Disney Legend Whoopi Goldberg Admits to Spreading Her Mother’s Ashes at Disneyland
Disney Legend Whoopi Goldberg told an interesting story on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” recently. The host of “The View” revealed a surprising way she honored her mother’s love for Disney Parks. It turns out, Goldberg scattered some of her mother’s ashes on a favorite ride at Disneyland.
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Disney superfan Whoopi Goldberg isn’t shy about her love for the company. She’s not only voiced iconic characters like Shenzi in “The Lion King” and Stretch in “Toy Story 3,” but has also been vocal about her frequent visits to Disney Parks.
However, during a 2010 trip to Disneyland following her mother Emma Harris’ passing, Goldberg embarked on a unique tribute that even the most devoted Disney fan wouldn’t attempt. She scattered some of her mother’s ashes on a favorite ride – “it’s a small world.” While a heartfelt gesture, Goldberg later realized it might have been a bit much. Recognizing the potential safety hazard of human remains in a water ride, she confessed her actions to Cast Members. It was a clear moment of both deep love and good sense prevailing.
Unfortunately, Whoopi Goldberg’s story isn’t an isolated incident. According to a 2018 Wall Street Journal report, such occurrences, informally dubbed “Code Grandma” by park staff, happen nearly every month. This troubling trend disrupts park operations as the affected ride needs to be shut down for proper cleaning and safety checks, highlighting the potential health risks associated with scattering ashes in a theme park environment.
While you might think it’s a touching tribute to scatter your loved one’s ashes at a Disney park, please don’t! Honor their memory in a safer way.
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