Confessions of a Disney Cast Member
By The Disney Confessionist
- not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company, just cast members celebrating other cast members and reminiscing on their experiences -
Confessions of a Disney Cast MemberApr 17, 2024
S2 Ep 14: A Pint with Paige in Plaid
Paige has had an immense career with the Disney company, working at Disneyland Paris in Quick Service (which as a Brit is pretty unheard of), working as Guest Relations at Walt Disney World (which again, is an extreme rarity) and finally as a CRP in the UK Pavilion - Paige’s story is truly a rollercoaster and was a dream for us to listen to on this podcast.
You can follow Paige on Instagram @disneylife.withpaige
New episodes will be released every Monday and every other Thursday at midnight in the UK and respective times worldwide.
You can follow us on Instagram @thedisneyconfessionist for more content.
You can also follow Bradley and Sophie @sophiefromscotland AND @mrbradleycoker
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company.
Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing.
S2 Ep 13: Under My Electric Umbrella
Yaz has recently come back from a year working in the UK Pavilion in Epcot at Walt Disney World, where she worked as a server at the Rose & Crown on the Cultural Representative Programme.
Along with this, Yaz had previously completed a summer programme at the LEGENDARY electric umbrella. All this an more in the episode.
You can follow Yaz on Instagram @yazzz_w New episodes will be released every Monday and every other Thursday at midnight in the UK and respective times worldwide. You can follow us on Instagram @thedisneyconfessionist for more content. You can also follow Bradley and Sophie @sophiefromscotland AND @mrbradleycoker This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing.
S2 Ep 12: Meet Me at the Spooky Half Time Show
Gina has been a seamstress for many celebrities across her career, including for Joan Collins, Elton John and Lady Gaga. She is also part of an emmy-award winning team for Shakira's costume at the half-time show for the Superbowl. Gina has also been in and around theme parks for most of her career, working for Universal Orlando Resort as a seamstress and then costume designer - she has worked on Marvel characters, our favourite furry friends, along with Halloween Horror Nights. There are so many stories to unlock within this episode.
Gina is also the founder of a non-profit organisation called 'Orlando Fashion District', where the mission is to lead in the development of Orlando as a Fashion Destination and build a Garment District to unite, support and educate the creative Fashion and Costume Artisans of tomorrow. - You can find more about Orlando Fashion District, here.
You can find read more about Gina's career on her blog page, here - ginavincenza.com
New episodes will be released every Friday and every other Wednesday at midnight in the UK and respective times worldwide.
You can follow us on instagram @thedisneyconfessionist for more content. You can also follow Bradley and Sophie @sophiefromscotland AND @mrbradleycoker
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing.
S2 Ep 11: Choose, Remove, Imagineer with Lauren's Floating Lights: Part 1
In this 2-parter, today we will be going through every land in Animal Kingdom and Epcot, choosing an attraction we would take out of the parks, remove it and then imagineer a new idea for each of those lands to change the way the Disney Parks skyline looks forever.
In Part 2, we will cover Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom - coming on Monday 3rd June!
You can find Lauren on all her socials below:
Instagram - @Laurensfloatinglights
YouTube - @Laurensfloatinglights
TikTok - @Laurensfloatinglights
New episodes will be released every Monday and every other Thursday at midnight in the UK and respective times worldwide.
You can follow us on Instagram @thedisneyconfessionist for more content. You can also follow Bradley and Sophie @sophiefromscotland AND @mrbradleycoker
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing.
S2 Ep 10: Ahoy Oceaneers!
Chloe worked in youth activities for Disney Cruise Line, where she actually trained Sophie back in the day too. Chloe’s time was so much fun, especially when she was part of the re-opening team for the Disney Cruise Line UK Staycations.
You can follow Chloe on Instagram @chlogs
New episodes will be released every Monday and every other Thursday at midnight in the UK and respective times worldwide.
You can follow us on Instagram @thedisneyconfessionist for more content.
You can also follow Bradley and Sophie @sophiefromscotland AND @mrbradleycoker
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing.
