Disneyland’s viral Evil Queen performer Sabrina Von B. let go after 8 years

Sabrina Von B., the Disneyland performer whose portrayal of Snow White’s Evil Queen became widely shared online, is moving on from the role after eight years, describing the experience to PEOPLE as “an honor”.

The 27-year-old actress and TikTok creator frequently went viral for her sharp and playful exchanges with park guests, many of whom filmed their encounters with the Evil Queen. Although many viewers recognised the character, few knew the performer behind the crown until recently.

“It was a dream getting to do my own spin on a character that really wasn't popular or viral or well-known before videos of me really started going around,” Von B. said. “I read a lot of comments about people saying they would've never loved this character, but now it is their favorite character.”

She added that bringing humour to a traditionally intimidating villain was especially meaningful.

Von B. portrayed the Evil Queen from the ages of 18 to 26, while also performing as characters including Maleficent, Agatha Harkness and Lady Tremaine.

She said the role was more physically demanding than many realised, particularly in California heat, requiring careful preparation, hydration and stamina.

The online attention surrounding her performances came in waves, beginning in 2019 and resurfacing in 2021, but she said she worked hard to protect the “Disney magic” and kept her identity private while employed at the park.

Only after leaving Disneyland did she confirm publicly that she had played the Evil Queen, with the announcement video gaining millions of views.

Reflecting on the impact of the role, Von B. said she was grateful to be part of lasting memories for families and children.

Now, she is preparing for new projects and hopes to pursue opportunities in theatre and touring productions, describing the next phase of her career as both daunting and exciting.