My Disney Story
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- Опубліковано 4 січ 2025
- I wanted to pull a Flynn Rider and start off this intro with something super dramatic like "this is the story of how my Disney dreams died", but it just didn't fit! But this IS the story about how my love for Disney started when I was 2, how life experiences shaped me into who I am today, and ultimately why I left the company. So if you are interested in that story, just keep watching!
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I think it's so cool how you openly talked about your faith with the Lord within this video and I'm so glad you followed your dreams. Even though I'm 14 this video made me want to go out and follows my dreams 💖✨
Thank you!! I feel like it's definitely something I'm intimidated to do (and it just doesn't fit in most of my videos), but it is such a big part of my life and it would feel weird leaving it out!
kenziemacbrown you should never be intimated to talk about your faith! I believe that it makes God simile because you’re sharing his love and grace with others. ♥️
It's so encouraging to hear you share about your faith! My dad passed away 3 years ago from cancer and just 7 months later I received a call from my mom that my brother had been murdered. We went from a happy Disney family of 5 to just my mom, sister, and me in just a matter of months. It was the most tragic year of my life and it continues to hurt, but God has been my lifeline through it all! Just like you, I've never really been able to relate to people my age and after that year I definitely wasn't able to, but God has a way of bringing the right people into your life to lift your spirit and speak life back into you! I've been praying for your channel and I believe it will be a source of joy for so many - you're such a wonderful example to everyone who watches!
First of all, thank you SO much for praying for my channel! That makes me feel so much more loved than you'll ever know! I can't even begin to fathom what that must have been like for you and your family! I have a coworker whose husband died suddenly last year and then her son also died suddenly a few months later. She was telling me today that she's going to take some time to heal her broken heart, but I told her that I really don't think it'll ever fully heal. I feel like you can never get back to who you were before, and that part of you dies when something like that happens. It's so hard to relate to people our age, because a lot of the time the way they react to situations or the decisions they make are based off of immature thinking. And it's hard to take that seriously when you've been forced to grow up. Although I would never wish what happened to me or you on anyone, I'm so thankful to have such a big reason to be excited about going to heaven! And on the days where I miss him SO badly, I think about how truthfully I know he doesn't miss this life because of how amazing his life became the minute he was fulfilled in Jesus' love!
AMEN, Mackenzie! :-D
Oh wow your story is incredible! I’ll pray for you!
I just want to say I love your video so much. I am a 15-year-old girl and I've always loved Disney and wanted to work at Disney and I am a Disney princess at heart. I have horrible health issues (migraines and more) which causes me to be out of school for a long period of time and I'm currently doing online school because of it. I would love to work at Disney but I know it's not realistic for me and my health but I live through my dream with your videos. 💓
I'm so sorry to hear that! I was in a very different spot in my life at 15, and I genuinely thought it would be impossible for me to get to work for Disney. But you never know what the future holds! I'll be praying for you and your health girl! I can't imagine how hard that must be!
kenziemacbrown aww thanks so much!!
Your dark smoky eye looks gorgeous paired with your hair and top! 😍
Thank you so much McKinley!! I was worried it would be too much but I couldn't help myself! Haha
There's no doubt but in my mind that your uncle played a role in making your Disney dream come true! Of course your talent alone also got you where you were but the fact everything turned out so perfectly, with your character, your living situation and the friends you made. He helped out up in heaven in some way
You know I think so too! It worked out so perfectly, I really feel like he was pulling some strings up there! I mean there are so many reasons why it SHOULDN'T have worked that it's truly a miracle the way it all fell perfectly into place. While I got to live my dream my brother got to live his and work as a game-day assistant for his favorite football team! Although obviously we couldn't get our opportunities without putting forth our own effort, I definitely feel like we have a few angels up there rooting for us :)
I feel like I'm following in your footsteps in a lot of ways... I lost an uncle-figure in January to a heart attack and trying to pick myself back up and keep going to finish off my last year of school has been hard, but getting this opportunity to go do the Disney College Program was kinda of a last minute decision for post-graduation and I got accepted into Merch. I've been looking into auditioning since high school and I'm finally going to be able to go to Chicago and try out. Praying is what got me through to here and I'm thankful to see that other people retain their peppiness and happiness at Disney even after something tragic and life changing. You are an inspiration to me to believe in myself during all of this!
