Character Performer Auditions

[DisneyLover0526]

Awsome! Your range is a great height range to be in.

AWESOME!!! Is it because most of the Disney Fur Characters are that height?? And also, on the paper I had to fill out on the day of my audition, they asked about the talents that I can do comfortably, and I put in line skating, flag corp, and gymnastics. My question is, since they see that I can do these things, would there be a chance that I would get to do this, or would I just stay being a fur character? I don't mind what I do..I'm just happy that I would be working for Disney!!!

 

[Joanna71985]

AWESOME!!! Is it because most of the Disney Fur Characters are that height?? And also, on the paper I had to fill out on the day of my audition, they asked about the talents that I can do comfortably, and I put in line skating, flag corp, and gymnastics. My question is, since they see that I can do these things, would there be a chance that I would get to do this, or would I just stay being a fur character? I don't mind what I do..I'm just happy that I would be working for Disney!!!

Well, there are quite a few characters in the height range. I just think it's great, because some of them are a lot of fun.

It depends on what they need (and your color code). Some people do get trained for things on the CP, but I know people who weren't trained for anything. It all depends.

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

That stinks. I pretty much marked everything except QSFB and custodial. During the interview she asked me if i would be willing to do QSFB, and I said yes, but that it was not my top priority. I just want to get in. What were your 3 choices? Did your interviewer ask you to choose more?
I asked my interviewer if audtioning would hurt my chances of getting another role, and she said no because I put so many options. I hope it's true!!
So, are you hoping to come in January then? Will you audition again?
Thanks for all your help!

My three choices were Character Performer, hospitality and merchandise. I have zero experience in hosp or merch. I originally had 5 roles but because of a tattoo on my hand, my interviewer said I was ineligible for all of them (except character performer) and my only options were hosp, merch, or FSFB.

I'm getting my tattoo removed this year because I don't like it anymore anyway, plus I want more options on the role checklist. I'm going to audition again in September for the Spring semester here in Austin and only go if I make character performer. I'm really banking on fall 2010 though, because I really want to go in the fall semester for the holiday events and celebrations. I'm putting 7 roles down for sure and maybe 3 others.

I auditioned in Rochester this semester (even though I live in Austin, TX) because it was the first audition and I was scared I wouldnt get my backup choices (which i didn't), so I understand where you're coming from concerning having to wait longer because of an audition. I also want to sing so maybe eventually we'll end up in the same place! haha.

Good luck and I hope you get some good news soon!!

 

[DisneyLover0526]

Well, there are quite a few characters in the height range. I just think it's great, because some of them are a lot of fun.

It depends on what they need (and your color code). Some people do get trained for things on the CP, but I know people who weren't trained for anything. It all depends.

Thank you so much for your information! But I have one more question...what's the color code? and how would I know how I scored (if they do tell us)

 

[Joanna71985]

Thank you so much for your information! But I have one more question...what's the color code? and how would I know how I scored (if they do tell us)

It's the ranking for your dance/animation. You find out what yours is, when you are in training.

 

[timestep]

CONGRATS!!!!! Can't wait to meet you! Do you know who you will be?

WHAT? you already heard? I haven't heard anything yet. I hope that isnt bad. BUT CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have no idea how happy I am for you!

 

[DisneyLover0526]

WHAT? you already heard? I haven't heard anything yet. I hope that isnt bad. BUT CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have no idea how happy I am for you!

Believe me, I was SO shocked when I found the email. I actually wasn't looking forward to it until later on in the week. Brenna was telling me before that they usually make the decisions on Fridays, so that was when I was looking for mine. But at the same time, I was number #21 in the auditions, so thats probably why I heard from them so quickly, but I don't know if that means anything.

 

[taigirl87]

and I put in line skating, flag corp, and gymnastics.

do you mean flag corp like color guard? i did that in high school! i SO miss it!

 

[timestep]

Well guys, i didnt pass. I am so upset since I thought I did really well at my audition and this is the only thing I have ever wanted to do. Does anyone know the chances of me still getting my second choice?

 

[MarinaAndCharlie]

Well guys, i didnt pass. I am so upset since I thought I did really well at my audition and this is the only thing I have ever wanted to do. Does anyone know the chances of me still getting my second choice?

Im so sorry to hear that. Your chances of receiving your second choice depends on a lot of things: how many roles you picked, what specific roles you picked and how you answered your questions in your interview. Certain roles do fill up quicker than others, but hopefully you'll get what you want! Keep us updated!

 

[Joanna71985]

Well guys, i didnt pass. I am so upset since I thought I did really well at my audition and this is the only thing I have ever wanted to do. Does anyone know the chances of me still getting my second choice?

