think I may have heard most and believed the tinker bell lie. But hearing about the center of Disneyland was new and really interesting! Thanks!!

[@cherylpalian3254]

Hi Chris. The only rumor I ever heard was there was a half court in the Matterhorn as part of the crew member break room.

[@azmedic10]

1, the Matterhorn. We learned the truth in our “walk in Walt’s footsteps,” tour from our amazing guide.

[@candycemonroe7345]

I don't mind being distracted at Disney by live entertainment!!

[@cmaden78]

I had a good friend at UCF who was a drummer there and at WDW ( COLONIAL drum core I believe) and I really hope he didn't get cut bcuz he's a great guy a talented drummer and great with kids. Wherever u are Dale I hope ur still drumming..I'm still dancing❤✨

[@naomiw7515]

I had only ever heard of the basketball one in the Matterhorn. Thanks for clearing that up 😃 Really enjoy your videos. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@provostparkpass]

Glad you like them!

[@teresacarosella7624]

Heard about all of these except the family crest. Number one I still hear is that walt was frozen, or his head was frozen or that he was buried under the castle. He was cremated and his remains are, I believe, at forest lawn cemetery in l.a

[@sharpie1239]

Actually the Forest Lawn in Glendale. 😊

[@sandragostanian8878]

I loved this video. TBH: I hadn’t heard any of the myths and was intrigued with the explanations! As always, excellent presentation and comments to parents. Thank you!!

[@jediforcetyler6840]

I think I saw you when you were there that day. You waved at us on the Mark Twain riverboat and I waved back at you! Keep up the amazing content!! 🖤

[@frostyfoods257]

The Taco Bell joke genuinely got me😂

[@shelleyparker2095]

So good!!!😂

[@spiralmountain5]

Of the 5 lies presented, I’d only heard about the Basketball court, canoes, and center of Disneyland. The basketball court I didn’t know much about other than the photo of it. The Canoes, I always thought they were on tracks but never thought they were motorized. And the last, the center of Disneyland. I thought that was what the golden spike was for, but never knew for sure. Great video, Chris. Keep it up!

[@Ed-R]

Hi Chris. Fun Fact about Marilyn Monroe. She was in a movie along with Robert Mitchum called "River of No Return". It was filmed in Banff and Jasper National parks in Alberta, Canada. She stayed at Beckers Chalet in Jasper National park. People can stay in the actual Cabin that Marilyn stayed in. Stay Positive and keep having Fun.

[@sabrinam.2503]

I haven't heard of any of those "lies". Great video though. I love your energy. Thank you!

[@BigRonRN18]

I knew one of the Imagineers that built the Matterhorn and he told me that there wasn't enough room up there to play basketball. I had seen a photo of the backboard/rim but the picture didn't really give any real size reference as to the area. He told me of being one of the first to ride the ride, as it was nearing completion, but there were no breaks on the ride yet. He had been recruited/selected by Joe Fowler, probably due to a Navy connection. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor, although he had lied to the Navy about his age prior to this and he was only 16 or 17 at the time. After Disney, he was an aerospace engineer for Aerojet. Sadly, he passed about 4 years ago.

[@ashleysanderson757]

Chris, I hadn’t heard any of these and they were all great ❤

[@Joe-ov1ut]

Yes I believed #1 about the center of Disneyland! Even a cast member agreed with me! 😂. Coming to Disneyland this Thursday and Friday. Hope to say hi to you!

[@mattferdinand3759]

Hey Chris, I believed the Matterhorn one up until I saw the Imagineers story on Disney+ where they filmed Bob Gurr go up in there. Apparently they also allow CMs to sign their names on the inside wall of the Matterhorn in that break/staging area. Bob Gurr hadn't signed his name even though he designed the entire thing; he claimed it was meant for those CMs that had worked/performed on the mountain so since he hadn't done that he hadn't earned the right to sign his name. The producer told him he should sign it and so he did. Talk about big moments, my eyes began to leak a bit, just the thought that this man, who was so instrumental is so many of the iconic Disneyland attractions, who is a legend in his own right, was so humble to say that he hadn't earned it. My emotions had enough and it was just too much to handle. That first generation Imagineers were, IMHO, the best!! Thanks Chris for these videos and helping keep my Disneyland love alive since I live out of state I don't get to go as often as I would like but between you and David (FreshBaked) I am more than kept up-to-date on things happening in the Parks and learn a bit more Disneyland history!

