Today, at around 11:45 this morning, I resigned my position as a Walt Disney World cast member. And obviously... This is going to be a VERY long status. I dont even know where to begin. A few days ago, I was put on suspension pending an investigation regarding my other job as a guide. Its a conflict of interest, I know this.. And I knew this was coming, which was why I cherished literally EVERY single day I worked at Disney from February to now. The last couple days I thought very long and hard about this decision. Disney is all I have known for the last TEN YEARS. I knew this was going to hurt.. And it does.. But all the same, I feel free. Was I thrown under the bus by a fellow cast member? Probably. This is me we are talking about... I dont know this for a fact, but if thats the case, I thank whoever was responsible for that, if there was anyone at all. This was the final push I needed to cut the ties. It was time. I know this word gets thrown around all the time, but I feel unbelievably blessed for the time I have spent with the company. I mean, I got to do some ridiculously cool shit. I AM THE EVIL QUEEN. And MALEFICENT. How amazing is that?! Ha.. But at the same time, we ALL know that this company isnt what it used to be. And even though I will always look back at my time with Disney with great fondness, I will remember all of the rough things about the company as well. We are not valued. No matter if you are an hourly cast member, or a salaried cast member.. You are just a number. And very disposable. Which is so sad.. Because occasionally you come across a cast member who literally pours their heart and soul into everything they do, and they get thrown away like its no issue. Which is a feeling I know all too well... But no more. An era has truly ended for me. I wont lie, after I got off the phone with Magic Kingdom, I cried. A DECADE of my life was spent here growing, laughing, learning, crying, PERFORMING MY HEART OUT. I am actually crying right now writing this status! AUGH! But we all know whats coming next... My. Disney. Family. Ugh... You guys... My heart. You have ALL had such an impact on my life. You will never understand how much you all mean to me. How lucky am I that I got to work with FRIENDS and not just co-workers? All the laughter.. The TALKING ON STAGE. Yes, I talked on stage in costume ALL the time.. It never stopped ;) These are memories I will never let go of. I love you all. With all my heart. And guys, remember to always be kind to each other.. Support each other. You are all in that madness together and being there for one another will help on those days that are especially hard. Ill still be around and in the parks, which helps ease the sting of this just a bit... But all in all, I am happy. And I am GRATEFUL. Thank you, Disney and all those who make that magic a real thing, for 10 beautiful years. Heres to the new chapter!! I love you all.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 16:46:59 +0000
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