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Moreover, there’s praise for efforts like cleaning up the monorail—its supposed "no longer smelling like pee"—but these are small victories amid larger problems. Stories of overcrowding, people bypassing safety, and the park’s struggles to enforce distancing point to a situation where guest behavior is the largest obstacle.
Financial Strain and Budget Cuts
Behind the scenes, Disney’s financial health appears dire. Multiple industry insiders and internal reports suggest the company is running out of cash faster than publicly acknowledged. The pandemic’s devastation to movie releases, theme park revenue, and other income streams has pushed Disney into a precarious position.