My eyes watered slightly when you talked about adults coming to you all excited about your character. I always fell kind of embarrassed approaching characters, thinking they will kind of be annoyed. That was really important for me, it made my experience all that more special. Thanks, princess.

I’m 31. When I was 6 I went to Disney. It was when Aladdin came out and they did the Aladdin experience for breakfast. I met Aladdin and Jasmine. We joked and I got my picture taken with them. The parade happened later that day and we were in the front for it. As Aladdin and Jasmine passed by on the Abu elephant float, Jasmine waved and looked down and said “I remember you” as she pointed at me. We have it on camera. At 31, I will never forget that after seeing thousands of children all day and not seeing me but once for a short time, she said “I remember you” to me. It was a magical moment and I’ll never forget it!

Thank you for sharing this. It is so true that you never know why people are at Disneyland or Disneyworld. The last time we went, it was because our family was broken. My daughter was suicidal, and all of us were hurting. My husband and I needed something to help our family heal. We both looked at each other at the end of a really difficult day and said that Disneyland is the one place where we forget absolutely everything outside of it's walls. We got online, booked our stay, and left two days later. It was a hard trip, but for the time we were at Disneyland, we could be free of the heartaches and pain. The magic of Disney is more that cuteness and souvenirs, it is beauty and happiness. I appreciate all the people who work at Disneyland that create magical memories for every person in the park, not just a select few. Every person matters.

IM SCREAMING SOMEONE WHO DOESNT TALK BAD ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE AT DISNEY ILYSM YOURE SO CUTE AND ACT JUST LIKE ARIEL IM

I got proposed to at Disney World in front of the castle at the Mickey's very Merry Christmas Party and the first Princess I met after was Ariel and My fiance's name is Eric and she was so cute about. She was like "Is he as dreamy as mine? You two should get married on a boat." It was so cute! Also as for body shaming I always try to do the opposite because I know they have feelings and I want to make their day as good as mine.

my daughter was shy with Rapunzel, who offered that sometimes she'd get scared with strangers and hit them with a frying pan, then asked my girl if she ever tried a frying pan with her bad guys? My daughter, out of the blue, said "No, my mommy and Daddy would stab bad guys with knives." DH & I were mortified, but the attendant just laughed and laughed and told us no worries, kids have said much worse before.

You are such a ray of sunshine! I can see through watching your videos how fun it must've been to meet you while you were hanging out with Ariel. You do very well in speaking in a manner that can capture an audience's attention and I commend you for that. You seem like an amazing performer 😊

as an adult that is a big Disney fan, I'll definitely tell the characters next time that I love them so much! I would love to make their day just as much as they make my day too!

Great video! My 4 year old (at the time) daughter asked Anna to do the robot like in the movie. 3 years later she still talks about it :)

my son met your character around a year ago. it was really funny. my son was getting his pic taken and looked up into your character's eyes and proudly exclaimed "I HAVE AN ADULT SIZED HEAD" lmao I hadn't seen your character look so confused since she found that fork lol

I think you could have also been Belle, your natural hair and your face is so beautiful!!

Some of them... "clam up." HAHAHA! I get it. Good one. XD On a serious note, you're an inspiration! Thanks for posting this!

First Time i ever met your character was magical for me, cause she is my favourite and i was like floating out of the grotto... It was so great and is still one of my best character m&g experiences even it was 20 years ago... Love your video...

Your voice is soooo comforting, and I love the eye make up too

A few days ago I met Ariel and then after me a group of about 5 grown men came in to visit her and she had to play it off with "Oh hello sailors!" I was just like rip

I really appreciate the character integrity. I went to Disneyland very recently and I met Darth Vader. Even though I'm an adult, the actors and the character attendants were so good at keeping up the integrity of Star Wars that it really seemed real. I actually felt like I was on the Death Star meeting Darth Vader. Very very magical 😊

I am 25 and the first time I met Elsa I nearly fainted from excitement

I wish every character performer was as sweet and understanding as you. On a recent trip my family took to Disney World, they accidentally wound up on the line to meet Ariel... they didn't know that's what line they were on, but once they figured it out, they went along with it because it is Disney after all & meeting the characters is fun. Now my family is all adults, but that doesn't matter. Like you said, adults still love to meet characters! Well, not only was the attendant so rude to my family (3 adults) and SHOCKED to see that they were adults, but once she walked them over Ariel, Ariel was shocked to see that they were adults too and acted so rude and awkward towards my family. She was so cold to them and couldn't wait to just get rid of them. Awful! The Little Mermaid movie came out in 1989; it's not surprising that some of its fans are going to be adults!!

