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Sisters in Pixie Dust: Disney Cast Member Legacies Decades in the Making
This National Siblings Day, a story from the heart of Walt Disney World serves as a beautiful reminder that Disney magic has a unique way of weaving families together across generations. For sisters Kate, Brittany, and Rachel Hackett, what began as childhood vacations has blossomed into a shared professional calling rooted in family tradition and a passion for creating “magic” for others.
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A Legacy Born from a Grandmother’s Love
While the three sisters now work in very different corners of the resort, their paths all trace back to a singular inspiration. Their grandmother spent 27 years as a seasonal merchandise cast member, and her dedication left a lasting impact on her granddaughters.
“We were very fortunate to spend so much time at Disney World as children,” Kate shared. “Our grandmother really shaped those memories for us.”
Those early visits planted a seed that grew into a family legacy. The sisters have even carried on a specific tradition by performing in the Candlelight Processional Cast Choir—a role their grandmother once held.
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One Leap, Three Careers
The transition from fans to cast members began with Brittany, who moved from New Jersey to Florida for school and took a part-time role at the resort. It didn’t take long for the “Disney fever” to spread. One by one, Kate and Rachel followed, eventually drawing much of their immediate family closer to the magic.
Today, their roles are as diverse as the parks themselves:
- Kate: Works in Food and Beverage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Her time in the Disney kitchens even inspired her to complete culinary school to further her career.
- Brittany: Serves as a Scheduling Specialist for Entertainment, coordinating the complex logistics for performers, technicians, and costuming cast.
- Rachel: Works with the Disney Character Events team, bringing beloved characters to life at special events across the property and beyond.
When Worlds Collide
Despite working in different departments, the sisters occasionally find their professional lives intersecting. Recently, for the first time in their six-year tenures, all three worked the same event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
“That was the first time we’d ever been able to run into each other altogether,” Rachel said. “It was such a fun experience to share all that we do with one another.”
A Family Affair
The Hacketts aren’t the only ones in the family with “pixie dust in their veins.” The sisters are joined at Walt Disney World by two uncles and an aunt, making the resort a true family business.
With more than 80,000 cast members at Walt Disney World and an average tenure of 12 years, the Hackett sisters represent the long-term career opportunities Disney provides. As Brittany puts it, working together has only strengthened their relationship.
“It just feels so normal that we’re all part of the magic,” Brittany said. “We have the sisterly bond, but we also have the cast member bond. Their advice to other families considering the leap? “Do it.”
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