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Disney World is often considered "the happiest place on earth," and for some people, a visit to the park may be a life-changing experience. But it's not only for the visitors; Disney World had also formed the life of Mikey Jacobs - a man who played Goofy at Disney World for over 20 years. On Reddit, this former Disney employee has revealed the heartbreaking reason why he decided to become Goofy.
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Jacobs revealed that he worked for over 25 years, from 1989 to 2015 at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. In a subreddit called
“Ask Me Anything” (AMA), the former Disney World employee shared his firsthand experience with Disney magic. His post has garnered over 71k votes and 13k comments.
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Jacobs had intended to tell the not-so-fun parts of his employment, but people were more interested in some of his magical experiences during his career. This is also the moment that changed his life!
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And he started
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Everything began when he met two special girls...
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And he helped them in the way he knew
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He was sad that he couldn't do anything to ease their suffering.
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And finally, they smiled!
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That's how the magic happens!
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Mickey did everything she could to keep the magic alive.
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“They talked and talked and talked.”
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Even though Jacobs’ emotional story happened so many years ago, its power is undeniable. His story has also encouraged people to pay kindness forward. One user said they sent toys to the Florida Hospital for Children, which is close to the theme park. After that, the hospital also received dozens of donations after people heard about it. Isn’t that great?
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Source: Mikey Jacobs