Greetings from in-side the magic...
if you are thinking of auditions for dlrp here are some tips/facts
you can contact casting on-line you will need c.v. letter current photo and be over age of 18yrs thay will email you when audition dates are due..
fact: london or leeds uk auditions you will have to pay your own travel costs
fact: there will be many people from 100 upwards
fact: you will be told about dlrp charactor/parade
fact: there are three stages
fact: if you make it you will be asked for call back in afternoon
now for the none facts that you are not told on the day of audition
you will not be told how many contracts there is or what there looking for
you will not be told that you have to pay for travel to disney and you will need money for housing deposit and cart orange which is bus travel until you get contract : eurostar £100 housing £170 cart orange £32
you will not be told which disney housing you will be in untill you get there
you will not be told that you will have to share appartments with other castmember and it could be from sharing with 2 and up to 6 people.
when you start you will have 45 days start period within that time you can leave if its not for you but please note! thay can send you home if your not what thay want or you break the rules and you will not know until the last minute if you will be staying or not..
there are 2 forms of contract cdi short term / cdd long term
if you pass all this well done and enjoy the magic and have fun
Confused as to why you posted this?
Greetings from in-side the magic...
so that people know a little more info about casting at dlrp before audition
just stuff never told before so people know what to expect...
Hey needmagic, just wondering do you no anything about ride operators?
If you do could you make a new topic about it ! Thanks :)
Quote from: "needmagic"Greetings from in-side the magic...
so that people know a little more info about casting at dlrp before audition
just stuff never told before so people know what to expect...
OKAy - but for somea reason it came to me as ifyou wer eprety unhappy with how they didn't tell stuff upfront, making Disney seem like a bad company to work for, which for some reason I might just understand...
I just didn't realy get why it was posted here like that...
Other than that - the info probably is most welcomed by people that are in fact interested in it :)
so where's the Disney housing (sorry if it's obvious). You know how far from the Resort.
Just a little correction, cdi is the long term contract and cdd is the date to date contract! sorry for bein predantic!!
Greetings from in-side the magic...
thank you babybert for the correction sorry to all...
just wanted to help others in a way i can about auditions there is so many things your not told which you have to find out yourself which can be a shock if your new..castmembers are very helpfull in the parade dept but somethings you have to find out the hard way so thats why i put this topic down and more info will follow soon..so keep watching
but most of all enjoy the magic..
what about Ride staff etc. do they have to audition for the parts or is it just a normal interview etc.
Greetings from in-side the magic...
the attractions casting is a lot differnt from charactor/parade..
firstly to apply for attractions there is no auditions just an interview but to pass you need to speak differnt lang eg: french english but bonus is you speak more.also you work more for your pay..
charactor/parade it dont matter if you only speak english as you can learn when your there its a bonus for yourself if you do know french also in the parade you work 35hrs a week 2 days off 8hrs per day but you only physically work between 3/4 hrs a day but get paid for the full 8hrs..
on attractions you can work between 8/10hrs a day 3days off but you only get two 15mins and 1hrs lunch and is very hard work ..(summer )
more to follow ...remember smiling is most important but fun too
Quote from: "doddy13"so where's the Disney housing (sorry if it's obvious). You know how far from the Resort.
greetings from in-side the magic...
there are 3 disney residance for castmembers..
you can take the rer train to val d'europe to get to one of them but most get the bus from the parc peps number 34 service it will take you to all three but first one is
La Boiserie 10mins on bus
La Louisiane 15mins on bus
Les Pléiades 20/25mins from disney but 5mins on the train then you can walk 10mins til you get there..
hope this helps....more info to follow
all disney residance have 24hrs security
Corrected the names of the residences.
Hey needmagic!
Thanks for everything so far...
I want to work at Disney but I'm too yunge if you have to be 18+,
When you said about the rules... Please could you tell me what the rules are there?
I wish to be prepeared for If I get the chance to go and work...
Greetings from in-side the magic...
you have to be 18yrs or over to work at dlrp..the rules
if you get a contract you have 45 days period where you can leave if its not for you or be sent home from disney becouse ! the thing to know is dont break the rules and you wil be fine E.G.
dont be late for work
always be on set on time
change shifts if your asked
help other castmembers new and old ( team work )
smile is very important and h.a.p.p.y.
talk to other castmembers dont be shy we all started like this
never leave any costume in changing room as you will be found out as its on your i.d ( return everything after your shift )
when in full veiw of the guests 100% disney
you can play and have fun but always remember the rules....
most of all enjoy yourself and have fun
hope this as help you
wow nice, insider info... when im 18 im going to be doing uni course + working at alton towers theme park as ride op + learning french im hoping these would get me a job as ride op at disney ? would this level of education / skill get me a job at disney ?
I should imagine a uni course will make you very appealing to disney! Although, you'll still probably have to tick the box for ability to speak english/french+.
If it's any concellation, my uncle did a degree in engineering and was focusing on becoming some sort of aerospace thingy. He decided, after visting the park, to become a sound/lighting engineer. He got snapped up by disney because of his qualifications (he took several other certificates in sound/lighting) where he worked happily for five years up until last year when he joined Feld Entertainment's Disney on Ice as the head of sound. Probably an irrelevant story, but just some know how on what the company like.
I'm a musician (Grade 8, Diploma on Piano/Bassoon) so I'm wondering how easy it is to get in on the music side of the park and I'd like to know how you can get into the directing of the show or imagineering. That really appeals to me.
Dlrp-mad :mickey2:
cool, well i don't really know French i know how to order food thats about it, but next year at college i will be piggy backing a French course onto my ICT course
i turn 18 next march and was thinking bout trying out for a CM during the summer season next year cause i won't start uni til october. problem is i won't officially have my french a-level until august. do you think i would still have a shot because i will have an AS level at this time.
x x x
im guessing if you say english is your main language they might do a small test to see if you know french or not
yes, at the audition i went to, they spoke to some people individually in french
thanks :), might still give it a whirl
x x x
How do you get in contact with Disney to become a Cast member / character ?
I tried the DLRP site, but the castmember bit is in French! I'm OK at French, but not that good.
The traditional English speaking characters like Alice and Wendy seem to be actual English girls. Hmm .. .. how good do you think your French must be?
Thanks if anyone can help!
In the Character and Parade dept, you don't need to speak ANY French.
It does help though, and basic French is required if you are a face character.
I guess French is the way to go then! :D
:)
Have you got dreams of being Ariel?
:)
:lol:
Awww I wish!
When I was there last, I enquired about casting etc, and they said if I were to play anyone, it would be Alice or Wendy, due to my 'posh accent'! They told me to come back and audtion. That's why I asked. :)
Wonder what chance I've got of being the Beast so I can get my own Belle.
:lol:
I'm thinking about becoming a CM in my gap year before Uni. With some decent GCSE's (including an A* in French) and my A-levels what chance do I realistically have?
giorgio i reckon you do, A* in french would really impress them i guess and depends on lots of normal other things from there
Quote from: "needmagic"...now for the none facts that you are not told on the day of audition
you will not be told how many contracts there is or what there looking for
you will not be told that you have to pay for travel to disney and you will need money for housing deposit and cart orange which is bus travel until you get contract : eurostar £100 housing £170 cart orange £32
you will not be told which disney housing you will be in untill you get there
you will not be told that you will have to share appartments with other castmember and it could be from sharing with 2 and up to 6 people.
I was told all of this information
on my audition day, except the information of where I will be staying, which you find out on your first day.
I think those figures are a little out, too:
My return Eurostar ticket: £85
Accommodation deposit: 200 Euros (This is returned at the end all being well.)
Monthly bus pass (cart orange): 50 Euros
Weekly bus pass: 20 Euros
Quote from: "needmagic"...when you start you will have 45 days start period within that time you can leave if its not for you but please note! thay can send you home if your not what thay want or you break the rules and you will not know until the last minute if you will be staying or not..
Your probation period is
10 days from your start date in the parks and during this time, either party can bring the agreement to a close without warning.
Quote from: "needmagic"...there are 2 forms of contract cdi short term / cdd long term
Actually, the CDD contract is a date-to-date contract. The CDI contract is a contract with no official finishing date. A CDD can still be long-term and a CDI can finish within weeks at your disgretion.
Quote from: "needmagic"there are 3 disney residance for castmembers..
you can take the rer train to val d'europe to get to one of them but most get the bus from the parc peps number 34 service it will take you to all three but first one is
La Boiserie 10mins on bus
La Louisiane 15mins on bus
Les Pléiades 20/25mins from disney but 5mins on the train then you can walk 10mins til you get there..
I have been told there is a fourth - Du Parc. Out of all four, Les Pléiades and Du Parc are the nicest.
Just a few observations. I don't arrive until next week, but the majority of the information above was only given to me last week, so it's pretty up-to-date.
I recommend that everyone goes to an audition, (I went to Leeds) I found it to be a very enjoyable day and while it's easier to say that having been successful, you'll still get something out of it no matter what stage you reach. My tips for the audition:
- Be big - Everything big, from the waves to your biggest, cheesiest grin.
- You don't need to be a good dancer - But you MUST perform everything 110%.
- Be a
team member - They hate individuals, so any opportunity to shine should only be taken with the rest of the group.
- Above all,
relax and have fun. It really is a fantastic day.
giorgio1712,
Having A Level French is a real bonus. I was lucky enough to be the only boy who spoke French in the afternoon, so it was a huge bonus for the casting director. Don't worry though, they won't test you, but just be honest and don't over-pitch your quality of the language.
You have just as good a chance, if not any better than everyone else. You never know what they want on the day, because so much is dependable on your height, facial features, performance quality etc. They don't make oversights, so if you're right for Disney and if Disney is right for you, they'll show interest.
Let us know how it goes!
Hope this helps!
Richard.
Actually dude 'DU PARC' aint a disney residence. It's a residence which until recently alot of cast members have gone to because its gives you more privacy. Though its double the money for which you pay in Disney Residence.
Oh and Les Pléiades aint that nice, espcially if your sharing with a random. La Boserie is the nicest if your lucky enough to be put in a group of 4 from your formation.
thebatman_1,
Having just checked my messages, I got it wrong - It was La Boserie that I meant to mention and not Les Pléiades. But I was still told that Du Parc is a nice place to stay. I guess it's each to their own, right!
My bad,
Richard.
So there is some amount of skill required to become a CM? I thought it would just be like a job interview not an audition! Will they test your dancing/singing etc?
Only for EPC, I can't imagine they'd want to see your dance moves for guest flow
Quote from: "giorgio1712"So there is some amount of skill required to become a CM? I thought it would just be like a job interview not an audition! Will they test your dancing/singing etc?
I can't speak for the other roles at Disneyland, but the audition I went to, to become a Cast Member included an animation stage, a dancing stage, but no singing stage.
Richard.
Quote from: "Richard Adams"Quote from: "giorgio1712"So there is some amount of skill required to become a CM? I thought it would just be like a job interview not an audition! Will they test your dancing/singing etc?
I can't speak for the other roles at Disneyland, but the audition I went to, to become a Cast Member included an animation stage, a dancing stage, but no singing stage.
Richard.
Do you know how your audition went ?
Quote from: "15MagicalYears"Do you know how your audition went ?
I'll be in Paris in Friday! Can't wait!
Richard.
How did you know that auditions were being held? Who did you contact so you knew where to go?
If you don't mind me asking :oops:
Quote from: "Atlantica"How did you know that auditions were being held? Who did you contact so you knew where to go?
If you don't mind me asking :oops:
Of course not!
Well, I was training for this past year on a Diploma in Acting course in Liverpool. I was fortunate enough to hear about the audition dates, as she received an email from the Casting department at DLP. She gave me a copy of the email and from there, I simply got in touch and asked if it would be okay to hop along on the day. I just had to send a CV with a headshot, (or you can just send a recent photo) via email. Then I turned up!
I'm not sure I can give the address out in the open, but if one of the Moderators or more experienced members could clarifiy this for me, I'd be happy to if I'm allowed..?
Richard.
Quote from: "Richard Adams"I'll be in Paris in Friday! Can't wait!
Richard.
Oh realy ? :o
Well Done ,
I would love to be
Friends with Goofy, he is such a fun character !
I can't wait to hear how it all goes !
Remember to keep us updated ! :P
Does anyone know if you audition for character performer not character and parade can you still help a character in the parade ?
Hi 15',
I think it's all under one roof - They audition you on a bit of everything and decide what you'd be suitable at doing in the parks. I am helping character-only, but I will still be helping them in the parade!
Richard.
Greetings from in-side the magic...
correction to all on casting tips to help you get it right
you can not just look after charactors in the parc you have to be there 6 months first then you have formation ( training in english ) if you dont pass you will not be looking after charactors it is the same to drive the parade floats too.
also when you audition in uk there are differnt contracts
first you could be face charactor or dancer in parade or just charactor.
but you will be told this also even if you are the above you will always do charactor in the parc not just parade and not everyday is the same you could be charactor one day then the next on parade or in the studio parc..
if you need more info just ask
Apologies, by 'helping' the character, I didn't know you were actually referring to helping the characters. I was talking about the other thing.
Richard.
greeting from in-side the magic...
there are so many things i can help with if you need in fo just ask..
also when your there dont for get that there is restorant you will work in too
like plazza gardens or lucky nugget even cafe mickey in the village
for breakfast shifts thay start at 7am or if cafe micky evening you start around 3pm and finish around 11pm
Thank for the help NeedMagic and Richard. :D
Is there an official place that you can go to get hold of audition dates? Im not in an actiing environment, so I don't relly have access. Alos, the online site to apply is in French, so I can't really get very far :(
//http://disneylandparis-casting.com/index.php4?lang=EN&disneyRH=1f163c8ee297b38a82acbb5258b5effd
There's a link to the English site!
If you click on Opportunities then jobs then finaly click on entertainment that should give you some information !
:D
well.. I have seen ads around here in newspapers and also at the employment office... that was kinda cool... also they were searching for people for Disney Cruise...
Thanks, 15MagicalYears, that is the site that I was looking at before, but if you click the english link, and then go to job opportunites, it swaps back to French automatically! That is the trouble I am having :oops:
I can read it just about, but i can't do the whole process in French!
You could use Google Language Tools and help translate it?
http://www.google.com/language_tools (http://www.google.com/language_tools)
Hi i know this thread is from a longggg time ago but I am interested in auditioning for dlrp next year when I finally turn 18 and have been reading all these audition topics and am grateful to everyone for posting information :D
This thread was 2 years ago, so has anyone been to auditions since and been successful, or has any info or tips which are more up to date?
Also Richard if you are still on this forum, how did your job go? :D
thanks
Natalie
Howdy Natalie!
If yoy already not has visit the website http://disneylandparis-casting.com/en (http://disneylandparis-casting.com/en) you could get some more info there.
Hope it helps you a little bit, and merry christmas!
Hi Norhel, thanks alot i regularly visit this site now to keep an eye on the auditions !
Its so frustrating that I must wait til august before I can audition :(
For anyone else that is interested in being a main character in the park, these are the recommended heights, taken from a casting post in Poland, but i assume the heights will be the same for whichever country.
Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, Snow White, Mary Poppins 165cm-170cm
Mulan 157cm-168cm,
Princess Tiana 165cm-173cm
Sleeping beauty, Jasmine 163cm-168cm
Wendy 152-168cm
Tinkerbell 150cm-160cm
Aladdin, Prince Charming, Prince Eric, Belle's, Sleeping Beauty's Princes 178cm-183cm
Snow White's Prince 173cm-183cm
Prince Naveen 178cm-186cm
Captain Jack Sparrow 173cm-183cm
Gaston 183cm-191cm
Peter Pan 152cm-157cm
(All these roles are for dancing :D)
Character roles with and without dance skills..
Roles for tall boys 183cm-194cm
Hope this has helped anyone if they are interested in this career ! :)
xx
That's interesting, never knew they have specific height requirements.
I'm too tall to play any of the princesses :lol:
Me too :(
Could a girl play Gaston or Naveen? :lol:
I never thought of it, but it makes sense. I have noticed that the princesses at least always look quite similar to the original... Particularly Snow White (she's one of my favourite princesses :) )
I think they will have very specific requirements when casting for the princesses to try and get them as similar as possible to the cartoon ! I am always very critical towards different ones when I see pictures :P I need to try and tone it down abit ! LOL.
I would LOVE to play Wendy or Ariel and I am in the height catogry so now im just focussing on not growing any taller ! :P :D
and even if you wern't the right height for a face character.. there are lots of masked/costumed characters and i assume it wouldnt matter on your gender then ! :D
Hello!!
I'm also definitely thinking of auditioning for a face character/parade performer when I finish uni in a years time! I guess the tallest height for princesses is 5'5 but would they discriminate if you were 5'6??
Also does anyone know how important dancing is to be a face character?? I know there is lots of dancing involved (like Doud and stars and cars) but do you have to have lots of experience?? I've never danced before! But I love acting and singing!!
If anyone could help, it would be great :D
thanks!!
xxx
Hey Sophie !
I think 5'6 is definitly in the height range because i regulaly measure myself (just to check ;) ) and im about 5'6 i think.. its like 166 centimetres :D
Also i doubt those are MUST be heights.. all depends on how tall the princes are :)
if you go to www.disneylandparis-casting.com (http://www.disneylandparis-casting.com"%20onclick="window.open(this.href);return%20false;) there is lots of information on there
Here are the audition posts at the moment but they change often
http://disneylandparis-casting.com/en/e ... -auditions (http://disneylandparis-casting.com/en/entertainment/our-auditions%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
as you can see it does say dancing skill is not required all the time.. just the ability to be able to pick up steps..
and the disney spirit and energy is the most important thing ! :D It looks like you have that so you will be just fine ;) :D Maybe ill see you at an audition! :D
xx
Came across this today, looking for staff for disneyland paris.
http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/39/54304839.html (http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/39/54304839.html%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
(to mods - sorry i hadnt a clue what section it went in) :oops:
Thanks for posting the websites Natalie, there really useful!!
I cannot wait to audition!! Hopefully I shall see you there!!
Such a relief that dancing isn't a required skill!! I have 2 left feet! But I'm thinking I may join a beginners class lol!!
Hi Sophie.. not sure how close London is to you but this audition is taking place on thursday and you can be 17 to audition :D
http://www.moveitdance.co.uk/page.cfm/link=42 (http://www.moveitdance.co.uk/page.cfm/link=42%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
thought you might like to check it out :) x
HI everyone :) i went to the audition on Thursday and just thought id briefly tell you what happened. :) not sure what im allowed to say but im sure the mods will delete if theres anything not permitted !
there was about 300 people, mainly girls, we were all given a number and had to fill in a small card with our DOB, work availiability and yes or no whether you are allergic to make-up, have back problems or are claustrophobic. then we all went into a hall type with a big dance floor and learnt a short dance, 4 bars of 8, quite simple. we learnt it in 100's then practiced in either 100 or 50 on the floor, to some parade music or something from a park? im not really sure, it sounded like it had quite a spanish influence but was definitly disney and someone said they thought theyd heard it in a parade. very old though i think. then after that the 2 casting directors took our cards and in lines of 10 we had to perform the dance one time. From each 50 they called out some numbers who stood in a line then 2 casting directors (one man one woman) went down the line, asked them to smile and I think they wrote down on the card what character they could play or just made notes on the person. Then after that about 4 people from the line was chosen for the next round. Everyone else was cut. I think out of 300 people.. about 30 made it through that cut, but they were mainly looking for princesses and princes.
Unfortunatly I didnt make it through... just as the man looked at me I messed up abit of the dance and I think that immediatly ended it for me :( very mad with myself but these things happen.. :P got to get used to the nerves and pressure !
its ok though im really glad I went and next time will be alot more confident and know more about how to look, what to expect etc. :) It is not the end for me.. I won't stop til i get in because I know I can do this ! :D
so yes hope thats abit more info about what the first round entails ! If anyone has questions feel free to ask me ill try answer if I can. Im sorry that i dont know what happens in the next rounds :( and im not even sure how much im allowed to tell people about.. but hey ho. ill find out with experience im sure :P :D
good luck to anyone in the future auditions, hope to see you there ! xxxxxx
I went to the audition on Thursday too! I made it through to the final 30 :)
What happened in the next round was that out height was measured, we filled in some more paper work, had a photo taken, and they fitted a few people (only about 8 people) with wigs and makeup. They then gave us cards confirming that we were on their waiting list for 6 months, and that when they need someone of our height & abilities then they'll be in touch. So although I was thrilled to have made it to the final stage, I'm realistic that they still might not find a use for me in the next 6 months. If they don't, I'll definitely audition again, it was a great experience!
Only 3 people got offered contracts there and then, one girl I was queuing with is to be Princess Tiana!
AH brilliant luke well done ! I might have seen you :) Was it the girl with the afro who is going to be Tiana?
I do hope they get in touch with you :) You did brilliant to get through to the next round. :mrgreen:
im determinned to get through next time ! :D xx
Yes that was her! I was so pleased for her, as we queued together outside in the freezing cold for 2 hours!! she's a really nice girl.
Definitely go for it again Natalie! I'm going to do it again if I'm not called back!
Ahhh fab im so pleased for her :) really weird feeling when I was sat there at beginning thinking some people out of this room are actually gonna work in disney land paris.. :P hahaaa bit surreal ! :L
Can you remember the song that we had to dance to Luke? I can just about sing the tune but don't know what song it is and i would like to!
Natalie, I worked out how to use this thing :) Luke it's Tanya... I think I was sat with you!!!! We were talking about iphones and Michael Page right?? x
@xxTanyaxx, Yes we did sit together! Good to hear from you, I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that we all get contacted by DLP soon! Let me know if you get a call :)
@Natalie, I have no idea what the song was, but I've been trying to find it on YouTube all week! I don't even know if it was a parade song at DLP or another park. The words had something to do with a carnival I think?!
Ahhh i really want to find it ! Loll can anyone remember the lyrics?? then we could google em.. the tunes in my head but cant think of any of the words :L hahaah.
you two are so cool talking about michael page ;) Luke did you get thru the first round at the same time as the girl who is playing Tiana? I remember her and a boy walking to the right hand side after getting through.. :)
I feel so excited for the next audition that I can attend :D
need to get in touch with Disney though to ask about my age and the audition !! :( Pinapple studios wont write back to me ;( Lolll xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Luke did you get thru the first round at the same time as the girl who is playing Tiana? I remember her and a boy walking to the right hand side after getting through.. :)
Yes! I was 151, and she was 152 so we queued and danced together!
Maybe the song was 'La-Di-Da Carnival' It is on the 2008 Best Of Disneyland Paris Album, sounds like this is the song your thinking of from the description :D
No it's not that, I've already had a listen to that and it's completely different. It's driving me mad, I wish they'd told us what we were dancing to!
Quote from: "luke85"I went to the audition on Thursday too! I made it through to the final 30 :)
What happened in the next round was that out height was measured, we filled in some more paper work, had a photo taken, and they fitted a few people (only about 8 people) with wigs and makeup. They then gave us cards confirming that we were on their waiting list for 6 months, and that when they need someone of our height & abilities then they'll be in touch. So although I was thrilled to have made it to the final stage, I'm realistic that they still might not find a use for me in the next 6 months. If they don't, I'll definitely audition again, it was a great experience!
Only 3 people got offered contracts there and then, one girl I was queuing with is to be Princess Tiana!
Hi, im pretty new to this forum. i went to the audition on thurs too but didnt make it through, absolutly devostated. I only got there late tho, do you know how many people actuly got positions?
Quote from: "sophiel"Quote from: "luke85"I went to the audition on Thursday too! I made it through to the final 30 :)
What happened in the next round was that out height was measured, we filled in some more paper work, had a photo taken, and they fitted a few people (only about 8 people) with wigs and makeup. They then gave us cards confirming that we were on their waiting list for 6 months, and that when they need someone of our height & abilities then they'll be in touch. So although I was thrilled to have made it to the final stage, I'm realistic that they still might not find a use for me in the next 6 months. If they don't, I'll definitely audition again, it was a great experience!
Only 3 people got offered contracts there and then, one girl I was queuing with is to be Princess Tiana!
Hi, im pretty new to this forum. i went to the audition on thurs too but didnt make it through, absolutly devostated. I only got there late tho, do you know how many people actuly got positions?
Only 3, as it says above ;) The rest of the group were put on a waiting list for 6 months.
God sorry im blind lol. Theres another audition for the same roles at pineapple studioes in a few weeks. I'm gunna go to that. I went to a seminare at Move it on the Fri with the casting director, learnt loads. u did well to get through to the next bit if only 30 got chosen. i was number 400 and somthing, think there was abut 500 there x
oooh wow you went to a seminar.. i wish i could have gone.
i know were basically your competition.. but if you don't mind.. what kind of things did they teach ? :D:D:D
xx
Hi,
I just got a reply by e-mail to my application to work as a character. I didn't realise that the contracts were 6months and I'm a student so 3months is my max. I was wondering if anyone knew how I could get hold of Daniel Harding, or knew anything about the CDD contracts and how to apply for a job on those?
Any information would be great thanks, because I REALLY want to work at Disneyland Paris this summer!
Please help!
Thanks :D
x
Hey guys, I had a few questions about working for dlrp!!
First of all, do you get to choose what characters you want to be or do they pick for you??
Second, If you do become a character, what do you learn?? (ie signatures etc)
lastly, what is the height restiction on costumed characters for boys as I'm 1m72???
Thanks, Sean
Quote from: "luke85"I have no idea what the song was, but I've been trying to find it on YouTube all week! I don't even know if it was a parade song at DLP or another park. The words had something to do with a carnival I think?!
If it's still the same as six years ago, it's the music of "Mickey's Party Gras" you're looking for... I think it was released on California and Tokyo albums so you might find it someplace.
Hey!
Quote from: "dlrpmad"Hey guys, I had a few questions about working for dlrp!!
First of all, do you get to choose what characters you want to be or do they pick for you??
No, you don't get to chooose. All characters are in height catagories and the characters you play all depend on your height range.
Quote from: "dlrpmad"Second, If you do become a character, what do you learn?? (ie signatures etc)
If you are successful you will go through a training coarse which will teach you all the characters actions and movements(including autographs).
Quote from: "dlrpmad"lastly, what is the height restiction on costumed characters for boys as I'm 1m72???
Thanks, Sean
There is no restriction on costumes characters for either male nor female :) The smallest characters start at around 4'11 and the tallest are all around 6ft.
(All this info is from WDW Cm's but I doubt it varies much in Dlp)
Graham :D
**Edit**
I think I found the music you guys are looking for :) ?
[youtube:2jqiugn7]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdVWV5H4sAE[/youtube:2jqiugn7]
Thanks sooooo much for getting back to me so quickly!!!! The info on this thread will definitely help me when i try and apply for dlrp!!!!
Quote from: "15MagicalYears"I think I found the music you guys are looking for :) ?
[youtube:172yksdi]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdVWV5H4sAE[/youtube:172yksdi]
No, sadly that's not it :(
Thanks for posting it though, I like it!
is it this: //http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_QKaY8favo
I think he means this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvxS-80p0xQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvxS-80p0xQ%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Nope :(
3 years ago it was this.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl1gxtXUCyU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl1gxtXUCyU%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
maybe it still is??
Nope non of the above ! :( Oh i was so excited when I thought you'd found it ! :'(
its going to be like so exciting when someone finds the music because i loved it ! :L its just really annoying there was no understandable lyrics or it would have been alot easier ! thanks for looking though guys. :lol:
anyone thats interested in auditioning for a CM.. character :)
there are auditions at Pinapple dance studios on 30th April, not sure if you have to register or anything but you can find information here
http://corporate.disney.go.com/audition ... index.html (http://corporate.disney.go.com/auditions/calendar/index.html%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;) .. then search disneyland paris auditions !
Good luck to anyone auditioning :) please tell us how it went ! Ive emailed the studios to ask if I can audition and they suggested waiting til the auditions in July because of my age (18 in august)
Just abit of pointless information for you there however this does suggest there are auditions in July :D (fingers crossed for them being in leeds!)
for whoever asked about the height restrictions for males.. not sure if you've seen my earlier post but just to remind you..
Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, Snow White, Mary Poppins 165cm-170cm
Mulan 157cm-168cm,
Princess Tiana 165cm-173cm
Sleeping beauty, Jasmine 163cm-168cm
Wendy 152-168cm
Tinkerbell 150cm-160cm
Aladdin, Prince Charming, Prince Eric, Belle's, Sleeping Beauty's Princes 178cm-183cm
Snow White's Prince 173cm-183cm
Prince Naveen 178cm-186cm
Captain Jack Sparrow 173cm-183cm
Gaston 183cm-191cm
Peter Pan 152cm-157cm
obviously these are only face characters, for general parade performers there is no height restriction.. :) Hope this helps !
:D
Natalie xx
Hey _Natalie_x , I was the one that asked about the height restrictions!! Thanks again, and i think i will go for an audition when im just about 18 (im 17 in may so :( ) When i am just about 18, I will put in for an audition and if i don't get in with that, I will apply to be a cast member in one of the "boutiques" !!!! Just so people know, Disneyland Paris Casting have a youtube page! The link is: [YouTube]http://www.youtube.com/user/disneylandcasting/[YouTube]
There is a series of vids on the channel called "its only magical......but i like it!!" which is, I find, brilliant! They are in french but from episode 2 they are subtitled in english! They also have a Facebook page but all of it needs to translated to english!
Spread the magic!!!
Sean
Hi Sean !
If you really want to be a cast member performer or character.. don't give up you'll make it someday !! :D
if it's your dream anyway :) They are going to get fed up of seeing me..i'm gonna be at every audition til I get in! Lol :D
I have seen those videos before on the casting page site (www.disneylandparis-casting.com (http://www.disneylandparis-casting.com"%20onclick="window.open(this.href);return%20false;)) and there was a CM on one of the videos who we met at tower of terror when we went in October.. i was ridiculously excited ! :lol:
For all the lovely people searching for the music that we are after.. im gonna try describe in short how i remember the song ! :lol: i actually cant remember much because it was two months ago.. but if this helps anyones memory. I kinda remember it saying something like "the disney parade" then after that the singer like went higher and it sounded like "eeee" :lol: this is the worst description ever im so sorry but i cant get it out of my head! it was a woman voice but it sounded like lots of people singing, not a clear pop-y voice. ok im just gonna stop! Sorry for putting you through reading this if you did. :lol: but if anyone has any ideas from that... LOL.
<3
Natalie xx
I just watched those cast member videos on the Disneyland Paris YouTube page, they were a lot of fun! I especially liked the outtakes video, very funny!
Luke you can help.. try and describe the song ! :P better than me.. (can't be that hard) lolll :D:D
also.. are you going to the auditions this friday? xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Hi Sean !
For all the lovely people searching for the music that we are after.. im gonna try describe in short how i remember the song ! :lol: i actually cant remember much because it was two months ago.. but if this helps anyones memory. I kinda remember it saying something like "the disney parade" then after that the singer like went higher and it sounded like "eeee" :lol: this is the worst description ever im so sorry but i cant get it out of my head! it was a woman voice but it sounded like lots of people singing, not a clear pop-y voice. ok im just gonna stop! Sorry for putting you through reading this if you did. :lol: but if anyone has any ideas from that... LOL.
<3
Natalie xx
Is it the following video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_QKaY8favo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_QKaY8favo%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
It has some of the words you mentioned, and the singers voice goes high pitched.
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Luke you can help.. try and describe the song ! :P better than me.. (can't be that hard) lolll :D:D
also.. are you going to the auditions this friday? xx
I'll do my best :lol:
It kind of went something like this;
"Duh duh-duh parade,
duh-duh duh carnival,
duh duh-duh duh duh,
duh duh duh duh
duh duh-duh duh-duh
up down up downduh duh-duh duh-duh
up down up down"
(the up-down bits aren't lyrics, just the intonation of the melody!)
Now that might not make much sense to most of you, but it's crystal clear in my mind :P
No I'm not going to the audition this Friday, I think there's some sort of rule that if you're on the 6 month waiting list, you're not allowed to go to another audition until the 6 month period is up? I'm pretty certain that's the case anyway. Otherwise I'd be there in a flash, it was so much fun the last time!
LOl Luke i love your description! :lol: hopefully some sane person knows what were talking about :P
No Daniel thats not the song but thanks for trying, I remember visiting the park when that was the parade song.. I still love it ! :D
dancing a catchy rhythm.. singing a happy song..playing together on a holidaaaayy!! :lol:
although compared to Just like we dreamed it.. it doesnt sound very disney at all in my opinion! Still good back in the day ;) loll
:D
Luke im not sure of the rules.. what did they tell you when you were there? I think Tanya got on the list but she is still going to the audition.. so i'm not sure to be honest. Maybe ill end up seeing you at the July audition? :D
Natalie x
Maybe was it this at all? It includes carnival and parade :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR6GoxGu ... re=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR6GoxGuKio&feature=related%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
THAT'S IT!!
Well done Patrick!
:D :D :D :D :D :D
YAY 50 points for Patrick ! Go youuu!
im just lmao that it doesnt sound like anything tht we described :P although i think we danced to a diff part of the song im not sure! :L
Anyone know what the piece of music is called? xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"YAY 50 points for Patrick ! Go youuu!
im just lmao that it doesnt sound like anything tht we described :P although i think we danced to a diff part of the song im not sure! :L
Anyone know what the piece of music is called? xx
The bit we danced to is there, it's here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR6GoxGu ... ed#t=0m55s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR6GoxGuKio&feature=related#t=0m55s%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Oh yes i recognise it now ! :D aaahh fantastic <3 i wanna audition sooon so bad ! :')
anyone else from this thread planning on auditioning in July?
I will post dates as soon as i find out :)
x
Did anyone attend the audition today? If so, how did you get on? :)
Tanya went and she rang me earlier to tell me about it :D I asked her if she'd post abit here about her experience for fingers crossed she'll summerise the day for us ! :D x
Hi everyone! My name is Thomas and comes from Norway =) I was auditioned 30 April in London and was selected to the final round for the movement group. I got a card that says I'm on the waiting list. Have someone any experiences with this waiting list card, will I be contacted? :?
The audition was so fun! So many nice people and casting representatives! The audition was the largest they ever had, they skipped the introduction and it was hot in the dance studio! There were nearly 300-400 people in there. Finally, 40 was divided into two groups, dancers and movement. I was captured an image and delivered the CV. The song was pretty cool! This seems like a nice forum! :)
Hi Thomas!
I went to one of the auditions in March and was put on the waiting list, I put that I was available from the middle of June, and I haven't been called yet (I'm still hoping though!).
Basically anytime within the next 6 months, if they have a contract that matches your abilities, they can call you and offer you a 6 month (minimum) contract. If your availability date is for example August, then they will only call you about contracts that start after that date. If after 6 months they haven't called you about a job, then your details will be removed from the waiting list and you will be able to audition again. It's important to remember that if they do not call you, to not take it personally, it's just that they don't have to necessary contracts to suit your abilities at that time.
Well done for getting through to the final stage and fingers crossed you get called soon :)
Quote from: "Norway"Hi everyone! My name is Thomas and comes from Norway =)
Welcome to the forum!
I'm also from Norway.
Welcome to the forum Thomas and congratulations on getting through to the final stage !
What kind of things did you have to do for the movement stage? Would love to hear about your experience to help prepare me for my next audition!
x
Hey everyone! Just signed up to the forum and thought i'll post my first reply :) I also attended the London audition on Friday 30th April and made it through! They put me forward for the Face Characters, Costume Characters and Parade Dancers so hopefully they will find me some work. I couldn't believe the amount of people that turned up on the day, was pretty cramped in the audition room... or should I say rooms. I'm glad I turned up early as people got turned away and told to come back the next day, bad times.
The audition was so much fun, the casting directors were so friendly and so was everyone there. I also got a card from Disney and just waiting for a phone call from them and and hopefully start asap! My friend got casted on the day for Prince Eric (this was around Christmas time) but turned down the offer as he was offered a place at Mountview.
Natalie, this is the breakdown of the audition:
You start filling an application form, just basic information ect.
They do a presentation about what their looking for and everything you need to know about the audition (they skipped this due to lack of time, as so many people turned up)
You then do stage one, which is an animation round. They give you 5 characters (it's the same for all Disney Auditions) Cowboy, Pirate, Dwarf, Villain and Prince/Princess as well as walking of waving and being full on cheese! You have to 'animate' yourself during the 8 beats and act as that characters... but be OTT and different!
Stage 2 is a dance audition. It's pretty easy if you've trained as a dancer, but if you're a beginner the feet work can get a bit confusing. I've done dancing for many years and I literally messed up my dance audition, but they still said I was good enough so i'm not complaining lol.
Stage 3 is an interview (this round was skipped also due to lack of time)
Everyone who made it through, around 30-50 people was split into three groups. First group were given cards and said they have the skills to become costume characters, second group (which I was in) was given a card and had the skills to become costume characters, face characters and parade dancers. Third group there were about 6 girls, 4 faired haired girls, one dark skinned girl and one Asian girl. They were asked to stay and try on wigs/costumes as their resembled face characters of whom they needed asap due to people leaving or end of their contract.
I hope it all makes sense and gives you a basic overview. If you want any tips I would:
1) Bring a CV/Headshot to the audition.
2) Push yourself to the front for everything, and be OTT.. ALWAYS SMILE!
3) Really dress to impress, they go on looks but no too much makeup, they like the natural look!
Wow thanks lewis for all that information :D I went to an audition in Feb but it was just dancing there was no real characterisation but I think thats what id be best at. Well done for getting all the way through!
I actually cannot wait for the next audition! Gonna be super prepared now thanks to all you lot ! :D just need some headshots done.. can I ask.. what do yours look like? Obviously you.. but how are you positioned.. whats the colour etc? :)
your friend is sooo lucky getting cast as prince eric ! But i suppose if Mountview is his future then fair enough turning it down.
Congrats again and I hope you get called with a contract soon! :)
How old are you by the way? :)
Thanks, Natalie x
Thanks Natalie, I just hope I get a call now... otherwise it would be pointless, but i'm thinking positive! I'm 19, just on my gap year from Performing Arts college and thought Disney would be an amazing opportunity for my gap year :D
The best thing to do is go on www.disneyauditions.com (http://www.disneyauditions.com"%20onclick="window.open(this.href);return%20false;) look on the 'audition calender' as it will let you know of all the Disney auditions coming up.
I think you can view my headshots on this link, http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=3 ... 03ab576ac0 (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=371125&id=590790607&l=03ab576ac0%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Their just basic, i'm getting a few new ones done very soon. As long as you have a clear photo of you're face, shoulders them i'm sure that's fine! I did mine myself, normal digital camera and photoshop! I'm more than happy to edit them for you when you take some :) A good photo would be good though, it's leaving a calling card for them so when they look through their files for a new performer, they will be looking at you're headshot as well as you're CV. Saying that, they take a photo of you at the end of the day, when you're sweaty and looking rough.. how nice of them!
Lewis x
Ahh yes thanks alot !
I will look into having some done soon :)
I'm 17, 18 in august, have been told to wait til July auditions so I have a chance of being contracted.. just waiting for the dates now, fingers crossed im not on holiday! :)
make sure you tell us if you get a call !
Natalie x
I will, i'll let you know soon as I hear haha.
Yes, wait until you're 18! Im not sure if their auditioning in July but it will let you know on DisneyAuditions.com
Let me know how you get on and Good Luck! :D
That waiting list sucks :( I got put on it last year and haven't been to an audition since. Well, I went to the one on April 30 and didn't get in because there were so many people. I now have priority for the next audition and am too tall for the non-dancing roles. I think its hit and miss whether you get the call or not, just wait and see. Some people get their calls a few weeks after the audition. Some get them right at the end of the 6 months.
I don't dance, I don't suit any face characters and I think my chances are limited and I'm getting old too.
Read this people: http://www.whatsonstage.com/board/index ... topic=5402 (http://www.whatsonstage.com/board/index.php?showtopic=5402%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
equally interestin forum lol! ;)
Quote from: "Heffalumpy"That waiting list sucks :( I got put on it last year and haven't been to an audition since. Well, I went to the one on April 30 and didn't get in because there were so many people. I now have priority for the next audition and am too tall for the non-dancing roles. I think its hit and miss whether you get the call or not, just wait and see. Some people get their calls a few weeks after the audition. Some get them right at the end of the 6 months.
I don't dance, I don't suit any face characters and I think my chances are limited and I'm getting old too.
Read this people: http://www.whatsonstage.com/board/index ... topic=5402 (http://www.whatsonstage.com/board/index.php?showtopic=5402%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
equally interestin forum lol! ;)
Hey, thanks for the link. I know what you mean, it really does suck. I'm still waiting and hoping but not putting my life on hold! I wish they told me this at the beginning just so I didn't get my hopes up when I go through! Good Luck for you're audition :D
Hey guys!
So on the disneyland paris casting page you can apply for jobs in the UK again :D
Someone please correct me if i'm wrong.. but I assume now they are wanting people to apply online, then everyone will get invited to the audition, to try and stop what happened last time with too many people turning up.
Had some headshots done the other day.. errkk i hate them but i'm so overly critical so i'm just letting my family choose a picture for me and then I will send off the applications :)
Also you have to write a cover letter now with the application so get thinking about it !! :D
to remind everyone the website is //http://www.disneylandparis-casting.com
Best wishes to all :)
Natalie xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Hey guys!
So on the disneyland paris casting page you can apply for jobs in the UK again :D
Someone please correct me if i'm wrong.. but I assume now they are wanting people to apply online, then everyone will get invited to the audition, to try and stop what happened last time with too many people turning up.
Had some headshots done the other day.. errkk i hate them but i'm so overly critical so i'm just letting my family choose a picture for me and then I will send off the applications :)
Also you have to write a cover letter now with the application so get thinking about it !! :D
to remind everyone the website is //http://www.disneylandparis-casting.com
Best wishes to all :)
Natalie xx
Yes, thats how I applied. Good Luck :)
Hey everyone!
I auditioned for Disney on April 30th at Pineapple and was lucky enough to be taken on as both a Character performer and Parade dancer! The day was really long and hot and my face ached from smiling so much but it was all worth it. Just got a call last week and my start date is 10th September....im sooooooooo excited!!! Get to be there for all the big events...halloween, fireworks, British Festival (celebrating all things British....oh yeeeeah!) and Xmas and New Year, i literally cannot wait :D
Im writing a blog about all the goings on at Disney starting with the audition process cos i couldnt find anything that told me the truth about life as a castmember, only 2 posts so far but i'll try and update it regularly when im in Paris. If anyone wants to follow it its at //http://www.disneyparisdiaries.blogspot.com/
If anyone else is starting Disney soon, whatever department youre in please say hi!!!
Alaina
Ohhhhhh my goodness !!!!!!!! That post is like my future dream, I'm gettin butterflies I'm that excited for you and for my audition!!! Do you have any tips for the audition process, and are you an experienced dancer ?? Congratulations x100000!! I'm so pleased for you and some day I hope I will post a similar thing ;) lol :D
Natalie xx
Ok just read your blog.. So helpful thanks alot !!! :D xx
Quote from: "alaina82"Hey everyone!
I auditioned for Disney on April 30th at Pineapple and was lucky enough to be taken on as both a Character performer and Parade dancer! The day was really long and hot and my face ached from smiling so much but it was all worth it. Just got a call last week and my start date is 10th September....im sooooooooo excited!!! Get to be there for all the big events...halloween, fireworks, British Festival (celebrating all things British....oh yeeeeah!) and Xmas and New Year, i literally cannot wait :D
Im writing a blog about all the goings on at Disney starting with the audition process cos i couldnt find anything that told me the truth about life as a castmember, only 2 posts so far but i'll try and update it regularly when im in Paris. If anyone wants to follow it its at //http://www.disneyparisdiaries.blogspot.com/
If anyone else is starting Disney soon, whatever department youre in please say hi!!!
Alaina
Congratulations!
Thanks guys!!
Hope u like the blog, sorry its not the greatest thing ever written but i hope u get the gist of stuff!
I auditioned 10 yrs ago and didnt get past the first round so its definately worth trying again. Dont think that youre rubbish if you dont get through, this job really is based on height a lot of the time and not how good you are! Also, dont be despondant if youre not a dancer, just give it 100% and SMILE :D Theyre not looking for perfection on the day, just someones whos willing to give it a go! Theres so many different roles in Disney that dancing is only a tiny portion of it!!! For me personally, im hoping that i'll be able to work my way up to the main stage shows and then Florida or the Disney Cruise Line but i might just as easily love the Imagineering side of things and want to go that way. If Disney us your dream DONT GIVE UP!! You can always try and work on attractions or in restaurants etc and if youre French isnt great (mine isnt!) then try one of the programmes that Disney in USA offer....theres loads of opportunites to get involved!! Have a look at the link below for info on international programmes in the US
//https://www.disneyinternationalprograms.com/
Alaina
Quote from: "alaina82"Thanks guys!!
Hope u like the blog, sorry its not the greatest thing ever written but i hope u get the gist of stuff!
I auditioned 10 yrs ago and didnt get past the first round so its definately worth trying again. Dont think that youre rubbish if you dont get through, this job really is based on height a lot of the time and not how good you are! Also, dont be despondant if youre not a dancer, just give it 100% and SMILE :D Theyre not looking for perfection on the day, just someones whos willing to give it a go! Theres so many different roles in Disney that dancing is only a tiny portion of it!!! For me personally, im hoping that i'll be able to work my way up to the main stage shows and then Florida or the Disney Cruise Line but i might just as easily love the Imagineering side of things and want to go that way. If Disney us your dream DONT GIVE UP!! You can always try and work on attractions or in restaurants etc and if youre French isnt great (mine isnt!) then try one of the programmes that Disney in USA offer....theres loads of opportunites to get involved!! Have a look at the link below for info on international programmes in the US
//https://www.disneyinternationalprograms.com/
Alaina
WELL DONE :) Was the phone call withheld because I had several calls on Wednesday which was unknown but missed them all! Please don't say it was Disney!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No Lewis let's hope it was Disney !! Because i'm sure they'll try calling another time, they won't just give up!!
How come you missed them all?
that would bug me loads not knowing who it was !! :lol:
Best of luck <3
x
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"No Lewis let's hope it was Disney !! Because i'm sure they'll try calling another time, they won't just give up!!
How come you missed them all?
that would bug me loads not knowing who it was !! :lol:
Best of luck <3
x
How random it might sound, I was driving a boat hahaha! I hope they will contact me again if it was them, don't think it was though.
LOL driving a boat ! Good times. :D
I wish you good luck I do hope they ring you soon!
My audition date is looming.. i'm SOOO excited for it !!!
x
QuoteWas the phone call withheld because I had several calls on Wednesday which was unknown but missed them all! Please don't say it was Disney!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Had a look through my phone and i got both a blocked and an unknown number on the day that Disney called me! Im assuming it was one of them but dont take my word for it....im sure they'll contact u again tho if it was, they obviously want u to work for them cos u got through the audition stage and beat off A LOT of competition!
Fingers crossed anyways, keep us posted!
QuoteMy audition date is looming.. i'm SOOO excited for it !!!
When and where are u auditioning _Natalie_x?
Quote from: "alaina82"QuoteWas the phone call withheld because I had several calls on Wednesday which was unknown but missed them all! Please don't say it was Disney!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Had a look through my phone and i got both a blocked and an unknown number on the day that Disney called me! Im assuming it was one of them but dont take my word for it....im sure they'll contact u again tho if it was, they obviously want u to work for them cos u got through the audition stage and beat off A LOT of competition!
Fingers crossed anyways, keep us posted!
QuoteMy audition date is looming.. i'm SOOO excited for it !!!
When and where are u auditioning _Natalie_x?
OMG, I'm going to cry lol. I had a feeling it was Disney, I bet it was. They haven't called back, I bet they found someone else now :( NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Quote from: "itslewis"Quote from: "alaina82"QuoteWas the phone call withheld because I had several calls on Wednesday which was unknown but missed them all! Please don't say it was Disney!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Had a look through my phone and i got both a blocked and an unknown number on the day that Disney called me! Im assuming it was one of them but dont take my word for it....im sure they'll contact u again tho if it was, they obviously want u to work for them cos u got through the audition stage and beat off A LOT of competition!
Fingers crossed anyways, keep us posted!
QuoteMy audition date is looming.. i'm SOOO excited for it !!!
When and where are u auditioning _Natalie_x?
OMG, I'm going to cry lol. I had a feeling it was Disney, I bet it was. They haven't called back, I bet they found someone else now :( NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
What if you call up the unknown number?
Norhel if the number is Withheld you cannot ring them back ! Don't worry Lewis i'm sure they will try again some other time !!
And Alaina my audition is on the 25th July in Leeds.. which is fantastic because im from rotherham so only 45 minute or so journey!! Rather than 3 hours to London!!
I think my family is coming with me though for the ride and theyll go off and do something in Leeds while I audition..
so clingy !! :P hehehe just kidding. :)
xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Norhel if the number is Withheld you cannot ring them back !
Sorry, didn't catch you saying that :oops:
Natalie, GOOD LUCK!!! Just be yourself and try your best...oh and dont forget to SMILE lol :D
When are u available to go? Hopefully it wont be as busy as the one i attended so they can do the interviews etc that day, u might stand more of a chance getting a contract if ur able to speak to them directly. Can u also tell me what the presentation is at the beginning cos we didnt get a chance to see it :(
Lewis....im sure they'll contact you! Why dont u email Daniel directly and ask him? I emailed him twice before they gave me a contract. With all the thousands of people they audition and the hundreds they have on their books they might overlook u...it cant help to try anyway. If ur available now just remind him, it at least shows ur still keen! :P
Yes Alaina.. I will give a complete audition report on here as soon as I get home !!
And i hope it wont be as busy.. they havnt given out the dates and places to everyone its only people who applied through the website.. and now people can no longer apply so I think theyll be controlling numbers. :)
and of course ill smile!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Quote from: "alaina82"Natalie, GOOD LUCK!!! Just be yourself and try your best...oh and dont forget to SMILE lol :D
When are u available to go? Hopefully it wont be as busy as the one i attended so they can do the interviews etc that day, u might stand more of a chance getting a contract if ur able to speak to them directly. Can u also tell me what the presentation is at the beginning cos we didnt get a chance to see it :(
Lewis....im sure they'll contact you! Why dont u email Daniel directly and ask him? I emailed him twice before they gave me a contract. With all the thousands of people they audition and the hundreds they have on their books they might overlook u...it cant help to try anyway. If ur available now just remind him, it at least shows ur still keen! :P
I have already emailed him twice! I might do it again and hopefully it will be third time lucky. :D
have you emailed explaining you missed the calls? Just stress how keen you still are in working for them and hope they havn't overlooked you because of that and maybe suggest times to call like on a home number if they want to try you again another time? :D x
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"have you emailed explaining you missed the calls? Just stress how keen you still are in working for them and hope they havn't overlooked you because of that and maybe suggest times to call like on a home number if they want to try you again another time? :D x
No as it might not be them and I would look like a prat haha. I basically emailed him saying:
Hi Daniel,
I auditioned on 30th April in London for 'DLP costume and dance parade performers' and was successful and made it through. I am just waiting for a phone call now which I'm still hoping I will get!
I would just like to inform you that my start and end date is ANY as I may have wrote a certain date on my application form. I'm really eager to start asap and I hope you get in touch.
Regards,
Lewis Cooper
That email sounds about the same as what i wrote. Hes quite good at replying, hes answered all the questions ive asked him so far so hopefully you'll get a reply soon...even if it is just to say 'thanks, youre still on our waiting list' like i had. Perseverance usually pays off tho, that or they just get bored of u bugging them so they give in...wear them down Lewis :lol:
Ps I noticed u posted this at 3:13pm...were u one of the football haters and not watching the England v Germany game???? :P
Quote from: "alaina82"That email sounds about the same as what i wrote. Hes quite good at replying, hes answered all the questions ive asked him so far so hopefully you'll get a reply soon...even if it is just to say 'thanks, youre still on our waiting list' like i had. Perseverance usually pays off tho, that or they just get bored of u bugging them so they give in...wear them down Lewis :lol:
Ps I noticed u posted this at 3:13pm...were u one of the football haters and not watching the England v Germany game???? :P
Haha I did watch the game, while I was on my laptop too lol. Yer he does reply, with the same email though about being on the waiting list. I dont want to look over keen so I shall leave it now and what ever happens happens. I can always re-audition but depends where i'm at. Might be at acting school by then lol.
You was in my audition right? Probably wont remember each other was too many people. I was the guy with brown hair with fringe if that helps. 2013 my number I think :D
WOW 2013 there was allloooot of ppl there ! hahhaa :lol:
i was tryna be a footballl hater..so i went to the shoppin mall but the match happened to be on the big screen in the food court !! so saw the last two germany goals..ppl were not happy :P
sorry to say this buy germany deserved to win, their teamwork was fantastic they really played well!!
anyway back to disney... for your audition and the characterisation part.. how did it work? Did they just play a piece of music and everyone does their bit one str8 after the other in a line?
I just cant imagine how it works!! :lol:
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"WOW 2013 there was allloooot of ppl there ! hahhaa :lol:
i was tryna be a footballl hater..so i went to the shoppin mall but the match happened to be on the big screen in the food court !! so saw the last two germany goals..ppl were not happy :P
sorry to say this buy germany deserved to win, their teamwork was fantastic they really played well!!
anyway back to disney... for your audition and the characterisation part.. how did it work? Did they just play a piece of music and everyone does their bit one str8 after the other in a line?
I just cant imagine how it works!! :lol:
Nat, the last number was like 800 something lol!
Basically, all of you are in the dance room and they show you 5 characters and you have like 1 bar for each character to some random music. It's ment to be always the same 5 characters.. cowboy, pirate, villian, dwarf and prince (maybe not in that order). We did it in like groups of 10 but depends how many people are in your audition! TIP: When they put you in your group and you're in the back like, come forward right to the front when you do your cowboy impression.. they like that REALLY IN YOUR FACE! They will say how much they want t*ts and teeth in the audition lol.
Hahaha righhhhtt! T&T always workks!! LOl. what do you mean they show you 5 characters? Do you do the movement they show you or make up your own?? xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Hahaha righhhhtt! T&T always workks!! LOl. what do you mean they show you 5 characters? Do you do the movement they show you or make up your own?? xx
Make up your own. They just give examples but they want you too think for yourself and be creative and DIFFERENT. Everyone looked like complete idiots but was funny haha.
Oooh ok :D Ive been trying to think of some but its the creativity part thats the hardest because I bet everyone's gonna have the same generic moves!! Do you think it's ok if I pretend to shoot guns as a cowboy or would that be seen as too violent?
I just remember in Paris me and Woody had a shoot out but I dont know if they'd appreciate it at the audition..
-_- xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Oooh ok :D Ive been trying to think of some but its the creativity part thats the hardest because I bet everyone's gonna have the same generic moves!! Do you think it's ok if I pretend to shoot guns as a cowboy or would that be seen as too violent?
I just remember in Paris me and Woody had a shoot out but I dont know if they'd appreciate it at the audition..
-_- xx
Haha I did! I went down on one knee shooting the panel and I rolled on the floor lol. I also galloped on a hoarse :D
Haha i did the galloping horse thing and shooting, as well as a lassoo over my head...just a word of warning Natalie, the music we had was FAST!!! I completely forgot half of what i was gonna do cos the music was really quick, it was like 12345678 rather than 1 2 3 4 etc, if it does go tits up just do a massive curtsey and wave when it comes to that bit :lol: Try and practice in the corridor first tho and look at what everyone else is doing to see what ideas they have :P
Quote from: "itslewis"You was in my audition right? Probably wont remember each other was too many people. I was the guy with brown hair with fringe if that helps. 2013 my number I think :D
Thanks for narrowing it down ;) I was number 365 i think...really short, long blonde hair, bright green hoody top and black joggers.
Its totally about the T&T, however as i have none of the first i tried to make it up with lots of the latter :D :D :D
QuoteIts totally about the T&T, however as i have none of the first i tried to make it up with lots of the latter
hahahah!! :lol:
Ohh you guys are making me nervous now ARHH! I was excited before but now im scared.. :( hahaha its ok its ok because i bet some people dont have any clue what they have to do at least i have abit of inside info :P
i need to propaaa get practicing !!!
What did you two do for the prince and princess bits? I think thats the hardest one because they dont do much apart from smile and wave !! And look royal ahhahaa :P
You two need to help me get thru this !! Hahahaa how awesome would it be we all ended up working together :D AHHH! hehehe xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"QuoteIts totally about the T&T, however as i have none of the first i tried to make it up with lots of the latter
hahahah!! :lol:
Ohh you guys are making me nervous now ARHH! I was excited before but now im scared.. :( hahaha its ok its ok because i bet some people dont have any clue what they have to do at least i have abit of inside info :P
i need to propaaa get practicing !!!
What did you two do for the prince and princess bits? I think thats the hardest one because they dont do much apart from smile and wave !! And look royal ahhahaa :P
You two need to help me get thru this !! Hahahaa how awesome would it be we all ended up working together :D AHHH! hehehe xx
Argh no don't be nervous, it's the best audition I've done. There so welcoming and friendly and it's not intimidating at all! Don't practise too much, they like spontaneous and you never know they might change the characters!
For the prince I just had one hand behind my back, grinned like a cheese ball and did a bow on one knee haha. You will be fine trust me, let us know how it goes.
Quote from: "alaina82"Haha i did the galloping horse thing and shooting, as well as a lassoo over my head...just a word of warning Natalie, the music we had was FAST!!! I completely forgot half of what i was gonna do cos the music was really quick, it was like 12345678 rather than 1 2 3 4 etc, if it does go tits up just do a massive curtsey and wave when it comes to that bit :lol: Try and practice in the corridor first tho and look at what everyone else is doing to see what ideas they have :P
Quote from: "itslewis"You was in my audition right? Probably wont remember each other was too many people. I was the guy with brown hair with fringe if that helps. 2013 my number I think :D
Thanks for narrowing it down ;) I was number 365 i think...really short, long blonde hair, bright green hoody top and black joggers.
Its totally about the T&T, however as i have none of the first i tried to make it up with lots of the latter :D :D :D
No, you don't ring any bells lol. I'm so jealous you had a phone call, I hope I do! I wonder if any boys from our audition has, if they have I'm screwed! I was in the main group as well where we got put down for everything so I was thinking I had a good chance. Still thinking positively though!
OMG OMG OMG OMG JUST HAD THE CALL FROM DANIEL! IM STARTING ON THE 27TH AUGUST OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE IT ARGHHHH!
OMTGOGMOGMOGMOGOGMOGMOMO!!!!
i just had an actual happy fit for you..!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
I'M SO JEALOUS BUT UNBELIEVABLY HAPPY FOR YOU!! WELL DONE LEWIS !!! <3
What did the phone call say!!!xx
Quote from: "itslewis"OMG OMG OMG OMG JUST HAD THE CALL FROM DANIEL! IM STARTING ON THE 27TH AUGUST OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE IT ARGHHHH!
Haha, congratulations and good luck. Try to keep in touch on here when you're off living the dream ;)
AAAGGGGHHHHHH YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY :D :D :D :D :D
I actually did scream a little bit then :P Im soooooo pleased for u, however extremely jealous that ur going 2 wks before me!!! Damn the little person im taking over, can they not leave sooner!!!! Ur gonna know everyone and everything so im relying on u to take me under ur wing :thumbs:
Quote from: "itslewis"OMG OMG OMG OMG JUST HAD THE CALL FROM DANIEL! IM STARTING ON THE 27TH AUGUST OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE IT ARGHHHH!
Congradulations! :thumbs: Hope you really enojy it!
I'm slightly jealous ;)
I'm so excited. Thanks guys, I can't stop smiling! Daniel was so nice over the phone, he rememberd my email I sent him! How lucky was that Nat, you know when I emailed him, I got a reply this morning saying 'You are still on our books and we will get in touch if there's a job offer blah de blah...' and then straight after a position came available and because I was still in his head he called me up! So lucky!
Alaina, you're only starting a few weeks after and yes i'll deffo take you under my wing! I'll show you the hot spots and we can hit the Paris gay scene haha! Shame you're not coming same day as me, we could of shared a flat and everything!!!
Thanks for all your support guys, really appreciate it!
In the words of Monica from Friends.....I KNOW!!!!! That would have been cool altho we dont get a say in where we stay :( Im a bit concerned as we have to share a room and ive lived on my own for years, it could be a disaster lol
I also had a call from an Unknown number today, maybe it was Daniel forwarding my start date :D Ive already booked my non-flexible Eurostar ticket (only £50!!) so would prob have to say no anyway....unless i cried on the phone to Eurostar until they took pity on me or got fed up :P
I soooo hope u get a job Natalie, bet you wish the audition date was closer! Its not really scary, i mean auditioning in general is scary, but the Disney guys are nice and friendly so its not too much of a harrowing experience. They just remind u that ur auditioning thoughout the entire time ur there, even when u dont think theyre noticing u, so just be professional and smiley. Make sure u get yourself to the front if u do the dance section cos otherwise u wont see. I stayed at the front even when they told us to swap over cos at 5" I can barely see over anyone :lol:
Just do ur best and hopefully u'll be joing me and Lewis soon :D/
Quote from: "alaina82"In the words of Monica from Friends.....I KNOW!!!!! That would have been cool altho we dont get a say in where we stay :( Im a bit concerned as we have to share a room and ive lived on my own for years, it could be a disaster lol
I also had a call from an Unknown number today, maybe it was Daniel forwarding my start date :D Ive already booked my non-flexible Eurostar ticket (only £50!!) so would prob have to say no anyway....unless i cried on the phone to Eurostar until they took pity on me or got fed up :P
I soooo hope u get a job Natalie, bet you wish the audition date was closer! Its not really scary, i mean auditioning in general is scary, but the Disney guys are nice and friendly so its not too much of a harrowing experience. They just remind u that ur auditioning thoughout the entire time ur there, even when u dont think theyre noticing u, so just be professional and smiley. Make sure u get yourself to the front if u do the dance section cos otherwise u wont see. I stayed at the front even when they told us to swap over cos at 5" I can barely see over anyone :lol:
Just do ur best and hopefully u'll be joing me and Lewis soon :D/
Haha yes cry on the phone and come with me lol. I've got so much to plan, it hasn't sunk in yet. I need to sort my transport out too. Are you doing a 3 month? Because im doing 3 months which is end on the contract date then I re-new for another 6 months if I want to stay? OMG I know, I will be a diva and tell the person in my room to tidy up after themselves haha! I'm so excited! I wish there was a forum or something similar for people going or are working in Disney and we can make some friends before we go!
Nat, the audition is wicked. You do get the stuck up people but just be yourself and try your best that's all you can do. Disney like unique people so just do unique things and really be in there face!
Hehhehe im so jealous I kinda wish I was abit older so I could have been to the audition in London with you guys.. but oh well Leeds is still good..
I just wanna be joining you.. you two are like about to live my dream right infront of me im so jealoooouuuusss!!!
Bit far in advance but while you over there please try and keep on the forum and update us on goings on!!
What were you like on the phone Lewis.. were you OTT? Because I think i would actually cry and scream down the phone !! Not good ! :lol: xxx
I think i let out a little squeal when Daniel phoned me but thought he might change his mind if i was OTT so tried to play it cool....really didnt work :lol:
Just reading about you all applying and getting jobs for Disney is lovely. I wish that was something i had done when I was younger so all I can say is follow your dreams and dont give up :-D
Natalie maybe soon you will be joining the others as a disney cast member =D>
Kelly xx
I'm in such a dilemma!
I've been offered a contract which starts on August 30th until 1st November, and whilst I'm really happy I don't know if I'm gonna go for it. I've been doing temp work for about 2 years now, and in June started my first "proper" job for ages, I'm petrified of going to DLP for 2 months, coming back and having to find another full time job when it took me so long to find my current one. At my audition we were all told our contracts would be for at least 6 months.
However, I've looked in my staff handbook and they do allow "career breaks", which means I could have a break (unpaid) and do something else but have my job waiting for me when I get back from DLP, however as I've only been working there for a month I'm not sure if I'm eligible for it. I'm gonna check with them tomorrow and hopefully I'll have some good news.
I've been looking forward to this day for so long, I feel like I should be on top of the world right now but I'm so conflicted with what I should do :(
Quote from: "luke85"I'm in such a dilemma!
I've been offered a contract which starts on August 30th until 1st November, and whilst I'm really happy I don't know if I'm gonna go for it. I've been doing temp work for about 2 years now, and in June started my first "proper" job for ages, I'm petrified of going to DLP for 2 months, coming back and having to find another full time job when it took me so long to find my current one. At my audition we were all told our contracts would be for at least 6 months.
However, I've looked in my staff handbook and they do allow "career breaks", which means I could have a break (unpaid) and do something else but have my job waiting for me when I get back from DLP, however as I've only been working there for a month I'm not sure if I'm eligible for it. I'm gonna check with them tomorrow and hopefully I'll have some good news.
I've been looking forward to this day for so long, I feel like I should be on top of the world right now but I'm so conflicted with what I should do :(
I always say "Make the dream". You've got an offer from DLP, so you've made the dream. Might as well live that dream now ?
Luke, I think this is a once in a lifetime opportunity because if you turn it down now.. theres a chance you wont get in again.. but there are a million full time jobs waiting for you back at home..
I just think that if this if your dream.. you have to grab it when you can, don't let it slip by.. or you could regret it in the future. I understand your dilemma but for how much I want this job.. I would drop everything to go there.
You never know, your contract could extend when you are there and it was the best decision you ever made :)
And Kelly I do hope so ! I will never give up because this is my dream and I can make it happen !! :Dx
x
Haha No Lewis, passionate is the word!!
They do say.. if you're good enough to work for Disney, you're good enough to work for anyone. That's what i've heard a few times when I tell people of what I want to do.
And that experience of travelling, meeting new people and throwing yourself into new situations and learning new skills can only improve your CV by miles so you could seem more desirable to future employees anyway and could find that it's easier to get a job once you're home. :)
No pressure but GO FOR IT !! xx
Luke....DO IT!!!
Im 28, and ive done loads of jobs...travel agents, admin, probation service, i even worked as a prison officer!! I gave up this performing thing about 7 yrs ago as i couldnt get any work and needed money so entered the world of full time work. Went to uni and prepared myself for a career in Criminal Justice, moved on my own from my hometown to MIlton Keynes to start a job which i thought would be great (prison officer) and hated every second of it! I started to work part time at my local theatre and it literally hit me....as much as i love my policing/criminal law work its just not performing. I see so many shows with people in them that just seem mediocre and i know i can do it just as well as them. It made me really look at my life, do i stay and work in a job that i'll potentially like but not love, or do i give my dream 100% and know that i tried my best even if it didnt work out? I took the latter and since then had 2 auditions, Lazy Town and Disney....do you know what? I got BOTH of them! Yes, id love to be in the West End but Disney is a pretty good place to start, its a worldwide brand and will look good on my CV. As Natalie said, there will always be a full time job available to you but performing opportunites dont come along every day. Its a tough business and u have to fight to be part of it....i guess u have to decide whether u want it enough or not? And as Lewis pointed out your contract is only potentially 2 mths (altho i reckon theyll extend it) so why not give it a go???
The best bit tho is if u do you'll get to meet me and Lewis :D
.....still jealous u guys are going there before me tho :(
Quote from: "alaina82"Luke....DO IT!!!
Im 28, and ive done loads of jobs...travel agents, admin, probation service, i even worked as a prison officer!! I gave up this performing thing about 7 yrs ago as i couldnt get any work and needed money so entered the world of full time work. Went to uni and prepared myself for a career in Criminal Justice, moved on my own from my hometown to MIlton Keynes to start a job which i thought would be great (prison officer) and hated every second of it! I started to work part time at my local theatre and it literally hit me....as much as i love my policing/criminal law work its just not performing. I see so many shows with people in them that just seem mediocre and i know i can do it just as well as them. It made me really look at my life, do i stay and work in a job that i'll potentially like but not love, or do i give my dream 100% and know that i tried my best even if it didnt work out? I took the latter and since then had 2 auditions, Lazy Town and Disney....do you know what? I got BOTH of them! Yes, id love to be in the West End but Disney is a pretty good place to start, its a worldwide brand and will look good on my CV. As Natalie said, there will always be a full time job available to you but performing opportunites dont come along every day. Its a tough business and u have to fight to be part of it....i guess u have to decide whether u want it enough or not? And as Lewis pointed out your contract is only potentially 2 mths (altho i reckon theyll extend it) so why not give it a go???
The best bit tho is if u do you'll get to meet me and Lewis :D
.....still jealous u guys are going there before me tho :(
OMG you got Lazy Town haha AMAZING! Doing what, on the actual TV show?!
I love this forum, everyone thinks the same as me and love Disney as much as me! I can understand where Luke is coming from... and would understand if he didn't go to Disney. However, you would regret it if you didn't go, you would always think what if...
Quote from: "itslewis"OMG you got Lazy Town haha AMAZING! Doing what, on the actual TV show?!
Haha i WISH it was the tv show!! I was Stephanie doing live shows around the UK, pretty fun....im so short tho that i can only go for kids stuff. Good job i act like one most of the time :P
Its definately up to you Luke to decide what you want, i just dont want you regretting something in the long run cos you might not get the opportunity again....if you decide not to do Disney im sure something bigger and better will turn up for you anyway :D
I feel sooooo happy for all those who are working is Disneyland Paris, it would be my dream come true!!! I was speaking to the manager of my local Disney Store and he said I had a really good chance to work for them. Was overwelmed by this idea and I hope I get a job there but it would be nothing like working at Disneyland!!! Do you think they'd take more notice of me at an audition if I'd of already worked for them??
I am going on holiday in October so I hope you guys give me another great experience (if anyone is Stitch prepare to be hugged lol). I regret I'm only 17 so I can't actually work for disneyland but as soon as I'm near 18 I'm going to London/ Leeds for the next audition!!! I'd never give up I'd always SMILE :D !!
I have babbled enough , and I hope you work for the land of dreams soon Natalie!!!
Sean
Dream Disney!
Thanks for all of the kind words everyone, almost made me cry! I'm just so petrified of coming back and being out of work for ages again. I think I'm going to go for it, you're all right, it's a ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity and it's something I have always wanted to do :)
I've just had a really tough day and your messages have really perked me up, said goodbye to my Sister today as she's going travelling for 2 months, and had a bad day a work. Thank you for making me feel a bit more positive :)
HOORAY :D :D :D :D :D
Glad we made a difference in your decision, i hope none of us will regret it but lifes an adventure! Anyway, uve already got Lewis to hold your hand...u two can be travel buddies :P
Cant wait to meet u both :D/
YAY, glad your coming Luke. If you don't like it you can always come home within the two weeks. You have two weeks to see if you like it or not. At least I know someone having the same start day as me YAY!
Just caught up on all this and Luke-I am glad you've decided to go for it!
take this from a 39 year old who has a wonderful life but would have loved to have had this opportunity at your age ;)
EEEE i love the magic forum !! I WILL meet you guys in dlp one day i promise !!! :) hhehehe and sean im only 17 still.. 18 in August so i'm going to this audition in July because the contract dates would fit round my age :)
i wish you the best of luck when you audition too and im sure your dream will come true if you want it enough :)
Luke thank goodness youve decided to go :P I hope you'll have the time of your life and you'll thank us someday for pushing you !! :P
What are you guys doing to prepare for going.. Anyone having leaving parties ?? :D xx
Hi everyone!
My name is Yara, i'm from the Netherlands, and i'll be auditioning 21st July in Paris!
I've read this entire topic, and i really can't wait (i already couldn't haha). I'm sooo looking forward to this. I lived in Paris the past year for 8months (august - april), and i really miss the city. And ofcourse, i love dancing, and entertaining children - for me, it makes Disney a wonderful place to work! I'm making myself a bit nervous, so it was really helpful to read al of your stories. I hope my audition will be succesful, and i'll keep you posted about that. Less than 3 weeks to go [-o< !
Love, Yara.
Ps; Nathalie i'll have my fingers crossed for you!
Thank you Yara, best of luck to you too I'm sure you'll do fantastic !! :D just remember.. SMILE !!! :D
Xxx
Talked to my boss today, who was lovely about me leaving, and said I could come back after DLP if they have any vacancies! She said it was great to be doing something I love and that I would be mad to pass up the opportunity :)
Confirmed with Daniel by e-mail, so I'm officially off to DLP! :D
Yeah i will. I'll be in my favorite city, can't be happier. So i just wonder; i've been reading those weird things, but what's the difference about all positions. Of course, face characters are look-a-likes, mostly princesses, which need a similar face to any of the requested persons. But i don't get the fact that all/some of them can be several performers, like dancer, costume performer, parade performer together?
I'm already thinking about the animation part lol. Here in Holland there's this stupid song about cowboys with some funny movements, so i think ill adapt some of those moves haha!
Oh luke i want to cry im so jealous :'( lolll congratulations though <3
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Oh luke i want to cry im so jealous :'( lolll congratulations though <3
Don't be silly Nat, because you will join us soon! Think positive! Booking my Eurostar ticket tomorrow! I know about 2 people from my audition starting the same date as me which makes things easier. I'm so excited, still think about it every day haha i'm such a loser!
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Oh luke i want to cry im so jealous :'( lolll congratulations though <3
Don't be silly Nat, because you will join us soon! Think positive! Booking my Eurostar ticket tomorrow! I know about 2 people from my audition starting the same date as me which makes things easier. I'm so excited, still think about it every day haha i'm such a loser!
Quote from: "Yara"Yeah i will. I'll be in my favorite city, can't be happier. So i just wonder; i've been reading those weird things, but what's the difference about all positions. Of course, face characters are look-a-likes, mostly princesses, which need a similar face to any of the requested persons. But i don't get the fact that all/some of them can be several performers, like dancer, costume performer, parade performer together?
I'm already thinking about the animation part lol. Here in Holland there's this stupid song about cowboys with some funny movements, so i think ill adapt some of those moves haha!
Hi Yaya,
The two roles they cast you in are:
Costume Characters - Which means you're only suitable for Costume work.
Costume Character, Parade look-alike and parade performers - Which means you're suitable to do costume work (if you get through, everyone has to do this), look-alike which is obviously for people who look like certain characters and parade performer is someone who dances in the parades.
Hope that helps!
