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A recent rumor has been making waves online, claiming that Disney announced “Discrimination Days,” during which white people would be banned from entering its theme parks. The controversial story started circulating after a TikTok account called Mouse Trap News shared a video on Sept. 28, 2024, detailing the alleged policy at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. According to the clip, Disney would use a “proprietary DNA-testing software” to determine if visitors were white, preventing them from entering the park. Meanwhile, individuals who identified as nonwhite would be allowed in, sparking an uproar on social media.
The video quickly went viral, drawing attention and outrage from viewers who believed the claim. Some commenters were quick to criticize the idea, with one writing, “So we discriminate against white people to stop discrimination,” while another pointed out the irony, saying, “A day dedicated to non-discrimination by withholding right of entry to a specific group of people. Sounds like a double standard to me.”
Further fueling the rumor, the Mouse Trap News website posted an article on Sept. 27 with the headline: “Disney World Announces Discrimination Days.” The post claimed that the decision was part of Disney’s effort to address current and historical injustices against nonwhite individuals in the U.S. The article stated, “On these days, only guests who are non-white or identify as non-white will be allowed inside Disney World theme parks. We want to give guests the best experience, and what better way to do that than with Discrimination Days.”
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The post continued by suggesting that Disney would rely on DNA tests to confirm a visitor’s race. However, it also hinted that people could still gain entry by self-identifying as nonwhite, creating what some saw as a potential loophole in the policy. The idea that Disney might discriminate based on race sparked a flurry of discussions, with people debating the ethics and legality of such an action.
Despite the uproar, there is no truth to the claim. No reputable news source reported any such announcement, and Disney has not made any official statement on the matter. The entire rumor originated from Mouse Trap News, a satirical website known for publishing fake stories about Disney. On its “About” page, Mouse Trap News openly states that it is a “satire and parody site,” and that none of its stories are real. The page humorously adds, “You can be assured that anything you read here is not true, real, or accurate, but it is fun.”
Furthermore, the Mouse Trap News TikTok account clearly labels itself as a source of fake news, with the description reading, “‼️Real Disney News That is 100% FAKE‼️ ⬇️Visit our website for full stories⬇️” This isn’t the first time the platform has spread outlandish rumors. In the past, Mouse Trap News has claimed that Disney World was relocating to Nashville and that the parks were adding tampon machines to men’s restrooms—both stories were equally untrue.
The Disney “Discrimination Days” rumor, much like other satirical claims from Mouse Trap News, gained traction because of its controversial nature. However, a closer look reveals that the story is simply a work of fiction, meant to entertain rather than inform. Readers are advised to verify the source of such stories and recognize satire when they encounter it.
In today’s social media-driven world, rumors can spread like wildfire, often blurring the line between fact and fiction. The “Discrimination Days” hoax is a prime example of how satire can be misinterpreted, leading to widespread confusion and outrage. As always, it’s important to fact-check and rely on credible news outlets before drawing conclusions.
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