The Magic We Made

The Magic We Made - Big Thunder Mountain Guild Round Table

The Big Thunder Mountain Guild is taking over the podcast! Former cast members from across Walt Disney World, many who worked at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and others from different attractions and roles around the park, are coming together in Orlando for a special round table reunion. In this episode, past guests of The Magic We Made share stories from their time as cast members, unforgettable moments in the parks, and the friendships that have kept the Guild together long after their Disney days. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @force_perspective, and on Facebook at Force Perspective. New episodes are released every other Monday, and you can listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

The Magic We Made - Episode 8 - Rick Dolishny

In this episode, we are joined by Rick Dolishny as he shares how a trip from Canada to Epcot unexpectedly placed him among one of the very first Cultural Representative classes in 1985. From working throughout the Canada Pavilion to discovering a passion for computers, technology, and media through Disney entertainment, Rick reflects on experiencing Epcot in its earliest years and how that time shaped his future. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @force_perspective, and on Facebook at Force Perspective. New episodes are released every other Monday, and you can listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

The Magic We Made - Episode 7 - Greg + Darian

Greg’s theme park journey took him from Frontierland to Test Track and even over to Islands of Adventure, giving him a front row seat to some of the wildest and most memorable moments parks have to offer. In this episode, Greg shares the reality of working inside the parks, the local hangouts where Cast Members unwound after long shifts, and the friendships that made the chaos worth it. We also dive into how Disney played a role in his love story with his wife, Darian, and how the two of them are now continuing to make magic through their nonprofit work.

The Magic We Made - Episode 6 - Nikkie

This week on The Magic We Made, we’re joined by Nikkie, a familiar face to so many in the Disney Instagram community. Before becoming a creator, Nikkie worked at Walt Disney World from 2009 to 2013, spending time in merchandising throughout the parks and resorts before transitioning to the front desk at the Swan and Dolphin. In this episode, Nikkie shares what it was like creating magic on both sides of the guest experience, from helping guests find the perfect souvenir to being part of their resort stay. We talk about how those years shaped her love for Disney, the moments that stayed with her long after clocking out, and how that time continues to influence the way she shows up in the Disney community today. Follow along with our Disney fun every day on Instagram and TikTok. Become a patron on our Patreon for even more behind the scenes magic!

The Magic We Made - Episode 5 - Adam Wesolowski

In this episode of The Magic We Made, we sit down with Adam to explore his time working at Walt Disney World in the late 90s, with roles in both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. As we continue our coverage of what we affectionately call the Big Thunder Mountain Guild, Adam shares stories filled with fun, connection, and the kind of memories only Cast Members from that era can tell. From the friendships he made to the moments that defined his experience, this episode offers such a warm look into the Disney of the past. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @force_perspective, and on Facebook at Force Perspective. New episodes are released every other Monday, and you can listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.