It's touted as a place where anything - including magic - can happen.
As adults, we may take this sentiment with a vat of salt. However, there's no denying there's an almost mythical secrecy shrouding details of what it's like to work at Disney World.
This is, in part, motivated by the company's dedication to preserving the illusion. But TrendChaser has managed to find out the secrets 'the mouse does not want you to know'.
From secret codes for vomit, body type specifications and even what 'characters' say when they don't like you, here's the lowdown on what it's like to be a Disney cast member.
Breaking character
Under no circumstance are Disney cast members allowed to break character while in costume it's said - even if they're ill. It's all about upholding the magic.
This extends to accurately personifying the very attitudes and every nuance of the character - right down to their signatures.
Disney in fact provides training for all cast members to help them get their character's signature spot-on.
Don't expect a cast member to reveal the character they're playing at that moment in time.
While they will often play more than one character over their career, all they're apparently allowed to say on the matter is:
"I'm friends with so-and-so" or “I hang out with such-and-such a character."
Fancy becoming a cast member?
There are physical guidelines.
If you fancy your chances as a Disney Princess, it's alleged you need to be between 5'4″ and 5'8″ tall.
As for the men, forget about that beard you've been lovingly cultivating since the initial 'bum-fluff' sprouting.
As a Disney employee you have to be clean-shaven. Not even an artful hint of stubble.
Oh, and get rid of any body art or unique piercings. Along with visible tattoos, these are strictly prohibited. It's one (ear) piercing for women - and that's that if you'd like to work for Disney.
You know that annoying phrase, "turn that frown upside down"? It could have been coined with working at Disney World in mind.
Frowning is forbidden. Even if you're dying on the inside, you must not portray negative emotions, unless you're a Disney baddie. In which case, frown, scowl and smoulder away.
Chewing gum is also prohibited and, it probably gos without saying, smoking too
Secret codes
Sure, cast members are rays of brilliant sunshine most of the time. But if you're rude, or if you've annoyed them in some way, listen out for some specific words.
"Have a Disney day" is apparently what staff members say when at the end of their dealings with a difficult customer.
Everyone needs to let off some steam once in a while.
While on the topic of language at Disney, when it comes to dealing with an over-excited child's vomit, or any "accident" for that matter, there's a special code for that too.
Staff will get on the radio and say, "Code V", so as not draw attention to the pile of sick steaming in the sun.
Unfortunately, as well as getting sick, kids do sometimes wander off or get lost. So, if this is the case, for safety reasons you'll never hear a cast member say "lost child".
When using the radio system, it's always "lost adult." Needless to say, this is a measure against any potential kidnappings.
The music which is played constantly over the tannoy also plays a part in the instance a child gets lost.
Disney's standard policy is to NEVER turn the music off. The only exception they make is in emergencies, such as when a child wanders off. So it's important to listen to whatever announcement causes the music to stop.
And this...
Disney World may be a riot of colour and fantasy, but that doesn't mean its exempt from penny-saving measures.
Apparently, as recently as 2001 cast members had to share underwear.
We'll just let that sink in a second.
Because of the intricacy of many of the costumes, specific underwear was required, like tights, bike shorts - even jock straps.
Employees have also claimed many of the items weren't clean when they were initially handed to them.
Some cast members allegedly contracted lice or scabies from their briefs, though Disney have not commented further on this.
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