Lewis x
hehehe thanks lewis.. i think about it everyday too and ive not even got a job !! Yet ;)
do you have any idea who you're going 'to be friends with' ? or will you find out when you get there?
xx
Thanks lewis!
I think it's different every day. Well, within the height restrictions. At least, that's what I read somewhere. I'm so excited by reading all of this! Wish those 3 weeks were going fasterr! And I still have exams to do in 2 weeks. Grrr.
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"hehehe thanks lewis.. i think about it everyday too and ive not even got a job !! Yet ;)
do you have any idea who you're going 'to be friends with' ? or will you find out when you get there?
xx
Nope Nat, it's all part of the experience and excitement to meet so many new people and make some new friends - I cant wait. I'm sure everyone will be in the same boat so we will all bond togethers :D
Quote from: "Yara"Thanks lewis!
I think it's different every day. Well, within the height restrictions. At least, that's what I read somewhere. I'm so excited by reading all of this! Wish those 3 weeks were going fasterr! And I still have exams to do in 2 weeks. Grrr.
Yara, it is! They change the height all the time depending on what characters they need!
Good luck for your exams!
Hehe Lewis well I was actually saying it in the Disney forum 'dont spoil the magic for kids' thing where [spoiler:1gvr0ck4]being friends with a character means playing the character in the park[/spoiler:1gvr0ck4]. Sorry assumed everyone was as mad as meeee :p xx
Congratulations and best wishes to everyone who has got a job at DLRP!! Also good luck to people auditioning!! I work for disneystore uk and believe me when I say Disney are THE BEST company to work for and I believe they really look after their employees no matter what your job is!! I've just got a full time job teaching at school but I'm going to keep my Disney part time job as I actully cannot bear to leave!! Follow your dreams people!!!! Disney management know a Disney person when they see one, you radiate magic!!
Lewis...who else is starting the same day as u apart from Luke??? Why is no-one starting with me, im going to be a Billy-no-Mates :( I leave my full time job next Friday, early i know, but im helping my mum to move house and then im moving too...gonna try and keep busy til Sept but wish i was coming out with you guys! If you get thru Nat maybe u'll start when i do :D
Im looking forward to seeing who my 'friends' will be but not sure how many are in my height range (5") If anyone has an idea let me know...i really want to be Tinkerbell, i guess thats a face character, but not sure if they cast that on the audition day. Oh well, i guess i'll find out soon enough! Just want to go and play there NOW!!!
PS Im soooo going to WDW when i finish at DLP....whos coming with me??? :P
Alaina i guess you could be friends with Minnie or Mickey... they can't be much smaller than 5" are they?? :D Im a rubbish height.. 5"6.. its so average !! Although all the princess' are that height so with enough disney makeup im sure I could be one of them :P ahhaha !! Im sure theres many characters you can play.. costume characters, bcus theres so many randomly round the park which will require different heights :)
Do you start in October??
MrsPotatoHead i want to work for my local Disneystore to get my foot in the door but I dont think they have any vacancies at the moment !! Thanks for your comments and i love it that you think we 'radiate magic'! What a lovely way of putting it !! (L) so Disney! :D <3
Nat, i start in Sept...the 10th to be exact! Its only 10 days after the boys go out but i dont know anyone else starting when i do...aaaggghhhh i almost want the summer to be over so i can go there now lol
I'm like 6" (183cm), will that be a good thing? Oh I really wish the next 2 weeks go sooo fast and i'll get trhough and start asap as well! I'm not dreaming about it yet, but that will come any time soon!
Quote from: "alaina82"Lewis...who else is starting the same day as u apart from Luke??? Why is no-one starting with me, im going to be a Billy-no-Mates :( I leave my full time job next Friday, early i know, but im helping my mum to move house and then im moving too...gonna try and keep busy til Sept but wish i was coming out with you guys! If you get thru Nat maybe u'll start when i do :D
Im looking forward to seeing who my 'friends' will be but not sure how many are in my height range (5") If anyone has an idea let me know...i really want to be Tinkerbell, i guess thats a face character, but not sure if they cast that on the audition day. Oh well, i guess i'll find out soon enough! Just want to go and play there NOW!!!
PS Im soooo going to WDW when i finish at DLP....whos coming with me??? :P
I know two lads at my mates Dance school in London, they were at our audition! Don't really know them, just know there coming same time as me lol. You started your check-list of what you need to do before Disney and what to take.. doing mine tomorrow haha!
xxx
Haha no, havent started yet....dont even have a bag lol. We're going at mixed seasons so gonna need both summer and winter clothes, plus winter coat etc for when it gets cold and im gonna have to take a blanket to snuggle under. How is it all meant to fit in???
Im moving out my house end of the mth and into my brothers until i go so having to pack seperately for storage at theirs and for Disney...effort!!
Quote from: "alaina82"Haha no, havent started yet....dont even have a bag lol. We're going at mixed seasons so gonna need both summer and winter clothes, plus winter coat etc for when it gets cold and im gonna have to take a blanket to snuggle under. How is it all meant to fit in???
Im moving out my house end of the mth and into my brothers until i go so having to pack seperately for storage at theirs and for Disney...effort!!
Good idea, I will need a blanket too. I'll just bring everything I can fit in the suitcases. I'm extremely nervous know, I hope the people already there are nice and welcoming! Hope I make friends too so I can actually go around Paris with people on the first day not by myself haha.
How many months are you going?
Can somebody tell me if 6" is a good height (for a girl)?
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well that is an amazing list !!! How did uu find that??xx
Tiger or Goofy it is. Cool.
Right guys.. off to lanzarote for a week and abit !! Be back next friday so have a good two weeks and ill catch up with youu then :) <3 xx
Have a great time Natalie! :)
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"well that is an amazing list !!! How did uu find that?
I second that, where did u find it??? I have to be honest, i havent heard of loads of the characters within my height range....however Mickey and Minnie are 2 that i might have possibly heard of somewhere :P YAY :D
Quote from: "alaina82"Quote from: "_Natalie_x"well that is an amazing list !!! How did uu find that?
I second that, where did u find it??? I have to be honest, i havent heard of loads of the characters within my height range....however Mickey and Minnie are 2 that i might have possibly heard of somewhere :P YAY :D
I just googled it haha! http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index ... 820AAc6c8h (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080129103820AAc6c8h%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Yey I can be buzz lightyear or Pluto!!!!!!
OMG i'm so stressed out right now! It's the World Cup Final, and I sooo badly want to party if Holland wins, but I have my exams tomorrow and the day after. Which make me stress even more, and in 1.5 weeks I'll be in Paris (do'nt know how) auditioning what is reason 3 to stress. I can't believe I'm still alive, feels like I'm slightly slowly dying :? aaaaaaargh.
Sorry to bother you with this ;).
Yara, party anyway - Disney style!!!!! Hahaha just chillax and I hope you pass your exams!!
I cant anymore. Stupid referee aaaaargh i hate english people - no offense lol. I just dont like Webb atm.
I know this isnt the place for football but Holland were very rough and should have had more than one sent off. . .
Any back on topic (but only loosely, may this needs a new topic?) ;) Does anybody know if you are able to have your gap year at DLRP, if so how?? I've tried emailing them and they have repled but I've got nowhere because I don't think they know what I'm on about. I've even sent a letter to the UK Casting office to ask (because they may undestand what I mean more). But i'm a budding young actor, who would love to work at dlrp in some way and a gap year is a perfect way to do it! But I dont know if it's been done before and if so how???
Thanks :D
Hey benjy
I dont think DLRP do any gap year programmes (that im aware of anyway). I know WDW do a couple of international programmes but theyre not in the entertainment department, might be worth checking them out anyway.....
//https://www.disneyinternationalprograms.com/
On another note, there are auditions this month in Leeds (25th) and at Pineapple Studios (27th/28th) for Character, Parade and Look-a-likes so why not head on down to one of them. Contracts vary and if u do get through you might be able to work there throughout your gap year, or for a few mths at least! Im off there in September for 5 mths....once youre in tho who knows what might happen! The link below gives you more info about the auditions or read some earlier posts as we discuss what happens during the audition process
//http://corporate.disney.go.com/auditions/calendar/index.html
Not sure how old you are benjy but for both the above you need to be 18, or 17 but will be 18 when you go. Hope this helps!
Good luck :thumbs:
Quote from: "Yara"I cant anymore. Stupid referee aaaaargh i hate english people - no offense lol. I just dont like Webb atm.
No offense taken cause I'm Scottish!!!
English and f**kin proud.
Lol. We're licking our wounds. It so sad, everybody has been talking about it yesterday. But if they would have had penalties I wouldn't even had a glance, since I decided I had to study more, so after 3minutes of (again boring) extra time I got back to my room. And when it was like 27th minute I was too curious, so I had a quick look, exactly the goal OMG i was swearing lol.
ANYWAYS, 8 days before my Paris Audition :O
I need some suggestions guys. What basic things will I need to pack? Obviously clothes but like little things that I might forget! I'm not going until end of August but what to get a list ready so I can pack stress free :) (it wont happen though, I stress over everything!)
Hahaha me and Lewis have been discussing this and the answer is....EVERYTHING :P
Cos the contracts run through the seasons id suggest bringing both summer and winter clothing! the weather is pretty much the same as here and seeing as we had gorgeous sun last week and now rain all day today im guessing we need multiseasonal clothing lol. Im bringing my winter coats and a blanket for when it gets cold and all my dance shoes cos never know when youre gonna need them plus hairdryer, straighteners and most importantly plug adaptors....havent quite figured out how im going to pack it all tho :?
We dont have tv apparantly so i'll be bringing a few DVDs i can watch on my laptop plus some books....oh and some home comforts for when i first arrive....earl grey tea, biscuits and peanut butter :D
Im stressing about it too....are u taking a suitcase or holdalls??? Have you booked your travel yet??
I'll be relying on you and Lewis to tell me what im gonna need and how bad the accommodation is seeing as you two will be there 10 days before me :P
Happy packing :D/
Quote from: "alaina82"Hahaha me and Lewis have been discussing this and the answer is....EVERYTHING :P
Cos the contracts run through the seasons id suggest bringing both summer and winter clothing! the weather is pretty much the same as here and seeing as we had gorgeous sun last week and now rain all day today im guessing we need multiseasonal clothing lol. Im bringing my winter coats and a blanket for when it gets cold and all my dance shoes cos never know when youre gonna need them plus hairdryer, straighteners and most importantly plug adaptors....havent quite figured out how im going to pack it all tho :?
We dont have tv apparantly so i'll be bringing a few DVDs i can watch on my laptop plus some books....oh and some home comforts for when i first arrive....earl grey tea, biscuits and peanut butter :D
Im stressing about it too....are u taking a suitcase or holdalls??? Have you booked your travel yet??
I'll be relying on you and Lewis to tell me what im gonna need and how bad the accommodation is seeing as you two will be there 10 days before me :P
Happy packing :D/
Defiantly taking straighteners, I might some new ones cause my GHD's have been running like a trooper for several years and still work perfectly.. but have a feeling that once I get there, they will break! Will need to take plug adaptors too, and bring lots of DVD's.
Will bring tea bags too + all my hair products I get only from England!
I'm taking suitcases, can't be doing with carrying big heavy bags everywhere! You can only take two suitcases and one hand luggage on the Eurostar!
RARGH RARGH RARGH 45 DAYS EEEEEK!Lewis xox
Lol the luggage thing is the same on Thalys (Amsterdam-Paris) but I took like 4 bags/suitcases + 1 handbag with me when I went to Paris, and one of my friends took like 4/5 bags/suitcases (not as big as mine) and 1/2 handbags (laptop + purse) with her to Amsterdam. They won't tell you to leave sth behind. It's just that there are more people who will have their luggage and need storage space in the train, which isn't available a lot. So you can take lik 3/4 bags. Just keep in mind that you need to carry it from Gare du Nord to RER B (normally without luggage and if you know where to go it's about 5min walk) and from RER B to RER A at Chatelet (which is luckily the same platform) and at Marne-la-vallée to your residence.
The eurostar goes via Lille or direct to DLP so only the one change if youre unlucky (like me) and we get a minibus to the accommodation so shouldnt be a problem. Might have to get a suitcase as well as bags...how much hand luggage do u reckon i could take and would they object to me wearing all my winter coats, scarfs etc and carrying my blanket to my seat....only way its all gonna fit i think lol
Lewis, im taking my straighteners too!! Mine are Remingtons, only about £20 and theyve worked great for years. My hair is really long and these are better than GHDs in my opinion....plus im far too stingy to fork out that ridiculous amount for something to just do my hair!!
Im worried that when i go shopping at the supermarket i wont know what im buying and all the restaurant menus seem to be in French....thank god for translator apps on Iphone!!!
PS stupid question but can you drink the water in France?????
alaina, yeah you can drink the water there, as when i was in one of the hotels last year, we had a kettle in our room and we filled it up with water from the bathroom! But as I said, yes you can, but it tastes different to british water!!
Can you guys please keep in touch when over in paris, as id love to know what its like in the accommodation, what its like getting normal ammenities or even more basic than that, what the cast members are like!
Over the summer im going to try and learn french again, cause i havent spoke it properly in 4 years!!
Quote from: "alaina82"PS stupid question but can you drink the water in France?????
I wondered this too haha! I'm getting so excited about getting out there now, booked my Eurostar the other week :D
Packing is going to be immense, will take a lot of planning I think!
I've just been writing a list of things to take.. then realised, I need to take EVERYTHING!
Quote from: "itslewis"I've just been writing a list of things to take.. then realised, I need to take EVERYTHING!
I've got the weekend off so I might try and make a list of everything I'll need! Start early incase I forget stuff haha! :thumbs:
ah crap i forgot about my dressing gown, slippers, bedding and towels.....jeez this is never gonna work :(
Quote from: "alaina82"The eurostar goes via Lille or direct to DLP so only the one change if youre unlucky (like me) and we get a minibus to the accommodation so shouldnt be a problem. Might have to get a suitcase as well as bags...how much hand luggage do u reckon i could take and would they object to me wearing all my winter coats, scarfs etc and carrying my blanket to my seat....only way its all gonna fit i think lol
Lewis, im taking my straighteners too!! Mine are Remingtons, only about £20 and theyve worked great for years. My hair is really long and these are better than GHDs in my opinion....plus im far too stingy to fork out that ridiculous amount for something to just do my hair!!
Im worried that when i go shopping at the supermarket i wont know what im buying and all the restaurant menus seem to be in French....thank god for translator apps on Iphone!!!
PS stupid question but can you drink the water in France?????
Do you ask me how much you can take without being noticed? (All i'll tell you will be based on my experiences with Thalys, not Eurostar.) They usually have 1 conductor (if that's the name for the guy who's checking your ticket) at every door. But they will only tell you about where to board, like if you're in carriage 1 sometimes it's easier to board at 2 because you're at the end of 1. And íf they tell you something about you're luggage, like a comment; wow you have brought a lot of stuff, you just say; yes i'm moving to france for at least several months. They won't be bothered. And then, when you're in the train, try to put as many things aside in the luggage compartments next to the doors, and above the seats. If not everything fits, try to be smart, give space to others and, since you're the one with most of the luggage, put some of yours in front of the compartments on the floor (without it being a big obstacle to walk around). Oh and label as much as you can.
The water you can drink, it's quality has really improved the past 5 years, so you won't die or even get sick. It's just; do you really hate the taste, and do you have the money to buy bottled water, or don't you. So that's up to you.
I think i have to withdraw my application for the time being. I haven't totally passed my exams, nor totally failed (i dont know an english word for this?) but i have a second chance. Which means, i still have exams, 1 between 9th and 18th august and 2 at 28th august and/or 4th september.
I'M BACK HOME AND LIKE CRAPPING MYSELF FOR AUDITION!! Sorry I didnt know a nicer way to put it :P lol!!
Okk i need to calm down maaaan. Need to get watching some disney movies and like noting characterisations i think.. (my favourite kind of revision) hahhaa (L) Hope everyone is ok
and Lewis Luke and Alaina.. you could not make me more jealous if you tried. Hahhaa !! xx
Hope u had a lovely holiday Natalie!
Im sure u will be fine, just take a deep breath and relax. Remember, everyone is as nervous as u so just try ur best and hope Walt is looking down on u lol
xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"I'M BACK HOME AND LIKE CRAPPING MYSELF FOR AUDITION!! Sorry I didnt know a nicer way to put it :P lol!!
Okk i need to calm down maaaan. Need to get watching some disney movies and like noting characterisations i think.. (my favourite kind of revision) hahhaa (L) Hope everyone is ok
and Lewis Luke and Alaina.. you could not make me more jealous if you tried. Hahhaa !! xx
Alaina, I love your cheesy messages. In fact, I love how cheesy this forum is and the people on it including me!
Anyway Natalie, this forum has been dead without your posts so welcome back :D Hope you had a good holiday! Don't be nervous, and you can't really practice for the Disney audition to be honest, you either have what their looking for or you haven't.. but suppose a little preparation wont hurt! I'm so excited for you, when is it again?
Lewis xo
heheheh thankk youu its fab to be back in the disney moood again!! :D
im gonna try and relax!! :D its a week on sunday... i have to find someone to cover my shift at work bcus theyve put me on.. thats just stressing me out more !! CAALLLMMM DOWWWN NATALIEEEEEE
Lewis can you just like sneak me in your suitcase and ill pop out at the first cast members meeting?
;) hahaha !!xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"heheheh thankk youu its fab to be back in the disney moood again!! :D
im gonna try and relax!! :D its a week on sunday... i have to find someone to cover my shift at work bcus theyve put me on.. thats just stressing me out more !! CAALLLMMM DOWWWN NATALIEEEEEE
Lewis can you just like sneak me in your suitcase and ill pop out at the first cast members meeting?
;) hahaha !!xx
Sounds like a plan! Then when we get there, break some girls legs and push her from the top of the castle.. sorted.
Yes !! Or maybe something less violent?
but still i like your thinking ;)
Lewis, thats not very disney like but still, like your thinking! ;)
This may be a strange question but if you do well at DLRP working for them, would there be a chance they could transfer you to an american park?? Its not that I dont like DLRP ( I LOVE IT!!!) its just that i would love to work in the other parks as well. As i said strange question!!
By the way, who is working in the month of october, as i will be there on holiday and i hope I actually meet some of you (obviously i wouldnt know who you were but the point is still there!!).
Sorry for babbling but Im on a disney overload today!! :D :D :D :D :D
Quote from: "dlrpmad"Lewis, thats not very disney like but still, like your thinking! ;)
This may be a strange question but if you do well at DLRP working for them, would there be a chance they could transfer you to an american park?? Its not that I dont like DLRP ( I LOVE IT!!!) its just that i would love to work in the other parks as well. As i said strange question!!
By the way, who is working in the month of october, as i will be there on holiday and i hope I actually meet some of you (obviously i wouldnt know who you were but the point is still there!!).
Sorry for babbling but Im on a disney overload today!! :D :D :D :D :D
I'll be there in October! And yes, I would love to go work in America. I think the America parks are much better, even though i've never been to DLRP, i've only been to WDW! The reason they don't take on people in the UK is because of the Visa issue, but if you have experience already as a Cast Member, i'm sure they might consider you, who knows?
Lewis xo
OMG lewis youve never been to DLRP?! Your mental ! hhahaha its amazing. Ok so ive never been to WDW but im not gonna work there ;) hahah i love dlrp so much because its like so cosy, i know exactly where everything is but it feels big enough to be able to spend like a full week there, without feeling like you've missed out doing anything or seeing anything. :D
you're gonna have to get used to it quick arnt you like finding your way around ! Lol xxx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"OMG lewis youve never been to DLRP?! Your mental ! hhahaha its amazing. Ok so ive never been to WDW but im not gonna work there ;) hahah i love dlrp so much because its like so cosy, i know exactly where everything is but it feels big enough to be able to spend like a full week there, without feeling like you've missed out doing anything or seeing anything. :D
you're gonna have to get used to it quick arnt you like finding your way around ! Lol xxx
Nat, Magical Kingdom has the same layout for DLRP and WDW so I'm sure I know my way around. I can picture everything in my head lol. WDW is better cause they have more parks and more entertainment! I spent 3 weeks there in September and literally had something to do every day. Was lucky enough to do some parks more than once..
I'm excited to explore DLRP though, when I get there you get two days to explore Paris and Disney before you start your training.. it's going to be so weird seeing Disneyland every day!
it will be amazingg!!! My audition a week today... ARRRRRRRRRHHHHHHHHH.
Good luck Natalie!
thannnkkk youuuu :D
a question to all past auditioners...
When you had to do the characterisation bit.. was it like dancing or was it more like acting?? :D xx
A few things.....
QuoteAlaina, I love your cheesy messages.
Lewis, cheesy?? me??.......how very dare you!! :P
Quoteif you do well at DLRP working for them, would there be a chance they could transfer you to an american park??
This is already part of my plan! Im hoping that cos we'll already be trained it will be easier to get a job out there. Im planning on looking into Visas etc and then contacting them towards the end of my contract to see if i can work at WDW, that would be a dream :D
QuoteWhen you had to do the characterisation bit.. was it like dancing or was it more like acting??
Natalie, characterisation was pretty much just acting. No dancing in this bit, unless you want to add something in character yourself! The 5 characters we had were (in order) Cowboy, Pirate, Dwarf, Villain, Princess curtsey and Exit (waving etc). They could always change them so dont take my word for it but im pretty sure these are the standard characters they use for the auditions. Hope that helps :D
Oh yeh, forgot to say that i too will be working there in October...if we have a day off when ur there Dlrpmad we shall have to meet up and say hi....you might spot us in the parades anyway tho :)
ok yeah im kinda getting excited again now :D:D:D t
guys when i eventually get a job (because i will i swear im gonna audition forever hahaha) then promise me we can all meet up for drinks in paris or something ! Hahahahah <3 <3
I still haven't cancelled my audition appointment (for reasons, check page 11 last post). I tried to postpone it over and over again, so there would still be a chance that I could go. But now, well tomorrow, I'm going on holiday (to France, but not Paris) and we don't have any internet connection so I have to do it now. I really feel sad because I'll have to withdraw and re-apply in September... And I don't know what to write. I don't want them to think that I'm not keen on working at Disney's. So I think I'll write something like; my parents think that there's more school stuff that's more important right now, I don't, but since I'm still or again living in their house, I should listen to them... Hmm sounds pretty good. But I still freaking hate it. I'll keep coming here since it might make it hurt less (I hope).
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"ok yeah im kinda getting excited again now :D:D:D t
guys when i eventually get a job (because i will i swear im gonna audition forever hahaha) then promise me we can all meet up for drinks in paris or something ! Hahahahah <3 <3
Absolutely Natalie! :D
Quote from: "alaina82"Oh yeh, forgot to say that i too will be working there in October...if we have a day off when ur there Dlrpmad we shall have to meet up and say hi....you might spot us in the parades anyway tho :)
Awesome! I'm there from the 5th - 12th October so before I leave I'll see what you lot are doing and when you're off. I'd love to see how you find the experience!
I'm going to enquire about jobs when I'm there and I'll see what they can offer me as in advice. I just can't wait!! But as I have said before, I'm applying for my local Disney store soon so hopefully they will take that into consideration
I forgot to add,
Was speaking to my friend over in Disney, he went there on a 4 month contract.. there was about 10 of them (I think) and after the 4 months they ALL got offered an open ended contract! YAY!
ALSO
You have to attend a Disney Uni once a week and learn about Disney and the history of it. Just thought I'll let all the potential Disney Cast Members know.
Lewis xo
Disney University is no-longer part of Parade and Character Cast Member training - since 2008!!
As for contract extentions - Work well, don't be late, be the right height - and you may be asked to stay! However, due to the way the company works - you maybe the best cast member ever and you still won't get an extention, all depends on what contracts they have in your height-range at the time!
Im soooo glad we dont have to go to 'uni'...been there done that, although i am bit of a geek so would have probably loved it and taken copious amounts of notes :P
Poppy, are the face characters already decided when u go out there? They were looking for Tinkerbell at my audition but only saw that the princesses were chosen that day. Im assuming that Tink is a face character but where does she fit in with the parades/shows etc? Does she do Fantallusion?? I reeeeaalllly wanna be Tinkerbell, im tiny and blonde...its fate :D
Fingers crossed u guys get an extended contract.....only until Jan tho cos thats when mine runs out lol
Quote from: "Poppy The Monkey"Disney University is no-longer part of Parade and Character Cast Member training - since 2008!!
As for contract extentions - Work well, don't be late, be the right height - and you may be asked to stay! However, due to the way the company works - you maybe the best cast member ever and you still won't get an extention, all depends on what contracts they have in your height-range at the time!
Thankyou, it was still on my contract though?
Well of course i'll be on time and work my best.. no point being there otherwise. I'm hoping for an extended contract, i've been told if one is available, cast members will be asked first :D
WOW so my audition is sunday. AAAHHHHHH!!! Scary times !
I've been watching some vids, trying to work out a few characterisations.. not psyc myself out though!! Although im abit worried about what to do as a villain.. will definitley be watching some villian parade videos to get some inspiration..
:)
Is anyone else here attending the audition? Would love to have a friend !! :P
really excited to see how the whole thing pans out.. not expecting anything to come from this but i'm going to do my best, embrace the experience.. and SMILE !!! ;)
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
i want poorly cheeks by the end of the day.. then ill know ive tryed my hardest hehehe ;)
any last minute advice guys??
Lotsaa love
xxx
OOh, good luck Natalie!
From reading your posts I think you'd make a fab Cast Member! Have got my fingers crossed for you.
Aw thank you ever so much!! Ill make sure to post here after my audition everything that happenedd :D x
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"WOW so my audition is sunday. AAAHHHHHH!!! Scary times !
I've been watching some vids, trying to work out a few characterisations.. not psyc myself out though!! Although im abit worried about what to do as a villain.. will definitley be watching some villian parade videos to get some inspiration..
:)
We are going on holiday tomorrow so will wish you lots of luck for Sunday now :thumbs: Will hopefully come back to see your good news :ears:
Try not to be nervous & enjoy yourself, sure you will be great, good luck [-o<
Kelly xxxx
Wishing you the best of luck Natalie :D
I really hope you have an amazing day!
hehehe i love this forum everyone's too nice !!
i have done what alaina did and started an audition diary blog. i just spent about an hour writing it so its long and boring but for anyone wishing to audition in the future i hope it will be useful. :)
if you want to look then its http://nataliedisneyaudition.blogspot.com/ (http://nataliedisneyaudition.blogspot.com/%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
:D
thanks alot to everyone <3
And Kelly, enjoy your holiday !! x
Good luck _Natalie_x ! :-)
good luck! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
Cant wait to hear about your experience when you get back, natalie!!
Ohhhh darrrrnn its not got news guys ! :'( there was about 240 people and they cut about 150 ppl including me and my friend boohooo! But a lot of really good performers too who I was sure would get through so I really ant a clue what they were looking for this time!! Ill write everythin tht happened later when I'm home bcus I'm on a blackberry at the month and its so hard to type!! I did my best and will just keep working ready for next audit. Not too dissapointed bcus uu never know what they want so ill just keep trying n hopefully sometime they will want meeeeeee :D heheheh hope everyones havin a good day <3 lotsa love xxx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Ohhhh darrrrnn its not got news guys ! :'( there was about 240 people and they cut about 150 ppl including me and my friend boohooo! But a lot of really good performers too who I was sure would get through so I really ant a clue what they were looking for this time!! Ill write everythin tht happened later when I'm home bcus I'm on a blackberry at the month and its so hard to type!! I did my best and will just keep working ready for next audit. Not too dissapointed bcus uu never know what they want so ill just keep trying n hopefully sometime they will want meeeeeee :D heheheh hope everyones havin a good day <3 lotsa love xxx
NO WAY! ARGHHHHHHH I was well hoping you would get through and join me at Disney :(
Yes, definitely don't be too disappointed, it's like every audition! They always have a 'look' in mind and what they actually need. Just keep your chin up and try again! How did you find the audition? Did out advice help you, did they do the same style of audition as us? xxx
Hey lewis.. Ino I was hoping I would be tooo but some day I promise!! Ehehhe audition was walk forward for 8 as a cowboy, turn as a pirate, on the spot as a dwarf, walk to the side as a villain theb princess curtsey and walk off :D did everythin good, felt dead confidernt and was different to everyone else, also took ur advice n tried to get to the front as much as poss!! Ohh well its just not meant to be, THIS TIME ! :P. God I bet uu lot think I'm a pile of poo at it but honestly I'm not chasin an impossible dream I really know I can do it! Hahaha thanks for all ur advice n kind words guys! :D helped a loaaaaddd aa<3
OH NO!!! Nat im sooooooo sorry, silly people not taking u on! Im sure u were fab (especially with all our coaching :P ) but i guess its one of those things, unfortunately rejection becomes ur best friend in this industry :( Im so glad that youre being realisitic and not too upset about it and are determined to carry on, i know you will get to Disney one day, especially with this positive attitude you have, and will be a major asset to them!
Make sure you go the next audition your way, its probably nothing u did but as everyone has said its all about the 'look'. Noone but the casting people know what theyre looking for, its just luck on the day. You could be the most amazing perfomer but if you dont fit in with what theyre looking for they wont take you on...simples!
Keep your head up, sending u big hugs and lots of Disney love your way :D
Sorry to hear that Nat :( Glad you had fun though!
But as you said, you just weren't what they were looking for today, I'm sure they'll snap you up when they've got the right height requirements for you next time! Each audition is such good experience, so now the next time you have a go, you'll be even better prepared :D
sorry you did not get through nat, but practice makes perfect, now you know what its like, you will be EVEN better next time, and who knows you mite just get through, keep my fingers crossed for you (and toes lol)
Quote from: "ximike"I do not think they know what I am. Even sent a letter to the casting office of the United Kingdom to apply (because they can undestand what I mean more). But I am an aspiring actor, who would like to work somehow DLRP and gap year is an ideal way of doing
There is no need to send them a letter if you want to audition, you just simply turn up as there all open auditions :D
There are two auditions in London this week for DLRP:
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 10:00 AM - London Pineapple Studios. (Disney Character, Parade and Character Look-alike Performers)
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 10:00 AM - London Pineapple Studios. (Disney Character, Parade and Character Look-alike Performers)
There are also auditions for Tokyo Disney in London in August:
Monday, August 23, 2010 at 10:00 AM - London Pineapple Studios. (Disney character look-a likes only)
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 10:00 AM - London Pineapple Studios. (For Male & Female Vocalists only)
Friday, August 27, 2010 at 10:00 AM - London Pineapple Studios. (For Male & Female Dancers only)
Friday, August 27, 2010 at 03:00 PM - London Pineapple Studios. (Female Aerialists only)
Hope that helped, Lewis xo
(one month today Lewis!)
I know Luke! Still feel un-organised! I've wrote a list but I'll be stressing out until I actually have everything packed!
hi was wondering if any one knows dlp policy on piercings ive got a couple on my face (nose bridge, snake bites and labret) for any poistions they have.
I heard that they signed i diversity agreement with the goverment ors ome thing like that and they have things on the web site saying a inclkusive caravan and diverse company, i hope that would extended to me, i read some where that they are only just letting people with mustches in in WDW now thanks for info hope everys ones dreams come true X
I would imagine you can't have piercings, Disney aren't even that keen on facial hair for staff
Piercings are not allowed at disney while you work. Tattoos are also discouraged but i guess it depends on where they are. Just fits in with the whole 'clean' image disney promotes. You may be allowed to wear them outside of work but definately not while on duty
Quote from: "SM:M3"I would imagine you can't have piercings, Disney aren't even that keen on facial hair for staff
Nope, you can't. It's in the Disney contract:
"GROOMING: Whilst you are under a Disney contract, we request that you do not change your look by
getting any tattoos or having any piercings, as all piecing must be removed whilst at work due to safety reasons.
All Gentlemen as asked to be cleanly shaven every working show day.
FITNESS: (Also we would like everyone to remain in good heath). There are possibilities of joining the
Disney fitness club or inscribing with one of the local gyms. There are free dance classes organised in the
Parade centre."Hope that helped.
Im sooooo looking forward to the free dance classes, altho im a bit worried that we'll be pressured to join the fitness club...you know my opinions on gyms lol. I hope we dont have to do fitness tests, i may be sacked on the spot!!!
Hello forum,
I auditioned the other day in London and got put on the waiting list for a character performer :). I hope I get a call soon, but that's probably wishful thinking. I think I might email Daniel and make sure that I put down the right starting date, is it too soon to email or should I do it ASAP?
Quick question, next year i wanted to get a Stitch tattoo on my upper arm, would that be accepted as its above your uniform? ps does anyone know if tattoos hurt, cause im sensitive! lol
Yay, well done to you Laura!! Us magicforum peeps will be taking over the department soon :p Id email him if i were u, just say that you cant remember the date you put down on the availability sheet but that you can start as of...... I emailed him twice and Lewis contacted him too so theres no harm in it! Are you character or character and parade??
dlrpmad i wouldnt advise getting a tattoo, u never know what the costumes will be like if u were in a show or parade and u wouldnt want to possibly reduce your chances by it being offered to someone without a tattoo. If u get a job at DLRP id wait until after to get it.....ps yes they hurt lol
I'm just down as a character performer. Do many character performers get contracted or are parade and character performers more likely to get the job?
Quote from: "laura:)"I'm just down as a character performer. Do many character performers get contracted or are parade and character performers more likely to get the job?
I've been told Character & Parade have a better chance as they can do more than just character which saves extra contacts. However, it all depends on what they need. There might not be a girl the same height and look as you on the Character and Parade waiting list so you would obviously get the job.. if that makes sense.
Also, I didn't get a phonecall until two months after my audition, so I emailed Daniel and luckily the email put my name in his mind and as soon as a contract was available
(about 2 hours after I emailed) I got the call! :D
Lewis x
I emailed Daniel about an hour ago checking if I put the right availability dates down on the form. How long does he usually take to reply back?
He's usually pretty quick, I received a response in about 20 minutes, but obviously if you're asking him questions about your availability dates he might not have them on him unless he's at work?
OK, thank you.
27 days...
:D
AAGGHHHH i still havent passed the 1 mth mark :(
Quote from: "alaina82"AAGGHHHH i still havent passed the 1 mth mark :(
how long was it is when you got the call after your audition and are you a character and parade performer?
Hey laura
Yeh im character and parade and it was about 2 mths after my audition that i got a call. It all depends on whether someone your height leaves so its kinda pot luck really! If you contact Daniel regularly to let him know youre still available and interested he might remember you when a position becomes available, like what happened to Lewis!
Ah right, thanks. I emailed Daniel the other day about availability dates so hopefully I'll get a reply back soon.
Hey Laura :) Congratulations on getting through!! Did you enjoy the audition? :) And if you don't mind me asking.. how tall are you? :D random question :P
Natalie xx
Hey again guys.. i've just had an email back from Daniel!
I'm ever so shocked i really didn't expect him to write back but that's fab of him that he does. :)
At my audition I asked him if i could attend the other audition in a few days but he said "there is no point because the result would be the same" so i was abit nervy about what he meant by this.. like was I just totally not right for Disney and that was a nice way of putting it? Loll so I wanted to email him just so he knew I was still interested and I basically told him what he said and asked if he meant it was not for me this time or if theres something he picked out that I could work on etc? Shot in the dark I know but it gave me abit of peace of mind hahaa :P well low and behold he wrote back today..
"Dear Natalie,
Thank you for your Email and your interest in auditioning for the role of character / parade performer at Disneyland Paris.
In reply to your question, you were not what we were looking for at this moment in time.
If you are interested in working as a skin character, with in the Character and Parade Department, we need you to apply on our web-site, a maximum of 2 months before your availability start date. www.disneylandparis-casting.com/en (http://www.disneylandparis-casting.com/en%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;) (Entertainment - all our offers).
Thank you for your understanding in this matter and we hope to see you soon.
Daniel HARDING
Casting Director
Character and Parade department
Disneyland Paris"
So i think thats pretty nice of him to be fair ! Also makes me feel alot better hahaha and confirms that im not just a big douche for trying :P Im going to send my CV and things to the website now like he's said.. and carry on auditioning when I can :)
xxxxxx
ps. lewis thank you for his addresss xx
Ah good Natalie! Daniel's really good at replying, I've emailed him before and thought he might think I was a bit silly for asking him stupid things, but he makes you feel at ease with what he sends back :)
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Hey Laura :) Congratulations on getting through!! Did you enjoy the audition? :) And if you don't mind me asking.. how tall are you? :D random question :P
Natalie xx
Hey Natalie,
Thank you :) the audition was fun even though there was limited room but everyone managed to get over that and I'm about 5ft 1'.
Yeh Daniel usually replies within a day or so altho has replied to me within an hour before!! I do worry that he gets annoyed with constant questions tho so havent emailed him for a while :p
Hooray Laura another little person like myself...im only 5" :) Mickey is in our height range, how cool would that be!!
Nat, just keep on audtioning!! You'll get there one day and im sure u were great on the day but as he said just not what they were specifically looking for at that particular moment. Def apply online, i did and they emailed me about auditions etc. even tho there were in The Stage. They may go down the route that auditions are by invitation only at some point due to the huge numbers of people that turn up at the open ones, if youre already registered with them and they have all your info chances are you'll be one of the people that are invited!!
On another note.....24 days boys :)
xxx
Hey
so I went to the audition at Pineapple Dance Studio on the 27th July 2010 and got through but am now on there books. I am only a Character Performer as I failed at the Dance stage (seriously did bad!). i noticed that their was hardly any guys there and most of the ones that got through (including myself) only got offered Character Performers. So was wondering do guys have a better chance of being offered a contract or was this audition just a one off?
Still can't believe I got through! Hehe! =D
Also how long did people have to wait for phone calls
Cheers
Mason =D
Hi Mason welcome to the forum!! :D
I do reckon that boys have a better chance of getting in because I think it's just obvious that there are more girls who audition so the competition is tighter..
although that shouldn't take anything away from you, they wouldnt take boys just because they are boys, you obviously have to be good enough so a massive congratulations for getting through to their books!!
Luke and Lewis were in the same position as you so im sure they can tell you better than me how it works :D
Congratulations again.. :)
Natalie xx
Thanks Natalie! I just wanna get out there! Lol
Mason :D
Quote from: "soramason7"Hey
so I went to the audition at Pineapple Dance Studio on the 27th July 2010 and got through but am now on there books. I am only a Character Performer as I failed at the Dance stage (seriously did bad!). i noticed that their was hardly any guys there and most of the ones that got through (including myself) only got offered Character Performers. So was wondering do guys have a better chance of being offered a contract or was this audition just a one off?
Still can't believe I got through! Hehe! =D
Also how long did people have to wait for phone calls
Cheers
Mason =D
Hey Mason,
I disagree, I think were all on an equal playing field. There are certain heights and looks for each sex, so we all have to fight just as hard. The only advantage for the boys is not as many boys turn up, so in that case yes we do have a slight advantage. Also, lots of characters need people to be 6inches tall or higher, so boys have advantage here, where as the small height characters are mainly females characters.
In my audition, there were lots of lads and the majority didn't get through at all! I knew a lot of lads who got kicked off the first round. Like I said, it's all based on looks and height for what they need.. doesn't mean they weren't good enough. Don't get me wrong, there were some people who didn't exactly scream Disney and didn't perform.. but that's like every audition.
I'm doing the Character Performer & Parade Dancer, and I received the phone-call like two months after the audition! I emailed Daniel about three times explaining how eager I was to start, so email him now and then just to remind him and get your name in his head!
Lewis :D
Oh ok, that's cool! I guess every audition is different in that respect! Lucky really as I'm also over 6 foot tall! So when you say email him about how eager I am so get out their what should I write coz I don't wanna make it sound like I'm desperate or trying to brown nose, if you get what I mean?
Mason :)
Quote from: "soramason7"Oh ok, that's cool! I guess every audition is different in that respect! Lucky really as I'm also over 6 foot tall! So when you say email him about how eager I am so get out their what should I write coz I don't wanna make it sound like I'm desperate or trying to brown nose, if you get what I mean?
Mason :)
I would leave it for 4 weeks, then email him just basically saying you've waited for a month and haven't heard anything and your really eager to start ASAP! If that helps lol?
Lewis.
haha yeh that does! i just really wanna get out there! lol its like my dream job! still in shock that i got through all the rounds haha!
but funnily enough no guys got offered the parade performers! and out of 300 people there was only 14 guys! i couldn't believe it. Only 7 guys got through to the end.
Mason =D
Congratulations Mason!
Definitely agree with what others have said, give Daniel an email in a month or two, to confirm your availability dates and to stress how keen you still are :)
Hope to see you out there soon!
Thank You! =) lol
Hopefully i will hear something in a month or so (figures crossed!)
Mason =D
just thought of something
when you get a contract what stuff do they say you should take out with you
Mason =D
Just back from sunny spain and seen your news Natalie, such a shame but keep trying, it will be your time soon xx :ears:
When they contact you for a job position don't they interview you at all or do you just receive your contract?
Quote from: "laura:)"When they contact you for a job position don't they interview you at all or do you just receive your contract?
Good Question! what happens with interviews
When I received my call, I was just offered the contract, no additional interview or anything :D nice and easy haha!
Quote from: "luke85"When I received my call, I was just offered the contract, no additional interview or anything :D nice and easy haha!
If you don't mind me asking Luke but are you a character performer or parade and character performer?
Mason :D
Character and parade performer :) I'm 5'11" (well 5'10.5" if I'm being precise!).
So kind of an average height for many of the characters I suppose? The audition I went to was for face characters as well, so hopefully I'll get some experience of that, I'd love to be a prince for the day :D
Quote from: "luke85"Character and parade performer :) I'm 5'11" (well 5'10.5" if I'm being precise!).
So kind of an average height for many of the characters I suppose? The audition I went to was for face characters as well, so hopefully I'll get some experience of that, I'd love to be a prince for the day :D
God your lucky lol, I'm only a character performer and 6 foot tall so hopefully (due to my height) I may be lucky enough to be offered a contract (well I hope haha!)
Mason :D
Luke i'd LOVE it if I went to Disneyland and you were one of the princes ! Hahahaha i think its like every girls dream to be a princess but they have a very specific look!! Shame :(
i hope you get to be a face character.. would be so much fun!!
xx
I don't think anyone has an interview, I didn't even just a phone-call... but I think it's because lots of people turned up on the day.
Lewis.
Quote from: "itslewis"I don't think anyone has an interview, I didn't either just a phone-call.
When we get there on our training week, every boy/girl is each height category will dress up as the Princes/Princesses and other Face Characters and the guy/girl who looks the best and is most suitable gets the role, same for costume characters, it's like a mini audition. I have a friend over in Disney who didn't get any Face characters just costume, while my other friends does everything lol.
Lewis.
Thanks Lewis! That is really useful information! So basically you gotta do another "audition" in theory (well only a mini one) haha! not long for you now is it
Mason :D
Quote from: "soramason7"Quote from: "itslewis"I don't think anyone has an interview, I didn't either just a phone-call.
When we get there on our training week, every boy/girl is each height category will dress up as the Princes/Princesses and other Face Characters and the guy/girl who looks the best and is most suitable gets the role, same for costume characters, it's like a mini audition. I have a friend over in Disney who didn't get any Face characters just costume, while my other friends does everything lol.
Lewis.
Thanks Lewis! That is really useful information! So basically you gotta do another "audition" in theory (well only a mini one) haha! not long for you now is it
Mason :D
Yeh kind of lol. I think it might be different for costume, I don't think you need to audition for each character cause they will train you to move and sign the autographs ect, where as Face Characters will need to look like the character and resemble the correct facial features and expressions.
Quote from: "itslewis"Quote from: "soramason7"Quote from: "itslewis"I don't think anyone has an interview, I didn't either just a phone-call.
When we get there on our training week, every boy/girl is each height category will dress up as the Princes/Princesses and other Face Characters and the guy/girl who looks the best and is most suitable gets the role, same for costume characters, it's like a mini audition. I have a friend over in Disney who didn't get any Face characters just costume, while my other friends does everything lol.
Lewis.
Thanks Lewis! That is really useful information! So basically you gotta do another "audition" in theory (well only a mini one) haha! not long for you now is it
Mason :D
Yeh kind of lol. I think it might be different for costume, I don't think you need to audition for each character cause they will train you to move and sign the autographs ect, where as Face Characters will need to look like the character and resemble the correct facial features and expressions.
I sound like a right gimp, haha. No, three weeks EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK! :D
That's cool, although I've been researching and it seems as though alot of costume characters don't get contracts, but I remain hopeful! :) I hope they do offer me a contract! Really wanna ge out there haha!
Mason :D
Hey guys, sorry haven't posted on here for a while but it's hardgoing doing it via the phone lol
first of all, sorry it's a bit late but....Hi Mason :) good luck with getting a contract, we all heard a cple if mths after our audition so I wouldn't worry!!
Lewis...u said that they choose face characters at training but weren't the prince & princesses chosen on the day? I know a cple of girls were picked from the queue & had a seperate audition bEfore we went in for the dance round. They then went & got hair & makeup done on the day so thought they'd been picked then. I hope I'm mistaken, I wanna be tinkerbell!!!
Ps....how many days now??? Lol xx
Quote from: "alaina82"Hey guys, sorry haven't posted on here for a while but it's hardgoing doing it via the phone lol
first of all, sorry it's a bit late but....Hi Mason :) good luck with getting a contract, we all heard a cple if mths after our audition so I wouldn't worry!!
Lewis...u said that they choose face characters at training but weren't the prince & princesses chosen on the day? I know a cple of girls were picked from the queue & had a seperate audition bEfore we went in for the dance round. They then went & got hair & makeup done on the day so thought they'd been picked then. I hope I'm mistaken, I wanna be tinkerbell!!!
Ps....how many days now??? Lol xx
Hi alaina! thank you! lol hopefully i'll be chosen as 1of the lucky few to become a cast member! haha
Mason :D
Quote from: "itslewis"I don't think anyone has an interview, I didn't either just a phone-call.
When we get there on our training week, every boy/girl is each height category will dress up as the Princes/Princesses and other Face Characters and the guy/girl who looks the best and is most suitable gets the role, same for costume characters, it's like a mini audition. I have a friend over in Disney who didn't get any Face characters just costume, while my other friends does everything lol.
Lewis.
Oh no, not another audition :( haha!
Makes sense I suppose, then everyone has a rough idea of what they'll be likely to play right from the start. Thanks for the info Lewis!
Quote from: "alaina82"Hey guys, sorry haven't posted on here for a while but it's hardgoing doing it via the phone lol
first of all, sorry it's a bit late but....Hi Mason :) good luck with getting a contract, we all heard a cple if mths after our audition so I wouldn't worry!!
Lewis...u said that they choose face characters at training but weren't the prince & princesses chosen on the day? I know a cple of girls were picked from the queue & had a seperate audition bEfore we went in for the dance round. They then went & got hair & makeup done on the day so thought they'd been picked then. I hope I'm mistaken, I wanna be tinkerbell!!!
Ps....how many days now??? Lol xx
Hey Alaina,
that was the same for my audition. About 5 girls were took away for hair and make-up but that was for characters they needed ASAP as I know one of them started like three weeks after so hopefully we still have a chance. I might be wrong but we will never know until we arrive. My friend who started around 4 weeks ago had to dress up as each Face Character in his height range then they choose who plays who. Anyway I might be wrong or be different for each start date, all depends on what they need. JUST THINK POSITIVE!
Lewis x
Quote from: "itslewis"Quote from: "alaina82"Hey guys, sorry haven't posted on here for a while but it's hardgoing doing it via the phone lol
first of all, sorry it's a bit late but....Hi Mason :) good luck with getting a contract, we all heard a cple if mths after our audition so I wouldn't worry!!
Lewis...u said that they choose face characters at training but weren't the prince & princesses chosen on the day? I know a cple of girls were picked from the queue & had a seperate audition bEfore we went in for the dance round. They then went & got hair & makeup done on the day so thought they'd been picked then. I hope I'm mistaken, I wanna be tinkerbell!!!
Ps....how many days now??? Lol xx
Hey Alaina,
that was the same for my audition. About 5 girls were took away for hair and make-up but that was for characters they needed ASAP as I know one of them started like three weeks after so hopefully we still have a chance. I might be wrong but we will never know until we arrive. My friend who started around 4 weeks ago had to dress up as each Face Character in his height range then they choose who plays who. Anyway I might be wrong or be different for each start date, all depends on what they need. JUST THINK POSITIVE!
Lewis x
It would be cool if you do dress up as a load of different characters, I guess it gives you the chance to experience what it will be like before you start!
Mason :D
As long as we get given the chance to dress up as the characters for try-outs at least once I'll be happy! I'll be even happier with a role though of course :D
Not long now, 3 weeks from now we'll be in the Sports Bar getting to know everyone Lewis!
Quote from: "luke85"As long as we get given the chance to dress up as the characters for try-outs at least once I'll be happy! I'll be even happier with a role though of course :D
Not long now, 3 weeks from now we'll be in the Sports Bar getting to know everyone Lewis!
Sports Bar? I think Alaina mentioned that. Is it like a welcoming party or something. So excited to meet everyone, Chris is sitting next to me on the Eurostar.. how random is that haha
Lewis :)
Hello together!
I am Chiyo, as you can see on my nickname :D and I will go to audtion 29th of september in Paris.
Hopefully on this or maybe on another day my dream will come true: to be a character performer at Disneyland Paris.
This dream grew while I was working in Disneyworld Florida as a Culural Representive in the German Pavillion (So, now you can also see: I'm a german girl who loves Disney :) ). And now I'm going to try my best.
But... it's gonna be my very first audition, and I'm sooo nervous. Well, now I'm looking for people, who are feeling the same, so we can neither going mad together or working together, giving advices and, most important: having fun, because that is what we're going to once we're working as performers at DLP, right?
Before I leave to try to get a little sleep (which is gonna be difficult, cause I got my invitations for audition just today... mmh, acutally yesterday) I wish all of you who is also auditioning the very best luck, and all who are starting working at Disneyland Paris soon the best experience ever. Cause, I can promise you: Working at Disney IS the best experience you ever can do!
So, I'm looking forward to wonderful hours at this board, while waiting for the important date :)
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
P.S If you want to "hear" the whole story, how did I came to Disney, just ask. I think it sounds like wonderful Disneyfairytale... eeehr...... almost... I don't think there was a fairy... It was a... meercat?!?!
Hi Chiyo!! Welcome to the forum!! :D
Best of luck for the audition, i'm sure you'll have some idea of what theyre looking for if you have already worked in Disney !! So lucky, i would love to have that experience.. hopefully sooonn :D
I would love to hear about how you started your career in Disney so if you ever have the time you could write it here, i'm sure everyone else would like to read too :)
Do you live in Germany and are travelling to Paris for your audition? If so that's fantastic commitment !! :D I really do wish you good luck and will have my fingers crossed for you on the day. Please come back here afterwards and tell us your story of the audition. :)
Luke, Lewis and Alaina, if I haven't already made this clear. I hate you.
;) <3 xxxx
We love u too Nat :P
Can't believe u guys have only got 3 wks til u go!! Bet it will go really quick, save a space in the sports bar for me :o) I hope we do get to dress us as the characters altho think there's only Tink & Wendy in my height range so I'll be done pretty quick lol
Quote from: "alaina82"We love u too Nat :P
Can't believe u guys have only got 3 wks til u go!! Bet it will go really quick, save a space in the sports bar for me :o) I hope we do get to dress us as the characters altho think there's only Tink & Wendy in my height range so I'll be done pretty quick lol
2 weeks and 6 days actually, HA! So what is this Sport bar thing, just a welcoming party or something. Do Disney actually arrange it?
Lewis,
Don't really know what the sports bar thing is, maybe it's just a tradition to go there on a Friday night & newbies
start on a Friday so guess that's when everyone meets for the first time. Whatever it is I need
to be planning an outfit now lol
PS. Ssshhh with ur 2 wks 6 days, gloating gets u nowhere :P
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Hi Chiyo!! Welcome to the forum!! :D
Best of luck for the audition, i'm sure you'll have some idea of what theyre looking for if you have already worked in Disney !! So lucky, i would love to have that experience.. hopefully sooonn :D
Hello Natalie_X!
Thank you so much... I guess I will need th luck. Actually I guess I really have some ideas what there are looking for - and unfortunately I'm afraid, that I'm not that what they need. I mean... my height and especially the weight. But I will try it, and try it again, and again.... Probably it's just my own thinking, that I feel that I'm not good enough. I will give it a try and let Disney decide :)
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"I would love to hear about how you started your career in Disney so if you ever have the time you could write it here, i'm sure everyone else would like to read too :)
Yeah, maybe, but I have to warn you: It's a very crazy story full with dreams and a little bit sadness. Like I told you - almost like a Disneystory ^^
Maybe I'll write it down tomorrow - gonna be a hard thing with that English - but I love it :D
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Do you live in Germany and are travelling to Paris for your audition? If so that's fantastic commitment !! :D I really do wish you good luck and will have my fingers crossed for you on the day. Please come back here afterwards and tell us your story of the audition. :)
Yes, at the moment I live at the east part of Germany, and will travel to Paris just for the auditions. And, hopefully, if I have enough money, I will visit DLP for Halloween. So, if they take me, I could stay direct after my visit. The thing is, I just saw in one the posts, that the newbies start at Fridays, and I will be there for the weekend. Th plan was to travel back home on Monday, the 1st of November. So the contracts don't start at the first of a month, but on Fridays? (almost similar to WDW..... there is the arrival on Tuesday and traditions = first day of work on Saturday)
But yeah, sure, I will tell you the whole story from my very first audition, once I'm back :)
So, now I'm hungry, need to eat something.
Have good night!
Chiyo ^^
Hey Chiyo
Good luck with your audition, make sure u let us know how u get on!! Don't worry about thinking that you're not what they're looking for, Disney take people of all ages, shapes & sizes & if u don't get through that day it probably isn't because of a certain issue but because you don't fit the profile on that day. If you went to the same audition a week later u might be offered a role, fingers crossed u get thru but if not don't worry too much & try again. At least you'll have the experience of a Disney audition & will know what to expect next time.
As for the contracts as far as I'm aware you arrive on the Friday but don't officially start until the Monday so effectively have the weekend off to explore! I can only speak for the contracts that I know about so might not be true for every new starter
Hey Chiyo
Good luck with your audition, make sure u let us know how u get on!! Don't worry about thinking that you're not what they're looking for, Disney take people of all ages, shapes & sizes & if u don't get through that day it probably isn't because of a certain issue but because you don't fit the profile on that day. If you went to the same audition a week later u might be offered a role, fingers crossed u get thru but if not don't worry too much & try again. At least you'll have the experience of a Disney audition & will know what to expect next time.
As for the contracts as far as I'm aware you arrive on the Friday but don't officially start until the Monday so effectively have the weekend off to explore! I can only speak for the contracts that I know about so might not be true for every new starter
Quote from: "alaina82"Hey Chiyo
Good luck with your audition, make sure u let us know how u get on!! Don't worry about thinking that you're not what they're looking for, Disney take people of all ages, shapes & sizes & if u don't get through that day it probably isn't because of a certain issue but because you don't fit the profile on that day. If you went to the same audition a week later u might be offered a role, fingers crossed u get thru but if not don't worry too much & try again. At least you'll have the experience of a Disney audition & will know what to expect next time.
Yeah, that's right. I'm thinking the same way. But I'm still nervous and excited, which actually means, how much I wish to get the job and being part of the magic again.
So, what I also want to ask: I wrote in your posts, that the auditions in UK are very crowed (something 200 -300 people). Do you know, if that is in Paris the same? Cause I know, you people from UK are the most performers in DLP (something around 70 % are from UK, someone told me). I think, the more people on one auditons, the less are the chances, to come through. And I wanted to go Leeds, to audition! *giggle*
Quote from: "alaina82"As for the contracts as far as I'm aware you arrive on the Friday but don't officially start until the Monday so effectively have the weekend off to explore! I can only speak for the contracts that I know about so might not be true for every new starter
Oh, well, that would be really perfect. I arrive on Friday, like I already planed, do what I wanted to to on the weekend, celebrate Halloween on Sunday evening at the HalloweenSoiree, and start work on Monday. Perfect. The only thing is: I have to get the job!!!! :)
Thank you so much for your informations ^^
But I still can't sleep - my very first audition *is going crazy*
Can't wait for dance lesson on monday ^______^
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
The auditions do tend to be crowded but if there's 3 or 4 going on over a few days they should be ok, it's very unusual to have over 600 people like we did in April!! I've only ever been to London ones sp can't really speak for Leeds but I think natalie auditioned there so maybe she can give u more info. As for starting a few days after the audition itself I again think is unlikely, the shortest gap i've heard of has been 2 wks & that's for an immediate role. If u get through & make it on the waiting list it can be anything up to 6 mths later, if u get offered a contract that is! If after 6 mths u haven't got a contract u have to reaudition! Luckily me, luke & lewis all heard a few mths after our audition so maybe that's the general waiting time, again it depends if there is a role in your height range that comes up! Sorry to sound negative but don't want u thinking that if u get thru you'll start the next day, I don't think it works like that :(
Oh I guess, that was a misunderstood. What I wanted to say was, in the case they take me (what I only wish, but I don't really believe, but I try ^^), it would be perfect to start in November, one month later. The only thing, that make me believe, that I could get a contract so fast, is a information I got from a former castmember, who will audition on the same day like me (He also wants to come back to Disney ;) ): He told me, that they want to have alle new performers latest in November there to train, so they will be ready with training in December, when the Christmassaison starts.
But I applied for an opend ended contract, and they start only beteween January and April. So, the question ist, if they want me, will they put me into Christmassaison yet or later in the next year?
I mean, I will tell them, that I'm available from November on (and I will tell them that I'm Halloween there as a guest... probably they can count 1 and 1 ;) ), but I know, the last decision is up to Disney.
My job is now to get my journey to Paris organised - and I can't stop beein excited *lol*
All the other things I will see on time... not to much thinking, right?
Greetings,
Chiyo ^^
Quote from: "Chiyo"Oh I guess, that was a misunderstood. What I wanted to say was, in the case they take me (what I only wish, but I don't really believe, but I try ^^), it would be perfect to start in November, one month later. The only thing, that make me believe, that I could get a contract so fast, is a information I got from a former castmember, who will audition on the same day like me (He also wants to come back to Disney ;) ): He told me, that they want to have alle new performers latest in November there to train, so they will be ready with training in December, when the Christmassaison starts.
But I applied for an opend ended contract, and they start only beteween January and April. So, the question ist, if they want me, will they put me into Christmassaison yet or later in the next year?
I mean, I will tell them, that I'm available from November on (and I will tell them that I'm Halloween there as a guest... probably they can count 1 and 1 ;) ), but I know, the last decision is up to Disney.
My job is now to get my journey to Paris organised - and I can't stop beein excited *lol*
All the other things I will see on time... not to much thinking, right?
Greetings,
Chiyo ^^
hi Chiyo!
Good luck for the audition! When is your audition date? Let us know how it goes! :D
Mason :D
Thank you Soramason! (KIngdomhearts-Fan? :) )
I will be in Paris on 29th of September. Of course I will tell you everything, including my fail XDDDD... But I hope, I can tell you that I pass ^^
BTW: There is nobody here, who will audition on that date in Paris?
Greetings
Chiyo
Quote from: "Chiyo"Thank you Soramason! (KIngdomhearts-Fan? :) )
I will be in Paris on 29th of September. Of course I will tell you everything, including my fail XDDDD... But I hope, I can tell you that I pass ^^
BTW: There is nobody here, who will audition on that date in Paris?
Greetings
Chiyo
Haha! I am indeed a kingdom hearts fan! lol and don't think fail! Be positive! lol
Would be cool to see if the auditions in Paris are run the same way they are here!
Mason :D
I'm positive that I will get the job - someday! But I really hope, that I'll get it this time... it's better for my excited nerves :D
Kingdom Hearts! *_____* I love it too! Cause it's so cool to have this wonderful things (SquareEnix AND Disney) together. Thats absolutely my world! *smile*
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
Quote from: "Chiyo"I'm positive that I will get the job - someday! But I really hope, that I'll get it this time... it's better for my excited nerves :D
Kingdom Hearts! *_____* I love it too! Cause it's so cool to have this wonderful things (SquareEnix AND Disney) together. Thats absolutely my world! *smile*
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
Haha me too! I can't wait for the new game to come out in September! Shame its on the PSP! need to get one haha! You gotta love Sora! lol
And best thing to do is just to smile! Make sure your movements are big but controlled and have fun! if you have fun the casting directors will! It was an amazing experience for me and was my first ever professional audition I've done!
Mason :D
Oh it will be my first audition to - and that is the thing, that's scares me.
But you're right, smiling is the most importing thing, when you apply (and work) for Disney.
I'm so afraid because of the animation section. I'm worried, that don't know, what do to, or that I'm to shy to do something crazy :)
Oh, did you pass the Audition? Do you or did work at Disneyland?
Yes I know, I'm crazy, I wanna know everything - and I can't stop thinking about the Audtition and working in DLP. Miss it to be a Castmember ;)
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
Quote from: "Chiyo"Oh it will be my first audition to - and that is the thing, that's scares me.
But you're right, smiling is the most importing thing, when you apply (and work) for Disney.
I'm so afraid because of the animation section. I'm worried, that don't know, what do to, or that I'm to shy to do something crazy :)
Oh, did you pass the Audition? Do you or did work at Disneyland?
Yes I know, I'm crazy, I wanna know everything - and I can't stop thinking about the Audtition and working in DLP. Miss it to be a Castmember ;)
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
Yeh i passed my audition (messed up the dance section so can only be a Character Performer) but currently on the waiting list! And you're not crazy for asking so many questions lol it just means you're human! i was exactly the same! Go back a few pages and you'll see I was asking loads of questions too! haha
I personally found the animation stage alot easier than the dance section (but then i'm an actor not a dancer lol) All they do (if it's the same as my audition) is play some music and ask you to act out different characters as cheesy and big as possible! We had to be a Cowboy, a Pirate, 1 of the 7 Dwarfs, a villian, a prince or princess bowing, and finally wave goodbye as a cast member!
You use to be a castmember! :shock: Did your contract end or... Bet it was amazing still lol
Mason :D
Quote from: "soramason7"Yeh i passed my audition (messed up the dance section so can only be a Character Performer) but currently on the waiting list! And you're not crazy for asking so many questions lol it just means you're human! i was exactly the same! Go back a few pages and you'll see I was asking loads of questions too! haha
I personally found the animation stage alot easier than the dance section (but then i'm an actor not a dancer lol) All they do (if it's the same as my audition) is play some music and ask you to act out different characters as cheesy and big as possible! We had to be a Cowboy, a Pirate, 1 of the 7 Dwarfs, a villian, a prince or princess bowing, and finally wave goodbye as a cast member!
You use to be a castmember! :shock: Did your contract end or... Bet it was amazing still lol
Mason :D
When have you been to audition, Mason?
Oh well, I can't if I'm more the actor or more the dancer. I actually love dancing, but not with choreography. So that is the reason, why I'm taking dance lessons right now, I want to be more flexible for the job.
Actor... yeah I played the main-role in an amateur-movie (unfortunately it was never released ^^") but I'm very afraid that I will be to shy.
So they play music and you can act like the characters. You can be creative, playing something like scene, or dancing or what? *confused*
And I already know, the more you are creative and kind of funny-crazy, right?
I worked in Disneyworld, Florida for one year, part of the Internationals Programms as Culturarl Representive in the German Pavillion.
It was a One-Year-Contract, and yeah, it was amazing ^^ I love the Company Disney, I don't want to stop working for it.
But the problem is: I don't speak French, only English, so that's reason why I am applying for Character Performer. Because of you, guys. You made it possible for, most of the performers are from UK! So, well: THANK YOU! :D
Now I have to go back to planning the journey to Paris *dropp*
I hope, everything will work out for me ^^
Greetings,
Chiyo ^^ <----- still thinking about everything audition, she will probably dream about it *lol*
Quote from: "Chiyo"Quote from: "soramason7"Yeh i passed my audition (messed up the dance section so can only be a Character Performer) but currently on the waiting list! And you're not crazy for asking so many questions lol it just means you're human! i was exactly the same! Go back a few pages and you'll see I was asking loads of questions too! haha
I personally found the animation stage alot easier than the dance section (but then i'm an actor not a dancer lol) All they do (if it's the same as my audition) is play some music and ask you to act out different characters as cheesy and big as possible! We had to be a Cowboy, a Pirate, 1 of the 7 Dwarfs, a villian, a prince or princess bowing, and finally wave goodbye as a cast member!
You use to be a castmember! :shock: Did your contract end or... Bet it was amazing still lol
Mason :D
When have you been to audition, Mason?
Oh well, I can't if I'm more the actor or more the dancer. I actually love dancing, but not with choreography. So that is the reason, why I'm taking dance lessons right now, I want to be more flexible for the job.
Actor... yeah I played the main-role in an amateur-movie (unfortunately it was never released ^^") but I'm very afraid that I will be to shy.
So they play music and you can act like the characters. You can be creative, playing something like scene, or dancing or what? *confused*
And I already know, the more you are creative and kind of funny-crazy, right?
I worked in Disneyworld, Florida for one year, part of the Internationals Programms as Culturarl Representive in the German Pavillion.
It was a One-Year-Contract, and yeah, it was amazing ^^ I love the Company Disney, I don't want to stop working for it.
But the problem is: I don't speak French, only English, so that's reason why I am applying for Character Performer. Because of you, guys. You made it possible for, most of the performers are from UK! So, well: THANK YOU! :D
Now I have to go back to planning the journey to Paris *dropp*
I hope, everything will work out for me ^^
Greetings,
Chiyo ^^ <----- still thinking about everything audition, she will probably dream about it *lol*
Well i auditioned at the Pineapple Dance Studio on the 27th July!
And sorry didn't really explain it that well! Let me explain again lol. They play some music and they give you instructions on what they want you to do for each count of 8.
1st Count of 8 - You walk forward as a cowboy
2nd Count of 8 - You have to walk around in a circle like a Pirate
3rd Count of 8 - You stand on the spot as 1 of the 7 dwarfs
4th Count of 8 - You walk left and right as a villian
5th Count of 8 - You take a bow as a Prince or Princess
Final Count of 8 - You walk off stage as a cast member waving goodbye!
Oh wow! That must have been amazing! And you don't need to speak French at all for Character or Parade Performers!
So what day if your audition? I'm sure you'll be fine! Just enjoy it! And have a great time in Paris! lol
Mason :D
I'm goona answer soon, feeling not well at the moment and I'm confused. Still don't know exactly what to at the animation section, but maybe I'll find out...
My audition will be on Wednesday, the 29th of September...
Okay, I'm definitely feeling better than yesterday.
But I'm still afraid of the animation section, I guess it stop once I'm through with it :)
So, now I have got a new question. Is it regular, that they sent me the invitation to the audition a second time? I haven't seen any request to send back a confirmation or something else. So probably it was only a mistake (the second e-mail I got today)?
Anyways, today I will book my travel to Paris - I'm so excited :D
Greetings and a wonderful wednesday to you
Chiyo ^^
Hi everyone, cant believe i've missed all this conversation :lol: it just decided to stop sending me emails to tell me people were responding but nevermind haha <3
my friend who I auditioned with in leeds text me today and said that there are look-a-like auditions in London on August 23rd..
but I cant seem to find anything about it online.. does anyone have any information on it ? Im tryna get this girl to write back but she hasn't as of yet :lol:
i shall write back here with any further news!!
:)
lotsa love xxx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Hi everyone, cant believe i've missed all this conversation :lol: it just decided to stop sending me emails to tell me people were responding but nevermind haha <3
my friend who I auditioned with in leeds text me today and said that there are look-a-like auditions in London on August 23rd..
but I cant seem to find anything about it online.. does anyone have any information on it ? Im tryna get this girl to write back but she hasn't as of yet :lol:
i shall write back here with any further news!!
:)
lotsa love xxx
Hey Natalie,
Yeh, it's for look-a-likes for Tokyo Disney!
Disney Character Look-alikes
For: Tokyo Disney Resort
Audition City: London, England
Location: Pineapple Dance Studios
Looking For: Disney Character Look-alikes
Monday, August 23, 2010
10:00 AM
Time zone: LondonLewis x
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Hi everyone, cant believe i've missed all this conversation :lol: it just decided to stop sending me emails to tell me people were responding but nevermind haha <3
my friend who I auditioned with in leeds text me today and said that there are look-a-like auditions in London on August 23rd..
but I cant seem to find anything about it online.. does anyone have any information on it ? Im tryna get this girl to write back but she hasn't as of yet :lol:
i shall write back here with any further news!!
:)
lotsa love xxx
Hi Natalie!
Yep it is true! Toyko Disney Resort are looking for Look-a-likes & Vocalists & Dancers & Female Aerialists! All the information is based on the official Disney Auditions Website!
For Look-a-likes - http://corporate.disney.go.com/audition ... dition3178 (http://corporate.disney.go.com/auditions/calendar/index.html#audition3178%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
For Dancers - http://corporate.disney.go.com/audition ... dition3184 (http://corporate.disney.go.com/auditions/calendar/index.html#audition3184%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
For Vocalists - http://corporate.disney.go.com/audition ... dition3179 (http://corporate.disney.go.com/auditions/calendar/index.html#audition3179%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
For Female Aerialists - http://corporate.disney.go.com/audition ... dition3183 (http://corporate.disney.go.com/auditions/calendar/index.html#audition3183%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
So yeh hope this helps!
Mason :D
Quote from: "itslewis"Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Hi everyone, cant believe i've missed all this conversation :lol: it just decided to stop sending me emails to tell me people were responding but nevermind haha <3
my friend who I auditioned with in leeds text me today and said that there are look-a-like auditions in London on August 23rd..
but I cant seem to find anything about it online.. does anyone have any information on it ? Im tryna get this girl to write back but she hasn't as of yet :lol:
i shall write back here with any further news!!
:)
lotsa love xxx
Hey Natalie,
Yeh, it's for look-a-likes for Tokyo Disney!
Disney Character Look-alikes
For: Tokyo Disney Resort
Audition City: London, England
Location: Pineapple Dance Studios
Looking For: Disney Character Look-alikes
Monday, August 23, 2010
10:00 AM
Time zone: London
Lewis x
Beat me to it Lewis lol
Mason :D
Aw everyones so helpful <3 thanksss guys for clearin tht up! I dont wanna work in tokyo, even though its still Disney, i need to keep up my french ! :lol:
thanks to both of youu :)
xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Aw everyones so helpful <3 thanksss guys for clearin tht up! I dont wanna work in tokyo, even though its still Disney, i need to keep up my french ! :lol:
thanks to both of youu :)
xx
not a problem lol!
just a question natalie! You've auditioned for disney before... are you on their books or have you gotta re-audition?
I ask coz i was wondering lol
Mason :D
Haha its ok.. ive gotta keep auditioning !
auditioned for the first time in London at a dance festival so when I messed up the dance part (which was the first bit) they cut me :( boo. everyone seemed to be really professional dancers so dint have much of a chance at that one, but it was nice for experience.
then auditioned a few weeks ago in Leeds and dint even make it through animation stage.. booo more!!
im keeping trying though.. you never know what theyre looking for so just hopefully its me sometime ;) :D
Was the audition you did to get on the books your first audition?? :)
Natalie xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Haha its ok.. ive gotta keep auditioning !
auditioned for the first time in London at a dance festival so when I messed up the dance part (which was the first bit) they cut me :( boo. everyone seemed to be really professional dancers so dint have much of a chance at that one, but it was nice for experience.
then auditioned a few weeks ago in Leeds and dint even make it through animation stage.. booo more!!
im keeping trying though.. you never know what theyre looking for so just hopefully its me sometime ;) :D
Was the audition you did to get on the books your first audition?? :)
Natalie xx
That must suck! I thought that they have too many people to be able to teach the dance moves! you have no room to practise! I messed up really bad in the dance part! I started doing Saturday night fever coz i completely lost it haha! (I should add that I am 19 and stopped dance when i was 13 so 6 years without dance... I'm kinda rusty lol)
And yeh this was my first ever professional audition I have ever done! (not including drama school applications) I still can't believe it though! I mean i honestly didn't think i was gonna get through the first round so to be on there books is amazing! I just wanna get out there now! then its a dream I can cross off my bucket list! lol (kinda sad but i do have one! lol) I would love to work out there so much!
Mason :D
Me toooo!! and no there was like 500 people at the audition.. the room was masssiive but still it was hard to see ! Haha
we learnt the dance in groups of 100 then did it for the casting directors in 10s, after that they cut the 500 down to literally 50 it was mad :lol:
It was my first ever professional audition, ive never done drama school or anything like that :lol: gotta get used to it :D it doesnt feel like an audition though to much does it its just fun (but with something amazing at the end) Hahaha !! Fingers crossed ill be luckier next time and i hope you get a call from the CDs soon!! xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Me toooo!! and no there was like 500 people at the audition.. the room was masssiive but still it was hard to see ! Haha
we learnt the dance in groups of 100 then did it for the casting directors in 10s, after that they cut the 500 down to literally 50 it was mad :lol:
It was my first ever professional audition, ive never done drama school or anything like that :lol: gotta get used to it :D it doesnt feel like an audition though to much does it its just fun (but with something amazing at the end) Hahaha !! Fingers crossed ill be luckier next time and i hope you get a call from the CDs soon!! xx
Well in london they had about 400 of us and just taught it to everyone at the same time then we performed it in 10s to the CDs!
I completely agree with you! It is just so much fun! it feels so different to a drama school audition! Drama school auditions are more tense and (at least the ones I have been to) everyone is so nasty to each other! The Disney audition everyone just seemed so nice and friendly! They wanted cheesy grins and to be honest I think most people were just naturally smiling coz they were so much fun (even if they were a little crowded haha!)
Ahhh well keep auditioning! I'm sure you'll get there! Maybe you just weren't what they were looking for this time!
