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Cast Members at all Disney parks work their tails off. They are there no matter what, rain or shine (and in Florida, the shine can be just as bad as the rain). So we asked a few previous Cast Members currently on our team what saved them when they worked in Disney World – here’s what they told us.
As you can imagine, Cast Members are on their feet for most of the day, in the hot sun or pouring rain. They come to the parks ready and prepared to work at making your trip the best experience they can. So these five items can be CRUCIAL to making their days easier.
Comfy Shoes
While being a Cast Member is lots of fun, it’s always very tiring. So those we talked to said having shoes they can stand in all day is incredibly important. Some great ones that our Cast Member friend recommended were these Hokas!
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If you’ve ever owned a pair of Hokas, you know just how comfortable they are. They are great for walking and running making them great park shoes!
Sunscreen
As we said, the Florida sun can be dangerous! That’s why the Cast Members we talked to said they ALWAYS use sunscreen.
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This one is great because it’s so lightweight and sheer, that you can hardly tell you have it on! Plus with 70 SPF, you can actually beat the Florida sun.
Hair Clips
Cast Members with long hair will know what we mean when we say our hair needs to be tied back while working at Disney World! It gets hot in a hurry and having hair in our faces is not great. That’s why we love these Minnie hair clips!
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These are so cute and they’re perfect for the parks with their Minnie Mouse design. Cast Members and parkgoers alike loved these clips.
Shoe Covers
Remember how it rains every day in the afternoon in Florida? Yeah, that’s why Cast Members said they kept a pair of these silicone shoe covers.
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These might not be the cutest things you can find, but they are certainly useful during a mid-afternoon torrential downpour in Disney World. We don’t know many people who like walking around in wet socks and shoes, and that’s why our Cast Member friend swore by them.
Compact Umbrella
The last things Cast Members told us were extremely useful were compact umbrellas. No matter when your shift is over and it starts raining, you can be prepared with one of these compact umbrellas.
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These collapsible, compact umbrellas can be useful for working and visiting the parks. They are the perfect size to fit into a park bag!
So there you have the five things that our resident friend, and past Cast Member, swears will help your day in the parks go a lot smoother!
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I began having foot problems last year. After a few recommendations, I bought a pair of Hokas. They are a God send.
I will only ever wear Hoyas while walking in the park.