106 BP: Turning the Page: Meg Patten’s 14-Year Disney Journey & Life Beyond the Magic

Turning the Page: Meg Patten’s 14-Year Disney Journey & Life Beyond the Magic

Episode Description:

This week on Backstage Pass, I’m joined by the incredibly creative and inspiring Meg Patten, a longtime Disney Cast Member turned small business owner. Meg spent 14 magical years at Disney, beginning at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, then stepping into real-life fairytales with Disney Fairytale Weddings.

She lived the dream—literally—serving as part of the Dream Squad during the Year of a Million Dreams Celebration and working behind the scenes with Disney executives on exciting, high-level projects. When the pandemic brought unexpected change, Meg took the opportunity to begin a new adventure, launching her story-driven business, Next Page with Meg, specializing in imaginative scavenger hunts and themed letter bundles for families.

Meg’s story is one of creativity, resilience, and the enduring spirit of Disney magic—even beyond the parks.

In This Episode:

- Meg’s journey from Big Thunder Mountain to dream roles behind the scenes

- Behind the magic of Disney Fairytale Weddings

- What it was like to grant wishes as part of the Dream Squad

- How she turned a tough goodbye into a new creative chapter

- The story behind her business, Next Page with Meg

Connect with Meg:

- Website: https://nextpagewithmeg.com/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/next.page.with.meg/

- https://www.facebook.com/next.page.with.meg

Other Notes from this Episode:

- Watch our Skyliner Scavenger Hunt from Next Page with Meg: https://youtu.be/PLckujJ4B7E?si=pAEgMB0vE5oZZKEB

Want to Share Your Story?

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Disclaimer:

The stories and views expressed in this podcast are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Walt Disney Company.

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