If you've ever met a human who works as a Walt Disney World character performer, you probably know that their trade secrets are, well, pretty secret -- they're not allowed to disclose their occupation while on park grounds, on social media or in a public forum. Now, thanks to Ihaveanotheridentity's Reddit AMA, we have a pretty in-depth look into the world of being a performer at Disney World. The Redditor claims to have played Goofy (among other characters) at Walt Disney World for over 20 years – which he backed up with a ton of photos. He answered questions about his pay rate, how hot the costumes were, furries and more. And as Ihaveanotheridentity warned readers: "This post is not for those who wish to preserve the Disney Magic." ![]() His childhood dream was to work at Disney.![]() The costumes are about as sweltering as you'd imagine.![]() It's exactly as weird as you think it is to see multiples of the same character.![]() ![]() There are cliques amongst the character performers.![]() He wasn't shy when more candid Redditors asked questions about PG-13 activities.![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Disney's employees do get paid with more than pixie dust – but not by much.![]() His most upvoted comment is a touching story about two young sisters who visited the park.They returned to Disney after witnessing their mother violently die in a car crash, and he gave them a special VIP tour. The story is pretty long but definitely worth it – click here to read it. And even though the OP had over 20 years of fun at WDW, it ultimately ended on poor terms when he was fired.![]() ![]() He's working on finding a career he's as passionate about as playing Goofy.![]() We have a feeling Ihaveanotheridentity will find a way to keep the Disney magic alive, wherever he winds up next. Featured Video For You 'Finding Dory' recut as a thriller is the stuff of nightmares |
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