I was homeless while working at Walt Disney World. You can love Disney and still expect them to do better.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jessica Cody, a 36-year-old from central Florida. From 2010 to 2014, Cody worked as a Walt Disney World cast member, appearing as Lady Tremaine, Pluto, and other characters. She also worked as an actor and dancer at Universal Orlando Resort from 2010 to 2013. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

I was homeless while working at Walt Disney World. You can love Disney and still expect them to do better.

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