being Tinker Bell??

[disneyc]

Anyone have any facts or triva on what it takes to be Tinkerbell that flys down from the castle during the fireworks???

such as - weight, looks, etc.

 

[Brian_WDW74]

Hi Courtney.

Here's the casting call that Disneyland put out for their Tinker Bell back in 2005. I'd bet that it would be pretty much what they'd be looking for at Disney World, too.

On Wednesday, March 2 at 10 a.m. (sign-in at 9:30 a.m.) Disney Entertainment Productions begins looking for a sparkling female performer to embody the spirit of Tinker Bell. Soaring high above Disneyland, she ignites the new, nightly fireworks spectacular in celebration of Disneyland's 50th Anniversary.

Those auditioning should be trained aerialists, comfortable at heights over 100 feet, with the talent to move gracefully and the strength to hold a pose while suspended in air.

Height: 5'-5'4"; weight: 100-125 lbs. (All talent will be measured and weighed at sign-in) Auditons take place at The Disneyland Resort, 700 W. Ball Rd. Anaheim, CA 92802. Come to Visitor Parking located off Ball Road and Cast Place, check-in at Security Office and have a valid photo ID. Bring a headshot and resume, dress appropriately for extensive movement and you must be at least 18 years of age to audition. Entertainers for this show are covered under the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement with the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA). If you are not a current member of AGVA, you will be required to join the union.

Are you planning to audition some day?

 

[disneyc]

I'm not.....but my sister is.

Thanks so much!

 

[TinkerTracy]

Well good luck to your sister!

 

[Danauk]

When I did the backstage magic tour last year our guides daughter had auditioned to be Tink a few months before hand. She said the same about the height and weight info that was posted above. She said that at auditions several hundred girls turned up! Many were cut straight away due to weight/height issues. Then they had to have auditions involving movement etc, interviews etc. Her daughter got to the final 10. They needed to see from these girls who could 'fly' gracefully so they put them in a Tink costume and basically hoisted them up on a crain and spun them around. They were testing to see who could keep their body position constant, look graceful whislt waving the wand etc. Her daughter said it was a lot harder than it looks and was cut at that point!
She also said that the day you play Tink you are contracted and paid for an 8hour shift, but only work 4 hours. Also if you are Tink that night you can not work in another location in the park during that day.
Our guide was telling us all this whilst we were watching the parade in which her daughter was playing a face character (can't remember which one, I think it might have been Alice) but she pointed her daughter out to our group and she came over to us during the parade to say hi, obviously staying in character whislt doing this.

 

[Simba's Mom]

When DS worked at DL, he worked with one of the Tinkerbelles that fly. There are several, and she, at least, had a "day job" as a choreographer. I'm pretty sure she used to be a dancer. Not only do they have to meet the weight requirement when they're hired, but they get weighed regularly. I'm not sure about this, but she told DS that they would weigh her just before the flight, and if she didn't make the weight requirement, Tinkerbelle wouldn't fly. One too many Twinkies and Tinkerbelle gets grounded!

 

[Micca]

Wouldn't think you'd want to test the strength of the line by packing on a few extra pounds

 

[Angelaswt3]

Hi Brian!
I know this was posted SUCH a long time ago, but could you please tell me where I can find the auditions when they are posted specifically for the flying Tinker Bell?? I hear they are not posted on disney auditions and I have been looking for years. This is a DREAM of mine! Like part of my life would be complete if I got to do it. Haha. Thank you so much in advance! Any help would be wonderful!

Hi Courtney.

Here's the casting call that Disneyland put out for their Tinker Bell back in 2005. I'd bet that it would be pretty much what they'd be looking for at Disney World, too.



Are you planning to audition some day?

 

[Angelaswt3]

Hi Courtney.

Here's the casting call that Disneyland put out for their Tinker Bell back in 2005. I'd bet that it would be pretty much what they'd be looking for at Disney World, too.



Are you planning to audition some day?