I absolutely adore you! You have such a lovely personality that is so infectious, I usually cannot watch long sitdown UA-cam videos, but with yours I was glued to the screen the entire time! I am a freshman in college and applied for the DCP, but didn't even get a web-based interview. It was absolutely heartbreaking, but I still have 7 more chances to apply, and your videos help keep me excited for the future ahead! Sending love 💖
You are the sweetest person!! Thanks Emily! That's totally normal, especially if you're a freshman! If you have any work experience I would list that on the application, I think that would help! And you have plenty of time to apply! I wouldn't worry about it :)
So glad to hear about your faith and being a Disney fan. Ariel is my favorite too and I'm a believer as well. You keep being awesome!!!
Thanks Deanna!! We have a lot in common! ☺️💗
I can't believe I actually TEARED UP watching this! You seem like just a genuinely amazing and truly good person and I love that! Seeing your story go full circle from loving Ariel as a child to becoming friends with her as an adult was just so amazing, as well! I will always be sending lots of love and positive vibes your way!!!
You are so sweet, thank you! I know it's pretty crazy for me to think about how everything truly came full circle!
So happy God was apart of your Disney story!!!! Beautiful story!!!
Thank you so much Victoria! :) I gotta give credit where credit is due!
You are such a sweet spirit! So uplifting to hear you followed your dream. Isn't that what Walt dreamed about too? And it's great that you have a relationship with the Lord. I believe that if we listen to Him and follow His will everything will fall into place. God bless you in all you do! ❤
Just rewatching this video again😊
I love how you talk about your faith because you're the only UA-camr i watch who has the same beliefs as me😁 I also love hearing about how you had a dream and you made it happen
Awww thank you so much Maddi! 😊💕
Girl I'm so obsessed with you videos. There's seriously not another channel like yours! You inspire me so much!
Also, the more I watch the video, THE MORE I THINK WE ARE THE SAME PERSON AND SHOULD BE BFF'S
You are the sweetest person ever!! Thank you so much Lexi!! :)
kenziemacbrown omg crying 😭
kenziemacbrown oh my god Kenzie. I'm so sorry for your loss, but holy Molly. The EXACT same thing happened to my grandfather. He was murdered in his home by a homeless kid he was helping out... it was when I was 5 though.
Side note, I'm going to Disney World for my 21st birthday in January, and I was wondering what is a question I should ask Ariel? I want to have the most amazing experience ever, and I keep thinking about what I want to say, but I don't know!
Oh my gosh that is SO crazy!! I'm so sorry to hear that! But that's such a crazy coincidence!
I think even if you couldn't think of what to say I'm sure she would have great stories for you! But you could always ask about her favorite date with Prince Eric, her best adventure with Flounder, or her favorite concert that Sebastian composed! Just think of things regarding her story!
Your still a Disney Princess. 👸🏼.
It’s so inspirational to listen to someone like you who shares both my faith and my love for Disney. I also really appreciate the fact that you’re so open and take the time to talk about all of this, especially since I’ll never be able to work for Disney myself 😀
Love your videos. Having your innocence taken away by losing someone in such a tragic way is so hard. I'm impressed that it did not turn you into an angry, dark person, but instead brought your inner light out even stronger, which is amazing :)
you talking about how you got to love people almost made me cry LOL that's so nice
You are so sweet!!
I LOVE when youtubers aren't afraid to share their faith! I loved your channel before, but as I've continued to follow your channel, I have grown to love you as a person! You are so inspiring and sort of a role model for me! As a high schooler, I really look up to you! Thank you for what you do! It's so much fun to find a disney-lover that is also a christian girl! You are so beautiful and you inspire me to follow God and my dreams!
