Character Heights/CP Auditions

[r1009t]

I'd call ahead of time to verify. Just say you want seasonal work now, but if you are not selected are you eligible for the CP audition for the spring season. Do not mention you want a "test audition." They will not like that.

PS - the audition process for the bi-weekly and CPs is quite different.

Thanks Do you have any idea where I could find a number to call? I looked through the audition website and couldn't find any contact info. Would the 'disney costumed character performers' on July 21 audition be very different from the cp audition? I thought maybe it could be kind of similar because they are both looking for character performers more than look-a-likes or movers.

 

[r1009t]

Disney Cruise Line auditions don't count as part of the 6 month rule so maybe look into that? They're slightly different but it would still be good experiance. They aren't held as often though. Same for the overseas parks and Disneyland, they're all seperate entities as far as auditions and the 6 month rule goes.

Thanks Do you know how often they have them at wdw? I feel like it's been awhile since I saw one that was at wdw so maybe there will be an upcoming one soon?

 

[satorifound]

I gotta say, the Alice we saw at Disneyland had to have been 5' or under. My daughter was taller than her, which was amazing because my daughter is only 5'1.5"

 

[DisneyGirlie]

I apologize for selfishly being unwilling to read through 114 pages to find information out. However, I plan on attending the CP Female Only Look Alike Face Character audition this coming tuesday. Any tips? I feel extremely intimidated. Any idea how long it'll last? The most important things they look for? Sizing? I've read conflicting things with sizing on the internet. Someone told me costumes come in only one size for characters... other people told me they go up to a size ten. Just general information I should know?

 

[progroupie]

Before I auditioned recently I asked casting about the bi-weekly auditions and the CP auditions as far as the 6 month rule goes, I wanted to make sure that if I didn't make it through auditions I'd still have the option of auditioning and applying through the CP so I wanted to audition soon enough so that by the time I'd be able to apply for Spring 2012 the 6 months would be up. At that time they told me the 6 month rule stands for both CP auditions and regular auditions. This was in April. It is pretty common for you to get different answers from different sources so I'm just letting you know that this is the answer I got from casting within the past couple months.

I think they're always looking for face characters and dancers more than costumed characters but they were definetly looking for costumed characters at the bi-weekly auditions as recently as two months ago. Although I think there may only be seasonal positions available, that's what I was offered.

 

[progroupie]

I apologize for selfishly being unwilling to read through 114 pages to find information out. However, I plan on attending the CP Female Only Look Alike Face Character audition this coming tuesday. Any tips? I feel extremely intimidated. Any idea how long it'll last? The most important things they look for? Sizing? I've read conflicting things with sizing on the internet. Someone told me costumes come in only one size for characters... other people told me they go up to a size ten. Just general information I should know?

I've heard that rumor as well, I'm not sure where it got started, it seems like it may have been true at Disneyland a long time ago when they didn't have as many costumes available and it was more of a budgeting issue than anything else.

It's definetly not true at Disney World currently, there are several sizes in the dresses, up to a 10 usually although they aren't always true to the sizes you might wear in normal clothes. I would estimate that a Disney 10 is around a 6 in regular clothes.

The actual audition process will only take a few minutes. You may end up waiting for hours though, it depends on the turnout.

There aren't many tips to give for a face audition since it's just a matter of how you look and that's not something that can be changed. Natural make-up is preferred, they don't want to see how well you can apply make-up, they want to see what they can do with your features once they get ahold of you with wigs and cosmetology.

 

[progroupie]

I gotta say, the Alice we saw at Disneyland had to have been 5' or under. My daughter was taller than her, which was amazing because my daughter is only 5'1.5"

Disney World and Disneyland sometimes have differences in their height ranges. I'm not sure what all those differences are, but they do vary between all the parks and the cruise ships.

At Disney World Alice can be as short as 5'0. Which means there may be girls who are actually shorter than that but got measured at 5'0 by Disney standards.

 

[ipodluvr287]

I think they're always looking for face characters and dancers more than costumed characters but they were definetly looking for costumed characters at the bi-weekly auditions as recently as two months ago. Although I think there may only be seasonal positions available, that's what I was offered.

If you don't mind me asking, what did you get measured yet? The seasonal offering might be because of what height range you're in. On the current audition calender for character performers it seems they're really only looking for people between 4'9-5'0.

 

[progroupie]

I'm mouse height so it has a lot to do with it, but there were several other heights that made it through the audition as well and were presumably pooled.

 

[Berlioz70]

wrong thread - ooops!

 

[irisbud]

I would love to do a face charachter audition for the princesses, but I am 5' 7.5". Is it worth trying anyway? I have a picture of me with Cinderella and we appear to be the same height...

Also what do you wear/bring to an open face charachter audition? Any tips for success? This thread has been really helpful so far!

 

[progroupie]

You don't need to bring anything to face auditions other than an ID like your drivers license.
You won't be doing any movement or dance routines so it really doesn't matter what you wear, just go for something that makes you feel good, like your favorite shirt and most comfy jeans.

 

[irisbud]

Thanks, progroupie!

 

[ipodluvr287]

I would love to do a face charachter audition for the princesses, but I am 5' 7.5". Is it worth trying anyway? I have a picture of me with Cinderella and we appear to be the same height...

Also what do you wear/bring to an open face charachter audition? Any tips for success? This thread has been really helpful so far!

I would still give it a go. Disney doesn't always have the most accurate measurements. They could measure you down, which would put you in princess range. Or they could also measure you up, which would give you a shot at the villains. Just wear something comfortable. Good luck!

 

[courtthib]

I went to a face character look alike audition on the 21st and I was measured at 5'3" and I am at least 5'5", so the "Disney" measurement is about two inches off. They picked 10 of us out of 185 girls, and the ten that were picked did have to do simple choreography as well as a few short animated routines. I would wear something comfortable (t-shirt and comfy shorts) just in case you get picked! Some girls even wore dresses and heels, but they looked ridiculous! Comfy is the way to go! Good luck!

 

[taigirl87]

I went to a face character look alike audition on the 21st and I was measured at 5'3" and I am at least 5'5", so the "Disney" measurement is about two inches off. They picked 10 of us out of 185 girls, and the ten that were picked did have to do simple choreography as well as a few short animated routines. I would wear something comfortable (t-shirt and comfy shorts) just in case you get picked! Some girls even wore dresses and heels, but they looked ridiculous! Comfy is the way to go! Good luck!

just out of curiosity, were you one of those ten?

 

[courtthib]

just out of curiosity, were you one of those ten?

Yes!

 

[taigirl87]

Yes!

yay! congrats! I hope you'll get an official invitation!

 

[ipodluvr287]

Yes!

Are you already working in the CP and now you get to change roles?

 

[*idreamofdisney*]

I would love to do a face charachter audition for the princesses, but I am 5' 7.5". Is it worth trying anyway? I have a picture of me with Cinderella and we appear to be the same height...

Also what do you wear/bring to an open face charachter audition? Any tips for success? This thread has been really helpful so far!

When you go to the audition, Disney will measure you, which in essence is your "Disney height". That's the height that matters, so even if you think you're 5'7, Disney may measure you as 5'5, and then you'd be in the Princess height range. Another thing you could look at too is search for pictures of Princesses from WDW on the computer and see if your facial features are similar, because that's an important aspect too! As far as the audition is concerned, comfort is key, but also professional. You want to look presentable and professional, but comfortable enough that you aren't restricting your movement. I would suggest black yoga pants, a colored tank or leotard, and a shrug. I also like to put on neutral light make up and make sure my hair looks nice in case they take any pictures! I hope this helps!