There are stories about employees having to work long hours during peak seasons without proper breaks. For example, during holidays, the park is super busy. An employee shared that they were made to work 12 - hour shifts back - to - back with only short meal breaks. They were so exhausted by the end of the day that it felt like a horror experience just to keep going.
One horror story could be dealing with extremely rude guests. Some guests might yell at employees for no good reason, like if a ride breaks down briefly. An employee once told me that a guest got angry because a character they wanted to see was on a break. The guest started shouting and making a scene, which was really scary for the employee.
A Disneyland employee working in the gift shop had a customer who wanted to buy a very large stuffed animal. When the customer realized they couldn't fit it in their suitcase, the employee found a big box and some string and made a makeshift backpack out of it so the customer could carry the stuffed animal around the park. It was hilarious to see the customer walking around with this huge 'backpack'.
One horror story is about a malfunctioning ride. People were stuck on a roller coaster for hours in the dark, with no communication from the staff at first. It was really terrifying for those on the ride, especially the children.
An employee was leading a parade. Suddenly, a dog ran into the parade route. Instead of panicking, the employee picked up the dog and carried it along in the parade for a while. The dog seemed to enjoy it and the onlookers were amused.
One horror story could be about a haunted version of Cinderella's castle. Imagine at night, when the park is closed, strange noises come from the castle as if the spirits of those who built it are restless. Another could be a dark twist on Snow White, where the Evil Queen's magic goes out of control and starts to affect the whole Disneyland. For example, the forest near Snow White's ride becomes a place filled with menacing illusions.
Well, there could be horror stories related to the physical conditions. For example, the costumes that employees have to wear might be uncomfortable, especially in hot weather. They can cause sweating and chafing. Also, the backstage areas might not be as well - maintained as the front - of - house areas. There could be safety hazards like exposed wires or slippery floors. Plus, some employees might experience being overworked during special events when there are extra shows and parades to manage.
There are also stories of employees having to deal with pranksters. For example, a group of teenagers thought it would be funny to set off a fake 'emergency' near a ride. The employees had to waste time and resources dealing with this false alarm, and it was really frustrating and a bit of a horror for them as they were worried about real emergencies at the same time.
One horror story is about a malfunctioning ride. There was a time when a roller coaster at Disneyland suddenly stopped mid - ride. Passengers were left hanging upside down for several minutes, feeling terrified and worried about their safety. It was a really scary experience for them.
There are also stories about strange noises coming from certain areas of the park after closing. Some employees claim to have heard unexplained creaking and moaning sounds, as if the park had a life of its own. It gives an eerie feeling, especially when they are alone doing their closing duties.
One horror story could be about the extremely long working hours. An employee might have been made to work 12 - 14 hours a day during peak seasons like Christmas without proper overtime pay. They were constantly exhausted but still had to meet high sales targets.
In a coffee shop, I was sitting at a corner table working on my laptop. A woman walked up to me and asked me to make her a special coffee. I was shocked and told her I was just a customer. She then said I looked like I worked there. I was so embarrassed. I think it might be because I was wearing a black shirt similar to the baristas' uniforms. But it was still a very uncomfortable situation that made me not want to go back to that coffee shop for a while.