Since I finally have an account here lol I can share this with you finally (cause it‘s for sure pretty much the tenth time watching this video) that in regards to our Disney Stories we have so much in common!! I also grew up in California (then moved back to Switzerland where my family’s from) with annual passes and I also got my love for Disney from my Mom.. and you totally just put my thoughts into words on what I reply when people say Disney movies are just for kids! My fave characters / Princesses as a little girl were and still are to this day Belle, Ariel and Jasmine and also now Rapunzel and Anna. Also my Dad runs regularly too and recently when I came home there was the ambulance and there were doctors all over the place because over night my Dad had had serious issues... like he felt so sick and dizzy he couldn’t move and when I saw him laying there... like not even being able to open his eyes... it was sooo scary!! they then found out he had a hole in his heart since birth which had to be fixed and I also lost my uncle.. when I was sixteen he committed suicide...we were really close and that totally rocked my world.. so I really relate to what you said on how it‘s harder to relate to people your age a lot and wanting to love people. Also I’m currently at a place where I don’t think it’ll happen for me anymore... being a performer. But through yours and other videos I feel like I get at least to share in the experience somewhat. And honestly the people loving... I feel like you continue to do that with this channel not just as a Disney Character!! Just so much love for you!♥️
I absolutely love how inspiring your videos are. You truly have that Disney magic! I watch all different kinds of Disney videos, so when yours was suggested to me I could not believe my eyes. My last trip to Disney world with my family we saw you when you were spending time with Ariel. That experience was by far the best character meeting I have had so far. I will be starting college soon, and your story has given me so much hope for my future. Thank you for always putting a smile on my face. 💖
I would like to know about your daily routine when you worked at Disney. I totally understand if you can't tell us due to Disney magic, but I was just wondering😊
I think that would be a great video idea, I just don't think there's a way that I could do it without breaking character integrity! I'm sorry!
kenziemacbrown I remembered you mentioned that you also were a character attendant at times! Would you be able to do a routine video about that? Since it would mostly just be how you managed your time instead of breaking character integrity? Of course you were busy hanging out with Ariel a lot, but it would be nice to hear how you managed living in the housing provided and what you did on days off! :)
Follow Emily Enchanted! She’s in the dcp right now and she vlogs :))
Hey girl! I left my first college program early because I had gotten news that my dad passed away and I totally know what you mean about not being able to relate so much to people your age as much and having a weird relationship with God after these things happen and I just Love how open you are and thank you! Just thank you for your videos!
Just rewatching your videos and I totally relate to your love of mermaids! Ariel and The Little Mermaid are my favorites! I actually just started up a Mermaid company called Mermaid Magic Charleston! It's always been my dream to be a performer and to be a mermaid so I combined the two! Funny how a love of Disney and faith can help you achieve your dreams!
Awwww that is so cool Emma!! How wonderful that you get the chance to live out your mermaid dreams!
Thanks so much for sharing your story, Kenzie. You’re such an inspiration to me, and it proves that there’s no one specific way to make your dreams come true, and life is not always kind, even to those who are kindest in life. You bring so much hope with every experience you share and how determined you are, it just makes my heart smile for you! TLM also has a huge place in my life and my own story, and it’s amazing seeing how it manifests in yours! If only I would’ve gotten to meet your friend Ariel, from these clips I am just overjoyed for you and so thrilled to see her completely come to life, as I’m such a big time fan of Ariel (especially how her story has impacted my life). I feel like my story is just reaching that mid stage, lots has happened so far and so much has changed trajectory, and the future is a great unknown to me just ripe with potential. Life’s been, in a word, CRAZY, ranging from some absolutely amazing things that if I were writing up my own life I wouldn’t have been able to predict they would happen, and a lot of difficulty where for every high point there are several low points to go with it, and overall a lot of personal growth and development and changes in who I am (for better or worse). Maybe someday I’ll dive in and be brave enough to write more or even make a video sharing my story, it’s so easy for me to ramble on and on and on in these comments, as you know. Speaking of which, I so appreciate it whenever you read whatever incessantly long block of text I’ve written here and reply back in the sweetest fashion bc you really don’t have to do that and yet you do anyway gahhhh
I can imagine it being a honour to get to hang out with Ariel when you loved the character so much. I love your videos and I'm auditioning for Disney Paris next time they hold auditions for the second time! Wish me luck!
You could've been a great Anna too ;)
Love this. It’s beautiful how God takes the dreams of your heart and brings them to life even if it’s years later. So encouraged by this video- thanks Kenzie!
I know I just found this in 2020 so I am late but you have NO idea how helpful and truly encouraging this was for me in my season of life I am in. ESPECIALLY the faith part and the introvert / homebody part. I can totally relate. There are times where I know other "opportunity" that I seek is elsewhere but in turn it's always been super hard for me to do things alone. Faith based wise it was encouraging how God orchestrated your friend going as well because I always pray the same. God reminded me that even when I went to college, that one of my friends who I had done 4 years of theater arts with, who also lived on my street was also going to the same University and was in my same dorm! You have no idea how much I needed that "Home" connection the first couple of days I was there! I'm just praying God orchestrates that again in the next step in my life He has for me.
