Cast Member Appreciation Forum

**Lou Mongello** · 05-25-2005, 06:30 PM

A place to write stories (and Cast Members to read them) about CMs who really made our WDW experience Magical!

The goal of this forum is for us to have a place to write about special experiences with Cast Members during our visits. Please post only positive experiences in this forum.

Cast Members (CMs) work hard to make our visits magical, this is a place for us to write about and them to read about the fruits of their labors. I also write letters to WDW about them too, but they don't always hear that feedback, so this is a more immediate way for them to get feedback.

It is also a place to suggest things that we can do to make a CM's day!

Please give out the URL to this forum liberally!

MandaBella · 05-25-2005, 06:32 PM

Great idea Lou. The CMs at the Haunted Mansion and Tower of Terror are some of the best, especially when they are in character.

viks · 05-25-2005, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandabella

Great idea Lou. The CMs at the Haunted Mansion and Tower of Terror are some of the best, especially when they are in character.

Ive often wondered how they go about recruiting for that, "creepy cm wanted, must look a bit dodgy", i know most of its acting but they really did looks like someone you would want to avoid!

MommytoMJM · 05-25-2005, 06:46 PM

Wheee, thanks for putting this up here Lou!

I am glad we can now have a place to rave about our favorite CM's!

As soon as I feel better I will start posting the many stories I have built up!

**Lou Mongello** · 05-26-2005, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mandabella

Great idea Lou. The CMs at the Haunted Mansion and Tower of Terror are some of the best, especially when they are in character.

Actually, thanks to MommytoMJM for this great idea!!

MommytoMJM · 05-26-2005, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AKQJ10

Actually, thanks to MommytoMJM for this great idea!!

Awwww, thanks Lou! I hope to be feeling better soon so I can post some examples of stories.....unfortunately, MJ now has a fever of 102, so it may be another few days, sigh!

MandaBella · 05-26-2005, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by AKQJ10

Actually, thanks to MommytoMJM for this great idea!!

Thanks Bonny!

MommytoMJM · 05-26-2005, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandabella

Thanks Bonny!

You are welcome!

We just have so many AWESOME experiences with CM's we love to talk about them!

nanna · 05-23-2006, 02:39 PM

:mickey: hey i found u on this tread that im now apart of. i miss yall very much!!!! tell mj that i miis her and love her very much!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by MommytoMJM

Wheee, thanks for putting this up here Lou!

I am glad we can now have a place to rave about our favorite CM's!

As soon as I feel better I will start posting the many stories I have built up!

MagicLists · 02-11-2007, 07:36 PM

You know I have to say in my many experiences at WDW I have not had a single bad experience with a cast member!! What company can you think of that has a track record like that? It just goes to show what a little extra work from your employees brings to the table, and I would be lying if I said I didn't compare most experiences with WDW.

Great job team, you deserve A Million Gold Stars!

firemedic · 02-12-2007, 10:45 AM

Ok, I'll start. My wife and I stayed at the POFQ and we were way in the back. Every morning when we set out for the bus stop, the same CM would stop and give us a ride to the bus stop on his golf cart. He would always insist that he was "going that way" and that we would be walking for miles in the parks so why not ride when we could. And I hate to say it, but his name escapes me now. Maybe we'll run into him the next time we go.

rae! · 03-19-2007, 08:27 PM

During our trip to Disney this past weekend it was great and I want to tell everyone about Dan at Epcot at the booth where they sell the trees from the lab and set up the behind the scenes tour.WE were looking for a Red wood tree sapling and the day before they had none.We took the hydroponics tour and saw a man in the lab during the tour.Later my daughter asked him if they had any more red woods and he had just brought some in and smiled and turned one around to her.And then gave her three more choices.WE bought one.He was very kind and was a great big help. We appreciate you Dan and Thanks!!!!!

rae! · 03-19-2007, 08:35 PM

Then on our last day at Disney in MGM we were getting ready to leave to come home my daughter was again looking for a baby simba to buy and we couldn't go back to animal kingdom.My daughter ask KAYLA( in the store on hollywood blvd. where the build your patato heads.)if she had any.She took the time out to go and look since there were none out on display.It took her about 5 mintues and brought back a whole bag of them.She saved the day!!!!

We were unable to go back to get the baby simba and she found some.Thank you so much for doing that,we didn't have to leave and have her disappointed.
Thank You!!!!!!!

