I think it's so cool how you openly talked about your faith with the Lord within this video and I'm so glad you followed your dreams. Even though I'm 14 this video made me want to go out and follows my dreams 💖✨

Your dark smoky eye looks gorgeous paired with your hair and top! 😍

It's so encouraging to hear you share about your faith! My dad passed away 3 years ago from cancer and just 7 months later I received a call from my mom that my brother had been murdered. We went from a happy Disney family of 5 to just my mom, sister, and me in just a matter of months. It was the most tragic year of my life and it continues to hurt, but God has been my lifeline through it all! Just like you, I've never really been able to relate to people my age and after that year I definitely wasn't able to, but God has a way of bringing the right people into your life to lift your spirit and speak life back into you! I've been praying for your channel and I believe it will be a source of joy for so many - you're such a wonderful example to everyone who watches!

I just want to say I love your video so much. I am a 15-year-old girl and I've always loved Disney and wanted to work at Disney and I am a Disney princess at heart. I have horrible health issues (migraines and more) which causes me to be out of school for a long period of time and I'm currently doing online school because of it. I would love to work at Disney but I know it's not realistic for me and my health but I live through my dream with your videos. 💓

So happy God was apart of your Disney story!!!! Beautiful story!!!

There's no doubt but in my mind that your uncle played a role in making your Disney dream come true! Of course your talent alone also got you where you were but the fact everything turned out so perfectly, with your character, your living situation and the friends you made. He helped out up in heaven in some way

I absolutely adore you! You have such a lovely personality that is so infectious, I usually cannot watch long sitdown KZfaq videos, but with yours I was glued to the screen the entire time! I am a freshman in college and applied for the DCP, but didn't even get a web-based interview. It was absolutely heartbreaking, but I still have 7 more chances to apply, and your videos help keep me excited for the future ahead! Sending love 💖

Your still a Disney Princess. 👸🏼.

You could've been a great Anna too ;)

I feel like I'm following in your footsteps in a lot of ways... I lost an uncle-figure in January to a heart attack and trying to pick myself back up and keep going to finish off my last year of school has been hard, but getting this opportunity to go do the Disney College Program was kinda of a last minute decision for post-graduation and I got accepted into Merch. I've been looking into auditioning since high school and I'm finally going to be able to go to Chicago and try out. Praying is what got me through to here and I'm thankful to see that other people retain their peppiness and happiness at Disney even after something tragic and life changing. You are an inspiration to me to believe in myself during all of this!

So glad to hear about your faith and being a Disney fan. Ariel is my favorite too and I'm a believer as well. You keep being awesome!!!

I can't believe I actually TEARED UP watching this! You seem like just a genuinely amazing and truly good person and I love that! Seeing your story go full circle from loving Ariel as a child to becoming friends with her as an adult was just so amazing, as well! I will always be sending lots of love and positive vibes your way!!!

Girl I'm so obsessed with you videos. There's seriously not another channel like yours! You inspire me so much!

I would like to know about your daily routine when you worked at Disney. I totally understand if you can't tell us due to Disney magic, but I was just wondering😊

Just rewatching this video again😊 I love how you talk about your faith because you're the only KZfaqr i watch who has the same beliefs as me😁 I also love hearing about how you had a dream and you made it happen

you talking about how you got to love people almost made me cry LOL that's so nice

You are such a sweet spirit! So uplifting to hear you followed your dream. Isn't that what Walt dreamed about too? And it's great that you have a relationship with the Lord. I believe that if we listen to Him and follow His will everything will fall into place. God bless you in all you do! ❤

Cinderella, lady and the tramp, sleeping beauty, snow white and chip and Dale!!!!!!!!

I know I just found this in 2020 so I am late but you have NO idea how helpful and truly encouraging this was for me in my season of life I am in. ESPECIALLY the faith part and the introvert / homebody part. I can totally relate. There are times where I know other "opportunity" that I seek is elsewhere but in turn it's always been super hard for me to do things alone. Faith based wise it was encouraging how God orchestrated your friend going as well because I always pray the same. God reminded me that even when I went to college, that one of my friends who I had done 4 years of theater arts with, who also lived on my street was also going to the same University and was in my same dorm! You have no idea how much I needed that "Home" connection the first couple of days I was there! I'm just praying God orchestrates that again in the next step in my life He has for me.

Crazy how things worked out perfectly for you, huh?! I'm glad you were able to achieve your dreams & hopefully I'll be able to achieve mine soon as well 💓

I can imagine it being a honour to get to hang out with Ariel when you loved the character so much. I love your videos and I'm auditioning for Disney Paris next time they hold auditions for the second time! Wish me luck!

