I’ve Done Some Frankly Absurd Things for My Job as a Disney World Reporter. Here Are My Top 6.

I have one of the coolest jobs around. My list of workplace skills includes things like identifying hidden Mickeys all over Disney World, knowing all the best places to get free water, and reciting full monologues from classic Disney attractions, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

As part of my duties as a Disney World reporter, I have gone to some pretty amazing lengths to get the shot, find the scoop, or tell a story. It’s not an easy job! But it’s time I confess some of the most absurd things I’ve done on the job. Sit back and relax because we’re about to have Storytime with Breedlove.

1. The time I ate WAY too much DOLE Whip

In honor of DOLE Whip Day, I went on a wild scavenger hunt all over Disney World. Now, technically, I didn’t have to eat only DOLE Whip for the whole day, but let’s just say…I did.

In total, I conquered nine (yes, nine) DOLE Whip treats. By the end of it, I was mentally preparing for the worst, a.k.a. a trip to the hospital.

My day started out great, but by the end…well, the effects of an all-sugar diet caught up with me. Did I survive? Yes. I did it. Would I do it again? Probably not. It was a LOT of sugar. But hey, now I can say I am a total DOLE Whip EXPERT. Seriously, ask me any question about DOLE Whip and I could probably answer it.

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2. Once, I sacrificed my standing in the middle of an AllEars challenge to cover big news

Here’s a funny story. Once, I was deep in the middle of an AllEars TV challenge. I was doing pretty well in the game until I got to Tomorrowland. I got word that after an extended refurbishment, the theaters at Carousel of Progress were about to reopen (with some remodeled changes!!).

I had to pause gameplay mode and do a little investigating because, after all, I am a reporter. A Cast Member helped me and informed me when to return to the Carousel of Progress loading area to be among the first in the newly remodeled attraction. After some time, the Cast Member signaled, and I ended up being first in line.

I quickly snapped photos of the theater, gathered what I needed for the story, and was out before most people had even entered. Oh, and no surprise, I lost the challenge!

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3. Then there were the times I went to Disney World in disguise

The AllEars team has made some pretty incredible videos in Disney World, and we put a LOT of work into them. We sometimes play hide-and-seek in Disney World, so naturally, on those days, I go in disguise.

When I wore this outfit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, things got interesting. Throughout the day, random people would stop me, start up a conversation, and ask me questions like, “Where did you get your shirt?”

These people had no idea who I was, but apparently, my alter ego was a popular guy! People seemed to love him.

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4. Yes, I casually ran into Bob Gurr

Once, while reporting in Magic Kingdom, I casually ran into Bob Gurr right in front of Tomorrowland Speedway. If you aren’t familiar with him (which you should be! He’s AMAZING!), Gurr designed the iconic Tomorrowland Speedway cars and many other vehicles in the Disney parks.

I got to stop and have a nice conversation with him, and it was a DREAM moment. It was absurdly cool, and I still think about it sometimes. Bob Gurr is a Disney Imagineering LEGEND!

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5. I actually paid for a ride from Port Orleans Riverside to Port Orleans French Quarter Resort

OK, hear me out. Once, I was covering the annual Mardi Gras parade at the Port Orleans Resorts and wanted to catch both the start of the parade at Port Orleans Riverside and the end of the parade at Port Orleans French Quarter.

After covering the beginning of the parade at Riverside, I tried to take a shortcut, thinking I was walking alongside the parade route. It felt like I was walking forever, partly because I was in a rush to catch the big celebration at the end. Eventually, I thought I was approaching the entrance of the French Quarter Resort, only to realize I had made a huge loop and ended up right back at Riverside.

Frustrated, I called a rideshare for the very short drive from Riverside to the French Quarter, assuming I’d missed the parade’s arrival. But somehow, I still managed to beat them and got some great content!

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6. I spent an entire day trying to expose Lightning Lane Multi Pass

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Lighting Lane Multi Pass, I put it to the test, trying to find all the loopholes in the system. Want to know the loophole? You can show up late for your Lightning Lane return time, like really late.

You are typically given a one-hour return window, but you have two hours AFTER the return window to scan in. The best part is that, without worrying about time and stress, the original pass is deemed “used” (even though you can still use it within the three hours), allowing you to book your next Lightning Lane without using your previous one. Stacking passes just got a whole lot easier!

I had to test ride after ride to make sure this worked with every single one — and it did. It took a lot of time making sure every Lightning Lane would turn green when we scanned in up to two hours later, but hey, once those two hours are gone, you might have some issues!

As you can see, my job takes me all over Disney World! In the meantime, you can catch me on AllEars TV! Check out my latest video below.

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Have you ever done anything…unique in Disney World? Let us know in the comments!

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