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Name

Amy Ziese

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Country

United States

Biography

I'm a full time freelance writer and former resident of Orlando, Florida. In the early 2000's I did two stints as a Disney CP, then joined the full-time ranks of Disney Cast Members. During my time at Disney I worked in all four theme parks at least once. Today I enjoy traveling around the country, experiencing and writing about all manner of destinations, both theme parks and beyond.

Articles by Amy Ziese:

Here's What Happens Behind Closed Doors at Your Favorite Walt Disney World Attractions

The watchful eye of the tower is an essential component that keeps everything running smoothly.

5 Reasons Walt Disney World's Wait Times are Almost Never Accurate

Taking a broader look at how wait times are calculated and what can change them will help you understand what to expect the next time you hop in a queue.

The 6 Least Magical Things About Working at Walt Disney World

Unfortunately, Disney isn’t all magical, and putting in those hours as a Cast Member has some distinctive down sides

5 Things Disney Housekeepers Wish You Knew

Here are a few things your housekeeper probably wishes she could tell you, and some tips for responding appropriately to the rules.

4 Extravagant (and Expensive) Ways to Explore Walt Disney World

If you’re willing to add several hundred dollars to the price of your park ticket, here are some tour guide services you can indulge in.

7 Things You Should Never Ask a Disney Cast Member To Do

Walt Disney World Cast Members hear a lot of strange questions during the day...

6 Universal Team Member Perks That Top Those for Disney Cast Members

There are some particular perks that Universal goes above and beyond to offer Team Members.

4 Cast Member Tips for Dealing With Ride Breakdowns at Disney Theme Parks

Attraction downtimes are more common than you might think, but this setback doesn't have to ruin your day.

6 Awesome Details to Check Out at Walt Disney World: Sunset Boulevard

Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to some of the park’s most popular attractions.

The 5 Best and Worst Attractions to Escape Bad Weather at Walt Disney World

Florida is generally thought of as sunny and warm, but the weather here can get unpleasant for a number of reasons.

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