Well I'm glad this video is still helping someone in 2020! I definitely wish I was still at that spot with my faith. I feel like living in Florida really forced me to trust God, but I also felt like I was fully living into who He made me to be! I definitely feel more complacent in Seattle just because it's so comfortable. So hopefully in 2020 we can both lean into His promises for us together! ☺️
You are so strong, you exude such a radiance about yourself and I can tell you are able to continue putting a smile on your face even through the tragedy you've been through. I love your outlook on life
Thank you so much Tess! That is such a wonderful compliment!
This was a really beautiful story! I'm 16 and I've known about the DCP since I was 12 and I really want to be a character performer. The way that you spoke about all of your hardships and the timing not being right made me relate to you even more and I'm putting a lot of faith in God as well to lead me down the right path. I've gone most of my life not really knowing what I wanted and never really feeling like I belong, you have given me a lot hope for my future with this video. (:
Your videos are amazing. Thx for sharing your Disney story 💖
Thank you so so much! :)
I have to say that I am enjoying your videos. I remember the first time going to Disneyworld. I was 8 years old and was to excited. We stayed at the Polynesian Resort. I remember walking down Main Street and was in awe of it all.
I happened to stumble across your channel completely by chance! I did the Fall College Program a few years back (Vista Waaaaayyyy 😂) and worked in T-Land Merchandise, it was the greatest experience I’ve had, and it’s great to hear positive stories from other people! I made great friends across the globe, and encourage everyone to do exactly what you did. Apply during your spring semester senior year, and do the fall advantage or fall program, it’ll always be worth it!
I loved being able to meet different people from around the world and even around the country! Most of the students at my college were from around my area and it was cool to meet so many people from the south or the east coast!
Thank you so much for sharing your Disney story! It's inspiring to hear how you took the decision to do the program so seriously and looked at it as a job, not just a chance to hang out at Disney World. I also appreciate you including the prayer that went into the decision, too. It's so cool how you were able to follow your dreams and still leave on a happy note to pursue other life opportunities.
I also participated in a Disney program (professional internship) and went through the same struggle trying to decide if the Disney College Program was right for me when I was in college. I ended up working for two months over the summer so I could continue my studies during the school year. It's nice to know I'm not alone in that decision. Wishing you all the best with what you're doing now in Washington state!
Thank you so much Alice! It was definitely not an easy decision to make, and honestly the majority of the time I was leaning towards not doing it. I feel like being there is very over-glorified and I think it's important to include that it wasn't always easy. Obviously I loved my job but moving across the country is super challenging! I'm so glad you had a chance to experience it too! Working for Disney was definitely a bucket list item for me and I'll always treasure my time there :)
I couldn't relate more to your beginning story! I live in Pennsylvania and have always wanted to apply! Everyone especially little kids tell me I resemble Elsa which is crazy because of how much I wanted to look like/be a Disney princess when I was little! The only issue I'm having is fitting it into my schedule because I'm a full time student in Pittsburgh and in a long term relationship! Not to mention about 1000 miles away from Orlando! But its super cool to hear of someone who got to do it in a similar situation!
I was so overwhelmed because there were so many things that had to happen for it to work like you said! School, long term relationship, being far from home, etc. But I'm so glad it worked out and I feel so blessed knowing how so many things had to fall into place for it to work out!
Thank you so much for sharing, this was so very inspiring 💕I can't even imagine how hard that must of been, but at the same time it was so cool to hear how God brought Disney into your life at such a hard time. The Disney College program is something I'm highly considering (Even though I'm only 14 :) ) but I also live across the country from Florida and I can imagine getting homesick and wanting to go home. Hearing this really inspired me to keep going with what I want to do so thank you very very much ❤
Crazy how things worked out perfectly for you, huh?! I'm glad you were able to achieve your dreams & hopefully I'll be able to achieve mine soon as well 💓
It's SO crazy! There were so many reasons why it shouldn't have worked out at all but it all came together perfectly! I hope you get to achieve your dreams as well!!
