Geena Davis shares unexpected story of going undercover as Goofy at Disney Park
The actress said she was guided on how to move like the character before greeting park visitors
Geena Davis has revealed a surprising throwback from her Disneyland visit, sharing that she once spent several hours secretly dressed as Goofy and interacted with guests at the theme park.
The 70-year-old actress made the revelation during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, after an audience member asked her to confirm a long-circulating rumor about her time at the park.
The former Disneyland employee recalled hearing that Davis had once stepped into a character costume and mingled with visitors, prompting the actress to set the record straight.
“I understood that nobody’s ever allowed to do this, but somehow, they let me be Goofy,” Davis said, confirming the unusual experience.
She explained that she was guided by a cast member on how the character moves before stepping into the role herself.
“They were like, ‘We’ll have a guy come out and show you how he walks and stuff,’” she said. “So, I was Goofy for a few hours, and I was signing autographs and posing for pictures. It was super fun.”
Davis joked that she quickly picked up Goofy’s signature movements, even performing an impression of the character during the interview.
The Oscar-winning actress said the rare experience gave her a fun and memorable connection to the iconic theme park, which is known for strictly limiting costume roles to trained performers.
Disneyland in Anaheim, California, continues to attract high-profile visitors, including members of the British royal family.
Recently, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visited the park with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to celebrate family milestones.
The outing reportedly included rides, character meet-and-greets, and a continuation of the family’s birthday celebrations for their children.
While Disney parks remain a popular destination for celebrities, Davis’s unexpected stint as Goofy remains a rare and playful behind-the-scenes story from one of Hollywood’s most recognisable stars.
