Disney cast members are the heart and soul of so much of the joy that is found by guests at Disney parks around the world. Cast members of Disney parks help create happiness for guests of all ages, not only by the services they provide, but also in the details they leave for guests to enjoy.
Some cast members at parks around the world bring their talent to life with water and a broom. Below, we explore the secrets of water broom painting and a few other ways Disney Parks cast members help create happiness for guests at Disneyland. At Mickey Visit, we are always reporting on recent news like Veterans Day crowds and new holiday food menus.
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Disney Cast Member Reveals Secrets of Broom Water Painting
Rachel McGivern, a Disneyland custodial cast member since 2018, brings the magic to life with her ability to create more than 120 characters with water and a broom.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice was the first Disney film Rachel, then aged 4 or 5, ever watched. “From that moment, I knew I wanted my whole life to be Disney,” stated Rachel. Her first trip to Disneyland came when she was 6, and from that moment, Rachel’s creativity and fascination with Disney began to take form.
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Rachel’s passion for Disney animation goes beyond her ability to bring more than 120 characters to life through water painting, as she uses a sketchbook to routinely draw new characters to add to her rotation of water-painted characters throughout the park.
Rachel’s imagination is also on display throughout her work at Disneyland, as she often provides guests with a bit of information about the character she might be drawing. “I love sharing little character facts while I draw, it makes the interaction [with guests] feel more personal,” Rachel said.
Cast members like Rachel keep the magic alive and bring happiness to guests of Disney parks throughout the world by embracing the attitude it requires to bring the happiness of Disney to guests of all ages. “During my time with Disney, I’ve learned that the best thing you can do is stay positive, stay humble, and have fun with what you do,” shared Rachel.
Rachel’s work and ability to spread happiness at Disneyland go beyond her artwork created for guests, as she is also able to express her artwork with fellow cast members. Having mastered this art as part of her own skill set, Rachel also trains many of the cast members throughout the park in their own water creations as well.
From custodial to conductor, Disney Parks cast members work to make sure each guest feels welcomed in every Disney park. Continue reading below to see the stories of Jeremiah and Daniel, two more beloved cast members dedicated to bringing happiness to guests at Disneyland.
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Conducting Happiness at Disney
Jeremiah Counihan, a conductor on the Disneyland Railroad, always dreamed of serving in this role as a Disney cast member. “I always wanted to work on the Disneyland Railroad,” said Jeremiah.
Jeremiah even recalled an account when he was a child, where a friendly cast member asked him what he wished to be when he grew up, to which Jeremiah responded, “I want to be an engineer for the steam trains.”
Jeremiah’s story is one that shows that Disney Parks cast members can bring guests much happiness in different capacities. Jeremiah began his career at Disneyland over three years ago, working in custodial and Fantasyland attractions, before transitioning to his current role as a conductor.
“My favorite part of my role is being able to say I get to help, in my own small way, continue the magical legacy of steam locomotion on Walt’s own railroad,” said Jeremiah. In paying homage to Walt Disney, Jeremiah shared, “I do my utmost to treat his locomotives with respect, and being able to sit in the same seats that Walt sat in is such an honor.”
Bringing Happiness to the Front Door
Daniel Lopez, a door attendant cast member at Disneyland’s Pixar Place Hotel, embraces the powerful truth that Disney magic and happiness can be experienced anywhere and at any time.
“I was inspired to become a cast member to bring joy and happiness to guests,” shares Daniel. In his time as a cast member, Daniel has donned the Mickey Hat, Mickey Glove, and many other items that have helped spread happiness to guests of the hotel. One of Daniel’s most fond memories of his time as a cast member was when a young girl who was blind touched his Mickey glove. The moment the young girl’s hand felt his glove, she cried all of the happy tears. “She knew. She knew she was at Disneyland,” said Daniel.
Daniel has been in his current role as a door attendant for 10 years and shows what it means to bring the Disney magic to life as a cast member. Daniel praises his leadership at Disneyland, stating, “They allow me to express myself, and I love them for that.”
Being a Disney cast member is more than simply working at a place these individuals enjoy. Serving as a cast member and bringing happiness to guests of all ages, from all walks of life and from all over the world, allows individuals such as Rachel, Jeremiah, and Daniel to live out their dreams of sharing the Disney magic and helping create lasting memories for others.
First image via Disney Parks Blog.
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