Disney Karen Asks for Backup, Gets Dragged Instead

A wild Karen recently appeared at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The grumpy mother claimed a PhotoPass Cast Member ruined her experience. She shared the encounter at the theme park on social media, thinking it would spark some agreeable backup. However, all she got was a barrage of unanimously opposite opinions hurled in her direction.

A Fairytale Moment

Walt Disney World offers diverse attractions and entertainment options, providing visitors with a memorable and immersive experience that caters to all ages and interests. Disney Cast Member’s commitment to quality and efficient operations contributes to a smooth and enjoyable visit, while the attention to detail creates a sense of magic and wonder throughout the entire Resort.

The PhotoPass experience at Walt Disney World enhances Guests’ visits by providing professional photographers stationed at iconic locations throughout the Park. These Cast Members are knowledgeable, friendly, and skilled at capturing moments that create lasting memories. They contribute to the character meet-and-greet experience by not only taking high-quality photos but also assisting in coordinating interactions, ensuring Guests have the opportunity to fully engage with their favorite Disney characters while capturing those magical encounters. However, that is not the opinion of one disgruntled Disney mother.

Disney Karen vs. PhotoPass

Some Guests are immune to the magic of pixie dust. The Disney World experience can be an expensive vacation, especially when it comes to preserving memories. However, there is never an obligation to purchase PhotoPass pictures.

TikTok user Jessica (@jessicaheartsmakeup) recently took to the platform to berate a PhotoPass employee for getting in the way of her video filming during her child’s meet-and-greet with Cinderella at Magic Kingdom. She claimed the Cast Member ruined the experience by periodically walking by her as she tried to capture the moment. She started the video off by asking everyone what they would do in the situation before immediately making her audience think she was entitled. The caption for her video states that she had told the PhotoPass employee that she wasn’t planning to purchase his photos.

@jessicaheartsmakeup

What would you have done?😂 #disneyfail #disneyfails #disneyfailed #disneyfailedme

♬ original sound – Jessica

Users Drag Disney Karen

Hundreds of comments told her she was entitled and the Cast Member was just doing his job. These commenters explained that employees must take photos of the experience regardless of whether or not the Guest buys them. This ensures that if someone changes their mind later, they still have the opportunity to have those memories.

User Hailley Purple offered up some truth. “He’s just doing his job. If he doesn’t take enough, he could get fired.” Another user (Jill Jeske) clarified that there is a process for the PhotoPass job:

Most of the time they are still required to take pictures so then they show up in the my Disney experience app in case someone wants it later, which happens a lot.

Things got a little brutal after this. People dragged Jessica about her entitled Karen behavior. “I bet you marched straight down to City Hall and demanded 4 fast passes for that guy ruining your entire trip,” said user @sherryishere. Another user (Sones) was just as blunt:

You’re entitled. He’s trying to keep his paycheck. Get over yourself and pay for the photos when you’ve already traveled this far for the experience.

Jessica defended herself, saying people were taking it too seriously. She claimed she wasn’t upset, was kind to the Cast Member, and it wasn’t that serious. However, the damage was already done.

The beauty and curse of being online is that everyone has an opinion. This mother might not think her reaction was entitled, but many others accused her of it. They could, however,  all agree that Cinderella was giving off some ridiculously big eyes for the photo.