📌 Did you know?

👉 Disney and “The Mary Jane Connection”: There’s an urban legend that suggests the name “Mary Jane” from the Spider-Man comics was inspired by marijuana. While this hasn’t been confirmed, it’s a fun connection to note given Disney’s ownership of Marvel Comics.

👉 Disney World’s Strict Policies: Despite Florida’s legalization of medical marijuana, Disney World maintains a strict no-marijuana policy. This applies to both its theme parks and resorts, where possession or consumption of marijuana is not allowed.

👉 Cultural References in Disney Movies: While not explicitly about marijuana, there are some subtle references in Disney movies that adults might interpret as such. For example, in “Alice in Wonderland,” the caterpillar smokes a hookah, which some viewers have likened to marijuana use.

👉 Parody Merchandise: There’s a market for parody merchandise that combines Disney characters with marijuana culture. You can find items like T-shirts featuring Mickey Mouse smoking a joint or other similar themes, often sold unofficially.

👉 Disneyland’s Connection to Counter Culture: In the 1960s, during the height of the counterculture movement, Disneyland became a gathering place for young people seeking to challenge societal norms. Some visitors during this time reportedly experimented with drugs like marijuana while at the park.