Katie Whetsell was interested in musicals and Disney movies from an early age. When her mother, Karen, was diagnosed (诊断) with cancer, the family made a1to go to Disney World, which had been a long-time dream vacation for Karen. They2and headed to Disney World for a trip that none of them would ever 3.Katie would remember forever the moment that4her life on that trip. After a long day at the parks, the Whetsells decided to5one of Disney World's many nightly light shows. While watching, a performer6Karen and rested her hand on Karen's shoulder. They exchanged smiles and, to this day, Katie remembers how7her mom looked. The whole family was8and moved to tears.
This was the day when Katie decided she wanted to9for Disney as a performer. Katie began to follow her dream after she received her10in musical theater from Otterbein University. Her hard work finally11when she got a job on Disney Cruise Line in 2009, and later as a12in "Disney on Classic" in Tokyo.
Katie has a strong message for everyone,13people who may be experiencing a hard time. "Just like in your favorite Disney movie," she says, "there is always some kind of14or pressure. But remember to15those moments, too, because they are taking you to your happy ending."
