In the Disney community, there are lots of different opinions.
There are many things where many of us agree, and some very unpopular opinions.
But the thing in which every Disney fan can agree on is that Disney Cast Members are amazing.
They are a huge part of what makes Disney Parks so magical and why they truly are the
Happiest Places on Earth!
So we asked you some of your favorite cast member stories and here they are!
If you want us to bring this series back, leave a comment below to let us know!
MostlyDisney
When I was about 9, I was quite scared after riding the Haunted Mansion for the first time.
I did not like the scary parts, and that resulted in me crying very loudly.
To calm me down, my mom bought me a balloon that made me very happy.
About 10 minutes later, I accidentally let go of it and watched as it flew away!
I yelled after my balloon when a cast member who was walking about ran over, jumped, and
caught the balloon by the string in the nick of time.
I gave him a big hug and said thanks, and he gave me my balloon back!
MissNatalieGrace
My friend and I were taking pictures in front of the castle, and a duck flew over and pooped
on him.
Our photographer caught the whole thing on camera, and the photos were actually really
funny.
Then, they took us over to one of the stores on Main Street and gave my friend a free sweatshirt
and hat!
Another interaction I had was during a fireworks show.
I’m pretty sure it was Remember...Dreams Come True.
I was talking to the CM that was in charge of the VIP firework viewing area between the
castle and the Partners statue in the hub.
I was just being conversational, asking her how her day was.
I was standing in the street, and someone super tall came in front of me.
I didn’t want to be in trouble, so I asked her if it was okay if I stood on the edge
of the curb.
She said it was fine and then asked me to excuse her for a sec.
She came back and told me that if I wanted, my friend and I could stand behind the chairs
because it was a better view.
They ended up having extra chairs, so she came back and told us that we could sit.
It was awesome
Matthew Misa
I was at Disneyland for my birthday.
I had my birthday pin on.
Almost every Cast Member that spotted me said happy birthday.
But one cast member stood out.
I went up to the stand by the queue for Soaring over the world.
It was about a 120-minute wait.
He spotted my pin and told my group to follow him.
We did, and he brought us through the exit of soaring and got us to the ride without
waiting.
After the ride, we followed him again, and he set up a special meet and greet with the
fab 5!
Akahotsizzle
This was just after Coco came out on streaming about three years ago, my daughter was three,
and we all really enjoyed it.
We went to Epcot and visited Mexico shortly after.
We hadn't been there in a while, and we were surprised to see they had tons of Coco theming
and swag everywhere.
A cast member noticed my daughter playing with a stuffed Dante from the movie and started
asking her about Coco and if she liked the movie.
The CM asked if she knew the song Remember Me.
My daughter smiled and nodded.
We had been singing the songs the entire week prior to going.
The CM asked if she would like to sing it with her while she picked up a guitar.
The CM got down on her knees and started singing Remember Me, the lullaby version.
My daughter's face lit up, and she ever so quietly joined in.
I cried on the spot.
Every time we go back to Mexico at Epcot, I tear up.
And for the life of me, I cannot listen to that song without getting all watery-eyed.
Luckily I videoed the whole thing and go back to it every so often.
It was truly a magical moment for us.
Jessie Webb
When I was about 16, my family and I went to Disney World for the first time.
I was trying to get back to where my mom and brother were but kept getting turned around
in Fantasyland.
A cast member came up to me and asked if I needed help getting somewhere and said, “Don’t
worry!
We’ll help!”
When I asked, “We?”
As she was the only one in front of me, she looked over her shoulder and said, “Come
on, guys!
We’re going on an adventure!”
Cue Tigger and Pooh running to greet me.
We walked hand in hand through Fantasyland until we found my mom.
They were all so great, and I wish I got the CM’s name that helped me out!
She was absolutely amazing!﻿
Uriah C
So usually I hate waiting for Soarin’ in DCA because it’s the most boring and slowest
moving line at the resort, in my opinion.
But last summer I was waiting for it and the cast member made the line, so fun for us by
doing a Disneyland trivia and whichever line answered the most questions right got to go
first (stand by vs. Fastpass).
It was a great experience that I wish I could have more than once because it was fun, and
I was racking up all the points for my team, and we got to go first!﻿
Sarah Van Orden
This was about five years ago, so a bit of a back story, obviously Frozen had just come
out, and I am in a wheelchair, so I wanted to get to meet Anna and Elsa in WDW.
