A not so "young" Cinderella

[mrsltg]

I'm certainly not going to say that any of the characters I have met were "ugly". Honestly, under that show makeup how could you tell??? I will say that some have been less fit for the part than others. Whether it was personality, figure type, or even jaw structure there were times when I really believed the regular CM must have been out sick and someone was filling in for them. Most times, though, I am amazed by how well these CMs play their parts!

 

[amy4bruce]

I think that one problem is age. Wendy Darling is supposed to be, what, nine? Since Disney can't hire anyone that young to play the part, they hire an actress who then acts that young. If she doesn't look nine to adults, she did to my DD6. In fact, on her sixth birthday, she ran into two Wendys, one at CRT and one outside POC. The one outside of POC was with Peter Pan, also way too old. DD6 told Wendy that she didn't need her autograph (she just got Peter's) because she had already signed the book this morning. That Wendy was on the ball enough to go along with this.

If you look at DD6's autograph books (the expensive type, darn it, with places for pictures next to each autograph), you can see that she saw two different Cinderellas, two different Auroras, and two different Belles. They were the characters to her, and if she ever saw a difference, she never mentioned it.

They are acting parts. Sometimes they might not look exactly right, but it isn't really how they look, it's how they project the part. On our last trip, we didn't see one that wasn't convincing to DD6.

 

[MyZoeJane]

So what if there are cast members who might read this. If you're ugly, you're ugly.

Yuck. Crummy, crummy, crummy statement! I don't think ANYONE eluded to the character being "ugly", for one.

I think I smell a troll.


However, I will add that when I was there in January EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER I SAW was simply INCREDIBLE..... (ESPECIALLY Aladdin, HUBBA HUBBA! ) with the exception of ONE princess character. She DID look too "old" to play the part that my daughter sees in the animated movie. She had obvious wrinkles around her eyes, face was too "round", BUT FOR GOODNESS SAKE... These people are HUMAN! They are NOT animated characters!

And if you ask me... I would MUCH rather have my daughter look up to a woman who is beautiful and CHARMING even if she ISN'T "perfect", than I would some extraordinary cartoon look alike.

 

[Nancyg56]

And I may take heat for this
BUT that statement is just what these Dis boards are NOT supposed to be about!!! These boards were created to help share the magic and our love of WDW not to hurl insults, inflammatory remarks etc. I can't speak for others but that is one of the reasons I love Disney so is to escape the worldly attitudes and sniping, being in a place as the world should be. Getting away from the everyday pettiness and nastiness.

Sorry I am now off my soapbox and asbetos underwear on.

Dave Goofydad Dionne

You just spoke for me, and may I say "Very well said." I generally do not participate in threads that have snipping but I am appalled that there are those who would seem be oblivious to anothers feelings.

 

[curiouser]

On our last trip we were in the Princess line and after the usually long wait we finally entered the room. I have to admit I was astonished at the Snow White. It's not that she was by any means ugly, but she was by no stretch of the imagination any ringer for Snow White. She was in the last "stall", and I felt horrible, but I had to skip her and book it for the door (some small children were capturing her attention, so I doubt she noticed). She just looked like Miss Mary Sue off the street in a Snow White costume, she wasn't Snow White!

I guess I understand where the OP is coming from, and knowing how difficult the face character tests are, it surprises me that occasionally someone totally NOT fit for the part slips through!

 

[MyZoeJane]

On our last trip we were in the Princess line and after the usually long wait we finally entered the room. I have to admit I was astonished at the Snow White. It's not that she was by any means ugly, but she was by no stretch of the imagination any ringer for Snow White. She was in the last "stall", and I felt horrible, but I had to skip her and book it for the door (some small children were capturing her attention, so I doubt she noticed). She just looked like Miss Mary Sue off the street in a Snow White costume, she wasn't Snow White!

I guess I understand where the OP is coming from, and knowing how difficult the face character tests are, it surprises me that occasionally someone totally NOT fit for the part slips through!

I can't help but think that in these instances, the character who "doesn't fit the part" is probably a person that was hired to play A DIFFERENT character who just happens to be "filling in", you know?

 

[java]

Ok now if you don't want to spoil the magic skip this one..





Do you remember the post about the GUY playing tinkerbell during wishes?!!! The photo was hilarious! So the show must go on!

 

[curiouser]

I can't help but think that in these instances, the character who "doesn't fit the part" is probably a person that was hired to play A DIFFERENT character who just happens to be "filling in", you know?

That's what I was figuring/hoping!

