Meet Hank Ameen: At 92 years old, he’s now the longest standing employee at Disneyland and The Walt Disney Company [Video]
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Meet Hank Ameen: At 92 years old, he’s now the longest standing employee at Disneyland and The Walt Disney Company [Video]

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Hank Ameen’s life has been nothing short of amazing, and this year, it’s gotten even better.

At 92 years old, Ameen is celebrating 62 years at The Walt Disney Company, making him the current longest standing employee.

Ameen’s love for Disney started when he and his wife visited Disneyland on their honeymoon in 1955. He became an official cast member three years later after serving in the Air Force. He landed the job as a Jungle Cruise skipper because of his previous experience as a bartender.

After a few seasons, Ameen wanted to try something new and joined the Garden Grove Fire Department, fulfilling a 35-year career as a city firefighter.

But he missed Disneyland.

He ended up working as a Disneyland Resort firefighter on his days off, monitoring the pyrotechnic safety for the firework spectaculars.

Decades later, he’s still protecting cast members and guests.

With over half a century of experiences, Ameen’s made some pretty remarkable memories, including having lunch with the…

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