Hi
I am new here but my love for disney will always be with me. I have an obsession with minnie and mickey. I am here to talk to anybody thats wants to know more about the auditions for Disneyland Paris. I have been to several and have been to disneyland paris 6 times now.
I am more than happy to talk and share my experiences to anybody that is interested. I would like to talk to more people that are more like me have the passion for disney. The more people that love Disney than the better I can get along and chat. Keep those posts my way.
Lauren ;)
Welcome to the forum Lauren :-)
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hey,
im may tenenbaum, 20 years old from israel!
i want to do audition for disney princesses at disneyland paris.
and i have some questions.
so, i'd love if someone can help me!
thanks,
may!
Hi, Welcome to the forum. :minnie:
Quote from: "maydisney"hey,
im may tenenbaum, 20 years old from israel!
i want to do audition for disney princesses at disneyland paris.
and i have some questions.
so, i'd love if someone can help me!
thanks,
may!
Hi May
Its Lauren here, i have been to many disneyland paris auditions and each one is different. Each audition looks for either the characters, princesses (character looka likes and parades). But you dont know what they need until you turn up on the day.
All the way from israel wow, think your the furthest, I made a friend on here all the way from new zealand. Im on facebook if you always want to talk Disney. Please do ask me the questions you need to ask and I may be able to help you.
Look forward to hear from you
Lauren.
hoo im happy for your answer!
what is your facebook?
we can talk there!
lovely day,
may:)
You can add me as.a friend its multi coloured winged swanilo. Look forward to chat
Hey guys,
my name is Alexandra, I'm from Germany and want to go to the character audition in Hamburg in February. I'd like to audition as a look-a-like although I don't look exactly like a specific princess (I mean - who does? I went to Disneyland Paris a couple of months ago and the costumes of the characters contributed most, I'd say). I'm blonde and not that tall and it has just been a dream of mine to work in Disneyland Paris as a character and to smile and wave at fascinated children :)
My question is: do you have to have a special acting formation or something likte that? And what do the people in the casting want to see of the auditioning people?
The audition in Hamburg also includes the audition for the parades I think - does that mean I have to dance as well? I have never had special dance lessons, but do you know a way how to prepare for that part? Or for that matter, for every part of the audition?
Thank you sooo much for your answers, I'm really not sure if I should go to the audition as I'm not specifically trained :( but I'd love to!
Hi Alex lauren here, I have been to many auditions held in the UK. I would say give it a shot i.am also a person who has n experience whats so ever. Its now been my second.year audition they say.experience is.not needed however would be good. Im not what you call an actor or a singer but I can tell you I made it onto the waiting books once. The audition is broken into two halves animation and dance round. Each round they will show.you will be the practise rehearsals before your actual performance. As for the character look a likes I agree with you they dont look like who they supposed to portray. All I can say is you have to measure the right height as required. Best advise is you dont need experience, you just need to smile and show the enthusiasm. Im always on Facebook if you would like to add me. Have a few Disney friends on there. I say go for it and enjoy it. Good luck to you I have an audition on the 15 ti in London.
Thanks so much for the answer!
I still have other questions, e.g. where can I find the restrictions on how tall/thin you have to be to even be considered?
I can't find that anywhere.
Hi, my I'm Klara and I'm new to the forum but I have been reading all about the audition process :)
I have recently decided that I'm going to take a gap year before I go to uni and I have always thought that if I did do a gap year, I would work at Disneyland Paris. When I started looking into it last week I realised how difficult it is to get a job at DLP. So I have come here for advice because you all seem like helpful lovely people My language skills are quite good, I have been billingual (English/Danish) from birth and I got A*s in french and german at GCSE and am currently doing German at AS level. I don't really have much background in acting/dance but I did do ballet and acting classes when I was in primary school and I can also ice skate well (Wouldn't it be amazing to be in the Disney Winter Wonderland?!). Obviously I would prefer to be a character/parade performer but I will take what I can get because I love Disney! So what I am here for is that because I have at least a year before I can even think about auditioning as I'm 17 in march, is there anything I can do to prepare myself and try to increase my chances of getting a job at DLP? I'm up for doing pretty much anything, taking dance classes or getting a job or whatever, but obviously I can't do too much as I do have school as well (Which has become ridiculously hard because it's A level).
Thank you so much for reading if you took the time to read my ridiculously long paragraph!
I have also posted basically the same thing here > viewtopic.php?f=42&t=1996&start=2860 (https://forum.dlpguide.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=1996&start=2860%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow)
Klara <3
Hi, my name is Sandra (from Germany) and I'm also new to the forum (Had to login, because I've read your conversation) :)
I'd love to work in Disneyland Paris as a Character and Parade Performer before I go to university, It has always been a big dream of mine! But I don't really know if I first have to apply on their website to be accepted to the audition? Or can I just go there and then hand in my CV? Well, moreover I don't know if it's possible to have an Open-ended contract as a Look-A-Like, since I will probably be admitted to university in october..? However, I would work at least 2 months, but I'm not quite sure if I have to finish because of my university place :(
I'm so much looking forward to hearing from you! It's nice to see that I'm not the only one who is obsessed of the Disney-dream...
