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Safari Stops and Disney Mount Rushmores (Ep. 18)
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- May 21, 2026
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- 2049
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Summary
Lauren and Eric dive into the viral Walt Disney World story of a guest jumping off Kilimanjaro Safaris mid-ride to use the bathroom and why cast members are begging guests to stop exiting attractions. Along the way, they spiral into stories of other infamous Disney ride exits, from Living with the Land cucumber thefts to Horizons urban explorers. Then things take a more lighthearted turn as they each build their personal Disney “Mount Rushmore” of attractions and resorts, revealing a lot about their Disney personalities in the process. HIGHLIGHTS The viral Kilimanjaro Safaris bathroom incident sparks debate about guest behavior at Walt Disney World Lauren shares cast member reactions to guests exiting attractions and ride vehicles Eric revisits infamous Disney ride exit stories, including Living with the Land and Horizons The hosts discuss why guests continue ignoring attraction safety rules Lauren and Eric build their personal Walt Disney World attraction Mount Rushmores Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Haunted Mansion, PeopleMover, and Spaceship Earth all make the list The conversation shifts to Disney resort Mount Rushmores and what those choices say about different Disney fans Pop Century, BoardWalk, Polynesian Village Resort, Beach Club, and more enter the debate For this episode’s full show notes, click here. HOSTS Eric Hersey – X: @erichersey | Instagram: @erichersey Lauren Hersey – X: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_ FOLLOW – DIS & HERS Website: DisAndHers.com Instagram: @disandhers T…