S2 Ep 9: Spillin’ Tea and Flippin’ Cups
Up next on Confessions of a Disney Cast Member is a recent CRP cast member, Aaron! Aaron was a merchie in the UK Pavilion, arriving in Epcot just after the Cultural Representative programme started up again in August 2022. We hear all about the best and most challenging parts, along with lots of hilarious stories!
You can find Aaron on the following:
Instagram - @_azzacazza
TikTok - @campbell95 New episodes will be released every Monday and every other Thursday at midnight in the UK and respective times worldwide. You can follow us on Instagram @thedisneyconfessionist for more content. You can also follow Bradley and Sophie @sophiefromscotland AND @mrbradleycoker This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing.
S2 Ep 8: Imagineering 101 with Steve Probus
Up next on Confessions of a Disney Cast Member is none other than Disney imagineering legend, Steve Probus. Steve has worked across a multitude of iconic landmarks around the globe on Disney property, including Castaway Cay, Haunted Mansion, Frozen Ever After, Aulani and Pandora, along with being an Art Director for Joe Rhode at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Steve was truly an absolute delight to chat to and we can't wait for you to listen to.
As discussed in the episode, we will be back with more info on Steve's book release when the time comes. New episodes will be released every Monday and every other Thursday at midnight in the UK and respective times worldwide. You can follow us on Instagram @thedisneyconfessionist for more content. You can also follow Bradley and Sophie @sophiefromscotland AND @mrbradleycoker This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing.
S2 Ep 7: A Brit of a Chat with Charlie
This week we are very excited to talk to Charlie (aka A Brit of Charlie), who is now living in Orlando permanently - the dream for us all, right?
Charlie grew up going to Disney World, and eventually ended up working at the Swan and Dolphin on a Yummy Jobs programme, where she met her now husband - more on that in the episode. And Charlie now has a wonderful world of her own on social media, which has been recognised by The Walt Disney Company, as she has worked with them in the past too. You can find Charlie on her socials below:
Instagram - @ABritofCharlie
YouTube - @ABritofCharlie
TikTok - @ABritofCharlie
Facebook - @ABritofCharlie New episodes will be released every Friday and every other Wednesday at midnight in the UK and respective times worldwide. You can follow us on instagram @thedisneyconfessionist for more content. You can also follow Bradley and Sophie @sophiefromscotland AND @mrbradleycoker This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing.
S2 Ep 6: Paige in (Disneyland) Paris
This week we talk to Paige who worked as a performer at Disneyland Paris.
After loving the Disney Parks for years, Paige set her sights on working at our home park, Disneyland Paris - where she then became friends with many of our favourite characters, along with dancing in some of the most iconic parades. You can find Paige on Instagram @paigelangleyshaw New episodes will be released every Friday and every other Wednesday at midnight in the UK and respective times worldwide. You can follow us on instagram @thedisneyconfessionist for more content. You can also follow Bradley and Sophie @sophiefromscotland AND @mrbradleycoker This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing.
S2 Ep 5: And You're Watching Disney Channel
This week we're back with Discussionist episodes - and today, we're talking all things Disney Channel.
From our favourite and least favourite movies and TV shows, cult fandoms and the influence Disney Channel has had on the parks over the years.
New episodes will be released every Friday and every other Wednesday at midnight in the UK and respective times worldwide.
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing.
S2 Ep 4: Grab a Cuppa, Lightsaber and Let’s Make Magic
Kat tells us some hilarious stories about her time working at Walt Disney World. Once on her Cultural Exchange Programme and once on the Cultural Representative Programme. We hear all about her new found love for the Porgs, her button-making abilities, along with her not-so-best times working as a stocker in the UK Pavilion.
You can find Kat on X @Katsneverland_, along with her YouTube channel @Katsneverland
Kat also sells lots of creative items on Etsy - link here.
Along with having her own BookTok account - link here.
New episodes will be released every Friday at midnight in the UK and respective times worldwide.
You can follow us on instagram @thedisneyconfessionist for more content. You can also follow Bradley and Sophie @sophiefromscotland AND @mrbradleycoker
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing.
S2 Ep 3: On a Pixar cloud with Jim Shull
Up next on Confessions of a Disney Cast Member is none other than Disney imagineering legend, Jim Shull. In this episode, we chat with Jim through his vast career, starting with his time in storyboard and creative development at Marvel Studios. We then journey on through his time at Walt Disney imagineering where Jim became Executive Creative Director, designing new rides, shows and attractions for multiple theme parks around the world. Along with creating new ride platforms, Jim also led the creative development of new lands in hotels in Disney parks and resorts. There are so many stories Jim has to tell and we can't wait for you to hear all about it.
You can find Jim on X @JimShull, along with his website jimshull.com - And if you love hearing about all things attractions at Disney parks, you can tune in to Disney Unpacked on Youtube, where Jim unpacks all - you can find out more on their website - disneyunpacked.com New episodes will be released every Friday at midnight in the UK and respective times worldwide. You can follow us on instagram @thedisneyconfessionist for more content. You can also follow Bradley and Sophie @sophiefromscotland AND @mrbradleycoker This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing.
S2 Ep 2: Festival of the Chippy Queen
It's time for our first interview of Season 2 - and what better way than to start with our gal Charlotte who's fresh off the UK CRP. In this episode, we chat with @circleoflifechar about her three times working for the mouse. The first being on the academic exchange programme at Festival of the Lion King in Theatre Operations and Quick Service at Flame Tree Barbecue in Animal Kingdom. Then onto working at the Swan and Dolphin resort on the J1 Visa Program. Before finally being literally full circle as she went on to work at the Rose & Crown for a year post-covid. We dive deep into all of these amazing experiences Charlotte has had and boy did we have a good time chatting!
You can follow Charlotte on Instagram @CircleofLifeChar
and on Tik Tok @CircleofLifeChar New episodes will be released every Friday at midnight in the UK and respective times worldwide. You can follow us on instagram @thedisneyconfessionist for more content. You can also follow Bradley and Sophie @sophiefromscotland AND @mrbradleycoker This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing.
S2 Ep 1: New Beginnings
In this episode, we chat about where Sophie and I left off, the things that have excited us over the past year at Disney and Universal parks, what we're excited about in the year ahead, along with a preview of some of the cast members coming up on the pod VERY SOON!
New episodes will be released every Friday at midnight in the UK and respective times worldwide.
We can't wait to get back to bringing you the magic!
You can follow us on instagram @thedisneyconfessionist for more content. You can also follow Bradley and Sophie @sophiefromscotland AND @mrbradleycoker
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing.
182. Applications are Nearly Open (Disney CRP 2024)
We're back for a very special episode as applications for the next cohort of Disney UK CRP cast members are opening on Monday 5th Feb 2024, and it would be a crime if we didn't come on to give our top tips/ advice.
Here's the link to the Yummy Jobs page to apply and remember, you only have until Friday 9th Feb to apply!! https://www.yummyjobs.com/work/disneyculturalrepresentativeprogram
Please note, this podcast is not affiliated by Yummy Jobs or The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing.
Follow us on Instagram @TheDisneyConfessionist
181. Sophie’s Cruisin’ on Home
Don’t forget to go and follow Sophie @sophwallacex ✨
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist
180. Ranking 5: Best and Worst of Disney World
Don’t forget to go and follow Sophie @signsbysophieb and check out her shop on Etsy for all your Disney-inspired home furnishing needs ✨
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist
179. Ranking 4. A Sprinkle of Magic from Main Street to Fantasyland
Don’t forget to go and follow Sophie @signsbysophieb and check out her shop on Etsy for all your Disney-inspired home furnishing needs ✨
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist
178. Ranking 3. Climbing to the Top of the Tree of Life
Don’t forget to go and follow Sophie @signsbysophieb and check out her shop on Etsy for all your Disney-inspired home furnishing needs ✨
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist
177. Ranking 2: Around the World and into the Future to find the Best of the Best
Don’t forget to go and follow Sophie @signsbysophieb and check out her shop on Etsy for all your Disney-inspired home furnishing needs ✨
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist
176. Ranking 1: What’s our Hollywood Box Office smash hit?
We will be taking a break from our usual cast member episodes throughout April but there will be a new ranking episode every Friday for the next 5 weeks.
