Crying Behind the Lens: Special Moments as a WDW Photographer- Confessions of a Theme Park Worker

[@livingdivanized]

Years ago I was in Epcot at the character spot and when I got to the head of the line a cast member asked if a little girl that was there with Make A Wish could go ahead of me. I said yes and had the privilege of watching this little who probably wasn't more than 2 meet the characters. I love getting to watch characters and cast members with kids especially the young ones. And getting watch little girl meet the character was beautiful pure heartbreaking magic.

[@dakotamatacchiero2771]

I adopted to twin boy around 7 and I took them to Disney for the first time and when they saw goofy and Micky and just cried when I asked what wrong they turned around and said it they first time anyone did anything nice for us

[@stlouisrocker100]

I wish I could give this a heart as well

[@SimonSays86]

@@stlouisrocker100 same here

[@craigkollai2806]

I'm glad Lady Willow got so excited about seeing Belle!

[@TheDailySwift]

I got goosebumps when you told the story of the little girl and Minnie and how she said her first words to Minnie

[@Short_one41]

Wow! 😱 how cool and touching is that 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@jenniferlaughy1672]

I just love people who wear their hearts on their sleeve... and the people you told stories about are pretty special too. 😉💕

[@alliewaterlily]

Back when my daughter was four years old we took her to Walt Disney World. When we stopped to eat, she noticed a child who was being fed through a feeding tube. She asked me what was going on and I told her let’s go over and talk to her. My daughter asked her questions and even though she was nonverbal the people with her answered for her. When it was time for us to leave they said that it was the first time someone had actually spoken to the child and didn’t treat her differently. We exchanged pins with them.

[@frozenicequeen7]

I always get emotional (in a good way) whenever I go to Disney dressed as Elsa (casual or full out) and the cast members will actually treat me like I'm the real deal! I've had people bow to me before, tell me to let it go (my personal favorite), and when I went for Halloween last year as Elsa, Anna was treating me like I was her actual sister when I met her. It's such a special feeling.

[@valsblackcatsrule8740]

I remember my mom's reaction when she met Eeyore at an unexpected meet and greet area in Epcot! She was like a little girl giggling and dancing around him and Pooh. Her smile didn't end. When mom took the family to Disney World, my daughter was 4. Her favorite princess is Cinderella. We were at a character breakfast with the princesses. They had told us that they couldn't assure that Cinderella would be at this breakfast. My daughter was feeling sad about that. Then, out came Cinderella! I don't know who was more excited, me or Vadel (my daughter.) Such a magical time! The photopass people have the best jobs. Getting to catch first reactions to the wonders of Disney! Thank you for sharing a part of your day with us!

[@stlouisrocker100]

I remember one of our security guys at Six Flags used to cheer up upset kids with some slight of hand tricks. It always made their bad days even better. He just retired last year. There's a coworker you never forget.

[@christinar7511]

Sorcerer Mickey was and still is my favorite, I have a tattoo that has keep moving forward with mickey mouse face. He saw it and loved it! He pointed to it in pictures one of my favorite moments on the trip, I was in tears he made my trip worth it.

[@SoCalMeteoriteHunter]

Beautiful stories like always! Minnie and the girl that did not speak was the absolute best.

[@danielaugustus6974]

I’ve been watching your videos off and on for about a year. I applied for spring 2020 Disney college program and I’m still waiting on an acceptance email from them, but watching your videos makes me want to be a Disney cast member even more now. I’d love the chance to be part of the magic and sharing experiences with the guests. Thank you for posting such great and thoughtful content.

[@PauwerFurry]

I kind of felt that way when I met you at Six Flags St. Louis earlier this year. I’m just doing my job, and all of the sudden, I just happen to see you walking down the hill by Mooseburger. I was excited it was like meeting a character to me! I’ve been watching your stuff for a while, and I’ve always enjoyed it! I want to thank you for stopping to talk with me, even though you weren’t in the highest of spirits, that sure made my day!

[@SirWillow]

So happy I was a blessing to you and perked up your day- and that you stopped me to say Hi. :-)

[@k001daddy]

OMG You've got me crying my eyes out just retelling these stories!

[@Moxy_1984]

I love your videos! I'm very glad you're genuine in your titles and stories, and that there not just clickbait nonsense. Keep it up!

[@jamiemadill6459]

Would love to hear more of these stories even if they are repeats I love to hear them

[@SimonSays86]

love these kind of video you make i was crying the time i was having breakfast. i wondered why my apple slices tasted salty :/ I'm so excited because it under 100 days before i go and visit disneyland for the very first time. it took me 20+ years to finally start saving up for a trip to LA, and it going to be the following first for me. 1. visiting disneyland 2. meeting the big mouse himself Mickey Mouse and all his pals and of course trying a delicious pineapple dole whip and riding all the rides if have seen as a kid on tv. can't wait

[@westlifejjfan]

Ok that Minnie mouse story actually made me cry, such a phenomenal moment. I’m going to Disney next year and am more of a fan now than I was as a child, I know I’m going to be so emotional meeting characters. I cannot wait, first time as an adult, and first time in over 10 years. It can’t come quick enough 😂

[@Sophiaaxoo]

My Heart .. I'd cry too ♥️😭

[@tomklock568]

Wow! How awesome.

[@YcatsVlogs]

that i love you minnie story got me crying

[@poutygorilla2698]

😍

[@motherofdragonsandsirens431]

I remember Toon Town, but I cant remember the Princess Room. What era was that and where was it located in Toon Town?

[@motherofdragonsandsirens431]

And now I'm crying over the nonverbal girl and Minnie Mouse.

[@SirWillow]

ToonTown at Magic Kingdom, Florida, was in the back right corner of the park. They closed and removed most of it back around 2010 when they prepared for the Fantasyland expansion. However the tents where the princess room are was located are actually still there and in use! They've just been reconfigured a bit with only 2 meeting areas now. It's where Goofy, Daisy, and Pluto meet guests now.

[@richardmeredith6534]

Real men do cry, I cried when I saw a thumbs down for this post!

[@SirWillow]

There's always a few... The good news is they don't realize that even giving it a thumbs down actually helps me in that KZbin registers it as interacting with the video, which is a good thing. :-)

[@fotostephen]

the good old days.....the characters get in trouble for sitting on the floor today

[@SirWillow]

do they seriously? That's just stupid

[@galileykwong7017]

Is there a chance that the lonely man at the parade was an undercover security?

[@SirWillow]

No. Not in this case. That was pretty obvious at the time. :-)