Former Cast Members Speak Out About Disney Adults

Key Points:

• TikToker Toni Kulusich (@babytoni99) went viral for videos of herself interacting closely with Peter Pan at Disneyland, sparking debate over whether her decade-long fandom crosses social boundaries.
• Critics took issue with videos showing Kulusich kissing Peter Pan on the cheek or proposing to him, though she maintains her Disney fandom is a way to embrace her inner child and is supported by her husband.
• Former Disney cast members reveal that obsessive behavior from adult fans toward character performers is more common than expected, sometimes leading to stalking and harassment, especially with increased social media access.
• Some performers, like Rob Millerick (Nick Wilde) and Justin Sanger (Hades, Woody), have experienced escalating unwanted attention from fans, which has sometimes forced Disney to ban certain guests or led performers to quit.
• Despite the challenges posed by obsessive fans, both cast members and Kulusich emphasize that enjoying Disney as an adult is not inherently problematic; issues arise when fandom crosses into stalking or possessiveness.