[@glennk.7348]

Fun video! You’re so positive! 🙂

[@anarchorepublican5954]

Fun Fact: ⚜⚜⚜The "Disney" surname was originally "D' Isigny" ...Norman French meaning "from Isigny" coming from the town of Isigny-sur-Mer, France...

[@F1UPodcast]

Love the channel and thank you for always sharing kind words of love.

[@nivekkrg]

I heard about the survey marker and was corrected years later as to what you told about it being to align the entrance of the castle to Main Street , I also was told originally it was the center of Disneyland at one time .

[@nzjonty]

Chris, I’m pretty sure I commented about that family crest on the original video, what a throw back!

[@provostparkpass]

No way!

[@cedricjoshuapayne]

I knew about the half court, but hadn't heard the loophole theory. Hadn't heard any of the others though. Thanks as always Provost! Quality content bro!

[@kristiburton3834]

I hadn't heard any of those lies but did know about the hoop in Matterhorn from Behind the Attractions.

[@brianstewart3897]

The legends I hear is that there's an official policy that nobody is ever pronounced dead while still in the parks, and that the unfinished spire on the castle was meant as a symbol that Disneyland will never be complete.

[@tobiedoyle1963]

We've been 100's of times. We enjoyed the video. We didn't know the details about the Matterhorn team. Thought it was Marilyn Monroe. Or the center of Disneyland. Love all you videos

[@willturnbull6465]

Only 1 I know about was the basketball court. Great information loved it

[@denicemccoy5037]

Chris...you are amazing and a joy to watch your videos..thank you

[@okeesmokee6658]

When you started with the basketball "court" I was concerned as we had to do a walk off of the bobsleds and we went right by it, sort of. Actually I asked to see it so we diverted slightly so we could peak in. It isn't a court, but a big room with a standard, just as the pictures show. BTW, she was a very good Tinker Bell.

[@melissarichards2073]

Hi Chris. I am 58yo, born 1965, and have not ever heard one of these five lies. I did know about the Matterhorn basketball hoop but never heard that it was a full court nor the city permit bit.

[@jameshebert5430]

The Materhorn one it's only half a court and if you disagree the Queen of Hearts yells off with their head! 😅

[@HollywoodF1]

It’s not even a half-court. Not nearly big enough. It’s a backboard on a wall with a little room in front of it.

[@stevewakefield5001]

Growing up in Southern California I heard the canoe myth/lie. Thanks again for making a fun positive video. You're great really appreciate your little message and your enthusiasm. Keep up the great work! PS I did see a vlog about the Florida castle burned to the ground. Really? Just know you seem to know about stuff and your opinion/thought about it?

[@Whodat31]

Biggest lie, Genie+ is great and convenient 😒😒

[@claudiacruz7530]

Because of Genie+, we were able to do every ride at Disneyland during christmas season in 1 day before 3pm. Call it what you may I guess

[@ScanFan_Ed]

Agree, Genie+ is disastrous for the average guest, all for increased Disney profits.

[@slowazzd2165]

It is though? I paid for genie plus for every day of our 5 day trip and I feel completely content with my purchase. It's really straightforward to use and we barely ever waited more than 20 minutes for anything because we just did lightning lanes and then did low wait time non genie rides inbetween. We got literally everything we wanted to do done, most 2 or 3 plus times. I feel like this sentiment comes from either locals who are just mad wait times are longer now, or people who don't actually actively visit disney and take all their opinions from youtubers.

[@ohplezz]

So true about Genie+. Also true is Disney is constantly canceling fireworks and blaming it on the, “wind”😂😂😂

[@kimberlymacandog7616]

BUT @claudiacruz7530 .....Disney is NOT about how many rides you can ride in one day!!!! If you spend your day on your phone, riding the rides......YOU WILL MISS OUT ON THE TRUE MAGIC of Disneyland!!!!

[@mistychance6198]

Thank you so much for that!! I just recently took my kids down to Disneyland for the very first time for all of us. My kids didn't seem like they didn't appreciate it at all. I was so excited in the beginning but ended up feeling disappointed

[@Francat555]

I too get emotional when you start talking to me. Cheezy right…. Thank you for being you. And I have heard of the basketball court in the Matterhorn but thank you for giving the real TEE on the Mountain