Random Theme Park Worker Codewords (19 items)

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  (#1) "White Powder Alert"

  If you hear someone running through Disneyland shouting "white powder alert," what does it mean? Is it anthrax? Is it cocaine? Nope, it means someone has dumped the ashes of a loved one on a ride. Apparently, this happens frequently enough to warrant its own code. A word of advice: Don't do this. Scattering ashes on private property without permission is illegal, and they will just get swept up when the janitors come through. Honor your loved ones in a different way. 
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  (#2) "Code V"

  Also referred to as a "protein spill," this code is a more pleasant way to say that someone yakked their stomach contents onto Disneyland's pristine walkways. It guarantees a smiling employee will respond quickly without grossing out innocent parkgoers. "Code V on Splash Mountain" sounds much better than "Someone upchucked an overpriced churro all over Br'er Fox."
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  (#3) "Code 101" and "Code 102"

  Here's a little secret about Disneyland: we vastly outnumber the employees. Perhaps fearing riots and out-of-control mobs, Disneyland likes to say "code 101" and "code 102" when talking about ride malfunctions. "Code 101" signifies that the ride is shutting down due to technical difficulties, and "code 102" means it's back up and running. 
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  (#4) "Signal 70"

  Disneyland gets crowded, but kids reportedly don't get lost there. If a child does get separated from their group, the employee who finds them will do everything possible to keep the kid calm. This means using terms like "signal 70" or "lost parent." They allegedly never say "lost kid" out loud, as that might frighten the child even more. 
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  (#5) "Signal 25"

  If you hear someone shouting "signal 25" while you're busy getting your picture taken with Mickey Mouse, you might not think anything of it, but it could mean something dangerous is happening. "Signal 25" reportedly indicates there's a fire somewhere in the park.
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  (#6) "Cast Member"

  People who work at Disneyland never refer to one another as employees. Everyone is a "cast member," which means that Disney requires you to be in character all the time. They don't want you focusing on the 9-to-5 grind, but rather bringing joy to guests by thinking of it all as one big performance. 
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  (#7) "Onstage" And "Backstage"

  Continuing the theme of making working at the park more like a performance than a job, you will hear people who work at Disneyland refer to certain places as "onstage" or "backstage." Now when you hear them, you will know that "onstage" refers to every part of the park where attendees can go, and "backstage" means every part where attendees are not allowed. Apparently, this applies to every employee, not just performers.
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  (#8) "Green Room"

  People will probably always be uncomfortable about the topic of bathrooms. Disney wants to avoid it all together and has employees refer to the bathroom as "the green room." So if you hear someone saying they really need to get to "the green room," it might be best to let them pass.
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  (#9) "The Kiss Goodnight"

  Sometimes the codes are so elegant, so soothing, that you can't help but think of snuggling up by the fire. That's the type of euphoric feeling you might get when you hear Disneyland employees say, "the kiss goodnight." But what it really means is that you need to get the hell out of the park because it's closing and everyone wants to go home. "The kiss goodnight" just makes it sound so gentle. 
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  (#10) "Code P"

  Not all codes are pleasant and subtle. One Reddit user talked about his experience working Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The unofficial goal was apparently to scare as many guests as possible and see how many "code Ps" they could get. This, of course, referred to guests wetting themselves. 
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  (#11) "Treasured Guest"

  If you're at Disneyland and you hear employees refer to you as a "treasured guest," don't be too flattered. The cleverly disguised code may actually be a warning to other employees that you're a rude or difficult person. Try your best to not earn this code name. 
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  (#12) "Code 105"

  In a theme park full of young adult employees, it's not surprising that cast members might try to expand upon the official codes. Whereas "code 101" and "code 102" have very official meanings, there's a rumored, unofficial "code 105," which may refer to a highly attractive guest. So if you hear Disney employees say something like "I don't know how to handle this Code 105 in line," don't worry; there's no immediate threat. 
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  (#13) Rude Hand Gestures

  Sometimes codes can be nonverbal. At the popular Ohio theme park Cedar Point, apparently the roller coaster attendants have official hand gestures to signal the ride is ready to go. But not all of them are nice - one former Cedar Point employee revealed that they reportedly have a number of unofficial hand signs to basically make fun of you without you ever knowing. 
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  (#14) "10-38"

  At Six Flags Magic Mountain, instead of "code V" or "protein spill," employees reportedly say "10-38" to signify when someone has vomited after a ride.
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  (#15) "Magic Water"

  Hersheypark apparently has a cool way for employees to get free drinks. One employee revealed that he used to be able to go to any drink station and ask for "magic water." This got him a refreshing Sprite absolutely free. From everything he explains about working at a theme park, the free Sprite was a big win for him. 
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  (#16) "Code Rainbow"

  A friend of an employee at Melbourne's Luna Park shared on Reddit that "code rainbow" informed the staff about throw up. It would reportedly be blasted on loudspeakers or radios to let workers know where the mess was so it could be cleaned. 
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  (#17) "Alpha Unit"

  At Disneyland, you may hear cast members shouting, "Alpha unit has arrived!" Don't panic - the words are code for emergency medical services. In other words, "alpha unit" is something you'll be relieved to hear if you call 911 from the happiest place on earth.
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  (#18) "Code Elmo" And "Code Big Bird"

  Be on the lookout if you hear someone say, "code Elmo" or "code Big Bird" at Sesame Place, the Sesame Street theme park. A Redditor revealed that "code Elmo" was used to inform employees there was blood, and "code Big Bird" indicated urine. 
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  (#19) "10-86"

  At the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the cashier may send your money to the rear office for a security check. A "10-86" is reportedly a discreet way of employees alerting staff in the office that they have received a large, counterfeit bill. 

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