aw Kenzie it's awful to hear about the body shaming! I've never performed for Disney, but have had similar situations arise with musical theatre stage performance and other types of character entertainment onstage and off. Same with issues of seniority, directors having and sticking to their favorites, miscasting, comparison, the same old drama you'd expect in this field of work, and even more serious things like cyber-stalking. More people need to understand the concept that while we are performers, we're at the core just real people trying to do our jobs to the best of our ability like anyone else in any other sort of job! While it would be my dream job as well to perform for Disney, I've had a lot of doubts about it for many reasons, a lot of it coming down to my family not believing I could make enough to live out of state on my own. Which sucks, but is a real concern. I've only auditioned once, 3 yrs ago, and haven't had a chance to audition again, but when I do, I feel like I now have a lot more knowledge about the experiences that make up this job so I won't feel completely clueless like I was the first time. I will be trying the DCP approach when it works better with my schedule, so fingers crossed! Videos like yours help a lot, we all really appreciate getting to hear what it's like from the perspective of a past performer! I never got to meet Ariel, she's my absolute favorite and has been for a long time. I have her first film memorized line for line! Her story means the world to me for so many reasons (lol I've already written an essay of a comment, so I'll try to keep it brief!). Part of Your World helped me discover my voice, it was the first song I sang for an audience back in middle school and led me to become a Vocal Music major in college where I got the opportunity last year to sing that same solo at the main stage of Carnegie Hall, which was beyond my wildest dreams! I live far from the Disney Parks I've just been to WDW with my family in 2001 and 2008 and have no clue when I'll be able to go back next. But it's super nice knowing that Ariel got to chat a bit about her TV series as well, it was my favorite growing up (I soooo love the episode Wish Upon a Starfish with Gabriella!!) and it gets forgotten all too often but has so many great characters and stories :) Thanks so much Kenzie for sharing more about your experiences with Disney and getting to hang out in the Grotto! If and when I do get to interact with Ariel, for sure I will be in tears! So great to know Ariel loves some of her most devoted fans, sending much love back

That's so messed up that people do body shaming at Disney! What kind of people would do that at such a happy place to people they don't know? Smh. 😒 On a more positive note, thank you so much for mentioning adults who engage & enjoy Disney. I love Disney as an adult, cuz I never got to go as a kid, but I always feel awkward with characters cuz I thought they'd think I was a huge baby for enjoying Disney. Now, after hearing your experience & hearing that most performers love it warms my heart & puts me at ease. Thank you so much! 😊

I'm so glad that you made this video!! I've always loved Disney and loved meeting characters but I always felt like they probably thought it was weird that I got so excited as an adult. I'm so glad to know that there are performers that love the characters as much as I do and appreciate the excitement!! :)

I used to be best friends with one of the characters. It's so much fun to watch them interact with the guests! I loved every single one of the meet ups. Sometimes it got rough, just like you said. But my best friends sister taught me to let it go. I wouldn't change my time at WDW for anything!

You are such a wonderful person!! I loved how you brought out how you love how adults love Disney characters! I thought I was too big for the characters at Disney World to truly interact with me but Aladdin and Jasmine just drew me in and they were so loving! Before I left, I told Jasmine I loved her and before I could process what I just said, Jasmine replied, "I love you, too!" And I started crying. I love Disney World. My favorite princess is Belle and I got picked to be a knight at Enchanted Tales with Belle(which was such a surprise! Like I said, I'm a bit older than a kid so I thought they would totally ignore me!) when Belle came out, I thought she wouldn't notice me and be talking to the kids, but she saw me first and said "You look beautiful!" And when I took a picture with her, I was a knight, but she called me a princess. I love Disney World and thank you so much for this video and for bringing up wonderful memories! You are awesome!!!

I am so happy to hear characters aren’t creeped out by adults who love them! We are celebrating our anniversary without our kids at WDW and I didn’t want to seem like a stalker when I fan out over Mickey.

You are delightful. Just found your channel and having a great time watching your videos! Thanks for "Character integrity" -- appreciate you keeping them magic alive!

