I got a job at Disneyland. They have STRANGE RULES.
Lighthouse Horror・24 minutes read
A former employee revisits the abandoned River Country water park, now haunted by mysterious occurrences and unsettling Mickey Mouse statues, leading to a peculiar and emotional discovery involving a missing family member.
Insights
- River Country, Disney's first water park, faced closure due to low demand, staff injuries, and rumors of being cursed or haunted, despite its initial popularity and unique attractions.
- The narrative unfolds with a mysterious disappearance linked to the park, as the protagonist, drawn back to River Country for closure, encounters eerie occurrences, including unsettling Mickey Mouse statues and a surreal experience that leads to a poignant realization tied to a lost loved one.
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Recent questions
What was Disney's first water park?
River Country
Why did Disney close River Country?
Low demand, staff injuries, rumors of haunting
What happened to the narrator's brother after visiting River Country?
Tommy's health deteriorated, disappeared mysteriously
What rules did the retiring watchman impart to the narrator?
Avoid contact with Mickey, remove tools, follow cats
What did the protagonist encounter at River Country?
Dilapidated entrance, unsettling Mickey Mouse statues
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Summary
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Mysterious River Country: Haunting Secrets Unveiled
- River Country was Disney's first water park, opened in '76, featuring rock slides, sandy bottom pools, and a man-made lagoon.
- Staff at River Country began experiencing strange accidents, leading to rumors and stories circulating in nearby towns.
- Despite incidents, River Country remained popular until children's deaths occurred, shrouded in secrecy and respect for families.
- Disney eventually closed River Country due to low demand, staff injuries, and rumors of its cursed or haunted nature.
- The narrator recalls a joyful visit to River Country with his brother Tommy, a rare vacation for their family.
- Tommy's health deteriorated after the trip, with unexplained symptoms and an insatiable thirst for water.
- Tommy mysteriously disappeared one night, leading to a frantic search by the police and volunteers, with only his sweater found at River Country.
- The narrator, now working as a night watchman, takes on a job at River Country for closure and financial reasons.
- The retiring watchman, Robert, imparts rules to the narrator, including avoiding contact with Mickey, removing tools, not crossing a river, and following the cats if lost.
- The narrator prepares for his first shift at River Country, stocking up on supplies and heading to the park by boat, encountering a neglected and overgrown entrance.
17:56
Decaying park reveals eerie Mickey Mouse statues.
- The park entrance was dilapidated, with faded signs and crumbling buildings.
- Strange mix of smells in the air: rust, mold, and faint chlorine.
- Camp set up near the entrance for surveillance.
- Mickey Mouse statue near the entrance deteriorating.
- Discrepancy between the map and the actual park layout.
- Discovery of a shiny new screwdriver, possibly a test.
- Encounter with multiple Mickey Mouse statues in odd poses.
- Discovery of a river in the park, contrary to expectations.
- Encounter with unsettling Mickey Mouse statues in various disturbing forms.
- Guided out of the park by a series of cats, leading to the exit gate.
36:58
"Lost in Open Space: Tommy's Comfort"
- The protagonist finds themselves in an unfamiliar open space with old picnic tables, devoid of the forest, river, or Mickeys. A friendly orange cat named Tommy provides comfort, leading the protagonist to realize a missing statue by the entrance. After settling in their tent, the protagonist discovers Tommy's collar with the name tag, "Tommy."
