When you visit Walt Disney World, the rides, parades, and fireworks might be what you remember most, but none of that magic would shine the same way without the Cast Members.
By the castle facing down Main Street
From the smiling face that welcomes you at the gate to the performer who brings your favorite character to life, every Cast Member plays a role in creating that unforgettable Disney experience. They’re the heart and soul of the parks, working tirelessly behind the scenes and onstage to make sure the magic feels real for every guest. And while many roles get the spotlight, some of the most beloved Cast Members are the ones doing the hardest, and let’s be honest, messiest jobs in Disney World.
When you think of your favorite Disney Cast Member, you might picture a friendly Jungle Cruise skipper cracking corny jokes, or maybe the Dapper Dans serenading down Main Street. But ask any seasoned Disney fan, and they’ll tell you who the real MVPs are. These are the ones who have quite literally the crummiest job in the park: the horse poop cleaners.
Horse-drawn trolly
That’s right. Every time Disney brings out its majestic horses, whether pulling a trolley down Main Street or trotting proudly during a parade, Cast Members are trailing right behind them, dustpan and broom in hand, ready for action. And when they march by, guests love to cheer for them. Loudly. Because Disney fans know these Cast Members are saving the magic, one scoop at a time.
And let’s be real: their timing is spot on. The instant a horse leaves a little “pixie present” behind, swoosh — it’s gone, like magic. Kids giggle, adults clap, and the whole crowd shows some love for the Cast Members who turn the worst job in Disney World into one of the most beloved.
Boo to You Parade
And when it comes to Disney’s horses, the magic starts at Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. This is where the famous horses that pull the Main Street trolleys appear in parades, and even carry the Headless Horseman call home. The ranch is a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility where guests can actually stop by to see the horses, learn about their care, and get a glimpse of how Disney ensures these animals are treated like royalty. It’s a charming reminder that even Disney’s four-legged Cast Members have a special place in the magic.
Horses at Tri Circle D
So next time you’re at Walt Disney World and you see those Cast Members trailing behind the horses, give them an extra round of applause. They may not wear fancy costumes or headline the show, but they’re proof that even the toughest job can still make you a fan favorite.
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I have horses, this isn’t the worst job in Magic Kingdom. The worst job is all the restroom attendants keeping things neat and tidy while park attendants can’t be bothered to do the same.
If you applaud, the horses will think that it’s for something they have done and keep doing it for the admiration!
Seriously though, at one stage they didn’t have poop scoopers during the parades. The horses all wore bum bags to catch it in.
I was only grumbling about it earlier today when I spotted a huge pile on our street. I commented to my husband that they should wear the bum bags like the Disney horses used to.
I presume they weren’t quite as successful as they hoped now they have someone scooping for them again.