Your videos are amazing. Thx for sharing your Disney story 💖

Since I finally have an account here lol I can share this with you finally (cause it‘s for sure pretty much the tenth time watching this video) that in regards to our Disney Stories we have so much in common!! I also grew up in California (then moved back to Switzerland where my family’s from) with annual passes and I also got my love for Disney from my Mom.. and you totally just put my thoughts into words on what I reply when people say Disney movies are just for kids! My fave characters / Princesses as a little girl were and still are to this day Belle, Ariel and Jasmine and also now Rapunzel and Anna. Also my Dad runs regularly too and recently when I came home there was the ambulance and there were doctors all over the place because over night my Dad had had serious issues... like he felt so sick and dizzy he couldn’t move and when I saw him laying there... like not even being able to open his eyes... it was sooo scary!! they then found out he had a hole in his heart since birth which had to be fixed and I also lost my uncle.. when I was sixteen he committed suicide...we were really close and that totally rocked my world.. so I really relate to what you said on how it‘s harder to relate to people your age a lot and wanting to love people. Also I’m currently at a place where I don’t think it’ll happen for me anymore... being a performer. But through yours and other videos I feel like I get at least to share in the experience somewhat. And honestly the people loving... I feel like you continue to do that with this channel not just as a Disney Character!! Just so much love for you!♥️

I LOVE when youtubers aren't afraid to share their faith! I loved your channel before, but as I've continued to follow your channel, I have grown to love you as a person! You are so inspiring and sort of a role model for me! As a high schooler, I really look up to you! Thank you for what you do! It's so much fun to find a disney-lover that is also a christian girl! You are so beautiful and you inspire me to follow God and my dreams!

Just rewatching your videos and I totally relate to your love of mermaids! Ariel and The Little Mermaid are my favorites! I actually just started up a Mermaid company called Mermaid Magic Charleston! It's always been my dream to be a performer and to be a mermaid so I combined the two! Funny how a love of Disney and faith can help you achieve your dreams!

Love your videos. Having your innocence taken away by losing someone in such a tragic way is so hard. I'm impressed that it did not turn you into an angry, dark person, but instead brought your inner light out even stronger, which is amazing :)

It’s so inspirational to listen to someone like you who shares both my faith and my love for Disney. I also really appreciate the fact that you’re so open and take the time to talk about all of this, especially since I’ll never be able to work for Disney myself 😀

I absolutely love how inspiring your videos are. You truly have that Disney magic! I watch all different kinds of Disney videos, so when yours was suggested to me I could not believe my eyes. My last trip to Disney world with my family we saw you when you were spending time with Ariel. That experience was by far the best character meeting I have had so far. I will be starting college soon, and your story has given me so much hope for my future. Thank you for always putting a smile on my face. 💖

Thanks so much for sharing your story, Kenzie. You’re such an inspiration to me, and it proves that there’s no one specific way to make your dreams come true, and life is not always kind, even to those who are kindest in life. You bring so much hope with every experience you share and how determined you are, it just makes my heart smile for you! TLM also has a huge place in my life and my own story, and it’s amazing seeing how it manifests in yours! If only I would’ve gotten to meet your friend Ariel, from these clips I am just overjoyed for you and so thrilled to see her completely come to life, as I’m such a big time fan of Ariel (especially how her story has impacted my life). I feel like my story is just reaching that mid stage, lots has happened so far and so much has changed trajectory, and the future is a great unknown to me just ripe with potential. Life’s been, in a word, CRAZY, ranging from some absolutely amazing things that if I were writing up my own life I wouldn’t have been able to predict they would happen, and a lot of difficulty where for every high point there are several low points to go with it, and overall a lot of personal growth and development and changes in who I am (for better or worse). Maybe someday I’ll dive in and be brave enough to write more or even make a video sharing my story, it’s so easy for me to ramble on and on and on in these comments, as you know. Speaking of which, I so appreciate it whenever you read whatever incessantly long block of text I’ve written here and reply back in the sweetest fashion bc you really don’t have to do that and yet you do anyway gahhhh

You are so strong, you exude such a radiance about yourself and I can tell you are able to continue putting a smile on your face even through the tragedy you've been through. I love your outlook on life

Omg every time I watch your videos I say “omg she’s just like me!” like 20 times 😂 your story is amazing. Love love love this channel.

