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Carol Stein Debuts as Casey’s Corner Pianist

A Steinway‑recognized musician with 36 years at Walt Disney World has stepped into a visible, guest‑facing piano role to deepen live‑music nostalgia and storytelling.

Overview

  • Carol, a 36‑year Walt Disney World cast member, has begun performing as the pianist at Casey’s Corner where she plays ragtime and Disney standards for Main Street guests.
  • She is a recognized Steinway Artist with early musical training who started reading music at age two and began playing piano around age four.
  • Her Disney career began in 1990 at Pleasure Island’s Comedy Warehouse and has included regular roles at EPCOT, the Hoop‑De‑Doo Musical Revue, and the Grand Floridian.
  • Carol said she felt excited and a little nervous about the new role and has prepared new and favorite songs with the goal of bringing joy to guests, a mission she likened to Tinker Bell spreading pixie dust.
  • Disney Parks Blog announced the appointment and MickeyBlog.com corroborated the report, framing the move as a personal milestone that highlights Disney’s long tradition of live piano performance on Main Street.