And thank you! I hope they call me soon as well! (If not I am going back to the next audition to re-apply! haha)
Mason :D
Boo to stage school auditions lol. I was successful at a couple but they are so intimating and it all went on looks and ethnic backgrounds in my opinion! Disney was great though, I got to be myself and smile and be OTT haha :D
Lewis x
Quote from: "itslewis"Boo to stage school auditions lol. I was successful at a couple but they are so intimating and it all went on looks and ethnic backgrounds in my opinion! Disney was great though, I got to be myself and smile and be OTT haha :D
Lewis x
OMG! Yes! It is so based on looks! Which I think is really wrong! Boo To Drama Schools! lol
not long now is it until you go out to Paris lewis? So jealous btw haha
mason :D
Oh lewis you're far too successful for my liking .. ;)
xx
and Mason join the club im soooo jealous. hey maybe someday we'll end up at the same audition if you don't get called this time round ! :)
im going to change the colours of my signature because i keep getting confused with mine n yours being the same :lol: xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"and Mason join the club im soooo jealous. hey maybe someday we'll end up at the same audition if you don't get called this time round ! :)
im going to change the colours of my signature because i keep getting confused with mine n yours being the same :lol: xx
Could do! You never know! I will most likely go to the London auditions as they are alot easier for me to get to!
And I never noticed until you said that! Its alright keeps yours the same! I'll change mine! You've been a member longer than I have lol
Mason :D
haha now we've both changed em ! Oh well mines multi-coloured.. i get confused very easily ;)
and I will end up going to the London auditions if there are none in Leeds, only like a 3 hour journey.. not too bad! And so worth it if you get through ;) Haha
how long did it take you to get to your last audit?xx
Haha Natalie, I'm not successful trust me! I've been lucky but I'm only 19 so I have lots more 'NOs' coming my way. Stage school auditions were my worst, only auditioned for two places (should of auditioning for more but couldn't be bothered) and got First Diploma at one school, but it makes you realise how many people are just as good as you IF better! It really knocks your self confidence, especially when they treat you like cattle. I suppose that's the industry but it's all a learning curve for us youngsters :-P
I didn't really want to audition for schools, my lecturers and parents hinted they wanted me to do it so I did it for that basis. I didn't want another three years of education straight away but I REALLY REALLY wanted Disney so I feel because I really wanted it, I got it. Like I said, THINK POSITIVE.
The people I spoke too who were at my audition and the people who I know already at Disney and starting with me have done the typical dance/acting schools.. so it just goes to show that you don't always need training. Mason, we've skipped the three years of being a poor student and whatnot and gone straight to a professional performing job! After college, I felt so sorry for myself. All my friends went off to Laines, Mountview, Artsed ect ect and I was stuck at home stuck for what to do! I felt like everyone was moving on a part from me, and it REALLY got me down.. but then Tinkerbell got my wish and sprinkled lots of fairy dust and now i'm off to Disneyland :D
Yes Mason, I CAN NOT wait as you probably can guess. Only two weeks and two days, leave my job next Thursday! Have lots planned with the family before I go and lots of shopping trips. I think I might leave this forum though, you all get me too excited! ARGHHH!
Mason, make sure you let us know when you get the call! Remember to email Daniel in about 4 weeks after your audition just to remind him, I'm sure they will need lots of performers ready for the Halloween season!
Lewis x
Oh wow, something's going on here *smile*
So, probably you didn't see my question cause of Natalies furious comeback :D
Today sent me the invitation for the audition in Paris on Sept. the 29th again. What does that mean? Did somebody only messed up the E-mails or should I reply to confirm my participation at the audition?
I haven't seen any request for this in the e-mails, but probably you know more about it ^^
Booked my train today for Paris *happy* and bought a french-learning-book ^.~
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"haha now we've both changed em ! Oh well mines multi-coloured.. i get confused very easily ;)
and I will end up going to the London auditions if there are none in Leeds, only like a 3 hour journey.. not too bad! And so worth it if you get through ;) Haha
how long did it take you to get to your last audit?xx
Lol natalie! I love your new signature! so colourful! haha For me it took 45 Minutes to get to Pineapple Dance Studio and involved me getting 2 trains and 3 underground tubes! lol So not long at all really! :D
Quote from: "itslewis"Haha Natalie, I'm not successful trust me! I've been lucky but I'm only 19 so I have lots more 'NOs' coming my way. Stage school auditions were my worst, only auditioned for two places (should of auditioning for more but couldn't be bothered) and got First Diploma at one school, but it makes you realise how many people are just as good as you IF better! It really knocks your self confidence, especially when they treat you like cattle. I suppose that's the industry but it's all a learning curve for us youngsters :-P
I didn't really want to audition for schools, my lecturers and parents hinted they wanted me to do it so I did it for that basis. I didn't want another three years of education straight away but I REALLY REALLY wanted Disney so I feel because I really wanted it, I got it. Like I said, THINK POSITIVE.
The people I spoke too who were at my audition and the people who I know already at Disney and starting with me have done the typical dance/acting schools.. so it just goes to show that you don't always need training. Mason, we've skipped the three years of being a poor student and whatnot and gone straight to a professional performing job! After college, I felt so sorry for myself. All my friends went off to Laines, Mountview, Artsed ect ect and I was stuck at home stuck for what to do! I felt like everyone was moving on a part from me, and it REALLY got me down.. but then Tinkerbell got my wish and sprinkled lots of fairy dust and now i'm off to Disneyland :D
Yes Mason, I CAN NOT wait as you probably can guess. Only two weeks and two days, leave my job next Thursday! Have lots planned with the family before I go and lots of shopping trips. I think I might leave this forum though, you all get me too excited! ARGHHH!
Mason, make sure you let us know when you get the call! Remember to email Daniel in about 4 weeks after your audition just to remind him, I'm sure they will need lots of performers ready for the Halloween season!
Lewis x
You are so right Lewis! In this kind of industry their is alot of rejection and I think that is something you need to learn while you are still young! I'm 19 too and I have noticed that as you get older more chances and jobs open up to you! As they say with ages comes experience and it is so true!
And when it comes to drama school a part of me will always want to go but then their is so much limitation their (not to mention debt!) and i also think a break away from education will do the world of good!
I completely know what you mean about friends going off to university and drama schools (I had a friend who is currently studying at LAMDA and so broke! lol) ! i mean I am still at college (annoyingly!) I mean I studied A levels for 2 years and got amazing grades! I passed overall with A B B! But where i didn't get into college I decided to do a BTEC! Worse decision I ever made! I mean this Disney audition came up and I actually got through! WOW! lol It makes me wonder if I should have just looked for acting jobs instead of doing another course coz i may have actually had some chance! lol It really does get you down but all of a sudden their is that dream come true! and if you get offered it you gotta go for it! lol
God I am so jealous of you lewis! So lucky lol but then I may be joining ya (if an offer comes of course!) I imagine that leaving your friends and family is hard but then sometimes you gotta do whats best for you!
I will post straight away if i get an offer and if your still there I may have to find ya and say hello! lol and thanks for your help! I will defo email him (in 2 weeks time coz that will be a month from the audition date!) :D
Quote from: "Chiyo"Oh wow, something's going on here *smile*
So, probably you didn't see my question cause of Natalies furious comeback :D
Today sent me the invitation for the audition in Paris on Sept. the 29th again. What does that mean? Did somebody only messed up the E-mails or should I reply to confirm my participation at the audition?
I haven't seen any request for this in the e-mails, but probably you know more about it ^^
Booked my train today for Paris *happy* and bought a french-learning-book ^.~
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
It may just be a mistake! If it's an open audition you don't need to send a confirmation! Just turn up! however if the email asks you to then just send an email confirming that you will be attending!
Mason :D
(Gorr!!!! one of my longest posts ever! haha!)
Thank you Mason! In both e-mails it says:"Private Audition call", but there is no asking to send something back.
If you want, I can send you the whole mail, probably I have overseen something in my excitement (what I actually don't believe ^^" I mean, I AM excited, but that much??? :) )
Just want to do everything right.. btw. I have to write my Disneystory... but I'm not sure, If this the right thread for it... anyway, I'll post in here, and if the mods don't like it here, they have to put it to another place ;)
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
Quote from: "Chiyo"Thank you Mason! In both e-mails it says:"Private Audition call", but there is no asking to send something back.
If you want, I can send you the whole mail, probably I have overseen something in my excitement (what I actually don't believe ^^" I mean, I AM excited, but that much??? :) )
Just want to do everything right.. btw. I have to write my Disneystory... but I'm not sure, If this the right thread for it... anyway, I'll post in here, and if the mods don't like it here, they have to put it to another place ;)
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
Well if it says "Private Audition Call" I'd send a reply confirming that you will attend just to be sure! :)
As for the your story perhaps you should start a new thread! Call it "Past Cast members stories!" that way you could allow other previous cast members to tell their story too!
Mason :D
Okay, both sound like good ideas... so I know what to do tomorrow ^^
- Replying to Character and Paradedepartment and
- opening my first thread at the magicforum :)
Have a wonderful evening
Chiyo ^^
Good evening everyone :D
Just wanted to say that i auditioned for Arts Ed and Performers and didnt get in anywhere but ive still managed to get a few jobs without the training, I know of people who have been and have never gotten anything! The only thing it helps you with is getting an agent to get you the auditions for the west end etc as without one it becomes a viscious circle....cant get a job without an agent but agents wont take you on without jobs! Im too old now to think that i'll ever make it to west end so Disney for me is just a chance to get fit, make some new friends and have fun. Luckily for me i still look young enough to be able to compete with people in their early 20s but im also really short so looks like my forte may be in kids stuff....which seeing as im a big kid myself suits me fine :P
I dont think that going to drama/dance college is the be all and end all it just means that you have to work extra hard to get that elusive job. Make sure you have something to fall back on tho as this industry can be tough so if you have another interest try and pursue that, for me i went to uni and studied Criminology and Criminal Justice so have another career that i could work at when the performing stops. In the meantime tho most of you are young enough to try as much as possible, sign up to an extra agency or look on casting call pro or starnow for other jobs. Life is too short so if you have a dream follow it and it may come true :D
Quote from: "alaina82"Good evening everyone :D
Just wanted to say that i auditioned for Arts Ed and Performers and didnt get in anywhere but ive still managed to get a few jobs without the training, I know of people who have been and have never gotten anything! The only thing it helps you with is getting an agent to get you the auditions for the west end etc as without one it becomes a viscious circle....cant get a job without an agent but agents wont take you on without jobs! Im too old now to think that i'll ever make it to west end so Disney for me is just a chance to get fit, make some new friends and have fun. Luckily for me i still look young enough to be able to compete with people in their early 20s but im also really short so looks like my forte may be in kids stuff....which seeing as im a big kid myself suits me fine :P
I dont think that going to drama/dance college is the be all and end all it just means that you have to work extra hard to get that elusive job. Make sure you have something to fall back on tho as this industry can be tough so if you have another interest try and pursue that, for me i went to uni and studied Criminology and Criminal Justice so have another career that i could work at when the performing stops. In the meantime tho most of you are young enough to try as much as possible, sign up to an extra agency or look on casting call pro or starnow for other jobs. Life is too short so if you have a dream follow it and it may come true :D
Completely agree Alaina! Before my audition for Disney in March, I hadn't done any dance/performing for about 6 years when I did performance studies at college. It just goes to show that all the professional training in the world can only take you so far, sometimes to get a job you just need that something special that the casting people are looking for.
Gnaaaaaaaaaaaah... what the.....? I just sent the e-mail to the Charcter and Paradedepartment, like soramason recommended it, to confirm that I will attend on 29th September (cause they sent me an e-mail a second time) - but it came back, as an undeliverable mail :shock:
Okay, I will let it just like that, probably it was really a mistake?
Oh man, I'm really to nervous *lol*
O' dear...
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Quote from: "itslewis"O' dear...
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Oh my! Lol I'm sure it must have been a misunderstanding... Well I hope it was!
Mason :D
Whoopsie!
Hopefully it was just a misunderstanding, he probably brushed past her and this woman's gone all law crazy and decided she wants some cash, which she'll ultimately get as Disney will probably end up settling out of court.
Quote from: "luke85"Whoopsie!
Hopefully it was just a misunderstanding, he probably brushed past her and this woman's gone all law crazy and decided she wants some cash, which she'll ultimately get as Disney will probably end up settling out of court.
It sounds like this women is just making it all up! Like all her symptoms just seem to over the top! I think that donald might have just accidentally knocked he while trying to give a hug!
Mason :D
I heard this story too. But I also think, it was only a mistake from Donald.
I mean what else can they do?
They don't put their arms around the hips from guests, only around the shoulders, just because of this problem. But if this goes further, someday they are not allowed to touch th guests anywhere.
So you can't hug your favorite character anymore? No, that's not the way... We only can hope, that this nightmare never will happen...
Edit: Sorry for the bad english at the moment... can't think at the moment... Probably I think to much about the audition at the moment :)
Hahahaha that made me chuckle! Seeing as Donald is one of the smaller characters anyway the chances are that it was a woman inside it as we tend to be smaller than men! Also, i would be quite intrigued as to how a person can actually be 'molested' by hands that big!! Seriously, these people need to get a life :)
But the good thing is... Now we know, what we should NOT do, once we're Characterperformer :D
We have to be very careful, because sometimes the people are hypersensitive *giggle*
AAGGGGHHHH 2 WEEKS BOYS!!!! :) :) :)
Quote from: "alaina82"AAGGGGHHHH 2 WEEKS BOYS!!!! :) :) :)
I CAN NOT WAIT :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
And I'm jealous :D I can only say: Please prepare everything for me, if I get the job ^^
*prays to the Disneymagic* XDDD
Eeeeek! :D
:'(
Hey Guys,
Spoke to my friend who is over in Paris in the Character & Parade department and he said he saw my name on the router list haha! YAY! Anyway, he said 20 new people started yesterday 'Friday 13th' and 20 people are starting on '27th August' including me!
Not long now, as if I'm already on the router list! At least I know i'm defiantly going, I had some bizarre feeling that it was all in my head and I arrived in Paris with no one waiting for me...
Lewis :D
Aw ;D you get there and theres just Aston Kutcher waiting with a camera. PUUUNNNKEDDDD !!
Although that doesn't sound like such an awful scenario.. but still, DLP is fine too..
;) ;)
Quote from: "itslewis"Hey Guys,
Spoke to my friend who is over in Paris in the Character & Parade department and he said he saw my name on the router list haha! YAY! Anyway, he said 20 new people started yesterday 'Friday 13th' and 20 people are starting on '27th August' including me!
Not long now, as if I'm already on the router list! At least I know i'm defiantly going, I had some bizarre feeling that it was all in my head and I arrived in Paris with no one waiting for me...
Lewis :D
Wow that's alot of people! I'm kinda hoping another 20 people leave and they hire another 20 so hopefully I might have a chance of getting out there lol!
Mason :D
Quote from: "soramason7"Wow that's alot of people! I'm kinda hoping another 20 people leave and they hire another 20 so hopefully I might have a chance of getting out there lol!
Mason :D
yeah i wouldnt mind one of those 20 spots as well :P i would love to become a disney CM =]
Hopefully there'll be another 20 people startin when i do then....wonder why we didnt get offered the contract starting yesterday?? Cant believe how high the turnover is, they must have people leaving all the time!
Well maybe people leave around this time to go home and start uni, you know like if they werre only doing it for a gap year or so, so i bet now is the time to get it !! Dam it. :lol:
well done you lot !
EEEP so excited for the boys !! (then you after alaina!) xx
Quote from: "alaina82"Hopefully there'll be another 20 people startin when i do then....wonder why we didnt get offered the contract starting yesterday?? Cant believe how high the turnover is, they must have people leaving all the time!
Alaina, I'll let you know when I'm there! I'll send you a message.. i'm sure there are 20 people starting with you, I think it's always 20 new people?
Lewis x
You best do, and u better make sure u try and find time to update us all on here!! Gonna be the longest 2 wks EVER knowing u guys are already there! Still, im very excited for you :)
Yeah boys just because your CMs now doesnt mean you cant come here and speak to us regular people!! ;)
Alaina ill give you the same speech in a few weeks. ;)
x
of course I'll update you all! Just need to find an internet connection when I'm over there..
love you all xo
Quote from: "itslewis"Not long now, as if I'm already on the router list! At least I know i'm defiantly going, I had some bizarre feeling that it was all in my head and I arrived in Paris with no one waiting for me...
Haha I'm still worried about this...
Daniel: "Umm, sorry we've made a mistake, you're not needed anymore..."
Me: "WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"
Hahahah !! Im sure everythign will go perfectly ! are you two meeting up or anything or just gonna see what happens in the sports bar?xx
And lewis we love you too!
in like a month its just gonna be me on here talking to myself and the few others who comment sometimes !! :( I shall be lonellyyyy :( :P hahaha :D give me more of a reason to try harder to get a contract! xx
I still can't even describe how jealous I am of all three of you (Lewis, Alaina and Luke!) I just pray that Daniel calls me with an offer!
The annoying thing is no matter how much I try not to think about it, I can't! Like now for example I'm in work at the moment (I work for HMV) and all these Disney DVDs keep being brought to the till and then it's on my mind! Arghhhh lol I just wanna get out there! It's like my dream job! I just need the phone call with the contract now lol
And not to worry Natalie I plan to keep chatting on here lol
Mason :D
Quote from: "luke85"Daniel: "Umm, sorry we've made a mistake, you're not needed anymore..."
Me: "WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"
God, could u imagine getting off the train and Daniel being like 'Who are you? You're not on our list...bye bye!!' :cry:
Quote from: "itslewis"Just need to find an internet connection when I'm over there..
You best start working on this the minute u get over there....i tried explaining Skype to my mum....yeh, its not gonna happen bless her! Must remember to freeze my phone contract before i go too!
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Yeah boys just because your CMs now doesnt mean you cant come here and speak to us regular people!! ;)
Yeh boys!!!! Nat, i wont forget you :D
Luke, your so right.. that's exactly what I'm worried about!
Natalie! You make me laugh, I can see it now.. the whole forum with comments just from you LOL! I'm sure i'll see Luke at the train station or something and we are all going to go out when we get there :D Think we should go on a few rides, watch the parades then head to the sports bar.. and eat lots of food. When i'm there Nat, I will keep name dropping you too Daniel and make him employ you hehe.
Lewis x
I'll still come on here everyday if I'm able to!
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Quote from: "itslewis"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8iK12baYFM
Oh My Days! Poor Minnie! :(
How have the cast members got away with this! Lol
Mason :D
In case there are any DLP casting spies reading this, i would like to say that myself, Lewis and Luke will not be participating in above said behaviour that will degrade the world of Mouse...thankyou please :)
(Dont want to get on the wrong side of anyone before we start!) :P
QuoteWhen i'm there Nat, I will keep name dropping you too Daniel and make him employ you hehe.
YES LEWIS good plan!! ;)
QuoteAnd not to worry Natalie I plan to keep chatting on here lol
Mason you best do, we shall be sad here together that we have crap jobs!!
Although i do fancy working at HMV ! Think it seems right good with all the music playing n it just seems dead nice :)
i do love my job but not like i would love YOUR job LAL (lewis alaina luke) ;)
We'll get there mason, we'll get there !!! :D <3
and LOL alaina i do hope not :P disgraceful. Ps DLP spies. I also do not condone this behaviour. hire me pls :'(
:lol:
<3 xx
Yes DLP spies, i believe that Natalie (and Mason) will be an asset to Disney, Nat looks especially good in a pirate hat, and should therefore be employed asap so that we can all live happily ever after and leave our crap jobs behind.....(this does not in any way mean that u can give my job to them....sorry guys!) :P
;) oh goodness me alaina i thought you would at least sacrifice yourself but fine..selfish! ;) ;)
YES DLP SPIES I look cool in a pirates hat i promise i would be a great asset to the pirate team in the parade and i will scare the old kids but be nice to the young ones :D hehehehehe <3
Thats it, make me feel bad an un-Disney-like in my behaviour.....fine u can have my job....for the day...then u have to give it back or i'll put a spell on u....its mine, AAALLLLL MIIIIINNNEEEE (cue evil laugh...MWAH HA HAHA HA)
Do u reckon if u turn up to the audition in a full on Princess outfit it might increase your chances? Would save them the bother of auditioning other people i reckon ;)
Ooh nice plan i will bear that in mind next time!
or ill just wear a tshirt that says "Hire me im friends with 3 CMs" then just maaaybee he'll decide ill fit in well cuz i know you guys ;) <3
ooooo i def prefer youre idea, name dropping i like it :) On a serious note, id actually love to get into the casting side of things one day so i might enquire as to how u go about it when im there....and i'll make sure ur the first person i hire!
Eyy look what i did todaayy :D:D
I have loadsa photos n posters on my walls anyway but I re-arranged stuff abit today and did this :D
its some of the pics from our trip to Paris in october 2009 :D:D:D <3
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I think i might just be abit happier when chilling in my room now :D the first time i stepped back and looked at my masterpiece as a whole i put 'Just like we dreamed it' loud on the ipod.
Oooh it was a magical moment !!!
;) <3
Quoteooooo i def prefer youre idea, name dropping i like it On a serious note, id actually love to get into the casting side of things one day so i might enquire as to how u go about it when im there....and i'll make sure ur the first person i hire!
liking this idea! although itd be nice to get in on my talent... but if that doesnt go well then knowing the casting comitee is the next best thing ! ;)
At my audition the girl who was helping casting with long dark hair used to 'be friends with' Jasmine so it is definitely a route you could take (Y) xx
Thats good to know, and obviously it would be on your talent...we all know ur gonna work here soon and u'll be perfect its just taking them a little longer to realise it....its their loss!!
Your wall looks AM.A.ZING!!! Its a little heart...too cute :)
Oh just to let u know, the next auditions for Character & Parade performers are September 12th in Leeds and September 14th/15th at Pineapple...for Paris, not Tokyo this time!
Yeh Natalie I'm not going anywhere fast so will defo be here to chat! We have to continue the knowledge that has been passed to us lol! And working at HMV isn't all it's cracked up to be! I thought I was gonna love it but 2 years on I can't stand it anymore lol! Oh and I love the pictures in the shape of the heart! They say home is where your heart is lol!
And thank you Alaina for your comment lol! Disney Spies would be so funny! I imagine Mickey mouse dressed as Sherlock Holmes haha! And thank you for the audition updates
I wonder if I can go again... Although I'm on there books until the 27th January lol
Mason :D
Dont think u can go again, and tbh it prob wouldnt help u cos i imagine the people they audition this time will go to the back of the queue in their height range!
Natalie....i expect to hear that u have gone again :P
Quote from: "alaina82"Dont think u can go again, and tbh it prob wouldnt help u cos i imagine the people they audition this time will go to the back of the queue in their height range!
Natalie....i expect to hear that u have gone again :P
Lol I wasn't gonna really go lol! No need to really... I will reapply if I don't receive an offer at the beginning of next year!
And yes Natalie you must go! And let us know how it goes!!! :D
Mason :D
Full Princessoutit? Sounds like a good idea, but what about the dancing stage? It's difficult to move in the dress ^^ .
And then, the animation section: walk like a cowboy - in the princess dress *looooool*
OOH OF COURSE ILL GO !
thanks for telling me about it ! How did you hear Alaina?
Thats dead soon actually isnt it goodness me :| I thought itd be more spread out arhh scared now !
thank goodness ive started the 'healthy eating plan' already ! More of a reason to DOO ITT now hehehehe <3
were currently trying to plan a trip to dlp on about the 13th december..
so i hope to see you there LAL ;) xx
I just looked on disney casting website (the world one not just DLP), i was looking for info about getting into casting and thought id see if there were any other auditions yet...and yep there are! It is quite soon seeing as the last ones were only a few weeks ago and there were some beginning of the yr at that big dance thingy and then again at April, plus they hold auditions for Paris all over the world! Still, cos most people are contracted i guess theres always people leaving. The more auditions the better tho :)
Yeahh defo :)
and i guess i wont have tht added pressure of coming back here and telling the CMs that once again ive failed. LOL. :( boooooooooooo!! xx
I must say, Natalie I think your an absolute legend! You do make me laugh!
I love the idea of turning up in a Princess Dress, and the hair and make-up! You would defiantly stand out haha! + I love your pictures, it looks magical.
I was speaking to my friend the other day, and she's best friends with a girl who played Mullan at DLP and she's going back next month to do it again!
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Damn it I was dead hoping to meet a real prince charming over there but one who likes girls! :( haha lewis gonna be right fun for you init! Pick of the princes ! Daaaaam ;L hahaha! Xx
Also, yes kind of lewis but you are allowed, you have to enjoy your last days of UK living. I am sat on my futon watching russel brand on tele (y) x
Lol it does make me laugh reading all your comments! You are all so random lol!
Knowing what you have revealed Lewis kinda destroys the illusion of the Princes and Princesses lol! I'm sure their will be some straight guys working over there, so competition really! Alright for the straight guys though! Haha
(okay I just read that... And it sounds a bit pig-ish, sorry)
And Saturday night is a great song! So nothing wrong with going a little nuts and dancing to it! Lol
Mason :D
Im sure some of the gay guys can be turned....i'll give it a bloody good go anyway :) HAHAHAHA
Oh, and Lewis, dancing to Saturday Night at random times of the day will become an everyday occurance. If we lived together it could be our morning routine to wake us up and get us ready for the day :D/
PS. I am in a bad mood with Luke cos he made me dream about Disney last night! They turned round and said they had too many people so i was being dropped :shock: I was pretty much hysterical and woke up cuddling my teddy, sweating like a pig and with a pounding headache....which i still have :( Damn u for putting these thoughts in my head Luke, however on the plus side if in the worst possible scenario it did happen ive already kinda experienced it so could handle the news :P
PPS. PLEEEEEASE wear the Princess outfit to an audition Nat it would make me chuckle :D
QuoteIm sure some of the gay guys can be turned....i'll give it a bloody good go anyway HAHAHAHA
LOLOLOLOL YESSSSSSS !!!! Such a good plan Alaina! If I come over then i shall join you in this conquest! ;)
and dont worry im sure daniel wants you all!! If it happens like in your dream then i shall tell him off at my next audit !! :P:P
xxx
I had a dream last night about Disney too - no lie. Nothing amazing though, just the fact two veneers (which I have) came out the day before Disney and I had to go on a journey underground to find a dentist? Random, I know. I'm sure Natalie was with me in her Princess dress but I don't remember that part...
I think you guys who are going out soon should all post a recent photo of yourselves on here so we can all look out for you on our trips ;)
QuoteI'm sure Natalie was with me in her Princess dress but I don't remember that part...
Yaaaaaaaayyyy!! <3
And good idea Kelly ! Are you going to DLRP anytime soon? :Dxx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"And good idea Kelly ! Are you going to DLRP anytime soon? :Dxx
We are going October for Halloween, December for Christmas and February :D/ Just slightly excited :D
And you never know you could be working there by then :thumbs:
Oh you're so luckkyyyy!!
Were tryna go for xmas so maybe ill see u there ! Hahah <3 x
I'll be there in October and Xmas Kelly so def look out for me :D
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Quote from: "alaina82"I'll be there in October and Xmas Kelly so def look out for me :D
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Will look out for you, bet you are really excited!!!
Hey Guys,
just sorted out my whole wardrobe and chose all the clothes I'm taking with me and what things I need to buy! All I have to do is buy a few more things, wash and iron all my clothes and start packing which should be on the weekend.
Aw you are both so beautiful :) funny news today guys, I'm goin for a job interview next Wednesday for my local Disney store ! Woo! Hehehehe fun times ! I'd love tht ! Xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Aw you are both so beautiful :)
Aren't they :D Don't think we will be able miss them ;)
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"funny news today guys, I'm goin for a job interview next Wednesday for my local Disney store ! Woo! Hehehehe fun times ! I'd love tht ! Xx
Good luck with your interview, and getting in a foot in the Disney door :D
@_Natalie_x
I wish you all the luck from the world, that you will geht job at the Disneystore. I know, you will lvoe it... working beetween all the Disneystuff, having fun with the guests and everywhere the Disneyfeeling - that is really cool.
And, like kelly.dylan already wrote, you will have your foot already in the Disney door, makes it much more easier to go somewhere else ^^
So, once again, good luck from me and please, keep us updated ^^
Greetings
Chiyo
P.S: I will be at Halloween in Disneyland Paris... Just the last weekend of October ^^ Recent picture? Ava... it's only a fwe month old ^^ (i mean the girl, not the meercat :lol: )
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Aw you are both so beautiful
YAY im one of the beautiful people for once :oops: That was me with fake tan and done up nice for a photo shoot, i dont actually look like that normally haha
Good luck with the interview Nat, im sure you'll do great and amaze them with your Disney knowledge. And then you have the audition next mth which im praying u'll get....honestly, they are silly if they dont take u....i will personally shout at people if they dont choose you!
Quote from: "itslewis"I'm stressing over hair products and if to take fake tan..
Haha im the same, im trying to stock up before i go (i looked on Ebay for cheap stuff and got loads of Bed Head stuff for like £5!!) I dont fake tan, altho i am thinking of doing one before i go, but i want to get some stuff cos all i have at the mo is an instant wash off one. What do u recommend? Id take some with you just in case! Im getting my hair cut tomorrow, at long last, so that'll do me until i get back but im more worried about getting my eyebrows waxed. I seriously cant pluck them cos it hurts too much....u any good with eyebrows Lewis??? :P
Quote from: "alaina82"Quote from: "itslewis"I'm stressing over hair products and if to take fake tan..
Just a thought with the fake tan... Maybe its best not to use it or take it out their with ya. My reasoning is what if when you get out there they decide they need people to play face characters like Prince Charming or Cinderella last minute? Both are quite pale so if you have used fake tan they may not pick you to play the parts as you'd look tanned.
But don't take my word on that lol! It was just a thought I had but then what do I know lol! (sorry if I sound like a party pooper. i don't mean to be lol)
Mason :D
Oh and Good Luck natalie! I wish you the best with the interview and audition! Just be yourself and smile lol!
Smiles Make The World Go Round! :D :D :D :D :D :D
lol
Mason :D
thanks everyone :)
and Alaina, Mason speaks wise there! They might not be looking for really tanned people, they picked you without a tan din't they ! You don't wanna spoil your chance of being a face character by being too dark :/
but if you'd feel more comfortable or whatever then go for it <3 hehe :D
how long now boys?? :D
xx
Completely agree with natalie! If you wanna do it and would feel more comfortable then go for it!
On another note I emailed Daniel today and couldn't believe how quickly he replied! 13 MINUTES! I was so shocked! And he seemed so nice! He even said sorry about how long I have been on the waiting list! It was only 3.5 weeks ago i auditioned! lol So nice of him! lol
Just thought i'd tell y'all! lol
Mason :D
ooh good luck to all of you... natalie, where did you find out about the disney store interviews... i so wanna work there....
and mason im a kingdom hearts fan tooo XD
Hey guys, I haven't posted on here for a while!
I wanted to email Daniel just to remind him that I'm still interested in the job (I auditioned 3 weeks ago and I am on the waiting list), but I don't know how to word it without making it look desperate, lol
Has anybody got any tips or advice of what I should say???
from
Laura:)
Quote from: "itslewis"Hey Guys,
just sorted out my whole wardrobe and chose all the clothes I'm taking with me and what things I need to buy! All I have to do is buy a few more things, wash and iron all my clothes and start packing which should be on the weekend. I'm stressing already guys, I'm stressing over hair products and if to take fake tan..
Recent Pic: (I feel so vein posting this)
(//http://i33.tinypic.com/309u6ip.jpg)
I was just looking through character pictures and Lewis you look really like one of the guys that "is friends with" Peter Pan!
Would that be an option height wise for you?
z
Here's a recent pic of me:
(//http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i195/luke7059/34630_418800968160_510403160_4624974_157869_n.jpg)
and Lewis, there's nothing wrong with pale people! I'm pale and proud haha!
Luke your not pale! I'm pale too, i'm not hating on pale people haha. I enjoy my fake tan back off haha
Luke I shall see you VERY soon
x
Quote from: "itslewis"Luke your not pale! I'm pale too, i'm not hating on pale people haha. I enjoy my fake tan back off haha
Luke I shall see you VERY soon
x
Glad to hear it!
I know eeek :D! Hopefully I'll see you and Chris at the station before we get on the train, I have Chris' number so I'll give him a text when I get there and come find you!
Luke you look so different to what i thoughtt!! :) How old are you??
QuoteGood luck for your interview, but don't get too comfortable I want to see you with me in Paris VERY soon!
And Lewis i knowww i dont wanna but gotta make do for while im here !! Hahaha <3 n i wont be looking thru your drunk pics.. might spoil the disney-ness of you ;) :lol:
xx
Quoteooh good luck to all of you... natalie, where did you find out about the disney store interviews... i so wanna work there....
hii swipes :D:D well the disney store is in the middle of a mall near me and they post all the jobs for the whole place online on the website so thats how i found out about it.
I guess if the shop near you stands alone you'll have to keep asking in store when they are hiring :) good luck, hope you find somewhere :D
xx
Lewis, how are u finding all these Disney people starting when u are? Im sure ur some kind of fb stalker!! Can u please use ur detective skills to find someone whos starting with me...if ur do i'll pluck ur shoulder hairs :p
Im still so jealous u all get to meet up at the train station and go together, u and Chris are even sat together Lewis. Im likely to get an old, fat man who smells of B.O next to me :(
Id be tempted to email Daniel but if i got given a not so good character id be really bummed and i dont want to feel like that before i go so maybe i'll wait and leave it as a suprise, hopefully a good one!
Nat, you'll be pleased to know that there are no un-Disneylike fb pics of me cos i am boring and dont drink....however, there are plenty of awful ones of me whilst sober :)
Haha not boring !! I dont drink either !! Not that im old enough yet..but hey that doesn't stop the rest of my friends..
lolll -_-
can i add you on fb alaina? :)
xx
course u can babes, just look on Lewis's profile for me xx
ahh you guys are so lucky! I'm envious of you all!
Good luck with your job interview and future auditions Natalie :D
btw, I may have added some of you on fb, if you were wondering :lol:
I might make my way to an audtion sometime in the future, if my career in the air force doesn't work out :D
and yeh, I'm not very good at structuring my posts either (I've just realised)
Haha thank you!! How will we know if you've added us on facebook, we dont know your name !! x
Hey guys, I haven't posted on here for a while!
I wanted to email Daniel just to remind him that I'm still interested in the job (I auditioned 3 weeks ago and I am on the waiting list), but I don't know how to word it without making it look desperate, lol
Has anybody got any tips or advice of what I should say???
from
Laura:)
Sorry Laura we din't reply before, Okkk you could say something like Hello, my name is .. i auditioned 3 weeks ago in London and I made it onto your books. I'm just emailing to confirm my start date of .. and I am still very keen to work for you. Hope you hear from you soon
Thank you, Laura
Sorryyy im not very good at writing proper english :P but the other guys have actually written to him so they could help.. but I think it just needs to be something along those lines!! :D
Hope tht helps abit -_- <3 xx
Quote from: "laura:)"Hey guys, I haven't posted on here for a while!
I wanted to email Daniel just to remind him that I'm still interested in the job (I auditioned 3 weeks ago and I am on the waiting list), but I don't know how to word it without making it look desperate, lol
Has anybody got any tips or advice of what I should say???
from
Laura:)
Hey Laura! I emailed Daniel yesterday, and said almost the same thing Natalie wrote! But if it helps you could phrase it as a question! Just ask something you wanna know, that way you are showing interest in the job! And when did you audition? Coz I audition 3 weeks ago as well at Pineapple! I was on the Tuesday 27th!
Mason :D
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Sorry Laura we din't reply before, Okkk you could say something like Hello, my name is .. i auditioned 3 weeks ago in London and I made it onto your books. I'm just emailing to confirm my start date of .. and I am still very keen to work for you. Hope you hear from you soon
Thank you, Laura
Sorryyy im not very good at writing proper english :P but the other guys have actually written to him so they could help.. but I think it just needs to be something along those lines!! :D
Hope tht helps abit -_- <3 xx
Thanks Natalie, I'll just say something like that. I emailed him a few days after my audition just to confirm what availability dates I had put down on my form. Should I just email him again?
Quote from: "soramason7"Quote from: "laura:)"Hey guys, I haven't posted on here for a while!
I wanted to email Daniel just to remind him that I'm still interested in the job (I auditioned 3 weeks ago and I am on the waiting list), but I don't know how to word it without making it look desperate, lol
Has anybody got any tips or advice of what I should say???
from
Laura:)
Hey Laura! I emailed Daniel yesterday, and said almost the same thing Natalie wrote! But if it helps you could phrase it as a question! Just ask something you wanna know, that way you are showing interest in the job! And when did you audition? Coz I audition 3 weeks ago as well at Pineapple! I was on the Tuesday 27th!
Mason :D
Hey Mason
I auditioned on the 27th at Pineapple as well :D I got through to be a character only since my dancing wasn't up to their standard, lol :P . What did you get?
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Haha thank you!! How will we know if you've added us on facebook, we dont know your name !! x
http://www.facebook.com/glenny127 (http://www.facebook.com/glenny127%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;) that's me :P
Ah uu did add me! Sorry I declined we dint have mutual friends n uu dint look like the disney type.! :p ill add uu again! Sorryyy :) xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Ah uu did add me! Sorry I declined we dint have mutual friends n uu dint look like the disney type.! :p ill add uu again! Sorryyy :) xx
hahaha it's ok, I wouldn't have accpeted me either :lol:
Quote from: "laura:)"Hey Mason
I auditioned on the 27th at Pineapple as well :D I got through to be a character only since my dancing wasn't up to their standard, lol :P . What did you get?
We must have been standing right next to each other! I was also character only as I messed up the dance stage! What number were you? I was 313! I was wearing the very sweaty blue v-neck t-shirt lol
Mason :D
Haha mason! Nice description there ! ;) x
Quote from: "soramason7"Quote from: "laura:)"Hey Mason
I auditioned on the 27th at Pineapple as well :D I got through to be a character only since my dancing wasn't up to their standard, lol :P . What did you get?
We must have been standing right next to each other! I was also character only as I messed up the dance stage! What number were you? I was 313! I was wearing the very sweaty blue v-neck t-shirt lol
Mason :D
I was number 280 :) I was the small one wearing a long grey top, lol
Laura:)
Haha it was the only way I could describe it Natalie! It was a very hot day! Lol
And I remember you Laura! You were standing behind me in the queue at the end of the audition! :D lol have you heard anything yet?
Mason :D xx
Aw, I feel so left out, I'm gonna try make friends next time I go n I'm gonna point ppl towards this forum!! :D xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Aw, I feel so left out, I'm gonna try make friends next time I go n I'm gonna point ppl towards this forum!! :D xx
Lol bless ya! You seem to have made good friends with lewis, Luke and alaina! I met a few nice people at my audition lol! Although I guess when Alaina, Lewis and Luke leave we need more people to continue the forum haha
Mason :D x
Quote from: "soramason7"Haha it was the only way I could describe it Natalie! It was a very hot day! Lol
And I remember you Laura! You were standing behind me in the queue at the end of the audition! :D lol have you heard anything yet?
Mason :D xx
Oh really, that's funny, lol :D I'm gonna email Daniel in a minute and hopefully he'll reply back really quickly.
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Luke you look so different to what i thoughtt!! :) How old are you??
haha how did you think I looked before?! I'm 24
Well apparantly Luke and Lewis were both at mine but i cant remember either of them, Lewis's helpful comment about 'being the guy with brown hair' really helped narrow it down :p (love u really Lewis!!). Tbh i was so concerned about being notice by the casting directors that i cant really remember anyone except 2 girls i spoke to at the end who had just graduated from Laines, havent a clue what their names were just remember them being small like me :)
On another note i found this video, thought it was interesting....(its the 3rd one down)
//http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/category/behind-the-scenes/
The comment about being the most conditioned dancers concerns me as i dont feel my diet of biscuits and Ben & Jerrys will qualify me in this category....my body wont like me for very much longer, its gonna hurt :(
Hey guys, loving the banter in this thread. Felt it was high time to get involved. I am a potential auditionee as well, although I'm going to go to the march/april ones as I have something planned for this year. Very jealous of you guys about to start working in Paris!!
Ah thanks DisneyBud....you should def go along to an audition, even if just for the experience! u never know, u might be coming to a park near us soon :)
Oh and please join in with the banter, any comments gratefully accepted :P
Just have to say, that when reading this thread makes me feel that I wanna work for Disney in some way. But unfortunately my English is not so very good....
do you think this message is alright to send to Daniel:
'Dear Daniel
Just emailing to say that I am very much still interested in working for Disney as a character performer and I hope to hear from you soon'
Do you think that's alright or should I add anything more?
Laura:)
Just add the date uu auditioned probs so he has more chance of rememeber you or your catogry of people :D lol, norhel your english is fine! You could always work onit more over there :D my french is not that good but I hope to learn more if - go over :) and disneybud welcome to the thread!! You should defo audition when you have the time its a great experience :D oh and luke umm I don't know I thought you were younger tbh so thatys probably why the pic is suprising but don't worry its not in a bad way you are very handsome and would make a lovely prince!! :D 'friend of a prince' .. Sorry :p x
thanks Natalie, I just emailed Daniel, so hopefully I'll get a reply tomorrow :)
Laura:)
Norhel, they audition people from all over the world so im sure your English would be fine....my French is rubbish tho so i'll still struggle! Have a look on the website below for upcoming auditions, altho im not sure how often European auditions are held apart from the ones in the UK which are fairly frequent.
//http://corporate.disney.go.com/auditions/calendar/index.html
You can always apply to DLP direct via their own casting website so might be worth doing that first actually :oops:
//http://disneylandparis-casting.com/en/entertainment
Laura, when i emailed Daniel (3 times!!) i just gave him my name and re-emphasised my availability, ie. NOW! Hes good at getting back to people but will probably just send the standard reply...'thankyou for your consideration in waiting for a role etc'. Still, at least he acknowledges you! Not sure how useful it is contacting him but i know me and Lewis definately did (cant remember if Luke did) and we both got jobs so its worth a go :D
Quote from: "alaina82"Well apparantly Luke and Lewis were both at mine but i cant remember either of them, Lewis's helpful comment about 'being the guy with brown hair' really helped narrow it down :p (love u really Lewis!!).
Haha Alaina I f*cking love you! I brought some bath towels today go me, slowly getting there! Started to pack to, just can't wait to get out their now. Only 1 week on Friday! Also, I know a lot of people cause all my Stage School friends introduce me too them lol, spoke to a girl the other day who plays Mulan, she's in my home town at the moment and going back to Disney in a few weeks!
I love our 'forum community,' were all so cheesy and sound like complete Disney geeks - I love it :D
I met lots of people at my Disney audition, I just chatted away to complete strangers haha! I remember one girl saying it was her fourth audition, and she got through to the books each time but never received the phone call. From that moment on, I was devastated!
Also, sorry I declined your friend request. I only accept people I know and/or I have spoke to a lot as I have a lot of personal details on Facebook :( I had bad experiences of people stealing my pictures and putting it on an escorting website (give it a few posts and i'm sure Alaina will make a joke about this!)
Love you all x
LOL what a random bad experience!! At least it'd be some good money right..?
;)
and yes our forum community is amazingg! <3 hahah
Mason ive added you on fb hope thts okkk!! :D
if anyone wants to add me by the way my name is "Natalie 'Dean' Taylor" .. ill try and accept you if i remember that some disney geeks might be adding me ! ;)
(L) xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"LOL what a random bad experience!! At least it'd be some good money right..?
;)
and yes our forum community is amazingg! <3 hahah
Mason ive added you on fb hope thts okkk!! :D
if anyone wants to add me by the way my name is "Natalie 'Dean' Taylor" .. ill try and accept you if i remember that some disney geeks might be adding me ! ;)
(L) xx
I will add you on mine, you can see my MANY Disney photos :D
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"LOL what a random bad experience!! At least it'd be some good money right..?
;)
and yes our forum community is amazingg! <3 hahah
Mason ive added you on fb hope thts okkk!! :D
if anyone wants to add me by the way my name is "Natalie 'Dean' Taylor" .. ill try and accept you if i remember that some disney geeks might be adding me ! ;)
(L) xx
That's okay! Lol you see I just saw this message after I accepted so ignore the comment I just sent ya haha!
And to be fair this forum community does rule lol and there is nothing wrong with being a Disney geek haha
Mason :D xx
I have actually auditioned before, that was a few years ago though and uni etc has meant I haven't been able to since. But I'm hoping a few more years and a few more inches will work to my advantage. just bring on the spring is all I can say! Those of you going out this time, was it the first time you auditioned?
Quote from: "alaina82"Norhel, they audition people from all over the world so im sure your English would be fine....my French is rubbish tho so i'll still struggle! Have a look on the website below for upcoming auditions, altho im not sure how often European auditions are held apart from the ones in the UK which are fairly frequent.
//http://corporate.disney.go.com/auditions/calendar/index.html
You can always apply to DLP direct via their own casting website so might be worth doing that first actually :oops:
//http://disneylandparis-casting.com/en/entertainment
Thanx for the link. Have already taken a look on it. Just wondering if anyone know how Disney are hiring staff that isn't "entertaining", you know, as in housekeeping, cleaning etc?
Just wondering, since I'm not an entertainment person. Quite the contrary to be honest.
I'm looking at //http://www.disney.go.com/DisneyCareers/wdwcareers/ and //http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/perks.html. Does anyone if there are other website that will have info regarding the stuff I mentioned? I've seen advert now and then from WDW for a culture representative for Norway, but mainly it for positions that I feel don't suit me.
www.disneylandparis-casting.com (http://www.disneylandparis-casting.com"%20onclick="window.open(this.href);return%20false;) also have job adverts for non entertainment jobs :) :D x
Quote from: "itslewis"( I had bad experiences of people stealing my pictures and putting it on an escorting website (give it a few posts and i'm sure Alaina will make a joke about this!)
I am mortally offended that you, dearest Lewis, would think that I, sweet and lovely Alaina, would make any kind of joke towards what was obviously a truly horrific and devastating time of your life.............ahhh who am i kidding........BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA :P :P :P :P Only kidding sweetpea, however i am now interested in the escorting website...did u get any offers??
Its wierd how many people know someone who is or has worked at Disney. I found out yesterday that my sister-in-laws nieces friend is currently at Disney playing Belle i think...or maybe she wanted to play Belle but was too tall....hmmm....anyway, shes a face character out there at the mo! I swear half the population has been a CM at some point in their lives :P Know what u mean about chatting to randoms at the audition. I remember when we were all squashed on the floor and they kept telling us to move in closer, i was pretty much sat on some guys lap (think he was wearing a green tshirt :?) and started making general comments to those around me. I did get some strange looks tho so i guess not everyones as friendly as us! We probably spoke to eachother at some point :D
Quote from: "DisneyBud"Those of you going out this time, was it the first time you auditioned?
This was the 2nd time id auditioned, the previous one being about 10 yrs ago. I didnt have to do animation that time and it wasnt really a dance audition more of a movement class, however i was cut straight away. Ive been to more auditions since then tho so even tho they still terrify me i guess i can control the nerves slightly better now. I was with friends this time round too so its a healthy bit of competition :D
good luck to anyone whos getting/got results today btw guysss!!! <3 hope you all do fabb xxx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"good luck to anyone whos getting/got results today btw guysss!!! <3 hope you all do fabb xxx
Yeah, good luck everyone x
Quote from: "DisneyBud"Those of you going out this time, was it the first time you auditioned?
Hey, yes it was my first time.. very lucky! I didn't do well in my audition at all though.. well not the dance part lol.
Quote from: "alaina82"however i am now interested in the escorting website...did u get any offers??
I don't know, they only used my pictures lol!
Lewis xo
Hey Forum Buddies,
it was my last day at work today and look at my leaving present:
(//http://i38.tinypic.com/s6rvwm.jpg)
Isn't the box just amazing. Got a few more things but wasn't Disney related so didn't bother posting it. It was a huge Disney box with lots of random little presents and day-to-day things I will always need, including a Disney princess toothbrush LOL. I'm going to put all my Disney memories in there when my time as a Cast Member comes to an end!
Lewis xo
Nice present :D
How cute is that. Time's quickly running out til you leave!
Quote from: "DisneyBud"How cute is that. Time's quickly running out til you leave!
I know! I hope you all audition again and get through, it would be like a forum take over :thumbs:
Yes lewis I hope so too! And ooof I bet that princess toothbrush suits you well ;). Stop talking bout ur CM time coming to an end tho!! Ant even started yet!!
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Yes lewis I hope so too! And ooof I bet that princess toothbrush suits you well ;). Stop talking bout ur CM time coming to an end tho!! Ant even started yet!!
Haha good point, I will be there for at least a year, or maybe 5, or 10 haha
x
You've got to make it til at least January Lewis cos thats when my contract ends, i refuse to let u leave..infact i shall kidnap you!! Its my bday on 2nd Jan anyway so u HAVE to be there for that. Im sure they'll be understanding :P
Its my birthday in 2 days!! -_- <3
Quote from: "alaina82"You've got to make it til at least January Lewis cos thats when my contract ends, i refuse to let u leave..infact i shall kidnap you!! Its my bday on 2nd Jan anyway so u HAVE to be there for that. Im sure they'll be understanding :P
I will Alaina. I spoke to Daniel last week and he said there are always contracts available after the original one is up..
x
OMG boys one weeekkk!! ARHHH!! what are we gonna do on the forum to commemmerrate the occasion?? xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"OMG boys one weeekkk!! ARHHH!! what are we gonna do on the forum to commemmerrate the occasion?? xx
I'm nervous now!!!
x
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Its my birthday in 2 days!! -_- <3
Happy Birthday sweetie, have a good day xxxx
Ah thanks ever so much :) my sister got me a gorgeous disney bracelet, ill take a pic n post it later when I'm home!! :D hope you're all having good dayss :) xxxx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Ah thanks ever so much :) my sister got me a gorgeous disney bracelet, ill take a pic n post it later when I'm home!! :D hope you're all having good dayss :) xxxx
ARGHHH Happy Birthday Nat! Woop Woop :D
Starting my packing today, i've had to re-pack twice due to taking to much stuff! URGH!
xx
Hope you had a lovely birthday Nat...youre disney bracelet sounds lovely :)
Post a pic of your luggage when ur done Lewis so i can see how much ur taking!! Cant believe youve only got 5 days left.....JEALOUS!!! xxxx
Happy Birthday Nat!! Sorry to come so late in the day! Have been in london the past coupl of days and did a few classes at pineapple, it made me sad to think I wouldn't be able to go back for a little while, and even sadder that I wouldn't be able to audition in a coupld of weeks!! Gah!
haha thanks disneybud :) and how come you wont be able to audition? ;o xx
I'm moving to Germany next week to teach english until May! Scary times...
Goodness me ! thats going to be an amazing experience !! well as soon as you come home.. audition yeahh!! ;) hahha <3
Haha oh yes! All part of the plan, teaching finishes just in time to give me 4 months for summer :P will just have to arrange a trip home at some point march/april.
But until then, Disenybud, I wish you a lot of fun in my homecountry. It is actually a nice country, even that I want to leave it ^^
And I also wish you a lot of patience with the german pupils.... teach them english very well, they need it *giggle*
I'm looking forward to that day, when we all can meet at Disneyland :)
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
Good Luck DisneyBud! Sure you'll have a great time!
And not long now Lewis and Luke! Extremely Jealous! lol
I was thinking about something today... and yeh it hurt! lol They are holding auditions again for DLP in about 2 weeks.... But doesn't it seem weird that they are holding more auditions just more than a month after they held the last lot?? I mean before it was april and 3 months after they held auditions again... but like 1 month just seems to close! Do you think they haven't found what they were looking for?
And peeps who got a call did they phone your mobile or home and if ya missed a call do they leave you a voicemail?
Sorry for all the questions! Just wondered lol
Mason :D
Maybe they just realised they needed more ppl than first thought over the holidays, cuz tht many ppl audition each time, what are the chances they don't find what they need!! Good luck mason I still hope he calls uu soon! And OMG luke & lew, 4 daysssssss!! That's insaneeee!! So excited for uu!! Xxxxx
I guess they're holding so many auditions right now because they need more for the busy christmas saison ... Something like that I've already heard from a former CM, who is going to audition with me in September. So they want to have all the people they need latest in November, they can be trained and are ready then in December, when it's Christmas.
But why didn't they call you yet, soramason? That's what I'm wondering... but it's almost like same thing what we had for Disneyworld. They had a lot of people on the waitinglist, had the new F2FInterviews, more people on the waitinglist, and what did they do? They kicked the "old ones" from the waiting list!
Nobody understood it, but Disney did it that way. But I didn't wanted to take your hope away, I guess, they will call you probably in September or after September... once they are through with all the auditions.
Greetings from Germany ^^
Chiyo ^^
Disneyland Paris keep people on the waiting list for 6 months and in theory I've only been on it for a month so early days still!
and thanks natalie! lol I'm still hoping they call me to! I'm just hoping that if I miss the call they will leave me a message with a contact number! especially as I'm starting college again soon (although i really don't want to! specially as I have so much written work to do which I don't wanna do! lol)
Lets just hope they do need loads of people for christmas! My luck may increase lol (and then I have a reason to leave college! lol)
Mason :D
Quote from: "soramason7"Disneyland Paris keep people on the waiting list for 6 months and in theory I've only been on it for a month so early days still!
and thanks natalie! lol I'm still hoping they call me to! I'm just hoping that if I miss the call they will leave me a message with a contact number! especially as I'm starting college again soon (although i really don't want to! specially as I have so much written work to do which I don't wanna do! lol)
Lets just hope they do need loads of people for christmas! My luck may increase lol (and then I have a reason to leave college! lol)
Mason :D
I know 4 days it's mad. Daniel just called me about an hour ago to make sure I had everything ready and where to meet him lol. Mason, They called me when I was on holiday and I missed it, so I emailed Daniel about a week after and he called me straight away cause luckily they still had a contract for me but they wont wait around. They will call with an unknown number, so if you get one and miss it email Daniel just to be sure!
I think there are more auditions just for the Halloween/Christmas season as they need lots of people and I think lots of people are leaving just before Halloween. Make sure you keep us updated!
Lewis.
Gulp! :shock: :cry:
I'm very scared now lol did they phone your home or mobile? I might send Daniel an email saying to call me via my mobile instead of the home phone lol
And I'll keep everyone updated not to worry lol!
Just make sure you have a great time out there! Lol! Keep a thought for us lot all still here waiting lol!
Mason :D
Hey Mason
Daniel phoned my mobile and it was an Unknown number so make sure u pick up!! If you have read previous posts u will recall the conversations i had with Lewis when he thought hed missed him...PANIC..lol :P
There will probably be new shows over the xmas period so i imagine more of the parade dancers etc will be needed to make up numbers which leaves more openings for character performers...thats my guess anyway! Once we're out there we'll let u all know the insider info...well Luke and Lewis will cos theyre there BEFORE ME!!!! :)
Lol well that's good news if he called you via your mobile! Lol and I completely forgot about that conversation lol that was just before I joined lol
And yes please give us the insider info lol! You three could be mine and Natalie's Insider Moles or Disney Spies (like the ones mentioned earlier in the forum lol)
Mason :D
I received voicemails from Daniel when he called me in June, and when he called today.
Quote from: "luke85"I received voicemails from Daniel when he called me in June, and when he called today.
OK so that unknown number that called me on holiday might not have been Daniel LOL.
That's good though Mason, it means you will get a voice mail if you do miss the call!
Quote from: "itslewis"Quote from: "luke85"I received voicemails from Daniel when he called me in June, and when he called today.
OK so that unknown number that called me on holiday might not have been Daniel LOL.
That's good though Mason, it means you will get a voice mail if you do miss the call!
'Tis good news lol but to make sure I have emailed Daniel asking to put my mobile number down as first preference which he emailed back to say he has done! But did make me laugh reading the email. It was
exactly the same email he sent last time but adding that he has changed my number lol. But on another note he is always so quick to reply! lol
Mason :D
Chiyo! I didn't realise you live in Leipzig. I'm moving to Dresden!
(p.s. this thread moves so fast, I can barely keep up, lol)
Yeah, I live in Leipzig, Disneybud, but you will go to the capitol city of Saxonia :D
And yes, Dresden is also wonderful like Leipzg :)
Enjoy your time here in Germany ^^
Quote(p.s. this thread moves so fast, I can barely keep up, lol)
i know what uu mean ! I thought i was up to date with all the posts then I came back and my last post is almost at the top! ARHH BOYS 3 DAYS!!
and yes i do hope theyll be taking lots of people for Halloween! Thats like the job of a lifetime to do the halloween and xmas periods.. so magical!! <3
PS. my 2 best friends got me a silver locket for my birthday, it has tinkerbell onit and when you open it up theres a rolled up piece of paper on which they wrote "All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them" heehhhheheheeeh <3
How beautiful!! Will defo keep it with me for my next audition!! Hope itll bring me some luck !! :D
xx
When do you auditon again, Natalie?
I'm gonna take my name tag from WDW with me as a talisman ^^ Hope it will work *smile*
Had an appointment today for contactlenses... :| They're so expensive and complicated, but I will need them. I heard, that it's not allowed to wear glasses under the "masks" (which masks? ;) )... which makes sense, because of the safety.... And imagine a princess with glasses :shock: (But I still don't believe, that they can transform me in to a princess ^^")
But I was a little bit down after the appointment, thought, I would never make it through the auditions and everything.
I guess it's okay to have this times though, as long as you come back to... come back to "Hakuna Matata", everything is fine! :D
Five weeks left.... [-o<
Greetings
Chiyo <---- who is away now for a week ^^
Have a good holiday Chiyo! :) and I hope everything works out with your contact lenses :)
My audition is in about 3weeks ! Scary. 12th September. :)
xx
I'm hoping to go to those auditions too Natalie, my friend is coming along too, last Sept she got to the trying hair and make up styles stage but wasnt 18 for another month so got put on the waiting list and then never heard anything :(
Hopefully see you there! :)
Leanne
Wow, so early? Earlier than me *dropp*
So I wish you good luck for it... I wish, we could be co-Workers then! And be careful! Since about two years, actually since I visited Disneyland Paris for the first time, my wishes come true ^.^ Hope it works this time too *smile*
Thank you, yeah also think that it will work out with the lenses. If it has to be, that I go to DLP, everything will work out. I believe in this :D
Oh I can't wait to see to of my ex-coworkers from Disneyworld again... tomorrow, tomorrow *jumps like a kid* XD
Wish you all a nice evening and a wonderful week!
*hugs*
Chiyo ^^
Ohhh good luck with that Leanne and everyone else! and OMG you are still have that Sig I made for you :lol:
Wish I was pretty enough to be a princess :(
Where can you make this wonderful signatures? *stares at them*
Petitesirene I wish i was too!! :( although make-up can do wonders so fingers crossed.....LOL! :P
Leanne are you going to the London auditions or Leeds?? :):) xxx
Chiyo I make them :) if you would like one pm me
Lol Natalie I'm sure you dont need it! I always wanted to work with Characters. I wanted to be Dales 'friend' :lol:
haha Chip n Dale could be my 'friends' cos im small (5") but im hoping that Tinkerbell will choose me to be her special friend :P
I wanna be friends with goofy! I'm the right height at 6foot! But gotta get a call from Daniel first lol! God the waiting is killing me lol
Mason :D
Quote from: "soramason7"I wanna be friends with goofy! I'm the right height at 6foot! But gotta get a call from Daniel first lol! God the waiting is killing me lol
Mason :D
I know how you feel Mason, I can't believe its been a month since our audition! I just wanna get a call from Daniel and start work right away :)
Laura:)
Hello!
I was searching for some information about the Disney auditions for quite some time now, but your form topic is the most informative site I've found until now :D.
I've learned alot already but I was wondering if you have to speak/act during the castings.
I'm Dutch and (I believe :P) that my English is quite good, but I have a dutch accent. I'm working on it but I'm not sure if it's 'fixed' before the 15th of september..
I understand that you may have to speak a lot ones you really work there,
I'm just wondering if it wil be worth it to go all the way to London (otherwise I will wait for the next rond of auditions, so I can improve my English)
Would the quality of my English be less important when the auditions are for Hongkong or Tokyo?
If you think that my questions are stupid just please let me know ;)
Lizzy
Hey Lizzie
Glad youve found us imformative....really its just us chatting nonsense and guessing stuff :P
You dont need to speak for the auditions so dont worry and its normally only the face characters that talk anyway...i imagine if they do speak it'll be in French seeing as we're in France and if thats the case id be worried too cos my French is very basic! The only roles that have to be bilingual are ones that are in direct contact with the public, ie. ride operators, guest relations etc. and they are given an interview where speaking French is directly part of it. If you are successful at the audition in London you may get an interview at the end of the day which would be in english. As long as you can understand the questions i doubt there would be any problems. Cant really comment on Tokyo as ive never been to an audition for there but i imagine it would be the same prinicple.
Dont worry about thinking your questions are 'stupid'...theyre not! Im sure other people will be thinking the same thing but dont want to ask. None of us have all the answers on here but we'll give it a go, and with me, Lew and Luke going off to Paris soon hopefully we'll be able to keep everyone up to date with casting info :)
Oooh 16 days Alaina I didn't realise it was so close you must be sooo excited !
Hello Lizzy welcome to the forum!!
Please ask anything you want to, we've probably already spoke about it before anyway so would be happy to help! I can imagine 27 thread pages is alot for a newcomer to read lol!
I wouldn't worry about your accent, costume characters and parade performers will rarely, if ever have to speak to guests so you have just as much chance as becoming one of them as people with English accents. :)
DLP hire people from all over the worlds, loads of different nationalities so they will be able to cater for you no matter what i'm sure of it :)
I would go for your audition because it's important to get out there and try and even if you arn't successful, you'll have had the experience and know better what to work on for next time. But I am almost certain that your accent will not change their opinions of you in any way :)
Best of luck and congratulations on your english, it's fantastic ! I wish I was bi-lingual ! :( xxx
I can't keep up so I haven't read all the posts! Ummmm.. I'm nervous guys! I'm packed, everything sorted but really scared. More excited though, I hope all of you can join me, Alaina and Luke soon! Natalie is coming, I have a feeling ;)
Also welcome to the Forum! It's a very helpful place, you will get a lot of information as we all have pretty much worked, or going to work and auditioned for Disneyland Paris.
I found out the other day that their are 20 of us in the formation going this Friday. I thought that was a small number but according to me friends over there, it's the biggest one they've had since January!
Love you all, Lewis x
Quote from: "itslewis"I can't keep up so I haven't read all the posts! Ummmm.. I'm nervous guys! I'm packed, everything sorted but really scared. More excited though, I hope all of you can join me, Alaina and Luke soon! Natalie is coming, I have a feeling ;)
Also welcome to the Forum! It's a very helpful place, you will get a lot of information as we all have pretty much worked, or going to work and auditioned for Disneyland Paris.
I found out the other day that their are 20 of us in the formation going this Friday. I thought that was a small number but according to me friends over there, it's the biggest one they've had since January!
Love you all, Lewis x
not sure if im gonna have the time to say it on friday so I'll say good luck to you now Lewis and Luke! Have a great time out there and hope it really is a place where your dreams come true! lol hopefully I might be joining ya! hehe
Also a huge thank you for all your knowledge and help you've given me :) been really helpful! So thank you so much!
Best of luck to you both and have an amazing time!
Bon Voyagé! ;)
Mason :D
Quote from: "soramason7"not sure if im gonna have the time to say it on friday so I'll say good luck to you now Lewis and Luke! Have a great time out there and hope it really is a place where your dreams come true! lol hopefully I might be joining ya! hehe
Also a huge thank you for all your knowledge and help you've given me :) been really helpful! So thank you so much!
Best of luck to you both and have an amazing time!
Bon Voyagé! ;)
Mason :D
Awww Mason, that is very nice of you :D
I shall keep you updated and keep positing on here to let you know all the inside information and gossip. Make sure you keep us all updated on how you get on and if you get the call.I wish you the best of luck, and think
POSITIVE. It was two months until they rang me so don't panic just yet.. everything happens for a reason.
Take Care,
Lewis x
Thanks for all the good wishes everyone :) starting to get nervous now, started washing clothes today for packing tomorrow, eeek!
Will of course stay in touch with everyone on the forum, I couldn't bare to be kept out of the loop!
Lots of love :) xx
Ahhhh Lewis, Luke....what will we do without you!! I want to know where u guys are staying and all the gossip...oh and make sure u keep my seat warm, i'll be there in 2 wks :)
Anyway, im sure i'll speak to u before u go but if not......
GOOD LUCK
See you soon :D/
1day boys!!! How excited must you feel!!!
Good Luck to you both, have lots of fun and come back to the forum to let us know how you are getting on!
You will be living the DREAM!!!!!
Kelly xx
OMG one day !!!!! Im gonna miss you guys on here so much ! PLEASE keep us updated !! Im dead excited to have an inside source ;) hehehehe
Dont feel pressured to come on the internet.. just enjoy it.. but as soon as uu do get the chance pls come str8 to the forum, there'll be loaaaadsaaa ppl wanting to know how uur gettin on!! Pictures wud be nice too if you get the chance ;);) eehehehe :D
Have a safe journey, hope you settle in ok when you're there. and just LIVE IT !!!!
<3 <3 <3 <3
Love to you bothh :) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thanks Forum Buddies :-D
I'm all packed, room nice and tidy and ready to go. I just can't lift my suitcase or holdall, it's just too heavy! I've tried to re-pack but I need everything that's in there so I'm just going to suffer.. not looking forward too the underground at peak time with my heavy luggage, but i'll give it a go. ;)
Will keep you all updated and will defiantly keep using the forum and give you all the inside info! Good luck Natalie for your interview at the Disney Store and your audition! I'm sure I'll be posting on here or talk to you on Facebook before your audition anyway.
See you soon Mickey :mickey2:
Love you all, Lewis xo
Good Luck Lewis and Luke. Have a great time as CM :D
Have a great time tomorrow you two! Can't wait to hear all about the beginnings of your new adventures. GOOD LUCK!!! x
Haha yep I still have the sig Chrissy - I love it :)
I'm going to the London auditions Natalie - can't wait, not long to go now!
My last post in the UK.. LOL.
Speak soon guys x
Quote from: "itslewis"My last post in the UK.. LOL.
Speak soon guys x
Bye Lewis, the best of luck to you! Have an amazing time!
Mason :D
:'( I feel like we're loosing a child. Well.. brother? Hahhhaa :P
Good luck Leanne ! :) xx
So any going to the auditions in Leeds & London in September?
Mason :D
Haha, you're not moving on from those who've left us that quickly are you? :P Just out of interest, are these the first people who are starting their Disney experience on the board? (I.e not those who were already out there when they started posting)
haha not moving on... just making sure that this thread doesn't stop is all i'm doing lol
As far as i know they are the first that i've spoken to who have gone out there. alaina is going out soon as well....
but not sure if any1 before has gone out
Mason :D
Im going out in 2 wks and came on this forum when i got offered the contract, there are people already out there as CMs who post on here...poppy the monkey is one who ive spoken to but im sure there are others but maybe working in a different dept to character/parade.
Wonder what Luke & Lewis are doing now.........................
Hey Guys!
Arghhh Paris is so hot over here it's amazing. I have a great formation it's so so so so good. Disney is amazing too of course! Going to the park Monday after character training so that will be fun. We went last night for a meal at Planet Hollywood which was good, food was amazing.
The flat is 'OK' really simply, but my room was clean so good. Went to the supermarket today to get some food :)
Alaina, bring some bed linen if you can, they dont apply it here and some mugs or glasses or what ever as it's better to use your own!
Hope your all good! Love Lewis and Luke xx
Ahhhh I'm so happy and still excited for you!! Have uu both met up then? I loooove planet hollywood :D hehheh (and disney of course) ;) :D glad to hear everything is going so smoothly :) what's the general look of new CMs? Eg.. Mainly girls, heights n stuff? :p js wondering on my chances hahah :D hope everythin continues to go well and I wish uu both the best!! :D xxxxxxx
Yeah we've been hanging out loads, we're not in the same flat unfortunatley at the moment, but that might change as lots of people are leaving soon.
It's great here, very overwhelming at times, lots of new info to take in and new experiences to get used to! I'm sure after a week or so it'll feel like i've been here forever. Everyone in our formation so nice to, which really helps!
We'll keep you updated soon!
lots of love xx
Ahhh so cool! Good to hear from you both! So I take it you have Internet connection out there?
And you say loads of people are leaving? Not to sound mean but that sounds promising for us peeps on the waiting list lol so do you know the ratio of parade & character performers to character performers? (meaning how many do they take of people who were offered both compared to those who were only offered character performers at audition stages?)
Glad to hear you are having fun out there lol
Mason :D
Sorry to sound daft but please explain "formation" when you get the chance!! :D xx
Oh and also! Is there any talk of becomming 'friends with' charactars?? Xxx :D
Save a space for me in your flat guys :)
Hey :)
Formation is like the group you arrive with, so its just like a group really. You go through training together and what not.
Sounds like ur havin an amazin time already. Im glad u and Chris are sharing a room, fingers crossed Luke will be able to share too. Which complex are you in? Can u PM me the housing email so i can see if i can stay where u guys are :)
When i get there you'll all be in the park with the characters...if u pass the test that is haha. 5 days doesnt sound long if theres a lot of characters in your height range! I guess the big ones like Mickey, Minnie, Donald etc are done by experienced CMs.
Have a good day in the park on Monday and i hope the training goes ok
Big hugs to u all
xxxx
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Quote from: "itslewis"Quote from: "alaina82"Sounds like ur havin an amazin time already. Im glad u and Chris are sharing a room, fingers crossed Luke will be able to share too. Which complex are you in? Can u PM me the housing email so i can see if i can stay where u guys are :)
When i get there you'll all be in the park with the characters...if u pass the test that is haha. 5 days doesnt sound long if theres a lot of characters in your height range! I guess the big ones like Mickey, Minnie, Donald etc are done by experienced CMs.
Have a good day in the park on Monday and i hope the training goes ok
Big hugs to u all
xxxx
No, Mickey and them lot are done by new people too! Its just if you pass it in the training week, you have to REALLY practice their signatures and what not. Yeah, Luke will share our flat when we move I think so that will be good.
I think you will be in my complex and loads of people are leaving this week so there will be more room!!! I cant think of the name, it's something like la bouiness or something haha xxxxxxxx[/quote/]
It sounds great out there Lewis :) and it's nice to hear that a lot of people are leaving (at least good for all us over here, hehe ;) ) I'm character only so hopefully I have a chance of getting out there :D hope you have a great time there and maybe I'll be joint you lot soon ;)
Laura:)
Sounds like you are having an amazing time out there!
Although I'm slighty worried now about the fact you only met people who were offered both. that doesn't sound too good for people who were ony offered character performers, like me, even with all those people leaving :S :(
I hope I get an offer though. I really wanna get out there lol
Good to hear it's all good out there though :)
Mason :)
Lewis, are you in La Boiserie? That's the notorious one isn't it. LOL.
Yeh, i'm at the La Boiserie hahaha so many parties here it's amazing.
Don't worry guys, I've just spoke to some cast members and they said they cast 170 contracts (Costume Only) just as much as Character and Parade so don't worry!!
Lewis x
It´s great to read about all the fantastic stuff in Disney,
it makes me want to go there to, but I probably won´t even pass the audition because
of my bad teeth. Well, it will be a nice and useful experience and I will be traveling on my
own for three days in a new country so that would be fun :D
Good luck with all the new and wonderful things you are gonna do and I would love to read all about it!
and thank you for answering my questions so quickly :)
Lizzy
Lewis and Luke, sooooooo glad to hear you're having an amazing time!!!!! Is there any chance of pictures or are you not allowed? Alaina, you must be bouncing of the walls because of how excited you are!!!!!
I put a CV into my local Disney Store and i'll know if i get an interview by the end of the month . Will let you all know if i become a cast member, but its not the BEST type of cast members!!! haaahaa! AHHHHHHH 5 WEEKS TILL IM IN DLRP!!!!!
Quote from: "lizzyke"It´s great to read about all the fantastic stuff in Disney,
it makes me want to go there to, but I probably won´t even pass the audition because
of my bad teeth. Well, it will be a nice and useful experience and I will be traveling on my
own for three days in a new country so that would be fun :D
Good luck with all the new and wonderful things you are gonna do and I would love to read all about it!
and thank you for answering my questions so quickly :)
Lizzy
Oh well.. same here with bad teeth *dropp* But I guess we still have the chance for the Furcharacters and the other full costumed characters... no princess, but that's okay, isn't it? ^^
Don't worry, we'll make it too - somehow! :D
To our guys, who are alredy in DLP: Thanks for your report and I wish you a wonderful time in DLP... please, wait for me... I'll come someday :D/
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
Quote from: "dlrpmad"Alaina, you must be bouncing of the walls because of how excited you are!!!!!
Haha yeh i am looking forward to it but its been a long time coming so im not as excited as i was before Luke and Lewis went. Im trying to get all the gossip from them so im up to date when i go out there :D
Fingers crossed for your interview, im sure you will be fine!
j
not heard anything yet :(
but if you could find out if and how many Character Performers are leaving soon that would nice to know lol (any if you are allowed to tell us as well hehe)
Oh and still very jealous of you guys working out there lol
Mason :D
Hello there :D
I auditioned 27th July at Pineapple so 1 month ago and was put on the waiting list. still havent heard anything back yet but its a relief to see some of you didnt hear back for two months-still in with a chance!! Was told i could do character and parade.
Also, I e-mailed the address on the card they give you yesterday just to say im still available to start whenever etc but havent heard anything back yet. Just wondering if it usually takes this long?
Thank u :D
Hello Snowly Whitely welcome to the forum!! And congrats on making the waiting list, best of luck :) xx
thank u very much :D xx
Hi all! Finally feeling settled in now, really getting into things! Will try and write soon with more info! Hope you're all well! :D
Yes good Luke !! Very happy that things are picking up for you :D:D:D enjoyyy it !!! ARHH im jealous :lol:
take a pic for us of you n lew in your residence or something if you can sometime.. so we get an idea of what its like!! Or just some sort of pic for us too feel like were all there ;) without breaching disney rights.. hahaha :D:D xx
Hey Snowly Whitely!! Another person who auditioned on the 27th July! Welcome to the club! Out of curiosity what number were you? I was 313!
And Daniel usually replies to his email rather quickly but as Lewis and Luke are experiencing they are currently training loads of new guys so Daniel might be busy! He will reply though, usually he send a generic email but you will hear from him :)
Glad to hear you're settling in Luke! How the training going?
Mason :D
Glad things are going better Luke! Hope the tonsilitis has all cleared up and uve made some good friends that u can flatshare with :)
Speaking of housing....Got a phone call from Daniel's assistant on Tuesday and enquired about the housing to see if they knew where we would be staying. It sounds like theyve got rid of one of the three residences, La Lousiane, which might explain why Luke and Lewis's intake were all split up, possibly due to overcrowding. She only mentioned La Pleiadas and La Boiserie...thats a lot of room lost if this is the case!
Hey Mason, I was no. 290 something :S 291 i think. how did u find the audition? i really enjoyed it it was such a fun day! are u on the waiting list?
Quote from: "Snowly Whitely"Hey Mason, I was no. 290 something :S 291 i think. how did u find the audition? i really enjoyed it it was such a fun day! are u on the waiting list?
Yeh it was really cool! i liked it! and yep I'm on the waiting list for the Character Only Performers! :D
Just waiting now! Did Daniel email you back yet
Mason :D
no not yet :( might give it another day then try again.
Hey Laura :D i think i might have been next to you in the audition. I was wearing a turquoise vest top and i have curly hair. i cant remember what no. i was. were u the girl that wanted to be tink and we talked to a guy who was obsessed with tink?!
Jaz :D
So has anyone here EVER been cast for CHARACTER ONLY after being on that d@mn waiting list??? :? I speak out of frustration having once been on it...*sigh*
Who is off to the next set of auditions? :D
Hey Heffalumpy! Welcome to the forum! Me and Laura are both character only and we are both on the waiting list! I've been investigating and although I haven't spoken to anyone they do hire Character only performers! I know this from what other people have said and what Lewis said the page before is that they hire 170 people for those roles!
Are you on the waiting list, or you planning to audition?
Mason :D
Hi Mason :D
I have to say I've kind of lost heart with auditioning. I know I shouldn't but positive thinking is not my forte. I auditioned twice. The first time I got cut, the second time I was put on the waiting list but when I had been on it for my 6 months they sent me the letter saying I should audition again. I went to the ones in April and got turned away because there were too many people! :lol: I don't think I'm going to the september ones(last time I went to the september ones I got cut!), partly because of work and partly because I (hopefully) am going back to Uni. I will audition again at some point in the future...but not sure when. I hope there isn't an upper age limit for auditioning!!!
I think you've got a good chance if they're planning on taking on 170 people, thats the best yet! Usually they only take one or two on the day of the audition so if they offer you something, grab it with both hands and don't look back ;)
How tall are you, do you know who you might get to be friends with if you get picked?
Hello Heffalumpy!
That's bad to hear from you, that they cut you and put you on the waitinglist an so on.... makes me worry for my audition(s).
But I don't think there is upper age limit, or better say a low upper age limit, cause I'm 28 and they invited me to audition.
So first, don't worry about the age.
And second... I wish you good luck for auditioning again... maybe we're going to be co-workers someday, in case they take me, what I really hope an wish ^^
Hi Chiyo :)
I'm 25. I knew of people in their 40s who worked as character performers in Florida, I just hoped the Paris ones were the same just in case I decide to try much later on in life ;)
I wouldn't give up if I were you(I should take my own advice). I suppose the best way to look at it is not to compare other people's experiences to what yours might be. So I didn't get it...but you might and if they're employing that many people then it sounds like you stand a good chance.
Just smile, make your actions big and try to be happy, I think thats the best advice I can give you and its the best I have received from others.
Good luck and let us know how it goes! Maybe one day I will audition in Paris for a change from London :P ...
Oh yeah, I have seen the "old" Characterperformers in Florida *smile* To see a "old" Fairy Godmother made me believe that I could do that to. So now I'm dreaming about to be a Characterperformer, and once, when I'm old, I could be the Fairy Godmother and can make little princesses happy with a little Bibbidu bibbidbi ,or how she says it *dropp* still have to practice *giggle*
Thanks for your advice, I will try my best, and I hope, I will have fun in Paris. I guess, I don't have to think I'm at audition, just somewhere to play and have fun - something like the Animeconventions I visited in costume ^^
Sure I will keep you informed *smile* Not long anymore ;)
Im 28 and im off out there next friday....i plan to be their oldest Tinkerbell :)
Good Luck Alaina :D
I wish I could be a face character but I can't dance so it doesn't make a difference lol.
Do you know who else you get to be friends with? The mice perhaps? Have you worked there before?
Hey,
I've just looked at the audition calender and seen that dlrp are holding more auditions in Leeds and London in Sept. I'm a little worried as why do they need to find more people when they have lots of people on the books from July auditions?! (ie ME!) Does this mean they've got all the people they need from that round of auditions? or am i still in with a chance?
Thanks :D
Erm...they always do that...one of the many things that gets on my nerves I have to say. :x
Like why look for other people when you've got hundreds waiting already who would love to do the job :?
Oh yes, you're still in with a chance I forgot to say. You are on the books for 6 months, if they don't find you a position they send you a pretty (but pointless) letter saying they are sorry and that you can come and audition again.
Yeh i think its just pot luck whether u get a call or not!
Theyre also auditioning in Holland this mth, Amsterdam i think, so its not just the UK auditionees that u have to contend with! Dont give up hope tho, lots of people have left recently so they may just take a while to get round to everyone!
If you do plan on going to the auditions this month let us know how u get on...Good Luck :)
Quote from: "Heffalumpy"How tall are you, do you know who you might get to be friends with if you get picked?
I'd say don't lose heart! There is always a chance! And i'm 6 ft so I believe i could be special friends with Goofy but I'm not 100% sure. They didn't actually tell anyone at the audition so i dunno.
Quote from: "Snowly Whitely"Hey,
I've just looked at the audition calender and seen that dlrp are holding more auditions in Leeds and London in Sept. I'm a little worried as why do they need to find more people when they have lots of people on the books from July auditions?! (ie ME!) Does this mean they've got all the people they need from that round of auditions? or am i still in with a chance?
Thanks :D
Lol yeh i noticed that and asked the same question on the page before this one on this forum! i believe that the turn over if quite high at disney so they hold loads of auditions. I was also speaking to someone who told me that sometimes alot of people on the waiting list actually pull out without telling Disney so they call people who don't want the job in the end so they hold audition regulary to make sure they have people if they need them!
And not long now is it Alaina!! Bet you're so excited! I know I would be lol!
Mason :D
I'd say you stand a very good chance if you're 6ft ;) the very tall and the very short are important to them I think. Goofy and the Mice need lots of friends. I think the Queen of Hearts, Captain Hook and Baloo might also really want to be friends with you... :thumbs:
I heard the turnover is very high too but I didn't know that a lot of people pull out of the waiting list. Can't say I blame them to be honest :(
Quote from: "soramason7"And not long now is it Alaina!! Bet you're so excited! I know I would be lol!
Yep a week today to go...infact i'll be in Paris this time next friday :D
Quote from: "Heffalumpy"I heard the turnover is very high too but I didn't know that a lot of people pull out of the waiting list. Can't say I blame them to be honest :(
A lot of people pull out as they get offered other jobs whilst on the waiting list. When i auditioned there were a couple of girls there who had just graduated from Laines so their agents will send them on rounds of auditions and then if theyre lucky they can pick the best offer! Jobs are hard to come by in this business so u have to take what u can get, if someone offers u a job before Disney do then probably 90% of people will take the other offer
Quote from: "Snowly Whitely"Hey Laura :D i think i might have been next to you in the audition. I was wearing a turquoise vest top and i have curly hair. i cant remember what no. i was. were u the girl that wanted to be tink and we talked to a guy who was obsessed with tink?!
Jaz :D
Hey Jaz,
I think you're thinking of another person because I don't remember speaking to that guy, lol. I was wearing a long grey top and I was no. 280.
Oh and well done for getting on the waiting list :) A lot of us are in the same boat now.
Laura:)
Wow Alaina! So jealous of you! lol That's gonna be amazing! hehe
And Heffalumpy I don't think I can be the Queen of hearts or Captain Hook as they are face characters and from what I understand all face characters have to dance which I failed at so don't think i can. And being tall is helpful but still on the waiting list haha! :)
Mason :)
Quote from: "soramason7"Wow Alaina! So jealous of you! lol That's gonna be amazing! hehe
And Heffalumpy I don't think I can be the Queen of hearts or Captain Hook as they are face characters and from what I understand all face characters have to dance which I failed at so don't think i can. And being tall is helpful but still on the waiting list haha! :)
Mason :)
No, Captain Hook and Queen of Hearts are both costume characters! You could be either if you're tall enough :D
Quote from: "luke85"Quote from: "soramason7"Wow Alaina! So jealous of you! lol That's gonna be amazing! hehe
And Heffalumpy I don't think I can be the Queen of hearts or Captain Hook as they are face characters and from what I understand all face characters have to dance which I failed at so don't think i can. And being tall is helpful but still on the waiting list haha! :)
Mason :)
No, Captain Hook and Queen of Hearts are both costume characters! You could be either if you're tall enough :D
Oh! i didn't know that! Thats really cool! lol Still hoping they will call me lol
How is the training going Luke? Hope its all good! :D
Mason :D
Quote from: "soramason7"Quote from: "luke85"Quote from: "soramason7"Wow Alaina! So jealous of you! lol That's gonna be amazing! hehe
And Heffalumpy I don't think I can be the Queen of hearts or Captain Hook as they are face characters and from what I understand all face characters have to dance which I failed at so don't think i can. And being tall is helpful but still on the waiting list haha! :)
Mason :)
No, Captain Hook and Queen of Hearts are both costume characters! You could be either if you're tall enough :D
Oh! i didn't know that! Thats really cool! lol Still hoping they will call me lol
How is the training going Luke? Hope its all good! :D
Mason :D
I will hope for you that you get it too ;) I will cross my finger, toes, arms, legs and eyes :lol: I had a friend your height who used to do entertainment at WDW who was friends with Queen of Hearts. Summer is nearly over...people will be leaving...be prepared for that call!!!
Well so do I!!! lol but realistically I don't think i will get a call... although character performers exist i haven't as of yet spoken to one! but i do remain hopeful! lol
Mason :D
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Ahhh thanks for the info Lewis! I knew about all the Parade stuff except for the All Star Express, so that's pretty funky to know!
And I have now spoken to someone who was a character only performer out there! So that makes me feel a little better! I really hope that I do get a call soon! I don't wanna go back to college! Lol or apply for UCAS as it's gonna cost so much! Lol
How's it going though Lewis? Hope you are enjoying the training lol
Mason :D
I hate my self, I´ve booked traintickets and a hotel for 3 days in London (which are very expensive for me at the moment) and now I read they are having auditions in AMSTERDAM!? I'm going nuts :(
OH NO!! I only read about it by chance and the audition is on 7th Sept. You could always go along to this one as well then if by some unlucky chance u dont get thru u can still go to London and try again then :)
Ive posted the link for info about the Holland casting below
//http://disneylandparis-casting.com/en/news/talent-casting-in-holland
Let us know how u get on at whichever audition u decide to attend! GOOD LUCK
Quote from: "itslewis"Can't wait Alaina for you too come over!!!
Only 5 days to go...got the bags down, the washing is in and the packing will begin today! :D/
Alaina Im soooo excited for you !!! Cant wait for your reports too !
HI heffalumpy ! You should definitely keep auditioning ! If its your dream then you shouldnt give up and when you finally do get in, itll be soooo worth it :)
I see you're from Birmingham, sorry about my awwwful geography but is London closer to you than Leeds??
Lizzy thats such a shame about realising the auditions in your country! But you could always do what Alaina says and go to both :) Is your ticket to london and hotel not refundable?
Natalie xxx
Hi Natalie :D
For the convenience, I go to London because I have friends and family there so I try and combine an audition with seeing someone else, just to pass the time and usually because in my experience auditions are not as fruitful as I hope :P
Leeds...in all fairness, I think the transport to London is possibly more frequent and you have more options and I'm used to it. I don't think Leeds is much further away actually, in fact its probably the same distance. Have you been to an audition? Are you off to the ones in September? I would like to do it but I'm not patient at all. Anyway, I am going back to studying now so if I were to audition I wouldn't be able to work unless it was over the summer...which isn't bad but if you're on a waiting list it might not work in your favour. Jeez. I might try the January or April audition and see... :| but I won't hold my breath
n
I know ive already said but...CONGRATS!!
Cant wait to get out there and be special friends with Tink (i wish)
xx
i like how weve gone from 'friends' to 'special friends'.. sounds abit more pervy but its ok we'll roll with it !!
LEWIS THATS AMAZING ive just been saying to Alaina how fun Jack is too act.. theres so much to play about with his characterr its faaabb! Well done you !!
Id love to be special friends with Sally.. wonder what the height range is for her? shes never very well publicised as I assume its more of a halloween character.
Wish i was coming over for halloween so much!! Damn my friends with no money :'(
And hello Heffalumpy yes ive been to two! Got lots to work on myself tho before i get in ive now realised so these days im just going for the experience :) excited but still nervy for sunday!!
xxx
Hello lewis!
Wow, that are amazing news! I wish you a lot of fun being special friend with Jack Skellington. (Got a purse with a picture of this character :D )
So, is he the only character you are going to be friends with, or did do get other ones too?
Natalie:
I'm going to visit DLP at Halloween. How about to meet up with me? I will be there with other (german) friends, so you will not be alone then.
Just a suggestion *smile*
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
Hahah thats a lovely offer Chiyo but i'd never go on my own, have to have my girlies with me!
Were thinking of going for Christmas now anyway so I hope they get saving up! loll
xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Lizzy thats such a shame about realising the auditions in your country! But you could always do what Alaina says and go to both :) Is your ticket to london and hotel not refundable?
Natalie xxx
Is it possible to go to both? I thought that you only could participate at one audition per half year (or something like that)
thank you for caring for me, but I was just foolish enough to think that I wouldn't need a cancellation insurance thingamajig. ](*,)
I'm stil reading along happily :D it's nice to read all your stories :-D
xx Lizzy
Lizzyke,
when you are on a waiting list , you can't go to another audition while this time (longest six month)
In your case it's a little bit risky - if I understood it right, there are the audition in Amsterdam first and then in UK, where youre planning to go and have already booked everything.
So if you are going to the audition in Amsterdam, and they put you on the waiting list, your're not able to go the UK-audition anymore, which is bad, cause you booed already train and hotel.
The other way would be better: first audition in UK, and if they don't take and (important) don't put you on waiting list, you can also go to Amsterdam.
Just remember, as long as you are on a waiting list, you can't audition again, until the six month are over (if they call you for a job, than it's not necessary of course :) )
Hope, my explaining was not to complicated *smile*
Quote from: "Chiyo"Lizzyke,
when you are on a waiting list , you can't go to another audition while this time (longest six month)
haha tell me about it! I haven't even been on the waiting list for 2 months and it feels i've been on it for ages!!! lol
Lizzyke, I'd suggest sticking with the London auditions! I say this because if you have already booked tickets and hotel you may as well come over here and enjoy a little trip away! Treat it as a mini-break! See some sights! It's always fun! lol
Chiyo, not long until your audition now is it?
Lewis!!!! OMFG!!!!! :shock: That is an amazing character to be "special friends" with!! I can't believe it! Congratulations! God! I'm so Jealous!!!! haha! Is he a costume character? Hope everything is going amazingly well out there! :D
Any news on who Luke is "Special Friends" with yet?
Alaina! I can't believe you are gone to this Friday! are you all packed and excited? :D
Natalie, your audition is this Sunday isn't it? If it is good luck! And have a great time! lol Show 'em what your made of! lol ;)
Snowly-Whitely, has Daniel emailed you back yet?
So much is going on! lol It's crazy! lol
Mason :D
Hahah ino mason its like every single person has a reply.. bless youuu :D hehehe
Jack Skellington is a face character but he never can do much with his face obviously because hes a Skeleton.. :P I have a picture with him actually ill post it inaminn :D x
oh my mistake..! He isnt a face character.. well the top bit of his face is mask obviously.. but from his bottom lip down is all the CM :) with paint. ;) hehehehe i love Jack hes one of the best halloween characters cuz hes not actually too scary, but still abit ! :P
(//http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af258/Justlikewedreamedit/Jack.jpg)
Quote from: "itslewis"Guys, i'm special friends with Jack Skellington!!! ARGHH! Also, my friend from my group is special friends with Maleficent.. she's the only one at the moment since the last person fell off last time! She's amazing at it though.
OMG thats amazing-well done :thumbs:
We are there for Halloween so might just see you there ;)
Kelly x
Jack Skellington is classed as a face character, as he's allowed to talk to guests. I'm "friends" with Tigger, Sheriff of Nottingham and Gepetto. I was friends with Sheriff for my training, but I've only been friends with Tigger in the park yet. It's great fun, but because Tigger is so loved, he gets mobbed in the park :( haha!
Thats fantastic Luke !! Tigger is so fun it must be amazing to be so loved hehhe :D
and Sherriff of Nottingham... what film is he from? and is it that ugly mouse thing that ive seen on your pictures?
Im surprised you are friends with Gepetto though ! I though he was generally smaller, my friend says that Gepetto was really pervy last time we were there..so be good Luke. LOLLL :lol:
:D xx
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Congratulations Lewis, that's incredible news. When does Jack have his first set? When Halloween starts? Keep it going. And Luke, I bet it's hard work, but Tigger must be one of the more rewarding characters? Good luck to those auditioning on Sunday, I'm jealous I can't be there with you, but I'm settling in well in Germany and will audition soon enough!
Thats cool! I'd love to be Jack! and I bet being Tigger is fun though! So bouncy! lol I think Sherriff of nottingham is from Robin Hood! And i agreee with natalie I thought Gepetto was smaller!
And yeh don't say too much if its gonna get you into trouble! Sounds like you are both having an amazing time out there! And Alaina is joining you tomorrow! lol
Alaina!!! Good luck for tomorrow!!! Have an amazing time out there! Can't believe you going out there! Another person i'm jealous of! haha Have fun and let's us know how you're doing out there! :)
DisneyBud! Glad to hear you've doing well in germany! Hope its as rewarding as it sounded!
And natalie! Sunday!!!!!! AHHHHHH!!!!! Haha The best of luck to you! Break a leg! ;)
Mason :D
Oh Alaina I bet you won't be sleeping tonight!!!
Good luck for tomorrow, you will have such a wonderful time and be able to meet up with Lewis and Luke!
Let us know how you get on and fingers crossed for Tink
Kelly x
Anyone auditioning in Leeds on sunday???
Hey Smallblonde..I am!! :D x
At the audition do they measure your height?? and what do people do for the villian, dwarf, pirate bit etc??
Yeah.. first thing they do is queue you up and daniel measures you and writes it on the sheet :)
and just imagine what you'd do if you were a dancer in one of the parades, pretending to be the character, its not about dancing as much, its about being the character and acting with it. Dont worry about looking a fool, you have to just go for it !! Try and make yourself stand out, think of moves that others might not neseccarily think of, try and work out a feww things you could do, before the audition, so you dont get there and suddenly in 3 minutes uu have to make up all these characterisations.. just try and make it abit easier on yourself :)
have you never been to an audition before? And are you going alone?
:) will see you there !!
Natalie xx
Good luck for Sunday Natalie & smallblonde xx
ALAINA HAVE SO MUCH FUN TOMORROW!!! I look forward to reading any news you post soon :)
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Thats fantastic Luke !! Tigger is so fun it must be amazing to be so loved hehhe :D
and Sherriff of Nottingham... what film is he from? and is it that ugly mouse thing that ive seen on your pictures?
Im surprised you are friends with Gepetto though ! I though he was generally smaller, my friend says that Gepetto was really pervy last time we were there..so be good Luke. LOLLL :lol:
:D xx
The sherriff of nottingham is the king in Robin Hood.
Does he looks like an evil scary mouse that wears pink? xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Does he looks like an evil scary mouse that wears pink? xx
Yeah sort of, definately looks like an evil scary mouse ;) he wears brown but with pink & purple sleeves and has a big pink feather in his hat :D
Haha yeah I'm sure thts who I'm thinkin of ! Alaina hope uu have a fab day today and settle in well over there! Xxx
Sheriff is a wolf! and he's not the king, he's the tax collector.
Who is that mole thing in a brown monks outfit? X
Friar Tuck
Oh yeah I thibk I've got of tht! What's he from? I love my lack of knowledge! Woops! On another note, my poor father, 7 hour round trip to london, he's driven the whole way and all he's hadto listen to is countless Jonas albums and now we've got a disney mix on!! Life is a hiiighhwaaayyy, oh well at least I'm having fun! :p x
Friar Tuck is from Robin Hood
I feel like I shud watch robin hood! X
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Oh yeah I thibk I've got of tht! What's he from? I love my lack of knowledge! Woops! On another note, my poor father, 7 hour round trip to london, he's driven the whole way and all he's hadto listen to is countless Jonas albums and now we've got a disney mix on!! Life is a hiiighhwaaayyy, oh well at least I'm having fun! :p x
Lol you make me laugh Natalie hehe! Your lack of knowledge is only Robin Hood! Lol
And I love the song Life is a Highway!!! It's my second all time favourite Disney Pixar Film!!!! Lol!
On another note in 11 Days I would have been on the waiting list for 2 months!!!! It feels so much longer though!!!! CALL ME PLEASE DISNEYYYY!!!! I'M DESPERATE!!! lol
Mason :D
Yes disney pls call mason!! And Cars is my number 1 fave pixar film!! What's uurs?? Xx
Finding Nemo will always be my favourite but Cars is extremely close in 2nd! Haha
And yeh pretty please, with ice cream and a mickey shaped waffle on top, call me Disney!
Mason :D
Hey Guys!
Well after probably one of the most stressful days of my life i arrived in Disney yesterday and survived my first night!
Day didnt start out well, was running about 10 mins late and had 2 massive bags that i couldnt lift/pull. Got to the station and found out that the platform was on the other side of the station so had to try and get my bags up the stairs which considering i cant pull them let alone carry up the stairs was no mean feat! Luckily a kind man took one for me as the train was due in 2 mins and me and mum struggled with the other. We got to the other platform just as the train pulled up and literally had to throw the bags on. I leant out and gave my mum a hug as the doors closed on me, didnt even get to say goodbye :cry:
Anyway, managed to get the bags onto the Eurostar (after a lot of effort!!) and had a pleasant journey. Id frozen my phone contract but it had cut off early in the morning so i couldnt txt anyone to let them know i had arrived etc so was feeling a bit bummed about that. Struggled with my bags again, the wheel had buckled on one so it kept tipping over and finally found my formation. Had a tour of backstage Disney and went thru loads of paperwork and was then taken to our accommodation.
Found out that our group had drawn the short straw, not only were we in the crappy housing complex most of us were all split up. Luckily i was put in a room with another newbie thank god but the room smelt of smoke, the shower sprayed everywhere except on you and it was really cold. The room consisted of 2 beds a table and kitchenette....no living room or proper kitchen like the other residence (lucky Lewis and Luke). Got ourselves settled ish and went to the supermarket and then went out to the other residence where Luke and Lewis's formation had arranged a party for us....awwww :) Was quite late by now and all i wanted was my bed but stayed out for a bit. Managed to find my way back home by bus with another new girl and had a crappy nights sleep in a rock hard bed!
Day 2 and its ok. As u can tell ive managed to get the internet at last but still no phone, will have to try and get that sorted. Get on ok with my formation group but no real friendships as yet, still its early days :D Think we're stayin in tonight and not sure about tomo yet. Start character trainin on monday so that should be good!
Oh Alaina, not a great first day in Disney but it can only get better ;)
Monday will be exciting for you though, that will be when your real journey starts :D/
We are in Disney in Oct so if there are an home comforts any of you are missing we can try and bring them over for you :thumbs:
Have fun, Kelly xx
Ah Kelly im sure it will be fine! If ur coming over in oct do u fancy taking half my stuff home for me...brought waaaay too much with me as usual :P
Quote from: "alaina82"Ah Kelly im sure it will be fine! If ur coming over in oct do u fancy taking half my stuff home for me...brought waaaay too much with me as usual :P
Always the way isn't it, we always take far too much stuff when we go away!
Just noticed you're from Milton Keynes, we live in St Albans so quite close to you!! Honestly though if you find you need something it wouldnt be a problem to bring it over xx
What have people done in their audition for when being a dwarf?? ...thats a difficult one, compared to things such as pirate or princess etc.
Quote from: "smallblonde"What have people done in their audition for when being a dwarf?? ...thats a difficult one, compared to things such as pirate or princess etc.
I heard something about that you can choose one of the seven dwarfs from SnowWhite, but I'm not 100% positive about that. I will audition on 29th of September.
Maybe the other ones who alreadey auditioned will know more about that particular thing ;)
Tomorrow is your great day, isn't it?
Wish tons of luck for that... and for Natalie too, of course :)
Totally GUTTED!!! the audition is at 10, yet my first bus on a sunday isnt until around 9.50 n takes a good 45 mins to get to leeds. how annoying. taxi is too expensive. : ( never mind. good luck to any one who is going to the auditions.
Oh my Alaina that's not good! I hope things settle down soon! Let's us know how the training is going! And glad to know you are now in Paris! Hehe so lucky! I'm happy for ya!
And what chiyo said is absolutely right! Although most people at my audition went for sleepy or squeezey so ty and go for a different one! And is there no way you could possible walk to the audition or is it too far away? Or could a friend or family member give you a lift there? It would be such a gutting time if you can't go! :(
Oh and finally good luck to anyone who is auditioning in Leeds tomorrow! The best of luck and have fun! Hope to see some of you lot with the rest of us on the waiting list! Lol
Mason :D
Good luck today Nat, will have fingers crossed for you [-o<
Let us know how you get on xx
Hey guys, just out of the audition now, I'm so annoyed with myself I feel propa uselss!! So we did the animation stage as usual, I was bang in the middle at the front in our group, daniel watched me for the first 2 beats of being a cowboy, I did a good clear move, full of energy using my face and everything, n he wrote something str8 down on my sheet. Then he never even glanced at me or anythin for the rest of the 50 or whatever beats!! :( so now I'm convinced thts its not what I'm doing its how I look. I studied the ppl tht got thru n they're all super skinny!! So my new life plan is exercise and diet everyday until I can wear a crop top for the next audition! Hahaa daniel sed "I know exactly what I'm looking for, for the next 6 months" so tbh there is now no point in me auditioning again until after the 6 months, bcus at least then ill have lost weight (for deff I promise!) And be all ready to get in :D hehehe just abit crap cuz now I've got to get an actual job and life until then. Bumbumbumbumbum. Unhappy :( hope ur day is better than mine everyone!! Lol :) xxxxx
Oh no, that are really bad news, Natalie... I was so sure, that you will make it this time :(
But that is not fair, when they are only looking for skinny people.... so it's probably better for me to stay at home, because I'm not that skinny too... just more... the opposite. I've got a little bit more on my hips *cry*
I think I really could save the money (from the jobagency *gggg*), when I read this.
Wish you good luck with your life plan, Natalie, and the next time you will get through, okay?
Of course I will! And chiyo I'm sorry I don't mean to have put you off auditioning, that is just my opinion from what I have experienced today but it might jut bve me tryna hide from the ugly truth! Hahaha -_- I think auditioning would give you a great experience and if it isn't too much trouble then I still think you should go for it :) don't give up on your dremas because of me!! Xx
That's right, auditioning is a great experience, but I also want to have the job... actually I just want to have the chance. But if they discriminate people who have a little bit more weight (which is actually not visible under a costume like Baloo or something), then it makes no sense in my eye, to spent my time at auditions and more auditions. It's like senseless begging.
I mean, I'm spending a lot of money for the contactlenses and so on, just for not even having a chance? I don't have that much money for nothing :(
No, I know that I can't be a princess because of that, but everything else???
I will try it this time, of course, because I'm preparing everything for that audition and I'm excited, but if they cut me, and I can see, that is because of my weight, that wouldn't be fair, seriously. And then I'm will be really angry with Disney, I promise. (As far as I can, cause actually I love it to much ;) )
No, I know that I can't be a princess because of that, but everything else???
I'm really disappointed how it seems how they choose. (I know bad english :( )
Oh no don't worry your english is fantastic :) I think that yes it seems unfair but at the end of the day, the costumes have to be made to fit everyone for example if you are a dancer in the parade you have to fit inside the same costume as the person who did it before you, so its simpler to just take tiny people. Also they say it gets so hot in the costumes, and you have to keep up movement and energy for 30 mins sytr8 so you really do have to be physically fit. At least now I have somethings to work for and have a goal with an amazing prize at the end! Lol :D xxx
That makes sense, sure. But then they have to put the weight restrictions also on the applying website, so we have an imagination about we have to be for the job.
And we can save money and nerves, by preaparing ourselves (including the weight), also we don't have the bad experience of being cut cause of our weight...
THAT is not fair! (just my opinion ^^")
Oh, thank you... is it really fantastic? Well, I think the year in Orlando helped a lot *smile* I miss it so much :( (Sometimes I cry when I think about it - just a little secret ;) )
Hey,
Read this whole board after my visit last August when I decided I wanted to work there. And since getting all excited for the forthcoming auditions, I've re-read it all again and got far too excited when I've not even auditioned yet. Haha. Been practicing my dwarf walks in the mirror but it's not going so great!
So just thought I'd say hey to the board....
Natalie i'm bummed for you!! So horrible when it's something you really want. Maybe next time you try I'll be there too and we can do it together!! Did you still have fun though?! xx
hahah Yeah Disneybud I have fun right up until Daniel says "thats all for today" hahaha!! I met some nice people, who got through at least one more round so Im looking forward to hearing from them again about how it went.. I might direct them here ! ;) get some new forum buddies!
And HELLO peterpan88 welcome to the forum!! AHH i love Peterpan. Me and my friends sprinted round the park to find him when we heard he was doing meet and greets (L) We're 16/17. hahaha!!
And im sure your dwarf walks are fantastic!! :P I was grumpy yesterday -_- are you old enough to audition?
Theres auditions in London tomorrow and wednesday so get yourself there if you can!!
Natalie xx
I'm hoping my ginger brows will make Daniel say straight away we need you NOW as Peter Pan. Lol.
All ready for tomorrow, and if I get cut, I'm going to go back on Wednesday. Pah!
Oh fab you are going to the audition! :D woo! I wish you the best of luck :D how tall are you ?? xx
Hey Peterpan88! welcome to the forum! Glad to hear you are auditioning tomorrow! The best of luck to ya!
Just thought I'd say that when you do the dwarf you don't actually walk. You stand still for that section! lol and if they turn you away on Tuesday they do say not to go back the next day as you still won't get through as what they are looking for won't change in 1 day.
That being said how tall are ya? and how are your dancing skills?
Mason :D
I walked abit Mason! ;) i did 3 walks and a hoppy thing on the spot and then was grumpy :P ahahahha xx
You mean they finally changed it! =O i'm shocked lol!!
for mine we had to stand still for the dwarf bit. We walked for the cowboy and the villian. Walked in a circle for the pirate bit and stood still for the dwarf bit and bowing bit!
what music did they use yesterday? was it the same as the july auditions? i'm so glad i found the animation music but still can't find the dance music lol!
Mason :D
Erm naa i think it was the same mason ! but they weernt like STAND STILL it was just be a dwarf on the spot :P so i walked but on the spot ;) Woo! ahaah.
They used Mardi Gras parade for the animation part as they always do i assume
Just as i was walking out my heart ACTUALLY broke in two, they put on Just like we dreamed it. And i had to leave. *SOB*.
thats my favourite song in the world and ill be so jealous if thats what they danced to!
I might be able to help mason.. what was like the first bit of the dance? Might be the same as mine the first time round and if it is.. then i know the music :D loll
or can you remember any of the lyrics? xx
well my animation stage was this song
[youtube:165blmyb]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdVWV5H4sAE[/youtube:165blmyb]
And they played just Like We Dreamed it when they were giving us the card that said we were on the waiting list! Made it feel really magical lol
And the dance music the only i can describe is that the opening was really dark. Almost like the beginning of the tarzan film. And the whole song did sound jungle like.
The only lyrics I can remember are the opening ones which were "Dazzling Eccentric" and later on it was something like "Dancing All over" thats all i can actually say without using Blah blah blah dee do do haha
If i heard it i would recognise it lol
Mason :D
oh... this isn't the song but the beginning is really similar to the song we had!
[youtube:inap199d]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUvSdh8iVuw&feature=related[/youtube:inap199d]
Mason :D
Haha aw i was in disneyland paris through the dancin' a catchy rhythm parade!! :') i cant believe how much better Just like we dreamed it is though !! They best keep it forever ! just tyring to listen to the first clip you posted.. making my computer SO slow ! >:( :P x
yesss we did animation to the same piece :)
and I have no idea what you could have danced too! Ours from back in March was some parade which i dont know the name of but it was something to do with carnival.. doesnt sound like what you described though. I have i saved to my computer if you ever wanted me to send it you to check tho! haha :D
what was ur dance like.. complex steps? x
Lol so must be the same all time lol
And yeh i have no idea either and ive been searching everywhere for it. Someone at the audition told me they thought it was a piece from the Hong Kong Disney but I dunno!
oh i remember your dance i remember watching a video of it before i jpoined this forum! It looked so much easier than the dance we had to do! lol
And the dance was so hard! The first part so easy but then it started to have slides which lead into multiple twists into high kicks back into twists! For someone who hasn't dance in 7 years (like me!) that was hard!
Mason :D
Oh that Party Gras track is cool, I have a feeling it's what they used a few years ago too. Has probably just been in use for aaaaaaages. I LOVE dancin', just like we dreamed it is also cool, but I prefer dancin' big time!!
I'm 5'7, so according to the website, I'm maximum height for Peter Pan and my dancing isn't too shabby although in audition situations, I usually crumble so fingers crossed I good it together. If I hear Just Like We Dreamed it as I'm being cut, I'll be heartbroken.
How much of a regular occurrence is it for them to take someone just as a character and not as a parade performer? And the dance from the Leeds audition on Sunday, was it like maniac dancey?
Well if your dancing is good enough they put you down as a Character & Parade performer, if you're dancing isn't so good or it's just not that good on the day they take you on as A character only performer! Both me and laura (who is on this forum) both auditioned in July and we are on the waiting list for Character only Performers.
Mason :D
Why do they audition more people if they've got so many on the waiting list? Hmmm, silly Disney. Well fingers crossed whatever I do works...
Good luck Peterpan, hope it goes really well. Mason, have you had any reply about anything recently? Is it time to send them another reminder e-mail?
Yes good luck to you Peterpan88!!! And have fun! :D
I last emailed Daniel on the 23rd of August regarding a change in my contact details (asking for them to remove my home number from my application and contact me via my mobile!) the thing is I don't wanna see to desperate and considering I've already sent 2 emails I'm gonna wait for a bit. I might wait until the 21st September because that will mark the 2 month anniversary of being on the waiting list lol
Mason :D
Haha ! Mason if you are unlucky enough not to get a contract then maybe we'll end up at the same audition some day ! ;) loll :D but hey i hope for your sake that doesnt happen :)
Peterpan88.. hope you enjoy it.. just remember its so laid back and all about having fun and just showing them HOW DISNEY you are !! Am sure you can do it !!
And if you do get peter pan then someday i would love to be your wendy as thats the character ive always wanted to play and im shorter than you :p :D yaaayy! Hahahah :D
Just smile.. go over the top.. and enjoy every minute !! <3
and pleaaaasee come back to tell us how it went :)
xxx
haha that would be cool but i hope for my sake that doesn't happen, coz i don't really wanna have to reapply! not when i'm this close! haha! Although meeting you would be cool lol! :)
and PeterPan88 I completely agree with what natalie said! And do come back and let us know how you did!
Mason :D
Haha Mason i shall meet you some day !! We WILL work together! ;) lol! xx
WE WILL NATALIE!!!! WE WILL!!!! And it will be at Disney haha! We will get there 1 day! haha
Mason :D
I'm just watching some videos from when I went to Disney in January to get some inspiration for tomorrow. Anyone got any hints when it comes to the five characters. The ott thing is working, but is hard to be ott when the ideas are limited...
well try to be different! alot of people do the same thing like with the dwarfs alot of people go with grumpy, sleepy and squeezey. You'll stand out more if you do something different! OH! and remember your facial expression alot of people act with their bodies but forget the face so with the villian perhaps pull an evil grin or with the dwarfs if you do dopey pull a really silly face! lol
The best tip i can give is just to enjoy it! If you enjoy it the casting panel will too :)
Mason :D
Yeah it is kinda hard to thing of moves.. bcus obviously there is standard moves which everyones going to do.. but they do tell you to try and think of something different.
Make sure all your moves are big and clear. thats something I struggled on for villain. It goes sooo quickly the music and its hard to like walk, strike a clear pose then start walking again. You have to walk to the side for 3 beats, villain pose, walk to the other side for 3 beats, villain pose, then straight into prince. So get practicing with the music if you can :) because it does go veerry quickly! Think about the charatcers you can do, rather than being a generic pirate, or villian, try and be specific. For villain i did gaston, and then maleficent but I dont think they came across all that well. For dwarf the lady says "its hardest to do sneezy or sleeping so you might wanna try them" so then obviously everyone does them. So try and think of another one ! Grumpy is good id say, you can make yourself stand out :)
Sorry im rambling. on the music that Mason posted ill tell you the time you start, and its 8 beats for everything. So you can properly practice if you want!! x
Mase confirm this pls.. its starts at 0:14 and you'll finish the whole thing about 0:34 :) thats 5 beats of 8 for each character
1. Walk forward as a cowboy
2. Round in a circle as a pirate
3. On the spot as a dwarf
4. Walk to the left for 3, villain pose. Walk to the right for 3, villain pose.
5. Prince bow
6. Exit as yourself, waving, jumping etc. :)
Hope this helps xx
I can of course confirm it! absolutely correct! I even tested it by re-doing it myself! haha
To help with the Villian stage they do say you can walk both ways as the villian if you find it hard to get the poses in. So for me I walked as Jafar so the poses were just points towards the casting panel and then an evil grin lol
its the dancing thats the hardest part. If it was anything like my audition I had to dance inbetween the gaps in the bags as I was stuck at the back of the room where everyone threw there bags! haha oh and the lady teaching it was so small I couldn't see her haha and considering i'm 6 foot tall thats saying something lol
Mason :D
PS: THAT WAS MY 100TH POST!! I've upgraded my lyric from "Give a Little Whistle" to "Hakuna Matata" Woop Woop hehe :D :D :D
You guys are immense!!! Thank you, guess I've got my evening entertainment sorted! :)
You are welcome! Any questions or queries don't be afraid to ask! Between us all on here we have a big bank of knowledge! haha
Good luck for tomorrow! Do come back and let us know how it goes! :D
Just did a little practice. Jisus, it's fast!!! Cowboy seems pretty sorted, pirate doesn't have much else apart from waving a sword. Hmmm, maybe I'll do the one legged pirate like I saw mentioned on here before. Haha!!
Haha we are pretty cool ;)
And LOL mason im so beating you :P Zip-a-dee-doo-dah ftw ;)
ive never actually noticed mine changing but i shall start taking notice!
A girl i met yesterday is now on the waiting list for character and parade!! So i pointed her in thi direction and shes gonna try post tomorrow about her audition :)
another boy i met, he went to an audition a few weeks ago, the tokyo one that confused me :P it was just for character and he got cut after the first round, but they suggested he came to the paris auditions. So we got talking at the beginning, Helena has just told me that he was the only one given a contract..! HOW FANTASTIC! Im so chuffed for him, he was ever so lovely and abit bummed about the tokyo audit so this is amazing ! :D
she also said the dance was rather fast and kinda hard, dont fret about it peterpan just be prepared :)
btw do you have a real name so i dont have to call you peterpan? Or would you prefer that.. :P
xx
Gorr he is so lucky!! what kind like character only or both parade and character? and you would be beating me! You've been a member alot longer than i have lol ;)
lol i remember that whole confusion thing! I was considering going for that audition but decided to wait for Paris!
Haha it would be so cool if your real name was Peter pan lol! And just remember if the dance is really hard sometimes they will be looking for character only performers so don't worry if the dance doesn't go that well! You'll be fine! :)
I'll be blaming you two if I fail. Lol. And yes, my name is Peter Pan...
Getting into character! I like it! ;) and thanks for the add on twitter!
Oh and please don't blame me if you don't get through! I'd feel so guilty! lol
hahaha you may not blame us !! :P im on twitter toooo -_-
i dont know my name.. ermm
_Natalie_x actually i think it is hahaha :P
and hes going to be friends with goofy :D he has braces at the mo, but i think when he gets them off he'll make an amazing aladdin! Thats what i thought when I first saw him :D lol
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if not you are both on mine! you can find each other that way!
and all i can say is oh :( i'm the right height to be goofy's friend! why didn't they call me :( unless he is a dancer as well! in that case i understand haha but he is so lucky and i'm really jealous of him haha
im jealous of him toooo!! Peterpan you better get in tomorrow so we can be jealous of you! :P
are you just out of Uni??xx
Waaaaaaaaah, you're so fast with posting...
Congratulations to Mason for the new Status: Maybe "Hakuna Matata" is the sign, and you will get the magic call very soon!
Everything else tomorrow... just forgot what I wanted to write :D
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Hey guys, just out of the audition now, I'm so annoyed with myself I feel propa uselss!! So we did the animation stage as usual, I was bang in the middle at the front in our group, daniel watched me for the first 2 beats of being a cowboy, I did a good clear move, full of energy using my face and everything, n he wrote something str8 down on my sheet. Then he never even glanced at me or anythin for the rest of the 50 or whatever beats!! :( so now I'm convinced thts its not what I'm doing its how I look. I studied the ppl tht got thru n they're all super skinny!! So my new life plan is exercise and diet everyday until I can wear a crop top for the next audition! Hahaa daniel sed "I know exactly what I'm looking for, for the next 6 months" so tbh there is now no point in me auditioning again until after the 6 months, bcus at least then ill have lost weight (for deff I promise!) And be all ready to get in :D hehehe just abit crap cuz now I've got to get an actual job and life until then. Bumbumbumbumbum. Unhappy :( hope ur day is better than mine everyone!! Lol :) xxxxx
I am not skinny and I got wait listed for character only...chin up though. Go in January(who cares if its not within the 6 month period, I know someone who went two days in a row!!!) and show them what you're made of!
Ok Ladies...
A lady who was a good friend of Mickey's in Florida told me that if you are a girl, most of the characters you will play are boys. Her advice to me was to flatten myself out as much as possible so that you don't have the obvious curves and girly bumps.
My advice is wear a minimiser or a sports bra (I found this flattened things a little and obviously gives good support)...and wear black because its a slimming colour.
Don't know if thats helpful to anyone but think about it for your next audition...
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Ahh useful info thanks guys ! And heffalumpy I'm not saying that's what it was but just by judging the people who got thru that's the impression I got -_- obviously it's different evrytime uu go tho so :D I'll keep tryin of corse ! :D xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Hey guys, just out of the audition now, I'm so annoyed with myself I feel propa uselss!! So we did the animation stage as usual, I was bang in the middle at the front in our group, daniel watched me for the first 2 beats of being a cowboy, I did a good clear move, full of energy using my face and everything, n he wrote something str8 down on my sheet. Then he never even glanced at me or anythin for the rest of the 50 or whatever beats!! :( so now I'm convinced thts its not what I'm doing its how I look. I studied the ppl tht got thru n they're all super skinny!! So my new life plan is exercise and diet everyday until I can wear a crop top for the next audition! Hahaa daniel sed "I know exactly what I'm looking for, for the next 6 months" so tbh there is now no point in me auditioning again until after the 6 months, bcus at least then ill have lost weight (for deff I promise!) And be all ready to get in :D hehehe just abit crap cuz now I've got to get an actual job and life until then. Bumbumbumbumbum. Unhappy :( hope ur day is better than mine everyone!! Lol :) xxxxx
Natalie i am gutted for you. Is there any way you could email Daniel and tell him how many auditions you have been to & How much you want a job and ask if he can give you some advice on why you didnt go through and how you can improve on that WHEN YOU AUDITION AGAIN! Then he would know how committted you are and that you arent going to give up until you get a contract :P
Haha yeah good idea Kelly.Dylan! But i reckon theres so many people with my dream, they arnt gonna give special treatment and anyway id want to get in because im good enough,, not out of sympathy! Haha! Dont worry my day will come ;)
i can be the big success story like everyone celebrating FINALLY! :P
well you're all invited to my leaving party in the future when the day finally comes! :P Hhah!! xx
ps. Peterpan88 its your audition now.. hope its going fab! <3 and hope for some good news later -_- xxxx
Hey guys,
Just got out. Sadly got cut after the dancing round, but proud of myself for going alone and holding my own :) will give a proper post later :)
Hi all,
Newbie here and I have been reading this post with interest!! After just coming back from an amazing trip from Florida, i am missing Disney like crazy!!! After a really bad 4 months personally, and coming back to a job i really dont enjoy, i have decided a change of scenery is needed and am looking to do something completely different and stumbled across this forum! I have just turned 30 (which i hope wont go against me!) 5ft and i have danced as a hobby, but unproffessionally for 25 years. I was very much thinking of going to the London auditions tomorrow, but i only found this site yesterday, and have decided to prepare myself and wait for the next lot. Best of luck to anyone already on the waiting list, trying out today, or trying out at the next set like me!! This post is great!!
Hallo together!
I still don't know what I wanted to write yesterday anymore, but there some more things going on here.
First of all: Welcome to Tinker30, nice to have you here!
I'm not one of the oldest here anymore - was already wondering, if I'm too old. But I think, you're always young like you feel. So that's really okay. We're all having fun, no matter what, right?
Oh, PeterPan, that's too bad, why did they cut you...? I'm sure, you were very good - you made it through the dancing stage!
I want to hear, that somebody got through... I want to hear positive news!
But just keep trying, someday we're going to be all together in DLP as Performers and we'll rock the parks :)
Thanks heffalumpy for your informations about the shapes. I'm wondering, why I didn't thought of that.... cause I already wore costumes, which were male characters. And even that I'm wearing to nice tons in front of me ;) they were all flat then ^^
(If you want to see pictures, just ask :) )
So I went ahead today, and bought a minimizer bra and something like pants, which create a flat stomach. It's just a small difference, but it makes you feel better, and that's what you're going to show.
And at least, I can say, I tried everything :)
Going to auditions a few times is good for you who live in UK, but I have to leave my country every time when I want to audition. That is a lot of money and time I have to spent. Actually the money comes from the jobagency, but I'm afraid, that they pay that only one time. If I get cut, bad luck. Then I have to save money for the next journey to Paris, if I want to.
So that's reason, why I hope to get a contract, but I know, this is very unrealistic.
But what I can do is, asking, if they are doing auditions in Germany, what I don't know at the moment, and I haven't found anything like that yet...
So, once again good luck to everyone here, who is new or still on the waiting list. I'm sure, that our dreams will come true - someday and somehow :)
Greetings from Germany
Chiyo ^^
Hey Tinker welcome to the forum! To be honest, if its not too much hassle for you tomorrow, i really think you should go to the audition!! I know you might not feel ready etc, but it would be really great for you to get a feel for the day, i mean we can describe in so much detail, but theres nothing like being there and seeing how everyone is, getting a first hand experience! and if you get cut, then at least you'll know what to expect next time, and you'll have a much better chance :)
this is just my opinion -_- if its alot of faffing around and you really dont want to go then obviously dont ! But it might be a good few months til the next one now (maybe even next year), and we wouldnt want you to regret not going and having that experience.
Being almost 30 shouldnt go against you, you sound like a perfect height for what they love and if your a dancer then even better :D Alaina who is over there now as a CM is 28 :)
To sum up. Welcome to the forum & thread, any questions you've got, feel free to ask away!! :D
Natalie xx
So, you all know what happens at the audition as you've all been there, so I won't bore you all with that... But what a fun audition it was. It was my first open audition since graduating from college, so I was really proud of myself for going by myself as all my mates pulled out and not creasing my face up and swearing when I went wrong.
The slideshow/presentation makes you so up for it, I was pretty much drooling at all of it. Lol. Then thanks to you guys, I knew what was coming with the animation round so when we was all practicing, I was busting out my moves from last night, and stole a few from the people on the floor. After this, they call out about 150ish numbers and I wanted to cry as my number wasn't in there, but then Daniel told us these were the people being cut. So yay!
Then on to the dance. Now I've spent 3 years at musical theatre college, but it scares the hell out of me. But I thought I might aswell give it my best shot, and to my surprise, I wasn't the worst dancer in the room. Far from it. It actually gave me a confidence boost. I managed to do the whole dance and only freak out at one point. I'm not sure if they were looking at me at that point, but I carried on with my best cheesy grin. From where I was standing, I could see Daniel's assistant pointing to my form and writing stuff, but then when they put them into piles there was 2 forms being moved around, so I'm not sure what was going on, but unfortunately that was where it ended for me.
I think I'm not as gutted as I thought purely because of making it through an audition situation on my own without freaking out.
So I've come home and recorded the dance so before the next one, I can go over it. Pah!!
But it was a brilliant day, so smiles all round. And also on the website it says Peter Pan 152-170 which they state is 5ft-5ft7 although they measured me at 171.5cm which according to one convertor is 5ft6 and another 5ft7.5. However, judging by cm's, I'm 1.5cm too tall for Pan. NOOOOOOOOOOO!
Hi all,
Thanks for the welcome messages!! I would love to have gone to the auditions tomorrow, but i have a commitment that i really cant get out of now, so i will read through all these great informative posts and keep an eager eye out for the next one!! Love hearing all the updates from the CM already out there!! Thats too bad Peter Pan but you will be mega prepared for the next one and will hopefully get on that waiting list or be cast!!
Oh thats fair enough tinker :) PeterPan, how hard was the dance? Like could you write a few steps just so we ge the jist? I think the dance i learnt the first time in march was very easy compared to what you guys are talking about !! xx
It started out quite simple then gradually got harder. First step was circle the arms, then step dig to the left, then step dig to the right with the arms, but it gradually turned into single turn, step over, slide, twist turn, step, step, with a load of ball changes and stuff. It wasn't difficult, just a lot to take in.
Has it changed then?
Also,
Quote from: "peterpan88"It started out quite simple then gradually got harder. First step was circle the arms, then step dig to the left, then step dig to the right with the arms, but it gradually turned into single turn, step over, slide, twist turn, step, step, with a load of ball changes and stuff. It wasn't difficult, just a lot to take in.
Has it changed then?
Also,
It sounds like the same dance we did back in July!!!
Peterpan88 do you remember any of the lyrics or know what the song was called! I've been trying to find it everywhere!
Mason :D
If I heard it, I'd probably be able to know what it was, but I didn't pick up on any lyrics. Was concentrating too hard on the dance. They played it about a million times though!!
haha actually sounds kinda like the dance i had to do in March.. maybe they just change them slightly each time :)
id like film me doing it and post it but that would be an epic fail on my part :) haahahah :P
this is the song we did ours too.. :) just incase !! ;)
[youtube:23lxw4fx]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR6GoxGuKio&feature=related[/youtube:23lxw4fx]
Something completely different: I always read, that your're going to "open" auditions....
I applied on the website from Disneyland Paris and got an e-mail, which says: "private audition call"
So, do you know what's the difference?
I mean, okay, I know, "open" means that everyone can come.
But they do "private auditions" only for people who applied for the job in order to get invited to the audition?
I'm a little bit confused about that in the moment.
Is there somebody who can help me? :)
(Yeah, many ways to be busy while waiting for that special day, when I will go to audition :D )
The one today etc is an open audition so it was on the website for anyone to just turn up and you didnt have to apply.
The one in July that I went to was on the website for a short while, you had to send your CV in with a cover letter, then i assume everyone who did that got an invite telling you the place, time and date.
People who didnt apply could not turn up because there was no where online telling just anybody where and when it was. I dont know why that one was private and this time was open.. not sure how they decide and if they cut numbers down at all when they receive the applications, but i just assume everyone is invited. :) x
Ah, alright, thank you Natalie ^^
Yeah, sending a CV and coverletter, that's what I did ^^.
So you think, they invited everyone, who applied on the website?
I think, the reason, why the are doing open and private ones is, to get as most people as possible to see.
But the applying on the website means a little bit more bureaucracy, which means more money to spend (they hold your forms on their webspace).
But if you do an application, the company has the chance to choose, which person they want to see.
So, if that is right, it's good for me, cause it means they want me to see *giggle* Makes proud... a little bit *lol*
But you're right, you can't know how they decide, and why the decide... that's only Disney logic ^^
The best thing to do is not to think about it - I learned a year long
(But sometimes I do... bad girl XD)
Hey Guys
Just thought id post a quick update on here!!
So today was day 2 of training. Yesterday we got given a pack of who our 'friends' could be...lucky me has 19 friends to get to know :D Im best friends with a certain yellow bear this week but it can change every day, u never know until you sign in that morning.
Training is fun...but HOT!! Paris has also been really warm these last few days which doesnt help and the costumes are somewhat restrictive. Had a couple of people come in today to see if your face fits but im not holding out much hope :(
Managed to watch the parade just as it left the backstage area and then took advantage of everyone watchin the parade by having a go on Space Mountain. Temp was still really warm so went via the ice cream shop to get some Ben & Jerrys....a good end to the day! Still seems surreal walking through the park and knowing that u work there, also seeing all the guests leaving and feeling sad that their Disney dream holiday is over whereas i'll be going back day after day. Makes me feel very fortunate....hopefully some of you will be able to come out and join me, Luke and Lewis soon :D
Aw alaina your look on things is so disney -_- i would feel like that.. so upset for everyone leaving, but then i guess it gives you an extra incentive, knowing that you are making their last days as magical and special as the first :)
And ooooooh im liking the sound of that lil yellow bear !! so cute and the kids will go mad over you !!! :D exciting !! <3
hope you're having an unbelievable time out there, and by the sounds of it you are cherishing every day! woo! xxx
Yeah, Alaina, I know the feeling: walking through the park and knowing, that you work there. That's an amazing feeling.
It gave me shivers all the time, when I realized it :)
Glad to hear, that you're okay over there (okay, I guess more than just "okay", right?) and having fun...
So when I visit DLP on Halloween I will say hello to a cute yellow bear *smile* Some honey? :)
It's warm in Paris?
Gnaaaah, now I know why I'm freezing here in Germany and we have lots rain these days :( Wanna be in Paris too :)
so, enjoy your days at Disney and spread the magic :)
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Just joined this after reading all about the auditions :-) I went to the one in Leeds on Sunday and got through both rounds! but then got a card saying they contact you if a contract comes up so fingers crossed :-S does anyone who went know if anyone was given a contract on the day? x
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Hey guys, its not all bad! i was offered a christmas temp job at the disney store todaaayy! <3 yay!! so excited !! can actually say im an official CM soon ;) <3 xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Hey guys, its not all bad! i was offered a christmas temp job at the disney store todaaayy! <3 yay!! so excited !! can actually say im an official CM soon ;) <3 xx
Well done you xx
Oh, that are great news, Natalie. Congratulations!
Yeah, after I saw, that you applied for the Disneystore, I thought, that would be a alternative to DLP,,if I don't get the job there.
But I'm not really sure. Yes, I want to leave Germany, and yes, I want to work with Disney, but actually I want to work in the parks.
So I'm still thinking about the Disneystore.
But I wish you a great time there. It's also so much Disney, and selling Disney merchandise is so nice... especially when you can do merchentainment: just playing with the stuff, kind of promoting it in a funny kind :) I loved to do it, when I worked in Disneyworld!
Heyy everyone!
Ive just read all 37 pages (I'm a slow reader so it took ages!!) and decided to register. Someday I hope to play Naveen in the parks (hence username) I wouldn't say no to Aladdin either -- well i wouldn't say no to anything actually! I'm around 5'8 or 5'9 so I think that'd be okay for those characters. I can do Naveen's accent easily (I'm part Spanish and my dad kinda sounds like him lol) but if you was cast as, for example Aladdin, would they teach you the accent, or would you need to learn it yourself? I'm no good with American accents!! It doesn't really matter for now since I'm only 16 so have to wait 2 years :( Ah well, time will pass by. Thanks for everyone who's contributed to this thread!
Good luck to everyone who's auditioning or on the waiting list! I'm sure you'll get through eventually even if its not right away. You all have fantastic personalities so Disney will hire you all one day!! I think you'd all be fun to work with, so hopefully Disney will see that (if they don't then its their loss!) - Mason and Laura I'm sure they'll contact you soon, and if they don't just stay positive and keep auditioning! The same to you Chiyo and Natalie :) And anyone else! Also hope Lewis, Alaina and Luke are having a great time in Paris, hopefully you'll still be working there in 2 years! :D
P.S. You can call me Carlos (hate my name!!) :shock:
Firstly! WELL DONE NATALIE!!!! One step closer to Disney! Woop woop lol
Secondly! Thank you for your kind words naveen02 hopefully I will get the call soon!
Finally, I had a friend who auditioned yesterday, and she got through to the waiting list for Parade and character performers! I've given her the link to this website and she is gonna check it out and hopefully post her experience on here!
Hope everyone is well!
Started dance at college today, alongside my course! So gonna hurt tomorrow! Haha
Mason :D
Oh and I forgot to add, sorry to hear you didn't get through Peterpan88! Hope you enjoyed the audition though and do re-audition! Next time you might get through! :)
Mason :D
HEY CARLOS welcome to the forum!! Dont be silly your name is lovely :)
its ok if you're only young, probably better.. gives you lots of time to prepare !! And also its better knowing what you want to do now rather than realising when your 35 or something and its too late !!!
Were here to support you 100% like with everyone on this forum so if you have any questions about anything just let us know -_-
By the looks of the website, (www.disneylandparis-casting.com (http://www.disneylandparis-casting.com"%20onclick="window.open(this.href);return%20false;)) they alwyas needs naveens and aladdins because they have seperate auditions just to find those characters.. im not sure if they are only in America / France though.. but its something to ask the CDs at one of the auditions :)
Hope you've enjoyed reading all the thread and found it usefull... even though we do talk some right rubbish at times :p haha!!
Natalie xx
No problem Mason :) Have you emailed Daniel (I think thats his name?) again? Sorry if youve already said this, i cant remember!
Thanks Natalie! And yeah i know what you mean, it's better to decide something like this early on because you probably have a lot more chances.
Oh cool, I didnt actually know they did auditions for seperate characters. I'd feel really paranoid though because i'd be thinking "Ahh they all look much more like Naveen (or whoever) than I do!" so I think I'd feel a bit more pressured. But to be honest i dont think that many people would turn up for the seperate auditions (I could be wrong) so maybe you just apply for that character and send your CV/Picture so they know what character you're hoping for when they see you at the audition? But tbh i could be wrong, i dont know anything haha!
Yeah I've enjoyed reading this thread, usually i'd get bored reading 37 pages on a forum but i honestly didnt! Haha noo you dont talk rubbish! But anyway it makes me laugh :D
Well no I haven't emailed Daniel for the simple reason that me and my friend Carrie (my friend who auditioned wednesday and is now on the waiting list) were talking and she said that he asked everyone who got through at her audition not to email him every month asking if a contract had become avaliable or if their was any news as it annoys him and that he doesn't like it so I'm not going to now. If it's meant to be he'll call me. If he doesn't call me then yeh I'll be upset but they'll see me again at the next audition and that time I'll make sure they take me and hopefully my dancing would have improved so i'll be aiming for Parade & Costume Character! They haven't seen the last of me! hehe ;)
Mason :D
Quote from: "soramason7"Well no I haven't emailed Daniel for the simple reason that me and my friend Carrie (my friend who auditioned wednesday and is now on the waiting list) were talking and she said that he asked everyone who got through at her audition not to email him every month asking if a contract had become avaliable or if their was any news as it annoys him and that he doesn't like it so I'm not going to now. If it's meant to be he'll call me. If he doesn't call me then yeh I'll be upset but they'll see me again at the next audition and that time I'll make sure they take me and hopefully my dancing would have improved so i'll be aiming for Parade & Costume Character! They haven't seen the last of me! hehe ;)
Mason :D
I feel stupid for emailing him the other day now. I didn't mention or ask about contract news though, I just asked him to use my mobile number as main contact. I hope it hasn't ruined my chances of getting a contract seeing as you've just said that it annoys him :/ and he hasn't replied back yet.
Laura:)
Don't worry about it laura! He doesn't mind emails with changes in contact details so the email you showed me the other day should be fine! :) I only found out today so I couldn't tell you the other day. and don't worry about him not replying yet. If he's been auditioning in the UK you might find he has been busy entering all the newest waiting list peeps onto the system.
Mason :D
Alright, thanks Mason that makes me feel better :) I guess it must be annoying to keep receiving emails from hopefuls but it's only because we all want this job so much :D
Laura:)
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Quote from: "itslewis"I have Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party and Disney Villains in two weeks YAY! Still loving it here, hurry up Mason and Laura and come join the fun!!!!!!!!
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Haha!! We can only move as fast as Daniel moves so unless you can move our names up the waiting list we are stuck here lol! ;) Although I do hope it's in time for Christmas! I'd love to be workivg out there for the holiday season! bet it's magical! lol
mason :D
Quote from: "itslewis"I have Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party and Disney Villains in two weeks YAY! Still loving it here, hurry up Mason and Laura and come join the fun!!!!!!!!
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hey, we are trying! Stop writing down all the fun you're having, I am so jealous, lol! Hopefully we'll join you and the others soon and hopefully before Xmas time :D glad you're enjoying it out there and hopefully see you soon!
Laura:)
I went to the audition in London last wednesday. It was a really amazing experience, unfortunately I didnt make it :(
I think i almost did, I made it through the first round, (where you have to do the cowboy and pirate and stuff)
then the dancing bit came, now im not a proffesional dancer so it wasnt perfect, but they made two piles of forms, those that made the cut (the YES) and those that didnt (the No's) and then my form (i cud see it was mine i had 444 a very noticable number) was next to those two by itself. so then after finally everyone was done (some people were send to make uo already) they ended up puting my form with the pile of No's :(
So im thinking wanted to wait and see everyone before they decided to take me or not, if that makes sense. so im pretty bumped cuz i feel like i was pretty close to making it, like really felt like Daniel saw something in me (but i cud totally missinerpreted the way he looked at me of course haha)
I dont know if should just wait 6 months and try again, or should like email Daniel Harding just to like thank him great audition and then let him know that Im still available. i dont know if thats gonna help at all, should i give it a shot or is it just gonna make me look stupid
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Hey Suzie!
Sorry to hear about the audition! That must have been gutting! But don't let it get to ya!
I agree with lewis! just re-audition! Especially before Christmas! Otherwise you might be waiting for a while!
Mason :D
Suzie, I'm pretty sure my application form was the same. I could see the assisstant scribbling on it for quite a while after we'd ended the dance then it was put in a pile with one other form then she gave the pile to him and he handed them back. Hmmm. But to make me feel more disney, I taught some little kids today and made them do the animation stuff to get inspiration for next time. Lol.
Lewis, very jealous of all your updates!!! Hope you're having an amazing time.
Had a day off so went and saw Lewis in his first OUAD parade today and he was GREAT :thumbs: got some pics of him so he can see what he looked like!
Just to let u know what ive got coming up in the next few wks. First shift starts in Disneyland Hotel...talk about throwing me in the deep end :? and then ive got All Stars Express and Woodys Round Up plus learning parade routines so should be fun fun FUN :D Bit nervous as to which characters i'll be friends with as u only find out on the day but hopefully i'll be ok...keep ur fingers crossed for me [-o<
Awesome!! Are you allowed to post the photos or is it against the Disney Character privacy protection blah blah blah?
I guess if she took the photos onstage during the parade, there should be no problem. It's just a regular photo from a (almost) regular guest ;)
But backstage... could be difficult... somethings are allowed (I guess the breakrooms from the regular castmember, NOT from the characters of course) and everything, which doesn't destroy the magic, for example behind the gates, before parade starts and you take a photo from a character, who is putting his.... clothes on ;) you know ^^
It's so nice to hear from you Alaina, and I'm so jealous...I wish I could be with you and the other ones there. But anyways, I'm going to visit you on Halloween :)
Oh, Natalie, what I wanted to say to you - actually since a few days :-*
Every time when I read your posts, it makes me smiling...They are heartwarming, friendly and open... just like you has to be as Castmember.
So I think it's a good thing for you to work at the Disneystore, because they are looking excatly for people like you: open, friendly, giving the guest the feeling, that he's welcome und you're happy to help him.
So even that I wish for that you also work as a character performer someday, I think that working in the Disneystore as merchandise hostess (I guess thats your job description, isn't it?) is also right for you.
Again, wish you a great time there!
Greetings from Germany
Chiyo ^^
Aw what a lovely message Chiyo thank you ever so much :) i am so excited to become a CM and start my career with Disney!
Ooh your audition is getting very close!! When are you going to Paris and are you prepared??
Natalie x
You are very welcome, Natalie. It's just what I think every time, when I read something from you :)
I'll start my journey to Paris on Monday, the 27. evening. So I will have the Tuesday free and I hope, someone can sign me in to the park, so I can fill up myself with disneymagic ;) I've got to ask somebody from the other disneyboard ^^ And then, on the 29th it's my big day and hopefully it will end with a wonder (still dreaming *lol*)
Oh, I don't know, if I'm preapared, I know what do to at the animation section, but I don't have the chance to practise at home, cause there is no space (for big and clear moves :) ) but I try tomomorrow, er, today again at work. If I don't have much customers, there will be a chance.
And otherwise: I got contactlenses, a slimmer slip, a minimizer, new darker haircolor (aubergine), tickets, hostels and next week I'm going to have my headshoot taken, printing my CV and my certificate and my castmember feeedback from WDW.
Still a lot of things to do, and if that is not enough, I have also a litigation (hope that is the right word) running :(
It never get boring here *lol*
When do you start at Disneystore, Natalie?
Quote from: "Chiyo"I guess if she took the photos onstage during the parade, there should be no problem. It's just a regular photo from a (almost) regular guest ;)
But backstage... could be difficult... somethings are allowed (I guess the breakrooms from the regular castmember, NOT from the characters of course) and everything, which doesn't destroy the magic, for example behind the gates, before parade starts and you take a photo from a character, who is putting his.... clothes on ;) you know ^^
There is a strict NO photos/videos policy anywhere backstage altho im sure some people do break it!! You can take photos of the characters in the parks but ur not allowed to tag yourself directly in the photo, you can tag your name but to the edge of the pic so it doesnt give it away. Ive uploaded loads of pics to facebook but not sure if the link will work :?
//http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/album.php?aid=240878&id=511399827&ref=mf
Okay, I can't see the pictures, but I think, it's because we're not friends on Facebook Alaina ^^
Yeah, actually there is the policy, that you're not allowed to take pictures backstage, but in WDW in German Pavillion sometimes wie did, and we also put them online, even with our managers on the picuture. Cause you actually saw only the person, and a bit of the background, which doesn't destroy any magic.
But if you into the tunnels in MK (I hope I'm allowed to say that ;) ) there is a announcent, that you're not alloewed to take any piuctures. So in MK they are really strict with that policy.
Not to be tagged in the picture or in a video... not everybody does this. There are (old) videos on youtube, which have the "tag" from the person in the description.
But I can understand th policy and I swear by Mickey Mouse (XDDDD), that I will hold on to it :)
Hey guys, went into the disney store today to give my details in so they could put them in the system :D The woman there wasn't sure how it should be done as she'd just got back from holiday, so im going back tomorrow when the general manager is there who i intereviewed with so itll all get sorted then.. so excited! The people who I spoke to seemed so lovely and were really excited that I was starting, i think theyre looking forward to some new CMs :D
Something i do need your help with... as you probably know, everyone in the store has the name of a character on their badge along with their real name, and everyone gets to choose their own. I want to be something abit different because people have the obvious ones so id want someone like a supporting role character thats interesting :D
wonder if anyone has any ideas!!! :D
The ones ive seen in the store so far.. are Yago, Stitch, and Narla :D
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^ mmmm or not :/
Natalie, how about a villain (Cruella deVil, Maleficent etc) or something totally random like Duchess/Marie from Aristocats. Haha, totally random there
haha im liking the randomness :P id like to be a villain to be honest!! perhapss... dr facilier or somethingg .. :D Haha, ive never seen aristocats but i definitely need too!! x
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Yaaaay lew!! Omgggg I love all the pirates, hook is amazing, make sure uu scare lotsa kids!! I wore a pirate hat the whole of our last trip, and one of the pirates from DOUD knocked it off my head and it almost went under the float LOL he propa freaked out and grabbed it so quick! It was funnnyyy :D we loved it xxx
Quote from: "itslewis"Alaina, we shouldn't say 'I'm doing this then doing this' as this is breaking the Disney way!!! I've done it LOL but i'm sure they look on this forum so be careful!
Ooopsy naughty me....my lips are sealed from now on :P
How about Boo Natalie?? Shes soooo cute :D
Gnaaaaaaaaaah, I'm totally confused now:
I thought I know how a cowboy walks. I did it,... and it looked like disabled *dropp*
Now I'm watching "Shang High Noon", and they walk just ...normal? Only when they're doing the duel thing... then they have a special kind of walking, but backwards...
I'm so confused... can somebody help please?
Wow ok long post coming up haha
natalie what about yzma? from Emperor's new Groove! She's evil she is funny! and as of yet i don't remember seeing anyone with her name!
Well done to you Lewis! Bet that must have been amazing! and sounds like you have an amazing week ahead of you as well!
alaina! wow working in the hotels in your first week! wow! Tha's amazing! and the all star express! God i'm so Jealous of all of you out there! lol
Chiyo! Don't panic! Its completely down to your interpretation! There is nothing wrong in using stereotypical moves so if it comes down to it use the old cowboy showdown walk! So leg wide apart feet turned out to the side and pretend to hold guns! or just watch toy story and study Jessie and Woody's walk! Thats always a good idea! Research haha
on other note has anyone seen Rihanna's new music video! I ask coz there is one moment where she is standing on top of a tank wearing Mickey Mouse ears! It looks rather random! HAHA!!!
And finally as of tomorrow Laura and myself would have been on the waiting for 2 months! WHY IS IT DRAGGING!!!!!! I just want that phone call! It feels like I've been waiting forever! ARGHHH!!!! Lol
Mason :D
Quote from: "soramason7"And finally as of tomorrow Laura and myself would have been on the waiting for 2 months! WHY IS IT DRAGGING!!!!!! I just want that phone call! It feels like I've been waiting forever! ARGHHH!!!! Lol
Mason :D
aaaaah, I know Mason! These two months have gone so quickly! I just want to get out there. Please phone, RING!!!
Laura:)
haha going quick for you and slow for me! HAHA Who knows! I pray we get a call soon! I wanna get out there so much!!!
Mason :D
And me!! Everytime the phone rings I get excited, lol :D
Laura:)
Good luck both of you. I genuinely hope you get your Disney calls!! :)
Thank you so much Mason!
Yeah, I told my co-worker the problem today, and she explained me exactly the same :)
So I tried - and it feels so much more dumb: Means, that is right! *lol*
At the moment I'm practicing the whole animation section (still don't satisfied with my interpretation of my two villains: evil queen/witch and Frollo. Maybe I will skip Frollo and take another one ^^")
Gnaaah, I don't know... I wanna do it right, but I don't know what is right. And I don't know if I really be courageous enough to do it (I know, that's silly but I'm special in this case *lol*)
But I will see. I can only practice, then I guess they will also explain it to us, and probably I'm able to watch the others first, depends on my number, right?
One week from now on, and then I'm on my way to Paris *jump*
Masoooooon.... they should call you now!!!! And you too, Laura! :)
(And they should take me, so I can work with you together *jump*)
I know, I'm crazy, but I like it *giggle*
Chiyo....DONT PANIC!! To be honest the animation music i had was so fast i didnt have time to really think about it. Just make sure your Princess curtsey and wave is good :)
Hey guys, sorted everything with Disney today..was there talking to the manager and i had to choose my character then so good job i thought about it ! :P thanks for the suggestions, Mason btw ive never seen ENG but i have it on dvd so i shall watch it soon ;)
i chose the character Kevin :D Hehehehehehehehehehe it means something to me and my best friends but its two disney characters in one so i thought it was ace... Eg. Kevin Jonas, (i love the jonas brothers a lil too much) :P and Kevin the Snipe (colourful bird) from Up :D I do an AMAZING impression of him so im excited for it to be socially acceptable ;) LOL <3 Yaaayyy!!!
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AWWWW! That is such a cool character! I love kevin (the bird NOT the jonas borther!) he is so cool! Although if it was me I would have picked Doug! Or Goofy! (Don't know if anyone has picked up on it but I LOVE GOOFY!!!!) lol
and Chiyo! Just be mad! All The Best People Are! (hehe who knows the quote?) Alaina is completely right it goes so fast you don't actually have time to think about it! That way it looks complete natural! lol
Mason :D
Oh good call with Kevin!!! He is amazing :) blararlaralarala
Yeah, I'm going to try it to the which you postet here (Mardi Gras Parade) but at the moment I just have the counts (five for each character, right?)
So, well, I promise not to think, just to do, and I will do a wonderful princess curtsey (even that I don't believe, that I can be a princess).But I have to practice and coordinate the special princess wave ;) I know it, but I can't do it yet ^^"
Also there is an alternative second villain waiting... cause I'm not sure, if my Frollo is good enough *lol*
Any suggestions? :)
And I still have to find a way to get in to the park on Tuesday. The person which I wanted to sign me is on holiday with her family and she already used her entries for her sisters - what I can understand of course.
And you guys are still too new to the job to have this Pass en Scène, right? (To Alaina, Lewis... and I just forgot the third one, I'm so sorry :( ^^")
But a One-Day-One-Park-Ticket shouldn't be that expensive, so I will give it a try :)
Natalie, I wish you a wonderful time at the Disneystore! I'm still thinking to join you, if I don't get the job at DLP now (which is very possible ^^)
Chiyo it's 8 beats for each character and with the villians it doesn't matter what you do as long as you look evil! Mwahahahahaa! just go for it! hehe
Mason :D
8 Beats?
But somebody posted the time, how long the animation sections runs... it was from 0:14 to 0:34 (Mardi Gras Parade Song). With this time I couldn't do it with 8 beats, the time is too short. That was the reason, why I tried it with five beats, and that workd within the time.
But I guess, it actually doesn't matter, just doing the animation, big and clear, and the most important thing: having fun. Am I right? :)
So, now I'm figuring out, how I will handle it with the entry.
I have two free tickets for Disneyparks all over the the world (excluding Tokyo Disneyland), and four days, I want to spent at DLP. Three of them at Halloween (29th to 31st October), and one on Tuesday the 28th September.
And a homepage, which offer tickets a few euros cheaper then Disneyland.
What should I do:
-spend 53 Euros for 1 Day, 2 Parks next Tuesday (the day before Auditions), then spend the two free tickets and one 1 Day 2 Parks on the Halloween weekend
or
- spend one free ticket on Tuesday (day before - you know ;) ), and spend one 2 Days 2 Parks Ticket on Halloween Weekend
Price DLP: 2 Days 2 Parks 118 Euros
the other homepage: 2 Days 2 Parks 79,50
After calculating I can see, that's better to use the second possibility: I'm going to save 26,50 Euros.
Sorry, if I bore you, but I have to make a good decision, and if you want to suggest, or help, I would't say no :)
Haha Mase someone walkd in the room wehn i was sorting everything called Ryan and he had Goofy on his nametag!! and i think someone else in the shop is boo, and someone is Minnie !!
Chiyo how come you have free tickets?! thats right good xx
It's because I worked in Disneyworld for one year, I've been a Castmember, and they get two free tickets every half year. Actually I had to get another two for this summer, but there was a mistake, and I was to lazy to go after it (on my last day, when I wanted to check the problem with managers, they had team day, and we had other managers who didn't know anything :( )
But, as I can see now, it would have been better to go for the other ones too. They are missing now :cry:
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that IS very random ! :P
You may wear socks -_-
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Lol! t'was random! lol but yeh you can chose to keep your socks on or take them off!
Just thought I'd add...
HAPPY 2 MONTH ANNIVERSARY TO ME, LAURA AND THE WAITING LIST! HAHA
Mason :D
haha, yeah Happy anniversary! :D
Laura:)
WOW! i havent been on here for sooo long! just spent like 45 mins catching up with whats been going on lol. Got an e-mail back from Daniel but took about a week. and still no news boo :( my phone rang the other day with an unknown number and i got so excited but turned out to be a sales call :( weve been waiting so long just wanna get a call soon. well done to every1 thats got through auditions recently and an extra well done to every1 thats out there at the min. so pleased for you...but so jealous as well lol!
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My friend got put on the waiting list, and after 6 months of not been called, she gt a letter telling her to re-audition and didnt get through the first round.. :( crazzzyyy. but then another of my friends auditioned one january and was given a contract for the summer months as she was at uni... :) good luck to everyone on the list.
Guys, I need your support... just came back from the doctor.... Suspected colitis... I am very happy... *ironic mode*
but the doctor told me already, that I can go to Paris, I just will be a little weak from antibiotic.
Tomorrow she will tell me the results.
Please hope with me the best....
That's horrible news, Chiyo! Don't worry though I'm sure you'll be fine! On the day of the audition just try not to think about the antibiotics too much, otherwise it'll weigh you down and you'll feel too self concious. Just pretend you're not on them! I can't really explain it, but honestly you'll be fine! At least your doctor has confirmed that you can go to Paris, that's a good thing. However, if you're feeling TOO weak on the day (I won't say don't go because I think you've already payed for the trip havent you??) just try not to push yourself too much.
Sorry I couldnt be of more help (others will probably give better advice), hope the results tomorrow are fine and best of luck to you!! :)
Thank you Naveen!
Yeah, I think it's really a thing of the attitude - if hold on to it, it won't make any hard problems. Or just: "Hakuna matata!"
My, doctor confirmed the trip, just because, there were a long preparing and I've already booked and paid almost everything, so she actually can't say no ;)
And I think she likes me and wishes the best for me - just guessing ^^"
But I'm sure, it will all work out... I mean, there had to come something, everything was to easy so far. That's not usual for me *dropp*
But thank you for your words... I'll let you know, how the audition went - with or without antibiotics :)
All-clear! Just phoned my doctor, and she told me, everything is okay, no colitis or something else.... probably just the hormones or the stress I had the last days!
I'm so happy, no antibiotic, no weakness, I'm able to give 100% *big smile*
Thank you again, Naveen! (the only prince I like, but not in the movie, but as a character in the parks: He's very cool!)
That's really good news Chiyo :D
Good luck on your audition.
Thank you, Terkina!
Chiyo, fantastic news that you arn't ill!! Hopefully you're feeling alot better now :)
Ohhhh your audition is SO close!! When do you go to Paris?
I hope you've been practicing lots on that smile !! :D
Im sure you will do absolutely fantastic, just give it your everything, that's all anyone can ask :)
To everyone else. HI it's been ages since i've been here..(like.. a full thread page :o) so how's it going everyone :D
I bought a new album the other day called The Best of Disneyland Paris and it's fab :) lots of just instrumental music but it's lovely, makes me feel right there in the magic! I wish i was ! :'(
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Hello Natalie!
Yeah, that were horrible hours, not to know what's going on, and what influence it all will have to audition.
But now everything is fine, still have some things to do, which I couldn't do the last two days because of my stomach, but when I'm all finished, I'll start my journey to Paris on Monday evening. So will have a whole day to spend in Disneyland to get inspiration and filling me up with magic.
Actually I know, what I will do at the animation stage, but didn't practice a lot... cause I'm special in this things. I can't do that for my own, can't do it, when I'm alone, can't do it, when one person or more I know are with me.
But I can do it at a different place, with a lot of strange people and people which are doing the same. Sounds like an audition? ;)
So, I hope the setting and the atmosphere on Wednesday will work out for my special needs, and it's going to be a wonderful day. I'm pretty sure, I will not make it this time, cause I don't know exactly what I have to expect, or what they expect from me. I mean, everyone here at this board did his and her best, to tell, and give advices, but in some things you also have to make your own experience.
Not to get too nervous my strategy is: I'm excited to see Disneyland on Tuesday, I'm very happy to go in in and enjoy everything there, and the audition is just a thing, I will do on the next day. I don't give that importance to it right now, cause I'm going in circles by thinking all the time: what should I do, how should I do it, will it be right and so on... I will just make it, give my best, checking out how it feels at auditions, and take with me all experience I can get.
So, I feel very relaxed right now, just excited to see the park again, from what I dreamed so many years (since 1995). Everything is fine, everything is Hakuna Matata ^^
Lovely Greetings from Germany
Chiyo ^^
JUST LIKE WE DREEEEEAAAAAMED IT :) Guess who was on parade today...only a rope carrier but learnt some of the choreography last night....so exciting :)
AS FAR AS I CAN SEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
fab alaina!!! <3 xx
Okay, guys... this is probably my last post before my journey to Paris will start.
I wanted to say thank you for all your help, your advices, for the fun we had, and thank you to Alaina and Lewis for the updates from there, which gave us a wonderful insight of working in Disneyland and helping the characters :)
So, on Wednesday, when I'm out fo the audition I will send a message with my cellphone to Twitter, and that will also be posted to Facebook. If someone wants to add me at one these social networks, to give message directly in to this board, here are my ID's:
Twitter: ChiyoSiniya
Facebook: Nicole Grahlow (yeah it's my real name *giggle*)
I guess I will have a short look here tomorrow but I don't think I will post something... Still many things to do tomorrow ;)
Again, for one last time:
Big big thank you to you all!!!
Let's go for it! :)
Lovely greetings from Germany
Chiyo = ^.^=
Hey! Sorry I haven't left any messages recently! Been a little busy at the moment!
Chiyo! Omg it sounds like you have had a rollercoaster week! Glad to hear everything is okay though! And the best of luck to you! Give it your all and have a great time! Just smile and you'll be fine! I've added ya on both Facebook and Twitter so let me know how it goes! Good luck! Xxxx
Alaina!!! That is so cool! Even if you were just a rope holder haha!!
Mason :D
Good Luck with your audition Chiyo, will be keeping my fingers crossed for you,
Kelly xx [-o<
BEST OF LUCK CHIYO!! (nicole) ;)
just give it your all and enjoy every minute !!!
:)
looking forward to hearing from you and have a safe journey
Natalie xx
Best of luck Chiyo!! Hope you get it! :D
Hi guys! I'm new to this forum and currently on the waiting list so thought i'd say hi! I've read the whole thread (congrats btw to Alaina Lewis and Luke!) and i wanted to discuss something!
Ok.... so i just read something interesting and thought I'd ask you guys for your opinions. In another forum there were a group of people who had auditioned and were on the waiting list. This is what they were saying:
QuoteI've started to suspect that many of you think the "waiting list" is exactly what the same suggests. I think it would become clearer if you thought of it as a not-a-complete-reject list under a politer name.
There are almost always many more applicants for a job than there are positions to fill. The applicants that the employers like the most will get the work. The rest are out of luck. When more positions become available the employers start trying to recruit more people. But Disney is in an awkward position: if one of their employees quits they need to find a replacement faster than the normal recruitment process allows. (They can hardly say to an inquisitive child: "Where's Cinderella? Oh, she kept complaining about the working conditions and had a habit of turning up drunk so we sacked her".) So they have the "waiting list". If they need someone at short notice they have a pool of people they can draw on as a stop-gap measure.
But it's not a first in, first out list. When you're on the waiting list you're not in a queue to get the job. You're someone who didn't make it, but you weren't so bad that they're not prepared to reconsider in an emergency. But when they have more time available they'll go through the audition process again because they're looking for the most suitable people at that time, not what's left of the people who were out of luck last time. After all, some performers who are exactly what they are looking for may have become available since the last auditions, and some people on the waiting list may no longer be interested. Why shouldn't they try to get the best they can while keeping their list of contacts up to date?
now some people on this forum were saying that the waiting list basically meant that they were being rejected straight away (which we know isn't true as people like Alaina, Lewis and Luke were on the waiting list and got calls out there) especially if you didn't a contract on the day! They were also saying the only chance of getting out there was if there was an emergency which is rare.
So my question is what do you guys think about this?
Jim
That's an interesting take on the waiting list situation and I guess I pretty much agree with it.
However, judging from the audition I attended, it's not always about the talent, because out of the people that got on the waiting list, I'd say only 2 of the 15 or so boys managed to pick up the dance to a decent standard. But yea, I pretty much would agree with what that post says.
Just hoping next time, it's an contract on the day for me. Lol!
Quote from: "farmerjim7"Hi guys! I'm new to this forum and currently on the waiting list so thought i'd say hi! I've read the whole thread (congrats btw to Alaina Lewis and Luke!) and i wanted to discuss something!
Ok.... so i just read something interesting and thought I'd ask you guys for your opinions. In another forum there were a group of people who had auditioned and were on the waiting list. This is what they were saying:
QuoteI've started to suspect that many of you think the "waiting list" is exactly what the same suggests. I think it would become clearer if you thought of it as a not-a-complete-reject list under a politer name.
There are almost always many more applicants for a job than there are positions to fill. The applicants that the employers like the most will get the work. The rest are out of luck. When more positions become available the employers start trying to recruit more people. But Disney is in an awkward position: if one of their employees quits they need to find a replacement faster than the normal recruitment process allows. (They can hardly say to an inquisitive child: "Where's Cinderella? Oh, she kept complaining about the working conditions and had a habit of turning up drunk so we sacked her".) So they have the "waiting list". If they need someone at short notice they have a pool of people they can draw on as a stop-gap measure.
But it's not a first in, first out list. When you're on the waiting list you're not in a queue to get the job. You're someone who didn't make it, but you weren't so bad that they're not prepared to reconsider in an emergency. But when they have more time available they'll go through the audition process again because they're looking for the most suitable people at that time, not what's left of the people who were out of luck last time. After all, some performers who are exactly what they are looking for may have become available since the last auditions, and some people on the waiting list may no longer be interested. Why shouldn't they try to get the best they can while keeping their list of contacts up to date?
now some people on this forum were saying that the waiting list basically meant that they were being rejected straight away (which we know isn't true as people like Alaina, Lewis and Luke were on the waiting list and got calls out there) especially if you didn't a contract on the day! They were also saying the only chance of getting out there was if there was an emergency which is rare.
So my question is what do you guys think about this?
Jim
Yes, I remember that because I think I wrote on that forum too ;)
basically...at the end of the day, they are a business. I think they know exactly what they are looking and the majority of people that turn up, they are not interested in whatsoever BUT...to stop people saying they are discriminating(e.g. people might say they don't employ ethnic minorities or they don't employ people of avereage height or they don't employ those who can't dance etc.) I think, like all other businesses, they invite everyone. So it all looks nice and fluffy and politically correct in the advert and its made to look as if we all have an equal chance("open audition"-so that we don't sue them). Look at nearly every audition advert and it will say special consideration is given to certain groups of people(usually the very short and the very tall and more recently dead ringers for Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen and Dr Facilier), to me that is a dead giveaway that you are more likely to get the job or eventually be selected if you fit into one of these categories...but they can't write that in the advert which is why they say "all heights(dancing and non-dancing) welcome" :P ...
As for the "waiting list"...if you fit into any of the special categories(whatever they designate as special at the time) I think you stand the best chance of ever getting a call ;) be it in 6 months or 6 days. For some of the rest of us, they are just keeping us quiet by giving us that little card saying that we may get a call, after all fobbing you off with the potential "dreams come true" charade is easier than saying "you're unsuccessful"(I mean, this company famous for making dreams come true would look quite heartless if they told you there and then that really, they don't want you)...
Oh jeez you people don't know how many times I have just wanted to say to them "if I audition, do I actually stand a chance, EVER? REALLY???" :oops: sometimes I really do think that if they stopped trying to be nice to everyone and just told the truth about exactly what they are looking for it would save a lot of us the time, effort and anguish :(
*sigh*...ok, Rant over! NEXT!!!
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I dont agree with all that about the waiting list, i do think that they genuinely do need the people there and this has been shown by this thread success stories!! (and many more to come hopefully) !:D
However.. i do agree with Heffalumpy though, i wish they'd just say exactly what they are looking for each time ! And maybe sometimes just say to people, this is why you are not right !! Im sure a group of people wouldnt sue the company if at an audition they were told "Sorry you are too short for the roles we are looking for this time, but please audition next time when we are looking people under 5ft" etcccc... surely this would make more sence and would benefit everyone ! :lol:
I guess theyre just too scared of causing offense or being un-PC :lol:
LEWIS LOVE YOUR SIG!! Official CMs ftw! :P xx
Well I certainly wouldn't mnd them just telling the truth about what they need for once ;) I think its an insult to your intelligence to allow you to believe you might be suitable when really they know you're not and perhaps in a few cases, might never be. Sometimes the truth hurts but its better than a wasted journey. Anyway...time will tell. Sometimes I wonder if you would stand a better chance with the American Parks(bigger, higher staff turnover, more demand etc.)...shame really.
So who's next? Any more audition stories from anyone? :mrgreen: Anyone visiting the parks for Halloween or Christmas?
Oh heffalumpy don't make me sad!! I wish more than anything that I was going over for halloween!! :( on the brightside, me and my friend are looking into travelling next year and going to LA so while were there I plan to go to the original disneyland!!! Eeeeee!! :D anyone here ever been?? Xxx
Quote from: "Heffalumpy"Well I certainly wouldn't mnd them just telling the truth about what they need for once ;) I think its an insult to your intelligence to allow you to believe you might be suitable when really they know you're not and perhaps in a few cases, might never be. Sometimes the truth hurts but its better than a wasted journey. Anyway...time will tell. Sometimes I wonder if you would stand a better chance with the American Parks(bigger, higher staff turnover, more demand etc.)...shame really.
So who's next? Any more audition stories from anyone? :mrgreen: Anyone visiting the parks for Halloween or Christmas?
I think they do want you, it's just the case of when they need you! People come and go all the time, so they need people ready for when they leave :)
Quote from: "itslewis"I think they do want you, it's just the case of when they need you! People come and go all the time, so they need people ready for when they leave.
And trust me guys, insiders scoop.. this Halloween is going to be AMAZING! I already know what the story is for the big show mwuahahahahahaha
I am still so jealous of you Lewis! But glad you're having fun. I so hope I am there before Christmas!
Laura:)
Hey Guys
I read that forum too when i was on the waiting list and i was in the same frame of mind as them but what Lewis says is true. The only people who get offered a contract on the day are face characters and they normally leave for the park within 2 wks or less. You will get people of all heights in your formation, im the smallest in mine at 5"1 but we have guys over 6" in there plus girls of 'average' height, around 5'4-5'8. I do think the waiting list does have some kind of luck involved in it as there are so many auditions held over the world but i guaruntee that every person on it is there because they fulfill the specification for a character, whether someone in your height range leaves tho is a different matter. I know a lot of contracts are ending in November so maybe theyll have a big intake then....fingers crossed some of u guys will get a call!
Halloween does sound good here but sadly im not involved in it, im just there to provide backup to people who are being taken out of their normal roles to fulfill extra ones over the Halloween period. Hopefully i'll get more of an active role over Christmas but we'll see! fingers crossed :)
I don't think Disney would put us on the waiting list for the fun of it. They need people on there to make sure that if anybody leaves then they have plenty of people who can take their place (pretty much what Lewis and Alaina have said).
I'm 2 months into my waiting list and I still feel very hopeful that I will get a call ;). Here's hoping x finger's crossed x
Laura:)
I'm about to watch Mulan :D
Haven't seen this film in a while and I love it!
Laura:)
Okay, guys, I'm back from Paris...
I don't know, If someone read it on Twitter or Facebook....
I made it through the animation stage, but was cut after the first dance stage. I expected that, but you will get a report soon. First have to relax, sleep and eat and so :)
But I'm satisfied... It was amazing! But you know that XDDD
Just a quick update for everyone...I auditioned in Leeds in september (I did manage to get there in the end) and basically I did the first character section and then they called everyones numbers, and the people said yes to each number, and my number was NOT called. I accepted that result and went home. However i was the smallest person in the room, and i have previous character experience, of doing meet and greets, shows etc. Therefore I emailed Daniel asking him how to improve at my audition, and I got this reply today...
Dear Rachael,
I am very confused about your audition, as we did not ask you to leave as we were very interested in you, however you left the audition and we were not able to find you.
You are more than welcome to attend our next set of UK auditions.
Daniel Harding
...Therefore i am totally GUTTED right now!!!!!!!! I swear he did not say my number because i would of said yes to it. : (
I just want to cry :(
Oh noooooooooooo, smallblonde... when they call your number that means your're out, you're cut.
The "yes" what they had to say is only the confirmation, that they understood the number.
If your number was not called means, you're moved up to next stage - and you left?!?!? Noooo...
Haven't you seen that the people, whose numbers where called left the room, and only them?
Okay... be very quick looking for the next audition, cause mine yesterday was one of the last before Christmas. I don't know, if they will hold any auditions (open or private) in UK these next days before Christmas.
If you don't get one before Christmas, if they're done for this year, you can reapply after Christmas.
And then, don't leave the room until they say it exactly to you, alright?
Greetings, Chiyo *needs to sleep* ^^"
Oh no Rachael thats such a shame,
yes i do agree the way they do the cuts now it very awkward, if they call your number it means you are cut. The reason they get you to say yes is so they dont get awkward situations where people miss their number being called and they end up staying even though they are not needed.
Congratulations for getting through to the next stage, even though you didn't stay which is a terrible shame, at least you know your definitely in for a chance next time as of the lovely email from Daniel, and the fact you actually did get through!!
Try not to think too much about it, i know its a shame but whats happened is unchangable now, but just be more prepared and be excited for the next audition, its very exciting for you that they actually have told you they are interested!!
:)
CHIYO WELL DONE for gettin through the first stage !!! :) i bet uu had a wonderful time and im very excited to hear about your trip! xx
...Omg its crazy because im sure he said that if he called the number then it meant that you stayed and there was a confusion with this one girl when he called 292...and i was 229...so it may have been a mistake...im not sure. I just replied to daniel and said thank you for the feedback and that i would be auditioning again later. i am just finishing my final year of uni so arent to fussed about auditioning now....i will look for auditions for nearer to when im graduating lol....still rather gutted tho, and glad i emailed him. i was totally confused at the fact that i wasnt considered when i have previous experience and cos im small...but turns out i was considered...but left. hopefully it'll be all ok next time :)
I didn't know that was the way you found out who was cut, so when I didn't hear my number, I was gutted. Then when he said if I've called out your number, thank you, I had the biggest emotion change. But one lad obviously wasn't listening and stayed for the dance, and when we got into groups he was left on his own, so they let him dance anyway!
Okay, here is a short report from my very first audition...
I arrived on tuesday morning in Paris and first I had to find my hostel. Not so easy, especially when you walk in the wrong direction ;)
But I asked the people (in English!) and they helped me (also in English!) to find my way.
But I couldn't get into the room now, so I had to change clothes in a very small toilette and then I was on my way to Disneyland.
I was so happpy to be there, I had tears in my eyes when I walked down the Main Street U.S.A. and saw the wonderful pink castle again.
Walked around Fantasyland, saw I few characters there and landed in Frontierland in Pirates of the Caribbean.
Inside the ride I got the message from my friend who was about to arrive at Disneyland and I went back to Town Square to meet him there.
We watched All Stars Express, rode Space Mountain, saw Captain Eo (amazing movie) and saw the OAUD - in the rain. But I was so happy to be there, so it didn't matter, that I got a little bit wet. Just heard the song directly on the Central Plaza: "Just Like We Dreamed It", thought of my audition and knew, everything will be fine.
We did Phantom Manor and at the end we also watched the Show Time Spectacular.
A great day in Disneyland, and I felt ready for audition!
Next I got up very early, and without stress I got ready to go. Caught the "wrong" metro, just to learn, that that way would be much more easier to get to the station I had to.
And again, I walked the wrong way, and again, French people helped me with the best English they could.
At least I found the dance studio, and I was the third person who arrived - one hour to early :)
We were talking, watching the people, who were arriving, and ten minutes before they let us in, my friend came finally also.
Then we went in, some of us (we were around 50 people: exactly what I expected and wished :) ) changed clothes. So, we were in a big room with a mirror, and we had to be measured. Me, my friend, another guy who already worked at Disney and a Japanese girl who was seeking for work in France were the last people in line.
Usually I'm 171 centimeters, which is about 5,6 ft, but they measured 5,5 ft. Okay...
We got our forms to fill out and also our numbers (I was 384 one of the last ^^), and they splitted us in two parts: one French part and one international. Daniel had the International, and he explained everything what we had to fill out. And he also translated the presentation. Most of the things I knew already cause of the experience I have already with Disney and because of this board of course :)
They also said, if you're not feeling comfortable with the conditions of the job, you can leave now. One person left...
After that, they explained us the animation section, and we had the chance to practice. First in a big group, then in smaller, and then they told us, that we're doing this "one last time again". Every one knew, that this is going to be the audition - and I started to die ;)
Our group was the second last, and we had a five-formation. Like the five-eyes on a dice, and I was right in front, nearest to the CD's. So, I did my animation as good as I could (changed some plans I had before and I guess it was a gut decision).
Then they were calling the numbers (and explained the system with calling the number, then you have to say yes to confirm that you understood your number, take your bag and leave) I waited for my number, waited, and waited... and it didn't came.
There was a girl we watched. The two guys an I we were pretty sure, she would be a perfect Tiana, she had the skin tone, her movements where beautiful - and she was cut! We couldn't understand that... and I couldn't realize that I made it through the animation stage.
But I knew, the dance would be hard, and I knew, that I wouldn't make it - I'm just a beginner, taking dance classes since two month: That wouldn't be enough for Disney!
At the beginning it was okay, but the more steps and parts we learned, the more difficult it was, and I just messed everything up.
Daniel explained to us:"If you're a perfect dancer, and you don't smile, I'm not interested in you. If you're the worst dancer, but have the biggest smile though, I am interested in you!"
Now I know, it was just a saying (they WERE looking for good dancers), but it was a motivation. Just to do it, not to give up, there is probably a chance that you could make it. But if you don't try you've already lost.
I realized that I was going to perform a Disney choreography, and this circumstance made me really happy and smiling, even that really messed up everything. It was such a shame, but I had fun :D
There were two groups, who had to dance twice, and our group was one of them. Because on of our guys probably missed the start, and then he went to the CD's and talked to them. They changed his position with the position of my friend, and we had do do it again.
After all were finished, the next cut was going on. And like I expected, my number was called. Honestly, I was a little bit disappointed, but still thought, it's okay. Yeah, I were happy again, cause I was proud to that I made it so far - I didn't expected that. (I know it's a little bit weird ;))
So, next thing was my friend was cut to... he didn't complained or anything, but as we were to leave, they called him back, and they found out, as he had to change position with the other guy, they forgot to change the forms. So the cut of my friend was a mistake :)
He is now on the waiting list and he told me that they approved him for Mad Hatter. Wow, that is amazing, isn't it?
They told us, that we could reapply after Christmas for th next set of auditions - and in Paris they are held every month. So, my next chance is coming up, and I can't wait :)
But I have to practice my dancing, getting better, so I'll have a chance!
After my friend came out, we went to see Notre Dame, searched for the restrooms in the Louvre, walked down the Champs Èlyseès (stopped at the Disney Store :D ) and saw the Eiffel Tower. It was so great, to see all that (finally) and I really enjoyed it. My friend (no he's not my boyfriend, just to make that clear ;) ) told me a lot of things about the work at character and parade department, nice things ... and not so nice things. But it was very interesting, and I know, that won't be enough for me just to be guest at the Disney Parks.
I'm not a guest, I'm a Castmember!
And I will do everything to get a job at Disneyland Paris, cause I know, that there is my place.
Oookay, that was a long post... didn't wanted to tell so much... but... okay, hope you'll like it.
Again, I want to thank you for all advices you gave me, for believing in me and crossing fingers (if you did ;), I don't think I would have made it so far without you.
But if I got a contract, probably it were a little bit uncomfortable for me to tell you that good news. You know why?
Because I think it would be a little bit unfair: Mason and Laura are waiting since two month, Natalie went to three (?) auditions without any positive result, and then I would have come here and got it? No, that wouldn't be that fair...
So, I knew the best will happen, and it did. Everything is fine, and the calls are going out to Mason and Laura, Natalie will have the time of her life at the Disney Store and I will enjoy my upcoming trip to DLP on Halloween and prepare myself for the dancing stage.
Isn't that wonderful? *smile*
Now, I'm tired, I feel the experience of the last to days... need to sleep ;)
Good night together and nice dreams
Chiyo :)
what a fantastic report Chiyo thank you ! sounds like a worth while trip and im so jealous of you for spending time in Disneyland Paris. :D xx
Oh Chiyo! Bless ya! You're so lovely lol! I was so gutted when I saw you didn't get through, but I'm glad you are being positive about the whole thing! You tried your best and had a good time! That's all that matters! And don't be silly! If you had got a contract of course you could have told us! I think we would all be so happy for you! If there is one thing to learn about this industry it's that not every audition will be a successful one. Sometimes you aren't right for the role, other times there are just people who are more talented! Its just the way it goes! I'm starting to think about other options now as it goes. I will wait for Disney but I'm starting to think I probably won't be getting that call, but I'm fine with that! I'm working on my drama school application so it's all good! And if I don't get the call and I'm unsuccessful at gaining a drama school placement I will of course be re-auditioning for Disney! They haven't seen the last of me! Lol :)
And farmer Jim I too have read that forum and saw that comment, I do disagree with the statement. I believe that Disney do use people on there waiting list! As the others all pointed out Luke, Lewis and Alaina where all on the waiting list and receive contracts! So I do disagree but I also agree with Heffalumpy and Natalie. I think they do need to tell people what they are looking for to allow people to judge whether they are right for the role or not. But I think they are getting better with that, especially in the stage adverts. (I found one in an older stage where they literally said everything they were after!)
Smallblonde, I can't believe it. I'm so sorry to hear your story. I can complete understand your frustration! At least you know that they are interested in you! Defo reapply! It's a must lol!
Lewis and Alaina, so glad to hear your having a good time in Paris! Hope everything is going well out there! :)
Sorry i havent been posting as much as usual. I've just gone back to college and been so busy. I'm also unwell at the moment suffering with flu! Word for the wise, a 3 hour dance lesson and flu is not a good thing especially when the dance teacher bends you in ways you don't normally bend haha things I do for the college haha!
Mason :D
Thank you guys. I'm glad you liked my report... even that are some mistakes in there, just saw them. I was really tired, when I typed it *giggle*
Mason, you were gutted because of me??? Wow, that makes me blush and I'm Bashful again just like at the audition ;)
But it's good to hear (actually to read *smile) that you wouldn't be disappointed or jealous or something else, if I got through ^^"
But for me it's not so easy for me like for you... I know there is no other place for me to be happy... I did a lot of things in my life already, and nothing was right - except for Disney :)
So I will continue to fight for my dream.
Natalie, I really believe that you are a little bit jealous - I would be the same. And actually, I still wish you could come on Halloween - even that we don't know each other, just here at this board.
Btw... I just booked everything for my Halloween Trip: I'm so excited!
And on Monday I will ask at my dance school, what we can do to improve my dance skills for the next audition :)
So, again, a lot of things to do, because: After the audition is before the audition :D
Now I'm hungry XDDD
...OMG I saw Disney on Ice today... :D It was unbelievable....so magical. I felt as though the kids are sometimes too young to appreciate how spectatcle it really is. I thought i was in heaven... :D The cast were amazing, their skating was sooo incredible...(woody fell over though hehe) deffinatly worth going to see. I absolutly loved it :minnie:
Lol at woody!
AND OMGGGGG im seeing it on friday 19th nov with like... 10 of my friends or something.. all total disney geeks but im the worst ;) we booked like.. 3 months ago seriously. Cant even wait !!! tis gonna be amazing !!
:D:D
glad you enjoying it rachael.. who did you go with?? :D xx
Yehh it was so magical, having never been to disney watching the show made me truely understand the magic, and passion that is shown. I went on my own...haha like a geek. but it was soooo unbelievable. I even cried at one point. Lol. I never expected it to be so powerful. DEFFINATLY worth seeing!! Im sure u'll have an amazing time.
Hi everyone!!
Thanks for your amazing audition report Chiyo! I have a few questions about the audition process in Paris if your don't mind. Were the auditions in the city? or were they nearer the parks? and you said you were in the international group, so they don't mind foreign people (i.e non french) attending those auditions? and of the 50 people who were there (such a small number compared to the London auditions!!!) how many do you think got through the first round?
Glad you went and had a good time (I am loving Dresden and should be coming to Leipzig some time soon!)
Hello Disneybud!
Sure, I don't mind to answer questions :)
That's why I'm here (not all but yes XDD)
Okay, they held the audition in the city of Paris, very near of the popular places (that's the reason why we walked by <what do you call them? :D> feet to see them all :) )
Yeah, they had foreign people in that audition, but it was a small group, we Internationals counted about 10 to 15 people, I'm not quite sure. But there were people from Finland, Denmark, Italy, Romania, Germany (we two), and even from Japan and Vietnam (but they were already working or studying in France ^^)
I didn't counted the people who got through the first round, and I also can't say anything, cause, I was so nervous and excited cause of the circumstance, that I got through.
But If I guess now remembering that moment, I would say, about 35? I'm really not sure, but they let a lot through. Then, after the dance combination, a lot more had to go out. And even after that, they sent people without contract or waiting list home. My friend told me that, and I also saw that, because I went back to get the form from my job agency filled out :)
I'm happy you love Germany... cause I don't love it anymore. It's a horrible country in my eyes now... They do things, actually the do NOT things, they have to, and that makes everything so much difficult for people like me :(
But tell me, when you are going to visit Leipzig, if you want to, we can meet, and I can show you the city ^^
Hey!
So thought i'd post an update on here
For those who have me on facebook or twitter you'll be aware of the Unknown phone call I received today. So i got this phone call and the number was withheld. i missed the call coz I was busy rehearsing a physical theatre production at college and panicked as I think it might have been Disney so decided to email Daniel just asking if it was him who was calling. So now I'm just waiting for his reply so as soon as he does I'll update you guys!
Hope all is well with everyone!! :)
Mason :D
Oh I'll cross fingers, that Daniel called you and has finally a position for you!
Probably very early, so I can visit you (and the others :) ) on Halloween! Would that be cool?
But I haven't seen that post on FB and Twitter yet... Gotta look again *smile*
I'm doing fine, just a little bit tired and exhausted, cause we've visited a theme park in, actually out of Leipzig. Not Disney of course, but it was fun and so much thrill XDD
OMG fingers crossed Mason!!
Just a quick update guys and its bad news my end!!! Was learning a dance for parade last weds and cos its all arm/wrist movments and very repetitive i felt it aching a bit by the end of the day. Didnt think anything of it but over the next few days it got really bad so went to first aid on sunday. Was told to rest and luckily was my days off mon/tues but it still really hurt, to the point that last night i had no grip and couldnt even wash my hair! Anyway, went back to first aid again this morning and to cut a long story short was told to go see the doctor in town. Had an appt at 17:40 and 2.5 hrs later (and after the surgery had closed) i was sent home with a very bandaged arm. Turns out ive torn a tendon and have been signed off for 14 days....to make matters worse i dont get paid AND i have to go back on friday and if it hasnt gotten any better im stuck in a plaster cast!!! Ive been here 3 wks and im already signed off for 2 :(
Word of warning...dont EVER injure yourself in a foreign country cos today has been one of the toughest days for me. Trying to make yourself understood when neither of you understand the other and trying to get to grips with another countries lack of NHS system makes for a very long, stressful, teary day.....i dont even have my mummy here to cuddle lol
Got so many forms of which i have no idea what theyre for and been told a million different things in very broken English. Today i really wish i was at home....altho if im signed off for 2 wks i'll prob nip back over to UK for a week...silver lining and all that :)
I'm gonna pop into work tomo and tell them what happened....i'll keep u all posted!!
That are horrible news Alaina! I already was worrying, cause I haven't heard anything from you, but this is a explanation.
I'll cross fingers for you that you can go to work soon again without pain.
They really don't pay you, when you are sick? Hah, that's the same like in America, they also don't pay when you don't come to work, for what reason ever *dropp*
Thought, in Europe it's different than in America, but it seems, I thought wrong ;)
oh no thats awful :( i wish i was there with you... my french is a little sketchy but i with an A level i feel like i could have helped abit lol!! :p or i could just wish that you never hurt yourself... :/ :D ehehhe <3
hope you get better sooon!!! :( its bad news but im sure all will be fine soon. sometimes you just cant be in control and i guess this is one of those moments!! evrything will sort itself out :)
just rest it and dont do any handstands!!!
love and get well soon kisses for your wrist! :lol:
Natalie xx
HII quick update from mee :D
its 1:19 and im just back from my friends fancy dress party.. where i went as the one and only... snow white ! woo!
ill upload a full body one when someone puts em on facebook from the party!! but heres one i took b4 :)
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wearing far too much makeup on my eyes hahah! i had false eyelashes and contacts to make my eyes bigger and dopeyerr! lol -_-
and also i have my first disney CM meeting on sunday at 6.. so blummin' excited to meet everyone n to get into it !!
Hope eveyrone is well!!! <3 xxxxx
Natalie you look gorgeous :D
Quote from: "kelly.dylan"Natalie you look gorgeous :D
Absolutely agreed!!
Guys, you're speaking right out of my soul (hope I can say this: It's a saying, we have here in Germany :))
But I want to see the entire costume, Natalie. Did you made it yourself?
But when I look at your face, I'm wondering, why they cut you at the auditions... but probably cause your place is at the Disney store ;)
I think you should go to your next audition dressed like that, contact lenses and lashes too :D
Hahaha yes my friends were saying tht too LOL can you imagine someone walking into the audition full on dressed up!
itd be right embarrassing to get cut tho :( lol!! Thank youu for the comments by the way :D
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excuese my stance i look right daft it was just before i set off and my mum wanted a picture hahaha ! :P
there was another snow white at the party !! :'( booo!! But she went home half way thru so it wasnt too bad :p hehehe
hope you lot are all ok :) ill write back 2morra night after the first meeting at DS!! xx
^^ ew its all distorted haha! oh well ignore my face :px
Hi everyone :) I've read this board for a long time and would just like to say how genuinely nice you all sound :) for those that are working at Disney, i hope you are so so happy living the dream. And those that are auditioning/ waiting, I hope all your dreams come true. I love Disney from the bottom of my heart, reading some of your stories and seeing how passionate some of the cast members are makes me smile so much :) Natalie, I noticed your countdown says one day! If thats right, I'm so happy for you. And you look so so pretty in your costume :) xxx
thanks alot tinker -_- welcome to this thread!! Do you have disney dreams in the future or are you planning on staying at the other side of the magic?? :D loll hope you've enjoyed reading !! hehe xx
Well, working at Disney would obviously be IMMENSE but I just don't think it's where I'll end up :) although I just love going there. Obviously can't do it much as it's an expensive trip, but each time I go it's just indescribable :) i would love to go one time and meet some of the cast members here! Feel like I know everyone after reading, how sad it that :) xxx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Hahaha yes my friends were saying tht too LOL can you imagine someone walking into the audition full on dressed up!
itd be right embarrassing to get cut tho :( lol!! Thank youu for the comments by the way :D
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excuese my stance i look right daft it was just before i set off and my mum wanted a picture hahaha ! :P
there was another snow white at the party !! :'( booo!! But she went home half way thru so it wasnt too bad :p hehehe
hope you lot are all ok :) ill write back 2morra night after the first meeting at DS!! xx
Great picture! :-)
Awww Nat u look beeyootiful!!Were u wearing a kids dress tho by any chance, i dont think Snow White would be allowed out on a float in a dress that doesnt come to below to the knees lol. Good luck with ur CM meeting, the customers will be lucky having u there. Everytime ive gone into the DIsney store theyve been a right miserable lot!
On a different note....back to me :p
Went to docs on friday for my scan to see if i would need a cast and cos my French social security number hasnt come thru yet they refused to treat me as i couldnt pay for it otherwise (the cash machine ate my bank card!!). Went in to see the doc and she told me to go back to the UK to get it treated cos they couldnt do anything for me! Anway....i then went back to Disney AGAIN to explain all this and they said it was total bull and they couldnt refuse me treatment. I was told to go to the hospital and get it sorted. Sooooooooo.....yesterday i went to the hospital, waited for about 4 hrs and the verdict is....NOTHING!! no bandage, no cast, no nothing!! they said it isnt broken which clearly i know already cos i can move the damn thing but apart from that they didnt do anything, no exam, nothing except sign me off until 18th Oct. I think he gave me a perscription of some sort but he didnt speak English so i have no idea what he was talking about or what he was meant to have given me but cos i dont have a bank card i cant get it anyway! Im going back into work today to give them the updated sick note and cos my days off are 18th and 19th that week technically i dont have to be back at work til 20th (need to clarify that) so im going back to England :) My arm still grinds like a rusty hinge during the day which im sure its not meant to do and it hurts if ive used it so i'll probably visit A&E back home and speak to and ENGLISH doctor who speaks ENGLISH!! Can anyone tell im a little frustrated right now!!! And to top it all off theres a French strike due on Tuesday which is when im flying home....GRRRRRRR!! I am very quickly losing my Disney magic smile...hopefully when i get home, have a bath and eat some english food i'll be happy again lol
Sorry to moan, im sure France isnt that bad really...........................
Aww alainah thats awful :( the language barrier must be the hugest pain. I hope you get it all sorted out to get back to the magic. Get well soon! Hopefully home comforts will help :) xx
QuoteFeel like I know everyone after reading, how sad it that :) xxx
Aw its not sad tinker.. were all friends here!! :D:D I was hoping to go to DLP for xmas to experience the christmas magic and see some of these lot but now im going travelling in feb so defo wont be able to afford it !! Hopefully going to disneyland CA though so thatll make up for it abit :) lol
And Alaina thats awful! Dear me i can imagine how annoying it is to not have a clue what they are saying.. even with an A level i think id be struggling!! Just say "Je ne comprend pas.. est-ce qu'il y a une personne qui parle Anglais parce que j'ai mal au poignet et vous n'etes pas aider !!"
Wow thats terrible french. :lol:
annnnywaaay hope you feel better and a nice trip back to england might make uu realise how good Disney and France is even with the language barrier. Because england is so merde. (Y)
LOLL :D
Oh and no its not a childs.. i got it off ebay tbh i think its like [spoiler:2cw7yz3n]slutty[/spoiler:2cw7yz3n] snow white but its not actually bad because its just above the knee!! But no i dont imagine they would accept this is dlp! :p
xxx
Heeeeeeeeeeeyyy everyone ! just back from disney store :D right im gonna just copy this from my fb conv with mason .. :P
it were right good, well i were just excited to be sat in TDS after hours ;) but we just all walked in then everyone were sat in a cirlce on the shop floor, and all the temps got sat inbetween permenant ppl, so i had these two boys n all the staff were like BEHAVE at them so i was like oh fab i got the naughty ones ! :p
lol! but it was ok they were nice, and we all had to talk to our partner and find out their name, 2 interestin facts about them. And then present each other to the group
bit nerve rackin cuz there werre like... 25 people there all starin at ya.. and as soon as we got up everyone were like Oooohh jamie be good.
LOL so i felt targetted to be with him!! But it were ok :D then they just went over basics like loss prevention and grooming.
n then handed us bags of us costume and badge hahahah :p and a starters pack and dvd which im excited to watch!!
going for my first training kinda day on thursday, a girl who i had my interview will be there which is nice that i know someone.. i knew she'd get it from the beginning anyway !!
so yeaaaah.. all gooodd!!
hope everyones had a fab day !!! xxx
Awww sounds like your job is going to be fun...i would love to work in the disney store...yet all my wages would just be spent on teddies n stuff hehe.
...I went to the fair today and won a Minnie Mouse in a princess dress...she is sooo pretty :minnie:
Wow Natalie sounds like a brilliant place to work :) I'm sure you'll have loads of fun there :) xx
So just out of interest... those who arent working at disney but who are auditioning, what does everyone do like either work/student etc...I am at university myself. what about everyone else??
:D
Well I am in the year where I should start uni but I am not going because I don't want to :p never have ! In feb I am going travelling with my friend for 6 months , and after that i am going to start auditioning again :) what are you studying at uni ? And if you got the job would you just leave str8 away ? :) xx
Okay, at the moment I get money from my jobagency here in Germany, additional I'm working in a tan studio, and hopefully next month I'm going to work at Amazon for two month - Christmas saison ;)
Ahhh cool. well at uni im studying Theatre Arts : ) in my final year now, and im doing work experience with a costume character company, to add to my CV, :D and when i graduate then going to audition again. :D
Just a little question: did any pluto heights boy get a contract in the past two weeks....?
cause i am waiting and waiting.... and nothing happens.... so the question is did somebody got a contract in the last weeks in this height....
Quote from: "markfr"Just a little question: did any pluto heights boy get a contract in the past two weeks....?
cause i am waiting and waiting.... and nothing happens.... so the question is did somebody got a contract in the last weeks in this height....
There has been a new formation where few boys who are pluto heights and that was 2 weeks ago. A new formation arrived on Friday and all the boys are 6ft 5 and taller!!! And the girls are all Minnie height.
wwwwooooooww i wonder what they were looking for at that audition..
lol that must have been the funnyiest looking formatione ever if they all turned up together in a line. :lol:
<3
Quote from: "smallblonde"im doing work experience with a costume character company
Is that company Rainbow Productions by any chance??
Hey alaina...nope its not Rainbow Productions. Have you worked for them before? How is your injury..? Hope its improving!!
Natalie that's awesome sauce about your first day, sounds super fun. Was there an update on Mason's situation? Did we find out who the missed call was from? I'm intrigued lol. Still plodding the days away til I can next make it to Disney...
gah natalie how did you hear about the jobs going at the disney store??? i reallllly wanna work there =/
and im at uni so therefore a student to answer your question smallblonde =]
Quote from: "DisneyBud"Natalie that's awesome sauce about your first day, sounds super fun. Was there an update on Mason's situation? Did we find out who the missed call was from? I'm intrigued lol. Still plodding the days away til I can next make it to Disney...
Hey guys!
I'm so sorry I haven't posted in a while... I've been so busy working on a Physical Theatre Production, a Greek play and all the dance lessons! So busy lol
To answer your question nope it wasn't Disney :( I still dunno who it was!
So here's to hoping! Haha
Mason :D
Hi everyone,
I'm just wondering if anyone here is going to the interviews in London or Cardiff at the end of the month?
I've been trying to find some info about them on the Internet but from what I can gather, they only started doing these interview days last year so I haven't had much success researching them :?
They said there were various positions on offer around the Resort, such as in the hotels, or ticket sales or attraction entry etc.
I had a small convo on the phone with a recruitment officer the other day and part of it was in French. From reading around I think part of the interview will probably be in French but I don't know how much, perhaps all of it as it is stipulated in the ad that you had to be able to speak French? Also, I'm hoping to apply for a hotel position because I speak Spanish and you need a third language so wondering if anyone knows if they'll test my Spanish skills as well?
I'm not actually looking for a position as a character or in the parade so hopefully there'll be no singing and dancing involved!
Sorry for all the questions! :P
Hey all :)
I haven't had a chance to read back on the whole thread yet, but I had to join as I got the call today!! should be starting in 3 weeks, I can't believe it!
I'm so excited!! :) but really nervous :S I know no French at all! off to buy a phrase book me tinks!
Is anyone else starting Nov 5th? and what's it like for anyone who's already out there?
xxx
Oh congratulations! I'm sure it'll be super fun. Any idea who you're going to be 'friends' with?
Aaaaaaaaaaah, I got the call! I start 19th November! :D I am excited!
Laura:)
Congrats to you too! Today seems to be the day they are doing the rounds!!
Thanks Disneybud. I was not expecting to get a call but obviously it can happen and I am so happy :D
Laura:)
Aww hugs congrats to pinky and Laura!! Well done you guys :) xx
What about soramason7? Did you get the call today?
Quote from: "Terkina"What about soramason7? Did you get the call today?
I didn't receive a call today :'(
Thank you for asking though
Mason :'(
That's too bad. Hope you get the call soon :)
Well done to those of u who got the call...and Mason, dont give up, im sure theres a contract out there for you!!!
Quote from: "smallblonde"Hey alaina...nope its not Rainbow Productions. Have you worked for them before? How is your injury..? Hope its improving!!
Yeh ive worked for Rainbow, thats who i got my Lazy Town contract through! My arm is doing well thanks, pain all gone and no bandage on it anymore. Back at work on weds so have just come home for the week....im now stocking up on English food to take back with me :P
Pinky...i brought a phrase book out with me and havent used it once. Quite amusing in the cafeteria cos the menu is in french so we satart out by saying 'J'ai voudrais blah blah blah....' but theres always one word we dont know so revert back to English, its like 'J'ai voudrais poulet, frites et....ummm.....ummmm....peas???' . My most overused phrase since ive been there is 'Parle vous Anglais?' (sorry about spelling lol)
Thanks Alaina :) I can only hope! If not I'm looking at other options! I'm sending off an application to Cirque Du Soleil for the Acting Department as they are looking so hopefully there's a job somewhere out there!
Mason
Thanks Alaina, I can't wait to get out there and meet you all :)
Laura:)
Thanks everyone :)
I actually woke up worried I had dreamt it all :S
Disney bud, no idea who I'll be friends with yet, i do know I was measured at 158cm at the audition which is around 5'2 :) which i think is pretty broad??
haha, Alaina, you don't know how glad i am to hear about the French situation, I figured out all i remember from French was 'I wake up at 7' 'trousers' and the days of the week (which i have to sing because i don't know them any other way!)
From looking back on posts it looks like some people think the call wont come, I know its easy for me to say now that I have been, but I think Daniel 100% means it when he says he wont just file away your c.v and forget about you :) and if it helps, I emailed about a month ago to update my contact details, maybe that shuffled me up a little? or showed my interest? who knows! but definitely don't give up hope!
I'm so excited :)
x
I had a call from an unknown number yesterday after having read the last few posts (congratulations, btw) and then went into daydream mode that they were a Peter Pan down and needed one asap. Then snapped out of it and realised I'm not on the waiting list. Lol!
Quote from: "peterpan88"I had a call from an unknown number yesterday after having read the last few posts (congratulations, btw) and then went into daydream mode that they were a Peter Pan down and needed one asap. Then snapped out of it and realised I'm not on the waiting list. Lol!
Brilliant! hahaha :lol: :lol:
Don't worry Peter Pan, I've got the same daydream *smile*
Hey guys!
How are you all? I haven't posted in a few days and I am still excited :D one month tomorrow and I will be starting my journey to Disney! I've got a lot to plan (and pack, lol). I'm not sure whether to take two suitcases or not because I don't think everything will fit in one and it seems too much if I bring two! I'll work things out as I go along ;)
I've handed in my notice for my current job :)
Mason, I really hope you get a call and soon, don't give up hope because it can happen :thumbs:
I'll try and post more frequently because I've only done about 30, lol!
Speak soon! x x
Laura:)
Hi i started propa at the store today it were faaaabb!!
i was on tills :D its kinda hard cuz theres aloooott to remember and say like all the offers, gift wrapping, bags etc!! But im getting used to it.. just practice isnt it !!
its keeping me fit tho.. our store room is like a 5 minute walk away hahaa ! so when someone asks us to check something we have to go faaar to get it and i run so i can get back faster :p
loved it tho had a great first day :D
cant wait for my next shift on fri !! :D
hope everyones fab <3 xxxxxx
Ahh glad u had a good time Nat, im sure u impressed everyone with ur Disney knowledge :D
Laura...i took 2 HUGE holdalls with me and i just brought one home with me! I turned up with the most stuff but ive hardly worn any of it. Im not a girly girl and dont really care what i look like so ive basically lived in jeans and joggers. You only wear it to work and then u get changed into whatever u need for the day so u dont really go thru that much stuff. I dont really go out much in the evenings either so just got 1 pair of nice jeans, couple of leggins and a few tops/jumpers....you really dont need a huge amt! Bring ballet, tap and jazz shoes with u too (if u have them) cos theres free dance lessons here in the morning and evening that u can do! Take a cup and maybe some plastic plates/bowls cos the ones u get arent great, theyre adequate but not great...oh and put whatever English food u can in ur bag....mainly Dairy Milk, Marmite and Peanut Butter cos they dont do it here....oh and definately baked beans!! Ive just had to repack my bag like 3 times to fit in all the food im bringing back with me :P
Quote from: "alaina82"Ahh glad u had a good time Nat, im sure u impressed everyone with ur Disney knowledge :D
Laura...i took 2 HUGE holdalls with me and i just brought one home with me! I turned up with the most stuff but ive hardly worn any of it. Im not a girly girl and dont really care what i look like so ive basically lived in jeans and joggers. You only wear it to work and then u get changed into whatever u need for the day so u dont really go thru that much stuff. I dont really go out much in the evenings either so just got 1 pair of nice jeans, couple of leggins and a few tops/jumpers....you really dont need a huge amt! Bring ballet, tap and jazz shoes with u too (if u have them) cos theres free dance lessons here in the morning and evening that u can do! Take a cup and maybe some plastic plates/bowls cos the ones u get arent great, theyre adequate but not great...oh and put whatever English food u can in ur bag....mainly Dairy Milk, Marmite and Peanut Butter cos they dont do it here....oh and definately baked beans!! Ive just had to repack my bag like 3 times to fit in all the food im bringing back with me :P
Thanks Alaina, I'll make sure to stock up on English food :D I really want to take those free dance classes, are they held at the park? I haven't got dancing shoes so I guess I will need to get some soon. Is there also a Disney fitness club because I'd love to join that (I need to get fit, lol). I'll also try and remember to get cups and plates etc...
I'm so exicited now, just one month to go :D can't wait to get started and meet you all.
Laura:)
Congrats guys. How long are your contracts for?! You will be hearing the Christmas parade rehearsal music EVERY day...
Hey everyone :)
Less than 3 weeks till I'm there! Seems like I've had less notice than other people!
I have a 2 month contract, I hope there's a chance for me to extend! though i get the feeling lots of people are taken on for Christmas so lots of us will have to go, kinda like a christmas temp job... but the BEST christmas temp job ever! hehe.
I'm character only so maybe I'll hear the music a little less :p
Natalie, I've ALWAYS wanted to have a job in the Disney store, but I was never given the chance, I can imagine working there your room will end up covered in Disney stuffs :D
Can't wait to meet people!! ahh, I wish you were starting at the same time as me Laura!
I'm taking one suitcase and a big... bag...thing, it seems like when i think I've planned everything I'm taking something else important crops up! hmmm
xxxx
WOW! congratulations Pinky and Laura! thats so fantastic im so pleased for you both. It also gives me hope that i might still get the call!! When did you audition Pinky? had two missed calls from an unknown no. yesterday so have e-mailed Daniel to check-fingers crossed!!
And well done Natalie for getting the job at the Disney Store. Sounds like you're having an amazing time (loved your Snow White pic btw def my fave princess-hence the username lol)
AND hope your arm is ok Alaina. Sounds like a right pain. Get well soon!!
xx
Help me please! Ive an interview next monday in london...... can anyone tell me what the interview entails and how much french is involved? like is it mainly in english or french? Mon dieu!
Quote from: "Pinky"Hey everyone :)
Less than 3 weeks till I'm there! Seems like I've had less notice than other people!
I have a 2 month contract, I hope there's a chance for me to extend! though i get the feeling lots of people are taken on for Christmas so lots of us will have to go, kinda like a christmas temp job... but the BEST christmas temp job ever! hehe.
I'm character only so maybe I'll hear the music a little less :p
Natalie, I've ALWAYS wanted to have a job in the Disney store, but I was never given the chance, I can imagine working there your room will end up covered in Disney stuffs :D
Can't wait to meet people!! ahh, I wish you were starting at the same time as me Laura!
I'm taking one suitcase and a big... bag...thing, it seems like when i think I've planned everything I'm taking something else important crops up! hmmm
xxxx
Hey Pinky! Can't believe you start a few weeks before me but at least when I get there you can show me around, haha! I want to extend my contract as well, if I can. I didn't know you were just character only, that's what I am.
I'm gonna try not to pack too much because I'll be the one taking it all from my house to Paris. I have to make sure I don't forget anything!
Quote from: "Snowly Whitely"WOW! congratulations Pinky and Laura! thats so fantastic im so pleased for you both. It also gives me hope that i might still get the call!! When did you audition Pinky? had two missed calls from an unknown no. yesterday so have e-mailed Daniel to check-fingers crossed!!
And well done Natalie for getting the job at the Disney Store. Sounds like you're having an amazing time (loved your Snow White pic btw def my fave princess-hence the username lol)
AND hope your arm is ok Alaina. Sounds like a right pain. Get well soon!!
xx
Thanks Snowly Whitely! I'm so excited! Fingers crossed that you will join us soon :)
Laura:)
Quote from: "AislingM"Help me please! Ive an interview next monday in london...... can anyone tell me what the interview entails and how much french is involved? like is it mainly in english or french? Mon dieu!
Hello! Welcome to the thread.. i am ever so sorry but i dont think any of us have ever been to an actual interview thats not for performing so we wont be able to help..
but if you could come back here after your interview and tell us all about it then it will help future interviewees then that would be lovely of you :) and we'd all love to hear how it went !! :)
BONNE CHANCE.. je suis sur que tu seras magnifiqqquuueeee!! Sourire beaucoup et les montrer comment merveilleux tu es et pas de problem!!
Desole about my aaaawwwful french its been a few months since a level!! :p
xxxx
Hey AislingM welome :) Bonne chance avec l'entretien (?)! I'm sure you will be fine. Let us know how you get on.
And the missed calls were'nt from Daniel unfortunately :(
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"BONNE CHANCE.. je suis sur que tu seras magnifiqqquuueeee!! Sourire beaucoup et les montrer comment merveilleux tu es et pas de problem!!
Hmmmm right, well that says Good Luck...something about being great (i think).....and....yep, thats my French all done :P
Oh god i REALLY need to learn this language :(
Oh dear alaina ;) good luck, you will be magnificent. Smile lots, show them how marvelous you are and no problem!! :p
Hehehheh xx
Quote from: "Snowly Whitely"WOW! congratulations Pinky and Laura! thats so fantastic im so pleased for you both. It also gives me hope that i might still get the call!! When did you audition Pinky? had two missed calls from an unknown no. yesterday so have e-mailed Daniel to check-fingers crossed!! ...
thank yooou! I auditioned on the 27th of July in London, sorry the call wasn't from Daniel but asking will surely have put you to the top of his mind :)
Just some advice i would have liked to have stumbled across when i was auditioning:
reading back in this thread, I found a conversation about weight and how it might be an issue when they are casting, I don't think that's the case, I am large-ish for my height and I was completely honest about my weight on the form you have to fill in at the start and they were fine with it. I think fitness rather than weight is what they are after! they do need to know you can cope after all, so give it your all!
I graduated yesterday, now that's over it seems a little more real!
2 weeks now, eurostar booked and packing begins tomorrow!
Yeah, that is exactly what my friend, who auditioned with me said: It doesn't matter how much you have on the scale... you have to be able to move and be athletic (kind of ^^"), that is all you need.
I mean, let me show you something... there is a video about my favorite character (guess who XDDD), and it was taken in WDW...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHAgCLUTZiQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHAgCLUTZiQ%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Look at about 1:54 and you can see what I mean ^^"
Sometimes they fit very well into the costumes ;)
Quote from: Pinkythank yooou! I auditioned on the 27th of July in London, sorry the call wasn't from Daniel but asking will surely have put you to the top of his mind :)quote]
I auditioned then too :)
hehe no way! in the sweltering heat of the packed studio :p
what number were you? I was one of the last people in (my train was delayed!) so I was always in the second or third from last group.
11 days till disney!!
:)
AislingM, I've an interview on Wednesday so if at all possible, I would be so grateful for any tips or suggestions! Mine is for WDW but I'm sure many aspects will be similar!
Quote from: "Cendrillon"AislingM, I've an interview on Wednesday so if at all possible, I would be so grateful for any tips or suggestions! Mine is for WDW but I'm sure many aspects will be similar!
Hi Cendrillion!
Are you applying for the International Program as a Cultural Representative for WDW?
Then I can give you tips and suggestions, cause I did that already and had a wonderful time in WDW. Just let me know, what you want to know :)
Hey! I'm actually just applying for the summer college program, but I'm sure the interviews involve the same things! I have the phone interview on Wednesday, did you have to go through one of these? Tips would definitely be most welcome, if that's alright! I was just wondering what sort of questions I can expect, and how formal I should be. I've read about some interviews which were supposedly just like chats, but I've also read about interviews where it was very formal and the interviewer didn't seem to know much about Disney at all.
I'd love to hear about your experience!
i havnt heard anything yet =/ but then the email i got said it they would be in touch within 4-6 weeks heres to hopeing they get in touch soon XD
good luck cendrillon =]
Hello Cendrillion!
Okay, the College Program is completely different from the Cultural Representive Program, so the'll have different questions for you.
Cause the CRs are going to be ask about their country, about their region, where they live and what are things in their country there are proud of.
They have to tell, what they would visitors suggest, if they are going to visit the home country of the CR and stuff like that :)
But I don't think, they will ask a participant of the college program these questions.
What they are going to ask is, why do you want to work for Disney. But this questions is the same everywhere.
When you are going to an interview for Disney, make sure that you have a business look: No jeans, no sneakers, probably black trousers (remember, no jeans :) ), nice shoes, decent make up and you have to meet the Disneylook, which means: natural hair color, no visible piercings or tattoos, a serious hairstyle (I guess your hair shouldn't be like an emo or a punk *giggle*).
Probably you'll have recruiters directly from Disneyworld at your interview, so you will experience the american way of friendliness, which mean, the interview is going to be easy and kind of funny. But don't take it to easy.
And don't forget the most important thing, when you want to work for Disney (and then when you work for Disney of course): Show them your very best smile. That's half way to success ! :)
I hope, these tips are going to help you and I will cross fingers for you on Wednesday, that you'll get the job.
And I promise: You will love WDW, you will enjoy Florida, and you will have the best time of your life!
Greetings from Germany (the reason for the bad english *lol*)
Chiyo :)
Oh wow, thank you so much for all that information! I'm sure it will be very helpful. I'm actually starting to really look forward this interview now, though I'm sure I'll be feeling the nerves this time tomorrow!
Also, I don't know what you're talking about, your English is perfect! Much better than many people I know who speak it as their first language ;)
QuoteWhen you are going to an interview for Disney, make sure that you have a business look: No jeans, no sneakers, probably black trousers (remember, no jeans :) ), nice shoes, decent make up and you have to meet the Disneylook, which means: natural hair color, no visible piercings or tattoos, a serious hairstyle (I guess your hair shouldn't be like an emo or a punk *giggle*).
Probably you'll have recruiters directly from Disneyworld at your interview, so you will experience the american way of friendliness, which mean, the interview is going to be easy and kind of funny. But don't take it to easy.
And don't forget the most important thing, when you want to work for Disney (and then when you work for Disney of course): Show them your very best smile. That's half way to success ! :)
I remember my interview! It was in London at the Disney Parks Europe HQ. First we watched some presentations and got some general information. After that we were paired up and waited for our interview. Thats right we went in per 2's. (something I never experienced before). My interviewer (Roger) asked stuff about my passion for Disney, study and why I wanted to work at Disney. It was all very informal! As final question he asked me in what park I would want to work. It was a short interview but so cool.
As stated below here dress appropriate, and smile, smile, smile!
I loved my CP time at Wdw, if you need any other information please let me know I would be happy to share my experience with you!
23rd November 2010 at 10am... anybody else going to be at pineapple?
Soooo, Cendrillion, how was your interview?
Did you have fun?
I'm sure you loved it, the Disney people are so great people, I miss them so much!
Thanks for your compliment about my English - I thought, the way I build sentences is not always the right way, but as long you guys know, what I want to say, everything is fine, isn't it? :)
Well... tomorrow evening my journey to Paris will start again, and this time, I will spend three wonderful days DLP (including a visit at the casting center - just to ask and get informations :) ).
So if anyone from our heroes working at DLP wants to meet me, just let me know. I will be online with my smartphone most of the time, so I can check messages at this board.
And meeting Jack Skellington is one of the highest points on my to-do-list, cause I haven't met him yet (only as a costumed guest at the Mickeys-Not-So-Scary-Halloweenparty at WDW *lol*) Anyways, I have to meet a lot of villains, cause there aren't out that many times. So Halloween is a very great time for that, and I can't wait *jump*
You will get live-greetings from DLP into this board, I promise!
Greetings
Chiyo :)
Well, I had my interview... I'm not really sure what to think, tbh! There weren't any surprise questions, everything they asked me was pretty generic so I just hope I gave enthusiastic enough answers which won't sound like every other person they asked! It was only a phone interview so I wasn't expecting it to last long, but it was over in 8 minutes which was shorter even than I expected, and I'm a bit worried about that :S
I guess I'll just have to keep checking my emails to see what happens next!
Oh it was "only" the phone interview? Did they told you, that you can come to the face2face interview?
At the phone interview for the CRP they told us already on the phone, if you're invited to the f2f... probably they do it different at the CP.
Which means, my fingers are still crossed for you :)
Quote from: "Pinky"hehe no way! in the sweltering heat of the packed studio :p
what number were you? I was one of the last people in (my train was delayed!) so I was always in the second or third from last group.
11 days till disney!!
:)
Oh my goodness it was boiling wasn't it?! To b honest i cant remember what no. i was but it was 200 and something :?
Hi there! Here are the promised live-greetings from Disneyland!
I'm sittinf here in Fantasyland in front of "It's A Small World" and I'm thinking of you - cause I'm waiting for the characters :D Yesterday I met Jack Skellingtong. He was happy about the Jack Skellington-Pen I bought for the autographs and we found out that we can't wait for Halloween :)
Today I met Dr. Facillier and he speaks german!
It's so much fun out here and I wish you could be here too :)
*listening to "Bella Notte"*
lovely Greetings
Chiyo in Disneyland Paris :)
Hey everyone!
I got a job in DLRP in one of the boutiques and I'll be starting mid-November but I just have a couple of questions that I'm trying to get answered before I leave so any help would be greatly appreciated! It's quite a long list though so don't worry if you can't answer them all :D
Firstly, I would like to know about arriving at DLRP from the UK. Is the Eurostar the easiest way to get there? And if so, the website has told me it would be best to go via Lille as there is a connection straight to DLRP. Is this right? Has anyone done this journey?
Secondly, what's the accommodation like? How big are the rooms? What's it like sharing with someone else? What's the set up - kitchen, bathroom, etc.? Is there a communal area? What facilities are there for staff? Is there a laundry room?
Finally, how easy is it to get a social security number? What do I have to do to get a French bank account? How easy is it? Did you encounter any problems when trying to open an account? Also, where do I get a French translation of my birth certificate?
That's all for now and I'm really sorry about all the questions! I'm so excited but also worried about the millions of things that could go wrong before I even get there!
Thanks for your help!
dlprinces....DONT PANIC!!! :)
First of all, congrats on getting a job with Disney i hope u have lots of fun with us!
Right...Ive always gone with Eurostar when ive travelled to and from UK as the train stops at Marne-la-Vallee, aka Disney. You can get the indirect via Lille or there is a direct service straight here, depends what time of day ur leaving. Ive done both direct and indirect and either is fine. If u go via Lille u will be getting a TGV to Disney but the train time and code will be on ur Eurostar ticket so u will know which one to get. Im guessing you will have someone meeting u but if not the 34 bus goes via both Disney residences, La Boiserie first and then Les Pleiades.
The accommodation is basic and fingers crossed u get Boiserie cos Pleaides isnt very good in as much as there is no oven and the entire living quarters fits into Boiseries living room!!!!! Pleaides is basically a bedsit that was designed for 1 and has now got 2 people in it, theres a seperate shower room but the kitchenette is part of the bedroom. You can put a curtain up to divide it but most people dont bother! Bosierie is a MILLION times better...u have a proper kitchen with an oven, a living/dining room, bathroom with shower AND bath and a flat with 4-6 people in it so nice and communal. Its a sore point for me cos im in Pleaides and used to living on my own in my own house and it sucks not being able to even cook a meal that doesnt include pasta or microwaveable food!! Seriously, lots of people love it here and if this is ur first time away from home it'll be fine but im not used to the lack of space lol. Its actually fine living with someone else tho, providing u get on, but i do always feel guilty if they go to bed early and im still up or i get up before them and make breakfast. In Boiserie u can shut the bedroom door and go to the living room and not disturb anyone but here its all in one room so its difficult...still we're all in the same situation so u get used to it and deal with it!! The laundry room is open for staff, it puts fabric softener directly in the mashine so dont worry about having to buy that and the dryers are free....very handy when u get caught in a thunderstorm as i discovered lol. Not sure about communal areas at Boiserie but at Pleiades u can go to reception and theres some sofas, books and a piano in the back room that we can use.
Disney sort out ur bank account for u on the first day and social security number gets sent to ur house in UK so dont worry about that. U;ll get sent a letter from the bank when ur card is ready for collection and just go in and collect it, remember to take ur Disney ID with u!! The receptionist at Val d'Europe branch speaks English and is really nice so u can ask her anything if u get any problems. No idea where u would get a french translation of the birth cert im afraid, i didnt need to do this!
Ummmm anything else??? If uve got any other questions just ask, i know how daunting it can be coming to a new country. Hope i helped a little bit and dont worry about the accommodation, its not as bad as i make it out to be im just old and grouchy :P
Hello dlprincesse!
First of all, congratulations - you already got that, what I'm still dream about :)
Hope you'll have a great time in DLP as a castmember - go out and make guests happy! That is really an amazing job!
For all your questions - I know, alaina answered them already very well, but I've got another tip for you to find answers: It's the FAQs on the Disneyland Paris casting website:
http://disneylandparis-casting.com/fr/faq (http://disneylandparis-casting.com/fr/faq%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
I hope the link is in english, if not, you can change it on the top of the site, left side underneath the Disneyland logo :)
But probably you don't need to translate it, cause you can speak french, that's why you got the job in the boutiques, right?
Have you been at the recruitment sessions?
And how was it like?
alaina, don't call your self old and grouchy, you're just special :)
And like you said, it depends on everyone, how to live and how to cope with circumstances.
For me it's the most important thing to have a bed to sleep and to rest ;)
Hey Alaina – thanks for the reply!
I'm going to be getting the indirect via Lille cos of the time difference. But when I get to Disney I'll have to go to the Fantasia building first – is there a bus I will need to get?
By the sounds of it I hope I get La Boiserie then!
It's not my first time moving abroad by myself so hopefully I'll manage it ok =)
However, last time I moved abroad properly was to Spain and opening an account and getting a NIE (Spanish social security) was so much simpler than doing it in France sounds!
Could you perhaps expand a little on the working conditions if possible? I've heard a few horror stories but would like to hear it from the perspective of someone who works there. Obviously if you're not comfortable with this then please don't answer =)
Hey Chiyo!
Thank you very much – I do speak French (and Spanish) so that's why I'm working in the boutique. I wanted a position in the hotel ideally but none were available but I'm more than happy in the shops =)
The recruitment session was totally different to anything I've ever done – we had a presentation in the morning and then had to fill in forms etc. Some of us were given times of interviews and others weren't but were told to head to the interviews straight away. However, the times were pretty irrelevant as the interviews ran over and they didn't check your time slips anyway! Also, the interview was in pairs – great for friends who had come together but a little weird if you didn't know who you were being interviewed with. But they had a lot of positions available and I think probably most people were given something – even if it were for only over the Christmas period.
Also – there were some people who spoke barely a word of French and I think they were given something so it seems you don't even need conversational French!
Guess I'd better start packing! :D
Hi all! Im new to this forum so thought id say hello! Im hoping to be at the audition in London on the 23rd at 10am! who else is going to be there? im a bit nervous about going on my own!! Also... how old is everyone on here? im thinking i might be too old for what they are looking for!!
:)
Hello dlprincesse!
Yeah, that sounds almost like the F2F-Interviews for the Cultural Representive Program for WDW :)
So I will know what to expect, when I'm going to the Recruitment Session.
Good to hear, that French is not so much required, as I thought before. But I heard it now from several persons who are working there, that you also have chances to get a position without conversational french ^^
So now I will go on and apply for three positions, I've already decided.
Thank you for your infos and have a good time in Disneyland ^^
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
Quote from: "blondie85"Hi all! Im new to this forum so thought id say hello! Im hoping to be at the audition in London on the 23rd at 10am! who else is going to be there? im a bit nervous about going on my own!! Also... how old is everyone on here? im thinking i might be too old for what they are looking for!!
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Hey Blondie :) I auditioned on my own back in July and it wasn't scary at all :) if your audition is anything like mine there are plenty of people on their own and everyones friendly! plus as the auditions are so popular they are fast paced so you'll not really have moments where you're sitting alone for too long at all!
I wouldn't worry about age too much, I'm 22 and granted a majority of the people I spoke to were 18 but there were still alot of older people and the people they put on their books were of all shapes ages and sizes. In terms of what they are looking for, its your attitude and skill that counts!
I hope it's a little cooler in the studio for you :) when me and Snow Whitely auditioned it was SOOO hot!
Have fun with it :)
I'm leaving tomorrow morning :D can't wait to get out there and start! I'll hopefully update y'all when i get a chance :)
good luck to all of you waitiing for the call and for those going to audition!!
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Quote from: "Pinky"Hey Blondie :) I auditioned on my own back in July and it wasn't scary at all :) if your audition is anything like mine there are plenty of people on their own and everyones friendly! plus as the auditions are so popular they are fast paced so you'll not really have moments where you're sitting alone for too long at all!
I wouldn't worry about age too much, I'm 22 and granted a majority of the people I spoke to were 18 but there were still alot of older people and the people they put on their books were of all shapes ages and sizes. In terms of what they are looking for, its your attitude and skill that counts!
I hope it's a little cooler in the studio for you :) when me and Snow Whitely auditioned it was SOOO hot!
Have fun with it :)
I'm leaving tomorrow morning :D can't wait to get out there and start! I'll hopefully update y'all when i get a chance :)
good luck to all of you waitiing for the call and for those going to audition!!
Hey Pinky,
Good luck for tomorrow! I'll be there two weeks later :D I'm 22 as well so at least there will be someone there my age :)
Quote from: "itslewis"Hey Everyone, so I'm back in England after my two month contract at Disney. I'm going back out in January on a CDI contract (which means I can leave when I want) and I can't wait to go back. Will be fitted for more Face Characters so i'm very excited! Can't wait to set my life up in Paris for a year, and then hopefully do Tokoyo Disney or Disney Cruise line for 6 months! Good Luck to the people going to Disney tomorrow, you will meet all my friends YAY! How long are your contracts for?
Hi Lewis, congratulations on getting a CDI contract. I start on the 19th November and finish 6th January. Hopefully towards the end I'll be able to get a CDI contract. Did you have to ask for a new contract or did they come to you offering you one? It's a shame you won't be there for the Christmas and New Year period.
Laura:)
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Quote from: "itslewis"WOW that contract is short. Yes, on the last week of your contract you go for a meeting where they discuss your attitude, performance.. basically everything and tell you if they want to keep you. It's rare they offer CDI's to people who have worked for less than 6 months, but I was lucky! I was the only one I know of who was offered a CDI with the people in my formation, so I was pleased! If you want to stay, and they want to keep you they will find contracts for you. Could be a 6 month CDD, or a CDI.. could be straight away or two months/three months after. Just depends on what contracts they have available for your height :)
I know, it does seem like a pretty short contract but at least I've got the job :D and it's better than nothing. I would love to carry on if I could. I guess I'll just have to impress everyone one as much as I can :)
Laura:)
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Quote from: "itslewis"Once your foot is in the door.. your in. Work hard and i'm sure they will extend your contract! May I ask what height you are, and are you doing any Face characters?
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I'm about 5'1-5'2 and I'm character only. I don't think they'll put me through to face characters unless I suddenly look like someone, lol!
Laura:)
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Quote from: "Pinky"Quote from: "blondie85"Hi all! Im new to this forum so thought id say hello! Im hoping to be at the audition in London on the 23rd at 10am! who else is going to be there? im a bit nervous about going on my own!! Also... how old is everyone on here? im thinking i might be too old for what they are looking for!!
