SAM MAYO | Disney Cast Member

SAM MAYO knew at a very young age that his life was going to have to do with Disneyland. Loaded with great memories as a kid turned into becoming a cast member for the Happiest Place on Earth in January 2020. So what does that look like? And what is the journey entail? Today we find that out. In fact, Mayo left the lovely confines of Disneyland and California Adventure to move to Maui and work at Aulani, the Disney Resort located in Hawaii. There is a reason for all of it. Let's just say big things are in the near future for Sam. 

HOST STEVE BUZZARD on Sam Mayo |  "This is so bucket list for me. The Buzzard family LOVES Disneyland! So to have someone I know who works for them and is so passionate about the company ... I couldn't pass up the opportunity to have this conversation.

Our Connection |  I met Sam when he was a student at St. Ignatius in Sacramento. Essentially just watched him grow up as he moved onto Jesuit High School. It has been fun watching his journey as a Disney Cast Member.

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Chapters

• 1:39 What's The Buzz 🐝
• 4:16 Segment 1: Sam Intro
• 5:50 How Did The Disney Connection Come About?
• 8:20 Is That Something You Knew At An Early Age?
• 10:11 The Move To Hawaii
• 11:36 How Did You Get The Opportunity?
• 12:59 The Process
• 15:47 You Can Spot Those Moments
• 17:09 Are You Still In School?
• 18:35 What Is Disney University?
• 20:03 The Value You Get Is Off The Charts
• 21:11 What You Want To Do With This
• 22:41 Missing The Parks
• 26:03 Sponsor Break | R5 + Pit Boss Jerky + Little Whale 🐳
• 28:42 Segment 2
• 29:20 Family Roots In Disney
• 29:57 Working Your First Day At Disney
• 34:04 Shine The Light
• 35:52 Separating The Departments
• 36:26 The First Attraction You Worked
• 40:57 Disney Magic
• 43:20 The Culture
• 45:46 Through The Eyes Of The Cast
• 47:23 Disneyland VS California Adventure
• 49:44 Key To The Castle
• 51:05 That Is The Magic
• 53:47 Sponsor Break | R5 + Pit Boss Jerky + Little Whale 🐳
• 55:54 Segment 3: Rapid Fire
• 56:28 The Characters, How Does That Work?
• 57:24 The Plaids
• 58:35 A Bucket List Item
• 59:48 Disney Hacks
• 1:01:48 A Place To Rest Your Feet
• 1:03:18 Top 3 Rides
• 1:06:57 The Runner Ups
• 1:10:05 Visiting Other Disney Parks
• 1:12:36 Snacks
• 1:13:56 Spirit Jerseys
• 1:16:05 What Mel Brooks Said
• 1:18:13 Pins
• 1:20:42 Final Thoughts