@Kenziemacbrown God works in mysterious ways ☺️ & thank you!
Hey McKenzie! I just wanted to tell you that I really appreciate you telling the story of your uncle I know that is probably really hard for you. I understand what it's like to have something rock your world, my dad drowned when I was little and it's really difficult to have something like that happen. I'm so sorry you went through it, but it's wonderful how life turns itself around and eventually you see the light at the end of the tunnel! I've often thought of trying for the Disney program, but like you said as well, it's so hard to just drop everything and change your entire schedule. I just don't think I could do that at this time in my life. Anyway you're so sweet in your videos and I just wanted to share that with you!! ❤️ can't wait to see your fall makeup tutorials💋😘
I'm so sorry to hear that! It's so hard to understand why things work out the way they do. Watching a love one die of old age is so hard, but it's something completely different when you feel like their life has been robbed from them. At the same time it really does make you realize how fragile life is and appreciate the people in your life that much more! I completely understand not being able to make the college program work into your busy schedule! It's hard wanting to do something so bad but realizing as an adult you have to make decisions and you can't always do everything. I hope that maybe you'll be able to do it in the future!
Love hearing your Disney stories! You are so lucky, I'm 27 and have still never been Disney World or Disneyland. It just isn't in the cards for me. I live vicariously through you :)
Thank you! When I worked there I would meet adults in their 40s and 50s who were SO excited because they finally got the chance to go to Disney! You still have lots of life ahead of you, and you never know what the future holds!
hi mckenzie! just wanted to say that this video really hit home for me. i’ve felt so alone the past couple of months since i’ve started college (i’m currently a second semester freshman) because i’ve had so much doubt in myself about what i’m meant to be and what i’m meant to do and although nothing tragic has happened to me i still feel like i’ve had such a distant outlook on life since i’ve started school and that’s never really been who i am, which has been pretty scary for me. anyways, i’ve always felt so connected with disney for a number of reasons, but i literally just found out about all these auditions and opportunities set up for people like me (i’ve always thought performers at disney world were surely people who were adept at everything theatre-y, not just regular people with genuine positivity) and im feeling inspired :) i keep watching these videos about working for disney and the dcp and i kept asking myself how did these people make the decision to leave home like that so young and make it work but your video assumed me im not the only one who’s felt lost in trying to fit it into my life! i’ve also just felt i’m not the type of person cut out for it because like you im more introverted (especially of late) but i think i’d seriously regret it if i didn’t give myself the chance to try, so i’ve decided i’m making room in my life to go for it and try it and see where it leads me! i mean if you’re gonna be a disney princess you have to play the part right? i don’t think they would shy away from something that was scary and out of their comfort zone :) anyways sorry for the massive message, i just really can’t explain to you how much your video has helped me spiritually
You are SO sweet Sarah, and you are definitely not alone! I think it is perfectly normal for people our age to feel overwhelmed and doubt what we're supposed to do. When we're in school for K-12 our goal is to be a student or just make it through the year. But once we get to college we start to think about life after school (which isn't predetermined for us) and the possibilities are overwhelming. I do have to say I grew up a LOT in college and you still have years left to figure that out. I would say to give yourself some grace, realize you're not alone in that, and most everything happens in small, achievable steps! Like the thought of moving to Florida was SO overwhelming. But when I was looking at the big picture idea of moving to Florida I didn't think about all of the small, achievable steps along the way. Like filling out an online application for the college program, having my phone interview, going to an audition, booking a plane flight, going through DCP orientation, going through my role orientation, etc. When you break a big idea down into smaller parts it can be less overwhelming to think about! AND you still have plenty of time left in school to decide if you want to do the DCP or not!
oh my gosh! thank you so much :) that means so much to me! i will definitely keep those words close by and look back on them whenever i feel in doubt!
This made me so emotional! You have such a beautiful heart and your journey is inspiring. Thank you for being so open and best of luck to you in all you have yet to experience. You are a blessing! ❤️
You worked hard and kept trying which is what you said at the beginning "princesses go after what they want" and that's what you did so you are a real princess.
I’m 11 and my favorite is the little mermaid 2 then little mermaid Ariel’s beginning but I really hope that by the time I’m old enough to try out melody is a face character with like height ranges of Alice and fairies
You are my new favorite UA-camr. You’re absolutely amazing. I love you sharing these stories!! Thank you!!
