Character Heights/CP Auditions

[r1009t]

Does anyone know what a bid/bidding is in the entertainment dpt? It sounds kind of serious, but I just can't figure out what it is

 

[FunnyGirl77]

Hey guys! new here. :] I was really enthralled with the idea of being a bona fide character at Disney World for a while until I did my homework and found out that my 5'9 height range fits the bill for... Prince John, Brer Fox, Eeyore, Shaker, Tweedles, Liverlips, Dumbo, Rafiki, Pluto, Wendell, Friar Tuck, Buzz Lightyear, Flik, and Geppetto.
All these visions of princesses, villains or Minnie Mouse and I'm stuck inside Liverlips at the Country Bear Jamboree...living the dream.

Unless by some miracle I'm pulled aside for a dream princess makeover at the audition in spite of my height. how likely is that? Would I forfeit a less competitive role like Attractions and get stuck in QSFB since I'd have to wait for a reply?
Thanks for putting up with me!

 

[cuethemusic]

Hey guys! new here. :] I was really enthralled with the idea of being a bona fide character at Disney World for a while until I did my homework and found out that my 5'9 height range fits the bill for... Prince John, Brer Fox, Eeyore, Shaker, Tweedles, Liverlips, Dumbo, Rafiki, Pluto, Wendell, Friar Tuck, Buzz Lightyear, Flik, and Geppetto.
All these visions of princesses, villains or Minnie Mouse and I'm stuck inside Liverlips at the Country Bear Jamboree...living the dream.

Unless by some miracle I'm pulled aside for a dream princess makeover at the audition in spite of my height. how likely is that? Would I forfeit a less competitive role like Attractions and get stuck in QSFB since I'd have to wait for a reply?
Thanks for putting up with me!

First, I want to note that your disney height may be different than your real height. Even if you are 5'9 they could measure you shorter or taller depending on what they need
Also, I had my interview yesterday and she really stressed that CP's auditioning for character performer should expect fur. They don't pull many CPs for face because they are not as in demand. Nevertheless, face characters are trained as fur first and should still expect to be in a fur costume for some of their working time.
To answer your last question, often they will accept you into a role prior to your audition, for example attractions. After your audition they may accept you as a character performer and you can switch roles

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

Unless by some miracle I'm pulled aside for a dream princess makeover at the audition in spite of my height. how likely is that?

If they are in need of something- they will pull you. It all depends on what they need and it is very difficult to figure out what they need at that time. Being 5'9" you may qualify for some of the villains, but I'm not too sure on that.

Would I forfeit a less competitive role like Attractions and get stuck in QSFB since I'd have to wait for a reply?
Thanks for putting up with me!

The policy has been changed recently. If you get accepted, they will place you in one of your other choices for roles. If you then pass the audition for character performer, your role will be changed. It's great that they made it this way- before it sometimes happened like you said, people either got roles low on their list or roles they didn't want because of waiting to hear if they passed the audition. Thankfully- that isn't the case anymore.

 

[TinkerMouse]

If you then pass the audition for character performer, your role will be changed.

Is your role automatically changed or do you get the choice to change? Will you know which characters you're being offered at that time?

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

Is your role automatically changed or do you get the choice to change? Will you know which characters you're being offered at that time?

I'm not sure about how automatic the change is. Most people I have known or read about want entertainment over everything else, so they haven't disputed the change.

You won't know your friends until you start training. You'll know your height range, but not the specific friends.

 

[TinkerMouse]

You won't know your friends until you start training. You'll know your height range, but not the specific friends.

Now I'm wondering how and why they make you friends with which ones within your height range...aside from general need and availability.

 

[Joanna71985]

Does anyone know what a bid/bidding is in the entertainment dpt? It sounds kind of serious, but I just can't figure out what it is

You won't have to worry about it. Bidding is for fulltimers (it lets them pick their location/days off).

Now I'm wondering how and why they make you friends with which ones within your height range...aside from general need and availability.

I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. But you will be "friends" with all the characters in your height range (unless one requires a fitting, and you don't fit).

