In show business, a gypsy is a term of endearment and respect. A gypsy is a member of the chorus…the ensemble…the singers and dancers who travel from show to show and Bill Disbennett was a true gypsy. Bill has danced all around the world, starting at Six Flags St. Louis and then Opryland USA for 3 years. From there, he danced for Disney in a travel trade show to promote Disney’s MGM Studios, performing in 30 cities to get the word out to travel agents about the new theme park. Bill was then hired as a Kid of the Kingdom, where he danced in all of the Castle shows in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World for 5 years. From there, he moved half-way around the world and danced at Tokyo Disneyland for 4 years before coming back to the US to dance in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City. He then moved from land to sea, where he danced for Disney Cruise Line aboard both the Disney Magic and Wonder and then went back to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.
When Bill retired from performing, he went to Meredith Manor International Equestrian Center, taught there for a year, and moved back to Orlando where he had an equestrian business for 13 years. He’s now working his dream job at the Tri-Circle-D Ranch where he manages the operation of 40 Ranch Hands and over 100 equines.
Enjoy Part 1 of Scott's conversation with the amazing Bill Disbennett!
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