Sandra
Hi there!
My names Amy! I'm going to the auditions for DLP at Pineapple Dance Studios on the 14th of Jan!
Is anyone else going to be there? Id love to meet up with you all there!
For anyone that's been to the auditions before, im planning that if i dont make it monday i want to re-audition tuesday, is that allowed? Also best dance shoes to wear?
Also, a few tips ive got from my friend from tokyo;
- Wear a bright coloured top, that will stand out, as you want them to notice you.
- Barge your way to the front, you want to be noticed! So get as far to the front as possible.
- Stretch, because the dance audition gets harder as it goes along, and you dont want unnecessary injuries.
Hope to hear from ya'll! ;)
xxx
Alright so as there's more Auditions coming up this month, i thought id use my experience to help anyone planning to attend the march 21st, 22nd or 23rd auditions at Pineapple Dance Studios, London, Or Leeds.
You'll go into the studio and be given a sticky number, (if you go on the second day and get 500 like i did, dont worry, there's not that many people!). You'll also be given a sheet which just needs vital info like name, where you live etc. Then you'll line up (for ages!) to get height measured, then passed along to the auditions who may ask you when you're available to start etc. They're very nice, and if you smile and make a memorial impact on them then, you've got a good chance they'll watch you during your animation!
You'll then sit through this lovely long DVD explaining pay, contracts, accommodation etc by the Animation Leader, who's rather funny. Then you'll meet your choreographer. Shes wonderful, and so easy to learn from. This is where it gets important...
You'll be doing several animations to impress your auditioners each lasting for 8 counts, that's not a lot of time to show what you're made of!
The pattern goes;
8 x walking forward as a Cowboy/Cowgirl
8 x going round in a circle as a Pirate
8 x standing as one of the Dwarfs (Don't go to sneezy or sleepy, too stereotypical!)
4 x to the left, 4x to the right of being a villain. (You can be 2 different villains!)
8 x Curtsey or Bow like a Disney princess or prince (This can include Alice in the Wonderful and any Disney female.)
8 x Running off waving, blowing kisses etc.
Sounds easy right? WRONG.
So you'll practice with your choreographer a few times then get split into groups of 100. 10 People each will be asked to perform they're animation in front of your scary audition people. At the end of you're piece, if you're going home, you'll have your number called. Which can be really early in the day. This is the most important part of your experience.
Once everyone's done, the dancing commences. Now if you cant dance, DO NOT PANIC. There's a few quick turns and spins but at the end of the day, they aren't looking for amazing dancers all the time, They're looking for people who can perform and stick out in the crowd.
Handy Tips;
-If you have excessive piercings, e.g. more than one pair of earrings, i suggest you remove them.
-Tattoos aren't highly appreciated WHATSOEVER. If you have them, cover those puppies up. If you're covered in them, They will not think twice about you unfortunately.
-Wear a bright top, or something that will make you stick out. Between 300 girls and boys, you'll need all the attention you can get.
-Don't cover yourself in stage makeup. Keep your face as pure as possible. One of the auditioners is particularly looking for girls and boys that can be character look-a-likes. They look at your facial structure and features, so to get a better chance, keep it pure.
-Look presentable, Tracksuit bottoms and a baggy top, arent you to help you. Who cares if you havent got all the Pineapple dance trousers etc, a pair of leggings and a plain t-shirt or leotard are perfect.
-Be yourself!
The most important point i have to make is ENJOY IT. Its an amazing experience, you'll meet some lovely people on audition day and DO NOT PANIC. I wish you all the best of luck!
Amy,
Hi Amy,
thank you very much for sharing your experience! I'm really thinking about auditioning on the 21st or 22nd (Were you allowed to reaudition the next day, by the way?), but I'm not sure if they're looking only for prinesses and dancers.
[Female look-alikes*
Mulan (5'2"–5'6"/157-168cm), Princess Tiana, Cinderella, Ariel, Belle and Snow White (5'5"–5'8"/165-173cm),
Sleeping Beauty and Princess Jasmine (5'4"–5'8"/163-173cm).
Dancing roles*
All heights are welcome.]
I don't really want to fly all the way to London to be told that I'm too short for a princess or whatever :( So I was wondering if they are still looking for costumed characters as well.. ?
And are you going to attend this audition, too? :)
Hope to hear from you soon!
hello Sandra,
your talking to one of the experienced ones, there is no harm going both days however if you do get sent home on the first day you will be on the second as the judges are looking for the same thing over the two days.
