I was over in Orlando for a few days doing something for my dad (not a vacation) but luckily got a day spare so popped into the Magic Kingdom by myself. I was enjoying myself and decided to have a spot of lunch at Cosmic Rays. Anyhow as I was eating my burger this gentleman approached me, smiled and asked if I minded him sharing my table. I found it odd as there were other empty tables, but said "no, not at all" and he sat down. After a bit of polite chat about myself I asked him what brought him to Disney that day? And then the fun began :lookaroun
"Actually I own Disney World but don't tell everyone or they'll be wanting free stuff from me" was his reply. I sat there in that moment where you realise that there's something strange going on and thinking "why me and how do I get out of this". He then continued to explain that he was a Disney family member and that even though it was a secret, he really owned the company but didn't want the fame and so only told those he felt were "honest Disney guests" who he sensed "wouldn't tell". He seemed harmless enough so I politely chatted whilst planning my emergency escape route and wondering how effective my plastic knife would be if it came to blows (I decided not very and decided mustard in the eyes would do more damage).
Then as I finished my burger he insisted he get me a free desert. I agreed as I thought this would be interesting and he walked to a staff member at the till. He quietly spoke to them and they took no money and motioned him to the counter where he collected two cakes and brought them over! He said he gets everything free as he owns it all anyway and I began to wonder if I was on a hidden camera show. He then proceeded to warn me of the illegal immigrants that lived at Typhoon Lagoon but not to worry as the army were being brought in at night to hunt them down and flush them out. After finishing my cake I thanked him but said I really had to go and he then said "Here you go and enjoy my parks" and handed me six 'Anytime fast passes'. I thanked him and left bewildered and to my amazement discovered all six were accepted that afternoon, no questions asked
So if a Jesus lookalike calling himself 'John' approaches you in the parks, you never know, you may get a free desert and fast passes (or possibly murdered, it could go either way) :wave:
"Actually I own Disney World but don't tell everyone or they'll be wanting free stuff from me" was his reply. I sat there in that moment where you realise that there's something strange going on and thinking "why me and how do I get out of this". He then continued to explain that he was a Disney family member and that even though it was a secret, he really owned the company but didn't want the fame and so only told those he felt were "honest Disney guests" who he sensed "wouldn't tell". He seemed harmless enough so I politely chatted whilst planning my emergency escape route and wondering how effective my plastic knife would be if it came to blows (I decided not very and decided mustard in the eyes would do more damage).
Then as I finished my burger he insisted he get me a free desert. I agreed as I thought this would be interesting and he walked to a staff member at the till. He quietly spoke to them and they took no money and motioned him to the counter where he collected two cakes and brought them over! He said he gets everything free as he owns it all anyway and I began to wonder if I was on a hidden camera show. He then proceeded to warn me of the illegal immigrants that lived at Typhoon Lagoon but not to worry as the army were being brought in at night to hunt them down and flush them out. After finishing my cake I thanked him but said I really had to go and he then said "Here you go and enjoy my parks" and handed me six 'Anytime fast passes'. I thanked him and left bewildered and to my amazement discovered all six were accepted that afternoon, no questions asked
So if a Jesus lookalike calling himself 'John' approaches you in the parks, you never know, you may get a free desert and fast passes (or possibly murdered, it could go either way) :wave:
