I Was A Disney World Character Actor, And Here Are The Secrets You Never Knew

Published: May 31, 2026 2:31 AM • Updated: May 31, 2026 4:03 AM • Original source

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“I doubt Walt ever envisioned his creation turning into this.”

The author (middle) with her husband (right) and a friend at Disney on Halloween.

Michalla Brianna is an author, CEO/founder of Barrie Patch Books & The Healing Arts LLC, as well as an executive producer, podcast host, clinical counselor, and expressive arts therapist. She holds five university degrees in creative writing and psychology. This essay is part of a memoir told in vignettes.

This article originally appeared on HuffPost in May 2026.