No one is guaranteed to know what the judges are looking for, its been two years i have auditioned and have made it to the waiting books once. I say go for it you never know you could just well be what the judges are looking for. most of the time if you are not a face character then more times than not they need show and parade performers. As the director says "everybody will have to do character sets".
i be there to give it a go on the 22nd March on a friday. Give it a go its the whole experience that counts, if the worst comes to the worst you can always audition in other countries. i would love to play minnie or mickey for my height.
i look forward to hear from you soon.
Swanilo
Hi!
Is anyone going to the auditions this week? March 21st or 22nd in London?
I'm so excited but I'm worried I'm not going to even get through to the audition because of my visa etc (I live in the UK and have a UK working visa but not EU).
-April
Hi guys I'm new to the forum , am a HUGE Disney fan and I have just done the audition in London on the 21st march and got through to the 6 month waiting list as a character, does anyone know on a rough guess , how long does it take them to reply with some start dates and people with experience, how long did it take them to get back to you with start dates ? . thanks Guys :)
hi swooddow. i went to the same audition as you, got put on the waiting list. heard back two days ago with a contract, go out in weeks. :)
Hey! I'm auditioning at the London Auditions at the end of July is anyone going to those? Also does anyone know if an accent is bad? I'm coming from australia so I thought this might be a good question to ask :P
Is anyone here going to the Look alike auditions in London at the end of July? I am planning on going however I am coming from Australia to audition, does anyone know if that is harder to get a visa or something to work there?
Thanks!
Hi All,
Im attending the auditions this July in either Leeds or London for the look-a-like/ character auditions in Paris. Is anyone else going?
I watched SWOODDOW video for audition tips etc, very good and helpful watch. Thanks
Hi All,
I'm auditioning for a face character (look-a-like) at Disneyland Paris in July. I'm based in the west midlands so still not sure if to attend the London or Leeds auditions.
Just wondered if anyone else on here was attending either of these auditions?
I watched swooddow and his video blog, very good tips etc on their so thank you for that.
Hi guys, I'm auditioning on the 25th July in London to be a character/parade performer. Any one else going to be there? My biggest concern is that I'm pretty tall for a girl (5ft 10) and therefore will just be too big for anything. Also, I have dance experience (intermediate ISTD ballet certificate) but I'm concerned about the difficulty of the dance part of the audition. Any tips?
Rachel xxxxx
I plan on attending on the 25th also! Hopefully see some of you guys there, good luck :)!
I plan on attending on the 25th also! Hopefully see some of you guys there, good luck :)!
hi people welcome to my Disney audition post that I set up,
Its Swanilo I can proudly say im going to the auditions London 26th July. I have been auditioning for 2 years and made it to the waiting list once.
5ft 10 still can be a character but chances are you will be a prince or princess depending whether you look like the character your supposed to portray. Also beginner jazz level is always a bonus as you will have to do a dance round in the second part of the audition. So if you can dance that would nbe an advantage as you might be selected for the character parades, which I think you can be any height.
If there are any more questions feel free to message me or add me on facebook. . Multi coloured wings swanilo or Lauren Callegari. I can also go through the procedure of the audition as its the same everytime.
Good luck and have fun, hope I helped . And after two years I haven't stopped believing, my friend is now working there after her second attempt.
Hey guys, I'm going on the 25th to the London auditions! (:
Hi Amy
Please could I ask you a question.......What time did you arrive at Pineapple Studios?
Did you get there early & then queue for ages or did you get registered close to the audition time?
(Having a train nightmare at the moment & trying to see if I can get there close to the time)
Thank you x
Quote from: swooddow on March 21, 2013, 07:27:37 PM
Hi guys I'm new to the forum , am a HUGE Disney fan and I have just done the audition in London on the 21st march and got through to the 6 month waiting list as a character, does anyone know on a rough guess , how long does it take them to reply with some start dates and people with experience, how long did it take them to get back to you with start dates ? . thanks Guys <!-- s:) --> :) <!-- s:) -->
Hi, I'm also accepted, as a face charactar and parade performer, I did the audition 2 weeks ago. Everybody has to do character sets is what I was told. I'm also on the waiting list so if I hear anything I will let you know. There are a lot
of hopefuls who wait for a contract and after 6 months they get an invitation to re-audition. One of my close friends, did the audition 3 times by now. The first 2 times she didn't hear anything after passing the audition as parade performer and the last time she didn't pass the audition. The best thing is to not hope for anything. And It's hard because you want to do it so badly. I've been doing research throughout the whole week about people who are passed and what about contract deals and I couldn't find anything either.
Hi everyone
Today I received an e-mail where I got invited for a recruitment session. I'm so happy, and now I hope there will be place for me at Disneyland Paris!!! :P