Hey girl! I left my first college program early because I had gotten news that my dad passed away and I totally know what you mean about not being able to relate so much to people your age as much and having a weird relationship with God after these things happen and I just Love how open you are and thank you! Just thank you for your videos!

You worked hard and kept trying which is what you said at the beginning "princesses go after what they want" and that's what you did so you are a real princess.

Have you watched Swoozies Disney employee videos? They are soo hilarious I 100% recommend

I happened to stumble across your channel completely by chance! I did the Fall College Program a few years back (Vista Waaaaayyyy 😂) and worked in T-Land Merchandise, it was the greatest experience I’ve had, and it’s great to hear positive stories from other people! I made great friends across the globe, and encourage everyone to do exactly what you did. Apply during your spring semester senior year, and do the fall advantage or fall program, it’ll always be worth it!

Thank you so much for sharing your Disney story! It's inspiring to hear how you took the decision to do the program so seriously and looked at it as a job, not just a chance to hang out at Disney World. I also appreciate you including the prayer that went into the decision, too. It's so cool how you were able to follow your dreams and still leave on a happy note to pursue other life opportunities. I also participated in a Disney program (professional internship) and went through the same struggle trying to decide if the Disney College Program was right for me when I was in college. I ended up working for two months over the summer so I could continue my studies during the school year. It's nice to know I'm not alone in that decision. Wishing you all the best with what you're doing now in Washington state!

This was a really beautiful story! I'm 16 and I've known about the DCP since I was 12 and I really want to be a character performer. The way that you spoke about all of your hardships and the timing not being right made me relate to you even more and I'm putting a lot of faith in God as well to lead me down the right path. I've gone most of my life not really knowing what I wanted and never really feeling like I belong, you have given me a lot hope for my future with this video. (:

I couldn't relate more to your beginning story! I live in Pennsylvania and have always wanted to apply! Everyone especially little kids tell me I resemble Elsa which is crazy because of how much I wanted to look like/be a Disney princess when I was little! The only issue I'm having is fitting it into my schedule because I'm a full time student in Pittsburgh and in a long term relationship! Not to mention about 1000 miles away from Orlando! But its super cool to hear of someone who got to do it in a similar situation!

hi mckenzie! just wanted to say that this video really hit home for me. i’ve felt so alone the past couple of months since i’ve started college (i’m currently a second semester freshman) because i’ve had so much doubt in myself about what i’m meant to be and what i’m meant to do and although nothing tragic has happened to me i still feel like i’ve had such a distant outlook on life since i’ve started school and that’s never really been who i am, which has been pretty scary for me. anyways, i’ve always felt so connected with disney for a number of reasons, but i literally just found out about all these auditions and opportunities set up for people like me (i’ve always thought performers at disney world were surely people who were adept at everything theatre-y, not just regular people with genuine positivity) and im feeling inspired :) i keep watching these videos about working for disney and the dcp and i kept asking myself how did these people make the decision to leave home like that so young and make it work but your video assumed me im not the only one who’s felt lost in trying to fit it into my life! i’ve also just felt i’m not the type of person cut out for it because like you im more introverted (especially of late) but i think i’d seriously regret it if i didn’t give myself the chance to try, so i’ve decided i’m making room in my life to go for it and try it and see where it leads me! i mean if you’re gonna be a disney princess you have to play the part right? i don’t think they would shy away from something that was scary and out of their comfort zone :) anyways sorry for the massive message, i just really can’t explain to you how much your video has helped me spiritually

Hey McKenzie! I just wanted to tell you that I really appreciate you telling the story of your uncle I know that is probably really hard for you. I understand what it's like to have something rock your world, my dad drowned when I was little and it's really difficult to have something like that happen. I'm so sorry you went through it, but it's wonderful how life turns itself around and eventually you see the light at the end of the tunnel! I've often thought of trying for the Disney program, but like you said as well, it's so hard to just drop everything and change your entire schedule. I just don't think I could do that at this time in my life. Anyway you're so sweet in your videos and I just wanted to share that with you!! ❤️ can't wait to see your fall makeup tutorials💋😘

Love this. It’s beautiful how God takes the dreams of your heart and brings them to life even if it’s years later. So encouraged by this video- thanks Kenzie!

I found your channel a couple of weeks ago, and fell in love! You are so different from other KZfaqrs, so bright and happy always having something positive to share. Not to mention your smile is contagious! I always get so excited when you upload, especially when it's about Disney 💗

I really hope I become like you one day, I’m only 14 but I’ve wanted to work for Disney for the looongest time!❤️ I also thought it was funny that your “uncle” would go with you on your trips, because my “aunt”(my moms best friend) goes with us!😂

This made me so emotional! You have such a beautiful heart and your journey is inspiring. Thank you for being so open and best of luck to you in all you have yet to experience. You are a blessing! ❤️

I have to say that I am enjoying your videos. I remember the first time going to Disneyworld. I was 8 years old and was to excited. We stayed at the Polynesian Resort. I remember walking down Main Street and was in awe of it all.

