You know those moments when you smell a familiar scent and are instantly transported to a memory? Or when you smell freshly baked cookies or buttery popcorn, and your brain automatically starts craving that item? Smell is a powerful sense that can trigger strong, nostalgic emotions. Disney knows this all too well, and Imagineers often incorporate scents into experiences. 

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade

You can probably imagine smelling the burning scent from Spaceship Earth, the distinct smells on Avatar Flight of Passage, or the dirt scent on Soarin’ Around the World. Or even the recognizable smells you encounter when walking into your Disney World hotel. And we have definitely been guilty of buying popcorn after smelling it the moment we walk into Magic Kingdom.

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