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by Madjestr

As an ex-Disney cast member, this article should give you the complete story of what the Magic Kingdom tunnels are all about.  I even have a map to back it up with.

General Info

The tunnels aren't really underground.

Disney built the Magic Kingdom tunnels on ground level and then had the Magic Kingdom built on top of them.  For all intents and purposes, I'll call them underground.

Security

There are no regular security patrols in the tunnels.

On the map, security's main office is at MO-5.  Security does, however, use the tunnels and can be called for if employees find guests down there.

Cast members also use the tunnels on their days off.  So you don't have to be wearing a pseudo-Disney uniform to be down there.  The two ways not to have security on your ass is to:

• Not look like a tourist.
• Look at least 18.

I discourage going into the tunnels anyway.  Older cast members are generally dicks and will ask for the Disney ID of anyone they don't recognize.

Entrances

Generally, if a door says "CAST MEMBERS ONLY," it probably leads to the tunnels.

There is at least one cast member entrance to the tunnels in each of the different lands (Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, etc.) and there is usually one in each of the land's sit-down restaurants.  That's how the cast members can get rid of garbage and get more supplies without "ruining the magic."

There is also at least one common tunnel entrance in each land that the attractions people use.  This is why you don't see anyone from one land hanging out in another.  You'll find a brief description on the map of where each stairway is located.  I'll go into more detail on the entrances I used:

Stairway #25  The entrance with the most security.  This is where all the Tomorrowland merchants store their wares.  There is always someone watching the door and they will always ask for ID.  Avoid it at all costs.

Stairway #10  When you are in the Hall of Presidents there is a door next to Honest Abe.  Through the door is a small room with three doors.  The entrance to the tunnels is the last door on the right.

Stairway #5  The easiest entrance by far.  Hang a left after going through Cinderella Castle.  Keep walking past the statue on the kneeling princess until you see a large wooden door with the "CAST MEMBERS ONLY" sign on it.  Inside and to the right is the stairway leading down.

In the Tunnels

There is surprisingly little of interest in the tunnels.

The area labeled Character Zoo is where Disney keeps the character costumes.  Try on a few.

The Fantasyland Dining Room is the cast member cafeteria.  It has the cheapest food on Disney property.  You won't have to show an ID.  Just be prepared to pay in cash.

Have fun with the info and remember the magic.