Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog. In what now feels like a former life, I came from a land of warm hugs and hiya pals. Yup, at one point in time, I spent hours of my life hugging strangers, signing books, dancing on the castle stage, and smiling for pictures when literally no one could see my face. It was seriously the most out-of-body (literally) and mind-blowing job I’ve ever had but it was no walk in the park.
As a performer, I encountered quite a few not-so-pleasant experiences that could have been avoided if people just knew a few helpful tips when interacting with a character in Disney World. I also experienced some of the most memorable interactions, and I’d love to share how you can help make those happen for yourself and that performer you’re interacting with!