Thank you so much for sharing, this was so very inspiring 💕I can't even imagine how hard that must of been, but at the same time it was so cool to hear how God brought Disney into your life at such a hard time. The Disney College program is something I'm highly considering (Even though I'm only 14 :) ) but I also live across the country from Florida and I can imagine getting homesick and wanting to go home. Hearing this really inspired me to keep going with what I want to do so thank you very very much ❤

Little Mermaid was and still is my favorite and I'm 35 now LOL. I don't think you ever fall out of love with Ariel. It's kind of a life long love for her!

Love hearing your Disney stories! You are so lucky, I'm 27 and have still never been Disney World or Disneyland. It just isn't in the cards for me. I live vicariously through you :)

I met you at disney!

Fantastic! My favorite video of yours that I've seen so far!! I'm so sorry about what happened to your uncle. I certainly hope that he was a believer - because if so, he truly is "in a better place". :-D I liked the openness and honesty that you displayed in this video. It was inspiring. Also, the message of "Tomorrow isn't guaranteed" is one that so many need to hear. And I love how you discussed your relationship with God. That was wonderful! Really great job, Mackenzie!!! :-D

Girl! I was not expecting a testimony! This is so awesome and great! Shine bright for the Lord, girl!

Thanks for sharing your personal story with us! I love your videos. Your heart just shines through your words and your smile! I think sharing your personal story is so powerful and touching. It will reach so many people and help them to relate in one way or another. 💕😊😉

Your story is amazing! I love how you preached about walking with the Lord and your faith with him! I love walking with the Lord too and this truly showed his wonderful work upon your story to be able to be part of something you love which is Disney! This is wonderful and you inspire me to follow my dreams! :)

I love your videos! I did the WDW CP Spring 2007 and LOVED it! Thank you for your positive influence! Keep making amazing videos!

I worked there too! It didn't go as planned and ended up terming sadly but i'm grateful for the experience!

You're so wonderful. You're one of the few people that I will actually fully watch through a long video and even look forward to them. I have the same dream, had it since I was a kid, so this just means a lot to hear about. I've been living in Orlando for about 6 months now and I love it!! 💖 Also, will you be doing any FX makeup tutorials? I'd LOVE to see them !

You should always fallow your dreams

You are my new favorite KZfaqr. You’re absolutely amazing. I love you sharing these stories!! Thank you!!

Keep up the great work! You are very inspiring and have a great attitude. Im also a Christian. I hope to work for Disney when I grow up. You are such an amazing person, keep it up! :)

This was the sweetest story!! So magical

Loved this! So proud of you for being so open and honest! Love your heart!!

Hi! I just wanted to tell you that you are such an inspiration! Your videos are so amazing and clever and I love them! I grew up in California too and went to Disney all the time, so I agree with you saying it's like going to a park. But anyways, thank you so much for creating such amazing vids!!

Weird coincidence that I noticed for some reason. When you talked about the three close friends you made during your training, you showed a picture of you four with Ariel. I quickly thought that the girl hanging out with Ariel (character integrity :) ) looked familiar, and so I checked, and I met that girl when she was hanging out with Ariel once too! I don't know, it's obviously not a big deal, but I just thought that was cool and I wanted to share. I love your videos and I hope to be a character attendant in the college program when I go to college in two years! :)

I relate to your story so much! i've auditioned several times and not made it but am so so happy for you! it sounds so incredible!

Thanks for your videos, I came for the Disney audition tips but stayed thanks to your amazing personality! You are positive, touching, honest and fun, you seem to be the perfect friend or sister :) Greetings from Paris, I am a big fan of Disney too and even if I am 24 I still wish I could be a Disney princess :D !

Praise God! Hes amazing! I have a similar story that happened to me. I started college majoring in something i wasnt really interested in, i had something i wanted a lot more. then i prayed to God to give me a sign if he wanted me to keep majoring in that or switch schools to major in what i really wanted (cus i had to switch schools; they didnt have my ideal major at the one i was already at). That same day i prayed that i got my sign. It was a fortune cookie that said “take a chance on what you have been considering.” I switched schools and majored in what i had always wanted to and i graduated and was so happy. I thank God all the time for that cause switching schools seemed like the craziest thing, i was already halfway through my major that i didnt really like. It was so worth it tho. Praise Jesus. He really does have a plan for our lives.

