Character Performer Auditions

[Berlioz70]

Haha... you'd be surprised the number of people who show up to try out for a princess and get upset when they find out that you can't... just didn't want that to happen to you.

I have a an entry in my blog about tips, but if you have a friend in the program then you've probably got all the needed info! Good luck!

 

[cpalum07viawi]

btw, i miss u impsy aka molly mouse!

 

[DisneyAfternoonKid]

I'm going to Rochester too, I live like an hour and a half away but I have family there. If any of you flyers need a ride from your hotel or need help with anything PM me. I really excited to meet everyone too!

 

[timestep]

I am really nervous because I will be attending the VERY LAST audition in Columbus. I am worried this will lessen my chances of being accepted into entertainment. Plus, I am worried that if I don't get entertainment everything else will already be full. Should I switch audition dates or do you think I will be ok with the one I am scheduled for?

By the way Brenna, your livejournal has been more than helpful to me! Thanks so much!

 

[Berlioz70]

Thanks Timestep (love your SN)!

I know this isn't the answer you want to hear... but if you can attend one earlier I would change your date. Entertainment does fill up and I know there were a lot of students last semester that couldn't do the program because following their audition there were no positions open.

There is always a chance that it won't be a problem, especially based on your height and skill, my advice is just to be on the super safe side.

 

[timestep]

Thanks Timestep (love your SN)!

I know this isn't the answer you want to hear... but if you can attend one earlier I would change your date. Entertainment does fill up and I know there were a lot of students last semester that couldn't do the program because following their audition there were no positions open.

There is always a chance that it won't be a problem, especially based on your height and skill, my advice is just to be on the super safe side.

I think I will change it. I don't want to risk it. Thanks again!

(thanks! I am addicted to tap!)

 

[klmcken]

any general tips other than to smile?

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

any general tips other than to smile?

Practice before your final performance! At Rochester, we learned it as a large group of 85 then we were sent into the lobby to then be brought in 6 at a time. In the lobby, not a single person practiced the dance, so I went outside and did it by myself. haha. I felt a lot better about it having practiced with my extra time.

 

[PrincessJordynx]

Practice before your final performance! At Rochester, we learned it as a large group of 85 then we were sent into the lobby to then be brought in 6 at a time. In the lobby, not a single person practiced the dance, so I went outside and did it by myself. haha. I felt a lot better about it having practiced with my extra time.

what? no one practiced?! thats just silly.
i didnt audition or anything, ive been a dancer since age 4 however
and i know we always practiced something before going on stage. i would have been outside with you girl! haha

 

[Goofster18]

I definitely saw a few people dancing and practicing the moves and some people just went over it in their heads the moves weren't a problem I've done them all in dances before but the main problem was tempo and what comes next. but there were def people practicing in Rochester!!

Goofster18

 

[MadeleineBeverley]

first off, im new here, so hi everyone

secondly, i know you probably get this question like all the time,
but it is my ultimate dream to be Mickey Mouse at disney. unfortunatley, i am 5"1 and i believe this is too tall for mickey? can someone please put me out of my misery so i can dismiss this dream once and for all.

thankyou.

 

[Mecha Figment]

first off, im new here, so hi everyone

secondly, i know you probably get this question like all the time,
but it is my ultimate dream to be Mickey Mouse at disney. unfortunatley, i am 5"1 and i believe this is too tall for mickey? can someone please put me out of my misery so i can dismiss this dream once and for all.

thankyou.

Why put you out of your misery? Your Perfect. But height only accounts for one thing, if your big in certain areas that will take you out of the running.

 

[Berlioz70]

first off, im new here, so hi everyone

secondly, i know you probably get this question like all the time,
but it is my ultimate dream to be Mickey Mouse at disney. unfortunatley, i am 5"1 and i believe this is too tall for mickey? can someone please put me out of my misery so i can dismiss this dream once and for all.

thankyou.

You are correct, Mickey tops out at 5'0 and a half... HOWEVER... your real height is not the same as your Disney height... so it doesn't matter what you "think" your height is, Disney will give you a company height when you audition. In your particular case, there is a very good chance you would be measured at 5'0.

 

[Mecha Figment]

You are correct, Mickey tops out at 5'0 and a half... HOWEVER... your real height is not the same as your Disney height... so it doesn't matter what you "think" your height is, Disney will give you a company height when you audition. In your particular case, there is a very good chance you would be measured at 5'0.

exactly i'm really 6 1 but according to them i'm 6.

 

[theatergal]

I know! its like 24 days away!!!!

Hey! Now it's 12 days away!! I will be there too! Are you guys staying at a hotel on disney property or are you from the area?

 

[MadeleineBeverley]

Wow!
thankyou very much for telling me that. i won't give up on that dream just yet then.
does anybody know why they can measure you smaller than your actual height?
thankyou!

 

[timestep]

Hey! Now it's 12 days away!! I will be there too! Are you guys staying at a hotel on disney property or are you from the area?

Hey! I am going to Orlando too! I think I am staying on Disney property. What about you?

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Rochester people:

I got my email today concerning the audition. I didn't pass but I didn't really expect to. I was tripped on the subway and hurt my knee the day before the audition so it was really hard for me, especially the dance segment because all the turns were on the leg that I hurt. I went to the doctor yesterday and it turns out I tore the cartilage in my knee so no wonder it was difficult!

Good news is, they said two to three weeks before we'd get an email and today is exactly a week! I'm pretty sure that means they're ahead in processing and we'll get our letters that much sooner. I hope!

Good luck to everyone else and check your email!

 

[Goofster18]

Hey I also just got my e-mail, and I also was not expecting to get it, and I didn't, but I look at it as experience at auditions, one more way to show them I love the program, and it was a very nice rejection e-mail. I have heard that you can take animation and dance classes down at WDW exclusive to CP's and FT's and that you can also re-audition, so I will continue year after year no matter what and I will get a job there come heck or high water!!! but besides that, good luck to anyone else!! Let's hope for our 2nd choices, yes??!!
Have a Magical Day!!! (BTW 2-3 weeks from today until we know for sure so cross your fingers for those folders!!!)
Goofster18

 

[DisneyLover0526]

Hey! Now it's 12 days away!! I will be there too! Are you guys staying at a hotel on disney property or are you from the area?

OMG! I'm so happy that someone else is coming!!!! I found a hotel that's like 5 minutes away..i'm pretty sure it's on Disney property lol....do you live up there...or did you fnd a hotel in the area as well?