Legendary Disney Pianist Carol Stein Now Performs at Casey's Corner in Magic Kingdom

Carol Stein, the pianist long associated with EPCOT, is bringing her music to Magic Kingdom at Casey's Corner starting today.

Photo: DisneyCarol Stein on Main Street, U.S.A.

Stein announced her retirement from full-time performing on November 5, 2022. She had spent decades on Disney property, most recently as the resident EPCOT Pianist. Her return today, this time at Casey's Corner, gives guests a chance to catch her live again.

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"Casey's Corner is such a joyful, high-energy place, and I'm thrilled to be part of it. At the same time, it feels a little like the first day of school," explained Carol. "Even after playing piano since I was — four years old, starting something new still comes with excitement and a few nerves. I've spent a lot of time preparing for this moment, learning new songs and revisiting favorites I haven't had the opportunity to play before. I'm excited to bring that music and energy to our guests."

Stein started playing piano at age two and began formal studies at four in her hometown of Miami. She earned her Master's Degree from the University of Florida. Along the way, she was recognized as a Steinway Artist and inducted into the Central Florida Jazz Hall of Fame.

Her career has taken her well beyond Florida. She's performed at:

• The Montreux Palace in Switzerland
• The Oasis in Hong Kong
• Century Court in Tokyo
• Walt Disney World in Orlando

She lived abroad for years, splitting time between Switzerland and Hong Kong, before returning to the U.S. to perform at Walt Disney World starting in 1990.

Photo: DisneyCarol Stein plays the white piano at Casey's Corner

Since 1990, Stein has held several notable roles at Walt Disney World:

• House musician with the Comedy Warehouse improv troupe at Pleasure Island
• Resident musician at the Rose and Crown Pub in EPCOT's United Kingdom Pavilion
• Resident EPCOT Pianist

Stein leads the Carol Stein & Friends Jazz Band, a group that has performed together for over 25 years with Eddie Marshall, Charlie Silva, and Barry Smith. The band's recordings appear on the Jazz Lady CD.

Off stage, Stein volunteers with several charitable organizations, including The Jewish Pavilion, Hadassah, Jewish Family Services, Give Kids the World, and The Steinway Society.