Hey Kenzie! Thank you SO MUCH for making this video. Just like every other performer hopeful, I absolutely scour the internet for audition videos and performance experience and out of the many I've seen yours may be the best? It's so helpful, honest, and genuine and it makes me feel super relieved to watch your point of view. So thank you, thank you so so much for making these! 💕💕💕

You are beautiful inside and out! Even though I'm an adult, I'm super shy, so maybe the next time I go to Disney I can talk to a favorite character of mine :)

We took my daughter to Disney for the first time last Christmas. She had just turned 3 and we met Cinderella, Belle, Rapunzle, Tiana and Elena. Every single character made my child feel so special and loved. I cried multiple times watching her experience all this. After we left for weeks on end she’d tell me over and over again how Cinderella probably missed her and she couldn’t wait for Elena to come to her castle. All because they had interacted with her so sweetly and authentically. I seriously could not have asked for a more perfect experience. Memories I’ll never forget. Just know us parents appreciate the efforts and heart put into this so much possibly just as much as the kids.

I met Ariel and we spoke about using coconut on our hair and jellyfish jelly 💕 she was lovely

5:00 Okay I have never been a worker at Disney (but man it would be so much fun I think!) but I do work at Chuck E. Cheese's and people body shame Chuck E! One time our Chuck E. was heavier than usual and a kid (and his parents!) told him to "lay off the cheese" and that "he's a little big". Another time he was relatively short and everyone in the store goes "oh, we didn't want the short one." Another time, he was apparently visibile in some areas to be a girl, to put it in plesant terms. You can bet your butt a few parents complained to our managers that "Chuck E. is a boy and cannot be a girl." Like sorry honey, but all the Cast Members on duty are female so ya better get use to it. Like ??? What is the point in body shaming a character? It is so rude and inconsiderate omg.

I think that the whole character integrity thing is just so adorable and it definitely keeps that one of a kind magic alive! Btw, I just think you seem like the sweetest person and these Disney videos are so helpful since I'm hoping to work there or just audition! 🤞🏻🤞🏻😘😘

I love how much you genuinely love your job! It's so easy to complain be caught up in the negative aspects of work, but you really enjoyed it and it warms my heart to know that it's as magical for you as it is for the guests. I know when I went to Disney World I was so worried about being a bother to the character performers. It really shows how bright and loving your personality is that you really do love it. I wanted to perform Mulan for the longest time before I realized 1) I didn't have the talent and 2) my personality just wouldn't fit. But your attitude and spirit definitely embody a real-life Disney princess!

Sounds like such a fun job!! I'm far too shy to ever be any of those characters. Maybe I could be a fur character! 😂😅 I'm also really short.. I'm so sad to hear about the body shaming. That's crazy!

Can you do your princess makeup tutorial?

I, myself am now 19 years old and Disney has been such a huge part of my life from childhood up to today!! It makes me so incredibly happy!! My parents surprised me with a trip to Disney World as a combination Graduation/Birthday trip and oh my gosh did I have the time of my life!! I remember crying going into the entrance of Magic Kingdom!! But I love that you mentioned adults loving Disney because i met your character and i just was in shock!! She's been my favorite Princess since day one and I kind of regret not talking to her more but I was so amazed!! Happy though nonetheless :) thanks for this video! Continue spreading the magic ✨✨

Hey Kenzie! I love your videos on all things Disney, and this is not my first time watching them aha. I actually just got back from Disney World today! I’m 17 currently- 18 in December, and graduating high school in May. I often watch Disney vlogs, read people’s blogs about their visits, etc. This visit was the first time I went since around 4 or 5 years old. (I live up in Tennessee.) Seeing the magic Disney and the characters make, and having experienced it, warms my heart so much. I recently borrowed an Anna cosplay for a convention, and while there and at a couple places after, seeing the magic in kids’ eyes when they saw me filled up my heart. As soon as I got into the convention center, I came across a little girl, maybe 5 or 6, who was fully dressed as Elsa. She was so cute and sweet, and came to say hi and her mom took pictures and she hugged me and it was wonderful to meet her and multiple other kids, just in this cosplay walking around a convention/restaurant/bookstore. I don’t remember much from my first visit, but one thing I do distinctly remember is meeting my favorite character, Ariel. Meeting and hugging Ariel was so incredibly important and magical for me as a child (and me now as a larger child). I’ve dyed my hair red since eighth grade, and only recently realized it’s likely been subconsciously because of my love for Ariel aha. For a while now, I’ve known that I want to make that magic for others. I don’t know if I should try for the college program or just try look alike auditions or what. (I have read about them, as well as watched your audition video!) Also, I’m simply afraid of not getting it and spending a lot of time, money/travel, and emotional turmoil on it. Even if it’s silly things, like, is my nose too big? I’m 5 feet and around 2 and a half inches- is that too short, or too tall for others? Am I too pale (though I suppose I could change that one)? I guess I just have a lot of hope, but also a lot of worries. I love and appreciate your videos so much. I’m sure you get a lot of comments/messages/requests like this, so I apologize if I’m a bother! But if you have any additional tips or advice or anything for a young dreamer, I’d so greatly appreciate it. (Note, I do have a theatre background, and musical theatre is my second career choice to Disney Character performing.)