It depends on the roles picked. But when I auditioned in 2006, I was able to get my second choice.

I'm sorry you didn't pass the audition though.

 

[Goofster18]

AWWW, timestep, I'm really sorry to hear that!! we all feel for you. I know it's hard, the depression sucks, believe me, but if you are like me, and it is what you want, you have to just know that now is not the right time. It will happen and when one door closes, another opens. Sometimes they are hard to see, sometimes they "Open automagically towards you", but they are there. There is a good chance of getting one of your choices, it all depends on what you chose, and how many roles you picked. Can I ask out of curiosity what those are? Obviously you have heard that the more you pick the better. If you picked something really popular, then it all depends, they will fit you where you best fit. I have a feeling that even if you may not know or think you won't like a job, Disney Recruiters have a very good understanding of where the best fit for you would be (not 100% always right, but they aren't amateurs...) so we are all hoping for you, don't stress and whatever you get, give it a chance it may be what you want or it may not but it's an adventure and it's Disney, a step in the large door that is Casting (it's a big glass door with handles that look like the handle/catepillar in Alice in Wonderland, this is the truth, I promise, check it out sometime....) but I digress. Good luck!!! It will work out for the best, though it's hard to see that now!!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[timestep]

AWWW, timestep, I'm really sorry to hear that!! we all feel for you. I know it's hard, the depression sucks, believe me, but if you are like me, and it is what you want, you have to just know that now is not the right time. It will happen and when one door closes, another opens. Sometimes they are hard to see, sometimes they "Open automagically towards you", but they are there. There is a good chance of getting one of your choices, it all depends on what you chose, and how many roles you picked. Can I ask out of curiosity what those are? Obviously you have heard that the more you pick the better. If you picked something really popular, then it all depends, they will fit you where you best fit. I have a feeling that even if you may not know or think you won't like a job, Disney Recruiters have a very good understanding of where the best fit for you would be (not 100% always right, but they aren't amateurs...) so we are all hoping for you, don't stress and whatever you get, give it a chance it may be what you want or it may not but it's an adventure and it's Disney, a step in the large door that is Casting (it's a big glass door with handles that look like the handle/catepillar in Alice in Wonderland, this is the truth, I promise, check it out sometime....) but I digress. Good luck!!! It will work out for the best, though it's hard to see that now!!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

Thanks so much. It means alot. I picked character, attractions and vacation planner. Although, they asked me if I wanted to do qsfb and i said sure, but I forgot to check on my role checklist, so I'm fuzzy on that one. But thanks again.

 

[Goofster18]

I'm definitely hoping and sending good thoughts your way. If you are religious, I'm praying for you. Not to rant but I am not exactly religious, but I think that prayers/ well wishes are kinda the same so praying for you, however you take it lol. I'm sure everything will work out!!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[timestep]

I'm definitely hoping and sending good thoughts your way. If you are religious, I'm praying for you. Not to rant but I am not exactly religious, but I think that prayers/ well wishes are kinda the same so praying for you, however you take it lol. I'm sure everything will work out!!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

thanks so much!

 

[domi108]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!! I JUST GOT MY ACCEPTANCE LETTER FOR CHARACTER PERFORMER!!!!! SO EXCITED!!!

Congrats! I knew you'd get through! As for me I already knew I didn't make it and I was right. So I won't be a Character Performer
It didn't feel right any way when I was the audition.
Hopefully I'll get the one thing I want! Just have to do some more waiting..

And again! Congrats

 

[domi108]

Question: Does everyone's "kindly rejected" e-mail always say 'you will still be considered for possible participation in the Disney College Program in a different line of business.' ? if you don't get character performer, for those who didn't make it..
just curious..

 

[Joanna71985]

Congrats! I knew you'd get through! As for me I already knew I didn't make it and I was right. So I won't be a Character Performer
It didn't feel right any way when I was the audition.
Hopefully I'll get the one thing I want! Just have to do some more waiting..

And again! Congrats

I'm sorry.

Hopefully you'll get another great role.

 

[tink576]

Question: Does everyone's "kindly rejected" e-mail always say 'you will still be considered for possible participation in the Disney College Program in a different line of business.' ? if you don't get character performer, for those who didn't make it..
just curious..

My email said that...although I haven't heard anything else since then...

 

[Joanna71985]

Question: Does everyone's "kindly rejected" e-mail always say 'you will still be considered for possible participation in the Disney College Program in a different line of business.' ? if you don't get character performer, for those who didn't make it..
just curious..

It depends on the roles picked, and how many. But usually people who don't get performer will get another one of the roles they picked (that's what happened to me. I didn't pass the audition, but I got my second choice). However, it is possible to not pass the audition and not get in to the CP.