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The secret life of a Disney cast member

The secret life of a Disney cast member

Chapter 4

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Thomas Kuegler
Jan 24, 2025
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My “main gate” pass that got me into any park I wanted.

“On the count of three, use the force!”

The girl extended her arm, closed her eyes, and focused heavily.

It was 10 AM at my restaurant, Studio Catering Company. We had these metal drop down doors that “closed” or “opened” the restaurant, and as she used the force, the metal doors started to……go up?!

They started to go up! As if she was using the force!

Behind the ascending doors was our Coordinator with a Darth Vader cupcake, which might be the tastiest dessert I’ve ever had.

It was a gift for the young Jedi. An offering of gratitude for helping us open the restaurant once and for all.

We pressed a button to raise the metal doors, but nobody needs to know that.

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