> At a Glance
> – Sabrina Von B. spent eight years as Disneyland’s Evil Queen, drawing millions of views online
> – She kept her identity hidden until Disney ended her contract last year
> – Now 27, she’s auditioning for Broadway roles and national tours
> – Why it matters: Her story shows how one performer can turn a background villain into a fan-favorite, reshaping Disney guest experiences
For nearly a decade, visitors who filmed the Evil Queen’s snarky comebacks at Disneyland were unknowingly capturing Sabrina Von B., a performer whose viral videos made the once-overlooked villain a park icon.
From Teen Audition to Viral Fame
Von B. booked the role at 18, adding Maleficent, Agatha Harkness, and Lady Tremaine to her rotation but always returning to the Queen. Clips of her retorts-like replying “La Reina” when a guest shouted “La Bruja”-circulated in waves starting in 2019 and surged again in 2021.
- 2019: first major viral moment after a YouTuber posted their interaction
- 2021: TikTok algorithm revived older clips, pushing views into the millions
- 2023: she quietly exited Disney; her confirmation TikTok hit 6.5 million views in days
Crafting the Character
She treated each shift like live theater: facial exercises, vocal warm-ups, a final breath behind the door, then stepping onto set fully transformed.
Sabrina Von B. described the process:
> “I would walk up to the set, take a few seconds behind the door, let my face drop into the Evil Queen and just open the door and not look back. The character takes over.”
The costume came with challenges-heavy velvet in California heat, hours of improvised banter, and the mental strain of protecting Disney magic while fans online tried to uncover her real name.
Legacy Beyond the Parks
She still hears from parents whose children chose Evil Queen costumes after watching her clips. One Japanese fan saved for a single-day trip just to meet her; a California mom brought the same toddler back annually, letting Von B. watch the child grow from stroller to eight-year-old cosplayer.
Key Takeaways
- Eight years of performances turned a niche villain into a social-media star
- Von B. never broke character publicly, preserving Disney’s illusion until her departure
- She now channels that confidence into auditions for stage roles while fans keep her videos alive online