Yes! I don’t know where to find the auditions though? Like when and where they are held at? What website do we find them on?

 

[fatmanatee]

Yes! I don’t know where to find the auditions though? Like when and where they are held at? What website do we find them on?

I would guess the current site for openings of this type is here.

 

[Grumpy by Birth]

Interesting how the requirements have changed. I remember back in the day when Tink often looked like this:



One time, we were watching from Tomorrowland Terrace and got a great view of Tink's mustache!

 

[Karin1984]

Yes! I don’t know where to find the auditions though? Like when and where they are held at? What website do we find them on?

According to Google, they can be found here: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/auditions
The requirements for Tink are: the actor playing should be between 4'11” and 5'2″ and weigh no more than 105 pounds.

Just adjust your expectations a little. As they have a pool of actresses for flying Tinkerbell, adding one to this might only happen once a season or less. And when it happens, chances are very high they will look first at their current actresses/dancers who are not portraying Tinkerbell but do meet the requirements. A posting for this specific role outside the Disney company is rare.

Other words of wisdom, keep in mind that when playing a character at a Disney park is like being a model. Your whole outside world can start revolving around it.
You have to fit into the costume, the costume is not adjusted for your body. For as long as you play a character you will keep a close eye on whatever you eat and your workout.
At least that's what I saw with several friends who portrayed Disney princesses. I assume it's the same for Tinkerbell. One of my friends even made sure she didn't do any 'dangerous' activities, as she was terrified of getting injured and be out of a job. Others just paid attention.

 

[Helvetica]

Interesting how the requirements have changed. I remember back in the day when Tink often looked like this:

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One time, we were watching from Tomorrowland Terrace and got a great view of Tink's mustache!

She’s glorious!

 

[Weedy]

Nm

 

[bbeagle]

One time, we were watching from Tomorrowland Terrace and got a great view of Tink's mustache!

No. Stop it. Never would happen. They might use a man, but never with a mustache. That's completely ridiculous.

Maybe in 1527 it could have happened when women weren't allowed to play Tinkerbell, but not after that.

 

[Karin1984]

No. Stop it. Never would happen. They might use a man, but never with a mustache. That's completely ridiculous.

Maybe in 1527 it could have happened when women weren't allowed to play Tinkerbell, but not after that.

They probably used men because you want to be able to see it from a distance. Men are bigger, made sense.

But now that cameras are getting better and cheaper. Everyone has a superzoom to bring Tinkerbell closer.

 

[BrianL]

They probably used men because you want to be able to see it from a distance. Men are bigger, made sense.

But now that cameras are getting better and cheaper. Everyone has a superzoom to bring Tinkerbell closer.

As far as I understand it, because it is a stunt performer role, they use whoever is qualified, male or female. Disney did used to have more stringent facial hair restrictions, though they do not anymore. I don't know if that makes a difference for the Tinkerbell role.

 

[BrightMorningStar]

No. Stop it. Never would happen. They might use a man, but never with a mustache. That's completely ridiculous.

Maybe in 1527 it could have happened when women weren't allowed to play Tinkerbell, but not after that.

Several have had a stache. It is not as unheard of as you think. The Disboards and other websites have shown the proof. Have done several backstage tours. They were very candid about using men of a certain height and weight so that they could pull themselves along the line in the event of a malfunction and also have enough weight to "zip" across. They hire on qualifications, not appearance for that role.

 

[Jennasis]

No. Stop it. Never would happen. They might use a man, but never with a mustache. That's completely ridiculous.

Maybe in 1527 it could have happened when women weren't allowed to play Tinkerbell, but not after that.

We were told during our Backstage Magic tour back in 2005 that Tinkerbell was most typically a male gymnast. Something about the strength needed to climb to the last part of the take-off area.

 

[StageTek]

I was a stagehand who helped launch the stunt performer from the Matterhorn the summer of 1981. The main performer was Judy Kaye but one of the standby Tinks was a male.

Look up Tiny Kline. The first Tink who was 70!