Great video! Luckily I didn't see anyone trying to make people break character when I was in Disney. I would've gotten so pissed. Don't see the point in even going to see someone if that's the goal. I've always thought the characters are there for the kids (and the kids in us) having them see adults get excited about the characters whether they really are or not just makes it all the more real for them.

Thank you for sharing your experiences! I'm a current cast member thinking about switching roles soon, so I found this really interesting and helpful. Plus your character is my favorite :)

I had a difficult childhood and didn't have a lot of love. I got bullied at school I was very small and scrawny. One of my bright spots was going to Disney when my uncle worked for them and got complementary passes. I always loved Ariel and the idea of another underwater world I could escape to(especially since I was from Florida) and I was so shy I remember Ariel picking me out and giving me a hug and complementing the bubble hair clips I had in. It made me feel valued and special to have one of my favourite characters actually care about me and not find me annoying or a bother.

I love this video! It's so wonderful to be able to know what you experienced as a performer, being able to share the same emotions and love for that character, and making someone's day while they made your day too. It's so heartwarming and truly magical! 😊✨

this was such a sweet video! i remember meeting ariel when i was at disneyland back in the first grade and it was such an amazing experience, and it's so nice that you act so positive in this video :")

I came to Disney for the first time as an adult and I geeked out!! I was a little kid!! I cried at the Beasts castle while eating dinner and we really got into the stories!! We asked Ariel to make fish faces. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I agree! a lot of children believe in all the Disney magic and people who try to "break" a character just bcus it's funny to them is not cool. don't ruin it for the others that enjoy the Disney magic

You're amazing. As a former media coordinator for Disney, I worked with a lot of different friends used for photos shoots, social media content, etc. it's amazing to find a very special friend who gets it

Getting to watch the interactions as a Blueberry was probably my top favorite thing about being in the Grotto (and the Kingdom in general). Hearing and seeing the reactions as they turned the corner made coming to work totally worth it. Thank you for bringing and being part of the magic :)

Thanks soooo much for such an amazing video! I was 15 when I met my fav princess, Tiana, and I will never forget the magical time I had interacting with her and her funny character attendant. :-). I would love it more than anything to help keep childhood dreams alive, but until then your videos and sweet comments keep my Princess dream alive! Also, it would be wonderful if you talked about your experience moving to Florida, because at the moment I live states away and am a big baby afraid to leave the nest, lol. In short, I would appreciate hearing your thoughts. Thanks again :-)

My dream job is to be a character performer for Disney. The second I was old enough I started going on auditions for parades and face characters. After going to about 6 auditions I started getting really discouraged and stopped trying. I have a big red freckle in one of my eyes and I figured that since it is an imperfection that can't be covered up it was time to leave my dream a dream forever. Recently I started to cosplay some of my favorite princesses and the love I get from people when I am out in public taking pictures and going to conventions is amazing. I believe that if you look like a Disney character you should have character integrity whether you work for the company or not, to me it is very important to keep that magic alive. Even though I can't fulfill my dream of working in the Disney Parks as a character performer I have still found a way to be friends with some of my favorites. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I am always so fascinated with the stories that character performers have about the job. I am one of those guests that get excited when I meet one of my favorite characters. I know that they are just performers, but it always makes a bad day instantly good. My favorite part about meeting characters is that when they give a guest a hug they wait until the guest lets go first. Dealing with anxiety and having some pretty bad panic attacks I sometimes need a longer hug from my favorite characters. While I never got to opportunity to meet you in Disney World I wanted to thank you for being part of the Disney magic. I know that performers can get some rude guests that come through, but on behalf of all of those guests that truly appreciate the time they get to spend with the characters, thank you very much. Going to Disneyland and meeting my favorite princesses and fur characters has really helped me work through some of the tougher days in my life. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!

