Sophie Chats With ... Meg Rojahn

Margaret "Meg" Rojahn, 28, is a character attendant at Walt Disney World. She earned a bachelor's degree  in Creative Writing/Theater performance from Susquehanna University and is currently working on a master's degree in Arts and Culture Management and Marketing from the University of Denver.

Meg is originally from Manchester, Pa., and graduated from Northeastern High School. She currently lives in Clermont, Fla.

Fun fact: Growing up, Meg's family loved Disney World and when she was in Kindergarten, she told everyone she'd work for Mickey when she grew up! And she did!

How did you get your job working at Disney World?

I got my job at Disney with what they call the Disney College Program! It’s open to college students so they can get work experience. I graduated college on Sunday, and started working the next week! Then I liked it so much, I decided to stay, and now it’s been six years!

(Courtesy of Meg Rojahn)

What do you do as a character attendant?

My job as a character attendant is to help out. I make sure our Disney Character friends are getting to meet as many new friends as possible, and that everyone feels safe! It can be a lot when there are so many people excited to talk to you, or when you get to meet a big celebrity like Mickey Mouse. I’m there to help make sure that nobody feels left out or sad and that everyone can have a picture and a hug from our friends!

 

Meg loves her job! (Courtesy of Meg Rojahn)

What do you plan to do when your job at Disney is over?

Right now, I’m back in school with what Disney calls the Aspire program. They're helping me go to school! I’m majoring in Arts and Culture Management with an emphasis in Marketing, which is a really fancy way of saying I’m learning how to run an Arts business like a Museum or a Theater. I should be graduating early next year, and then I’m hoping to do a little exploring and traveling while looking for my next job!

What is your favorite memory from your time working at Disney World?

Oh boy! I have so many. I love getting to help people with their Make-a-Wish trips, for kids who are really sick. I’ve gotten to help a couple people decide to get married, or tell their families they’re having a baby! That’s always a lot of fun.

I think though, my favorite is when somebody gets to meet their favorite character. Ariel and I were together one day, and these two grown-up ladies came in to meet her. Both spoke Spanish and Ariel and I don’t, so that can be hard. But the one lady sat down next to Ariel, and was so excited, she started crying! And Ariel sat and held her hands, and talked quietly with the lady, even though they didn’t speak the same language. When the ladies left, they gave me and Ariel big hugs! Even though I didn’t speak the same language as the lady, I understood how happy she was to get to meet her favorite princess.

Sometimes, we forget that grown-ups are really just big kids, and I love getting to see them be big kids.

Who are your favorite Disney characters and why?

Another hard question!

Belle is my favorite princess, ever since I was really little. But Tiana and Moana are also really special to me too, because we used to spend lots of time together. Tiana taught me how to make gumbo, and Moana has been teaching me how to dance.

And then there’s Goofy! I also really love him. He’s been one of my best buddies since I moved to Florida. He always makes me feel pretty special.

I feel very lucky that my favorite characters are now some of my very best friends!

Thanks Miss Meg! I loved learning all about your job at Disney World! And thank you for sending so many great pictures too!