You are so sweet!! Thank you! :)
I love your videos! I did the WDW CP Spring 2007 and LOVED it! Thank you for your positive influence! Keep making amazing videos!
Omg every time I watch your videos I say “omg she’s just like me!” like 20 times 😂 your story is amazing. Love love love this channel.
Thank you so much!
Your story is amazing! I love how you preached about walking with the Lord and your faith with him! I love walking with the Lord too and this truly showed his wonderful work upon your story to be able to be part of something you love which is Disney! This is wonderful and you inspire me to follow my dreams! :)
Thank you so much Adriana! God was such a huge part of my story, and it didn't feel right leaving Him out of it! I'm glad you can appreciate me incorporating my faith :)
No problem! :)
Thanks for sharing your personal story with us! I love your videos. Your heart just shines through your words and your smile! I think sharing your personal story is so powerful and touching. It will reach so many people and help them to relate in one way or another. 💕😊😉
You are such a sweet person, thank you so much for those encouraging words! I loved working for Disney because I was able to love people, and I'm finding I can somehow still do that through these videos! It makes me so happy knowing that I'm able to do something that brings joy into other people's lives! :)
Loved this! So proud of you for being so open and honest! Love your heart!!
I found your channel a couple of weeks ago, and fell in love! You are so different from other UA-camrs, so bright and happy always having something positive to share. Not to mention your smile is contagious! I always get so excited when you upload, especially when it's about Disney 💗
Thank you SO much Lizzy! That is such a wonderful compliment! I love making videos but when I first started my channel I literally had no idea what kind of videos to make, or how to be unique. But then I realized that I would watch a ton of Disney videos and there wasn't a lot out there! I'm so glad that people enjoy my videos, because I really do enjoy making them and being able to comment back to people! It's fun to share my love for Disney with others! :)
kenziemacbrown kenziemacbrown Honestly Disney has been such a big part of my life and I've always had an interest in the magic behind "being friends with a character" 😌 and you've been the best source for knowing the ins and out of that, so thank YOU for inspiring me!
I worked there too! It didn't go as planned and ended up terming sadly but i'm grateful for the experience!
Girl! I was not expecting a testimony! This is so awesome and great! Shine bright for the Lord, girl!
Thank you so much Hannah! 😊
This was the sweetest story!! So magical
Have you watched Swoozies Disney employee videos? They are soo hilarious I 100% recommend
No but I will now!
Hi! I just wanted to tell you that you are such an inspiration! Your videos are so amazing and clever and I love them! I grew up in California too and went to Disney all the time, so I agree with you saying it's like going to a park. But anyways, thank you so much for creating such amazing vids!!
Thank you so much Cassy!! :) I'm glad you can relate!
Cinderella, lady and the tramp, sleeping beauty, snow white and chip and Dale!!!!!!!!
You're so wonderful. You're one of the few people that I will actually fully watch through a long video and even look forward to them. I have the same dream, had it since I was a kid, so this just means a lot to hear about. I've been living in Orlando for about 6 months now and I love it!! 💖 Also, will you be doing any FX makeup tutorials? I'd LOVE to see them !
I relate to your story so much! i've auditioned several times and not made it but am so so happy for you! it sounds so incredible!
Thank you so much! It's definitely discouraging, not going to lie! And I'm so thankful it was able to work out, because I know it doesn't for a lot of people!
Weird coincidence that I noticed for some reason. When you talked about the three close friends you made during your training, you showed a picture of you four with Ariel. I quickly thought that the girl hanging out with Ariel (character integrity :) ) looked familiar, and so I checked, and I met that girl when she was hanging out with Ariel once too! I don't know, it's obviously not a big deal, but I just thought that was cool and I wanted to share. I love your videos and I hope to be a character attendant in the college program when I go to college in two years! :)
Fantastic! My favorite video of yours that I've seen so far!!
I'm so sorry about what happened to your uncle. I certainly hope that he was a believer - because if so, he truly is "in a better place". :-D
I liked the openness and honesty that you displayed in this video. It was inspiring. Also, the message of "Tomorrow isn't guaranteed" is one that so many need to hear. And I love how you discussed your relationship with God. That was wonderful!