I love these Disney videos so much. Please do more! You have such a lovely personality😊

love watching your Disney videos! love you! 😍

I love love love your videos they make me so happy and so pumped to go to Disney world I'm going to Disney world for the 10th time in 4 months and when I'm older I'm going to audition to be one of the princesses!! 💕💕😍😍😍

NO. WAY. I go to Azusa Pacific (basically for the same reason as you lmao) and just recently became a Cast Member!! I absolutely LOVE watching all your videos!!

Oh my god me and you are so similar !! Disney and Disney world is my favourite thing in the world along with makeup !!!!

You have perfect teeth! What a Colgate smile! :)

This was such an incredible video, thank you for sharing you story! ❤

Ahhh I've been waiting forever for this video 😂😂🌹🌹 love you 💜💜

I’m 11 and my favorite is the little mermaid 2 then little mermaid Ariel’s beginning but I really hope that by the time I’m old enough to try out melody is a face character with like height ranges of Alice and fairies

Love this video! I am in the same boat, currently in college with no time to fit in a program, thinking about applying after I graduate. This video was very helpful!

such an amazing story! this makes me want to apply for the college program in January now! especially at an age where I'm struggling with what God wants me to do this really pushes me towards that direction 💖

Amen girl, I love this!

I loved this video. This is such a great idea and I really liked hearing more about you. 💛

There's so many rumors about being aged out, wow. That's crazy. I know someone that has been friends with Cinderella now for over 8-9 years. The "character pool" is tortuous! I was very upset when they never emailed or called me earlier this year.

You sure had great experiences with Disney, but you know, I think some people know how to handle them. Still, you can live on to your dreams! And you have such a nice career as well.

Please do a tutorial on this look!! So gorgeous!!

Your so inspirational! And your story is so amazing! Kenzie your amazingly beautiful. ily💗

i love to learn English with Disney story from Japan:D

I'm wanting to do the Disney college programme next year. But leaving the UK and home is so scary🙁I love this video btw! Xxx

you are absolutely stunning, it's not even fair!!!💜

Kenzie, i really really love your videos and love you! Thanks for sharing all or this💜

Thank you so much for sharing this! You inspire me so much. Please continue to talk about your faith on this channel as you find opportunities to! :)

Thanks for sharing your story! I love your videos!! 💖

How does Ariel use the bathroom with her mermaid tail?

I have always wished I could be a mermaid and that mermaids were REAL! My top three princesses were the same as yours growing up: Ariel, Belle and Jasmine! I loved listening to your story. You're a great speaker. Thank you for sharing! -Daphne 😊💖

Hi Kenzie!! I love your videos! I just started watching them a little less than a week ago and I’m looking forward to auditioning next year! Your videos make my day and I’m so happy I found your channel. Thank you so much for making them and I absolutely adore watching you tell stories. Question: did you wear makeup to the auditions? If so, what did you do “makeup wise” to impress the casting director? Thank you for your time and effort!!

Late reply/comment, but I just wanted to say that I love how you mentioned your faith :) I knew there was something special about you XD Your smile is just so bright! ^_^ And yeah, I get the whole seeing life and death in a different way than others of the same age too and having to deal with... adult situations before most people. x"D But, I'm so glad that you got the amazing experience that you dreamed of and that it was so rewarding for you! God's timing is mysterious but ultimately the best i can only be excited for what is to come in my life as well as yours! Also, I love your name. I feel like I don't meet too many people named Mackenzie and I think its really pretty :) Praying for you gurl!

Great video! You're such a strong person! You dealt with a lot and was still able to fulfill your dream! Btw my 9 year old daughter loves The Little Mermaid and Ariel (still her favorite Disney movie and princess) and has for long time 😁

This is such a beautiful story! You’re such an amazing person!! ❤️

Aw your story is so sweet 💕 ps I love Disney too!

thank you so much for your videos! I would love to be a Disney princess someday but I am only 14, so I have quite a way to go. like you I love my home (I live in Washington) and it would be hard to go to far but I would love, love, love! to work as a face charter! thank you again!

I literally think I've found my doppleganger in you!! I know we would be the best of friends ever in the whole world! You are gorgeous on the inside and out and I am so happy that everything worked out for you! Wish me luck I'm going to my first disney audition ever in two days! :) Keep it up girl!

Kenzie!! I love you so much!!

Your the best Mac.