Character Heights/CP Auditions

[Toffy]

One question... I've heard a few people who already auditioned talk about going back for the Orlando audition. How does this work? If you don't make it the first time, can you audition again when you get to Orlando for the start of the CP? Does the 6 month rule not apply for the CP?

I believe they're talking about the CP Extension auditions, as you can audition then and switch over to Character Performer for your extension

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

That kinda answers my question.....My DS is looking to go apply to Career Start for next fall. He will graduate from HS in June. He wants to audition for a character. My understanding is that CS can also audition for character roles. That is correct isn't it?
Assuming that he can audition in Feb is that a good time or is there a later audition time for fall?
thanks

Unfortunately, no, CS cannot audition for an entertainment position. However, once he's done with his program he can audition for FT/part time/seasonal/etc. I have a friend who is doing CS in attractions now and plans to do just that.

 

[Disney_Princess_89]

So I broke down and emailed recruiting today around 5 o'clock
of-course it was closing time so I don't expect an email until tomorrow...
I'm pretty sure I know the answer already but I just want to be sure so I can stop thinking about it

 

[Toffy]

So I broke down and emailed recruiting today around 5 o'clock
of-course it was closing time so I don't expect an email until tomorrow...
I'm pretty sure I know the answer already but I just want to be sure so I can stop thinking about it

I applaud you, I actually think it isn't so much that you broke down, more that you're brave enough to handle it either way haha

 

[Disney_Princess_89]

Haha Thanks Toffy



Still no response.... I think Disney is avoiding me....

 

[Toffy]

....Is there any chance we could be in the pool???

 

[Berlioz70]

....Is there any chance we could be in the pool???

my assumption... based on no concrete information... is the following:

When hiring characters they always take the people with the hirer scores and those that have already received rejections either did not have a high enough score to be pass the audition, or they are in such a competitive height range that there are still several more people with higher scores.

So that first round of e-mails notified those who had high scores and passed, as well as those who I mentioned above.

Now, those that were accepted have two weeks to officially accept their offer (I declined performer for my first program, so it does happen). And once they get a better grasp on who is declining they can either extend more invitations or they will have to send more rejections.

That was a very long explanation to stay - yes, I assume you are in the pool.

 

[tab1021]

Well that is a little bit of hope, I guess

 

[houseofmouse89]

Would the character pool only apply to people whose roles haven't changed online? My role changed online to Perfomer-PFLA but I never received an email. I called them today and the woman I spoke with told me that the email is pointless, that yes my role had indeed changed, and I would find out more when I get there. So I am for sure character performer...right?

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

Would the character pool only apply to people whose roles haven't changed online? My role changed online to Perfomer-PFLA but I never received an email. I called them today and the woman I spoke with told me that the email is pointless, that yes my role had indeed changed, and I would find out more when I get there. So I am for sure character performer...right?

if disney said so i'd believe them. congrats!

...you don't happen to know what pfla stands for do you? i've never seen that acronym before

 

[Disney_Princess_89]

Well I got my email today.... it's a no...

But whatever...

1 month till we leave!!!! Attractions here I come!!

 

[teamlouise]

if disney said so i'd believe them. congrats!

...you don't happen to know what pfla stands for do you? i've never seen that acronym before

PFLA is for Potential Face Look-Alike, I think. Fancy! Congrats to HouseofMouse!

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

ooh! that's exciting. houseofmouse, if you don't mind my asking, what were you measured at?

 

[impsythealmighty]

PFLA is, I'm almost positive, Performer - Florida. Congrats to everyone who passed, and those who didn't, I'm sure you did great anyway!

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

So I have a question about the performer role...

I am bound and determined to work in Entertainment at some point in my life in WDW, but I know with my very, very, very common height that it will be a challenge, especially in the college program.

However, I do think I have the right complextion and "look" for certain lookalike characters... that may sound cocky but if I don't believe in myself Disney never will.

I don't know if anyone here will be able to answer my question concretely, but hey, it's worth a shot:

Will being a lookalike potential help me get through the audition process? Let's say my dance skills are good, but they have a LOT of people in munk height (which is always the case), but my dreams come true and they like me for Ariel/whatever. Will that help me pass?

Or is it like, you must be amazing enough to stand out as fur and THEN they look at you for face? I hope I'm making sense!

Any input from past CPers/CMs would be great, even if you don't know for sure!

 

[houseofmouse89]

ooh! that's exciting. houseofmouse, if you don't mind my asking, what were you measured at?

I was measured at 5'2.25" according to Disney... not totally sure where that puts me face-wise...

 

[Toffy]

my assumption... based on no concrete information... is the following:

When hiring characters they always take the people with the hirer scores and those that have already received rejections either did not have a high enough score to be pass the audition, or they are in such a competitive height range that there are still several more people with higher scores.

So that first round of e-mails notified those who had high scores and passed, as well as those who I mentioned above.

Now, those that were accepted have two weeks to officially accept their offer (I declined performer for my first program, so it does happen). And once they get a better grasp on who is declining they can either extend more invitations or they will have to send more rejections.

That was a very long explanation to stay - yes, I assume you are in the pool.

Wow, that's really cool and makes me feel twice as better about it one way or the other... thank you so much Brenna!!!

So due to the new rules about people getting accepted for a secondary role ahead of time, is there still a limit as to how long one can be in the pool for before they're told no?

 

[Princess Ash]

my assumption... based on no concrete information... is the following:

When hiring characters they always take the people with the hirer scores and those that have already received rejections either did not have a high enough score to be pass the audition, or they are in such a competitive height range that there are still several more people with higher scores.

So that first round of e-mails notified those who had high scores and passed, as well as those who I mentioned above.

Now, those that were accepted have two weeks to officially accept their offer (I declined performer for my first program, so it does happen). And once they get a better grasp on who is declining they can either extend more invitations or they will have to send more rejections.

That was a very long explanation to stay - yes, I assume you are in the pool.

Is this only for people who haven't gotten a notification yet, or does it include the rejections as well?

 

[tab1021]

She meant only people who haven't heard anything at all.

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

Is this only for people who haven't gotten a notification yet, or does it include the rejections as well?

Although I do personally know someone who was initially rejected for performer and then later accepted, before her program started. I'm guessing this is extremely rare though. She was munk height.