Bathroom #39: The Bathroom With an Identity Crisis

This bathroom is unloved.

And the weird thing is…

I actually feel sorry for it.

I don’t think this bathroom wanted this life.

It didn’t wake up one day and say, “I want to be smelly, forgotten, and slightly sad.”

No.

Somewhere along the way, this bathroom lost its Disney sparkle.

And now it is just sitting there.

Confused.

Hot.

And smelling unfortunate.

This bathroom is located in the strange little no man’s land between Main Street, U.S.A. and Tomorrowland.

Right before Tomorrowland Terrace.

And my family has had a serious Disney debate about this bathroom.

Is it a Main Street bathroom?

Or is it a Tomorrowland bathroom?

Yes.

These are the conversations we have.

Welcome to our family.

The Main Street Argument

The walkway in front of the bathroom matches Main Street.

The area still has that charming Main Street feeling.

And if you are eating at The Plaza Restaurant, this is your closest bathroom.

Which is very unfortunate.

Because leaving the charm of The Plaza and walking into this bathroom pops the Disney immersion bubble real fast.

One minute you are enjoying your lovely meal.

The next minute…

Reality.

The Tomorrowland Argument

The bathroom signs.

The style.

The overall feeling.

It feels more Tomorrowland than Main Street.

And since this is my Great Disney Bathroom Quest…

I have officially decided.

This is a Tomorrowland bathroom.

The tribe has spoken.

And by tribe…

I mean me.

The Story

The biggest problem with this bathroom is simple.

It has no identity.

And that matters.

At Disney, everything tells a story.

The buildings.

The signs.

The trash cans.

The bathrooms.

Yes, even bathrooms.

A Disney bathroom should still feel like Disney.

This one?

It feels like every random theme park bathroom you have ever walked into.

Busch Gardens…

I am looking at you.

There is no magic.

No personality.

No tiny detail that makes you smile.

Okay.

That’s not completely true.

There were two things.

The little line separating the floor tiles gave it some design.

And the falling bathroom sign made me laugh.

I don’t know why.

Maybe because it perfectly represented how this bathroom felt.

Even the man was tired.

But besides those two tiny moments?

Ugh.

It was dirty.

It smelled.

And it was hot.

Very, very hot.

Where was my beautiful Disney air conditioning?

I missed you, cold air.

Then came the sink.

I was simply trying to wash my hands.

A normal bathroom activity.

And suddenly…

The sink attacked.

Water exploded everywhere and completely soaked my shirt.

Did I appreciate the accidental cool down?

A little.

Did I expect to take a tiny sink shower in Tomorrowland?

No.

No I did not.

And the mess continued.

Toilet paper was scattered near the stalls.

Paper towels were on the floor.

Paper towels were around the sinks.

The whole bathroom just looked forgotten.

And that made what happened outside even more disappointing.

There were two Cast Members standing right by the bathroom entrance.

Almost blocking the walkway.

They were talking the entire time.

I walked by.

I said hi.

Nothing.

No acknowledgment.

No Disney friendliness.

They just kept chatting.

I did not take pictures.

I did not get names.

That is not what this is about.

But it made me sad.

Because here was a bathroom already struggling.

A bathroom with no personality.

A bathroom that desperately needed some attention.

And instead it felt ignored.

This bathroom deserves better.

The Details

Location: Between Main Street, U.S.A. and Tomorrowland
Nearest Landmark: Tomorrowland Terrace / The Plaza Restaurant
Time Visited: Morning
Crowd Level: Moderate

Anything Special?

The identity crisis.

Is it Main Street?

Is it Tomorrowland?

Nobody knows.

Well…

I know.

It’s Tomorrowland.

Because I said so.

The Official Ruling

Situation: Useful location but not enjoyable
Cold Air: Missing in action
Stall Situation: Fine, but messy
Toilet Paper: Everywhere except where it should be
Flush: Worked
Noise: Normal Disney bathroom noise
Smell: Not good. Not good at all.
Handwashing: Surprise sink shower included
Decor: Almost nonexistent
Companion Bathroom: Available nearby
Overall Comfort: Low

Final Verdict

This bathroom needs a little Disney love.

The location is actually great.

It helps Main Street crowds.

It helps Tomorrowland crowds.

It serves an important purpose.

But right now?

It feels forgotten.

And no Disney bathroom should feel forgotten.

Even the bathrooms deserve a little magic.