Character Heights/CP Auditions

[Iris]

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, I was just wondering when you applied for your extension. I saw that you did the fall 2008 program and wondering when can they apply for the extension. My daughter is doing the fall 2010 program now and wants to extend. Thanks for any info.

 

[r1009t]

I noticed on disneyauditions.com that they will be having FT auditions at the spring 2011 cp auditions, is this something that happens for every cp audition? Are they going to audition for FT at the cp auditions for the Fall 2011?

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

I noticed on disneyauditions.com that they will be having FT auditions at the spring 2011 cp auditions, is this something that happens for every cp audition? Are they going to audition for FT at the cp auditions for the Fall 2011?

They've done it for a while now. I know the first FT audition I went to in Spring of 2008 was also a CP audition. If they stick with the trend, then they will.

 

[r1009t]

They've done it for a while now. I know the first FT audition I went to in Spring of 2008 was also a CP audition. If they stick with the trend, then they will.

Thanks! That means I maybe, possibly going to my first audition sometime soonish, if I can figure out what month they'll have the Fall 2011 auditions... does anyone know what month it will be approximatly?

 

[katelovesaladdin]

Do you guys know how long it generally takes for them to get back to you if you didn't audition for CP and just went to a regular one?

 

[Neverland_gal]

Now that they let people audition for FT during the CP auditions, does that change anything? Do a million more people show up? Will they cut people before letting them do the animation or dance??

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

Now that they let people audition for FT during the CP auditions, does that change anything? Do a million more people show up? Will they cut people before letting them do the animation or dance??

As for your last question, they might. It depends on the audition turnout and city, really.

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

Do you guys know how long it generally takes for them to get back to you if you didn't audition for CP and just went to a regular one?

At the FT/PT/Seasonal auditions I've been to they either tell you "Thank you" (didn't get anything), "You're in the Character Pool" (You passed the audition, but we don't have a spot for you), or they offer a spot right there. I'm not saying that's how it is at every audition, but that's been my usual experience.

 

[Miss. Bianca]

Hi Everyone. I'm new to the site. I've been reading this thread for quite sometime and I thank you all for all the useful information. I've been thinking about auditioning at WDW for years but I'm currently holding back until I graduate.

Well, I've always dreamed of being Princess Jasmine. Pocahontas coming in second. Not only do I lean towards these two characters because I love them, but because of my skin color as well. My natural skin color is a combination of the two, not too dark and not too light, so I might fall right in between Jasmine and Poca. Even Esmeralda is in that color combination. But I've never really seen her at the parks.

Well anyways, the problem that may discourage me is my height. I'm 5'10. And I've mentally prepared myself for the fact that Princess Jasmine cannot be that tall. But you never know. LOL! But anyways, what about Pocahontas? She definitely looks taller than the other Princesses.

And what exactly is 'Disney Height'?

Any thoughts or/and tips? Thanks in advance, Lovies!

 

[TinkerMouse]

Disney Height is the height that Disney measures you at which may or may not be your actual height. Sometimes if they really want you for something they'll measure you taller or shorter to fit that requirement. All the princesses are pretty much the same height range but Jasmine is generally one of the shortest meaning she's 5'3"-5'7" instead of the more common 5'4" minimum. I gathered this from the height ranges posted on Disney's Auditions website and from this picture that they have there of the old "main six" (because now it's a "main 7") that shows Jasmine as the shortest. If you expand the third audition (Sept 30th) it'll show you the picture I'm talking about.

http://corporate.disney.go.com/auditions/calendar/index.html

As for Pocahontas, the poster "ahoy kristen" who is on the page before this one is currently friends with Pocahontas so if you PM her she could answer that. I would think that Pocahontas is on the taller end of the spectrum like Meg is, but I also know of a Pocahontas who was 5'5".

If they measure you at about 5'7" so you can be friends with Jasmine then you will also be friends with Pluto, but if you don't get measured down you can be friends with Goofy.

 

[bellaDisneydncr]

Well anyways, the problem that may discourage me is my height. I'm 5'10. And I've mentally prepared myself for the fact that Princess Jasmine cannot be that tall. But you never know. LOL! But anyways, what about Pocahontas? She definitely looks taller than the other Princesses.