Seeing my niece meeting Disney princesses was almost as magical for her as it was for me 😄 the way they interacted with her was sooo perfect I seriously love Disney. Y'all are awesome!

This video was so interesting, thanks for sharing!

I love that you said clam up bahaha get it Clam😂 I work for a party company as Ariel, Belle, and Anna and I love it a lot and hope that it helps when I audition for Disney land

I was one of those shy kids! But every character I met was so lovely and we got some beautiful pictures that make my eyes water when I look back on them. Thank you for contributing to the magic!! ❤ I also relate to your love for the kid interactions-while I never worked for Disney, if I were to be a customer facing cast member I would absolutely love to get to interact with some of the best child guests! I used to teach learn to skate lessons and your anecdote about kids saying sort of nonsense silly stuff made me think back on that 😂.

I'm so happy to hear you don't think adults who want to meet characters are weird. I finally got to meet Ariel this week after years of saving up to go to Disneyland (I'm 22) - I simply couldn't afford/arrange to go before. She was absolutely perfect and so adorable, but part of me was a bit worried that the performer thought it was a little silly for someone like me to queue up to meet her and be so excited about it.

You deserve way more than 8k subs!!!!!😍😍

I'm actually going to Disney world for the first time ever in a few weeks. I'm 18 and started to feel a bit worried because I'm going with my mother. I felt like maybe I was too old, or that I'd feel out of place. However your video and explanation on everything made me feel so much better. It took away all the doubts I began to feel. So I thank you. Disney really is for everyone, no matter how old. 💗

Disneyland does so good at keeping the magic real! Whenever I meet characters the actor is so good!

Im 19 and ive yet to go to disneyland and Ariel is my favourite and im pretty sure i will cry when i see her. I am a cosplayer and i totally agree on the things that random kids going on random tangents and kids who love my character ahhh One day i will go to disneyland

thank you so much for the vid! i was one of the ppl that requested it! :)

I am such a huge Disney fan and Disneyworld is my favourite place on earth. I have a lot of worries in my life and get really overwhelmed but WDW is the only place that I can feel truly happy and let go of my problems for a short while. I always tried to reign in my enthusiasm a little, in an attempt to not embarrass myself in front of the performers, thinking that they'd be looking at the 30-yr old me and inwardly shaking their heads! (Although I didn't do too well at reigning in my excitement tbh!) Now, after watching your video, I feel ok about my child-like sense of wonderment! Haha thanks x

When you said that you miss performing sometimes, I thought of one of my friends, who dresses up as different princesses/Disney characters for theme parties. Not sure if that's something you would want to do, but just thought I would mention it. I'm sure someone could do it in their spare time, a sort of small business, and I know my friend finds it really rewarding and has found a lot of happiness in it. PS, I love your disposition! It's very cheerful, and rubs off on your viewers.

For every person who makes a body shaming comment, there is another looking at the character and thinking how beautiful and kind and special they are, as are their friends for helping to bring them to life. I'm lucky that I get to visit Disneyland in HK on a regular basis, and all the girls are so lovely and kind and I try to tell them that they make a difference whenever I can :) I really liked your video as it was balanced between the 'magic' and the realness that no doubt exists... and you are so super cute, I can see why they let you swim with that character ;)

Do you know what red lipstick Ariel wears? :)

you are beautiful! thank you so much for this video, i'm desperate to be a performer like you someday and your character is my favourite!! i'm so happy that performers love interacting with older people too- i am 16 and get so excited to meet all the characters, it makes me super happy!! xx

I know for a fact that if Moana finally got her coronation and became an official disney princess... if I had the chance to go to Disney and meet her, even though I would know in my heart the person is not Auli'i Cravalho (aka actual Moana), I would honestly probably cry because I love Moana so much and she means so much to me. Like I highly doubt I would want to meet anyone else just because Moana has such a huge impact on me. ALSO, if Moana does become an official disney princess, I seriously hope that they try to find performers who match her body type. Because that's one of the reasons I love Moana so much. Her body is realistically proportioned and I've always been on the bigger side and I literally cannot be skinny because it's not in my genetics so it was honestly so refreshing to see a disney princess (well, soon-to-be) not have a thin waist and dainty everything.

you look like a real life Disney princess 😍💕

Do they teach you how to do the Disney signatures?

