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Character Performer Extension FAQs

What does the role of being a Character Performer include?

  • Character Performers play before thousands of guests each day in character greetings across the Walt Disney World®️ Resort.
  • Performers pose for pictures, sign autographs, and help to create magical moments with guests of all ages. All Character Performers will perform as our sculpted characters.
  • Some performers may perform as a Character Look-Alike as well.
  • Character Performers work at indoor and outdoor meet-and-greet locations in the theme parks and resorts, and at dining locations across property.
  • Additionally, there may be opportunities to be a parade or show performer or possibly a puppeteer.
  • All performers, including those in our shows and parades and Disney Character Look-Alikes, also perform as fully costumed Disney Characters.

 

Who can audition?

  • Auditions for extensions into Disney College Program Character Performer role will be communicated to those eligible at the time of any offered auditions.
    • Alumni Summer College Program or the Disney College Program HBCU Cohort powered by Disney on the Yard participants - stay tuned for more information regarding opportunities for this role.
  • Current College Program participants who would like to transfer into a full-time or part-time role as a Character Performer. Please visit DisneyAuditions.com for dates and times of auditions.
  • For new, incoming domestic College Program applicants for the fall 2023 season (Program arrival dates May – Oct. 2023), click here for more information.

 

Is an audition required?

  • If you are planning to extend your program, you must attend one of the auditions specifically for College Program extensions. If you are planning to stay with the company in a full-time or part-time capacity, you would need to attend an open call listed on DisneyAuditions.com and also complete the conversion application.

 

When are auditions?

  • For extension-specific auditions, information will be sent to those eligible and the event will appear in DORMS.
  • For part-time/full-time auditions, please visit DisneyAuditions.com

     

Is this opportunity to extend open to any Program participant?

  • At this time, this opportunity is ONLY open to current domestic College Program participants wishing to extend their program or transfer into a full time or part time position at the conclusion of their program. This is subject to change based on business need. No positions are guaranteed until a formal offer has been presented.

 

Will I hear back after an audition?

  • If you have been selected for a role or a callback/3D Image scan, you will receive communication from the Talent Casting Team. No communication will be sent to those who have not been selected.

 

Can I apply for other extension opportunities?

  • Absolutely! However, some extension opportunities may require you to make a decision prior to knowing the results of this audition. If you accept another offer, you MAY be removed from consideration for this role. Check with the Recruiter for each role.
    • If you accept a Same Role/Same Location Extension, you will NOT be removed from consideration for Character Performer.

 

If I do not get selected this time, when can I audition again?

  • While you can audition at any time, it is not necessary to attend an audition more than once every 6 months unless it is a specialty audition (i.e. holiday performer, special event performer, etc.). Just keep an eye on the requirements of the audition and remember that you are eligible to attend any audition at any time but would not transfer until the end of your program if you are selected.

 

Can I attend an audition that I found on the Disney Auditions website?

  • You are free to attend any audition at any time. Remember that you will also need to complete the Casting Services application to move into a full-time or part-time role if you are offered one by Entertainment. More information about that process can be found on our Support Site.

(NOTE: If you are offered and accept a role outside of the College Program, you will not transfer until the end of your program and you will have to provide your own housing and transportation. You will not be able to remain at Flamingo Crossings Village.)

 

If I am offered a role, when will I transfer into Entertainment?

  • Your transfer date will be after the conclusion of your program and will be determined by the Entertainment Training Team. This will be communicated to you by the Disney Programs Recruitment Team.
  • For extensions, your extension start date and your transfer date may not match. If this is the case, we will work with your current area to extend you until your transfer date.

REMEMBER: In order to be eligible to transfer you must have no more than four points and no more than one reprimand within the past six months.

 

Will I be able to audition later if I am not eligible for this audition?

  • Any future auditions that Entertainment offers will be communicated through the usual channels. You can always look on DisneyAuditions.com for opportunities outside of the College Program. For any audition, it is important to check the eligibility guidelines.

 

Do I have to have a performance background?

  • Absolutely not! Any major and any background are welcome! Our goal is to find people who can bring our characters to life.

 

Do I have to be a certain height to attend?

  • You will need to pay close attend to the requirements of the audition. For the College Program-specific auditions, all height ranges are welcome, however, special consideration is usually given to those between 4’8”-5’, 5’4”-5’7” and 6’-6’3”.

 

I already auditioned and was placed in the Character Pool. What does this mean?

  • The Character Pool is a bench (or "holding tank") for those people Entertainment would like to offer but for whom there is not a current opening. Applicants are kept in the pool for up to eight months after their audition date and can be offered at any point in that timeframe. A position is not guaranteed. There is no Character Pool for College Program roles – only for full-time or part-time roles.

 

Will I be paid for the time I take to go to an audition?

  • No. The audition and callback are part of the requirement to be considered for the Character Performer role.

 

What are the record card guidelines to move into a Character Performer role?

  • In order to be eligible to transfer you must have no more than four (4) points and no more than one (1) reprimand within the past six (6) months.

 

Will I be able to do parades and shows?

  • There may be an opportunity for some candidates, once selected, to participate in shows or parades.

PLEASE NOTE: All performers, including those in our shows and parades, and Disney Character Look-Alikes, also perform as fully costumed Disney Characters.

 

Will I be able to be a Character Look-Alike/Face Character?

  • Those selected to be considered for Character Look-Alike roles will be contacted for an additional callback.

PLEASE NOTE: All performers, including those in our shows and parades, and Disney Character Look-Alikes, also perform as fully costumed Disney Characters.

 

Who do I contact if I have questions?