Walt Disney World College Programs Ending Early Due To Coronavirus Closures

Due to the temporary closures of the Disney Parks because of the coronavirus/COVID-19 threat, another program is ending early. It was announced on Saturday that the current Walt Disney World College Programs are all ending early and those Cast Members are being sent home. Those in the Walt Disney World College Program received emails on […]

Tales of A Former Cast Member: You Never Forget What You Learned While Working At Walt Disney World

When working at Walt Disney World, you truly learn things from being a Cast Member that will stay with you throughout your life. I’ve been a CM for The Disney Store and Walt Disney World twice during a couple of Walt Disney World College Programs as many of you may know. Still, it was just […]

Tales of A Former Cast Member: The 10 Most Memorable Questions Asked While I Worked At Disney World

During my time in the two Walt Disney World College Programs (WDWCP) back in the summers of 1999 and 2000, there were a lot of experiences that came my way. As a Cast Member of Walt Disney World, there were some truly great times and some strange times with the majority of them involving Guests. […]

Tales of a Former Cast Member: The Family That Wanted Nothing From Disney

Everyone knows someone or at least knows of someone that has tried to get something for free out of The Disney Company or any big-name company. There are always some people that will do whatever it takes to get something for nothing, no matter what the cost. It’s sad to say, but that’s just how […]

Tales of a Former Cast Member: Michael Douglas and the Itzakadoozie

By now, everyone knows that Doctor Disney was once a Cast Member (on a few occasions) and was a part of two Walt Disney World College Programs. My first summer was spent working the Outdoor Food wagons at the Magic Kingdom, and there were some interesting happenings such as the meeting with Robin Williams and […]

Tales of a Former Cast Member: ‘NSYNC on the run in Frontierland

While working as a part of the Walt Disney World College Program back in the summer of 1999, I worked the Outdoor Food wagons in the Magic Kingdom and really loved what Disney had me doing. Past editions of “Tales of a Former Cast Member” told of my time as a stocker and also times […]

Tales of a Former Cast Member: Don’t mess around with the Cast Members

When working at Walt Disney World for my first WDWCP, it was a great experience, but one that still took a lot of learning on my part. Even though I was working at popcorn and ice cream, there was a lot that needed to be taken in and implanted in my brain. One of those […]

Tales of a Former Cast Member: Lost treasure at Typhoon Lagoon

So far, my “Tales of a Former Cast Member” columns have been funny or strange and even somewhat familiar for some people. This week’s is a bit different though as it is probably one of my favorite tales during my time working at Walt Disney World, and it is a heart-warming one at that. My […]

Tales of a Former Cast Member: When Are They Going To Close The Dome Over Disney?

If you become a Cast Member at Walt Disney World, then during training, you’re advised that the job will come with its fair share of strange happenings and odd things. You’re trained to never let a guest know that a question they have asked may be stupid or weird or wrong or anything of the […]

Tales of a Former Cast Member: The Hall of Presidents takes a frightening turn

Have you ever been on an attraction at Walt Disney World that stopped or didn’t work right or just broke down completely? Perhaps the ride just came to a halt or an animatronic didn’t move as they should or maybe things didn’t go off just as they were supposed to. Well, that is exactly what […]

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