Stepsister at Disney World Makes Mom Cry
I’ve heard a TON of former Disney employee stories but this one gave me the feels this morning and I thought I’d share it with you.
A TikTok user by the name @magicalgirlmelanie, has been speaking on the platform of some of the more unique guest encounters she’s had. Dressed in cosplay as Drizella, she recounts the time where she made a mother cry.
It’s definitely a major moment, here’s the video:
@magicalgirlmelanie I made a Disney adult cry. #excastmember #facecharacter #drizella #cosplay
According to the video, Melanie was working as the Stepsister Drizella at 1900 Park Fayre at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The eatery offered a dinner with Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Tremaine and the two evil stepsisters that were popular with guests.
If you’re not familiar with character dining, during these experiences, the characters will visit each of the tables in the restaurant where, completely immersed in their characters, they will have fun interactions and sign autographs for guests..
During one such dining experience, Melanie recalls that she visited a table that had both kids and parents. When Melanie went to sign the autograph book that the mother had, the mom advised that this book was only for princesses to sign.
Doing what any Villain would do when in character at Disney World, Melanie used this to enhance the interaction.
She recalls continuing to banter with the family and then slowly reached for the book to sign it.
In the clip she said that she did so very slowly and cautiously with ample time for the mom to stop her should she really not want her autograph.
As she continued to chat with the family, Melanie signed the book, placed it back on the table and walked away. As she was continuing to make her rounds around the restaurant, she noticed that the mother that didn’t want her autograph book signed had started crying. Melanie cited this as her only instance of making an adult cry during her time as a Cast Member.
Melanie closed the story by saying “I still think about that lady to this day.”
Melanie’s TikTok has gone viral and has already amassed over 2 million likes but according to a recent piece in the Mirror opinions seem to differ in terms of how the evil stepsister should have handled the interaction.
One commenter wrote, “She told you to not touch her property and you did .. Maybe you should’ve read the situation better.” While another said, “Not a true Disney adult then! Because that interaction should have been her FAVE! You seriously NAILED that character!”
What do you think about the way Melanie handled the situation?
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Source: Mirror