It's so nice to see someone who shares their actual experience working at Disney! I have always wanted to audition to be a character performer in the parks, but I don't ever think that's going to happen. I love seeing someone who is so passionate about their job and their character! Thank you for making this video!

A little while ago, it has become my DREAM to become a Disney character at Walt Disney World. You have just made me want that dream so much more and inspired me so much. Despite anyone that's rude or disrespectful to you, you simply want to make people smile and experience something magical, and you've made me want to do just the same thing. Thank you for that!!!!! 😁😁😁 Also, I was wondering if a child has ever, you know, had an "accident" on you..... That must be pretty hard to endure...

I'm 24 and I love Disney!!!! I'm going to California adventure over the summer and if I see belle there I'm going to tell her that I love her because she's my favorite princess 😊😉

Did people ever ask about Melody?☺️

It was such a relief to watch this and hear that you enjoy meeting adult guests who love your character! :'D I've really been falling in love with Disneyland as an adult (since I wasn't ever able go as a kid), but have been worried that my approaching the princesses (all of which I really love) had been annoying them or making them feel uncomfortable compared to having children guests visit. Hearing you confirm that you and other actors don't mind it or even enjoy it makes me feel so happy!! :)

As a Floridian growing up going to WDW all the time, I appreciate that you and your fellow characters enjoy your work, which I assume on some days it wasn't always easy and as a kid, I loved it!!! And now as a mom, I see what you do from a different perspective and appreciate how you all fully embrace your roles and always take your time with my kids......and me ;) and never feel rushed. I always LOVE how ya'll sign their autograph books, my girls love to see it!! Thank you!

3:38 she was friends with ariel

Ik it was actor integrity and she was saying she couldn't be Princess Tiana but she said I could never hang out with Princess Tiana and the first thing that came to my mind was that's kind of racist😂😂😂

I have definitely met your friend before in the grotto! The thumbnail was so familiar and after watching I know I have! You are such a little ball of sunshine and Disney magic and I honestly shed a few tears listening to you talk about Disney magic. That's why I go all the time and it my favorite to interact with characters. Thanks for making these videos!! ❤❤❤

Thank you so much for this video - I absolutely love Disney, and got to go to Disneyland for the first time ever last week in Paris for a late 20th birthday present and sobbed hysterically pretty much the whole time, I was so happy. It means so much to know that the performers understand how much Disney means to people like me, and you could tell they did when you met the characters - meeting everyone was so magical. Unfortunately I didn't get to meet Ariel, who is my absolute favourite, from my favourite movie ever - but Aurora said she would say hi from me so it's ok haha! And I know it's going to make it so much more special when I go back and finally get to meet her.

You look like brunette Kristen Bell

What lashes are you wearing? ✨😭

13:51 It soothes my heart.. OMG, so recomforting.. I went to DIsney alone twice and sometimes (at first) I felt embarassed by beeing a grown up wearing the mickey ears across the park but after less than half an hour, I couldn't stop smiling and beeing excited to meet aaaaal of the characters. Disney is and always will be magical, and I love it for that. I truly felt like a kid the times i've been in one of the parks... I'll be 70 and would still feel that way :) Thanks for sharing your experience! And thank you for bringing the magic alive

This is absolutely one of the best character videos I've seen! I was in Florida for about a year but I started in 2013 and I still get upset when I see people ruining character integrity online. So glad to see someone being realistic about entertainment, especially with the lack of growth path. That's why I eventually left. I could have waited around to see if I would've been able to do more parades, but I was ruining my body and my self esteem by sticking around! I still cry when I see pooh bear and alice though!

I used to work at Disney World as a face character. I really enjoyed my time there.

I love Disney 😍😍

I absolutely loved your video. It's soo nice to see someone talk about their time working for the mouse in a mostly positive note. Also it's nice to know that it's not as weird for adults to still meet charecters. I'm getting an annual pass to Disney world for Christmas and one of my goals is to meet some "face characters" like Ariel. I've always been nervous about meeting her though for a couple of reasons. :/ 1) I'm 22 and a male...so there is a bit of stigma with either "oh you're a grown guy you shouldn't be liking some more female driven things" or like I've seen from other cast member videos.. "Oh great he's probably a creep". 2) I have a lot of social anxiety / awkwardness, but I absolutely love all things Disney. Anyways.. Thank you for keeping the magic alive and I'm sure the guests you interacted with will always have a bit of joy in their hearts!