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Hey Blondie :) I auditioned on my own back in July and it wasn't scary at all :) if your audition is anything like mine there are plenty of people on their own and everyones friendly! plus as the auditions are so popular they are fast paced so you'll not really have moments where you're sitting alone for too long at all!
I wouldn't worry about age too much, I'm 22 and granted a majority of the people I spoke to were 18 but there were still alot of older people and the people they put on their books were of all shapes ages and sizes. In terms of what they are looking for, its your attitude and skill that counts!
I hope it's a little cooler in the studio for you :) when me and Snow Whitely auditioned it was SOOO hot!
Have fun with it :)
I'm leaving tomorrow morning :D can't wait to get out there and start! I'll hopefully update y'all when i get a chance :)
good luck to all of you waitiing for the call and for those going to audition!!
Thanks for the reply!! :D Im still guna be nervous! but im excited too!! i was only asking about the age thing because im turning 24 soon, and i was thinking id be like 6 years older than everyone else applying!! Im thinking in november it should be a bit cooler!! unless theyve gone all out on the heating!! :lol:
So exciting for everyone heading out soon!! im so jealous!! Anyone else out there planning to audition this month?! if its just me they better hire me!! lol!! :D
Quote from: "itslewis"I think your Mickey height right? Thats good cause they always offer CDI's for Mickey heights!!!
I think I'm about his height. That sounds hopeful then ;)
Laura:)
Ok... so i officially have no life at all because its friday and i just sat and read the whole forum from the beginning!! haha! on the plus side i now feel like i know you all really well!! Also... congrats to everyone already at disney, and to all you guys on waiting lists! :D i think i should get some sleep now!! :lol: night all!!
Hey everyone!
How are you all?
It's just over a week now until I leave for Disney :D I can't wait!
I got a call from Daniel today and he was just calling to ask whether I have everything ready for next week which I kinda have. Since yesterday I've spent about £40 on food, hair products, homeware, toiletries etc... and I still need to get more!
I'll update as much as I can
Laura:)
Oh good luck! Very exciting time for you. Have you started packing yet? That's when it will become real I am sure. So so jealous!
Quote from: "DisneyBud"Oh good luck! Very exciting time for you. Have you started packing yet? That's when it will become real I am sure. So so jealous!
I'm gonna start packing at the beginning of next week. I can't wait! :D
Laura:)
Hey guys :) godddd feels like years since ive been on here sorry! :P
hi to dlprincess :D congrats on your job... if you wouldnt mind adding me on facebook i'd love to talk to you about your interview and position i have a few questions if its ok!!! :):)
Hello to blondie85... exciting stuff that your audition is in a week or so :D:D i wish i was auditioning !! you'll be absolutely faaaab and i cant wait to hear from you about how your day went :D best of luck!!
My job at the Disney Store is going fabulous!! Im loving it.. hopefully doing a good job.. i feel like im doing alright anyway!! and pretty much made friends with everyone and they are all lovelyyy :D
also been taking advantage of my discount ;) got a new mickey in my bed ! its not clever bcus im ment to be saving up so im trying dead hard not to buy eveyrthing !! :p
hope everyone is okk :):):):):):)
(L) lotsa love, Natalie xxxx
Ahhhhh!!! Laura im so excited for you!!! i cant believe how soon you leave!!! :D im so jealous!! hopefully one day i'll be able to say i leave in one week too!!!
Natalie! thanks!! im still nervous!! my boss tried to change my rota so i was working on the audition day... i was like... um... i'll only call in sick!!! I promise i'll be straight on here to tell you all how it went!! :D I wish i had a disney store close enough to me so i could work there! i bet youre doing an amazing job!!
On a slightly different note... im going into town today to get the new Beauty and the Beast Dvd with all the extra features on it.. so tonight im guna be sat at home (weather sucks here) singing along and dreaming of disney! :D
:beast: :belle:
Hello, my name is jenn
I was wondering if any of the people working at Disneyland Paris could tell me the time between them auditioning and getting the job as I am wondering when I would be employed if I passed the audition on November 23rd?
Thank you
It really depends. You would have to get through the audition to find out. Some people are offered contracts on the spot, others put on a waiting list for up to six months, and even then there's no guarantee you will be called.
Hey Jenn, i auditioned back in April and got a call in June to start in September. As Disneybud said theres no guaruntee but most people ive spoken to waited a cple of mths, lots of contracts end in Jan tho (mine included) so im sure there will be a lot of new formations then. It all depends on your height and if theres something available in that range!
Blondie82...the weather sucks here too, been raining nonstop for 4 days now and no sign of it stopping any time soon! Being a cheery little xmas Elf in this weather is HARD work...im gradually turning into a Gremlin lol. Still, made myself feel better by watching xmas movies (Elf and The Holiday) and drinking hot choccie with marshmallows :) Worst thing is that its only gonna get worse as the weeks go on, im pretty sure we'll get snow and its pretty nippy already with just wind and rain...BRRRRRRR! Trying to layer up under the costumes as best as possible lol
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sounds fab lewis :D so happy for ya that uu got a CDI :D:D !!! any ideas how long uu think ur gonna wanna stay for?? Like do you think you cud last 5 years??
Blondie ive pre-ordered my beauty and the beast !! :D Getting the one with Belles xmas story thing aswell so its not coming til 29th but im excitedddd!! Dont remember the last time i saw BATB must be about 10 years ago or something daft!!
Jenn good luck for your audition :):) xxxxx
Thanks Nat, but ent got the CDI yet. They just said they want me for a CDI on my next contract, just waiting to know when my next one is!!! I would like to do a year at Paris then hopefully another year at Tokyo or Disney Cruise if I every got through the audition, would love to experience working in all the Disney parks! :D
Aw awesomeee :) hows ya french coming along?? :D xx
Hey everyone!
I'm here! Arrived a few days ago and got given accom in Boiserie which I'm very pleased about!
Work's ok so far - a lot of training and presentations though =/
The first few days are jam-packed and really tiring but hopefully worth it!
Hey Laura! Congrats on the job =D
When do you get here?
Hey Natalie
Thanks =) If you message me your email I find you on fbook =)
And also agree with Alaina - crappy weather!
Hiii if you click on my user profile thingg... then my fb link is on there! :):)
hope paris is faaaaabbb!! xxx
Quote from: "dlprincesse"Hey Laura! Congrats on the job =D
When do you get here?
Hey Dlprincesse,
I come on Friday, not long now! :D
I can't wait to get out there!
Laura:)
Hi Laura,
I start on Friday too!! So excited!
Add me on Facebook (Lottie Lizzie Linter) if you like :)
xxx
Also, for anyone who is already there...
What is the social life like?? And is it expensive?? My contract is 2 months long, and then as soon as I get back I am travelling around the world for 5 months so I need to save as much money as possible whilst still having an amazing time...hopefully it can be done!
I was measured as 157cm, and I'm character and parade. Does anyone know what kind of parts I might play in the parade? Like a dancer in front of the floats?
Final question...on the audition blurb they mention that they're looking for Wendy and Tinkerbell at my height. I know that Wendy is in the parade...but where is Tinkerbell? I swear I've never seen a Tinkerbell face character in the park except about 8 years ago on a float in the studios.
If you aren't put in wigs and make up at the audition does that mean that you won't be a face character? Or do they re-assess you when you arrive?
I'm most excited about the parades, and hopefully playing Minnie (or Boo from Monsters Inc!), but obviously a face character would be fun too so it'd be nice if anyone could tell me if short people ever do get to be face characters?
So excited!! Wrote my packing list today!
xxx
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Quote from: "littlelottie"Also, for anyone who is already there...
What is the social life like?? And is it expensive?? My contract is 2 months long, and then as soon as I get back I am travelling around the world for 5 months so I need to save as much money as possible whilst still having an amazing time...hopefully it can be done!
I was measured as 157cm, and I'm character and parade. Does anyone know what kind of parts I might play in the parade? Like a dancer in front of the floats?
Final question...on the audition blurb they mention that they're looking for Wendy and Tinkerbell at my height. I know that Wendy is in the parade...but where is Tinkerbell? I swear I've never seen a Tinkerbell face character in the park except about 8 years ago on a float in the studios.
If you aren't put in wigs and make up at the audition does that mean that you won't be a face character? Or do they re-assess you when you arrive?
I'm most excited about the parades, and hopefully playing Minnie (or Boo from Monsters Inc!), but obviously a face character would be fun too so it'd be nice if anyone could tell me if short people ever do get to be face characters?
So excited!! Wrote my packing list today!
xxx
Hi Little Lottie :)
The social life is mint, especially over the summer. Theres always decent flat parties and most people go out Fri/Sat to the Disney Village. It's not expensive at all, you get discounted drinks. I saved quite a bit but I know a few people spent their wages way too early. Just try and save.. it will be hard for the first month but after try and save as much as you can. I came home with quite a bit of money so I was happy.
For 157, you can do Can Can dancers, Bungie Toys and Ursula's fish thingybob. I would say their three of the best roles on DOUD too in my opinion! You also have Court Dancer and Villians for Fanti! You will also get Elf for the Christmas Floats. I think anyway, I was only there for two months so I don't know that much lol.
Tinkerbell is only on Fanti parade, so she's only out for that. You don't see her much, it's such a shame.
It doesn't matter if they didn't put wigs on in your audition. Lots of face characters didn't. What you will do is have you Character training for the first week, then Face Formation will come and have a look at you, and if they think you resemble a face character they need.. you will be fitted the following week. However, you need to be approved for the fitting, training and sets before you are approved as the character! And yes, lots of short people do face, depends what you look like. Mainly Alice, Wendy and Tinkerbell I think.
Hope I answered all your questions :)
Hey Lottie
I think at 157 you'll be too tall to play Minnie or Boo but theres loads of character in your height so dont worry. Im 155 and im the tallest Mickey/Minnie, i hardly ever get used cos i think im their last resort but u might get lucky. I also do cancan, elf and octopus as parade dancer as well as other characters so fingers crossed ull get some rep when ur here!!
See u soon!
Alaina
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Thanks so much for the info!
Lewis you've made my day saying I might get face fitted, I'm brunette now so I hope they see past that and still fit me for Tink haha, I'm sure it'll be fine once I've got a wig on.
Looking forward to it so much, especially the parade parts, I'd be happy with any of them! The bungie one looks so fun though.
Shame you're not there, although I'm thinking of letting Daniel know when I'm back in June and seeing if there are any contracts about then!
Alaina, did you share a room with a girl called Beth? Or are you in her formation or something? I've been reading her blog and I'm sure she has mentioned an Alaina! Shame about the Minnie thing although I do quite like the idea of Chip and Dale :)
Friday cannot come quickly enough!
Lottie x
I hope I get to be 'friends' with Stitch when I'm out there but I think I might be a little bit too tall for him :/
Laura:)
Yeah my little cousins would love that!!
Does anybody know the conditions for hotel discounts? My family want to come and visit over New Year, and potentially some friends want to come out early in December for a weekend.
I know Daniel mentions 50% hotel discount in the presentation in the audition, but is that like one room per year or something? Or is it quite generous?
Obviously if we don't get any discount my parents will book now, but if we do, then they will wait as they want to look into the Disneyland Hotel or New York.
It'd be great if someone could give me a straight answer on this, I asked Daniel and he just said 'you can call and book, subject to availability, once you have your Disney ID'. This doesn't really say how many rooms I can book and at what discount so I'm a bit confused!
Thanks!
Lottie x
Don't get too excited about Tinkerbell, as I never know what they look for!
Yes, Alaina did share a room with Beth... just thought i'll answer that on for you Alaina ;)
You get 50% off hotels BUT a lot of people say it works out cheaper if family find their own accommodation as it still works out to be expensive. I think you get it all year round but the free entry park tickets are once every 3 months or something like that. I'm not 100% sure, never really looked into it! I'm sure Daniel will tell you more.
Lewis x
Quote from: "littlelottie"It'd be great if someone could give me a straight answer on this, I asked Daniel and he just said 'you can call and book, subject to availability, once you have your Disney ID'. This doesn't really say how many rooms I can book and at what discount so I'm a bit confused!
"Subject to availability" is the important part here... Back when I used the discounts there was a limited number of rooms available at CM rates. In theory you get rooms at 50% (or is it 60% now? Thought I heard something like that...), but I wouldn't count on getting them for New Years, which is one of the busiest times at the resort. Apart from that there's no limit as far as I know.
Definitely look into staying off-site.
Thanks for the replies guys!
I think my parents are definitely going to stay on-site as they'd rather spend the money and be nearby. I just think if discount is available they'll aim higher and if not they'll probably go for the Cheyenne or something.
Don't worry Lewis I'm not getting too excited..I have always thought I was just going to be Chip and Dale, so anything I get to do on top of those two is a bonus; parades, face or other characters!
Think I know everything I need to know..just need to pack now :)
Lottie x
Hey lottie
Congrats on the job =)
As for the discount, it is 50% on hotels but it all depends on the time of year. In busy times the park has these things called "blackouts" where it's so busy that not even staff who aren't working are supposed to come in (even though they do anyway!) but it means that you can't use your free tickets to get people in and if you have people staying in a hotel, they could arrive and be told that they can't stay because there is no room. Therefore it'd be a lot better for your parents to come at quieter times than risk not having somewhere to stay. Christmas will definitely have blackout days but unfortunately I don't think you can find out in advance what the days are.
Quote from: "dlprincesse"As for the discount, it is 50% on hotels but it all depends on the time of year. In busy times the park has these things called "blackouts" where it's so busy that not even staff who aren't working are supposed to come in (even though they do anyway!) but it means that you can't use your free tickets to get people in and if you have people staying in a hotel, they could arrive and be told that they can't stay because there is no room.
A little clarification: blackouts do
not apply to people staying in a Disney hotel. Whether they've booked with a CM discount or not, if they have a hotel ID you should be able to get them into the parks.
Hi dlprincesse and riverrogue!
Thanks for the info - I think the rents are deadset on staying over new year in a Disney Hotel. There are still loads of regular rooms available online so I'll aim for discount and if there aren't any CM rooms left I'll get them to pay full price.
Also...is 2 suitcases acceptable? It seems like a lot but clothes and coats and shoes and toiletries and accessories and other general things seem to take up a lot of space!! Thoughts on this please..will I look high maintenance rocking up with 2 cases, or is it the norm?
I leave in the morning..eek!
Lottie x
Hey, Thank you so much to everyone who replied.
I agree the weather is terrible. I was there the weekend just passed and it rained most of the time but it couldn't ruin my spirits.
Jenn xxx
Also just to say the full casting programme for the November 23rd audition in London is out and it says ' Contracts start dates between December 2010 and February 2011, for a minimum of 4 months.' Just if anyone else was wondering. The job inverview is at 7pm that day if you pass the first part and you will hear pretty soon after.
Jenn xxx
River Rogue - We were told in orientation that if hotels are full, then cast members families can be denied a room on arrival for people paying full price. Similarly free entry passes cannot be used during blackouts. Therefore, even if they have a room but it's a blackout in the park you cannot use your free entry passes. Then again, it wouldn't surprise me if you could ask 2 different people and get 2 completely different answers!
Lottie - It's probably best all round to avoid the busiest times of year, especially Christmas and especially on the weekends. Apparently the weekend of the 4th and 11th are blackouts, and it's highly likely that the other weekends leading up to Christmas and New Year will be as well. If you can't get them into a Disney hotel then there are two other hotels over at Val D'Europe which is only 5 mins by train and probably a lot cheaper than the Disney hotels, even with the discount =P
Quote from: "dlprincesse"River Rogue - We were told in orientation that if hotels are full, then cast members families can be denied a room on arrival for people paying full price. Similarly free entry passes cannot be used during blackouts. Therefore, even if they have a room but it's a blackout in the park you cannot use your free entry passes. Then again, it wouldn't surprise me if you could ask 2 different people and get 2 completely different answers!
Lottie - It's probably best all round to avoid the busiest times of year, especially Christmas and especially on the weekends. Apparently the weekend of the 4th and 11th are blackouts, and it's highly likely that the other weekends leading up to Christmas and New Year will be as well. If you can't get them into a Disney hotel then there are two other hotels over at Val D'Europe which is only 5 mins by train and probably a lot cheaper than the Disney hotels, even with the discount =P
Yup, I heard that too! If your family if booked in a room but a customer pays full price for it when it's blackout, they get denied the room! But yes, train from Val' D to Paris is literally 30 seconds!
Quote from: "dlprincesse"River Rogue - We were told in orientation that if hotels are full, then cast members families can be denied a room on arrival for people paying full price. Similarly free entry passes cannot be used during blackouts. Therefore, even if they have a room but it's a blackout in the park you cannot use your free entry passes. Then again, it wouldn't surprise me if you could ask 2 different people and get 2 completely different answers!
It's true that "regular" guests used to have priority over guests with CM discount. I know that this was discontinued in 2009 and I'd be surprised if they changed it back again....
Anyway, I repeat that Disney hotel guests (and only those) are NOT affected by CM blackout dates and will get in free during their stay, within the limits of your Passeport En Scene obviously.
Quote from: "jennjennzo"Also just to say the full casting programme for the November 23rd audition in London is out and it says ' Contracts start dates between December 2010 and February 2011, for a minimum of 4 months.' Just if anyone else was wondering. The job inverview is at 7pm that day if you pass the first part and you will hear pretty soon after.
Jenn xxx
It said it was 4 months minimum on the website for the September auditions, but in the pre audition speech, Daniel said they were 9 months minimum contracts. So do we think it's likely to be the same situation again?
Hey guys!
I'm off to Paris tomorrow for my first day at Disneyland :D I can't wait! I'm all packed and ready to go, I've got 1 suitcase, 1 holdle, 1 backpack and 1 shoulder bag :/
This is my last post in England and I'll try and update as much as I can in Paris
Speak to you soon x x
Laura:)
Enjoy Laura!
Have a fantastic time Laura!! soooo excited for you!! hope youve arrived ok today! :D
So...... i dont know what to do now!!! I was all set for the disney audition, but now i have an interview to work for Disney on their cruise ships! do i do both?? i wouldnt know what to do if i got offered both! (not that i think that will happen but still!!!)
Its all quite exciting and confusing!! I think i stand more chance with the interview! Id be sooo nervous for the audition!!
Hope everyones good! :D
Go to both blondie85, gives u double the chance then :) Is it for a character/performer for Cruise Line or another position?? If u want to auditon for the DCL u have to go to a Tokyo Disney audition apparantly and then tell the panel there that u want the cruise
Its for a Youth Activities Counselor position! Id love to do characters on the cruises! but im thinking there will always be better performers than me that would get picked for things like that, or people with some CM experience? im a dancer rather than an actor and the acting bit worries me a little!! Having said that... how awesome would it be to go to Tokyo Disney to audition!!! :D
That are amazing news from you all...
Laura is already in Paris, Lewis back from Paris, but will go back to Paris... damn I'm so jealous ^^"
But working out my plans too... first I will do, what they told me at my audition: Re-apply after Christmas...
Then, starting to learn a little bit french, so I could apply for a "regular" Job at Disneyland Paris (I've heard from different people, that you don't need speak french, or better say, fluently French. But I'm pretty sure, that a little bit would really better, so I can answer the most important question, the question for the restrooms (believe it or not, guests in Disneyland Paris asked ME that question during my HalloweenTrip :D)
And the other thing I plan to do is... the Cruise Line!
I've already thought about that during and after my stay at Disneyworld, but then I threw it away, cause I was worried about the circumstance that you don't have a day off for the length of your contract, and only after the end of your contract you're having vacation.
I'm still not sure, how I would handle this, but I'm thinking about to give it a try.
So I'm going to apply for the DCL probably in January - if I don't re-decide ^^"
And there is still the option Disneystore in UK, beeing a co-worker from Nathalie :)
Man, Disney is such a big company, so many position you could do, isn't that amazing?
But before applying for DCL I need to know how to handle working without a day off.
Blondie85, how are you going to handle with that circumstance, in case they hire you at DCL?
Greetings form Germany
Chiyo ^^
Good luck to everyone auditioning oday in London. Hope we see some people getting contracts!
I'M GOING TO DISNEY!!!!!!!!!!! I got offered a contract today at the audition.
Beaming from ear to ear. About 200 people there. I got measured and I'm now 5'8 apparently which isn't Pan height, but it's Sparrow height! First round, got through, dance round (different dance to last time) got pulled over by Daniel and smiled and he looked at my profile. Got asked to come back at 2 to try on wigs and make up. They didn't have Sparrows wig and facial hair, so they improvised with Belle's Prince's wig and a lot of make up. Then about 11 of us had the 'in-depth' chat with Daniel about Disney life, then he asked 3 of us to stay behind, and told us we'll be getting emails tomorrow to start on 14th January.
I didn't even change out of my tracksuit, was so excited just ran out with clearly visible Sparrow eyeliner on! haha!!
So excited!!
WOW PeterPan, that ist AMAZING!!! :D/ :D/ :D/
Ok, I should say, Captain Jack Sparrow now, right? =D>
Congratulations for gettin' the job and dream coming true!! If you still there in spring, I'll come and visit you... I have to meet Cpt. Jack Sparrow again, cause I missed him on Halloween ;)
Wow... I wish you the best time of your life, it will be, cause it's Disney, and have a lot of fun!
Lovely Greetings from Germany ^^
Chiyo ^^
Quote from: "peterpan88"I'M GOING TO DISNEY!!!!!!!!!!! I got offered a contract today at the audition.
Beaming from ear to ear. About 200 people there. I got measured and I'm now 5'8 apparently which isn't Pan height, but it's Sparrow height! First round, got through, dance round (different dance to last time) got pulled over by Daniel and smiled and he looked at my profile. Got asked to come back at 2 to try on wigs and make up. They didn't have Sparrows wig and facial hair, so they improvised with Belle's Prince's wig and a lot of make up. Then about 11 of us had the 'in-depth' chat with Daniel about Disney life, then he asked 3 of us to stay behind, and told us we'll be getting emails tomorrow to start on 14th January.
I didn't even change out of my tracksuit, was so excited just ran out with clearly visible Sparrow eyeliner on! haha!!
So excited!!
YAY thats amazing WELL DONE! Jack Sprarrow is such an amazing character! You will love it there, hope everything goes well! :D
Well done!! 'You're really lucky to get offered a contract on the day! I've been here just under a week and so far I'm having a really good time - it certainly doesn't feel like work!
I saw Jack Sparrow today backstage for the first time, it's confusing that it isn't Jonny Depp, but the costuming is so good and I bet he's a really fun character to play!
I have my fur character approval tomorrow morning - I'm playing Mr. Penguin, one of the little penguin waiters from Mary Poppins, then on Friday I find out whether or not I have a face character fitting :)
Unfortunately I leave on 6th Jan, Daniel mentioned contract extensions for some of us but I have booked to go travelling so I won't stay, which means I won't get to meet you. Good luck though!
xxx
Quote from: "littlelottie"Well done!! 'You're really lucky to get offered a contract on the day! I've been here just under a week and so far I'm having a really good time - it certainly doesn't feel like work!
I saw Jack Sparrow today backstage for the first time, it's confusing that it isn't Jonny Depp, but the costuming is so good and I bet he's a really fun character to play!
I have my fur character approval tomorrow morning - I'm playing Mr. Penguin, one of the little penguin waiters from Mary Poppins, then on Friday I find out whether or not I have a face character fitting :)
Unfortunately I leave on 6th Jan, Daniel mentioned contract extensions for some of us but I have booked to go travelling so I won't stay, which means I won't get to meet you. Good luck though!
xxx
Arghh Lottie, good luck. I know who your ACC's are for your approval haha cause it's their ACC approval tomorrow.
Hello everyone!!
I feel like I haven't been online in a long time!!
I would loooveeeee to work for Disneyland Paris in the parades/characters/face characters!!
I've got a quick question to ask!!
If your a face character (one of the princesses) do you have to be in the parade as a dancer for other floats (Can-can, cards, Ursula minions) As I'm a rubbish dancer and this is really putting me of auditoning!! I really hope you don't have to!!
Thanks to anyone who responds!!
Sophie
xx
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Quote from: "itslewis"Quote from: "SophieD"Hello everyone!!
I feel like I haven't been online in a long time!!
I would loooveeeee to work for Disneyland Paris in the parades/characters/face characters!!
I've got a quick question to ask!!
If your a face character (one of the princesses) do you have to be in the parade as a dancer for other floats (Can-can, cards, Ursula minions) As I'm a rubbish dancer and this is really putting me of auditoning!! I really hope you don't have to!!
Thanks to anyone who responds!!
Sophie
xx
When you go to the audition, after the first round of animation.. if they see you as a face character you miss the dance audition and they put you into the wigs and what not.. so if they see you as a face character you dont need to do the dance in the audition. However, when you get there you will get rehearsals for dance roles for the parades but it's easy and you don't have to pass first time you learn it.
On Tuesday, everybody did the dancing and then they sent them to wigs and make up. They changed the groups up, so it wasn't in number order, but the people they'd initially chosen after being measured went in the first two groups, then back into the number order.
Thanks itslewis and peterpan88 for responding! As I say I would love to audition but I'm a complete catastrophe when it comes to dancing!! Is the dance in the audition hard?? Is it technical??
And congratulations Peterpan88 for your Disney contract!! Thats amazing!! When do you start?? x
Quote from: "SophieD"Thanks itslewis and peterpan88 for responding! As I say I would love to audition but I'm a complete catastrophe when it comes to dancing!! Is the dance in the audition hard?? Is it technical??
And congratulations Peterpan88 for your Disney contract!! Thats amazing!! When do you start?? x
Thank you! I go out there on Jan 14th and start training on Jan 17th.
The dancing starts out quite basic and progresses. They keep emphasizing that they're not just after dancers and to smile no matter what, but at this audition everybody seemed pretty good whereas in September, the majority of people seemed like they weren't dancers. There was 8 other people who was in the in-depth chat with Daniel about him trying to find them contracts as they're hard to find heights and one of them was for just a costumed character, not a face character.
I dislike you alfie it sounds amazingggg damn you. ¬¬ :P bet uu just cant wait for christmas and new years to be over... you'll be a such a scrooge just wanting it to end !! :p Haha!!
Im kinda excited to get back from travelling so I can audition again :) get back into the disney swing.
Still at the disney store.. loving it :D:D hoping i can go to Bluebell wood hospice next week to deliver some soft toys to the children through a charity programme we've been running :)
hope everyone out there in Paris is loving every minute (im sure you are) and keep us updated!
ps. everyone add me on fb :D (even tho it depresses me having so many friend with characters as their dps) !!! :P lol xxx
I'm the same!! I can't wait for the summer to start so that Uni is finished and I auditioning for things!! Its so frustrating lol!!
Its good Disney aren't just looking for dancers but I'm wary that they those (like me) who aren't confident dancers will be kept as costumed characters.. which isn't a bad thing at all I just want to be a Princess or Wendy lol!! ;) :lol: :P :P
Everyone add me on FB too (if you want) and I have twitter too!! x
Hi all! Been stalking this thread for quite a long time now but thought i'd join in on the posting :) Plan to audition next year (got quite a lot going on at the mo!), more i read this thread the more i want to do it! Also, must say, love all the positivity on this thread, v infectious!
Oh! itslewis, was looking at your facebook from a link you gave a long time ago, we have a mutual friend, how random!
Hello all!
I auditioned last week in London and was put on a waiting list for Character Performers, Parade Performers and also Show Performers too I think? What do you think the chances are of me receiving that important phone call?
So pleased to have finally found a forum where I can chat about this, I've been going out of my head with questions haha!
Lauren x
Hiya,
I would love to audition but I'm really scared I won't be good enough! I'm not really sure of what happens on an audition so if anyone has any information on the the types of things you do, that would be great :)
The next set of UK auditions have already been posted. 6/7 January 2011 at Pineapple. Get preparing guys!!
Quote from: "fateiskind"Hello all!
I auditioned last week in London and was put on a waiting list for Character Performers, Parade Performers and also Show Performers too I think? What do you think the chances are of me receiving that important phone call?
So pleased to have finally found a forum where I can chat about this, I've been going out of my head with questions haha!
Lauren x
Oh wow, well done!!! There have been a few people on this thread who have received 'the call' after being put on the waiting list so there is hope :) Did you have fun?
Quote from: "meg55"Hiya,
I would love to audition but I'm really scared I won't be good enough! I'm not really sure of what happens on an audition so if anyone has any information on the the types of things you do, that would be great :)
I'm the same :oops:, but set myself a goal to do it next year otherwise i'll just keep on regretting!
Well done Lauren!! How was the audition process??
I'm the same @Emmy I worry if I won't be good enough! I'm thinking of auditioning too next year in the summer! I think its one of those things that, like you say, you will regret if you don't do it. :D
Quote from: "emmy"Oh wow, well done!!! There have been a few people on this thread who have received 'the call' after being put on the waiting list so there is hope :) Did you have fun?
Quote from: "SophieD"Well done Lauren!! How was the audition process??
I really loved the audition process, found it a lot of fun! It was all a little bit crowded at first but everyone got a very fair shot. I haven't danced in a while, thought I might have lost my touch but by the time I got to the actual dance audition, I got back into it pretty easily, the routine was so cheesy... just my kinda thing :D
Quote from: "fateiskind"I really loved the audition process, found it a lot of fun! It was all a little bit crowded at first but everyone got a very fair shot. I haven't danced in a while, thought I might have lost my touch but by the time I got to the actual dance audition, I got back into it pretty easily, the routine was so cheesy... just my kinda thing :D
Was it an easy dance? or was it difficult?? Could beginners do it?? :D
Quote from: "SophieD"Quote from: "fateiskind"I really loved the audition process, found it a lot of fun! It was all a little bit crowded at first but everyone got a very fair shot. I haven't danced in a while, thought I might have lost my touch but by the time I got to the actual dance audition, I got back into it pretty easily, the routine was so cheesy... just my kinda thing :D
Was it an easy dance? or was it difficult?? Could beginners do it?? :D
It starts out quite simple and gradually gets more difficult. I guess the most difficult aspect is trying to see the choreographer with the amount of auditionees in the room. But just smile and cheese your way through it and that way even if you don't know the routine, you will still look Disney-esque I guess.
A friend of mine found out she is going to Tokyo Disney for a year this morning.
Quote from: "peterpan88"Quote from: "SophieD"Quote from: "fateiskind"A friend of mine found out she is going to Tokyo Disney for a year this morning.
How does this work? Has she been at a regular DLP audition?
Sorry for asking, but I'm curious and I actually don't really care about which Disney Park, so this could be a chance ;)
She was at Disney Paris for about a year and a half a few years ago, but I'm not 100% sure how she got this.
Ah, okay, thank you.
That explains it. I know, they sometimes send their castmember to other parks ;) One of the many reasons why I want to work for Disney again :)
Quote from: "peterpan88"Quote from: "SophieD"Quote from: "fateiskind"I really loved the audition process, found it a lot of fun! It was all a little bit crowded at first but everyone got a very fair shot. I haven't danced in a while, thought I might have lost my touch but by the time I got to the actual dance audition, I got back into it pretty easily, the routine was so cheesy... just my kinda thing :D
Was it an easy dance? or was it difficult?? Could beginners do it?? :D
It starts out quite simple and gradually gets more difficult. I guess the most difficult aspect is trying to see the choreographer with the amount of auditionees in the room. But just smile and cheese your way through it and that way even if you don't know the routine, you will still look Disney-esque I guess.
A friend of mine found out she is going to Tokyo Disney for a year this morning.
I'd definitely agree that seeing the choreographer is the hardest part! A lot of people don't really want to play fair and when asked to rotate, would just move back a few rows, before edging forward again haha. Whenever I had a turn at the front I would always go right to the back straight after... it worked to my advantage, I had plenty of space to practice what I'd just picked up!
The routine starts off easily, a non-dancer could definitely pick it up. But like peterpan88 said, as long as you show that you're 'Disney' I reckon you still hve a really good shot!
is the audition process hard? how many stages are there? im quite new to this but would love to have a go :)
Quote from: "meg55"is the audition process hard? how many stages are there? im quite new to this but would love to have a go :)
The first part, not really the 'audition' but is when everybody in the room gets measured.
Then once everybody has been, Daniel, the casting director, gives a presentation on the basics of what the job entails, about the parks, the Disney housing and what not.
After that, it's the first actual round, the animation stage. Basically you have six counts of eight. The first is to be a cowboy, then a pirate, then a dwarf, then a villain, then a prince/princess, then run off the stage waving, smiling, being yourself. After this there's a cut.
Then it's the dance stage which starts out quite easy and progresses in difficulty, but they keep emphasizing that they are not just looking for dancers, as a dancer who doesn't smile isn't interesting whereas a non-dancer who smiles all the time is! Then after that they can either cut you, ask you to come back to try on wigs and make up, put you on the waiting list or invite you back later for a more in-depth chat.
On Tuesday there was roughly 200 people. It got cut to about 100 after the animation. About 50 people got cut from the dance round. Of the 50 left, about 35ish got put on the waiting list, about 12 got to try on wigs and make up (some got cut after trying them on) and then about 11 had the in-depth discussion saying they were heights/characters harder to find or with a greater turnover so there was more chance of them getting a call.
Hope this helps. In the previous 49 pages, there's LOADS of info about peoples past audition experiences/a video of the song you do the animation to/loads of posts from 'inside the magic' from itslewis and co.
hi as someone who has worked at Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disney i feel i ned to write and say that yes this job is awesome and everyone that would love to do it, should go for it but it is also the hardest job you will ever do, for example having 80,000 people all wanting your autograph at once being grabbed left and right is not a nice feeling!! The money is not great( unless your in Tokyo), dont expect to be rich, the social aspect is good as long as your respectful of others and there cultures!! there is no time to be lazy as they will get rid of you just as quick as they hired you, you do not get paid holiday for a year!! you share with anyone from 1-5 other strangers!! I've noticed a lot of people think there coming over to dance in the parades or to be a face character every day, i hate to be the bearer of bad news this just does not happen (unless you are in Tokyo) you will be put out in costume and have to work very hard, the parades should be treated like a privilege!! The Job as i said is awesome and the rewards are that you make peoples dream come true but don't expect to get any recognition for it, it wont happen but if you can be happy knowing you just made that kids dream by shaking his hand or saying hi, then go for it!! if you need to be dancing everyday stay away from here as you will hate it!! Me personally i loved it there in Tokyo and Paris!!
Also i read about people transferring to different parks, that doesn't happen i had to audition to go to Tokyo and wait for the call like everyone else, it can even be a hindrance working in the other park if paris needs you to stay they can pick who can go to tokyo as a few of my friends have found out recently!! i wish everyone thats is going out to Paris or Tokyo well :D
Quote from: "disneydream"hi as someone who has worked at Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disney i feel i ned to write and say that yes this job is awesome and everyone that would love to do it, should go for it but it is also the hardest job you will ever do, for example having 80,000 people all wanting your autograph at once being grabbed left and right is not a nice feeling!! The money is not great( unless your in Tokyo), dont expect to be rich, the social aspect is good as long as your respectful of others and there cultures!! there is no time to be lazy as they will get rid of you just as quick as they hired you, you do not get paid holiday for a year!! you share with anyone from 1-5 other strangers!! I've noticed a lot of people think there coming over to dance in the parades or to be a face character every day, i hate to be the bearer of bad news this just does not happen (unless you are in Tokyo) you will be put out in costume and have to work very hard, the parades should be treated like a privilege!! The Job as i said is awesome and the rewards are that you make peoples dream come true but don't expect to get any recognition for it, it wont happen but if you can be happy knowing you just made that kids dream by shaking his hand or saying hi, then go for it!! if you need to be dancing everyday stay away from here as you will hate it!! Me personally i loved it there in Tokyo and Paris!!
Also i read about people transferring to different parks, that doesn't happen i had to audition to go to Tokyo and wait for the call like everyone else, it can even be a hindrance working in the other park if paris needs you to stay they can pick who can go to tokyo as a few of my friends have found out recently!! i wish everyone thats is going out to Paris or Tokyo well :D
Couldn't put it any better myself.
Have you got the call for your return visit yet?
I'm more excited about the potential of Pluto/Buzz Lightyear than Jack Sparrow I think. Finally got round to watching the film though. Only waited 7 years after it's release!
Hey guys!
Sorry i haven`t posted in a while but its been busy and i havn`t got my laptop with me. I`m having a great time here :)
Most of last week I was Mickey Mouse and it was great. I was on the all star express for the first time yesterday and it was amazing! I was Dale :)
Congrats to those who have got jobs and to those who passed the audition. It is an amazing experience and i hope i get offered a cdi contract :)
Not sure when i`ll be posting again but hopefully I won`t leave it as long.
Laura:)
Hi all!
Havent been on here in ages! sorry! but congrats to eveyone who has been offered a contract! I didnt make it to the audition in the end, i fractured my ankle 3 days before, so wouldnt have been able to dance or anything... :cry:
however.... i had my interview for DCL yesterday and got the job! :D so looks like a different sort of disney dream coming true for me! :D its guna be VERY hard work, but im so excited! Chiyo... I know its going to be hard working 4 and a half months without a day off, but you do get time off everyday, and you get time to see the places the ship stops as well! Plus the crew areas sound brilliant! Its also good pay for this sort of job, and im planning to travel during my 6 weeks off at the end of the contract! :D
Laura hope youre having an amazing time!! :) Peterpan88, you should totally be jack sparrow!! i love him!! hes amazing!!
Natalie, hows the disney store? bet its manic running up to christmas!!
Hope everyones good!
blondie85 congratulation with the job :D
When do you start at the ship. I'm sure you will have a great time :D/
Thank you very much blondie85 for your informations. And congratulations for you for getting the job at the DCL. Do you already know on which you will go?
I think I will apply for DCL in January, beside of my application for Character and Parade Department, for the Internship Mangment Program in Disneyworld and my application at Disneyland Paris.
I guess, it will one of them then for me... and I know, that it will happen the best of them all (for me ;) )
So, I'm excited, what it will be.
Thank you Laura for your update about your work at DLP, as I saw your FB status I just thought: please give us an update. And then I went to this board, and voila, there it was *happy*
I've heard some exciting news from my friend, who was with me at the audition, got the job and is actually working there.
There planning an amazing show for the "Magical Moments Festival" and they are going to be look for the following faces: Captain Hook, Smee and the brother from Wendy!
Hook and Smee are going to be faces for the show, and the Wendys brother is going to be a regular Meet and Greet character, if understood that right;)
Oh, I can't wait to see the "Magical Moments Festival" - as cast member or guest, that doesn't matter ^^"
HEY GUYS!! very long time since a post.. but this board is so full of optimism and happiness and cheers me up everytime I read it! massive congratulations to all who have got disney jobs... keep living the dream! xxx
Hello!! Blondie YES the disney store is maaaanic!! god theres so many people and prams we can barely get around :lol: but im really enjoying it :D:D
talking of disney stores.. has anyone here ever visited one of the new style ones, the imagination parks i think theyre called..? :D
im making it my mission to go to one before i leave the country but the nearest one to me is milton keynes and even still thats 2 hours away :/ :lol: its fine, i shall go !!!
and blondie thats fantastic about DCL!! im starting to think about that as an option.. what kind of work are you doing on the cruise and when do you start?? :D id love to hear more about your interview and the job.. :) can you add me on facebook? (its on my profile) :D
Natalie xxxx
Happy 1000th post cast members ;) Pointless post, but had to be done!
Lottie I hope you dont mind, but i want to post the weblink for your blog, as I think it is FABULOUS....amazing to here such detail about the job, and think it is excellent for people to know what they are facing if they want to work for disney.
http://www.offexploring.com/pixiedustandplanes/home (http://www.offexploring.com/pixiedustandplanes/home%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
...enjoy.
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Quote from: "smallblonde"Lottie I hope you dont mind, but i want to post the weblink for your blog, as I think it is FABULOUS....amazing to here such detail about the job, and think it is excellent for people to know what they are facing if they want to work for disney.
http://www.offexploring.com/pixiedustandplanes/home (http://www.offexploring.com/pixiedustandplanes/home%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
...enjoy.
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I second that! And this one also. I know it's somebody from this forum but can't remember their member name: http://www.offexploring.com/poisonapples (http://www.offexploring.com/poisonapples%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Glorious stuff girls!
I stayed up til 3am last night reading both of those blogs, so insightful, thank you for posting!
Both blogs are fantastic, however it does puzzle me... the Evil Queen blog speaks about charlotte moving in with her and being chip and dale height, and the other blog, wrote by lottie is about being chip and dale characters. If they read this they will have to let us know if they are roomies? hehe. They are fantastic blogs, and im sure people will love reading the updates. :D
hi everyone!
sorry i never got round to writing how everything was going out here :) I'm so unorganised! but it looks like there's a few people keeping you busy with what its like out here!
it is really fun! although when your ill it does take its toll :( I'm currently in bed with a mass of tissues and empty lemsip packets around me hoping i feel better by wednesday for my next shift!
in reply to smallblonde, it is very ironic, but they aren't room mates, they infact live down the hall from each other :) and i live inbetween them! :)
xxx
Thanks for posting the blogs! They are lovely to read especially being so far away from the parks and auditioning seems lightyears away!!
Just reading Lotties blog- what does a REP actually do?? and Whats the height for the Green Soldiers (their routine does look good- and maybe I might be able to learn that one!! :lol: :roll: :oops: :oops: )
Many Thanks x
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Hey guys, i used to live with the girl who does the Poison Apples blog but she moved out, her names Beth but i dont think shes on the forum...however we all live on the same floor in the same block...RANDOM!!!
DisneyBud is correct, Rep is when you learn a routine be it for the parade, a show or a special event.
Green Army height is for people who are taller than Chip n Dale..,i guess about 160+, both boys and girls. Theres loads of different roles and characters for people of all heights so dont worry!
Im due to leave on 06th Jan, along with what seems about 60% of the dept! Its been, ummmm....interesting! Had some good times and A LOT of bad times so im glad to be going home. I know everyone thinks its an amazing place to work, and yes it is very surreal and can be magical at times when u see the kids faces but PLEASE dont go into this job thinking its all gonna be sunshine and roses....ITS NOT!!! I dont want to put people off at all, im sure many of you will have a better experience than ive had but im just warning you that its not as great as the public image of Disney appears to be. The social life is great and you can get the opportunity to auditon for other things when youre out here, plus free dance classes and THE SWEETIE MAN but there are a lot of things that Disney could do better at. If you really want to work here then go for it, plenty of people have worked here for years and love it but be realistic, its a job and it has the same politics, bitchiness and any other bad stuff you would find in an normal job. Its a great thing to put on your CV tho and you will never have another experience like it so for that reason alone i guess its worth doing :D
THE SWEETIE MAN...
This sounds interesting!
Thanks Disneybud and Alaina82 for letting me know!! I didn't know that the dancers had to be specific heights for different routines!!
And I'm quite curious about THE SWEETIE MAN too!! :D
Just wanted to wish everyone on this thread a Happy Christmas and amazing New Year. Have had lots of fun on this thread, and here's hoping for more in 2011 and lots more people achieving their dream job!
Haha the Sweetie Man is basically a guy who comes into Disney every month or so with a MASSIVE collection of pick n mix sweets, its just like being at home so naturally everyone goes mad for it. You'll see someone come back from lunch with their bag of sweets and word will spread sooooo quickly...we're just a bunch of kids at heart where the littlest things please us :p
As a lot of people are leaving on the 6th, do you think that if they were going to call me to start in January they would have already done so? It seems that way to me... this waiting is killing me!
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Is it hard to get a CDI contract?? Are they given to you at auditions or do you have to wait a while?? :D x
Quote from: "SophieD"Is it hard to get a CDI contract?? Are they given to you at auditions or do you have to wait a while?? :D x
Both Sophie. Normally, if your fitted and approved at the audition for a Face Character, then your offered a CDI there and then. If not, you can just ask for one when your CDD runs out and just wait. Lots of people don't get fitted at the audition, but get approved for face characters when there out there and get one when one comes available, or if they just need you height. If your work hard, be a good cast member and they need your height your likely to get one. Lots of people are waiting at the moment including me! I was told I will hear any time between Jan/April so I reckon that's when people who are waiting on the books for the first time will be told too.. ready for the summer season!
Thanks Lewis! Does face characters at auditions just apply to prince and princesses or does Wendy/Alice/ugly sisters come into that bracket to?? My height is about 5'6'- so hopefully I'm a face character height! I would love to be Cinderella!
I hope you get a call for a CDI contract!! Goooood Luck!!! :D :D
Quote from: "SophieD"Thanks Lewis! Does face characters at auditions just apply to prince and princesses or does Wendy/Alice/ugly sisters come into that bracket to?? My height is about 5'6'- so hopefully I'm a face character height! I would love to be Cinderella!
I hope you get a call for a CDI contract!! Goooood Luck!!! :D :D
At the last set of auditions, they did character fittings for Sleeping Beauty, Tiana, Cinderella and Wendy. But I guess Wendy borderline Princess status in Peter Pan. The costumes I saw on the table were for the main Princesses and Peter Pans hat.
Quote from: "SophieD"Thanks Lewis! Does face characters at auditions just apply to prince and princesses or does Wendy/Alice/ugly sisters come into that bracket to?? My height is about 5'6'- so hopefully I'm a face character height! I would love to be Cinderella!
I hope you get a call for a CDI contract!! Goooood Luck!!! :D :D
They face fit for most characters but not seasonal characters like Ugly Sisters unless its the auditions for the Halloween season (I think), I'm just guessing to be honest lol :)
London auditions are 06th and 07th Jan at Pineapple, looking for face and character and parade characters for contracts starting in Jan, minimum of 4 mths. If you havent auditioned yet go along and have a go :D
Lewis, I MISS YOU TOOOOOOOO :( oh and the sweetie man hasnt been since beginning of November, these are getting desperate times now :P
Snowing really hard here tonight but never fear Disney is here and we will still go out on parade to entertain you all! Not sure if Fantillusion will actually go out now as its due in 10 mins and its still blizzard conditions outside but we did DOUD, although some of us had to stop the choreography halfway through due to the snow and just meet and greet the guests (which i personally think is much more magical!). All buses and trains have now stopped running too so its a nice hour or so trek back home to the residences....and again back into work tomorrow morning if its still like this! Luckily i finished at 6 so i managed to get the last bus out of Disney but i have NEVER seen a bus soooo crowded, snow really knows how to disrupt everyone! On that note, hope everyone gets to where they need to go safely!!!
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Hey..
Just a quick question, I really want to audition in Jan! What types of things do you wear? And what do you need to take with you? x
Hey guys,
OMG I haven't been well for the past few days so I couldn't go into work but its just as well because the weather is horrible!
The buses and trains aren`t running so everyone has to walk to work :( hopefully the snow will clear soon. I do like the job but being ill has really made me think of home and how much i miss the comforts i had there. I'm only here until 6th January, so not that long now.
If I don't stay on then it has been a great experience :)
Laura:)
Hey Meg
For the auditon in Jan just wear trackies or loose clothing as you may have to learn a routine if you get past the animation stage. You can wear socks but jazz shoes/trainers or plimsolls are a better bet, dont wear chunky trainers cos they dont support your feet very well and arent actually that comfy to dance in.
Dont worry too much about it...just go in, smile and have fun! Everyone will feel as nervous as you so youre all in the same boat. Daniel is lovely and they will all put you at ease :D
Quote from: "alaina82"Hey Meg
For the auditon in Jan just wear trackies or loose clothing as you may have to learn a routine if you get past the animation stage. You can wear socks but jazz shoes/trainers or plimsolls are a better bet, dont wear chunky trainers cos they dont support your feet very well and arent actually that comfy to dance in.
Dont worry too much about it...just go in, smile and have fun! Everyone will feel as nervous as you so youre all in the same boat. Daniel is lovely and they will all put you at ease :D
Hey, thanks for your reply :) xx
Hey Meg!!l
they say you should bring your CV and a photo for the interview stage.. but so far (correct me if im wrong peeps) i have never heard of anyone having an interview! But i always bring mine just in case :):) also i think uu defo have to bring ur passport sometimes incase u get offered a contract on the day :)
Best of luck for the audition.. please tell us how it went!
everyone whos been following this thread for a while, thought i would update you on my sitch!! My contract for the disney store ended today (it was meant to end 1st jan but because of the weather complications they had to lay a few temps off early). Had such a great time working there, everyone was sooo nice like looked after us well and let us in the group easily !! its a shame i cant apply to stay on because of me travelling, but the manager said that as soon as i get back I have to go and see them and we can talk about a position for meee :D all sounding very positive.. she keeps talking asif i just have a job as soon as i get back!! :D Yay.
Hope everyones having a great december and MERRY CHRISTMAS for tomorrow!!!
hope your day is as magical as it can be :)
Natalie xxxxxxx
Awwww well done Natalie sounds like the disney store has been a great place to work. :D
I have asked Santa for one of the HUGE minnie mouses :minnie: from the Disney Store, apparently tho she was of high demand and often out of stock, but hopefully I will get her tmos :D
Christmas Wishes to everyone!!!!!!!! Hope you all have a fantastic day. :D
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Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Hey Meg!!l
they say you should bring your CV and a photo for the interview stage.. but so far (correct me if im wrong peeps) i have never heard of anyone having an interview! But i always bring mine just in case :):) also i think uu defo have to bring ur passport sometimes incase u get offered a contract on the day :)
Best of luck for the audition.. please tell us how it went!
everyone whos been following this thread for a while, thought i would update you on my sitch!! My contract for the disney store ended today (it was meant to end 1st jan but because of the weather complications they had to lay a few temps off early). Had such a great time working there, everyone was sooo nice like looked after us well and let us in the group easily !! its a shame i cant apply to stay on because of me travelling, but the manager said that as soon as i get back I have to go and see them and we can talk about a position for meee :D all sounding very positive.. she keeps talking asif i just have a job as soon as i get back!! :D Yay.
Hope everyones having a great december and MERRY CHRISTMAS for tomorrow!!!
hope your day is as magical as it can be :)
Natalie xxxxxxx
Hey Natalie!! Hope you had a lovely Christmas.
Thanks for this, i'm just trying to gather all this stuff together. What type of photo do you need, an A4 one?
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Hey guys!
How is everyone? I'm having a great time in disney but sad that it is nearly over :( I finish on the 6th January but hopefully I can get a contract for the future :)
I've been doing late shifts for the past week and I have two days off (today and tomorrow) and then back to the late shifts on Wednesday :( but only two more of those left and then it's in for work bright and early the rest of the time :)
Did everyone have a good Christmas? I had to work but it was fine, I kinda missed being at home that day because it didn't truly feel like Christmas over here but other than that its been great!
Speak soon
Laura:)
QuoteHey Natalie!! Hope you had a lovely Christmas.
Thanks for this, i'm just trying to gather all this stuff together. What type of photo do you need, an A4 one?
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i just had like a normal size one whatever photos normally are! to be honest there is no right thing to do its just what they recommend but as i said ive never heard of anyone needing it !!!
Are you psyched up for the audit?? Im excited for when i can start auditionin again :D:D:D: loll xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"QuoteHey Natalie!! Hope you had a lovely Christmas.
Thanks for this, i'm just trying to gather all this stuff together. What type of photo do you need, an A4 one?
xx
i just had like a normal size one whatever photos normally are! to be honest there is no right thing to do its just what they recommend but as i said ive never heard of anyone needing it !!!
Are you psyched up for the audit?? Im excited for when i can start auditionin again :D:D:D: loll xx
Ahh okay thanks! No i'm not, i'm really scared! I'm not sure what to expect but i suppose most people will be like that..but i'm excited :D xx
Yeah, I did it again.... just a few seconds ago I sent out my second application for Character & Parade Department.
At my audition in September they told us, we can reapply after Christmas, and that's what I did today *happy*
I'm very excited (again) and hope, they invite me to audition again *smile*
@meg55
You could expect a day full of fun, excitement and happiness.
First rule is: Have fun!
Second rule is: Be very big in your movement and try different things than the others.
Third and most important rule is: SMILE! Put on the biggest smile you have - and I promise, you will do that. Once you're in, you will hear Disney music, see the big DLP-logo on the wall and you will be happy, just because you are there.
Anything else? They will explain you exactly what you have to do, but you can read all our reports here at the board, to prepare your self a little bit.
I wish you good luck for your audition! :D/
Now... something completely different:
I also want to apply for "regular" jobs at Disneyland Paris.
Many people told me already, that I don't need to speak French, the are people who got the job without knowledge of the French language. I remember, some people here at the board told me that too.
So, of course that gives me hope that I could have an alternative for CP Department.
But remembering my bad experience at the Casting office in Disneyland Paris (I wanted to leave my papers - CV, certificate and cast member evaluation from WDW, and the guy didn't speak any word English, so he didn't understand me and I had to leave without any success) I'm not sure If really can write an application in English. What if they throw it away, cause it is in english, and no one can read it?
Have you any tips or ideas, what I can do?
So enough for this time... the last thing what I do now in this post is that:
I wish you all a happy and wonderfull new year - may all your dreams come true! :)
Nice Greetings from Germany
Chiyo ^^
i have one last question! this is probably stupid but do you wear your hair up or down for the audition?
I had my hair up at the audition because they were long and because of the movements you do you are going to sweat, so it's probably better, to put them up.
But it should look clean and nice, if you know what I mean ;)
Hi guys :)
I'm going to the audition on the 6th January..anyone else? :)
Horrendously nervous :S
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Ooh, and if you're going to the audition, do you need to have an idea who you want to be, or is it better to let them recommend you...i havent a clue who i'd like to be...anyone really :) Eeeek, i'm so scared :S
Happy New Year xx
hey, im going to the audition :), im really scared too lol x
Quote from: "Kat"Ooh, and if you're going to the audition, do you need to have an idea who you want to be, or is it better to let them recommend you...i havent a clue who i'd like to be...anyone really :) Eeeek, i'm so scared :S
Happy New Year xx
Hello Kat!
Welcome to the board! :)
You can't decide, who you are going to play... the decide it for you, depending on your height and if you look like a face character depending on your look.
So don't worry, you don't have to think about, who do you want to play ^^
And there's no reason to be scared. Actually it's fun... just do what they say, put on your biggest smile and everything will be fine ^^.
For any hints or tips, you can read this board, there many reports about the audition, many hints and by reading this the time till your audition will fly away and you won't have any time anymore to be scared ;)
Hey guys! Long time no speak!!!
Firstly congratulations to everyone who got through the auditions, got offers places or are currently out there! Make sure you have fun!
So thought I'd explain myself and why I haven't been posting in such a long time...
So I'm still on the waiting list but think I'm content with the fact I won't be going out to Paris. But its all cool! I've just finished performing with The Royal Opera House on there new Opera "Ludd & Isis". I also have a priority audition with the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in 9 days!! So hopefully I'll be off to Drama School this September!
I hope everyone is okay! And Hi to all you new peeps!! :)
Mason :D xx
PS: Good luck to all who are auditioning, and have fun!! It's an amazingly fun audition! :)
Hi Chiyo :)
Thanks for that, i'm just really nervous, plus what with going down to London by myself at rush hour :S but I'm sure I'll manage.
And Meg, we should think of one of those recognising-sign things so we can stick together when we get there, you going on the Thursday? :) at least i know its not just me whos nervous, i've never been to a real audition before :S I need to take a photo of myself too I guess, which will be hideously unattractive as i'm just coming out of tonsilitus and glandular fever :| and i've accidentally dyed my hair red...the bottle said blonde! Haha, what a disaster.
xx
HI Kat!
Don't worry to go down to London at rush our - for my audition I went to Paris, and I've never been to Paris befor (except for Disneyland ;) ), don't speak french, but with some little complications I found my hostel and on the the of the audition I also found the place where we had to audition ^^"
So, don't think about it, everything will be fine :)
Just don't forget: Hakuna Matata! ;)
Hi everyone :)
I am also going down to London on friday for the audition and I am terrified!! It makes me feel a bit better knowing other people are nervous too! I have never been to an audition like this before or of any kind for a while! I've got my hopes set on being Tinkerbell as I am only 5ft2!
By the posts on the forum it sounds like a fun day, but I just have a few questions if anyone can help! one of the things it says on the advert is to take a passport...My passport is out of date and I have sent away for a new one but because of the way the weather has been it hasnt came yet so I dont think I will have it in time...so I was thinkin of going anyway, taking my birth certificate & driving licence for ID and saying that I should have it any day now, do you think that will be ok or will it be a major issue to them?
Also a few people have mentioned a photograph...has this got to be a proffessional head shot or can this just be a normal photo??
I have never written out a resume for an audition either so if anyone can give me any pointers as to what to include that would be great!
I am travelling from newcastle so its quite a way! If anyone wants to meet prior to the audition let me know as this would definately put me at ease!
Katie x :D
Awww Katie its such a shame you're going on the Friday I would have met you :/
With you on the coming a long way too, though mine isnt quite as far, travelling down from Manchester in my car to my aunties in Milton Keynes and then getting my train from there in the morning.
Not so sure about the pictures to be honest, the audition call i read (in the Stage) didnt mention a photo, just your CV which you can leave, comfortable clothes, your passport and a pen.
And i'm also not sure about the resume thing either :S havent done anything really theatrical professionally, only as part of my degree, so my CVs a bit bare...going to rewrite it and include more of what I did in my degree though, if thats any use to you, it probably isnt haha.
I dont think your passport should be a problem, i'd take other id as you said, and maybe your old one too, and just make it clear you are awaiting another one. There isnt much else you can do about it really.
I'm getting all my stuff organised today, since i'm driving to MK straight from work tomorrow :S
Eek, good luck petal, and anyone else going to auditions this week :)
Kat x
Quote from: "katybaby"Hi everyone :)
I am also going down to London on friday for the audition and I am terrified!! It makes me feel a bit better knowing other people are nervous too! I have never been to an audition like this before or of any kind for a while! I've got my hopes set on being Tinkerbell as I am only 5ft2!
By the posts on the forum it sounds like a fun day, but I just have a few questions if anyone can help! one of the things it says on the advert is to take a passport...My passport is out of date and I have sent away for a new one but because of the way the weather has been it hasnt came yet so I dont think I will have it in time...so I was thinkin of going anyway, taking my birth certificate & driving licence for ID and saying that I should have it any day now, do you think that will be ok or will it be a major issue to them?
Also a few people have mentioned a photograph...has this got to be a proffessional head shot or can this just be a normal photo??
I have never written out a resume for an audition either so if anyone can give me any pointers as to what to include that would be great!
I am travelling from newcastle so its quite a way! If anyone wants to meet prior to the audition let me know as this would definately put me at ease!
Katie x :D
Hello,
Dont worry too much about your passport, the amount of people that forgot theres! You will only need it on the day is if they offer you a contract there and then so that's why they ask for it. HOWEVER, I only needed my passport for when I signed my contract at Disney, and they made photocopies when I arrived. I would take some form of ID and your old passport just in case and contact Disney just to inform them.
They only need a basic photograph of your head and shoulders, so it doesn't matter if it isn't professional. They take another head shot of you if you make it through all the audition stages... yes when your all sweaty and messy and they use it on their files!!! BAD TIMES.
I can forward you my Resume if that helps? :)
Hope that helped,
Lewis.
Quote from: "katybaby"Hi everyone :)
I am also going down to London on friday for the audition and I am terrified!! It makes me feel a bit better knowing other people are nervous too! I have never been to an audition like this before or of any kind for a while! I've got my hopes set on being Tinkerbell as I am only 5ft2!
By the posts on the forum it sounds like a fun day, but I just have a few questions if anyone can help! one of the things it says on the advert is to take a passport...My passport is out of date and I have sent away for a new one but because of the way the weather has been it hasnt came yet so I dont think I will have it in time...so I was thinkin of going anyway, taking my birth certificate & driving licence for ID and saying that I should have it any day now, do you think that will be ok or will it be a major issue to them?
Also a few people have mentioned a photograph...has this got to be a proffessional head shot or can this just be a normal photo??
I have never written out a resume for an audition either so if anyone can give me any pointers as to what to include that would be great!
I am travelling from newcastle so its quite a way! If anyone wants to meet prior to the audition let me know as this would definately put me at ease!
Katie x :D
When I went, they didn't ask for the photo or passport. I offered them a seperate headshot even though it's also on my cv but they said to keep it and just took my cv then took a digital photo of us in wigs and make up and out of it.
Good luck guys!
Not that it would have any relevance for me at this time, but this exciting topic made me think, if there would be any character possibilities at all for a person of my height (2.04m)... When you go, all the characters seem quite small and with heights as low as 1.60 for toy soldiers the characters like Baloo and Sulley (who I though possible) is in doubt for me... :P
So long question short: What is the maximum height for characters and what characters are this?
Thanks guys, thats really helped :)
I was really worried about the passport situation so I feel bit more relaxed now!
Lewis that would be great if you could do that thank you! heres my email address if ud rather email me -
ohmygoditskt@hotmail.com.
How did u present your resume, just in a plastic wallet or something?
I am super nervous about friday, I'm gettin the coach from newcastle on thurs n staying in a hotel n going to audition fri - anyone else auditioning then?? ahh Kat thats a shame! good luck in your audition though!u will have to let us know how it goes!
Katie x
Ooooookay, here are some quick news from me: Got the e-mail today from Character and Parade Department and they invited me to audition on January the 26th in Paris!
Quite a short time but I think I will make it - I'm still worried about my bad dancings skills tough, but I'll try my best. Who knows what they are looking for this time :)
I guess I'll visit my mum the days before, so I will have a shorter way to Paris *smile*
But...but... but... I'm soooo fat right know, ate to much during that cold winter :cry: :cry: :cry:
Good luck to the ones who are auditioning this Friday or on other days :)
Good luck to everyone auditioning! Make sure you let us know how it goes!
Chiyo, I'm pleased for you that you got an audition, you'll get there eventually, somehow! :)
xx
Yeah, thanks tinker_fairy! Actually it's going to be my second audition - I didn't pass the first one.
But if I can have a little pixie dust from you, please, maybe this time it will work ;)
Quote from: "forza_united"Not that it would have any relevance for me at this time, but this exciting topic made me think, if there would be any character possibilities at all for a person of my height (2.04m)... When you go, all the characters seem quite small and with heights as low as 1.60 for toy soldiers the characters like Baloo and Sulley (who I though possible) is in doubt for me... :P
So long question short: What is the maximum height for characters and what characters are this?
The tallest 'I Think' is 6ft 6.. or somewhere around that. There were a couple of guys who did chewbacca when I was over at DLP, but they go home this week so its only for the end of Halloween, and through the Christmas season! You never know what heights they need so still go and audition.
Quote from: "katybaby"Thanks guys, thats really helped :)
I was really worried about the passport situation so I feel bit more relaxed now!
Lewis that would be great if you could do that thank you! heres my email address if ud rather email me - ohmygoditskt@hotmail.com.
How did u present your resume, just in a plastic wallet or something?
I am super nervous about friday, I'm gettin the coach from newcastle on thurs n staying in a hotel n going to audition fri - anyone else auditioning then?? ahh Kat thats a shame! good luck in your audition though!u will have to let us know how it goes!
Katie x
I'm just about to go to bed so I shall forward it you tomorrow evening :)
Hey everyone!!!! :D
good luck to people auditioning today or tomorrow.. not sure when it is but whenever.. BEST OF LUCK
just smile.. be disney.. you know the score ;)
if its your first time.. try not be to nervous!! I went alone everytime, and always made random friends when i was there, just before hand when people are waiting, try and get speaking to people. Obviously everyone is friendly, i mean theyre auditioning for Disney for Walts sake! ;) theyve gotta be nice! hahaha :D itll put you at ease aswell and its just nice to talk to someone and calm you down if you're feeling abit on edge :)
just try relax, enjoy what you are doing. Its obviously an audition but if you chill out and have fun, your personality will shine through and you wont look as 'staged' and theyll really be able to see you for who you are :):)
most importantly...
SMILE! ALWAYS!! Even when you're being measured!! :p the minute you walk in thru that door people are watching so make the most of it :) No regrets! :)
just go for it guys. i want to read some success stories in a few days ok? ;)
Lots and lots of love!!
Natalie <3 xxxxxxxxxxxxx
hii, I'm not sure wether this is the right place to write this anyway haha..
I receieved my contract today starting in June working in one of the shops, and It says that I must arrive the day before. However this is the day of my final exam and it is in the afternoon and I have searched every train and plane leaving the UK and cannot find anything that would allow me to get there that day! The latest flights I can find leave at 19.45, however I would not have time to make it to the airport.
What are the chances that they will move the date forward just one day? I have emailed but can't wait for the reply!!!
Thankss!! :)
Quote from: "fireman"hii, I'm not sure wether this is the right place to write this anyway haha..
I receieved my contract today starting in June working in one of the shops, and It says that I must arrive the day before. However this is the day of my final exam and it is in the afternoon and I have searched every train and plane leaving the UK and cannot find anything that would allow me to get there that day! The latest flights I can find leave at 19.45, however I would not have time to make it to the airport.
What are the chances that they will move the date forward just one day? I have emailed but can't wait for the reply!!!
Thankss!! :)
Is it a Friday your start date? Cause for the performer contracts they arrive on Friday but don't start training 'til the Monday. So in that case, you might be able to get there for the Saturday/Sunday if that makes sense. I know people who started contracts in December when there was bad snow conditions, and that stopped them from getting to Paris on the date given and they arrive a few days later and it was fine. I'm not sure how similar the contracts are, so double check with Disney!!!
No it's not a performing position it's just "vendeur boutique". The start date is the saturday so therefore I should get there on the friday, the day before. I hope it is'nt a problem and they could just make my first day the day after meaning I could travel on the saturday! thankss !
Chiyo.. here is all my pixie dust for you! I've seen your story through this post.. I really hope your Disney dreams do get to come true soon :) xx
Quote from: "fireman"hii, I'm not sure wether this is the right place to write this anyway haha..
I receieved my contract today starting in June working in one of the shops, and It says that I must arrive the day before. However this is the day of my final exam and it is in the afternoon and I have searched every train and plane leaving the UK and cannot find anything that would allow me to get there that day! The latest flights I can find leave at 19.45, however I would not have time to make it to the airport.
What are the chances that they will move the date forward just one day? I have emailed but can't wait for the reply!!!
Thankss!! :)
Hey just a bit of a random question for you, how do you go about getting a job in one of the shops, i would love to work at disney, and i couldnt do the character things (not very talented lol), but i have no idea how you get a job in the shops, thanks xx :belle:
Quote from: "tinker_fairy"Chiyo.. here is all my pixie dust for you! I've seen your story through this post.. I really hope your Disney dreams do get to come true soon :) xx
Thank you so much, tinker_fairy! :)
First I was confused cause of the "I've seen your story through this post". I thought: "What the... she is really a fairy, if she knows the WHOLE story", then I realized that you've probably meant, you have read this whole thread... or?
Btw... I wanted to write down the whole story how I came to Disney... and someone gave me the advice, to put this in a new thread... Should do this in the next time, shouldn't I ? ;)
So how did people get on at auditions this week? Tell us your experiences!!
Iv really enjoyed reading the blogs from the two people who are out in paris, however Im just wondering if anyone knows of any more blogs, especially ones from people playing the minnies/mickeys etc, cos i think i would be in that height range. How did everyone get on at the auditions this week? Plus i got the HUGE minnie that i wanted from Santa :minnie: and she is beautiful. :D
Yeah sorry Chiyo, meant the post!! :L sorry if that wasn't clear :)
hope auditions went wel for all auditioning this week :) xxx
Hey, I'm going to work in Disneyland Paris in the summer, I think I'll working in a restaurant/cafe/bar. Has anyone ever worked in a similar position as I can only find people's experiences of being characters! I'm so excited! Is anyone else going to be working there over the summer? :D
Does anyone have an e-mail address I can use to contact the EPC directly? Have looked on the audition website but can't find one.
Hi :)
Thanks for all the information you are posting hire :)
Now , i wanna be a dreamer who's wish came true :)
Just want all of you pepole who are thinking about joining the crew / casting of DLRP to know that I can't speac ANY french at all. BUT im going to the recrutment session any ways ,
Im telling you this so you can see for your self. that dreams do come true sometimes :)
Hello LuckyMagic, and welcome to the board!! :)
You're going to the recruitment sessions without any knowledge of the French language? Congratulations! I will probably do the same, if they don't want me as a character ;)
But how did you apply? Was your application letter in English and they invited you? What positions did you apply for?
Sorry for the questions, but I was waiting for someone to ask these, cause I'm not sure about applying in English - after my bad experience at the casting office at DLP (The guy didn't speak any English and didn't understand it too :x )
Anyways, I wish you good luck for the recruitment session!
And... I KNOW that dreams can come true - I've already experienced at during my year at Disneyworld :D :D :D
Hey everyone,
I am off to Disney in 2 weeks as a vendeuse boutique! Sooo excited, going to be there throughout the summer! Is anyone else starting their contract soon?
xxx
Quote from: "princessnikki"Hey everyone,
I am off to Disney in 2 weeks as a vendeuse boutique! Sooo excited, going to be there throughout the summer! Is anyone else starting their contract soon?
xxx
I'm off on Friday morning. Packing is stressing me out, majorly!!!
peterpan88 you have to share with us everything that happens when you get there, so so excited for you :) xxx
How long are you going there for? Are you going to be a character? You must be soooo excited! Im dreading packing...am attempting to take 2 suitcases if I can manage to carry them. Are you staying in Disney residences? I start on 31st, see you there!
How did everyone's audition go this past week? usually the board is aflutter with posts, but nothing this time around. just wondering and hoping lots of job offers!
Hi Chiyo :)
Thanks :D
Well , My boyfriend was looking at the Internet for a job , and he found that disney cast website . I applyed for job as , Charter , dancer in the Parades , and all the jobs they have :P I wrote my application in English .
Then I've got a mail that sayed i should call them to confirm that i still want a job down there . I did that , and now I'm going to the Recuitment session , but they moved the session to the 4th of February now sadly for me :( Cause i really want to go down there now! :P
Best Regards
LuckyMagic :D
Thank you so much, LuckyMagic!
Now I can go ahead after the audition to write my application letter and apply for the positions I wish.
Yeaaaaaah, that's Disney: Dreams do come true!!!! *happy*
That is really good to hear, that they also invite people without knowledge of french - Oh gosh, I could celebrate right now! :D/ :D/ :D/
I Understand you :D But my session hire in Denmark has beed moved , :( But I'm going enyway OFC :P
Good luck to you :D I hope you will get in :D
2 weeks until I go to work as a 'vendeur boutique'! Desperately listening to french radio and films to try and improve my not so fantastic french :?
Ben, you must be so excited, I bet you can't wait. Do you know which shop you will be in?
How is everyone else getting on with auditions, I keep checking for news.
What about people already out there, how is it going, we want to hear all about it!!
Quote from: "ben"2 weeks until I go to work as a 'vendeur boutique'! Desperately listening to french radio and films to try and improve my not so fantastic french :?
I start in 2 weeks too...doing exactly the same as you trying to improve my french! Sooo excited! Where are you from? Any ideas how to get your birth certificate translated into french?
Cool!, I am from London. No i'm not sure was looking into it but I can't understand why it is necessary as the stuff on a birth certificate is pretty obvious no matter what language the little headings are in. I tried in a post office but they said they couldn't do it. Have you posted a signed contract and passport copy to paris yet? :)
I'm from Scotland! I think I might just take a photocopy of the english one, I tried at the registrars but they didnt really know what to do either! I haven't posted my contract back because it took over a month for it arrive so Noellie just told me to sign it when I get there...dont know about a passport photo though. Are you staying in disney accomodation? Hopefully we get put in good shops:)
Quote from: "princessnikki"I'm from Scotland! I think I might just take a photocopy of the english one, I tried at the registrars but they didnt really know what to do either! I haven't posted my contract back because it took over a month for it arrive so Noellie just told me to sign it when I get there...dont know about a passport photo though. Are you staying in disney accomodation? Hopefully we get put in good shops:)
Yeah sounds about all we can do. You've got a long way to go! are you taking eurostar? Only other slight problem is that the earliest train i could get is the 12:57 eurostar from london and that means i wont get there before three. I better email Noellie and tell her that. :? Yeah I am in the accomodation, should be fun :thumbs:
:(
My cast has been moved to the 4th of February ,
so i migth ( if im Lucky ) get down in the park , ( if they hire me ) in March ..
Wow it's been ages since I've been on here but not a lot's happened!
Christmas at Disney was mental - as expected really.
But it's so quiet now - it's really hard to find things to do at work that keep you occupied!
It'll be nice and calm for the new workers coming out though - arriving in November was pretty mental!
Ben and princessnikki - what day are you getting here?
You'll find out what shop you're working in when you get here.
I'm working in the village which is pretty good as you don't have to listen to the Disney music over and over!
Plus everyone's really nice =)
Don't worry about your French - everyone will try to help you with it.
Although, to be honest, my level wasn't too bad as I've just finished studying it at uni. But I know people who had a very low level when they arrived and they've got on perfectly fine =)
Plus most boutique workers speak English so will be able to translate stuff for you =)
Just to warn you - the first three days are gonna be really tough for you. There's lots of training and it's probably gonna be in French so you'll be bombarded with information. But don't worry about it too much - I can't really remember any of it. A lot of it is just common sense really.
If you've got any questions just let me know.
I know it can be pretty scary coming out here alone and I wish I'd had someone I could ask questions =)
I've been thinking for a while about applying to work in Disneyland but not as a dancer or performer but in a boutique, hotel or restaurant etc. Can anyone who has done/is doing this give some more information on it? I've seen the positions advertised so what is the process after applying?
Also, with regards to French, I speak a fair amount of French but not fluently - what level would you say is needed for these positions? I'm learning more French atm and would like to speak fluent French generally so am willing to brush up on my skills
Merci beaucoup mes amis!
Thanks for that post, its pretty reassuring. I get there on the 31st and start training on the 1st so not long now. I was wondering if there is a gym nearby to the residences which we can use?
Quote from: "dlprincesse"Wow it's been ages since I've been on here but not a lot's happened!
Christmas at Disney was mental - as expected really.
But it's so quiet now - it's really hard to find things to do at work that keep you occupied!
It'll be nice and calm for the new workers coming out though - arriving in November was pretty mental!
Ben and princessnikki - what day are you getting here?
You'll find out what shop you're working in when you get here.
I'm working in the village which is pretty good as you don't have to listen to the Disney music over and over!