05-25-2005, 06:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lou Mongello Lou Mongello (AKQJ10) - WDW Trivia Book Author and Site Owner/Admin Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scotch Plains, NJ Posts: 7,858	Cast Member Appreciation Forum A place to write stories (and Cast Members to read them) about CMs who really made our WDW experience Magical! The goal of this forum is for us to have a place to write about special experiences with Cast Members during our visits. Please post only positive experiences in this forum. Cast Members (CMs) work hard to make our visits magical, this is a place for us to write about and them to read about the fruits of their labors. I also write letters to WDW about them too, but they don't always hear that feedback, so this is a more immediate way for them to get feedback. It is also a place to suggest things that we can do to make a CM's day! Please give out the URL to this forum liberally! __________________ Lou Mongello WDW Trivia Books Author & Site Owner AKQJ10 >: 4 8 15 16 23 42 Listen to The WDW Radio Show Disney podcast Your Walt Disney World Information "Station"

05-25-2005, 06:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
MandaBella Daughter of a Gravy Winner Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Diamond State Posts: 22,982	Great idea Lou. The CMs at the Haunted Mansion and Tower of Terror are some of the best, especially when they are in character. __________________ Amanda (aka Grey Goose)

05-25-2005, 06:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
MommytoMJM DisneyWorldTrivia Mod - Living Disney as a Lifestyle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Watching Wishes from my patio! Posts: 1,254	Wheee, thanks for putting this up here Lou! I am glad we can now have a place to rave about our favorite CM's! As soon as I feel better I will start posting the many stories I have built up! __________________ Bonny June, Homeschooler, Webmaster and SNK/Adoption Advocate~~Marjorie June Mailani Adopted SNK, Disney Fanatic, Joyous, Cheerful, Incredible Kid~~Andrew, Cast Member, Disney Reservations Center~~Heart Mom to Cody (adoption loss 10-00) (linkie fixed...heh heh, thanks Val!)

02-12-2007, 10:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
firemedic PFD Station 1: "The Nut House" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Officially planning the 2009 trip!! Posts: 3,051	Ok, I'll start. My wife and I stayed at the POFQ and we were way in the back. Every morning when we set out for the bus stop, the same CM would stop and give us a ride to the bus stop on his golf cart. He would always insist that he was "going that way" and that we would be walking for miles in the parks so why not ride when we could. And I hate to say it, but his name escapes me now. Maybe we'll run into him the next time we go. __________________ I love being a firefighter....It takes my mind off common sense!

03-19-2007, 08:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
rae! D-Ticket Holder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pembroke Pines Florida Posts: 231	During our trip to Disney this past weekend it was great and I want to tell everyone about Dan at Epcot at the booth where they sell the trees from the lab and set up the behind the scenes tour.WE were looking for a Red wood tree sapling and the day before they had none.We took the hydroponics tour and saw a man in the lab during the tour.Later my daughter asked him if they had any more red woods and he had just brought some in and smiled and turned one around to her.And then gave her three more choices.WE bought one.He was very kind and was a great big help. We appreciate you Dan and Thanks!!!!! __________________ Half Marathon 2009 Rae Team Voice 09' Team Voice Founder TOT 13k 10/07 walked 2:14:27 Minnie Marathon Weekend 08 2:25:24 Train Hard,Have fun,Stay injury free!!! All About The Mouseketeer #39

02-11-2007, 07:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
MagicLists A-Ticket holder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Grand Lake, CO Posts: 11	You know I have to say in my many experiences at WDW I have not had a single bad experience with a cast member!! What company can you think of that has a track record like that? It just goes to show what a little extra work from your employees brings to the table, and I would be lying if I said I didn't compare most experiences with WDW. Great job team, you deserve A Million Gold Stars!

03-19-2007, 08:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
rae! D-Ticket Holder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pembroke Pines Florida Posts: 231	Then on our last day at Disney in MGM we were getting ready to leave to come home my daughter was again looking for a baby simba to buy and we couldn't go back to animal kingdom.My daughter ask KAYLA( in the store on hollywood blvd. where the build your patato heads.)if she had any.She took the time out to go and look since there were none out on display.It took her about 5 mintues and brought back a whole bag of them.She saved the day!!!! We were unable to go back to get the baby simba and she found some.Thank you so much for doing that,we didn't have to leave and have her disappointed. Thank You!!!!!!! __________________ Half Marathon 2009 Rae Team Voice 09' Team Voice Founder TOT 13k 10/07 walked 2:14:27 Minnie Marathon Weekend 08 2:25:24 Train Hard,Have fun,Stay injury free!!! All About The Mouseketeer #39

04-16-2007, 02:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
disneyveteran 24 trips to the World and counting Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Just outside Chicago, IL Posts: 526