Pocahontas is actually in the same height as the other princesses. 5'3"/5'4"-5'7" (Personally, I think she should be taller- I think she is drawn tall... but I don't have a say lol)

 

[Miss. Bianca]

Disney Height is the height that Disney measures you at which may or may not be your actual height. Sometimes if they really want you for something they'll measure you taller or shorter to fit that requirement. All the princesses are pretty much the same height range but Jasmine is generally one of the shortest meaning she's 5'3"-5'7" instead of the more common 5'4" minimum. I gathered this from the height ranges posted on Disney's Auditions website and from this picture that they have there of the old "main six" (because now it's a "main 7") that shows Jasmine as the shortest. If you expand the third audition (Sept 30th) it'll show you the picture I'm talking about.

As for Pocahontas, the poster "ahoy kristen" who is on the page before this one is currently friends with Pocahontas so if you PM her she could answer that. I would think that Pocahontas is on the taller end of the spectrum like Meg is, but I also know of a Pocahontas who was 5'5".

If they measure you at about 5'7" so you can be friends with Jasmine then you will also be friends with Pluto, but if you don't get measured down you can be friends with Goofy.

Tinker Mouse, thank you so much for the information. And yes, I see what you mean about Jasmine's height in the picture. I knew that Jasmine had to be one of the shortest, but I never lost faith in hoping I could at least ask.

I will ask ahoy kristen, thanks for that. Pocahontas definitely looks taller, but I guess it just depends on what the auditions are looking for at the moment.

And do you really think I would get measured down three inches?

Pocahontas is actually in the same height as the other princesses. 5'3"/5'4"-5'7" (Personally, I think she should be taller- I think she is drawn tall... but I don't have a say lol)

Hi Bella! Thanks for your response, Lovie. I agree, Pocahontas should be taller since she's drawn taller. So I may have a slight/slim/slender shot at this. LOL!

 

[ahoy kristen]

Hey Miss. Bianca! PM me & we'll chat! :]

 

[themermaidgirl]

I've auditioned twice for Disney Cruise Lines, and both times have not succeeded *poo* but I'm still trying.
I'm in that silly height range of 5'1 1/2, and am hoping for a miracle growth spurt of 2 inches. That's all I want, two inches! But sadly, I haven't grown since I was 10 years old.

Being at the auditions was the time of my life! I'd never felt more comfortable around complete strangers! I made a fool of myself in the animation sequence, and completely loved it. Doing even the auditions made me realise how desperately I really want a position as a friend... of anyone really!

I was at Disneyland earlier this month for a graduation present, and meeting these characters made me realise even more how lucky they were, and how envious I was. I went through a little "emo" phase where I wanted to cry because that wasn't me, and I guess people weren't seeing that I was needing this more than life itself. Hey, I'm a cheery, bubbly girl! I picked myself up and am now working harder than ever to secure a possible position. Living in Canada and still being underage (give me 3 months!), I can't work in the United States or any other country, but I'm taking dance classes, as lovingly advised by one of the dancing coaches I talked to after the audition, and just practising little animation routines with my dog and just on my own time.

My dream characters are Ariel, Aurora, Tinkerbell, Vidia (will always be too short for her...)... basically, anyone!

It's a fight, but it's worth it.
Pardon my novel

 

[ipodluvr287]

Is it possible for CPs to be in Fantasmic?

 

[Joanna71985]

Is it possible for CPs to be in Fantasmic?

Possible, but VERY unlikely (as Fantasmic only shows 2 nights a week usually).

 

[TinkerMouse]

What happened to when Fantasmic had two shows and was almost everyday? Or am I remembering wrong and/or mixing it with Disneyland's? And speaking of CPs doing other kinds of entertainment roles I read that Star Wars weekends has auditions for those characters. How does that work?

 

[MajorThomasina]

I'm interested in the Character Audition in Austin (Oct 17th), but I'm unsure if it's open for the general public or for college students only. Can someone please clarify? Thanks in advanced!

 

[carly3592]

What happened to when Fantasmic had two shows and was almost everyday? Or am I remembering wrong and/or mixing it with Disneyland's? And speaking of CPs doing other kinds of entertainment roles I read that Star Wars weekends has auditions for those characters. How does that work?

They docked Fantasmic down when the American Idol Experience opened. Sad, sad world......

My first choice for when I CP is Character Performer... so I'm definitely gonna keep my eyes on this thread

 

[ahoy kristen]

I'm interested in the Character Audition in Austin (Oct 17th), but I'm unsure if it's open for the general public or for college students only. Can someone please clarify? Thanks in advanced!

the audition is for the general public!