Character Heights/CP Auditions

[kkauf1323]

Sorry if this question has already been asked, but does anyone know exactly how strict they are on height requirements for characters? I've read stories where people have said that they do (rarely) make exceptions. I would LOVE to be a princess (long shot, I know) but I'm a little shorter than their height requirement. Would they consider someone shorter if they met all the other requirements? Just curious! Thanks so much!

 

[Frizzbird]

If they like you and are considering you for a face look a like then they would measure you where you could be that role. So say your to short but your sorta close to the necessary height. They would measure you up so that you could be that role. I hope that makes sense. Basically if they want you they will measure you where they need you.

 

[Vistanamama]

Hoping for some advice from the veterans on this board!
My 19 year old daughter is set to start the fall 2010 college program on August 20th and is very excited about it! She is set to work in attractions but was just wondering if she would be eligible at any point during the program to audition for a character performer? She is a trained dancer and gymnast who is 5ft exactly and actually looks a lot like tink. (Please don't misunderstand - she is perfectly fine doing the job that she was assigned but was just wondering if this was an option since it was not mentioned as a job choice when she first signed up.)

 

[ZeroToHero]

Hoping for some advice from the veterans on this board!
My 19 year old daughter is set to start the fall 2010 college program on August 20th and is very excited about it! She is set to work in attractions but was just wondering if she would be eligible at any point during the program to audition for a character performer? She is a trained dancer and gymnast who is 5ft exactly and actually looks a lot like tink. (Please don't misunderstand - she is perfectly fine doing the job that she was assigned but was just wondering if this was an option since it was not mentioned as a job choice when she first signed up.)

She can audition towards the end of her program if she wants to extend as a character performer, but she cannot be removed from her current role during this program to be a character.

 

[Kaitlyn526]

If you become a princess, then does that mean you are going to be the princess in the parade (not dancing, but on the float)? Or are there certain princesses for parades, and others for autographs, and being in the park?
Sorry if these are stupid questions, but I am new to this whole thing...

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

If you become a princess, then does that mean you are going to be the princess in the parade (not dancing, but on the float)? Or are there certain princesses for parades, and others for autographs, and being in the park?
Sorry if these are stupid questions, but I am new to this whole thing...

There is specific training for parade characters- most of the parade friends are people who are FT and/or have been with the company for a while. So if you audition for a regular position, you could at some point in the future get trained for a parade. Most college program performers, however, are mainly meet and greet friends.

 

[Kaitlyn526]

Thanks! And also, do all the character's have character attendants? I've seen pictures and videos and such of Alice, the Mad Hatter, Peter, And Wendy just wandering around and then they'll stop and put on little shows (charades, tell jokes, etc.). Are some characters allowed to just roam wherever/ whenever? Are those characters even college programmers? Or is their "wandering" actually scripted, like they have to be certain places at certain times? (I don't even know if this makes any sense)...
Thanks again!

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

Thanks! And also, do all the character's have character attendants? I've seen pictures and videos and such of Alice, the Mad Hatter, Peter, And Wendy just wandering around and then they'll stop and put on little shows (charades, tell jokes, etc.). Are some characters allowed to just roam wherever/ whenever? Are those characters even college programmers? Or is their "wandering" actually scripted, like they have to be certain places at certain times? (I don't even know if this makes any sense)...
Thanks again!

I think (and someone else who is more in the know with DL can confirm this) that most of the wandering around and putting on shows is at Disneyland in California. At WDW every character has an attendant and most, if not all, of their meet and greets are in set locations with set times.

 

[Joanna71985]

I think (and someone else who is more in the know with DL can confirm this) that most of the wandering around and putting on shows is at Disneyland in California. At WDW every character has an attendant and most, if not all, of their meet and greets are in set locations with set times.

Thanks! And also, do all the character's have character attendants? I've seen pictures and videos and such of Alice, the Mad Hatter, Peter, And Wendy just wandering around and then they'll stop and put on little shows (charades, tell jokes, etc.). Are some characters allowed to just roam wherever/ whenever? Are those characters even college programmers? Or is their "wandering" actually scripted, like they have to be certain places at certain times? (I don't even know if this makes any sense)...
Thanks again!

