Most people would not know but most Disney Cast Members (CM's) are not allowed to receive tips or gifts of any kind. I can completely understand this since we want every guest to be treated the same, as VIP's! This means that while in the parks, I am to deny tips 3 times and after that I am to take it but report it to my manager. The only time that this does not happen is if you work in a tipped position which I do not any more.
That being said, I belong to an online group for fans of the Disney Cruise Line. I became friends with someone who was showing their Fish Extender gifts (read other posts in my blog about Fish Extenders). She loves Disney and told me that the reason Disney is what it is today is due to the Cast Members and for that reason alone does she keep returning time after time to make special memories with the help of such wonderful people and Cast Members!
After talking for much time she wanted to "Thank" our Cast Members and/or me. After asking me about my favorite character (Pluto- my VIP character when I was "Special Friends" with him and many others) after exchanging addresses and after 8-10 months I received this absolutely wondEARful gift in the mail! This is an original piece of art painted on canvas using oil paints featuring Pluto!
I cannot express the joy and excitement about this piece of art! It has helped me to realize the gift that CM's are given each day to make Magic for someone and the true importance of what we do!
Thank You so very much S.D. I will treasure this forever!