 

[FunnyGirl77]

Thanks Becca and bellaDisneydncr! I thought about it, and even if I'd have to strut around Disney World inside a furry body cast I know it would be worth it for those magic moments. Will be auditioning this October!

bellaDisneydncr: Is that you as Belle in your avatar? you're a perfect match for her!!!

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

bellaDisneydncr: Is that you as Belle in your avatar? you're a perfect match for her!!!

Yes, that's me in a shirt I made to look like Belle's dress. Thank you so much!!

 

[TinkerMouse]

I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. But you will be "friends" with all the characters in your height range (unless one requires a fitting, and you don't fit).

You unknowingly answered half of my question. I wasn't aware that you would be friends with everyone in your height range, because other than a few mice people I know, I have never heard a person say that they were friends with everyone in their height range. The people I know of who aren't mice usually only say that they were/are friends with one, two or three characters so I was wondering why and how they end up being friends with only that one or two or three.

 

[Berlioz70]

Because there are several heights that only have one to three friends. Hence the reason why height is so incredibly important at auditions. You can be amazing, but if you are a common height then it makes it more difficult to get into Entertainment as a performer.

 

[TinkerMouse]

Because there are several heights that only have one to three friends. Hence the reason why height is so incredibly important at auditions. You can be amazing, but if you are a common height then it makes it more difficult to get into Entertainment as a performer.

So this means that which friend you are depends SOLELY upon availability? For example, Fauna, Flora and Merriweather are all the same height but you end up as friends with Flora solely because Fauna and Merriweather already have enough friends? Are there no other reasons why you are friends with Flora, INSTEAD of any other character in that height range, other than availability?

 

[Joanna71985]

So this means that which friend you are depends SOLELY upon availability? For example, Fauna, Flora and Merriweather are all the same height but you end up as friends with Flora solely because Fauna and Merriweather already have enough friends? Are there no other reasons why you are friends with Flora, INSTEAD of any other character in that height range, other than availability?

No, you would be friends with all 3. However, it's possible you could only be scheduled to be friends with just one

 

[TinkerMouse]

OK! Now, I've got it! You're friends with all three so who you get scheduled with DOES depend SOLELY on availability and nothing else. Thanks!

 

[carolcoral]

hey guys!

so I am hoping to do the spring advantage this year! I've been reading this board for a while but I haven't gotten to some of it so I apologize if this question has been asked before--I happen to have freckles, not just on my face but on my shoulders and arms and I was wondering if Disney usually steers away from that. I'm also 5'7" so I know this is already not looking too good for princess height which is what I would shoot for but I was just wondering what you experts thought =)

 

[Abu88]

Hello everyone! I'm new here, and I've read most of this thread--but I have a few questions.

I'm looking to do the fall advantage 2011 CP, right after I graduate in May.

What are my character friend options as a 5'10-5'11 male?
I'd love to be a Prince, and I feel that I could pass for Snow's prince, Charming, or Eric. Sadly, aladdin is probably too dark for me.

Also, how intensive and important is the dance part of the audition?
I'm under the impression that only a few characters are involved in dancing parades and shows, and as a CP-er, it's probably more likely I'd be in fur, doing solely meet n' greets...? (which I'd be more than happy with--I'm slow to learn dance routines and it's best 4 years since high school show choir/musicals for me.)

 

[ahoy kristen]

Hello everyone!

My name is Kristen & I am currently a full time performer at WDW. I started as a CP in attractions, & then attended the CP entertainment audition & became really good friends with a lot of characters, including Pocahontas.

if anyone has questions about anything, fur AND face, send me a PM & i will be glad to answer it! :]

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

Hello everyone!

My name is Kristen & I am currently a full time performer at WDW. I started as a CP in attractions, & then attended the CP entertainment audition & became really good friends with a lot of characters, including Pocahontas.

if anyone has questions about anything, fur AND face, send me a PM & i will be glad to answer it! :]

Kristen- were you on here before? I think I remember you! Congrats on getting entertainment!! Don't be surprised if you get any PM's from me

 

[mebbradley]

Quick Question: If you attend the audition (and make it all the way through- which is very unlikly for me), how long is that process? I'm trying to determine if we will be back in time for evening classes =]