working for disney horror stories

Another aspect could be the strict regulations. Disney has a very particular image to uphold, so employees are constantly monitored. If they make a small mistake in their appearance or behavior while representing the company, they can face strict reprimands. I heard of an employee who got in trouble just for wearing a slightly non - standard uniform accessory.

The pressure to maintain the Disney 'magic'. Workers are constantly reminded that they are part of creating the Disney experience. This means always being cheerful and positive, even when they might be having a bad day. It can be really tough to put on a happy face all the time. I knew an employee who was having personal problems but still had to be super friendly at work.

There could be horror stories related to difficult customers. Some guests can be extremely rude and demanding. For example, they might make unreasonable requests and when not met, they would complain harshly to the staff, making the work environment very stressful.

One horror story could be the extremely long hours during peak seasons. Workers are made to stay on their feet for extended periods, often with minimal breaks. It can lead to exhaustion and burnout.

The noise level is another aspect. For those working near the rides or in areas with a lot of entertainment, the constant noise can be overwhelming. It's not just the music and announcements but also the machinery of the rides. Over time, it can affect an employee's hearing and mental well - being. And yet, they are expected to maintain a high level of performance and friendliness towards the guests regardless of this difficult working condition.

One time, an employee in the costume department had to quickly repair a very important and expensive costume right before a big show. But the necessary materials were not available in time. They had to scramble around, try different makeshift solutions and were under extreme stress. If the costume had not been ready in time, it would have been a major disaster for the show.

One horror story is about a Disney park at night. Some security guards have reported seeing a figure that looks like an old - fashioned Disney character walking around when the park is closed. It gives them the creeps. Another is that there was a rumor of a cursed Disney movie script. Every time they tried to produce the movie based on that script, strange accidents happened on set. The third story is about a Disney souvenir that a customer bought. When they got home, they noticed that the face of the Disney character on the souvenir seemed to change expressions in a very eerie way at night.

One of the well - known Disney horror stories could be the Haunted Mansion's backstory. There are tales of the ghosts that inhabit it having tragic pasts. Another might be the idea of the Evil Queen from Snow White in a more terrifying context, like her dark magic and obsession with being the fairest. Also, the story behind Ursula in The Little Mermaid can be quite spooky. She's a menacing sea witch who uses Ariel's voice for her own gain and tries to take over the underwater kingdom.

There was a situation where a server accidentally spilled a whole tray of hot soup on a customer. The customer was furious and the server was so embarrassed and scared of getting fired. It was a chaotic scene with the customer yelling and the server trying to apologize profusely. After that, the restaurant had to deal with the customer's complaints and also support the server who was really shaken up.

One horror story could be constantly being short - staffed. You end up having to cover multiple departments all by yourself. It's exhausting and there's no way to keep up with all the tasks like restocking, helping customers, and cleaning. Another could be dealing with really difficult customers who are rude and demanding all the time, and management doesn't always back you up.