There were no more fast passes, and my body could not handle the almost four hours of
hot, humid Florida sun in line, so we asked the cast member if we could get a fast pass
to come back when it was our time (that’s the procedure for disabled guests) and she
told us, unfortunately, there were not any Fast passes left, so we turned to leave, she
stopped us and told us to go to the front of the line say it was Malyssa’s magical
moment, they took us (a party of 8) immediately back to meet Anna and Elsa.
I was so appreciative and even got a picture with her after I met Anna and Elsa.﻿
Ellie
I was at the town hall on Main Street, and I overheard a kid (couldn't have been older
than five) crying.
He and his mom were asking if he could see Kristoff from Frozen (who didn't yet have
a character actor in the park).
The cast member NAILED IT with how smoothly he handled the situation.
He pulls out a plush of the reindeer from Frozen from behind his back, tells the kid
that Kristoff says he's sad he couldn't see the kid before he had to go back to Arendelle,
but he wanted the kid to look after the reindeer for him in the meantime.
That kid was absolutely beaming, and my cold, dead heart grew three times that day.﻿
Killian Jones
On my birthday, I went to meet Flynn and Rapunzel, and I’d brought a drawing I’d done of
them for them to sign.
And as soon as they saw it, Rapunzel grabbed Flynn’s hand and said, ‘Eugene, your nose!
It’s perfect!’
And then Flynn offered to make me the official portrait painter for the royal family of Corona.
Tangled is my favorite Disney movie, and those cast members really made me feel like I got
to be a part of that story.﻿
bluejeanne95
It was a small thing, but when I was at the MK with my dad a few years ago, I was sitting
around waiting for him.
A cast member came up to me to check-in and made sure I was okay.
Like, of course, I was okay, I was in Disney World, but just getting checked on was super
nice, it really stuck with me.
The most recent trip I was with my fiancee, and we picked up celebration buttons, which
created a few magical moments.
Got a ride down Main Street, a free breakfast pretzel in Hollywood Studios (breakfast pretzels
are a thing!), and most importantly, Scrooge McDuck himself congratulated me on my engagement.
Michael
Back in May 2018, I was planning on proposing to my then-girlfriend.
At the start of the day, I sent her to get a birthday button, so I could go to guest
services and inquired about the possibility of having a photographer available to get
a couple of pictures.
The location was by the wishing well on the side of Cinderella Castle, which is an area
where there are no photographers usually.
I told them the reason for my request and the time when I would like to do it.
The cast member was more than eager to relay my request to a supervisor.
My now-fiancé was walking up the steps when the cast member came back out, and she gave
me a nod and a thumbs up.
As the time for the proposal grew closer, it started to rain, and I was afraid they
wouldn’t have a photographer at the location.
How wrong I was, they had a photographer, an assistant holding an umbrella over the
photographer, and a second assistant as well.
We ended up getting a memorable proposal in the elements, and the cast members provided
us with a little extra magic as well.
We then strolled around the park, and my fiance got her wedding ears.
While on Main St, we were watching the Dapper Dans, and they noticed our happily ever after
buttons and her ears, and I was “lucky” enough to serenade her with their assistance.
The story doesn’t end there.
Unfortunately, because of the rain, a fair amount of the photos were not published in
the photo pass.
But when the rain cleared up, my fiancé and I approached another photopass photographer
in the area of the old rose garden.
We asked for some photos since a significant amount were affected by the rain.
He was more than happy to take some photos at his current location, and then he offered
to take pictures at the wishing well for us.
He was able to capture our favorite photo, which is now our wedding invitations.
It could have been just the high from that day, but it seemed like every cast member
we interacted with that day went above and beyond.
Disney was a special place for both of us before but now even more so.
We will be back there for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the tail end of our
honeymoon to cap off our wedding adventure.
Uber Vegan
In 2012 I made frequent visits to the Disneyland resort as a pass holder.
One time as I was passing through Paradise Pier in a desolate area over near where Goofy's
Sky School is in a part of DCA that few people walk-thru.
I had to stop to tie my shoe, and I will never forget, Goofy snook up behind me and surprised
me.
When he tapped me on my shoulder, I turned around and laughed with excitement and hugged
him as I realized it was him.
While he was on his way backstage, Goofy went out of his way to greet me, make my day brighter,
and made me feel special.
Just before he danced off away from me backstage, I told him he had just made my day.
I had no camera ready to capture the moment, but I wish I did because that was spontaneous
and very magical.
That was my favorite moment.
We loved hearing your stories and would love to hear some more, so again if you would like
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