Disney Cast Member and Lead Software Engineer Reflects on Disney Memories
Disney Cast Members are the talented and hard-working team that brings to life the magical experiences of the Disney parks each day.
And every Cast Member has a story to share about their Disney journey and the path of their career.
With the celebration of the Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary, Cast Members are reflecting at their Disney memories, as well as the progress and advancements at Walt Disney World.
Meet Michael Dixon
Meet Cast Member and Lead Software Engineer Michael Dixon. Michael and his family always had a love for Disney and frequently visited the parks.
“From a young age, the Disney Brand was my childhood. Truly, we would be here for vacations, we had the stuffed animals, we had all the magic tricks from the Magic Shop on Main Street. Even once I got to the point of needing a summer job, I knew, Disney!”
Michael’s first Disney role was as a Fantasyland merchandise host where he learned the art of personalization by embroidering guest names onto classic souvenir Mickey ears. He also learned the importance of personalized interactions.
What started as a fun summer job in the mid-1990s was the kick off for his professional Disney career.
Michael’s career journey progressed as he took on roles in Guest Relations, learning the details of Disney ticketing. This was the start of his career opening additional parks including Animal Kingdom and Hong Kong Disneyland.
Michael was an integral part of teams that assisted with ticket technology, and while Michael recognizes its important role, he aligns with Walt Disney’s belief that people make dreams into reality.
“No matter how technologically advanced we get or how much we can make everything self-sufficient or being able to be done beforehand…It doesn’t replace the people. The people make it magic.”
Behind the Nametag: Michael Dixon
Check out Michael’s story to learn more about this Disney Cast Member.
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