Mosquitoes Are Common in Swamplands

Ask any Southerner and they’ll tell you that mosquitoes are a part of everyday life, especially in swampy areas during the hot and humid summertime. Florida is one of the rainiest states in the U.S., with rainfall reaching over 7 inches on average during the month of August. But Walt Disney didn’t want visitors to have to carry a can of insect repellent with them at all times during their vacation. So, he turned to a Major General for help.