Plus everyone's really nice =)
Don't worry about your French - everyone will try to help you with it.
Although, to be honest, my level wasn't too bad as I've just finished studying it at uni. But I know people who had a very low level when they arrived and they've got on perfectly fine =)
Plus most boutique workers speak English so will be able to translate stuff for you =)
Just to warn you - the first three days are gonna be really tough for you. There's lots of training and it's probably gonna be in French so you'll be bombarded with information. But don't worry about it too much - I can't really remember any of it. A lot of it is just common sense really.
If you've got any questions just let me know.
I know it can be pretty scary coming out here alone and I wish I'd had someone I could ask questions =)
Hello! Thank you so much for your post! I get there on the 31st and start on the Tuesday. I just finished a degree with French too but I havent spoken it since June so hopefully it will all come back to me! So excited to start but actually haven't lived away from home before so a little bit nervous! What is your uniform like for working in the shops? When is your contract until?
Ohhh... I still have to wait with my application... there aren't any dates for the recruitment sessions for germany yet.
I could go with the german job agency, but I haven't heard good things about them.
So I think it's better to apply directly at the Disneyland Paris casting website... but can I choose the roles I wish to apply for?
Or is it just the application for the recruitment session, and you can do a rating for the positions you wish during the session?
I know, too many qestions, but first I have to audition on wednesday. Believe it or not, I'm just less nervous ;)
But I hope the very best - and perhaps I don't need to apply for recruitment session :mrgreen:
Nice greetings and lots of fun to all who are starting these days at Disneyland :wave:
Chiyo ^^
Hey chiyo!
I think its better to apply to a recruitment session on the DLP casting website, even if there is not one in Germany soon, is there one in another country nearby? I originally was invited to attend an interview in Spain because they were a lot sooner than the ones in London. However, in the end I couldn't go and just had to patiently wait! I think if you just apply generally you may get invited to an interview in Paris...that happened to my friend last year. She had an interview in April and started in June! As far as I know, if you are just applying for a recruitment session and not a specific job on the website, you just discuss the roles you are most suited for at the actual interview! There are different jobs depending on how well you speak french, so you dont need to speak it brilliantly for every job!
Hope this helps you! Nikki
Hello princessnikki!
Yeah, just like I thought, better trust Disney ;)
I know, there are usually recruitment sessions in Germany in March/April, but they haven't posted the dates on the site yet.
And at the moment they are not looking for the three roles I wish, so I guess it's better to visit the recruitment session.
And french... oookay, I have heard from a lot of people that they were also hired without knowledge of french. So I will go ahead and try my luck :)
Thank you for your information and advice, princessnikki :)
Hey guys!
I've been back in the UK now for 2 1/2 weeks, (since my Disney contract ended 6th January). I miss Disneyland so much! I've been told I can get another contract from April/May time, so hopefully it won't be too long before I go back :)
It has been a bit boring since I've come back because I miss everything and everyone I met at Disney :( and I've had to get another job!
If anyone has any questions about working there then feel free to ask :)
Laura:)
Hi everyone, I am also starting work on Tuesday 1st Feb up to the end of September in food and beverages (my French isn't that great, lol). I haven't managed to get hold of a french version of my birth certificate either, hopefully that won't be too much of a problem. I was also looking though my documents and noticed that we need to bring "bank references", does anyone know what they mean? :?
Maybe I'll see you next week 8) :D/
Quote from: "pjf1985"Hi everyone, I am also starting work on Tuesday 1st Feb up to the end of September in food and beverages (my French isn't that great, lol). I haven't managed to get hold of a french version of my birth certificate either, hopefully that won't be too much of a problem. I was also looking though my documents and noticed that we need to bring "bank references", does anyone know what they mean? :?
Maybe I'll see you next week 8)
Hey! Glad you dont have a french copy of your birth certificate either...I have no idea how to get one! My friend who worked at DLP last year translated it herself and took an english copy, but I dont know how easy it would be to translate! Dont think it says on the docs i have to bring bank references....maybe a statement:s dont know why you would need that though! Did you get vaccination records?
See you tuesday....woooo 5 sleeps!
Hi!
Just a short report: I didn't pass the audition - like the last time I was cut after the dance round.
But this day was really strange: Daniel wasn't there (he was in Los Angeles for Audition) and they also hired only six people from around 50 or 60!
I don't know what was going on yesterday, but I've got the feeling, the I will never be a Character Performer at Disneyland.
But that doesn't matter, I'll try my luck now for the recruitment sessions :thumbs:
Alex - take a look back over my previous posts, they're all about applying for a position at Disney. French is definitely need for the boutiques but not so much if you're in the restaurants. Usually hotels require you to speak 3 languages at least. But as long as you make the effort to improve then most of your colleagues will make the effort to help you =]
Ben - there is a gym, I think it's called club dingo but I'm not really sure as I've never really looked into it. You'll be bombarded with info when you first arrive and it'll be in there somewhere =]
Pjf and nikki - don't worry about the birth certificate or and bank records. When you arrive they'll get you to fill out the bank account forms in the office at Fantasia - very simple stuff. The birth certificate is needed but not straight away. I've been here two months and still haven't sorted it out yet. There's so much stuff to do that they know you can't do it all straight away.
Nikki - don't worry about living away from home for the first time. There are many people who are in the same situation. You'll probably hate it for the first few weeks but just give it a chance. Once you settle in you'll love it =]
Also uniform depends on where you're working. I'm in the village so it's just a standard white shirt and dark trousers, but if you're in the park then it's highly likely that your boutique could have a theme and trust me, some of the uniforms are seriously disgusting!
Ben, nikki and pjf - as you're all starting at the same time, I would make the effort to find each other on the first day if possible. Having friends already is going to make a massive difference during your first few days here.
And if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask me =]
Thanks for your reply dlprincesse, this puts me at ease a little. I've got my vaccination records which I'll bring with me, and I'll probably just bring a bank statement too just in case. How many people do you think will be there at Traditions? I'm leaving for France tomorrow! :D/ Hopefully I'll see you Tuesday!
Just a quick question:
Can it happen that they don't put anyone on waiting list at the audition? Cause I guess this happened last Wednesday at my (second) audition.
Probably the waiting list is still full and they don't need anyone in the "pool"... but I'm thinking... no let me say, I'm dreaming at the moment, that I'm on the waiting list, but I (we) didn't get a card with contact informations. Maybe cause they wanted to stop the calls and e-mails with the questions about a start date....
But actually I'm just wishing the impossible ;)
And someday I wake up and have a phone call from france.... :-"
Tbh I have no idea how many people will be at orientation. There were around 35 or so at mine and only 2 English people. And be prepared - it is all in French - quite a shock when you've only just arrived!
But you'll survive and then go on to find out about where you're working =)
We've just had some new people start at our place so don't know if we'll be getting any more this time.
Also good luck with the accommodation lottery - bad news if you get the pleiades =/
I have my fingers crossed that you get into the boiserie =)
You'll have to let me know!
I'm working lates this week otherwise I would have offered to show you lot round but if you ever find yourself in the village then make sure you pop in to Hollywood Pictures :)
Good luck!
Hey guys
I sent off my application last week and got an email asking me to call Noellie Boden so I called her just now and the answer machine message was all in french so I had no idea what option to press or whether it said to leave a message. So I emailed just to say I had trouble getting through, but got an email back saying you couldnt reply on that email address. Has anyone else had this problem or no of another email address I could try. This is the email I already have:
disneylandparis@hrdepartment.com.
Hey I have emailed her at this address, hope this helps you:
NOELLIE.BODEN@disney.comGood luck with your application! :D
Thanks for replying, dlprincesse. I thought there may have been more people at orientation to be honest, I suppose it depends on time of the year and everything though. Went to the casting centre today and got everything sorted out, as for housing I'm staying in an apartment with my brother so I'm not using the Disney housing. So tomorrow we have orientation :?
Thank you pjf1985. thats brilliant. I'll email her now :D
hi everyone - I've only just stumbled upon this thread so haven't read through all 55 pages so sorry if this has been asked already butttt is anybody going to the casting/interviews in hammersmith on friday the 4th feb?
Has anyone got any experience of what goes on and what questions they might ask? When I rang noellie boden I told her I was interested in an admin type of role maybe in a hotel so I have no idea what they'll ask! :S xx
First night in the boiserie, its actually nicer than I expected, Nearby supermarket expensive though. There seems to be a lot of 'hidden costs'. Just a little bit worried about getting caught out tomorrow not understanding something and looking like a lemon...
Hi ben, I'm going to Traditions tomorrow as well, hopefully we'll understand most of it. My French isn't very good at all so I'm hoping it won't be too difficult to understand. Good to hear your liking the accommodation.
Hey ben - glad you've found it better than expected although the hidden costs are no more than you should expect when you move somewhere. Is it your first time living away from home? I guess if it is then it could be quite a shock.
Pjf - you're lucky you've got an apartment. How far away is it? What does your bro do?
Do either of you know where you are working yet?
Tinglebells - take a look back through my posts; they're all about applying for a non-parade job at Disney. Feel free to message me if you have any more specific questions.
Hope those who have arrived today have a good night's sleep and enjoy tomorrow =]
Hi everyone - I'm new to the forum and have just read through the posts.
Like a few others I am attending the interviews in London on Friday (4th Feb) for a non-character/dancing role.
Any advice would be welcome - especially on the level of French required!
Does anyone know if they will accept someone with limited French? Do they test it at the interview? Is it a written or verbal test? etc etc!
Really nervous about the whole thing - as I sooooo want this job :)
Hey Arubus
I was talking to Noellie yesterday and I said I didn't think my french was of the standard that disney were looking for and she said she finds jobs for people with limited french in food and beverage. My french isn't good either
that sounds promising :) french really is a pain in the butt to learn...lol I am finding it so hard!
How exciting, wonder when the next round of auditions will be. Soon, I hope!
p.s anyone know what the pay is like?
Hello perfectlovesong!
The pay depends on what you are doing (I guess you mean Entertainment because you mentioned audition ;) )
Character only is about 1300 Euros
Parade Performer and/or Face Character is about 1500, 1600 Euros
But they will tell and explain you everything exactly at the audition. The're doing a little presentation first and this is also the chance for you to ask what ever you wish :)
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
Thanks for the info Chiyo.
I would love to be a character, don't think have much chance as a face character as I'm Asian!
This is such a great thread!
There are no real tests in french as such - no written exam or anything but they do get you to speak a little, just the usual why you want to work in disney kind of thing.
Everyone panics about the french but they really needn't worry - they were practically giving jobs away at my interview, even to people who spoke absolutely no french at all.
So long as you have some background knowledge and are willing to improve then they'll find you a job somewhere where it isn't really needed - such as food and beverage.
I also speak Spanish but they don't test the other languages as they generally don't speak them plus it's not necessary.
Just enjoy the interview process - it'll go quicker than you think =]
Hi :D
Long time , no see xD
Well now i've been to the recruitment session in DK , i did'nt get the job , but my boyfriend did , and he dos'nt know eny french at all , so good news for those who want to apply , with out knowing eny french :d
Im going to the Cating to be in the parade , or as a charter , hire in DK the 20th. of February . So wish me luck :D
Remember : Dreams do come true , but somtimes you have to try harder :D
hmm, how often do auditions come up? what times of year do they normally audition?
Does anyone know if you can audition for other parks whilst working at Disneyland Paris. I've heard of some people auditioning for Tokyo.. but is there any opportunities for the American Parks or Hong Kong?? :D
Thanks xxxx
OH, that are sad news, LuckyMagic....
I hope you will get in at the audition. What do you think, you will get the job I wanted to have at audtion, and I'll take the job the recruitment sessions? :)
What position got your boyfriend? I've heard here, that they put the people without french (or at least less french) into food and beverage.
Yeah, your're absolutely right: Sometimes you have to fight for your dreams, but they are worth it - believe me ;)
If you need to know something about the audition, what you have to do there and so on, you can always ask me ;)
@perfectlovesong:
In Paris they're holding auditions two times a month. Don't know for UK, sorry.
@SophieD
You actually can audition while you are working in Disneyland, but the intern audition are very hard, and they don't take people very often, because Disneyland holds the audition and not Character and Parade Department. So Disneyland doesn't know, what C&P Department is looking for, and they don't want to do a mistake (They don't want to cause any problems with C&P Department).
As for the other auditions for other parks around the world I can give you the webadress from Disney Audition. They have all the dates for every audition everywhere:
http://corporate.disney.go.com/audition ... index.html (http://corporate.disney.go.com/auditions/calendar/index.html%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
But I'm actually not sure, if you can audition. Maybe you have to check this with your leaders.
Greetings
Chiyo :)
2 times a month? wow. Are they listed on the website, cause I can't find them...
Hi everyone!
I have an interview in Hammersmith on 3rd March for... well I'm not sure what for but it's not a character/parade type thing. I'd like to work in a hotel or boutique maybe.
Can anyone tell me what to expect on the day? Also, what the dress code is - should I go for 'officewear' or just dress smartly?
I'm hoping to do this as part of a residence abroad for university. I'm taking a break from my studies at the moment but they've said that they will accept it - that's why I really want a job where I have to use a lot of French.
I'd have to be home by a certain date so I don't miss the start of term - are they likely to look unkindly on this kind of thing?
I REALLY REALLY want to work at Disney :D.
Ooh also... do you find out if you have a job on the day? And how soon do you leave for Paris?
@perfectlovesong
No, the Paris auditions are not listed, cause they're private audition. You have to apply on the website, and then they will invite you per e-mail for the audition in Paris. They will give a date in that e-mail and explain the whole process.
@morgymoo182
I can't say much about the recruitment sessions yet, but I think, they will find out during the interview which role is the best for you. So you will go out and know what you're going to to at Disneyland :)
I would recommend that you dress "business like", cause it is a formal job interview.
But if anyone who already has been at the session knows it better, I would be happy for the corrections ;)
Probably they will do a little presentations about Disney, Disneyland and the jobs first, you will fill out forms and get your interview times. (It was like that at my interview for my job at Disneyworld and I don't think it will be that much different)
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
hi everybody,
I heard back from Noellie today and have been offered a job as Opératrice/ Animatrice d'Attraction , i'm not actually sure what this is! Is this operating the rides?welcoming people to the rides? not really sure what to think about it tbh! also its a longer contract then i had discussed at the casting so does anybody know if it's easy to change the dates of a contract or is not possible?
hope everybody at the Hammersmith casting has got what they wanted :)
Congratulations tinglebells! I'm jealous, I want to join you. But I still have to wait for the dates for the german recruitment sessions ;)
Yeah, I think you will work mostly at the attractions, pushing the button to get it started, seat the guests in the vehicles and guide them to the right waiting lines.
And now I have to correct my information I gave before: Same like at my interview for Disneyworld you hear about a week after the interviews if you are hired and what role you have.
Or have you been on a waiting list, tinglebells?
I was at the hammersmith interview too! I'm going to be an 'Employé de restauration' :)
Does anyone know if I'll be placed in one specific restaurant, or if I moved around wherever is needed?
@tinglebells - will you be working easter or summer? I'm down for both, so I guess I will see you there!!
Quote from: "perfectlovesong"Thanks for the info Chiyo.
I would love to be a character, don't think have much chance as a face character as I'm Asian!
This is such a great thread!
Mulan? x
Hi everyone!
First, I have to say that english isn't my native language. So forgive me my english. :)
But you can correct me if you want! :)
but, does anyone know what kind of accommondation there is for the workers?
how many of you have considered to rent own flat ? maybe in the middle of Paris city center and disney land?
I attended to the casting in Copenhagen and I got an email that they "confirm our desire" to have me join the Parks. They will contact me mid-February or March for which job I got. I'm really excited, I really hope I get a job in boutiques as I wished for. My second wish was to work in Ticketing but apparently Swedish didn't count as the third European language required...
Two of my friends are going too, I'm sure it will be a great summer.
Does anyone know any blogs by cast members?
How long after the interview do you generally have to leave for DLP? :D
Ahhh the thought of all this work in college is dawning over me and really makes me want to drop out. I havnt applied for university and was planning on staying in college for another year. But i turn 18 this wednesday and that is the age your aloud to work at DLP right?
Ive always wanted to work at the park but i feel like i dont fit any of the jobs, i can dance but im not a professional and dont think it would be up to disneys standards.
Major flaw is that i only speak english and no other language.
But is there still hope ? Thanks for any help ! :)
Hello Owain!
I've heard, that they also hire people who don't speak french. They get positions in food and beverage for example ( I guess food preparation), positions without direct guest contact.
But I would recommend to learn a little bit french - I know it's hard, but you will need it.
I'm doing the same at the moment.
Another possibility would be character performer at the Character & Parade Department... but that is Entertainment, and it's not so easy to get a job there, you never know, what they're looking for. But there you don't need any french at all.
Quote from: "WelshTink"I was at the hammersmith interview too! I'm going to be an 'Employé de restauration' :)
Does anyone know if I'll be placed in one specific restaurant, or if I moved around wherever is needed?
@tinglebells - will you be working easter or summer? I'm down for both, so I guess I will see you there!!
I'm down for both too! very excited but also quite nervous, is anybody else going out at easter?
hey everyone :)
just got an email from disneyland paris asking me to call them back to discuss my application, will they expect me to speak in french when i call them? also, anyone knows what questions they might ask?
i really really want to go to disney :D
Hi Crystel, when you phone Disney, they will answer the phone and begin the conversation in English. After a couple of questions in English (normal questions such as why you want to work for Disney etc) they will ask if you speak French, leading in to the French section of the interview. They asked me questions such as had I visited Paris, had I visited Disney and also what my favourite part of the park is. I think she asked about other languages too in French so if you speak another language. The questions are easy, the interviewer speaks slow so just relax and try to understand because they seem to be looking for your ability to follow the conversation as much as your ability to answer in French. Good luck and relax and be yourself :D
Hi Crystel, I got the same email yesterday and tried to ring this afternoon but kept getting a voicemail and it was in french so I didn't really know what it was saying but I think I left a message. Just wondering if you tried ringing yet and if you got through?? :?
Is anybody going to the interview in Hammersmith on 3rd March?
Would be nice to have a buddy!
Hi everybody,
I'm going to work at Disneyland next summer as "Counter service food and beverage host (employé de restauration)". Anybody knows if it can be working in a fast food restaurant, or would it be mentioned? ("cuisine rapide" or something like that)
Anybody here who has done this kind of a job in dlrp? (:
Hi everyone,
Is anybody yet to hear about their interview from the 4th Feb in Hammersmith?
I'm worrying a little bit if it means I'm unsuccessful or not.
Any tips would be appreciated, cheers!
Bonjour tout le monde !
I have a interview in Newcastle and i was just wondering if someone could please shed some light on how the whole day works out as it is from 10-4 i.e what do you wear to it ? what sort of questions do they ask you? more so the ones in french, this is the one i am really worried about !!!is the interview very long ?
i would really appreciate a reply thank you :D
Ah doesn't matter now!
Just found out yesterday that I've got a position in merchandise! Phew.
So long sunny south Wales for the summer!
Could you please give me some
Information about the interview?
Quote from: "RoryGibs"Ah doesn't matter now!
Just found out yesterday that I've got a position in merchandise! Phew.
So long sunny south Wales for the summer!
Do you mind me asking how good your French is? Do you have to speak really good French to work in merchandise?
Well I'm currently studying A Level French so I'd assume that you just need to be reasonably comfortable in holding a conversation in French.
The interview itself is pretty basic, there's just a presentation at the start to show you what working for the park involves and then they take two people for each interviewer at a time. The questions are all pretty basic too; why Disney; what qualities can you bring; etc. Depending on the interviewer is how much French you'd speak, mine was almost all in French however I was second to be interviewed out of the pair so I got the gist of the questions.
Heyy everyone,
Just a quick question: if you're a face character, would it be a requirement to be able to speak French? Or wouldn't it matter?
Oh and are you allowed to audition when you're 17, providing you'll be 18 by the time you leave for Paris?
Thanks!
P.S. Congrats to everyone who managed to get their jobs & good luck to everyone auditioning or having interviews! :)
Quote from: "RoryGibs"Well I'm currently studying A Level French so I'd assume that you just need to be reasonably comfortable in holding a conversation in French.
The interview itself is pretty basic, there's just a presentation at the start to show you what working for the park involves and then they take two people for each interviewer at a time. The questions are all pretty basic too; why Disney; what qualities can you bring; etc. Depending on the interviewer is how much French you'd speak, mine was almost all in French however I was second to be interviewed out of the pair so I got the gist of the questions.
Hi! Was all of the interview in French?what sort of questions did she ask in French?please could you advise menon what sort of French to look over! Merci beaucoup!!
Hey everybody,
Been reading the posts on this forum for a while now. It's great to find people who love disney as much as I do.
My dream is to work at Disneyland Paris.. but I have a long time to wait seen as I am currently at college and I have parents who wish for me to go to university first.
Stupid question, but when people talk about being friends with characters, do they mean that they are playing that character?
hi everyone! :)
I've just been reading all your stuff as I got an interview for DLP for Friday (March 4th) near Hyde Park.... scary/exciting! And I just wanted to see what tips there were as I want to get a job at Disney so bad... Easter & Summer mainly but I'd love to build a career out of it. I've applied for whatever's going but I'd love to work in Guest Services. I speak English but also pretty good French and Italian so hopefully that will work! ANYWAY i wanted to ask if anyone had a really comprehensive list of the questions they're likely to ask (in both English and French) and also what to wear - i was thinking of buying a suit and going properly formal, but if they'd rather me in jeans and a Mickey Mouse t-shirt then I won't waste the money! so if anyone could answer these questions I would be most grateful :)
hopefully speak soon and maybe even see some of you at Disney in a few months! EEP!!!!
Quote from: "Naveen02"Heyy everyone,
Just a quick question: if you're a face character, would it be a requirement to be able to speak French? Or wouldn't it matter?
Oh and are you allowed to audition when you're 17, providing you'll be 18 by the time you leave for Paris?
Thanks!
P.S. Congrats to everyone who managed to get their jobs & good luck to everyone auditioning or having interviews! :)
heyhey :)
they dont expect you to speak french as face, they give you a sheet of phrases you should learn but they are easy (whats your name, how old are you e.t.c) alot of face characters also have a prince/princess with them that more often then not can speak the language you can't which is always useful!
and they do audition 17 year olds, they just make sure they dont bring you out till you have turned 18, quite a few people audition at 17 :)
hope that helps
x
Quote from: "BelleJour"what sort of questions do they ask you? more so the ones in french, this is the one i am really worried about !!!is the interview very long ?
i would really appreciate a reply thank you :D
I'll take this quote and push it up - cause I've got the same question. I need to prepare myself for the recruitment sessions in autumn and it would be really helpful to get some informations about the questions, to learn the answers in french ;)
So, where are the guys who had attend a recruitment sessions? We need you now :)
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
Quote from: "WelshTink"I was at the hammersmith interview too! I'm going to be an 'Employé de restauration' :)
Does anyone know if I'll be placed in one specific restaurant, or if I moved around wherever is needed?
@tinglebells - will you be working easter or summer? I'm down for both, so I guess I will see you there!!
heyyy! I'm going to be an 'employée de restauration' in the summer, going over there at the beginning of July. When are you going? Let me know how it goes? I'm so so excited!
Quote from: "silj"Hi everybody,
I'm going to work at Disneyland next summer as "Counter service food and beverage host (employé de restauration)". Anybody knows if it can be working in a fast food restaurant, or would it be mentioned? ("cuisine rapide" or something like that)
Anybody here who has done this kind of a job in dlrp? (:
You working this summer 2011? I've been trying to find info about it, let me know if you find anything about it :)
Quote from: "Chiyo"Quote from: "BelleJour"what sort of questions do they ask you? more so the ones in french, this is the one i am really worried about !!!is the interview very long ?
i would really appreciate a reply thank you :D
I'll take this quote and push it up - cause I've got the same question. I need to prepare myself for the recruitment sessions in autumn and it would be really helpful to get some informations about the questions, to learn the answers in french ;)
So, where are the guys who had attend a recruitment sessions? We need you now :)
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
I agreeee, anyone know what questions they ask in french? I mean, the interview is tomorrow. HELPPPP!
Quote from: "tinker_26"Quote from: "Chiyo"Quote from: "BelleJour"what sort of questions do they ask you? more so the ones in french, this is the one i am really worried about !!!is the interview very long ?
i would really appreciate a reply thank you :D
I'll take this quote and push it up - cause I've got the same question. I need to prepare myself for the recruitment sessions in autumn and it would be really helpful to get some informations about the questions, to learn the answers in french ;)
So, where are the guys who had attend a recruitment sessions? We need you now :)
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
I agreeee, anyone know what questions they ask in french? I mean, the interview is tomorrow. HELPPPP!
I AGREE although my interview is Friday... still, need to prepare!!! Help, anybody who's interviewed!!!
from what i've read around though the only thing they seem to ask in French is why do you want to work at Disneyland... which is pretty easy to reply too (or it is if you prepare enough ha) xx
P.S GOOD LUCK :)
Quote from: "Pinky"Quote from: "Naveen02"Heyy everyone,
Just a quick question: if you're a face character, would it be a requirement to be able to speak French? Or wouldn't it matter?
Oh and are you allowed to audition when you're 17, providing you'll be 18 by the time you leave for Paris?
Thanks!
P.S. Congrats to everyone who managed to get their jobs & good luck to everyone auditioning or having interviews! :)
heyhey :)
they dont expect you to speak french as face, they give you a sheet of phrases you should learn but they are easy (whats your name, how old are you e.t.c) alot of face characters also have a prince/princess with them that more often then not can speak the language you can't which is always useful!
and they do audition 17 year olds, they just make sure they dont bring you out till you have turned 18, quite a few people audition at 17 :)
hope that helps
x
Ohh thanks alot!! Hopefully I'll audition sooner rather than later then.
You're a lifesaver! :D
Quote from: "tinker_26"Quote from: "Chiyo"Quote from: "BelleJour"what sort of questions do they ask you? more so the ones in french, this is the one i am really worried about !!!is the interview very long ?
i would really appreciate a reply thank you :D
I'll take this quote and push it up - cause I've got the same question. I need to prepare myself for the recruitment sessions in autumn and it would be really helpful to get some informations about the questions, to learn the answers in french ;)
So, where are the guys who had attend a recruitment sessions? We need you now :)
Greetings
Chiyo ^^
I agreeee, anyone know what questions they ask in french? I mean, the interview is tomorrow. HELPPPP!
Bonjourrr
The interviews aren't that bad, at the London ones last month I was asked (in french) to introduce myself and say a little bit about myself, why I wanted to work at Disneyland, what my favourite ride was at disney and also if I had lived with foreigners before!! Those are all the ones I can remember at the moment but don't worry as it's quite informal and you're in pairs. As for what to wear... everybody was dressed quite smartly/ smart casual so definitely go for that rather than jeans.
Hope it goes well :)
Quote from: "miss_loocy"Quote from: "silj"Hi everybody,
I'm going to work at Disneyland next summer as "Counter service food and beverage host (employé de restauration)". Anybody knows if it can be working in a fast food restaurant, or would it be mentioned? ("cuisine rapide" or something like that)
You working this summer 2011? I've been trying to find info about it, let me know if you find anything about it :)
Yes, this summer! I will start working in june. Haven't found out what the job is exactly going to be about, maybe I should just email Disney...
I'm really happy that I got the job, but a little scared also. :D My spoken french is not so good, so I need to do some work with that. Happily my english is fluent so I got the job!
For all who worry about the interview: First we were asked if we wanted to do the interview in english or french. I wanted to do it in french. So we started out, and I just answered some simple questions ("oui, oui, non, oui, oui...") and then, I completely froze when I had to tell why I want to work at Disney, and we switched to english and everything was okay. So don't worry! It's going to be okay, even if it might not feel like it!
I thought my inteview was a disaster, but hey, I still got the job! ;)
I literally got back from my interview an hour ago, and my guy said at the end that I got the job!!!!
So I will be working (as long as he's not lying) in the boutiques at Easter and then on attractions during the Summer :) SO EXCITED!!!
My interview went something like this;
we went in in pairs, so I just went with the girl sitting next to me who I'd been chatting with, she was lovely.
We sat down and he asked us for our forms which we'd filled out before the presentation and our CVs and took a look at them. He then asked me (in English) why I wanted to work for Disney, and if I'd ever been to Disneyland Paris before, then he asked where I'd most like to work in Disneyland (I said 'literally anywhere!!!' and he laughed). Then he said "Now i'm gonna switch to French" and asked in French what my favourite job I'd ever had was, then a few more bits and bobs about my CV, and I went into full panic mode and all my french just fell out of my head, but he was really lovely and understanding and said at the end that my comprehension was spot on but I had difficulty choosing the right words, which is why he's put me on boutiques at easter to practice then attractions over the summer :)
I AM SO EXCITED, i really do hope he's not lying or I'm gonna be SO embarrassed!!!
GOOD LUCK TOUT LE MONDE <3
hey everyone :)
i'm leaving for disney soon (eeek) and i need some information about transport
so...TO ALL THE EX/CURRENT CAST MEMBERS :
what ticket do i need to get once i get to disney?
should i get a pass for a week ('navigo semaine') for my first week at disney? do they give us tickets for the bus etc?
thanks
Quote from: "blaiselewis"I literally got back from my interview an hour ago, and my guy said at the end that I got the job!!!!
So I will be working (as long as he's not lying) in the boutiques at Easter and then on attractions during the Summer :) SO EXCITED!!!
My interview went something like this;
we went in in pairs, so I just went with the girl sitting next to me who I'd been chatting with, she was lovely.
We sat down and he asked us for our forms which we'd filled out before the presentation and our CVs and took a look at them. He then asked me (in English) why I wanted to work for Disney, and if I'd ever been to Disneyland Paris before, then he asked where I'd most like to work in Disneyland (I said 'literally anywhere!!!' and he laughed). Then he said "Now i'm gonna switch to French" and asked in French what my favourite job I'd ever had was, then a few more bits and bobs about my CV, and I went into full panic mode and all my french just fell out of my head, but he was really lovely and understanding and said at the end that my comprehension was spot on but I had difficulty choosing the right words, which is why he's put me on boutiques at easter to practice then attractions over the summer :)
I AM SO EXCITED, i really do hope he's not lying or I'm gonna be SO embarrassed!!!
GOOD LUCK TOUT LE MONDE <3
Congrats!
When do you leave? I'm going at the start of april it's soooo soon! I'm also working in boutiques ahh. Not really sure what to think about it atm, although I am very excited x
Quote from: "tinker_26"Congrats!
When do you leave? I'm going at the start of april it's soooo soon! I'm also working in boutiques ahh. Not really sure what to think about it atm, although I am very excited x
I don't actually know, I think my exact dates will be emailed to me along with my contract... i hope so anyway! But if you're out there at the beginning of April then I will be seeing you there :O I'm a bit nervous/scared about going to live in France for so long but I reckon it'll be such an amazing experience that it'll be worth it... hopefully!!!!!!!!! haha xx
I literally have no experience but have good conversational french/english/portuguese and am friendly etc but as I said I have no experience in a job situation. ANd does anyone know how many days off you get a week during a summer contract? thanks
Does anyone know when the next UK auditions are? There haven't been any for ages!
Quote from: "gldc"I literally have no experience but have good conversational french/english/portuguese and am friendly etc but as I said I have no experience in a job situation. ANd does anyone know how many days off you get a week during a summer contract? thanks
They train you from the ground up, so you need absolutely zero experience - although I should imagine it might help, but really, so long as you can speak french and english they're like "YEAH GIMME"
you get 2 days off per week, working 35 hour weeks (so 7 hours) and those 2 days are rarely, if ever, on weekends, since that's their busiest time
GOOD LUCK :)
Quote from: "blaiselewis"Quote from: "gldc"I literally have no experience but have good conversational french/english/portuguese and am friendly etc but as I said I have no experience in a job situation. ANd does anyone know how many days off you get a week during a summer contract? thanks
They train you from the ground up, so you need absolutely zero experience - although I should imagine it might help, but really, so long as you can speak french and english they're like "YEAH GIMME"
you get 2 days off per week, working 35 hour weeks (so 7 hours) and those 2 days are rarely, if ever, on weekends, since that's their busiest time
GOOD LUCK :)
Thanks for the info and for the good luck, I'm applying now. Fingers crossed I'll get something for the summer. I wonder if they'd be able to give me a contract where I can work holidays as I'll be going to uni without having to reaudition each time...do you happen to know if there's one of these kind of contracts? (This is provided I get in at all of course :p)
Also does anyone know whether I could do less than 4 months there? as it does say 4 months minimum but I'd really like to do three in the summer.
Quote from: "gldc"Also does anyone know whether I could do less than 4 months there? as it does say 4 months minimum but I'd really like to do three in the summer.
I was given a 9 week contract last Autumn, so they can offer you a variety of contract lengths, depending on the time of year etc.
Thanks.
So I've put my CV on the site... how exactly do I apply?
EDIT: Applied. So excited. :thumbs:
Quote from: "gldc"Quote from: "blaiselewis"Quote from: "gldc"I literally have no experience but have good conversational french/english/portuguese and am friendly etc but as I said I have no experience in a job situation. ANd does anyone know how many days off you get a week during a summer contract? thanks
They train you from the ground up, so you need absolutely zero experience - although I should imagine it might help, but really, so long as you can speak french and english they're like "YEAH GIMME"
you get 2 days off per week, working 35 hour weeks (so 7 hours) and those 2 days are rarely, if ever, on weekends, since that's their busiest time
GOOD LUCK :)
Thanks for the info and for the good luck, I'm applying now. Fingers crossed I'll get something for the summer. I wonder if they'd be able to give me a contract where I can work holidays as I'll be going to uni without having to reaudition each time...do you happen to know if there's one of these kind of contracts? (This is provided I get in at all of course :p)
If you're good enough they ask for you back for like, Halloween and Christmas etc cause it saves them money on training people so it makes good sense. So as long as you work hard and get good performance reviews they'd love anyone to come back! :)
Quote from: "silj"Quote from: "miss_loocy"Quote from: "silj"Hi everybody,
I'm going to work at Disneyland next summer as "Counter service food and beverage host (employé de restauration)". Anybody knows if it can be working in a fast food restaurant, or would it be mentioned? ("cuisine rapide" or something like that)
You working this summer 2011? I've been trying to find info about it, let me know if you find anything about it :)
Yes, this summer! I will start working in june. Haven't found out what the job is exactly going to be about, maybe I should just email Disney...
I'm really happy that I got the job, but a little scared also. :D My spoken french is not so good, so I need to do some work with that. Happily my english is fluent so I got the job!
Ahhh, That's so exciting!
I'm going on 4th July - seems like aaaaages away. It should say in the email they sent you, telling you that you got the job which position you're in, if not, it says in your contract when they send it to you. My friend is coming with me, and she's in Boutiques.
I'm doing French A Level, so I'm really up for improving my french! :)
Anyone else who has worked there/is currently working there tell us anything exciting about what it's like to work in shops/restaurants?
Quote from: "blaiselewis"Quote from: "tinker_26"Congrats!
When do you leave? I'm going at the start of april it's soooo soon! I'm also working in boutiques ahh. Not really sure what to think about it atm, although I am very excited x
I don't actually know, I think my exact dates will be emailed to me along with my contract... i hope so anyway! But if you're out there at the beginning of April then I will be seeing you there :O I'm a bit nervous/scared about going to live in France for so long but I reckon it'll be such an amazing experience that it'll be worth it... hopefully!!!!!!!!! haha xx
I'll be arriving on the 8th and my contract starts on the 9th of April so hopefully! Do you know how you're getting there yet? I've just booked my flight, ahhh scary times x
Okay this is going to sound either really stupid, really desperate or just like a bog standard question we hear all the time.
I'm 16 and 5"4 and would absolutely LOVE to be Alice's "friend" at Disneyland Paris as soon as I finish my education
But I've heard she's a really short character that usually only reaches the height of 5"2/5"3 at the Disneyland/world in America. I have heard that she might be a little higher in the DLRP but only by about "2
Any chances anyone knows her height and whether it's a possibility for me in the future?
has anybody who has a job starting around easter recieved details about their job/contract in the post yet??? I was told in an email that I'd get something in the post in the next few days but that was over 2 weeks ago so slightly worried as I want to book my train tickets asap!!
Quote from: "tinglebells"has anybody who has a job starting around easter recieved details about their job/contract in the post yet??? I was told in an email that I'd get something in the post in the next few days but that was over 2 weeks ago so slightly worried as I want to book my train tickets asap!!
Hey, if you haven't already tried emailing noellie you should. I had to change my start date and she got back to me within a few days so it's worth a shot. Hope you get everything sorted. I start on the 9th of April, it's so sooon x
Has everyone heard back from Newcastle Interview even if you didnt get it??
Been 9 days, they said if I hadn't heard back from the online stage within 3 weeks that it was a no :( Holding out for hope though *fingers crossed* also applied at a disney store and heard nothing from them either :(
Just got a call from Daniel telling me he found me a contract (CDI !!!) starting April 9th!!!!!!! So excited!!!!
Auditions are up for characters in Leeds and London! Asking for:
male look-alikes / dancing roles*
Dr. Facilier (6'0''-6'6''/181-197cm) Prince Naveen (5'10''-6'2''/178-188cm)
Aladdin, Prince Charming, Prince Eric, Snow White's, Belle's
and Sleeping Beauty's Princes (5'10''-6'0''/178-183cm)
Gaston (5'11''-6'3''/180-191cm) Captain Jack Sparrow (5'8''-6'1''/173-185cm)
Peter Pan, The Mad Hatter (5'0''-5'7''/152-170cm)
female look-alikes / dancing roles*
Mulan (5'2''-5'6''/157-168cm) Princess Tiana (5'5''-5'8''/165-173cm)
Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, Snow White, Mary Poppins (5'5''-5'8''/165-173cm)
Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine (5'4''-5'8''/163-173cm)
Wendy, Tinker Bell (5'0''-5'6''/152-168cm) Alice (5'2''-5'4''/157-163cm)
I'm definately going to try out at the Leeds audition on April 12th. So very excited.
Good luck to anyone else who goes for it. ^_^
phew finally got the contract details in the post!! anybody starting on the 2nd april? i'm thinking of making a facebook group for 2011 workers as it would be so much easier than following this!
heyhey :) I'm returning to disney for a CDI contract on Friday, they phoned today, talk about short notice! haha :) if anyone has any questions about auditions/working for disney i'll be more than happy to answer, just send me a message on here
hope to see lots of you guys out there :) x
Quote from: "Teacup"Auditions are up for characters in Leeds and London! Asking for:
male look-alikes / dancing roles*
Dr. Facilier (6'0''-6'6''/181-197cm) Prince Naveen (5'10''-6'2''/178-188cm)
Aladdin, Prince Charming, Prince Eric, Snow White's, Belle's
and Sleeping Beauty's Princes (5'10''-6'0''/178-183cm)
Gaston (5'11''-6'3''/180-191cm) Captain Jack Sparrow (5'8''-6'1''/173-185cm)
Peter Pan, The Mad Hatter (5'0''-5'7''/152-170cm)
female look-alikes / dancing roles*
Mulan (5'2''-5'6''/157-168cm) Princess Tiana (5'5''-5'8''/165-173cm)
Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, Snow White, Mary Poppins (5'5''-5'8''/165-173cm)
Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine (5'4''-5'8''/163-173cm)
Wendy, Tinker Bell (5'0''-5'6''/152-168cm) Alice (5'2''-5'4''/157-163cm)
I'm definately going to try out at the Leeds audition on April 12th. So very excited.
Good luck to anyone else who goes for it. ^_^
I'll be at the Leeds audition too! Cant wait! are you going on your own or in a group?
I'm going to work as a vendeuse de boutique this summer. My start date is the 18th of June. Is anyone else going there around this time too?
I'm so excited :D
I am going to the leeds auditions too. I'm quite nervous but I was told to go by the people at Disney when I applied on-line. I am going by myself but I'm sure everyone will be really friendly. It's not too long now. Is anyone booking into a hotel?
xxx
My brother is at uni there so think i'm just gonna crash on his floor! ha ha! we dont need to register or send anything beforehand do we? I'm guessing it should be quite easy to find! xx
Yeah it's pretty easy to find. Get to the bus station (passed Kirgate Market) and you'll see the big sign saying yorkshire dance.
I am going on my own, and will be crashing on a mate's floor in Kirkstall.
It's really silly actually, because I am currently living in Leeds but am moving out on the 2nd April, otherwise it would be a lot easier for me. Unlucky.
At this rate we'll all turn up with sore backs from sleeping on the floor! ha ha!
Am guessing you're at uni in Leeds then?
Has anyone been to these auditions before?
Let's hope not! May tell my friend she's sleeping on her own floor :P
I was at uni in Leeds, but not anymore. Otherwise I'd never be able to find 4 months to go to Disney.
We should try to have a forum meet up while we're there, could be nice not to just be sat alone waiting for callbacks.
I know a little about the auditions through research but have never actually done one. Anyone have any idea whether we are supposed to bring headshots along with our CV? I know they ask that for the US auditions but what about here?
Hi wonder if you can help, how do you go about working for the techinical side of work in the park, i currently work in a theatre as a technician and wondered where jobs for this side of disney are advertised ?
hope you can help
matt
I'm hoping my brother will remember that he's supposed to be a gentleman and sleep on the floor instead! failing that i'll make sure i have an airbed! ha ha! where are you from then?
forum meet up would be cool - there's nothing worse than sitting waiting on your own! ha ha!
I always think its better to be over prepared than under so i might take one along anyway - cant do any harm!
From what i can gather we dont have to prepare anything do we?
Don't think so. I think it's just a case of bringing CV, passport and bags of energy!
I'm wary of bringing too much stuff along with the CV, as I know that can be irritating for interviewers to look through, but some basic photos shouldn't be too much.
Other than that I intend to spend the next few weeks watching Disney movies back to back and researching characters, which is kind of what I do anyway for Cosplay, but since they aren't asking for a Meg I need to broaden my portfolio a little.
I'm orginally from North Wales, but am moving to Coventry in a few weeks as it's where my family currently are. Bit of a treck just to come back up to Leeds again, but could be worse.
Quote from: "Ziema"I'm going to work as a vendeuse de boutique this summer. My start date is the 18th of June. Is anyone else going there around this time too?
I'm so excited :D
Me and my friend are coming on 4th July for the summer. Im working in 'restaurantation' but my friend is also going to be working in the boutiques. I'm so excited! :)
What date are you working till?
Quote from: "Teacup"Don't think so. I think it's just a case of bringing CV, passport and bags of energy!
I'm wary of bringing too much stuff along with the CV, as I know that can be irritating for interviewers to look through, but some basic photos shouldn't be too much.
Other than that I intend to spend the next few weeks watching Disney movies back to back and researching characters, which is kind of what I do anyway for Cosplay, but since they aren't asking for a Meg I need to broaden my portfolio a little.
I'm orginally from North Wales, but am moving to Coventry in a few weeks as it's where my family currently are. Bit of a treck just to come back up to Leeds again, but could be worse.
Disney movies back to back is always a good way to pass the time!
Coventry will definately be a trek - especially if you had to do it on the morning of the 12th! I'll be coming down from Newcastle which should take about an hour and a half but its not worth the risk of getting held up on the way into Leeds. I wonder how many people will be there.
Watch this.... totally amazing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVcEXh1Nj2M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVcEXh1Nj2M%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
:D
I am coming down from Glasgow but booking into a hotel the night before. I might put one picture on the back of my CV but I think somewhere said they take a polaroid of you when you arrive but not sure that's true.
Can't wait.
Quote from: "jayne005"Disney movies back to back is always a good way to pass the time!
Coventry will definately be a trek - especially if you had to do it on the morning of the 12th! I'll be coming down from Newcastle which should take about an hour and a half but its not worth the risk of getting held up on the way into Leeds. I wonder how many people will be there.
Yeah, I'm not risking it. Will be staying with my friend Monday- Wednesday to make sure I'm not too stressed out and can actually sleep before the audition.
Really hoping it's not as crowded as people on this thread have decribed the London Auditions to be, or i'm going to find it so much harder to smile than I already am.
Also Smallblonde... that video is rediculous.
I've not read all of this thread actually - only came across it the other day when I posted! I can imagine Leeds being quieter than London for some reason but I guess a lot of people would probs find Leeds easier to get to - and a lot less stress than trying to get around in London!
There's also the advantage of not having the hundreds of stage schools in the local area that London has. I suspect many of those who go to pineapple studios to audition will be aware of it through that.
Would definately recommend reading through the rest of this thread if you get the chance. People have gone into some serious detail about the process and what to expect. Which is very useful to start preparing with.
What's on stage also has a good forum about people taking part in the disney auditions. There are some post on there about what to expect. Just google "what's on stage disneyland paris"
Quote from: "miss_loocy"Quote from: "Ziema"I'm going to work as a vendeuse de boutique this summer. My start date is the 18th of June. Is anyone else going there around this time too?
I'm so excited :D
Me and my friend are coming on 4th July for the summer. Im working in 'restaurantation' but my friend is also going to be working in the boutiques. I'm so excited! :)
What date are you working till?
That's great! My contract lasts until the 3rd september. How about you? Two of my friends are going too, one also for boutiques and the other one hasn't got to know yet.
I'm sure it's going to be amazing, I just wish I got to know which boutique to qork at. I want to know my costume! Haha :)
Quote from: "Ziema"Quote from: "miss_loocy"Quote from: "Ziema"I'm going to work as a vendeuse de boutique this summer. My start date is the 18th of June. Is anyone else going there around this time too?
I'm so excited :D
Me and my friend are coming on 4th July for the summer. Im working in 'restaurantation' but my friend is also going to be working in the boutiques. I'm so excited! :)
What date are you working till?
That's great! My contract lasts until the 3rd september. How about you? Two of my friends are going too, one also for boutiques and the other one hasn't got to know yet.
I'm sure it's going to be amazing, I just wish I got to know which boutique to qork at. I want to know my costume! Haha :)
Ours finishes on 5th September! I'm literally so excited to go, you'll have to write to me when you get there to let me know what it's like! I wonder which residences we'll be in, ive seen photos of both, but la boiserie looks loads nicer, ha.
Me too, I'd love to have a really cool costume, there's so many cafes and restaurants though, could be any for me :p
Are the boutiques themed as well?
Is anyone else arriving on the 7th of April? So excited! 2 weeks to go! :)
Is anyone doing anything to prepare for the auditions coming up. I am trying to get back in shape. Not long now.
Just make sure you bring your good mood (yeah, cliché) and if you want to perform in the parades/shows just refresh basic dance moves like a pas de bourree, chassé, kick ball change, etc. but don't fixate on the dance! Just have fun and perform with lots of energy and big movements, and above all SMILE :) They're not looking for perfect dancers, they're looking for performers!
Good luck everyone :)
It's been a while since I did any dance training and what I did was ballroom and latin, so I'm really hoping I can just pick it up by pure luck. Think maybe the ballroom might help a little since they are looking for princesses.
I'm naturally super slim so I can't try to get in shape too much or my metabolism will kill me, but I am working super hard on my smile. I have myofascial pain disfunction syndrome so it's actually really painful for me to pull a big cheezy grin and I haven't smiled properly in years so that's kind of the biggist prep i'm doing. Doing facial exercises every day and forcing myself to try and smile more so I get used to it.
I know... I'm wierd. I basically have no chance at this, but there's no harm in trying, right?
Hey Teacup, don't put yourself down! It's ok if you haven't danced for a while, just try to move up to the front as much as possible to see the dance instructor better. She is very patient and at my audition she asked if everyone got it after every part! Of course, barely anyone had the gut to say no, but eh :P So if you you don't get anything right away, just tell her (but it could depend on how much people are in the room though). As for the smile... Don't try to put up a fake smile if you can't. A big fake cheesy grin is probably not what they are looking for either. Just smile with your eyes and bring out a positive energy! You have an even chance as any of the rest! Just believe in your dream and you'll be fine :)
Thankfully i'm quite slim too but I read it takes a lot of effort to dance in the parades and you need to be really fit. I think starting now to get in tip top condition will help. I also ate too much preping for exams so am carrying some podge. I agree that they are looking for people who can smile and perform as much as dance but a real smile is always best. As long as your enjoying yourself they will be able to tell, no matter what your smile is like.
Yeah, that's what I said...
Just agreeing with you, I thought you made a good point.
Quote from: "miss_loocy"Quote from: "Ziema"That's great! My contract lasts until the 3rd september. How about you? Two of my friends are going too, one also for boutiques and the other one hasn't got to know yet.
I'm sure it's going to be amazing, I just wish I got to know which boutique to qork at. I want to know my costume! Haha :)
Ours finishes on 5th September! I'm literally so excited to go, you'll have to write to me when you get there to let me know what it's like! I wonder which residences we'll be in, ive seen photos of both, but la boiserie looks loads nicer, ha.
Me too, I'd love to have a really cool costume, there's so many cafes and restaurants though, could be any for me :p
Are the boutiques themed as well?
Perfect :) I would prefer La Boiserie too, mostly because I don't want to share a studio with just one other person in les Pleiades. If I live with 3 or 5 other people, at least I will like one of them haha :D I wonder if it is possible to do a request? I would like to try to get to stay with my friends too...
The boutiques are themed yes. Like there is a pirate shop and safari shop in adventure land (ugh, I really don't want to wear a khaki outfit...) and on main street and fantasy land they wear blouses and skirts.
Hello, I would like to talk about the Disneyland Paris contract etc with someone
please write me to my email :)
okrissuo@gmail.com :P
merci beaucoup ^^
Hi!
I've the phone interview on Monday and I was just wonder what should I expect from it like. I'm from Ireland so I don't have a casting session in my country. Will the phone interview just be a pre-interview to see if they want to bring me to a casting session, because the nearest would be London?
What kind of questions will the ask, how much French should I know... just I really want a job in DLP and I'm so excited about even getting an opportunity for the phone interview and I really don't want to mess it up.. help please :mrgreen:
Congratsto everyone who's gotten their job and bonne chance to everyone else trying to get through like me ;)
Hello
I did an audition wednesday in paris
But I didn't made it after the dance session!
I don't quite understand why because I am a dancer and for me the dancing part went better than the animation part
I was Soooo Sad and I still am
because I know that I can do this and it is a dream of mine
I wrote a letter for the jasmine casting when I came home
and re applied my cv on the casting site and Daniel mailed me that there is nothing available at the moment
no I don't know what to do.
He told me to re apply 2 months before I am available
but the point is that I am always available...
Should I apply right away or should I wait??
Hello princess.sarah!
Yeah that happened to me two times.... been cut after dance section. And I take dance lessons only since July last year *lol*
After my second and last audition in January they told me I could reapply in June or July. So I would recommend you just to wait for June - before that month they will not invite you.
And when you apply in June they'll probably invite you for September, cause they're not doing audition in the summer months :(
Hope I could help you with this informations
Greetings from Germany
Chiyo :)
Hey princess.saraah! I'm sorry that you got cut! Chin up though, as you never know what heights and skills (dance level, facial features, etc.) they need. It's not necessarily because you get cut you didn't impress them. You just need to fit in the profile they need and if they have heaps of people with your height and skills you sadly don't even get put on the waiting list. Just re-audition when Daniel told you and keep in mind the tips I gave a few posts up. Just fixate more on performing, not on doing a perfect dance routine. You can do it! Good luck!
Quote from: "Ziema"Quote from: "miss_loocy"Quote from: "Ziema"That's great! My contract lasts until the 3rd september. How about you? Two of my friends are going too, one also for boutiques and the other one hasn't got to know yet.
I'm sure it's going to be amazing, I just wish I got to know which boutique to qork at. I want to know my costume! Haha :)
Ours finishes on 5th September! I'm literally so excited to go, you'll have to write to me when you get there to let me know what it's like! I wonder which residences we'll be in, ive seen photos of both, but la boiserie looks loads nicer, ha.
Me too, I'd love to have a really cool costume, there's so many cafes and restaurants though, could be any for me :p
Are the boutiques themed as well?
Perfect :) I would prefer La Boiserie too, mostly because I don't want to share a studio with just one other person in les Pleiades. If I live with 3 or 5 other people, at least I will like one of them haha :D I wonder if it is possible to do a request? I would like to try to get to stay with my friends too...
The boutiques are themed yes. Like there is a pirate shop and safari shop in adventure land (ugh, I really don't want to
wear a khaki outfit...) and on main street and fantasy land they wear blouses and skirts.
Yeah, from pictures I've seen, it looks so much nicer too, with a separate kitchen and everything! Me and my friend have both requested to live together, and they said they'd see what they can do... I reckon I might be in les pleiades though, because that's written at the top of my contract for some reason :s Does yours have an address at the top?
Ha, a khaki safari outfit would not be cool, a pirate or cowboy outfit or something definitely would. You might swap round and work in different ones anyway though?
Hello
I've been selected to work in Disneyland in the Bucharest session,starting in May ..So nervous..
Hope I'l make some friends here and maybe get together there in the resort..
Yeah, from pictures I've seen, it looks so much nicer too, with a separate kitchen and everything! Me and my friend have both requested to live together, and they said they'd see what they can do... I reckon I might be in les pleiades though, because that's written at the top of my contract for some reason :s Does yours have an address at the top?
Ha, a khaki safari outfit would not be cool, a pirate or cowboy outfit or something definitely would. You might swap round and work in different ones anyway though?[/quote]
Hi, I've seen that you alreadu got your contract, did you received it right away in the interview or later via email?
I'm asking because i had my interview in the 22 this month and still haven't received the contract even though i've signed it at that moment. So my question is 'when did you received it'? :)
Thanks
Ah well 3 weeks today and heard nothing back from Disney :( Was really looking forward to it.
Quote from: "princess.saraah"Hello
I did an audition wednesday in paris
But I didn't made it after the dance session!
I don't quite understand why because I am a dancer and for me the dancing part went better than the animation part
I was Soooo Sad and I still am
because I know that I can do this and it is a dream of mine
I wrote a letter for the jasmine casting when I came home
and re applied my cv on the casting site and Daniel mailed me that there is nothing available at the moment
no I don't know what to do.
He told me to re apply 2 months before I am available
but the point is that I am always available...
Should I apply right away or should I wait??
Hello princess.saraah!
I attended to the paris audition on wednesday too! And I didnt make it after the dance session either.. :( were you in the english speaking group or the french?
now, im interested in you reapplying. Did you reapply your CV to the talent casting in france or in another country?
and to others, if you could help me, is it possible for me to apply for the the talent casting in the uk after attending a private audition in france? and also are the ones in london open-call-auditions, is it even necessary to reapply my cv or can i just go there?
i would be thankful for any help!
rebekkainwonderland :)
Heyy guysss,
Is anyone going to the London auditions? I am and i'm soooo nervous coz of the whole "loads of theatre schools in area" thing. When i auditioned a few weeks ago in London i was soooo intimidated by all the "theatre-school" types and well yeah i'm sooo scared again but it's such a dream so i just have to conquer my fear and get over it and just focus on myself and not care what anyone else thinks!
They say the minimum is 4 months but i would like a 3 month summer contract. Is that possible do you think? A friend of mine said she got a shorter contract but it wasn't a summer one, it was over xmas!
Hey Charlotte! Don't worry about the audition in London. I went in London too and there are indeed a lot of dancers and "actors", but like I said earlier, they are not looking for proffesional dancers and shakespearie actors (if you catch my drift). They are looking for people with loads of energy to perform! Don't be scared, you'll do great! :)
About the contracts; I have also heard that they sometimes give people a 3 month contract, but that was also a case in the xmas season and I'm not sure they are willing to give people a short contract for the summer months. Just ask at the audition when you pass (and you will!).
Quote from: "petronel"Yeah, from pictures I've seen, it looks so much nicer too, with a separate kitchen and everything! Me and my friend have both requested to live together, and they said they'd see what they can do... I reckon I might be in les pleiades though, because that's written at the top of my contract for some reason :s Does yours have an address at the top?
Ha, a khaki safari outfit would not be cool, a pirate or cowboy outfit or something definitely would. You might swap round and work in different ones anyway though?
Hi, I've seen that you alreadu got your contract, did you received it right away in the interview or later via email?
I'm asking because i had my interview in the 22 this month and still haven't received the contract even though i've signed it at that moment. So my question is 'when did you received it'? :)
Thanks[/quote]
I received confirmation of the job about a month later by email, and then about a month after that, I got a paper contract through the post which I had to sign and send back to them. Don't worry, you will get the contract, just takes a while to come through! :)
Hi rebekka
I was in the english part, You?
maybe we spoke to each other :D
anyway
I wrote a letter because the are looking for jasmine 'urgent' and I am waiting for an answer.
I reapplied my cv on the site and got an email back that they don't have anything for me right now
but that I should reapply whenever I am free for 6 months or longer 2 months before I could actually start.
But I am always free so I mailed Daniel with the question when according to him I could best reapply
Then there is an open audition in may in Amsterdam where I am gonna attend
Here is my email
sarahsonck@msn.com
hey ya is anyone going to the london audition in april and has anyone been befor that could give me and good tips? im soo nervous ive red a little on the internet that they do an animation and a dance round just wondered what sort of stuff they do?
:) carrie-ann
Hi
I was just wondering is anyone else going to the Dublin casting session in April.. I am and I'm dead nervous about it!
Shauna
Hey Everyone!
I called Disneyland Paris HR Department this morning and had a phone interview (oh this was after them asking me to call, not me just calling them up). The woman I spoke to was really lovely, and because I'm actually in DLP on 4th April the next round of London casting, then put me on the list for May 3rd Casting.
I am new to the boards, but not new to Disney. I've just come back from completing the Cultural Representative Program in Walt Disney World (Orlando, FL), doing food and beverage, and before that I did the Graduate J-1 Program and done Park Greeter and Ticketing at Epcot. LOVE LOVE LOVED them both!
Excited about DLP Interview, the problem I'm now worried/faced with is my French. I done the tiniest bit of French is high school but that was almost 10 years ago, and I don't remember any of it. WOOPS!
Will be going back through this thread to see about hints at what stuff they're gonna ask in french.
Jonathan
Quote from: "jjmccrae"Hey Everyone!
I called Disneyland Paris HR Department this morning and had a phone interview (oh this was after them asking me to call, not me just calling them up). The woman I spoke to was really lovely, and because I'm actually in DLP on 4th April the next round of London casting, then put me on the list for May 3rd Casting.
I am new to the boards, but not new to Disney. I've just come back from completing the Cultural Representative Program in Walt Disney World (Orlando, FL), doing food and beverage, and before that I did the Graduate J-1 Program and done Park Greeter and Ticketing at Epcot. LOVE LOVE LOVED them both!
Excited about DLP Interview, the problem I'm now worried/faced with is my French. I done the tiniest bit of French is high school but that was almost 10 years ago, and I don't remember any of it. WOOPS!
Will be going back through this thread to see about hints at what stuff they're gonna ask in french.
Jonathan
Is this for a permorming role and when did you apply? Also did you use the website for this? Sory for all the Qs :oops:
Quote from: "gldc"Quote from: "jjmccrae"Hey Everyone!
I called Disneyland Paris HR Department this morning and had a phone interview (oh this was after them asking me to call, not me just calling them up). The woman I spoke to was really lovely, and because I'm actually in DLP on 4th April the next round of London casting, then put me on the list for May 3rd Casting.
I am new to the boards, but not new to Disney. I've just come back from completing the Cultural Representative Program in Walt Disney World (Orlando, FL), doing food and beverage, and before that I did the Graduate J-1 Program and done Park Greeter and Ticketing at Epcot. LOVE LOVE LOVED them both!
Excited about DLP Interview, the problem I'm now worried/faced with is my French. I done the tiniest bit of French is high school but that was almost 10 years ago, and I don't remember any of it. WOOPS!
Will be going back through this thread to see about hints at what stuff they're gonna ask in french.
Jonathan
Is this for a permorming role and when did you apply? Also did you use the website for this? Sory for all the Qs :oops:
Website, applied for the upcoming London event, wrote a cover letter explaining my previous roles and how Casting in FL said I should contact them, two days letter got an email saying very very impressed with my CV and previous experience and said I should call.
What I applied for was just general information for a hiring event, nothing to do with entertainment and I doubt checked during the phone conversation with the woman this AM.
Is anyone else here going for the interview session in Dublin on the 6th of April? I have very good spoken French, having studied it at school at higher level, and worked at a residential French-language summer camp in the summer of 2009, but I haven't practiced much all year and just started bricking it. :-S I've been focusing on my Japanese this year - I didn't even think of applying for here until my friend suggested it to me around Christmas!
Sure I've got a week to run through French interview questions, once I start practicing them I'm sure I'll calm down. Oh, to anyone who has gone for the interviews before, how formal are they? Are they looking for smart casual or a suit or what? Being Disney after all, I'm not sure what to expect.
Hey JimmyC
I'm heading to the Dublin interview session next Wednesday. Maybe I'll see ya there.
I only applied for it a few weeks ago and I've been studying my French for the last few weeks for it so fingers crossed. I've heard the interviews are usually grand, but I was wondering about the dress code thing too?
Quote from: "JellyBeans92"Hey JimmyC
I'm heading to the Dublin interview session next Wednesday. Maybe I'll see ya there.
I only applied for it a few weeks ago and I've been studying my French for the last few weeks for it so fingers crossed. I've heard the interviews are usually grand, but I was wondering about the dress code thing too?
Hiya,
Where did you hear about the Dublin interview session? Was it only after you had applied or was it beforehand?
Hi Laura
I had applied online over a month ago, and just over a week ago I got an email to ring them. I rang them on Monday and they asked me to go to Dublin for a interview session.
Quote from: "JellyBeans92"Hi Laura
I had applied online over a month ago, and just over a week ago I got an email to ring them. I rang them on Monday and they asked me to go to Dublin for a interview session.
That is exciting! I had planned on applying for this summer, but decided to leave it until next summer when I am finished college... Best of luck! Let us know how you get on! I would love to be going this summer!
Quote from: "Laura678"Quote from: "JellyBeans92"Hi Laura
I had applied online over a month ago, and just over a week ago I got an email to ring them. I rang them on Monday and they asked me to go to Dublin for a interview session.
That is exciting! I had planned on applying for this summer, but decided to leave it until next summer when I am finished college... Best of luck! Let us know how you get on! I would love to be going this summer!
Yeah, I'm actually nervous and excited at the same time, my French wouldn't be fluent but I'd love to work in Disneyland for the summer!
And how many other people can say they've an interview for Disneyland on their birthday! :mrgreen:
Hey!
I was at the Hammersmith interviews in January and I am starting my contract on June 11th so moving over on June 10th. Very excited! Anyone else have a similar start date? It would be great to know a few people before I get there! :)
Quote from: "miss_loocy"Quote from: "Ziema"Quote from: "miss_loocy"Ours finishes on 5th September! I'm literally so excited to go, you'll have to write to me when you get there to let me know what it's like! I wonder which residences we'll be in, ive seen photos of both, but la boiserie looks loads nicer, ha.
Me too, I'd love to have a really cool costume, there's so many cafes and restaurants though, could be any for me :p
Are the boutiques themed as well?
Perfect :) I would prefer La Boiserie too, mostly because I don't want to share a studio with just one other person in les Pleiades. If I live with 3 or 5 other people, at least I will like one of them haha :D I wonder if it is possible to do a request? I would like to try to get to stay with my friends too...
The boutiques are themed yes. Like there is a pirate shop and safari shop in adventure land (ugh, I really don't want to
wear a khaki outfit...) and on main street and fantasy land they wear blouses and skirts.
Yeah, from pictures I've seen, it looks so much nicer too, with a separate kitchen and everything! Me and my friend have both requested to live together, and they said they'd see what they can do... I reckon I might be in les pleiades though, because that's written at the top of my contract for some reason :s Does yours have an address at the top?
Ha, a khaki safari outfit would not be cool, a pirate or cowboy outfit or something definitely would. You might swap round and work in different ones anyway though?
Exactly! Where did you request that? Just sent them an e-mail? It's written somewhere in the contracts that they put that address on everyone at the start, just because they don't know where we will be housed yet. So no worries :D
I think we will be assigned to a shop, but if they need people somewhere else I guess they will move us around.
It's sort of demoralising that I didn't even so much as get an email asking me to call them :cry:
Hellllooo :)
Is anyone going to the leeds audition on the 12th april?
Im sooo excited, on my mind all the time :D :roll:
<3
SophieBelle xxxxxx :P
Yes I am going to the Leeds auditions, it's so exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. Maybe I will see you there.
Jenn xxx
I'm not going to Leeds, i'm going to London on the 14th but maybe you could let us know how it all goes? :D
Good luck!!!
Quote from: "Jens"Hey Charlotte! Don't worry about the audition in London. I went in London too and there are indeed a lot of dancers and "actors", but like I said earlier, they are not looking for proffesional dancers and shakespearie actors (if you catch my drift). They are looking for people with loads of energy to perform! Don't be scared, you'll do great! :)
About the contracts; I have also heard that they sometimes give people a 3 month contract, but that was also a case in the xmas season and I'm not sure they are willing to give people a short contract for the summer months. Just ask at the audition when you pass (and you will!).
Thank you for your help :) sorry i didn't see this sooner!
I could do a 4month contract but need to be back on one day for a uni interview. Do you get holiday and such?
Ahh, I will be starting my contract in FOUR days!! Is anyone else coming for an Easter contract? Also, I'm a bit confused about accomodation. Do you have to share a room in Bosierie? x
Quote from: "WelshTink"Ahh, I will be starting my contract in FOUR days!! Is anyone else coming for an Easter contract? Also, I'm a bit confused about accomodation. Do you have to share a room in Bosierie? x
Yes in Boiserie you share a room with one other person, in a flat with either 2 or 3 bedrooms.
hello!!
I received my DLP contract this morning!! I was wondering if anyone knows where to get your birth certificate translated into french from??? also im starting in May and would love to know someone before i start!! :D im so excited wooooo lol
Quote from: "Ziema"Quote from: "Ziema"Quote from: "miss_loocy"Perfect :) I would prefer La Boiserie too, mostly because I don't want to share a studio with just one other person in les Pleiades. If I live with 3 or 5 other people, at least I will like one of them haha :D I wonder if it is possible to do a request? I would like to try to get to stay with my friends too...
The boutiques are themed yes. Like there is a pirate shop and safari shop in adventure land (ugh, I really don't want to
wear a khaki outfit...) and on main street and fantasy land they wear blouses and skirts.
Yeah, from pictures I've seen, it looks so much nicer too, with a separate kitchen and everything! Me and my friend have both requested to live together, and they said they'd see what they can do... I reckon I might be in les pleiades though, because that's written at the top of my contract for some reason :s Does yours have an address at the top?
Ha, a khaki safari outfit would not be cool, a pirate or cowboy outfit or something definitely would. You might swap round and work in different ones anyway though?
Exactly! Where did you request that? Just sent them an e-mail? It's written somewhere in the contracts that they put that address on everyone at the start, just because they don't know where we will be housed yet. So no worries :D
I think we will be assigned to a shop, but if they need people somewhere else I guess they will move us around.
Yeah, me and my friend both just wrote them an email to Noellie asking her, and she said she'd ask the housing people and they'd try their best - so fingers crossed!
Ah yeah... ahem, clearly I read the contract properly.. ha
Suppose that would make sense, yeah. I really want someone to go there and tell me all about it. I'm just too excited. Anyone going in the next month or so?!
Quote from: "WelshTink"Ahh, I will be starting my contract in FOUR days!! Is anyone else coming for an Easter contract? Also, I'm a bit confused about accomodation. Do you have to share a room in Bosierie? x
Just read your post! Bet you're so excited!
When are you staying till?
Yeh thats a good idea!!! anyone that is going to Leeds we should all have a little meet up? that way we wont all be as scared!! haha :/ Does anyone have Facebook? that way we will no who where all looking for? haha
Oh course everything that happens on the day we can tell you about!!! always good to have a little heads up before hand!!! :lol:
Sophiebelle xxxxxxxxxx
Quote from: "sarastar03"hello!!
I received my DLP contract this morning!! I was wondering if anyone knows where to get your birth certificate translated into french from??? also im starting in May and would love to know someone before i start!! :D im so excited wooooo lol
When I got my info last year, I enquired at a local unversity where someone was happy to sort it out for me. I had to fill in the appropiate details myself in french. Provide the translated version to the university and then its confirmed to be an authentic copy of the original. But I hear you can just do it yourself and it'll be ok. (Safe to check this out though)
Quote from: "Ant"Quote from: "sarastar03"hello!!
I received my DLP contract this morning!! I was wondering if anyone knows where to get your birth certificate translated into french from??? also im starting in May and would love to know someone before i start!! :D im so excited wooooo lol
When I got my info last year, I enquired at a local unversity where someone was happy to sort it out for me. I had to fill in the appropiate details myself in french. Provide the translated version to the university and then its confirmed to be an authentic copy of the original. But I hear you can just do it yourself and it'll be ok. (Safe to check this out though)
thank you :D are you going to disneyland again this year?
sarastar03 - I wouldn't worry about the birth certificate as nobody has asked to see it at all during the past 3 days of training!
Quote from: "sarastar03"Quote from: "Ant"Quote from: "sarastar03"hello!!
I received my DLP contract this morning!! I was wondering if anyone knows where to get your birth certificate translated into french from??? also im starting in May and would love to know someone before i start!! :D im so excited wooooo lol
When I got my info last year, I enquired at a local unversity where someone was happy to sort it out for me. I had to fill in the appropiate details myself in french. Provide the translated version to the university and then its confirmed to be an authentic copy of the original. But I hear you can just do it yourself and it'll be ok. (Safe to check this out though)
thank you :D are you going to disneyland again this year?
You're welcome, I believe(dont quote me on this) that the birth certificate translation is primarily for the health system in France(touch wood) if you end up needing it. My roomate from last year did need it and was very glad he had it sorted when he hurt his back.
Yes I am going back,Next week! My contract starts on the 16th but heading earlier on the 14th to see some friends etc. Maybe i'll see yo there!
Good luck Sophiebelle :)
Anyone going to the London auditions? Don't wanna be there all alone! Last time i found it a lot easier to learn the dance after making friends and helping each other so anyone who's going, maybe give me your facebook and we can meet up? :)
Charlotte :)
Hi
Just posting to say good luck tomorrow to anyone else like me heading to the Dublin audtion/interview session! :D
Quote from: "CharlottexBelle"Good luck Sophiebelle :)
Anyone going to the London auditions? Don't wanna be there all alone! Last time i found it a lot easier to learn the dance after making friends and helping each other so anyone who's going, maybe give me your facebook and we can meet up? :)
Charlotte :)
Thanks babes..
and to you too :D i shall let you know how it goes. :D
xxxx
Quote from: "CharlottexBelle"Good luck Sophiebelle :)
Anyone going to the London auditions? Don't wanna be there all alone! Last time i found it a lot easier to learn the dance after making friends and helping each other so anyone who's going, maybe give me your facebook and we can meet up? :)
Charlotte :)
Heyy! I think I'm going to the London auditions next week, but I don't really know if I should or not.
I'm kind of unprepared (CV, headshots etc) and dont have anyone to go with cause most of my friends are at college on weekdays. :(
Oh & I'm only 17, but someone in this thread told me that it'd be okay & they'll bring you out when you're 18. So I'm hoping that's true :D
So yeah I really wanna go, but I'm not entirely sure. :/
Quote from: "Naveen02"Quote from: "CharlottexBelle"Good luck Sophiebelle :)
Anyone going to the London auditions? Don't wanna be there all alone! Last time i found it a lot easier to learn the dance after making friends and helping each other so anyone who's going, maybe give me your facebook and we can meet up? :)
Charlotte :)
Heyy! I think I'm going to the London auditions next week, but I don't really know if I should or not.
I'm kind of unprepared (CV, headshots etc) and dont have anyone to go with cause most of my friends are at college on weekdays. :(
Oh & I'm only 17, but someone in this thread told me that it'd be okay & they'll bring you out when you're 18. So I'm hoping that's true :D
So yeah I really wanna go, but I'm not entirely sure. :/
I say go for it.. you have nothing to lose!!! and if its something you really want to do, it might be worth going for the experience and get to know the audition process. I went to an audition three years ago and it went really well... however i was due to start uni in the September.. and knew that i would need a degree, but Disney is like my all time dream!! so i went anyway..now finally :) i have finished uni and can audition, and i know what to expect! So for that experiance it was really worth going, if its something your passionate about.. go for it!!!! And the age thing, i also read on here that people that are 17 go to the auditions!!!
For your Cv, spend an hour gathering all your info together and get all the main points down that you really think will impress them!! And for the head shot you don't need a professional one, just a picture of what you look like now from the shoulders up and attach it to the corner, that way they have a clear picture of you and its attached to the Cv. :)
I say go for it, might just be the best thing you do!!!
Let me know what you decide!! and once ive be on tuesday i can let you know what its like if you want, but i mean theres loads and loads of advice on this thread which ive been going through (like a loser) haha.
SophieBelle xxxx
Quote from: "SophieBelle"Quote from: "Naveen02"Quote from: "CharlottexBelle"Good luck Sophiebelle :)
Anyone going to the London auditions? Don't wanna be there all alone! Last time i found it a lot easier to learn the dance after making friends and helping each other so anyone who's going, maybe give me your facebook and we can meet up? :)
Charlotte :)
Heyy! I think I'm going to the London auditions next week, but I don't really know if I should or not.
I'm kind of unprepared (CV, headshots etc) and dont have anyone to go with cause most of my friends are at college on weekdays. :(
Oh & I'm only 17, but someone in this thread told me that it'd be okay & they'll bring you out when you're 18. So I'm hoping that's true :D
So yeah I really wanna go, but I'm not entirely sure. :/
I say go for it.. you have nothing to lose!!! and if its something you really want to do, it might be worth going for the experience and get to know the audition process. I went to an audition three years ago and it went really well... however i was due to start uni in the September.. and knew that i would need a degree, but Disney is like my all time dream!! so i went anyway..now finally :) i have finished uni and can audition, and i know what to expect! So for that experiance it was really worth going, if its something your passionate about.. go for it!!!! And the age thing, i also read on here that people that are 17 go to the auditions!!!
