Every job has its perks and its pitfalls. Even when you work at the Happiest Place on Earth. We searched the hashtag #disneycastmemberproblems to find out what kind of challenges you must face down every day when you work for the Mouse. Here are some of our favorites.

 

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The lunch of a cast member with too many drink and popcorn coupons. via @amandanuskewitz
Wooh! Back to fake smiling all day and pretending every “can you make me look younger in this photo” or “can you photoshop my fat off” joke is the first time I’ve ever heard it. via @breannanelson
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Bye bye Burgundy hair, it was fun while it lasted, unfortunately you’re too much of an upkeep for Disney’s standards. via @eatprayrundisney
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This is true for multiple reasons. If I haven’t heard from you in 5 years and you randomly ask, do you still work for Disney? Can you get me in for free? I will never speak to you ever again. via @kimbasimba__
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Two years ago today I became a cast member at the place where dreams come true. Quick shoutout to all the awful, ridiculous costumes and roles I’ve had on over the past 730 days! via @ispyskylar
My friend sent me this picture while at the gym and the only thing I saw was ESTOP! via @drk2022
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Is it just me, or is everything turning into Mickey? via @jamieled25
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(FYI: Bumpout is when you’re finally done with your shift.)
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Wahh. This is real life. I have a 2:30 a.m. shift tomorrow and Sunday. via @kholland7
The awkward moment when… #scheduledtommorowland #butactuallyfantasyland #iwaslikewtf #whelp #backtocostuming #failureisalwaysanoption #itsgg #livingthedream #livingthefantasy #disneycastmemberproblems #mylifeisawkward via @laneyynicolee
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Only five days left working for the Mouse! I will miss a lot of things, but one thing I won’t miss is all of these horrible things I had to wear to work! via @mandy9116
Got to my car, looked at myself in the mirror, and I thought, “How long have I been wearing these?” via @misshaylay
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