Don’t forget to go and follow Sophie @signsbysophieb and check out her shop on Etsy for all your Disney-inspired home furnishing needs ✨
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist
175. Disneyland VS California Adventure
Don’t forget to go and follow Lauren @_misspixie_, and go check out her Pop Culture podcast @poppopthepopculturepodcast ✨
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist @_misspixie_
174. A Web-Slinger in a Bridgerton Gown
Don’t forget to go and follow Noah @noahsundaylefkowitz on Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube along with checking out his website: www.noahsundaylefkowitz.co.uk
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist @noahsundaylefkowitz
173. Discussionist 9: Solo - A Solo Travellers Story
You can also check out Lauren’s amazing blog at www.laurensfloatinglights.co.uk
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist @laurensfloatinglights
172. Eddie Sotto and the Oranges of Main Street
In this week’s discussion episode of Confessions of a Disney Cast Member, we are joined by Disney Imagineering Legend, Eddie Sotto, as he tells his story from his first role as a cast member on Main Street USA, to leading concept designs for some of the world’s most loved theme park attractions. This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist @bossangeles
171. Discussionist 8: A Trip Back to Orlando and How Things Have Changed
170. Bon Voyage, (‘86) Sophie
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us and Royce on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist and @sophiewallacex
169. Discussionist 7: Food, Glorious Food (Chicken Nuggets and Mickey Waffles Only)
Follow Kadie’s food Instagram @ne.eats.and.more
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist @ne.eats.and.more
168. Taking A Trip To Andy’s Room
You can also check out Ash’s YouTube channel “Ash Bull”, where he vlogs his life at sea.
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist @ashbull1
167. Discussionist 6: All Aboard, Disney Magic At Sea
166. Imagineering at the Tiki Bar
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist @trader_brandon
Check out Brandon’s website for all of his extensive range of merchandise and comic books too… www.traderbrandon.com
165. MOOOORNING
164. Discussionist 5: Tell The Guards To Open Up The Gates (Part Two)
Join us every Friday for a new topic where we discuss the past, present and future of all things Disney.
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist @signsbysophieb
Check out Sophie’s Etsy shop: Signs By Sophie B
163. She Said “Make It A Super Stretch”
162. Discussionist 4: Tell The Guards To Open Up The Gates (Part One)
Join us every Friday for a new topic where we discuss the past, present and future of all things Disney. This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist @signsbysophieb
Check out Sophie’s Etsy shop: Signs By Sophie B
161. A UFO Sighting in the Studios of Hollywood
160. Discussionist 3: Not So Scary VS Horror Nights
159. Cruisin', Recruitin', Institutin' for that Bread Service
158. Discussionist 2: UK (Pav) Hun?
In this week’s discussion episode of Confessions of a Disney Cast Member, we will be chatting in-depth about our experiences applying for the CRP, giving you all of the advice you need to know, along with a dive into the history of world showcase and the UK pavilion. Join us every Friday for a new topic where we discuss the past, present and future of all things Disney. This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist
157. The Wizard and Goofy Take on China
James has also released a new book called ‘Instinct’. You can buy it on Amazon or check it out on Amazon Unlimited now.
Buy it here!
156. DIScussionist 1: The Big 50
This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us and Chris on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist and @chriscatney123
155. She is Living in an Emporium World
154. From Tom Sawyer Island to Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort
153. Doc McStuffins Gets Concierge Treatment at the Yacht and Beach Club
You can also follow Chels on Tik Tok @chelsrambo
152. & Just Like Magic... We're Back
151. Repping the UK and a Whole Lotta Cruisin'
150. Tik Tok... Herc is in the Building
You can also follow Nate on Tok Tok @nate.k.weir
149. The Ultimate Hungarian Adventure Guide
148. A Nickelodeon Nightmare
You can also find Kate on Tik Tok @thekatecupcakes
And on YouTube at Kate Kelly
147. Northern Ireland’s Answer To All Things Disney
You can also watch Stephen’s vlogs from his program on Youtube at Stephen’s Journal