Correct. Those would be from DL. All of the characters at WDW have character attendants (and don't wander around, with an exception of a very select few), and have set times.

 

[Kaitlyn526]

Ok thanks! I think it is easier that way anyways (I would think it would be way easier to have someone to help with the crowds, and to have a set time to be certain places, etc). I'm not much for improving lol
Also, is there a face character for Giselle (from Enchanted)? I think I've seen pictures of her, but Im not sure. If there is, is she the same height as the other princesses (5'5" to 5'7")?

 

[ZeroToHero]

Ok thanks! I think it is easier that way anyways (I would think it would be way easier to have someone to help with the crowds, and to have a set time to be certain places, etc). I'm not much for improving lol
Also, is there a face character for Giselle (from Enchanted)? I think I've seen pictures of her, but Im not sure. If there is, is she the same height as the other princesses (5'5" to 5'7")?

There is not. I forget the exact reason, but I think it's something to do with Amy Adams.

 

[Kaitlyn526]

That stinks because I like Giselle! I could have sworn I saw a picture somewhere, but maybe it was someone else... I'll try and find it, and if I do, I'll post it back here!
Why would it have something to do with Amy Adams?

 

[ZeroToHero]

That stinks because I like Giselle! I could have sworn I saw a picture somewhere, but maybe it was someone else... I'll try and find it, and if I do, I'll post it back here!
Why would it have something to do with Amy Adams?

I think it's because they would have to pay her royalties every time she was out for a meet and greet (since Amy Adams played Giselle in the movie). She has been in a parade though, I believe.

 

[Kaitlyn526]

Oh ok. Do they have to do the same to the girl who played Alice in the recent movie? Or to any others?
Yes, she was in the Holly Day parade... that's where I saw her:
http://www.livingorlando.com/2007/11/19/princess-giselle-debuts-at-walt-disney-world/

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

Oh ok. Do they have to do the same to the girl who played Alice in the recent movie? Or to any others?
Yes, she was in the Holly Day parade... that's where I saw her:
http://www.livingorlando.com/2007/11/19/princess-giselle-debuts-at-walt-disney-world/

I think Giselle has been the only one recently that had to be handled this way- Because Jack Sparrow has been around for a while- and they had Prince Caspian after that movie came out. Although I seem to remember something about royalties with Julie Andrews and Mary Poppins, but I don't recall details... And Alice wouldn't be the same because the Alice in the park is the animated Alice.

 

[Kaitlyn526]

Oh gotcha- that makes sense (about Alice) but I wish they would be able to have Giselle.
Bella- you've answered a lot of my questions today, thanks I'm Kaitlyn, and I'll be applying for Spring 2011 (maybe advantage- haven't decided yet).
Have you already done DCP, or are you planning on applying?

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

Oh gotcha- that makes sense (about Alice) but I wish they would be able to have Giselle.
Bella- you've answered a lot of my questions today, thanks I'm Kaitlyn, and I'll be applying for Spring 2011 (maybe advantage- haven't decided yet).
Have you already done DCP, or are you planning on applying?

I'm applying for Fall Advantage 2011- but I've done loads of research because I've wanted to work for Disney my entire life lol

 

[Kaitlyn526]

Awesome! Well thanks for answering a lot of my questions
Also, I have a question about heights. I am 5'6" (maybe 5'5 1/2") but if they measure me down 2 inches (like a lot of people say they do) then that means I have less of a chance of getting something, right? Because there isn't much at 5'4". From what I understand, Alice and Wendy stop at 5'3" but the princesses start at 5'5", so does that mean I don't have much of a chance? Should I stand up really tall when they measure me?

 

[mebbradley]

HI EVERYONE

The list of audition places for this spring's auditions is now posted

 

[Kaitlyn526]

HI EVERYONE

The list of audition places for this spring's auditions is now posted

Where?