Cast Member

A cast member is:

  • An actor who performs in a theatrical production, motion picture, or television program. The actors who perform in the show are collectively referred to as the cast.
  • A cast member is any employee of the various Disney theme parks, including the original Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California and the Walt Disney World Resort. This terminology is derived from Walt Disney's use of theatrical analogies when referring to park operations.

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