Ariel is, and has been for so long, my favorite princess (I think it has to do with the red hair). When I was a kid, my family and I went to Disney and while I don't remember a ton from the experience, I do remember just how excited I was to FINALLY meet Ariel. As an adult, I returned to Disney with my family last November, and in planning this entire trip I was so, so excited for my niece (who had just turned four at the time and truly believes the princesses live in the castle) to meet HER favorite princesses (who happen to be Rapunzel like one of her other aunties and Ariel like me). She was SO EXCITED to meet her princesses. I can't tell you which is better, in my opinion; meeting them yourself as a child, or watching a child you love meet them.

Does anyone else think she looks like Vanessa Hudgens when she smiles

So basically, you were Ariel... got it ;)

I have been binge watching your videos and they put me in a good mood can definitely see how and why you were chosen to be a character you brighten up someone's day!

Character performers have the utmost respect from me with all you go through and also all the magic you make for guests. I have a friend who was a character performer at WDW (he was a "friend" of Tigger & Goofy as well as some princes) and he loved his job there so much. But then he got the opportunity to work at Universal Japan and he jumped at it (not sure what he does there though).

i wasnt sure who you played and i kept guessing until you said "while i was working in the grotto" lol

Can someone who lives in the uk work in Orlando Disney? I'd be willing to move! I love Orlando!!

You seem like such a genuine person I’ve been binging your videos. I’m planning on applying for Fall of 2021 (the semester after I graduate college) I am so excited and your videos are making me even more excited

The last time I was at Disneyland was supposed to be for a week but on the 3rd day my grandmother passed away back home... My parents decided we should stay one last day before flying home for the funeral. It was so hard because we were in the happiest place on earth and I was trying my hardest not to cry... And then I met my favorite character and I just broke down and cried in her arms for what felt like forever. I was so thankful to her. So it's completely true what you said, you never know why people are there. I'm so thankful for Disney and all the beautiful people that make the magic come alive ♡

I'm an annual pass holder and I met you and your friend Ariel while you were performing quite a few times...I remember your dimples! I always loved my interactions with Ariel...she was always so lovely!

Thank you for this video and sharing your experience with Disney! I recently went to Disneyland for my 30th and was absolutely overjoyed to meet Mary Poppins for the first time. As a child that was one of my favorites, and seeing her in person just brought back those happy memories of singing along and admiring that character. As an adult I know the reality of it, but seeing her in person somehow made me forget that reality, which really is the beauty of Disney Magic. So thank you for being a character and saying you loved the adults who were excited to meet you too! That made me feel less guilty for being that giddy haha!

OMG this video is so fantastic. I'm getting a pass for Disneyland this year and I cannot wait to talk to the performers now! I'm going to make a point to meet ALL of them and hear their stories 💖 I met Captain America at Disney years ago and he made little inside jokes about Tony Stark that will stick with me forever.

as someone who has family who works at the parks ive grown up at disney ive met alot of "characters" and "friends" and I always remembered u by your smile and energy and how u made my best friends (who has never been to disney) day i took her to meet u and she cried because your character was her favorite growing up and it was so surreal moment still have the video and picture!

Idk if you were working last year around December but if you were, you were so sweet to my daughter. She couldn't stop talking about her encounter and it really was the highlight of her trip. You guys are really great, one of the main reasons I love going to Disney❤️

I'm absolutely in love with your eye makeup! Also thank you for these videos, Disney is my escape and really one of the things I cherish most and hearing someone who loves it like I do is amazing.

Your positivity and how much you seem to love your job and Disney literally made me cry. I love Disney so much and I love how hard they, and the performers and cast members work so hard to make it magical and make it special. My mom and I make sure we come at least once a year and at this point I know all four parks forward backwards and sideways (# Disney Vacation Club), every room in my house has at least one item from Disney World and I have made so many magical memories. It's people like you that help make it such a magical place for people and for that I say thank you and thank you Disney. It is truly the most magical place on earth.

I absolutely love your Disney videos! As an aspiring performer myself I love hearing about your experiences and they're so amazing❤️

I am loving your videos! I love this behind the scenes stuff. It's nice to know that the performers don't think us adults are crazy for getting so excited to meet the characters. I always think they are rolling their eyes at me in their heads lol