Disney is more than just movies and theme park rides. From Imagineers to fans, the Disney universe is made up of people. They’re all a part of the story, and they all have their own tale to tell. So with that in mind, I’m talking to people in the Disney community to learn more about their role…
Tag: Walt Disney World
The State of the Studios
When I was a cast member, I was assigned to work at the (at the time) Disney/MGM Studios. So, even decades later, that park is extra special to me because of my time there — it’s “my” park, and I’m a small part of its history. But even without that connection, I would still love what…
Making a Match: Wearing Matching Shirts at Walt Disney World
If you’ve been to Walt Disney World (or any theme park) you may have seen them: groups of people all wearing identical custom-made shirts. I’m going to be honest: I really never thought I would actually wear a shirt that matched anybody else’s. The idea seemed a little silly. OK, it seemed A LOT silly. Except…
Secrets Of The Cemetery
There’s a legend about a bride who lived up in that old mansion, before its residents were ghosts and the grounds a cemetery. On her wedding day she waited by the window for her groom, but he never arrived. Heartbroken, she threw her engagement ring into the garden below. It’s said that the ring stayed where it…
My Take On Tomorrowland
Warning: if you read on, spoilers may be in your future When I was a kid, going to Magic Kingdom, I loved Tomorrowland. Sure, my favorite attractions (Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean, if you’re taking notes) were in other areas, but there was something about the aesthetic that’s always spoken to me. It was a…
Meeting Mickey Mouse
For some, meeting characters is a big part of the Walt Disney World experience. People even literally wait for hours to meet their child’s (or their own) favorite Disney princess. Others don’t consider it such a big deal, and rarely stop to get a picture taken with a character. My wife and I will wait a bit for…