Really great job, Mackenzie!!! :-D
He was one of the strongest Christians I ever met! As we were walking through his home afterwards we had found a note he must've recently written that said, "You can't change someone, you live a godly life and let God change them." Regardless of the horrible situation I can say it has strengthened my faith and it brings me peace knowing where he is :)
That's fantastic to hear! Thank you so much for your reply!! God bless! :-D
Oh my god me and you are so similar !! Disney and Disney world is my favourite thing in the world along with makeup !!!!
Please do a tutorial on this look!! So gorgeous!!
Keep up the great work! You are very inspiring and have a great attitude. Im also a Christian. I hope to work for Disney when I grow up. You are such an amazing person, keep it up! :)
Love this video! I am in the same boat, currently in college with no time to fit in a program, thinking about applying after I graduate. This video was very helpful!
I'm so glad! Honestly it was great doing it after I graduated (I know that might not always be an option for everyone) because I didn't feel like I was missing out on anything!
NO. WAY. I go to Azusa Pacific (basically for the same reason as you lmao) and just recently became a Cast Member!! I absolutely LOVE watching all your videos!!
This is such a beautiful story! You’re such an amazing person!! ❤️
You are so sweet, thank you!!
I really hope I become like you one day, I’m only 14 but I’ve wanted to work for Disney for the looongest time!❤️ I also thought it was funny that your “uncle” would go with you on your trips, because my “aunt”(my moms best friend) goes with us!😂
How does Ariel use the bathroom with her mermaid tail?
You spoke truth! I am 30 and lost my mom a month before I graduated high school and lost my grams 4 years ago. I learned very quickly that life is not gueranted to any one. I am junior in college and I really want to apply to the Disney College Program. I am really nervous about applying. My best friend did the program and she has really encourage me to go.She thinks I would do a good job. I would love to do photo pass. Do you have any advice?
I'm so sorry to hear that Janet! Despite death being a normal thing (I mean we're all going to die at some point) it's hard for younger people to comprehend if they haven't had to deal with it much.
I think you should totally apply! The worst thing that happens is you don't get it, but I think you'd always wonder "what if" if you don't apply. And if you get it and you get there and don't like you can always leave the program early. It happens all the time!
If you wanted the photopass option (and you get a phone interview) I would just show how your work and school experience has prepared you for that! I made a video on tips for the phone interview (ua-cam.com/video/-5r81iIc3fk/v-deo.html) and a blog post on the application process overall (kenziemacbrown.com/2018/01/apply-for-the-dcp/) if you haven't had a chance to check those out yet. I think that will give you a bit more clarity on what the process is like :)
I wish you luck and I hope you apply!
This was such an incredible video, thank you for sharing you story! ❤
I love these Disney videos so much. Please do more! You have such a lovely personality😊
Thank you so much! I keep trying to think of different videos but I might eventually run out of ideas!
Thanks for your videos, I came for the Disney audition tips but stayed thanks to your amazing personality! You are positive, touching, honest and fun, you seem to be the perfect friend or sister :)
Greetings from Paris, I am a big fan of Disney too and even if I am 24 I still wish I could be a Disney princess :D !
such an amazing story! this makes me want to apply for the college program in January now! especially at an age where I'm struggling with what God wants me to do this really pushes me towards that direction 💖
I'm so glad to hear that! I think it's so common too to feel like that when you're about to graduate. It seems like a lot of people our age are trying to figure out what they want to do with our lives, and a lot of us have absolutely no idea!
Your so inspirational! And your story is so amazing! Kenzie your amazingly beautiful. ily💗
Thank you so much Izzy! You are so sweet!
I wonder if you ever helped my daughter and I spend time with Ariel. I loved this video as well as the video you told about the family the mother passed away and your boss took the husband and the girls to meet characters and things.
Hi Kenzie!! I love your videos! I just started watching them a little less than a week ago and I’m looking forward to auditioning next year! Your videos make my day and I’m so happy I found your channel. Thank you so much for making them and I absolutely adore watching you tell stories.
Question: did you wear makeup to the auditions? If so, what did you do “makeup wise” to impress the casting director?
Thank you for your time and effort!!
Thank you so much for sharing this! You inspire me so much. Please continue to talk about your faith on this channel as you find opportunities to! :)
Thanks Kelly! I would love to do that! I'll definitely find ways to incorporate it when I can! It's kinda hard though for the makeup tutorials! Haha
Amen girl, I love this!
