It's funny you should say that casschr05, I felt exactly the same way about the CM's, I don't think the Character Express would be quite the same without them, their uniforms are a brilliant contrast against the colouring of the train itself, making their whole presence as important as what's going on around them. On our recent trip when all the characters got off, Eeyore in particular wandered towards the corner of the Central Plaza, we had already got a picture of him earlier, but I wandered to the CM to get a photo of her with Jen. On asking her if it was ok, she smiled and seemed suprised, she said, "Me, not Eeyore", then she laughed! She seemed shocked, but at the same time overwhelmed and honoured. Awhh, bless her. But yes they should be more appreciated for sure! Here's the shot>> http://public.fotki.com/DisneyDavid/characters/characterexpresscm2.html

It really is nice to see this photo of the Cast Members. I feel they are a vital part of the Disney's Character Express and are overlooked by the guests.

It is nice for someone to treat them as characters :)