15 Disney World "Secrets" From Former Cast Members
Among the happiest locations on Earth, Disney World is well known. When you visit Disney World, this magical place expects you to feel completely happy and enjoyable with its activities, food, music, and so on! Even though it is expensive and exhausting, you are guaranteed to have a great day. But do you know that Disney World hides several secrets? There are many of them that were revealed by former cast members.
For some people, the desire to work at Disney World from childhood never disappears. So, even if it's just a brief college job, they cherish the experience for the rest of their lives once they get their dream job. And they discovered that the Disney employee handbook contains strict rules for acceptable behavior. Luckily for us, after the task is over, many Disney employees have gone to the Internet and released details about the Disney World secrets that the theme park would prefer to keep secret.
Here are the 15 most surprising claims that a former cast member has made about Disney World secrets.
Disney employees must not change their bodies in any way. They are not permitted to get any tattoos, piercings, or other physical alterations.
Several actors take on the role of Mickey, and they are all required to perform in the same manner. Because, after all, there's only one Mickey.
And taking photos backstage is definitely not permitted. No images of Aladdin texting exist. No headless Mickey here. There are no images of the parade's prepared equipment.
It cannot be shaped, colored, or ornamented either.
The only additional requirement for sunglasses is that guests must be able to see a cast member's eyes through the lens in order to enable clear conversation.
Additionally, it should be mentioned that certain students majoring in hospitality and management may earn college credits by taking additional courses at Disney University.
For example, they might come up with acronyms for parades so that they can discuss MiSiCi (Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It!) without giving guests a spoiler, or they might refer to vomit as "Code V" or "Protein Spill" so that nobody loses their appetite for lunch.
According to Disney legend, this started when Walt noticed a cowboy walking through Tomorrowland, which drew guests out of the moment.
When guests quiz us about Beyonce or NASCAR, it might be amusing to see how committed you are.
The fact that cast members must use a nickname (Eliza, Lizzy, Liz, Beth) or their middle name instead of their full name does present some issues, though.
On a slightly unrelated note, when you're in a show or on a ride, there are employees in the control rooms that use night vision cameras to monitor guests for safety.
For some people, the desire to work at Disney World from childhood never disappears. So, even if it's just a brief college job, they cherish the experience for the rest of their lives once they get their dream job. And they discovered that the Disney employee handbook contains strict rules for acceptable behavior. Luckily for us, after the task is over, many Disney employees have gone to the Internet and released details about the Disney World secrets that the theme park would prefer to keep secret.
Here are the 15 most surprising claims that a former cast member has made about Disney World secrets.
#1 There Are No Sad Kids At Disney
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#2 Cast members aren’t allowed visible body modifications
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Disney employees must not change their bodies in any way. They are not permitted to get any tattoos, piercings, or other physical alterations.
#3 If you play a character, you have to eat, sleep, and breathe that character
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Several actors take on the role of Mickey, and they are all required to perform in the same manner. Because, after all, there's only one Mickey.
#4 You Can’t Talk About Your Job Online
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And taking photos backstage is definitely not permitted. No images of Aladdin texting exist. No headless Mickey here. There are no images of the parade's prepared equipment.
#5 We Aren’t Allowed To Point The Finger
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#6 Even our fingernails have to adhere to the Disney Look
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#7 Facial Hair Must Be Very Neat
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It cannot be shaped, colored, or ornamented either.
#8 Cast Members Can Only Wear Specific Glasses
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The only additional requirement for sunglasses is that guests must be able to see a cast member's eyes through the lens in order to enable clear conversation.
#9 There’s A Disney University
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Additionally, it should be mentioned that certain students majoring in hospitality and management may earn college credits by taking additional courses at Disney University.
#10 Disney Employees Kinda Have Their Language
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For example, they might come up with acronyms for parades so that they can discuss MiSiCi (Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It!) without giving guests a spoiler, or they might refer to vomit as "Code V" or "Protein Spill" so that nobody loses their appetite for lunch.
#11 Disney Has Some Pretty Strict Hair Rules
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#12 There are hidden tunnels beneath the Magic Kingdom
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According to Disney legend, this started when Walt noticed a cowboy walking through Tomorrowland, which drew guests out of the moment.
#13 It’s A Small World
Characters in the Disney Universe are extremely closed off and have little knowledge of the outside world. Neither Belle nor Cinderella has read Harry Potter or worn Jimmy Choos. If you inquire, the actors who are portraying the characters are expected to "preserve the magical atmosphere," therefore they will likely respond that they "haven't heard of it."When guests quiz us about Beyonce or NASCAR, it might be amusing to see how committed you are.
#14 Call Us By Our First Names
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The fact that cast members must use a nickname (Eliza, Lizzy, Liz, Beth) or their middle name instead of their full name does present some issues, though.
#15 They Know - They Always Know
Cast members are always required to be knowledgeable, whether it's about odd Disney facts, where the closest restroom is located, or the timing of a parade. If they don't know the solution, they must find a different cast member who does. They can't admit they don't know when a visitor asks them about Disney random things.On a slightly unrelated note, when you're in a show or on a ride, there are employees in the control rooms that use night vision cameras to monitor guests for safety.
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