The post has some good comments.

https://bsky.app/profile/merrittk.com/post/3kfwihshd3m2b

I don't know anything about Defunctland. I just learned about from that post.

Defunctland - YouTube

Hello and welcome to Defunctland! Defunctland is a YouTube series discussing the history of extinct theme park and themed entertainment experiences. We also have a podcast, VR project, spin-off, and a whole bunch of fun stuff! Welcome to the channel!

  • InevitableSwing [none/use name]
    ·
    7 months ago

    ruins the fantasy

    When I lived in Tokyo a friend of mine told me he was at a bar and he met a guy who worked at Tokyo Disneyland as a mascot. I'm not sure if this conversation actually happened this way or my friend was pulling my leg a little. But it seems plausible to me it's real.

    Friend: "You work at Disneyland?"

    Guy: "Yeah."

    Friend: "What do you do there?"

    Guy: "I'm a mascot." [I don't remember who.]

    Friend: "You must have great stories. Tell me about it."

    Guy: "I can't. I'm not supposed to talk about it."

    Friend: "What? Why?"

    Guy: "It ruins the magic."

    • DerRedMax [comrade/them, any]
      ·
      7 months ago

      Nope. That’s real. Disney calls them Cast Members.

      Disney University

      All new Cast Members are required to attend 'Traditions' on their first day of work; this class imparts the importance of Disney culture, heritage, values, and policies through media and group activities. This is the day where new Cast Members get their first sight of backstage.