 

[AngieBelle]

I can't help but think that in these instances, the character who "doesn't fit the part" is probably a person that was hired to play A DIFFERENT character who just happens to be "filling in", you know?

Nope, it doesn't work that way. Each person who portrays a princess has to go through separate training for each character she is approved in. They don't just throw random people into the roles.

Oh, and all tink "friends" are female that I know of. I've met a few of them myself. You can't be taller than 5'2" to do it.

 

[cleo]

For good or for bad, the DIS is about sharing opinions, facts, thoughts, etc. If there is no personal attack, it's ok to say it.

However, bear in mind what you say will cause people to form opinions about the sort of person you are. If you're mean and nasty, that comes through. If you're all about hugs and pixie dust, that comes through. If you know when to keep silent, that comes through too.

So....while someone may have an 'ugly' opinion, they're entitled to express it as long as it is not a personal attack. The rest of us then have the right to see that person or persons for what they are, through the choices they make when posting.

If you ignore people who have a compulsion to post 'ugly' things, they tend to lose interest and go away. The fun is in being 'ugly', then watching the chaos that ensues. Don't feed it.

 

[ktnlxismom]

Every Princess character we came into contact with was absolutely stunning, and played the part perfectly with their mannerisms, patience and sweetness (is that a word??). My DH and I, as adults, can tell the subtle differences between the different actresses who portray the various Princesses (I think the last trip we counted at least 5 different Cinderella's), but all lived up to the image 110%. No complaints at all, and my girls loved them.

 

[rayelias]

I really can't give a first hand opinion on this one.

Every time I try to take a look at a Princess, my DF gives me a good jab in the ribs.
I guess they must be pretty attractive.

 

[Lisa_Belle]

While we adults want everything to be "perfect", I believe that every character is magical to those who are young and young at heart. My daughter would be too mesmerized by having Cinderella actually speak to her to even notice whether or not she was 25 or 65.

 

[boxer]

So what if there are cast members who might read this. If you're ugly, you're ugly.

LOL....I did laugh when I read this one.

But, what about the Cinderella that posed for playboy...........I remember a big 'fuss' about that, so technically that is no different than saying a certain Cinderella was 'sub par'?

Besides, I'd happily waste 2 dining credits to see a PLAYBOY Cinderella........I guess I could hope for the breakfast with Cinderella too. LOL.

 

[BostonRob]

The "ugly" comment was ugly, but to imply that it is wrong to discuss face characters' looks isn't right either. Like it or not, these people are cast for their attractiveness and youthfulness because they're playing attractive, youthful characters. If somebody's feelings get hurt, they're either in the wrong business (one that is in many ways entirely superficial) or on the wrong message board (one where discussing their looks is actually on-topic).

I'd be disapointed if I my daughter got a clearly "senior" Cinderella; I think it is a legitimate complaint. But I also have to agree with the person who suggested that the kids probably wouldn't even notice. And I'm betting this cindy was a fill-in too.

 

[mom2ee]

what do you all mean, hired to "play" the princesses? These ARE the princesses.

 

[ugadog99]

I haven't read through all the posts, but I have to say that there is one very special princess who is beautiful in every possible way-inside and out. She is a true beauty and the essence of Disney magic. I don't understand why some people insist on saying things to upset others. I was raised not to be rude about others.

 

[PhotobearSam]

We have seen several "Princesses" that may have been a bit past their Prime, but they still looked the part enough for most people not to mention it.

They all play a part in making the Magic Happen for us tourists and I appreciate their work...I know I could never do it even if I fit the part. They have the patience of a saint to do their jobs...Kuddos to them all.

There was one "Mary Poppins" who I saw that I could not see her clearly till I got up close as there was really bright sun out that day, and when I got to her, I exclaimed "You're gorgeous". She was stunning. I could not help myself, and I am a married woman...You know when you meet someone that is so good looking, you can't help but stare...she was THAT pretty. She played the role quite well. DH thought so too...


I just want to say thank you to all characters for all their hard work!!!

 

[rubbergypsy]

ditto to one of the earlier posters, "these are the princesses"!!!! i believe in all the magic. my dd does too.

 

[dmk1021]

Does it make me nerdy (at 25) to say I don't really notice the difference in different CMs as princesses? Technically, that's because I avoid them. I don't have any kids, and while I will get my picture with characters, I never get the "face" characters. It's pretty lame, but I'm usually too embarrassed for some reason, because they can really "see" me.

The exceptions to the rule: Tarzan, Hercules, and Aladdin (hey, I'm 25 and single, what can you do? We're all princesses, you know.)