A "Code V" is BAD NEWS in Disney World. Here's What It Means. | the disney food blog (2024)

By Lydia Storks 3 Comments

If you’re traveling to Disney World soon, there’s all kinds of secret lingo you’ll want to learn.

There are plenty of acronyms like ADR, DAK, CM, and MDE. Then you’ve got the fancy names for things around the park, like Genie+, Lightning Lanes, PhotoPass, and more. But there’s a third “secret” category of Disney speak — the things Disney employees say to make not-so-magical things sound not-so-bad.

We’ve already told you what a “Code 101” means, but today, we’re here to talk about the dreaded “Code V,” otherwise known as a “protein spill.” What’s that? Well…it’s Cast Member lingo for when someone vomits.

Charming, right? But unfortunately, it happens much more often than you would think. And it’s ultimately much nicer for the Cast Members to call out a discrete “Code V” to each other than to loudly declare the problem to all the guests in the vicinity.

So how does Disney tackle this situation? Well, it starts with recognition. If a Cast Member spots the mess, they’ll make sure to contact the right people. But if a random parkgoer sees it first, it’s important to find a Cast Member and report it to them so it can get cleaned up as quickly as possible. Typically, the next step is for nearby employees to block off the area while custodial is called. Custodial Cast Members are trained to deal with those messes, and they’ll make sure to get it cleaned up quickly and safely.

One of the more common places for a “Code V” to occur is onboard ride vehicles. If that happens, a Cast Member will be summoned to clean it up and the boarding process may need to be paused while that happens. Typically, they will also run that vehicle through the ride without guests one time to give the disinfectant time to dry.

But what do you do if YOU are the guest who has a “protein spill?” Well, thankfully each park is equipped with a First Aid location, which you can find on the map or in the My Disney Experience app. There, you can get medication or treatment for some minor illnesses, and they can walk you through some possible next steps if your condition is worse than just some motion sickness or an upset stomach.

So there you have it — that’s the breakdown on a “Code V” in Disney World. Certainly not the most pleasant topic, but a necessary one to discuss!

If you need more tips for your Disney World trip or want to hear more secrets about the parks, make sure to stay tuned to DFB!

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