Disney World's 'Goofy' Of 25+ Years Shares His Most Emotional Memories Of Working At Disney

Disney World is built on smiles, costumes, and carefully timed magic, but the people inside the characters' suits still have to live through the messy, emotional parts of real life. That contrast is what makes Mikey Jacobs' story hit so hard.

Jacobs spent more than 25 years playing Goofy at Disney World in Orlando, and when he opened himself up to questions on Reddit, he ended up sharing a memory that was funny, heartbreaking, and unforgettable all at once. It is the kind of story that reminds you how much happens behind the scenes.

One guest's day at the park turned into something far more meaningful than anyone expected, and Mikey never forgot it.

Below was Mikey at work!

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He worked at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, from 1989 to 2015 and gave people the opportunity to ask him anything.

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He originally intended to spoil and shed some honest light on the 'Disney Magic,' but he ended up doing something entirely different.

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Someone asked him this question, and he didn't hesitate to share.

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He began...

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Trigger warning: this is actually quite a violent, tragic story.

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A VIP experience

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That is where the story takes a sharp turn.

Mikey's magic...

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She smiled!

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"We had a wonderful day...."

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People loved that part of the story.

This is the same kind of fallout as standing up for a coworker’s cat, only to trigger a severe pet ban.

Mikey at work!

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People reacted as you would expect after hearing the heartwarming story.

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Then came the story that really stuck with him.

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The saddest story

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Scumbag!

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He never forgot that one.

Before you judge Mickey’s “Disney magic,” read about whether someone should conceal a dog’s allergy after a pet-sitting disaster.