Shockwaves rippled through the Disneyland fan community when the performer behind the viral Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was suddenly dismissed and escorted out of the park.

Actress and singer Sabrina Von B. had captivated guests with her chilling portrayal of the iconic villain, gaining viral fame and attracting fans from around the world to the California theme park. But that momentum came to an abrupt end in early January.

After eight years of what she described as “keeping the magic,” Von B. said she was let go by The Walt Disney Company and walked out through the same gates she first entered at age 18.
“It was much quieter than you’d imagine,” she recalled. “I was escorted out through the gates — the very same ones I walked through on my first day.”

Von B. said she was unable to disclose the specific reason for her termination, but described the decision as unjustified. She emphasized that while her viral popularity may have played a minor role, it was not the true reason behind her firing, adding that it had nothing to do with her age, appearance, or performance.

The moment felt eerily symbolic, she noted, likening her exit to the dramatic downfall of the Evil Queen herself — cast out abruptly, without ceremony.
“It was shocking,” she said. “Everything happened so fast. I didn’t even get a proper goodbye.”

Under Disneyland policy, character performers are required to “keep the magic” by remaining anonymous. Now free from that restriction, Von B. has revealed her identity online, quickly amassing millions of followers eager to support her and see what she does next.

She reflected on Disney’s anonymity policy, acknowledging that while some performers prefer to remain hidden, the lack of flexibility can be limiting. “It’s a strange position to be in,” she said, “but it’s part of the job when you sign up.”

Von B. compared the transition to shedding a double life, likening it to a Hannah Montana-style reveal. “I’ve lived as this character for so long, and now people finally see it’s me. It feels like two lives becoming one.”

Her Evil Queen persona became beloved for sharp wit and viral one-liners — including the Queen’s tongue-in-cheek “all natural” beauty claim — moments that continue to circulate online. Von B. described the role as deeply immersive, driven by improvisation and instinct built over years of performance.

“It was an honor to laugh with the fans,” she said, though she admitted she wished she could have exited the role on her own terms. “I wish Disney valued their cast members more and didn’t make them feel disposable.”

Though she had always planned to move on as her career advanced, Von B. said she wasn’t ready to leave yet. “I truly loved my job and wanted to hold onto it until one of my bigger dreams became reality.”

Employment attorney Marina Fraigun explained that Disney’s policies fall within standard at-will employment practices, noting that without knowing the precise reason for the termination, it’s difficult to determine whether a wrongful dismissal claim exists.

Even so, Von B. described the experience as emotionally devastating.
“I know things will work out in the end,” she said, “but losing this role felt like losing a best friend.”