She went viral as ‘Peter Pan Girl.’ Now she responds to the memes.

A Disneyland Devotee Finds Herself at the Center of a Viral Meme Storm

Cybersecarmor.com – Christina Toni Kulusich has spent years cultivating her passion for Disney parks, but this week her devotion has catapulted her into the spotlight of internet culture. The 27-year-old, who maintains a dedicated following of 91,000 viewers on TikTok under the handle @babytoni99, has become an unlikely poster child for a new wave of online commentary. Her journey began in January 2015, when she started documenting her encounters with the legendary lost boy. Over the past decade, Kulusich has photographed and filmed herself alongside various actors portraying Peter Pan at Disneyland. A caption on one of her 2025 photo collections captures the sentiment: “10 years ago, I met the lost boy who changed my life.”

The Internet Takes Notice

The recent surge in attention arrived after one of her videos featuring Peter Pan accumulated more than 29 million views. Viewers quickly bestowed upon her the moniker “Peter Pan Girl,” while simultaneously dissecting her interactions in viral clips and memes. The online discourse has extended beyond Kulusich herself, with many speculating about how the park performers perceive her enthusiastic presence. Kulusich has responded to the sudden fame with characteristic grace. “People can take something really small and turn it into something big without even knowing what it’s truly about,” she shared during an interview on Friday, August 14. The conversation gained momentum on July 31 when she posted a video showing herself presenting a handmade crochet keychain to a Peter Pan actor. Social media users quickly transformed the sweet moment into something more dramatic. Some video edits placed the character in black-and-white, positioning him to stare directly at the camera in a manner reminiscent of horror film scenes. One comment, which has since garnered over 1.5 million likes, humorously suggested: “I know he went on a cigarette break after this.”

Living as a Disney Adult

For Kulusich, the attention has been both overwhelming and manageable. “I’ve never expected to, like, blow up this much – of like, the entire internet to know I exist,” she admitted. She identifies strongly with the “Disney Adult” community, a subculture of grown-ups who regularly pilgrimage to Disney parks. “I think being a Disney Adult means letting out your inner child,” she explained. Her connection to Disney runs deep. While she has visited the parks since childhood, she obtained her annual pass in 2015 and now aims to visit Disneyland once every week. Her affinity for Peter Pan extends beyond mere fandom; she relates to the character’s canonical status as “the boy who never grew up.” A particular Peter Pan actor she encountered in 2015 left a lasting impression. “He just made a really magical experience for me the first time,” Kulusich recalled. When pressed about her favorite park activity, she offered a surprising answer. “Surprisingly, it’s not ‘meet Peter Pan,'” she said with a laugh. “My favorite thing to do is actually go on Astro Blasters. It’s the game where you, like, shoot things.”

Character Actors Speak Out

The phenomenon of devoted adult fans is not new to Disney parks. Andrey Lull, who portrayed Peter Pan and other characters at Walt Disney World in Orlando during 2015, recalled how Disney instructors cautioned him about adult patrons who might discover his personal information. “I had people that learned my schedule,” Lull noted. “They would just show up, and they would be like the first one in for every single one of my sets. But after a while, you learn how to deal with them.” Lull explained that a “set” represents a block of time when character actors remain on stage interacting with guests. These sessions typically involved photography and improvised conversations that frequently returned to character catchphrases and movie references. He usually completed five 45-minute sets each day. Sarah Daniels, an actress who portrayed numerous characters at Disney parks and on the Disney Cruise Line from 2006 through 2017, previously described her interactions with children as “just so magical.” Lull echoed similar sentiments about younger visitors. “It wasn’t the kids that were weird. It was mostly the adults and the teenagers.”

Broader Context and Current Reality

Incidents involving adult fans are not unprecedented. In 2021, an actress playing Tinkerbell at Disney World alleged that several married men harassed her when she was just 16 years old. Disney responded by providing “multiple resources to protect cast members’ wellbeing,” including on-site law enforcement, and encouraged employees to report any issues. The company noted that repeat offenders could face permanent bans from all Disney parks. Kulusich has observed similar behavior from other Disneyland visitors. She has witnessed patrons touching character actors or posing inappropriate questions. Some male visitors, she noted, “meet the princesses over and over and over, and take photos. They do that every week.” Despite online speculation, Kulusich confirmed she was not banned from the park. “I actually was there yesterday,” she stated. She clarified that she does not always seek out Peter Pan. “I don’t even always meet him. I held a [crochet] dinosaur for nine weeks ’cause we didn’t see each other … I wouldn’t have had it for nine weeks if I was that crazy trying to find him.” As the memes continue to circulate and the internet debates her place in Disney lore, Kulusich remains focused on what matters most to her: the magic of the parks and the genuine connections she has forged over the years.