Thanks Skye!! :)
Kenzie, i really really love your videos and love you! Thanks for sharing all or this💜
Thank you so much Lexy!! :)
Ahhh I've been waiting forever for this video 😂😂🌹🌹 love you 💜💜
I'm wanting to do the Disney college programme next year. But leaving the UK and home is so scary🙁I love this video btw! Xxx
you are absolutely stunning, it's not even fair!!!💜
I loved this video. This is such a great idea and I really liked hearing more about you. 💛
Thank you so much! It's one of my favorite videos I've done so far, if not my favorite!
Thanks for sharing your story! I love your videos!! 💖
Thank you so much! :)
Hey! I was wondering if you could tell me what princesses you were friends with other than Ariel?xxx
love watching your Disney videos! love you! 😍
Thank you so much Adriana!!
There's so many rumors about being aged out, wow. That's crazy. I know someone that has been friends with Cinderella now for over 8-9 years. The "character pool" is tortuous! I was very upset when they never emailed or called me earlier this year.
I so glad you made this video, I am currently a senior in college going through the same struggle of determining whether or not the college program is something for me, because it would be a dream come true, or if i'm better off trying to find a job in my field right out of college. what to do, follow my dreams or my degree?
Hannah Junius of course the choice is up to you but you'll never regret following your dreams :) whatever you dream may be at the time. Also Disney always looks good on a resume. And in the college program they have awesome classes to work on your resume and how to market yourself (at least they did when I did the DCP). I may be a little biased ;) but you know in your heart the right choice for you. Best wishes!
I was able to apply and be a part of the college program without sacrificing my education, so it's definitely possible to do both! Ultimately though, you're so close to getting your degree that I would just finish your time there. At the end of the day, yes Disney looks great on a resume, but having a degree is huge. If there's a way you can do both you should! But if not, you could always audition after you graduate too!
I met you at disney!
thank you so much for your videos! I would love to be a Disney princess someday but I am only 14, so I have quite a way to go. like you I love my home (I live in Washington) and it would be hard to go to far but I would love, love, love! to work as a face charter! thank you again!
I love love love your videos they make me so happy and so pumped to go to Disney world I'm going to Disney world for the 10th time in 4 months and when I'm older I'm going to audition to be one of the princesses!! 💕💕😍😍😍
Thanks Riley! I'm so excited for you!! You're going to have a blast! What's your favorite thing to do while you're there?
Is there a video where you show lots of photos of your time as a character? This is all so interesting!
You should always fallow your dreams
Aw your story is so sweet 💕 ps I love Disney too!
I skipped ahead to like 7 30 and was like holy crap that took a dark turn
Great video! You're such a strong person! You dealt with a lot and was still able to fulfill your dream! Btw my 9 year old daughter loves The Little Mermaid and Ariel (still her favorite Disney movie and princess) and has for long time 😁
I'm sure she won't ever stop either! It's a life-long passion! Haha
Yeah she probably won't lol! I'll have to tell her that you're friends with Ariel, she'll freak out!
You sure had great experiences with Disney, but you know, I think some people know how to handle them. Still, you can live on to your dreams! And you have such a nice career as well.
Do you have any favorite Disney Afternoon shows, Mackenzie? I only saw DuckTales, Goof Troop, and Rescue Rangers. Did you know that DuckTales is now back with a new cast with one veteran who performs Donald?
That's cool! I'm sure I did when I was a kid, I don't really watch tv as much anymore. But I'm sure they have some great shows!
If Disney was in Seattle do you think you would have stayed a little longer/ do you think it would have been an easier decision to work there/ leave there?
100% yes! It was so hard for me living across the country, especially when I knew I was just going to move back anyways. I tell people all the time if it was in Washington I would've for sure stayed there longer! I just didn't see myself living there long term and that played a huge factor!
Thank u so much for responding! I love u so much and I think it's so cool that u reply to comments!!
Hi Kenzie! I want to go to APU too!!! Do you know if there is the disney college program for the summer? Thank you! God bless!😊
It's such an amazing college!! I don't think so. I know there's the "fall advantage" which goes from May to December and it adds a few months onto the fall college program. And I think there might be one for the spring that goes from January to August. But unfortunately I don't think there's one just for the summer months :(