For your Cv, spend an hour gathering all your info together and get all the main points down that you really think will impress them!! And for the head shot you don't need a professional one, just a picture of what you look like now from the shoulders up and attach it to the corner, that way they have a clear picture of you and its attached to the Cv. :)
I say go for it, might just be the best thing you do!!!
Let me know what you decide!! and once ive be on tuesday i can let you know what its like if you want, but i mean theres loads and loads of advice on this thread which ive been going through (like a loser) haha.
SophieBelle xxxx
Thanks alot for this!! I've decided to go! Would be better if I had someone to go with though. :/
Hahah don't worry - same here, I read like all the pages!
Yeah sure let us know how you get on and good luck! Hope you get it. :)
Yay!!!! i know its always better to have someone there, but im sure there will be others on their own.. :) Of course i will, haha ill write a minute by minute report!!! :D Thank you so much, and i hope you do too!!!
SophieBelle xxxx
Good luck to you guys, my tips would be just to stay calm, and be yourselves, I'm sure you'll be fine either way!!
QuoteThanks alot for this!! I've decided to go! Would be better if I had someone to go with though. :/
Hahah don't worry - same here, I read like all the pages!
Yeah sure let us know how you get on and good luck! Hope you get it. :)
Definately go for it :D and yeah with the CV just put together information about yourself, past educational history, performance history, work experience, just stuff like that :)
And if you're going on the thursday then i'll be happy to meet up with you?! Then we can go in together coz i'll be there on my own as well! What's your facebook?
Charlotte xxxx
Ps thank you Sophiebelle by the way :) and minute by minute report would be amazzzzinggg!!!!
Hiya,
I'm really thinking of going to the London Auditions next week.
I have absolutly no co-ordination whatsoever however they do appear to be looking for non-dancing roles there too which would be ideal...does anyone know what sort of entertainment role needs little French and no dancing? I'm kind of afraid of getting something really bad lol!
Cheers, and good luck to everyone
Johnny
Quote from: "CharlottexBelle"QuoteThanks alot for this!! I've decided to go! Would be better if I had someone to go with though. :/
Hahah don't worry - same here, I read like all the pages!
Yeah sure let us know how you get on and good luck! Hope you get it. :)
Definately go for it :D and yeah with the CV just put together information about yourself, past educational history, performance history, work experience, just stuff like that :)
And if you're going on the thursday then i'll be happy to meet up with you?! Then we can go in together coz i'll be there on my own as well! What's your facebook?
Charlotte xxxx
Ps thank you Sophiebelle by the way :) and minute by minute report would be amazzzzinggg!!!!
Of course babes any time.. :) Its always nice to have a heads up before you go!!! :lol:
I Hope everything goes well on your audition... :D
SophieBelle xxxx
Quote from: "SophieBelle"Quote from: "CharlottexBelle"QuoteThanks alot for this!! I've decided to go! Would be better if I had someone to go with though. :/
Hahah don't worry - same here, I read like all the pages!
Yeah sure let us know how you get on and good luck! Hope you get it. :)
Definately go for it :D and yeah with the CV just put together information about yourself, past educational history, performance history, work experience, just stuff like that :)
And if you're going on the thursday then i'll be happy to meet up with you?! Then we can go in together coz i'll be there on my own as well! What's your facebook?
Charlotte xxxx
Ps thank you Sophiebelle by the way :) and minute by minute report would be amazzzzinggg!!!!
Of course babes any time.. :) Its always nice to have a heads up before you go!!! :lol:
I Hope everything goes well on your audition... :D
SophieBelle xxxx
Thanks hun :) and you!
What's your facebook? I'll add you!
Charlotte x
Sophie Belle Williams
I have curly hair in my picture with a blue dress on :)
<3
Sophiebelle xxxx
Quote from: "SophieBelle"Sophie Belle Williams
I have curly hair in my picture with a blue dress on :)
<3
Sophiebelle xxxx
Added you lovely :) we can talk on there and stop clogging up this thread!
Charlotte xxxx
haha!!!! Ano i feel like im just chatting on for aggggesss hahahahaa!!!! <3
SophieBelle xxxx
Quote from: "cap'njack"Hiya,
I'm really thinking of going to the London Auditions next week.
I have absolutly no co-ordination whatsoever however they do appear to be looking for non-dancing roles there too which would be ideal...does anyone know what sort of entertainment role needs little French and no dancing? I'm kind of afraid of getting something really bad lol!
Cheers, and good luck to everyone
Johnny
Heyy!
Sorry I'm not 100% sure about non-dancing roles that require little french but I'd say you should definitely go! They might have something suitable for you. (sorry I'm not exactly much help lol)
Good luck if you do decide to go! :)
HEY GUYS! OMG its been like a million years since i posted here and i barely recognise any names now!! *shameful*
good luck to everyone auditioning and going for jobs! I am in Auckland at the moment, theres no disney stores out here.. AHHH!! What the hell?!?! Im having major withdrawels :p planning on auditions the minute im back for DLP. Either that or hoping to get a position in the boutiques over christmas. That would be amaaazing.
Once again good luck to everyone, just SMILE and be as Disney as i know you can be. ;)
love to all! <3 xxxxxx
Good luck to everyone going to auditions. I wish you all the best of luck.
Might see a few people in leeds.
Jenn xxx
Good luck to you also.. see you in Leeds :) xx
Good luck to everyone going to Leeds Audition tomorrow...stop by here if you can and let us London hopefuls know how you all get on
Johnny
Hi,
I went to the London interview day last week and received an email today saying:
"Dear applicant,
It was a pleasure meeting you at our recruitment session in London.
We enjoyed getting to know you better.
Congratulations!! Your interview was a success. We are know trying to find you a position/ internship corresponding to your availabilities and qualifications.
As mentionned during our venue, if we find you a position we will send you an offer via email within the next 2 months. If we don't manage to find you a position, we will keep your application and contact you again via email for our Halloween and Christmas contracts.
Thank you for your patience and for taking the time to interview with us.
Sincerely,
The Casting team"
Is this what everyone receives or do some people get accepted or (heavenf forbid ) rejected straight away? Im jsut a little bit confused whether or not Im likely to get a job as if not i could do with looking into other stuff.
Is anyone can help that would be amazing :D
Thanks.
Quote from: "cap'njack"Good luck to everyone going to Leeds Audition tomorrow...stop by here if you can and let us London hopefuls know how you all get on
Johnny
What day are you going to London? I'm going on thursday. Soooo nervous!!!
Charlotte :)
Quote from: "nis91"Hi,
I went to the London interview day last week and received an email today saying:
"Dear applicant,
It was a pleasure meeting you at our recruitment session in London.
We enjoyed getting to know you better.
Congratulations!! Your interview was a success. We are know trying to find you a position/ internship corresponding to your availabilities and qualifications.
As mentionned during our venue, if we find you a position we will send you an offer via email within the next 2 months. If we don't manage to find you a position, we will keep your application and contact you again via email for our Halloween and Christmas contracts.
Thank you for your patience and for taking the time to interview with us.
Sincerely,
The Casting team"
Is this what everyone receives or do some people get accepted or (heavenf forbid ) rejected straight away? Im jsut a little bit confused whether or not Im likely to get a job as if not i could do with looking into other stuff.
Is anyone can help that would be amazing :D
Thanks.
Last year I got accepted straight away with a contract offer in an email which was then sent out by post. My friend got this email and they never got back to her! But my friend sent off a few emails closer to the summer ask if there was any update for available contracts and got one soon after!
My advice: wait and see, if it comes to june and no reply(or whenever you feel like) I'd send them a wee email back asking for advice.
Quote from: "CharlottexBelle"Quote from: "cap'njack"Good luck to everyone going to Leeds Audition tomorrow...stop by here if you can and let us London hopefuls know how you all get on
Johnny
What day are you going to London? I'm going on thursday. Soooo nervous!!!
Charlotte :)
I can only make the Friday one :(
I'm exactly the same...but it should be a cool experience whatever happens. Let me know how you get on
Johnny :)
I'm really worried about the animation section :/ i wanna get through that because dancing is my main skill but i doubt i'll even get to that stage! Nervoussss!
Quote from: "CharlottexBelle"I'm really worried about the animation section :/ i wanna get through that because dancing is my main skill but i doubt i'll even get to that stage! Nervoussss!
Shame we can have a joint audition then...I'm not bothered by the animation part (which probably means I'll go out at that stage lol) but I'm petrified of the dance part...I can't dance...even after some 'Dutch courage' lol!
Everything I've read says that during the animation part just make sure all your movements are as big as possible, remember that they are looking for people who can animate inside a costume, and make sure you smile loads (not sure how that works with the Villain part though)
Johnny
Aww i'm pretty sure the animation part is the most important so you'll be fine :D
Yeah with the villain bit i have no idea what sort of pose to do!
I'm waiting eagerly to hear from the people who went to Leeds today! Looks like Sophiebelle got through from what her facebook status says from around half an hour ago! Ahh, i'm so happy for her!
Quote from: "CharlottexBelle"Aww i'm pretty sure the animation part is the most important so you'll be fine :D
Yeah with the villain bit i have no idea what sort of pose to do!
I'm waiting eagerly to hear from the people who went to Leeds today! Looks like Sophiebelle got through from what her facebook status says from around half an hour ago! Ahh, i'm so happy for her!
That's what I'm hoping for lol! I kinda know what I'm going to do...been watching videos of the parades and characters on YouTube for some inspiration :)
Awesome...good for her...hope she got a proper contract and not put on the waiting list though lol!
Hope the Leeds gang are on here later with good news all round...but that they leave some spots for us :P
Johnny
Helllooooo :)
Ive just got back from leeds!! :)
I did however only get put on the waiting list, but im made up :) it was really difficult and i really didnt expect it to be.
The Animation part was really good and everyone kind of did the same thing :/ but it seemed to work because quite afew people made it to the next round. :) They do give you time to practice and use this time Wisely!! :D Go alllll out!! really the best thing to think is.. 'The more stupid you feel, the better your doing!' They only seemed to be casting for Alice and Jasmine today :D The dance section i thought was really hard... and im a dancer... and i really struggled.. you cannot see a thing unless you are right at the front, the best thing to do again, is use all the time they give you to practice to do so... luckly i was with my friend and we both kind of helped each other out :) But it is hard and its really, really fast. However saying that... i actually messed up in the middle and i still got through so not all is lost. :)
Then i got my picture taken and had to fill in another form.. and was then told i was on the waiting list ect...
Tbh im made up i got as far as i did, and who knows i may recieve a call from Daniel soon, i might not.. But if i dont then i can try again and make sure that i give it 110% and i know what to expect and if i do get a phonecall (which some people have, loads of sucess stories on here) then YESSS!! But its one foot in the door!!!
Everyone that was there today deserved to get through.. :)
I wish you all the luck in the world for the London Auditions!!! BIG SMILES the second you walk through the door.. be confident and go with it... <3
Love
SophieBelle xxxx
Congratulations I'm so pleased for you :) (sorry my jibe about the waiting list was out of order...I've spent part of today reading a thread on another board and the negativity about the waiting list has gotten to me a bit)
I'm starting to think that I should have driven to Leeds today...afterall it is Disneyland Paris' 19th Birthday and maybe, just maybe Walt was looking out for us diehard Disney fans today...more of the same news from London on Thursday and Friday (and hopefully they are casting for Captain Jack Sparrow!) :)
Haha, no problem well i thought that when i was reading through the feeds... but i mean its one foot in the door and better than not getting through. :) i still have a little gilmmer of hope and hopefully i will get that alll important call :) haha and then if not.. then ill try and try again :D Just be calm... and try not to let your nerves show, i know that sounds silly but i think they pick up on that and in this buisness you cant be!! haha i mean if theres anything i can help you with.. let me know before your audition ill be happy to help :D
SophieBelle xxxx
Can you teach me to dance through a forum in less than three days lol! That's the part I'm most nervous about...the animation doesn't bother me as I know roughly what I'm doing but the dancing is just so far beyond me it's unreal!
Just one quick question...they didn't give maximum ages or anything like that did they? I'm 29 (don'l look much older than 24 though) I just don't want to get there and they say I'm too old lol!
Johnny
Ahh sooo happy for you :) and like you said, waiting list is a very good thing as you know they like you and more often than not people do get the call! So just sit tight hun and i'm sure you'll hear from them soon! They're probs just waiting to see what happens in London first and then they'll call people accordingly. :) xxx
I agree!!! everyone needs a fair chance :) but its all a waiting game for now :D and im more than happy.. if its ment to be.. it will be :D <3
SophieBelle xxxx
Great attitude :) and yayyyyy for you :D
Which dwarf did you do? I'm struggling to pick! xxxxxx
ooohhh.. Hmm, well when we did the practice one.. i did grumpy, then i did sneezy then bashful and then on the actual.. one where they where watching i did Sneezy i just did a variety of a few then what ever came out i just went with it :) <3
Sophiebelle
xxxx
Hi everyone, back from the Leeds auditions. Unlike sophie I completely fail and got cut straight away, but I was making very detailed notes throughout so I have plenty to report on. May do a better write up of the presentation for anyone who is interested or missed it at the london auditions when I get back to Cov on thurs.
Was about 190 people at our audition,in a tiny space (90% of which were girls). the waiting room got really busy at least an hour before the audition started so everyone was sat on the floor and it was packed. worth getting there early.
Any specific details anyone wants before i do a full report feel free to ask.
I'm sorry to hear you didn't have much luck Teacup :(
Any details on if I'm too old at 29, rough wages and accommodation costs if they told you would be awesome, thanks.
Looking forward to hearing all about it :)
yeah. any ages are accepted. wages are 1595 euros a month. accom costs 200 per month including all bills, and you need a 200 euro deposit.
Then you get 25% discount on all disney merch worldwide except audio visual stuff. 25% discount on food and drink in the park (meals cost 3-4 euros backstage for starter main course and dessert), 50% hotel discount, free entrance tickets depending on how long you've worked in the park, full medical insurance included and 75% reinbursement on transport.
That is awesome...thank you sooooo much for that. I was concerned that the wages would be too low to be able to keep up the responsibilities I have in the UK but it should work out at roughly what I'm on now :)
Roll in Friday...I'm really excited about it now :)
Well Done Sophie...I got through it all aswell... :D
At the end I was one of the three tiny girls in our own little line waiting for our photo.
Daniel said that weve got a 90% chance of getting a phone call as we are Mickey/Minnie height etc... :D
So will keep everyone updated with any good news...good luck to those going to London auditions.
Quote from: "smallblonde"Well Done Sophie...I got through it all aswell... :D
Congratulations Smallblonde. Really happy for you and hope you get that much deserved phonecall :)
So many congratulations Smallblond and SophieBelle!!!! That's amazing news!
I've been following this thread for a little while, and my friend and I are attending the London audition this thursday and were wondering if you could give us any advice from your experience today at the Leeds audition?
Was the animation sequence still cowboy-pirate-dwarf-villain-princess-yourself?
What sort of things does the dance consist of, and is it terribly long?
Many, many thanks!
Thank you!!! And well done SmallBlond <3 thats Fabulous!!! When did you say you could start from?
Get their early... :) i arrived at about quater past 9... and it was packed, so try be there at least one hour before hand. :D
Yeh the animation is still the same :) The dance isnt long... its very very fast.. so expect to be on the ball with that, the trouble i had is that i couldn't see the choreographer at the front, and i would say that dance is my strong point... and i struggled.. so try and get to the front as much as you can and make sure that anything your not sure of.. ask!!! :)
I know everyone sounds like a broken record... but Smile all the time till your cheeks hurt!!!! because even if you go wrong in the dance... if your smiling!!! Extra Browine Points. lol
I wish you all the best!! and let us know how it goes.!! anything else you wanna know just ask :)
Sophiebelle
xxx
Quote from: "lostinawonderland"So many congratulations Smallblond and SophieBelle!!!! That's amazing news!
I've been following this thread for a little while, and my friend and I are attending the London audition this thursday and were wondering if you could give us any advice from your experience today at the Leeds audition?
Was the animation sequence still cowboy-pirate-dwarf-villain-princess-yourself?
What sort of things does the dance consist of, and is it terribly long?
Many, many thanks!
I'm going on thursday too! Can i meet up with you guys maybe as i will be on my own and need someone to talk to!
Add me on facebook: Charlotte Annabelle Hobson
I'm sooooo nervous, but hopefully we can help each other! :)
hey ya guys well done for getting through in leeds! im going tomorrow too, soooo nervous!! ive got work this afternoon and i think im gonna have a bit of a mad afternoon as im so hyped up but freeking out at the same time!! been watching pirates of the caribbean this morning though trying to get some hints for some of the animation part. im quite nervous about the dance bit coz even though i have done quite a bit of dancing im uber short and am really worried im never gonna see a thing going on! if any one is going thursday and wants to add me on facebook my name is carrie-ann sudder, im gonna be on my own so some company would be brill and would def help the nerves! thanks!!! x
Anyone going to London on Friday who wants a familiar face can add me on Facebook...Johnny Lincoln...profile pic is me in a checked shirt on the London Eye :)
Hi everyone,
I'm brand new to this forum but I've found it really interesting reading some of your stories about auditions!
The reason I've joined the forum is that I've just submitted my CV through the casting website for the UK Recruitment for the Resort, Sales and Hospitality roles. :)
If anyone has had experience of working/applying for Disney for non character roles- especially someone who's been to a casting event/interview who could tell me anything (however trivial) about the process, I'd love to hear back :D
Good luck with your application! I haven't had any experience I'm afraid...my French isn't good enough for any of those roles lol!
Oh anyone who went to Leeds...were there many guys there? Thanks
Johnny
Quote from: "lostinawonderland"So many congratulations Smallblond and SophieBelle!!!! That's amazing news!
I've been following this thread for a little while, and my friend and I are attending the London audition this thursday and were wondering if you could give us any advice from your experience today at the Leeds audition?
Was the animation sequence still cowboy-pirate-dwarf-villain-princess-yourself?
What sort of things does the dance consist of, and is it terribly long?
Many, many thanks!
Random, but did you add me on facebook? Someone has and i'm not sure if it's related to Disney auditions or not!
Quote from: "cap'njack"Good luck with your application! I haven't had any experience I'm afraid...my French isn't good enough for any of those roles lol!
Oh anyone who went to Leeds...were there many guys there? Thanks
Johnny
This is actually something I wondered- how good does your French have to be?
I studied French up to GCSE, and can probably relearn a lot of it- but probably only to quite a basic conversational level. :?
Just back from Leeds. What an amazing experience! I got the same point as SophieBelle. On the waiting list hoping for a call. I am a bit upset I wasn't put in the mickey/minnie line as i'm only just too tall for the height range but I'm still hopeful. Yes there were quite a few guys there and most seemed to get through. They were looking for a lot of Princes i think. Also I know they put a few of the girls down to do fitting as Tinkerbell. I love the whole day and just hope I get the call.
Congrats to all the others who got through and good luck london people!
Quote from: "thepianoman"Quote from: "cap'njack"Good luck with your application! I haven't had any experience I'm afraid...my French isn't good enough for any of those roles lol!
Oh anyone who went to Leeds...were there many guys there? Thanks
Johnny
This is actually something I wondered- how good does your French have to be?
I studied French up to GCSE, and can probably relearn a lot of it- but probably only to quite a basic conversational level. :?
For the positions you have applied for they say 'conversational' French is needed...I'm not really sure what you class as conversational but I guess if you could answer the sort of questions the typical hotel guest would ask then I would imagine you would be ok :)
Congrats Jennjennzo :)
Did you notice if there were many guys at your audition? And did they cast a Jack Sparrow?
Johnny
Good luck all those going to london!!! Let us know how you get on!!! Smile and be youself im sure you will be fabulous!!!! Love sophiebelle xxxxx
Good luck to everyone going to London today :)
Johnny
Yeah good luck to everyone going today!!
Going tomorrow- so excited/nervous/absolutely terrified.
Quote from: "Naveen02"Going tomorrow- so excited/nervous/absolutely terrified.
Good luck tomorrow...If you see someone quietly sobbing to themselves in a corner then it will be me lol!
Quote from: "cap'njack"Quote from: "Naveen02"Going tomorrow- so excited/nervous/absolutely terrified.
Good luck tomorrow...If you see someone quietly sobbing to themselves in a corner then it will be me lol!
Hahah I'll take note of that! I'll probably be the same!
Good luck for tomorrow! I'm sure you'll do fine. :)
good luck good luck.. :D let us know how it goes :)
Sophiebelle xxxx
Thanks...I'll let you all know how it goes.
If anyone uses Twitter I'm Disney_Pirate on there...I'm going to try and tweet live updates if you wanna follow along :)
Hey everyone! long time no speak!
Well done to all those who got through and are on the waiting list and good luck to those currently at the auditions today :)
Its been 3 months since my last contract ended with Disney and I'm hoping to go back very soon :) I miss it so much!!!!
I hope a lot of you get a call as well :)
Laura:)
Heyy guyss, i went yesterday. I didn't get through unfortunately. Very very very gutted :'(
Oh well, there's always next year.
Awww babes :( there having more in July... so a little birdy told me!!! :) Dont worry you will get there!!!
:D
SophieBelle
xxxx
Hi all,
I went along today and didn't make it all the way. I'm actually not as gutted as I thought I would be...I'm incredibly happy that I went, and gave it my best shot but obviously I wasn't what they were looking for this time. I'm not sure that I'll try again to be honest...not because I've been rejected once but the part I really want I need to be a good dancer for and my dancing isn't up to scratch. If I were ten years younger it would be a different matter and I'd be taking acting and dancing lessons to improve and going to every Disney audition possible...I think at 29 it's best left to those who are younger and able to give it the time and dedecation it deserves. I'll carry on being a massive Disney fan (intact I'm going in 29 days for 7 nights) I'll just enjoy the parks from a guest point of view instead.
Good luck to everyone on the waiting list...I'll be popping by to see if you get that magical call :)
Johnny
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I am forever checking this forum for some good news!!! Haha. But i was wondering, do you think that even if your on the waiting list for One park, that you could audition for another? I got on the waiting list for Paris but i would like to inquire about Disneyland HongKong, Cruise line, ect... but I'm not sure!! :/
SophieBelle
xxx
I can't see why not...they are separate parks, separate casting directors and separate needs and budgets. I very much doubt that they share information between them to be honest
Johnny
Haha, i hope not that would just be my luck :( Im not a very patient person you see, i like to know what im going to be doing instead of waiting round.. :/ Lol
SophieBelle xx
Hello all,
I'm a long time lurker here, first time poster. I was at a recruitment day a couple of weeks ago in London and was searching about for some answers about stuff and came across this board! I should've known to come here first haha.
Anyway, not sure if people can help me but I'll try! I got an email a week after the recruitment day saying my interview was a success and they were finding me a job. I remembered at the recruitment they'd said to reply to an offer in 48 hours but this was a no reply email address so I assumed it would be the actual job offer I'd apply for. Is this right? I'm panicking now I've done something wrong D: And if anyone else was there and successful did they get a specific job yet? The email said it'd take up to 2 months but I said I'd be available from the end of May and I really need to know now since it's not veeery easy to get from Scotland to Paris without some planning ahead! Haha
Hopefully you lovely chaps and chappettes can help me! I've found your posts so useful in the past! :)
Eilidh
Hey :D ,
I will be working in Disney this summer, for a 3 month contract. Does anyone know which accommodation I would most likely get? Like specific for summer staff or anything? Or is it totally random?
Quote from: "MerryHappy"Hey :D ,
I will be working in Disney this summer, for a 3 month contract. Does anyone know which accommodation I would most likely get? Like specific for summer staff or anything? Or is it totally random?
Hey, I'm working there over the summer too. What date do you start/finish?
What area will you be working in? :)
Hi all!
I'm from Finland, and i'm going to Paris 18.5.
Is here anyone who is going to Paris at that date, and wants company? I think it would be nicer to travel with someone in Paris... Please, send me a private message. :thumbs:
Quote from: "miss_loocy"Quote from: "MerryHappy"Hey :D ,
I will be working in Disney this summer, for a 3 month contract. Does anyone know which accommodation I would most likely get? Like specific for summer staff or anything? Or is it totally random?
Hey, I'm working there over the summer too. What date do you start/finish?
What area will you be working in? :)
I start May 31st and finish Aug 31st, working in a boutique. Im so excited :D. Whats your contract? :)
Quote from: "MerryHappy"Quote from: "miss_loocy"Quote from: "MerryHappy"Hey :D ,
I will be working in Disney this summer, for a 3 month contract. Does anyone know which accommodation I would most likely get? Like specific for summer staff or anything? Or is it totally random?
Hey, I'm working there over the summer too. What date do you start/finish?
What area will you be working in? :)
I start May 31st and finish Aug 31st, working in a boutique. Im so excited :D. Whats your contract? :)
I start 4th July and finish 5th September. Im working in 'restaurantation', so not entirely sure what that entails. I'm really looking forward to it too. You from uk? Getting the eurostar there?
I attended the interview at Hammersmith earlier this month and after a week got what look likes a standard email saying that the interview was a success and they are looking for a job for me.
This is for one of the service jobs, not as a performer.
I showed it to my old man who is rather cynical and says it looks like a "holding" email designed to keep us waiting on the off-chance that there is a job or someone drops out at the last minute. I told him I would ask if anyone had actually got a job after having such an email and how long it took.
It seems very mean to stop people applying for alternative work if this is really what the email is designed for? Has anyone spoken to Noellie Boden about this or do you think that being pushy would be bad (this park may be based in France but they are after all, an American company!).
Thanks in advance - trying to concentrate on exams now but this keeps bugging me!!
Quote from: "nickyd"I attended the interview at Hammersmith earlier this month and after a week got what look likes a standard email saying that the interview was a success and they are looking for a job for me.
This is for one of the service jobs, not as a performer.
I showed it to my old man who is rather cynical and says it looks like a "holding" email designed to keep us waiting on the off-chance that there is a job or someone drops out at the last minute. I told him I would ask if anyone had actually got a job after having such an email and how long it took.
It seems very mean to stop people applying for alternative work if this is really what the email is designed for? Has anyone spoken to Noellie Boden about this or do you think that being pushy would be bad (this park may be based in France but they are after all, an American company!).
Thanks in advance - trying to concentrate on exams now but this keeps bugging me!!
Hi! I got one of those emails, and got confirmation of a job about a month later! So keep positive :)
So I've just had an email from Disneyland Paris saying unfortunately my application has not been successful. I'm so gutted that I didn't even get an interview! :( Is this common or do you think I was missing something on my CV they were looking for (I was applying for a service role, not a performer)
Quote from: "nickyd"I attended the interview at Hammersmith earlier this month and after a week got what look likes a standard email saying that the interview was a success and they are looking for a job for me.
This is for one of the service jobs, not as a performer.
I showed it to my old man who is rather cynical and says it looks like a "holding" email designed to keep us waiting on the off-chance that there is a job or someone drops out at the last minute. I told him I would ask if anyone had actually got a job after having such an email and how long it took.
It seems very mean to stop people applying for alternative work if this is really what the email is designed for? Has anyone spoken to Noellie Boden about this or do you think that being pushy would be bad (this park may be based in France but they are after all, an American company!).
Thanks in advance - trying to concentrate on exams now but this keeps bugging me!!
I'm in the same position! I was kind of worried they'd forget about me because they have another recruitment day coming up so I emailed Noellie just as a polite "can you give me a rough date when I'll know what's happening". I'll let you know what the outcome is. I'm struggling to concentrate on my uni work because it's stressing me out (I hate not knowing things! I'm so stressed that I've broken out in spots D:) so I thought it was best to just ask about it. But I made sure to say that I know she has a lot of other applications to deal with and just let me know when she can so hopefully I don't come off as cheeky!
Also my dad said the same thing but I don't agree! I just think they have a lot of jobs to sort out! haha! I hope so anyway.
Best of luck!
QuoteSo I've just had an email from Disneyland Paris saying unfortunately my application has not been successful. I'm so gutted that I didn't even get an interview! :( Is this common or do you think I was missing something on my CV they were looking for (I was applying for a service role, not a performer)
Sorry to hear that :( Maybe it's because you're french wasn't strong enough? I wouldn't worry about it too much! Just keep applying and hope for the best one day :)
Hello Ashe,
I am new to the forum and I have seen that you mention that Disney are doing another recruitment day...where did did you find this information from? Do you know when and where it is taking place?
Hope you get the a response soon...exams are stressful enough!!!
Hi everyone!
Just checking to see if anyone's starting around 11th July? Looks like it'll be an interesting summer!
Hey everyone,
I was wondering whether anyone who attended the auditions in Leeds/London for character performers a few weeks ago has heard anything about getting the job?
HELLOO!!
I was at the leeds audition, and ive heard nothing :( i know a few people who where also at the audition who have added me on facebook also haven't heard anything :(
Have you?
SophieBelle
xxx
Quote from: "RoryGibs"Hi everyone!
Just checking to see if anyone's starting around 11th July? Looks like it'll be an interesting summer!
I'm starting on 4th July! Really looking forward to it! :)
When you working till?
Hey everyone, it's been a VERY long time since I've posted on here! Hope your all well :D
I'm going back to work for Disney (Character & Parade) on the 27th May, anyone else got the same date?
Lewis.
Quote from: "miss_loocy"I start 4th July and finish 5th September. Im working in 'restaurantation', so not entirely sure what that entails. I'm really looking forward to it too. You from uk? Getting the eurostar there?
Nope I'm from Ireland so I have to fly over!
Quote from: "miss_loocy"Quote from: "RoryGibs"Hi everyone!
Just checking to see if anyone's starting around 11th July? Looks like it'll be an interesting summer!
I'm starting on 4th July! Really looking forward to it! :)
When you working till?
I'm working until 6th September I think, so basically the entire summer!
What kind of job are you working? My contracts for a shop assistant in the boutiques.
You guys who are working are very lucky. It has now been over a month since the interview at Hammersmith. I realise they gave themselves 2 months to look for something but my house is certainly not the happiest place in the world at present.
I notice that Noellie Boden has upped her privacy settings on Facebook - I wonder why?
Quote from: "nickyd"You guys who are working are very lucky. It has now been over a month since the interview at Hammersmith. I realise they gave themselves 2 months to look for something but my house is certainly not the happiest place in the world at present.
I notice that Noellie Boden has upped her privacy settings on Facebook - I wonder why?
I know the feeling :( I went from being really excited to just feeling so sad they're saying nothing. I emailed Noellie 2 weeks ago and had nothing back when she's apparently usually quite good at replying quickly. Even if they're not giving me a place I'd kind of like to know, especially when they said they'd give you a Halloween or Christmas offer.
Quote from: "RoryGibs"Quote from: "miss_loocy"Quote from: "RoryGibs"Hi everyone!
Just checking to see if anyone's starting around 11th July? Looks like it'll be an interesting summer!
I'm starting on 4th July! Really looking forward to it! :)
When you working till?
I'm working until 6th September I think, so basically the entire summer!
What kind of job are you working? My contracts for a shop assistant in the boutiques.
Yeah, you've got a similar contract to me, I'm working till 5th September. Think I'm working in a restaurant, or a cafe. My actual job title is like, 'employee du restauration'. Hmm!
Quote from: "nickyd"You guys who are working are very lucky. It has now been over a month since the interview at Hammersmith. I realise they gave themselves 2 months to look for something but my house is certainly not the happiest place in the world at present.
I notice that Noellie Boden has upped her privacy settings on Facebook - I wonder why?
Don't give up hope yet, they didn't get back to me for about a month, so there's still chance :)
I wish I knew French! I'm learning, slowly. I talked to Noellie a few months back, she was asking when I could start etc, and I was just so sad when I told her I couldn't speak French well enough :( How did any of you English guys and gals learn it if you don't mind me asking, 'cos I'm struggling!
Still no offer of work but I see that a friend of a friend has been offered a job but no accommodation. It would mean finding your own place and that is a total nightmare. References, deposits, etc. Many places not taking non-French people. Not worth the effort. Mickey Mouse organisation I think!!
Quote from: "nickyd"Still no offer of work but I see that a friend of a friend has been offered a job but no accommodation. It would mean finding your own place and that is a total nightmare. References, deposits, etc. Many places not taking non-French people. Not worth the effort. Mickey Mouse organisation I think!!
No accomodation? That's crazy. I doubt I'd be able to go if I didn't get that. I wonder if they've run out of places to put people...
Quote from: "Ashe"Quote from: "nickyd"Still no offer of work but I see that a friend of a friend has been offered a job but no accommodation. It would mean finding your own place and that is a total nightmare. References, deposits, etc. Many places not taking non-French people. Not worth the effort. Mickey Mouse organisation I think!!
No accomodation? That's crazy. I doubt I'd be able to go if I didn't get that. I wonder if they've run out of places to put people...
There is never no accommodation for CM's, they wouldn't take anyone on without be able to house them. I'm going back on the 27th and my housing is all sorted?
Hello everyone! I have a question for you who have already been working at Disney, the health control thing you have to do, what do they test? Not that I don't think I have anything to worry about, but just curious :) I don't understand why they want my vaccination papers?
Hi!
I am going to Disneyland this summer to work as 'vendeuse boutique', i arrive 3 days before my best friend, does anyone here know if it will be possible for us to live together? I've asked my contact lady, but she only said that she couldn't guarantee anything. Has anyone been in the same or a similar situation?
Thanx!
Quote from: "RoryGibs"Hi everyone!
Just checking to see if anyone's starting around 11th July? Looks like it'll be an interesting summer!
Hi! I'm starting the 9th July...
So excited, just received the offer today.
Employée de Restauration ----- my role. Not entirely sure what it entails!
Would love to meet some of you, facebook etc
also, I'll be living in Paris, 13eme, sooo already feel quite far away from everyone boo!
When you say that you will be living in the 13th arrondissement, is this in Disney provided accommodation or something you've found yourself?
As for "Employée de Restauration" - I guess that must be working in a cafe, clearing plates, washing up, that sort of thing.
I'll be living with family that live in 13eme, fortunately.
Disney seemed to have 'run out' of accommodation. I guess I'll be saving some money...
Where are people getting this information about Disney not having any more accommodation for any more CMs?!
After attending an interview (Hammersmith London, April) myself and another girl received an email from Noellie, explaining that there is no Disney provided accommodation available... so if you can accommodate yourselves..well then, we'll look for a suitable contract.
Quote from: "bisouskyla"After attending an interview (Hammersmith London, April) myself and another girl received an email from Noellie, explaining that there is no Disney provided accommodation available... so if you can accommodate yourselves..well then, we'll look for a suitable contract.
Yep, same email for this friend of a friend. She decided against taking a job as the hassle involved in renting a room in France is not worth it (Her FB status is now "I hate Disney". Still, another job available for someone who does have accommodation but part of the attraction in working for them is that there is accommodation provided. I notice on the Disney recruitment pages on FB that they are not getting back to Spanish, German and Italian applicants as well.
I don't understand that at all, I'm returning to Disney on the 27th and my accommodation is all provided? I only recently accepted the contract too.. weird.
Quote from: "nickyd"Quote from: "bisouskyla"After attending an interview (Hammersmith London, April) myself and another girl received an email from Noellie, explaining that there is no Disney provided accommodation available... so if you can accommodate yourselves..well then, we'll look for a suitable contract.
Yep, same email for this friend of a friend. She decided against taking a job as the hassle involved in renting a room in France is not worth it (Her FB status is now "I hate Disney". Still, another job available for someone who does have accommodation but part of the attraction in working for them is that there is accommodation provided. I notice on the Disney recruitment pages on FB that they are not getting back to Spanish, German and Italian applicants as well.
I just got the email after emailing Noellie for a second time this morning and she said I'm welcome to a contract if I can get accomodation. If other people are in a similar situation then maybe we could try and find something together? It'll be easier getting a flat with people than a room by ourselves.
I'm going to see what I can find. The deadline is the 20th of May :/ Don't hold out much hope, though. Any area recommendations for flats that are at least vaguely cheap but not in a god awful area?
Quote from: "itslewis"I don't understand that at all, I'm returning to Disney on the 27th and my accommodation is all provided? I only recently accepted the contract too.. weird.
....maybe they just like you better lol
Quote from: "bisouskyla"Quote from: "itslewis"I don't understand that at all, I'm returning to Disney on the 27th and my accommodation is all provided? I only recently accepted the contract too.. weird.
....maybe they just like you better lol
Maybe depends how recent? This seems to be as recent as in the past couple of weeks, maybe less.
Quote from: "bisouskyla"Quote from: "itslewis"I don't understand that at all, I'm returning to Disney on the 27th and my accommodation is all provided? I only recently accepted the contract too.. weird.
....maybe they just like you better lol
lol I dealt that very much.. I think maybe performers are accommodated before anyone else, I have no idea!
Quote from: "Ashe"Quote from: "bisouskyla"Quote from: "itslewis"I don't understand that at all, I'm returning to Disney on the 27th and my accommodation is all provided? I only recently accepted the contract too.. weird.
....maybe they just like you better lol
Maybe depends how recent? This seems to be as recent as in the past couple of weeks, maybe less.
Only about a couple of weeks ago.. I know people who have received contracts about a week ago and have accommodation. I have no idea how they run/plan it all, but I'm very confused. I bet finding accommodation outside Disney residence when you have never been there before would be very difficult and stressful!!
Quote from: "itslewis"Only about a couple of weeks ago.. I know people who have received contracts about a week ago and have accommodation. I have no idea how they run/plan it all, but I'm very confused. I bet finding accommodation outside Disney residence when you have never been there before would be very difficult and stressful!!
How strange :/ I asked about a possibility of being put on a waiting list or something but Noellie said it wasn't possible because this is after cancellations and whatnot have been taken into account so maybe you and some others were factored into the situation before they figured it all out? And maybe this is leaving some spaces for characters as well? I did notice they put up an urgent notice looking for Wendys and Alices (which I'd be tempted to go for if I manage to get a place).
I managed to find a block of student flats in Serris (which is where Les Pléiades are) which seems quite good (if a little expensive) and my family friend who is fluent in french is phoning up for me tomorrow to see what the deal is (I could probably manage on my french but since she's lived in France for a few years she knows what to ask about). I'm really hoping I can get in there because if not I'm completely stumpted :/ I have a friend who can put me up in Paris but I'd rather not be in Paris since it's a bit away.
I don't suppose someone can tell me how much roughly we get after taxes and whatnot are taken off wages? Just so I don't end up renting for 500 euros a month and not being able to afford it! haha.
Ashe,
What did you say your job would be at Disney? Just watch where you find accommodation, as they do require you to work irregular hours whereby if you don't get the first train/bus you're late for work! :P Trust me, I ALMOST did it once on my last contract when I had a 6:35 start, meaning the bus from Pléiades at about 5:25/leaving the park about 23h05 and arriving at pléiades quite late at night...Not the most pleasant experience ever! It sometimes compares to walking past Garage & ABC at kicking out time haha - Once you're in the suburbs of Paris aswell it's a wee bit daunting tbh!
If you manage to find accommodation or get yourself sorted out for working, it'd be decent to have a fellow Glaswegian working in Disney lol...I'm fed up being the only one whose accent gets mocked! With regards to pay, it depends what your job is and what your contract stipulates...generally you'll work just a wee bit more than the contracted hours, but your pay will reflect this. Taxation is 23% of your wages!
Bon courage! :)
Quote from: "Ecossais"Ashe,
What did you say your job would be at Disney? Just watch where you find accommodation, as they do require you to work irregular hours whereby if you don't get the first train/bus you're late for work! :P Trust me, I ALMOST did it once on my last contract when I had a 6:35 start, meaning the bus from Pléiades at about 5:25/leaving the park about 23h05 and arriving at pléiades quite late at night...Not the most pleasant experience ever! It sometimes compares to walking past Garage & ABC at kicking out time haha - Once you're in the suburbs of Paris aswell it's a wee bit daunting tbh!
If you manage to find accommodation or get yourself sorted out for working, it'd be decent to have a fellow Glaswegian working in Disney lol...I'm fed up being the only one whose accent gets mocked! With regards to pay, it depends what your job is and what your contract stipulates...generally you'll work just a wee bit more than the contracted hours, but your pay will reflect this. Taxation is 23% of your wages!
Bon courage! :)
I don't have a contract yet because I told Noellie I'd need to find out about accomodation first! D: OH NO! NOT THE GARAGE! The amount of times I've had to suffer passing by there at 4am is horrendous :P Surely nothing could be quite as bad!
I was a bit worried about that but these were the absolute closest I could find :/ I did wonder about getting a bike or something so I could cycle past the scariness! haha.
I promise I'll do my best to get over there and take away some of the mocking! Haha.
Thanks for all the information! hopefully I can get my arse over there! It's scary that I'll know by Friday and then I'll be there in 2 weeks. D:
MERCI!!!
Ashe, are you Character & Parade contract?
Quote from: "itslewis"Ashe, are you Character & Parade contract?
Nah, one of the service and maintenance ones. Don't actually have a job yet since I'm still flat-hunting and Noellie told me to let her know by Friday then she'll find me a job.
Quote from: "Ashe"Quote from: "itslewis"Ashe, are you Character & Parade contract?
Nah, one of the service and maintenance ones. Don't actually have a job yet since I'm still flat-hunting and Noellie told me to let her know by Friday then she'll find me a job.
I think they only take on Character & Parade contracts when accommodation is available, cause I don't know anyone on that department who has been offered a contract without accommodation from what I know of. Anyway, hope you find suitable accommodation! Some apartments aren't that expensive just a hassle to sort out while your in the UK. Have you asked Noellie to suggest any apartments that you can rent? The best place would be near one of the two Disney housing complexes, they have some lovely apartments and you will be near all the local transport making travelling to work and back much easier.
Lewis :D
Quote from: "itslewis"Quote from: "Ashe"Quote from: "itslewis"Ashe, are you Character & Parade contract?
Nah, one of the service and maintenance ones. Don't actually have a job yet since I'm still flat-hunting and Noellie told me to let her know by Friday then she'll find me a job.
I think they only take on Character & Parade contracts when accommodation is available, cause I don't know anyone on that department who has been offered a contract without accommodation from what I know of. Anyway, hope you find suitable accommodation! Some apartments aren't that expensive just a hassle to sort out while your in the UK. Have you asked Noellie to suggest any apartments that you can rent? The best place would be near one of the two Disney housing complexes, they have some lovely apartments and you will be near all the local transport making travelling to work and back much easier.
Lewis :D
Thanks! :D I found a few places in Serris and one in Chessy and a family friend, who is fluent and has been in France for a few years so knows the housing score, was kind enough to phone them for me today. They said (bizzarely, since the Chessy ones are closest. I think they're trying to get rid of them) that Serris is most suitable but that they couldn't offer me an appartment independantly if I was going to be employed by Disney and that it had to be booked through Disney. I didn't know if this meant that a few of them had been set aside for Disney and that meant that I won't be able to get my hands on them or that they just need to be booked through an employer. So I sent Noellie an email but she hasn't replied yet since she was out of the office today. I'm fairly sure Noellie must hate me so much right now haha. My step-dad keeps telling me to ask her to recommend places but I've sent her so many emails that I don't want to unecessarily bother her again :P
I really hope I can get one of them though cause they're perfect! I love the Chessy ones! And they all have insurance included which my friend tells me can be quite hard to find.
If all else fails I may have a friend who can put me up for a while whilst I look for something but I'd rather not have that burden whilst I'm over there.
Quote from: "silj"Hi everybody,
I'm going to work at Disneyland next summer as "Counter service food and beverage host (employé de restauration)". Anybody knows if it can be working in a fast food restaurant, or would it be mentioned? ("cuisine rapide" or something like that)
Anybody here who has done this kind of a job in dlrp? (:
If I have understood correctly, it is a job in a fast food restaurant. My contract starts on the 9th June.
Hey I'm leaving for Disney on the 3rd of June and I don't no what I'm supposed to bring. What is a vaccination book/health records? Would I have to get that off my doctor or what? And how do I get my birth certificate translated into french? Can I do it myself or does it have to be official? I know I have to bring black shoes too but is there anything else that I've forgotten?
Thanks, Joanne :)
Basically Disney are no different from any other multi-national corporation. Their attitude is magnified by being American in that they will do what is best for them.
No many other organisations can get people to turn up for interviews from all over the UK (the same in other European countries) to apply for what are basically mainly shop assistant and McJobs, then tell them that they have had a good interview but wait until we see if we can find a job - which may or may not have been available in the first place.
The main attraction of Disney was the provided accommodation and now that appears to have run out, it takes a determined person to accept work based on finding a place to stay for themselves.
hello does anyone know the email address to contact for imagineer jobs, i tried using one i found via the disney uni site but it just bounces back, so i emailed the casting one but its an automatic response so didn't get any help there. thank you :)
Oh god, I just logged in here after being in Disney for easter and having a lot to do and seen the situation regarding accomodation! I hope I get some as I recieved my contract with Housing agreement and all in it!
I'm expecting that if they sent me this all out that they have a place reserved for me, as i'm just going to be sending off the stuff tomorrow for 7th July!
It would be pretty bad of them if they sent it to me, expecting me to come, and not having saved me a place in Pleaides or Boiserie! I really don't understand them somehow, they managed to house quite a few CM's in Adagio hotel for the same price as Disney rent!
If any of you are Character & Parade then don't worry about accommodation as they wont send you a contract unless they have a space for you. Give the housing department a ring and get them to check for you?
Hello everyone,
i'm new to the forum.
I'm joining the CM team on May 31st (operatrice/animatrice d'attraction). It was a totally last minute thing. So I have a question. How much money did you guys really need to bring to manage the first month and what are the extra expenses (apart from the obvious personal ones for food etc.) that Disney does not mention in the information attached to the contract. Navigo? WiFi? Etc? And what sort of black shoes should girls bring?
Quote from: "littlemermaid303"Hello everyone,
i'm new to the forum.
I'm joining the CM team on May 31st (operatrice/animatrice d'attraction). It was a totally last minute thing. So I have a question. How much money did you guys really need to bring to manage the first month and what are the extra expenses (apart from the obvious personal ones for food etc.) that Disney does not mention in the information attached to the contract. Navigo? WiFi? Etc? And what sort of black shoes should girls bring?
There's free WiFi in both residences so don't worry about that :)
Quote from: "littlemermaid303"Hello everyone,
i'm new to the forum.
I'm joining the CM team on May 31st (operatrice/animatrice d'attraction). It was a totally last minute thing. So I have a question. How much money did you guys really need to bring to manage the first month and what are the extra expenses (apart from the obvious personal ones for food etc.) that Disney does not mention in the information attached to the contract. Navigo? WiFi? Etc? And what sort of black shoes should girls bring?
You could easily survive on 400 euros /month, but I'd reccomend around 600 just to be sure. I've found that eating at the cafeterias in the parks works out better for price wise. most times i got a lunch/dinne for around 3/4 euros. In Auchan I found a lot of the things are quite expensive, especially meat compared to UK prices. **There is a cheaper section at the very back of the AuChan store if you prefer cheaper things for food.(the chocolate isnt bad either)***
the Disney provided Wifi
is not free and (if i remember correctly) Costs 8 euros for one week or 15 for 1 month. The wifi in Pleaides is hit or miss and the majority of the time had to go and sit on the floor at reception to get any Wifi. **There are public networks that you could use for free providing someone gives you a login for the SFR or Neuf Wifi networks, (I forget the login i used for it sorry)
Navigo is very easy to purchase, 5 euros for the card itself at any train station, there is one at Val d'Europe and one at Chessy(Disney). I think for one week of use its 16 euros and for a Month its near 50. But you do get part of it refunded to you if you fill it the right forms in time and submit them to service pay.
As operatrice I think you're given security shoes, I'm not too sure as I've only worked in restauration. They will tell you off if theyre open top shoes as girls normally wear I hear. From where i've worked they've been very relaxed about what shoes I wear, e.g I woe a pair of black trainers from Primark during easter!
Phew! If you need any more info, send me a wee message.
Ant's practically covered most things there! Kudos :)
Wifi is still 8 and 15 euros as priced, you are cheaper eating there than buying food and tbh in any case since you're opérations (like moi!) your shift patterns will really dictate your eating times anyway...unless you love cooking a massive meal around midnight! :P
Auchan is the best thing since sliced bread...especially up the back. You're better buying all your rice, pasta and cereals in the dispensors as it works out cheaper! :D Just remember if you're getting heavy things that you're gonna have to carry it back to accommodation, the first time I went I got a bit carried away and my poor arms paid the price!
Depending on what ride you're working on depends whether or not they'll provide security shoes for you. In any case, like ant said nip into Primark and get a pair of black shoes just incase - you can never go wrong with simple black shoes!
If you're stuck with anything or need something explained, don't hesitate to ask someone....most folk are lovely and will help you out the best they can and if you're still lost, feel free to get back on the forum and we'll answer all :D
Did anyone get travel insurance for going to disney?
Hello together!
I had been to the german recruitment session yesterday, and I think, I can clear something according the accomodiation problem.
They told us, that they are almost full over the summer month (a few beds are still availible) but they would ask you, if it is possible to start in october or for the christmas season, when most of the summer season people are gone again.
So no worries, that you will not get a room from Disney, it's only now for summer, that they have these space defiles.
And now to me: Basically I got the job, but I still have to improve my french, then do a telefone interview and then I could probably start around Halloween.
I guess, they were impressed by me, my personalty and my cause of my year in Florida, so I'm very happy now :)
Good luck to every one, who is waiting, who is starting soon and who is going to audition!
And never forget to put your best smile on your face for Disney - it's the best you can do! :)
Greetings, Chiyo :)
Well done chiyo!!!
hi, i have just returned from our 1st trip to disney paris and I was extremely impressed with the language of the characters and people working in the shop. EVERYBODY we spoke to on our visit spoke clear english. Flynn Rider made his way through the Rapunzel queue spending 5mins with every child, I heard him speak fluent english, spanish and french! All the princesses interacted really well with my daughters, speaking to them individually. They have barely mentioned rides and shows they non-stop talk about what each princess said. They got cuddles and kisses the lot! They were both dressed in costumes everyday, even shop assistants called them princesses! I cannot praise you enough and thought you deserve recognition and to know that it made our time at paris extremely special. We've got priceless pictures and videos. thank you very much!!!!
we are going to return in 2 years time and are going to do the princess meal next time, we are excited already!!
michelle
Hey! Do you guys think that it's too late for me to apply for a summer job?? I'm an Irish student studying French at university. I was going to apply a few weeks ago but with exams and moving back home etc I forgot and am only getting round to it now. The casting page doesn't have many job offers but last Monday Disney posted job offers on several recruitment websites. It is my dream to work in Disneyland and I would do any kind of job!
Niamh you could chance your arm, but if you apply now it'd probably be for Halloween and/or Christmas :)
hi guys, i am thinking about auditioning for a summer job for summer 2012 in between my first and second year at uni. i am really not sure how to go about this, the requirements, when to audition, how it all works etc. any advice/info would be very much appreciated (: thanks!
For all those looking for work this summer (and organise your own accommodation) it looks like they are holding another set of interviews:
Thank you for your interest in employment with Disneyland Paris.
We would like to invite you for an interview on Tuesday June 07th in LONDON at 10:00 AM UK time: Please see below:
TUESDAY JUNE 07th - LONDON - 10AM (UK Time)
IL BOTTACIO
9 Grosvenor Place
London SW1X 7SH, United Kingdom
Metro: Hyde Park Corner
Please bring with you:
• the copy and original of your passport or identity card
• Your resume
• this invitation.
Please make sure you are present no later than 10AM (UK time) with the required documents.
We will start at 10AM with a presentation of Disneyland Paris and the different vacancies, then proceed with the interviews.
Please make sure you are available most of the day (at least until 3 or 4 PM).
We regret not to be able to participate in your travel expenses for this appointment.
Please note, we still have summer contracts available but have no more possibility to accommodate you during this period as our residences are full. If you apply for a summer contract, you will need to find your own accomodation around Disney or in the Paris area.
However, we will also be recruiting for contracts later in the year (trainingships, Gap Years, Halloween, Christmas, Easter 2012 and summer 2012).
Why not anticipate your plans for next year and be the first candidates to celebrate Disney's 20th anniversary in 2012!!
Please register yourself by June 06th 11.00 am (UK time) at the latest.
If you cannot come, please do not register below or cancel your registration.
Best regards,
Noellie BODEN
Disneyland Paris
You just need to apply via the recruitment sites.
Applied. :thumbs:
Any idea of accomodation nearby I could get for a decent price if I were to get in?
EDIT: Through to interview on 7th June in London. Anyone else going?
I'm through to the interview as well but I don't know if I can go to London :( I sent an email asking if I could do a phone interview instead but I'm waiting on a reply.
Helllooo :)
Congratulations to anyone going over to disney to work i bet you cant wait :)
I havent been on here in sooo long :( I was just wondering anyone who went to the leeds/london audtions in april... have you heard anything... i hate being on the 'waiting list' :( hahah
Sophiebelle
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I would apply for every job going in Disney, if only I didn't struggle so terribly with French :(
Anyone going to the interviews on Tuesday?
I went onto the recruitment website and have just put my resume on for a job (boutiques) but it said i have to have a french work permit. Is this true as I will just be trying to work the summer before going to college? I was also wondering how much you are paid for working in the boutiques, just curious :P
Thanks in advance
Sean
Hi Sophiebelle, I got onto the waiting list for Character/performer at the London auditions in April and haven't heard anything yet...still waiting for the phone to ring, I so badly want to get that call!
Quote from: "dlrpmad"I went onto the recruitment website and have just put my resume on for a job (boutiques) but it said i have to have a french work permit. Is this true as I will just be trying to work the summer before going to college? I was also wondering how much you are paid for working in the boutiques, just curious :P
Thanks in advance
Sean
You won't need one if you are a legal UK/EU citizen.
Also my interview went really well and the lady said she'd hope to see me there and would need to discuss it with her colleague to approve which hopefully means within the next 10 days I'll have an email saying I'm on the waiting list! *fingers crossed*
Hey MermaidPlayhouse
I know its so frustrating because the job is right there.. :( haha i hope they ring.. but then they might not. :( :x
oh well i guess we have till November to get a call... :?:
I hope you get a callll :)
Sophiebelle xxxx :D/
I hope we both get a call Sophiebelle!
It would be so amazing to get a contract, just got to keep dreaming and one day it might come true :-) xxxx
ano... I hope we do too... if not ill be going back to every audition untill they get sick of me haha.
Do you have Facebook?
SophieBelle xxxx
I got invited to the interview too, felt it went pretty well but I'm still waiting too. It's a bit of a relief to know that nobody else has heard back, I was really starting to fret!
My Girlfriend and I were at the interview last Tuesday too. I hope we alll find out soon, likewise glad that no one else has heard yet!
I ken you, you were lost coming out of Hyde Park Corner. You're a smoker, but you're being...encouraged to quit, right?
lol ye thats right!... encouraged haha how r u ? any news yet??
Nothing! Utterly despairing, tempted to email her and be like...WTF woman?! Except she's lovely and I'd feel bad.
Sadly, Disney is crushing hopes all over the place. I went to the Hammersmith interviews in early April but have not heard anything since. They promised to contact me about Haloween or Christmas but nothing heard at all.
Just to see what would happen, I applied again and got invited to the recent London session. They made no connection between the two applications - they seem quite badly organised, but then they are French. My French was better than the Italian interviewer so it is all a bit of a mess. Personally I didn't bother to chase the appplication up as they have run out of accommodation anyway.
Good luck to those waiting but I would look for something else in case you hear nothing.
You've pretty well crushed mine. And who was the italian interviewer? They both seemed pretty French to me...
Jon youre on here too! (It's your twitter friend Gio haha). Just to confirm they sent out the emails today and I'm in the "talent pool" now to wait for a contract...
Quote from: "Jonodrew"You've pretty well crushed mine. And who was the italian interviewer? They both seemed pretty French to me...
The Italian guy was at the April interviews in Hammersmith. I didn't go to the latest round of interviews.
There having more auditions in the UK in July.. :( im a bit sad, im still on the waiting list until.. November? and i would love to audition again... but i dont think i can. :/ i dont understand there must be loads of people on the 'waiting list' but there going to audition more people? :( im sad, i want to go so bad.. but im thinking, perhaps bad idea. :/
Sophiebelle xxxxxx
Don't worry SophieBelle. You are on the waiting list because they don't have a contract available for your length/facial features at the moment. They are having auditions again because they want to fill in the spots they DO have contracts available for. So they will not get contracts you are eligible for ;) Just try to have patience and they will call you when someone of your length/facial features leaves and/or they need more people with your qualities :)
Hi Sophiebelle,
I think it's ok, they always keep the auditions going at regular intervals. We still have a chance of being called.
I do have Facebook,
Mermaid xx
Oooooo!!!! ano its just so frustrating haha!!! Ohhh can i add you?
SophieBelle xx
EVERYONE HAVE HOPE!!!!!!!!!!! I auditioned in Leeds in April, and I have been called today with a contract for July and August :D soooooooooooooooo happy. :) Let me know if anyone else is going down on that day :) xxx
...Dreams do come true....just keep hope everyone :)
Quote from: "smallblonde"EVERYONE HAVE HOPE!!!!!!!!!!! I auditioned in Leeds in April, and I have been called today with a contract for July and August :D soooooooooooooooo happy. :) Let me know if anyone else is going down on that day :) xxx
...Dreams do come true....just keep hope everyone :)
When do you leave?
I'm working July-beginning of september! I leave next monday, 4th July - so excited! :)
Congrats smallblonde! glad to see someone from the leeds auditions getting success. I'm taking my little sister to the park on Sunday on a visit, would be awesome to know you'd be there.
Heyyy Yeh im excited :D im not going until the 15th of July...in just over two weeks, until beginning of september in the Character Department. I am going to try and do a blog online if i get internet...so ill keep everyone updated if they want to follow me on it :) hehe i was almost crying down the phone at Daniel...embarrasing hehe. Good Luck to everyone else :D xxx
Congratulations smallblonde!! You must be sooo excited! It would be great if you did a blog. If I ever get the call I will definitely cry! hehe, keep us updated :-)
Hi i'm Emily and i'm new to the forum! :tink:
I've been waiting years to turn 18 so i can audition for Disney, it's my dream job and so next month i can finally audition! :D
So i was wondering if anyone else on here is going to the London auditions? Does it matter if you go on the 19th or the 20th? I'm probably going to the 20th one as that gives me an extra day as i get back from a trip to DisneyLand Paris the week before!
I've been reading through this thread and so thanks to the people who have posted tips and advise it's really helped me to know what to expect! :)
Any answers would be great help! thanks,
ElyonTink
i went to the dancing auditions last yr on the 1st day and although it was really fun a lot of nice people there i didnt get through i was gutted and cried on the train home!! am considering applying to work maybe in a shop there or a ride assistant anyone know much about these roles for instance what is the pay?
Thanks
Quote from: "MissDisneyisMagical"i went to the dancing auditions last yr on the 1st day and although it was really fun a lot of nice people there i didnt get through i was gutted and cried on the train home!! am considering applying to work maybe in a shop there or a ride assistant anyone know much about these roles for instance what is the pay?
Thanks
1400 euros a month
Thankyou very much thats more than i expected i might have to apply!
Hello everyone! I have a quick question about the application form on the recruitment page. I'm looking to apply for the Summer 2012 season, not as a performer but as a resort, sales or hospitality representative - is it too early to do this just now, or will they have started recruiting already? Also, I've simply copy and pasted my CV so it's in English, but is it advised that the covering letter is written in French? I'm wary of there being mistakes if I write it in French, but I wonder if an English covering letter would hinder my chances?
Thank you!
Good luck to anyone waiting to hear, and congratulations to all those who have been successful!
No apply now. I've been acceptd and chose jobs for Christmas 2010 and summer 2011. A French cover letter is not expected, do it in English.
After lots and lots of waiting and complications and heartbreak and constantly emailing Noellie I finally got my contract offer for Christmas. It's not summer but I'm still pleased!
I'm doing breakfast in the hotels (which I imagine is reserved for people whose french isn't too fabby). Can anyone give me details on it if they've done it before? I'm curious about the hours because I can imagine there'll be plenty of time for going to Disneyland and a few Paris visits! Also wondering about the uniforms. I imagine they'll be pretty boring but I'm still curious! haha.
Anyone else going for christmas?
I'm just glad it's indoors, I remember going on holiday at christmas 2 years ago and even with hundreds of layers I was still freeezing!
Quote from: "nickyd"Sadly, Disney is crushing hopes all over the place. I went to the Hammersmith interviews in early April but have not heard anything since. They promised to contact me about Haloween or Christmas but nothing heard at all.
Just to see what would happen, I applied again and got invited to the recent London session. They made no connection between the two applications - they seem quite badly organised, but then they are French. My French was better than the Italian interviewer so it is all a bit of a mess. Personally I didn't bother to chase the appplication up as they have run out of accommodation anyway.
Good luck to those waiting but I would look for something else in case you hear nothing.
Email them! I was in the exact same position and I emailed asking about Halloween or christmas contracts and had an offer in two days.
Hello :)
I received an e-mail on Monday from Noellie saying, "You should soon receive a job offer for Christmas".
Anyone know how long "soon" usually is?
Hi
I've been offered a Halloween 2011 contract for Vendeuse Boutique, I was just wondering if anyone else got an offer of this and has anyone been offered both Halloween and Christmas.
If anyone's heading for Halloween to work there, PM me.. I'd like to know a few other people heading over to DLP too!
:)
Quote from: "Ashe"After lots and lots of waiting and complications and heartbreak and constantly emailing Noellie I finally got my contract offer for Christmas. It's not summer but I'm still pleased!
I'm doing breakfast in the hotels (which I imagine is reserved for people whose french isn't too fabby). Can anyone give me details on it if they've done it before? I'm curious about the hours because I can imagine there'll be plenty of time for going to Disneyland and a few Paris visits! Also wondering about the uniforms. I imagine they'll be pretty boring but I'm still curious! haha.
Hey, I'm currently working at Disney! I'm not working in the hotels, but I have been transferred to do breakfast at one of the hotels. It was pretty easy, just clearing tables/relaying them etc. It probably varies depending on the standard of the hotel though. I worked 7.30-10.15 but then did the rest of my shift at my restaurant, so I'm not sure about people who just work in the hotel, but I can tell you they will be early shifts! I worked in Sequoia Lodge Hotel, and wore quite a nice outfit (compared to some of the others!) was just a green long skirt, with a checkered short sleeve shirt and a little apron, quite nice really :)
Hope that's helped you a bit, sorry I can't be of more help, I'm not entirely sure about everything regarding the hotels because I normally work in a restaurant.
Hello fellow disney lovers!
New to the forum :) I read through some of the stuff on here last night before the london audition today (SUPER HELPFUL) and to my surprise have been placed on the waiting list! I didn't even think I would pass the 1st stage! Though of course I've read some of the horror stories of those who were not called during the 6 month period so I am just hoping and praying the phone rings soon! Anyone else go today? You may have spotted me struggling :P
Sending out a whole lot of pixie dust, mwah! x
My friend who is currently working at HKDL she got a offer this week as Cinderella, Ariel, Rapunzel and furrys. Not sure if shes taking up the contract as I know she wants to be able to back home to Orlando before starting the contract in October.
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Hi everyone :)
I'm new to the forum and was looking for a bit of help. I'm hoping to be able to work in Disneyland paris next easter (2012) and I'm just a bit confused as to how I'd go about it :? First, if i wanted to work next Easter, when would be the time to audition? How long do seasonal contracts last and is there a set amount of times a year that Disneyland paris recruit?
Any help would be really appreciated thanks :) xxxx
Just got an offer on Ride operator which could be a great variety of thingd - I'm hoping indoors! Very much looking forward to doing all the safety training and learning how all these things work. Actually very excited. I'll be there at Christmas for 2 weeks and 1 day.
Anyone who's worked there know if I only find out the ride when I get there?
rosie1993: disneylandparis-casting.com is the pace to go for all the available jobs and it will depend whether you want to be performing or be doing operational work such as shops/rides. Audition asap and you can already put your name down for next easter and summer. They interview every couple of months so apply at that website and youll get an email inviting you toa recruitment session soon enough.
That's a great help thanks very much! :) If i want to be a character do i still have to apply on the website?
Quote from: "rosie1993"That's a great help thanks very much! :) If i want to be a character do i still have to apply on the website?
i believe so yes, but im sure someone else will be able to confirm for certain.
Quote from: "rosie1993"That's a great help thanks very much! :) If i want to be a character do i still have to apply on the website?
When I auditioned last year I just turned up at the venue because they are usually open auditions. They sometimes do private auditions if you do apply through the website otherwise just look on the disney auditions website and the stage website for future auditions. Hope this has helped :)
Laura:)
Oh I miss this thread!!! Hey guys <3 congrats to everyone whos getting contracts with dis. Proud and jealous as hell of you all!! ;) I'm starting back at the Disney store as soon as I get back next week I can't waaaaait :D so if any of you are hitting Sheffield DS anytime keep your eye out for meeee :D hahaha can't believe there's over 72 pages on this thread! Bravo to those who are new and read them all ;) I'm trying to catch up again. Looking forward to auditioning again later on this year when Im settled back at home. Welcome to new members and hi to old. Nice to meet you all!! :D hope you are well. 8) :mrgreen:
Hey guys!
On my blog tomorrow I have a interview with a Cast Member from Disneyland Paris, if you want to check it out just visit the link above. It should give you some insight on what its like to work there.
I'm sure if you have any questions I can forward them on to my friend for you :)
Hey guys!
Im new to the forum and was just wondering if anyone could give me some advice!
Ok so i got a job offer for a CDI begnning end of September (which im super excited about!) and was wondering how long it usually takes for a paper contract to get sent to my house for my to sign?? (i live in the uk)
its just because im thinking of going travelling before i move over there and dont want to be away when it arrives!
also, my job title is 'serveuse', am i right in thinking this will mainly be hotel/restaurant waitressing work rather than fast-food??
anyone else starting there late september ish??
Thanks for your help!!
xxx
I really want to know when mine will come through too. It's 2 weeks since i accepted the job and the contract still hasn't come through.
Serveuse does sound like waitressing to me as well yeah.
Excited for attractions in December
Hi, i have only one question. Is there in Disneyland Paris someone who speak in czech (czech language), please? Thank you!
Is it okay to be an hour late to the open auditions? Is there lots of waiting around? My bus gets in at 10.50am :/
Hey everyone
I went for auditions in leeds on the 17th July and got right the way through to the end as 'Jasmine'
has anyone been contacted yet from the July Auditions, how long does it normally take for them to contact you?
also, i have daniels email and phone number etc but he hasnt replied to my email i sent him this morning, does anyone have Noellie's email address please?
Thankyou! and good luck to everyone thats waiting like me :(
xxxx
Quote from: "rosie1993"Is it okay to be an hour late to the open auditions? Is there lots of waiting around? My bus gets in at 10.50am :/
Dont be late!! they wont let you into the auditions if your late. :shock: there really hard on time keeping!! you sign in about half 8 - quater to 9 and then you go straight in.. and start the audition process. :D
Good Luck. :)
Sophiebelle :D/
Hello!
Got a job offer this morning for "Employé de Restauration" at Christmas! Can't wait! :D
I'm presuming this job entails working in the fast food restaurants, can anyone clarify this?
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Another congratulatons to Disney93 on your job offer :D:D:D ive actually come here to discuss something like that so maybe someone can help me!!
Has anyone else recieved one of these emails, or had one before.. i just have a few questions like is the phone interview in french? im not too bad but most probably would make a fool of myself and would rather make a good impression in english first, then brush up on the francais later.. :p :D Also it says about the meetings, so do we assume this phone call is not a 'job interview' as such, just like inviting me to an event if i "get through" ?? Any help would be appreciated!! :D thanks guys. hope everyone's having a magical day :) x
Thank you! :D
Yes I received that e-mail last September. From what I can remember the phone interview started in english for a few minutes (name etc. what languages do you speak? have you worked in france before?) and then I was asked did I speak french. After saying yes we then went through the last few questions again, this time answering in french. Yes at the end it was then organising which event I would like to attend for the next interview. I did sort of choose one then, but don't worry if you want to change your mind, you're sent an email soon after to officially sign up for the events. Good luck! :D x
oooh thank you very much, very helpful! did you end up following it all through then and going over to work there??? its been over a year since I studied french, so meeting with my old classmate soon to run through some basics and refresh my memory, although im scared that on the phone my mind will blank anyway! :L xx
Hi guys, wow just got off the phone, i'm actually still shaking that was so scary :L Well its not scary im just not confident on the phone anyway and i was worried about the whole french thing but all turned out brilliaaaannt! So this lady answered in French so I said "bonjour" then started speaking English and it turned out she was from Scotland anyway :L She just confirmed my name, then asked what part of the company i would like to work in (boutiques, food etc) then what kind of seasonal contract i was looking for etc. Then we just had a chat about me working at the Disney Store and Boots in Manchester! Was not at all like an interview, just like a personal invitation to the recruitment sessions (Manchester, London, Edinborough) and then she sent me an email to confirm. She did ask if i could speak, in her words "a bit of french" so it didnt sound like i needed to be too fluent anyway but I just explained id studied it for 7 years but not spoken it for a year, and she just accepted that and didnt ask any French of me :lol: luckily! my heart was pounding hahaha! So, the next step is for me to visit the recruitment session in Manchester in November, don't know alot about it but hopefully the emails will explain more. Please let me know if anyone else is going to the Manchester one, would be great to know of someone else!!! :D:D
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Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Hi guys, wow just got off the phone, i'm actually still shaking that was so scary :L Well its not scary im just not confident on the phone anyway and i was worried about the whole french thing but all turned out brilliaaaannt! So this lady answered in French so I said "bonjour" then started speaking English and it turned out she was from Scotland anyway :L She just confirmed my name, then asked what part of the company i would like to work in (boutiques, food etc) then what kind of seasonal contract i was looking for etc. Then we just had a chat about me working at the Disney Store and Boots in Manchester! Was not at all like an interview, just like a personal invitation to the recruitment sessions (Manchester, London, Edinborough) and then she sent me an email to confirm. She did ask if i could speak, in her words "a bit of french" so it didnt sound like i needed to be too fluent anyway but I just explained id studied it for 7 years but not spoken it for a year, and she just accepted that and didnt ask any French of me :lol: luckily! my heart was pounding hahaha! So, the next step is for me to visit the recruitment session in Manchester in November, don't know alot about it but hopefully the emails will explain more. Please let me know if anyone else is going to the Manchester one, would be great to know of someone else!!! :D:D
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Nice. I did this without a phone interview and went straight to the interview, kinda happy don't think I could deal with it if I were rejected at the phone stage.
Hahahah I doubt they reject that many people on the phone :L what was the recruitment session like?? Xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Hi guys, wow just got off the phone, i'm actually still shaking that was so scary :L Well its not scary im just not confident on the phone anyway and i was worried about the whole french thing but all turned out brilliaaaannt! So this lady answered in French so I said "bonjour" then started speaking English and it turned out she was from Scotland anyway :L She just confirmed my name, then asked what part of the company i would like to work in (boutiques, food etc) then what kind of seasonal contract i was looking for etc. Then we just had a chat about me working at the Disney Store and Boots in Manchester! Was not at all like an interview, just like a personal invitation to the recruitment sessions (Manchester, London, Edinborough) and then she sent me an email to confirm. She did ask if i could speak, in her words "a bit of french" so it didnt sound like i needed to be too fluent anyway but I just explained id studied it for 7 years but not spoken it for a year, and she just accepted that and didnt ask any French of me :lol: luckily! my heart was pounding hahaha! So, the next step is for me to visit the recruitment session in Manchester in November, don't know alot about it but hopefully the emails will explain more. Please let me know if anyone else is going to the Manchester one, would be great to know of someone else!!! :D:D
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Well Done! :D
Yes the e-mails explain everything that you need to bring along with you :). Out of interest, when are you hoping to get a contract for?
In answer to your earlier question, I applied last year but I was only 17, so this Christmas is this first time I'm old enough to work there (just, the contract starts on my 18th birthday :p).
Good Luck with the Manchester interview! :D xx
Haha happy birthday for then!! :D hoping to probably get a contract starting feb or march, have only just started back at the disney store so dont think it's too fair on them to leave so soon!! She said the contract would end around September. :) xx
The session was basically just a nice conversation and a bit in french too and a presentation before that. Lots of fun and nice people.
Great to know thanks :D looking forward to it. Anybody else going to any of the recruitment sessions?? Xx
By the way , guys wanting to join the character an parade department.. There are auditions in Leeds on 11th September, and in London on 13th and 14th ;D check the stage website for all details, will most likely be on disneylandparis-casting also :) best of luck.
Natalie xx
I am in the process of applying for a Disneyland Paris position to be able to start after I have graduated from University. I would love to work for Disneyland as it is a chance to work in a foreign country and it is something completely different to what I have worked with before. My only concerns are: amount of French needed and accommodation. I am not a very good French speaker but I am currently re-learning. I have been told that the face-to-face interview is half in French and half in English. :? Also I was told that there has been a problem with placing everybody in accommodation. I was all for applying and learning more French to be able to go to the interview and (dreaming) getting a job there. :/ help anyone?
Hey everyone :)
I applied for a position at Disneyland Paris several weeks ago as I absolutely love the company and think it would be an amazing experience :D I wasn't sure however if anything would come about it, but I recieved an email this week informing me that they were interested in my application and that I need to call them during the next few days. It sounds very exciting! However I was wondering if anyone could let me know what to expect from the phonecall? I just wanted to know if it was a formal phonecall and what sort of questions I should expect and if I'm successful what are the next stages of the process? My big worry is that I'm not very good at french, I do know the basics but I was wondering if Disneyland offers any roles where I wouldn't need to be fluent? It sounds like an amazing experience and I would hope to go for a summer 2012 contract if I am successful, thank you for all the posts they have already been very helpful :) x
Hi Owen (and everyone!)
I'm newww, and in the same position as Owen. I've just had the telephone interview.... mine was all in French, and the very nice lady basically asked what type of contract I'd like, along with a few normal questions, and where I'm nearest to (Manchester, Leeds, London or Dublin I think...), for a face to face interview. It only took about 5 minutes (: Awaiting face to face interview nowww. Hope that helps!
Hi everyone!!
I'm new to the forum too; I will go to the recruitment session in Madrid in January! I had the telephone interview too and was all in French, except for two questions that were in English because I did not understand what he said.
Basically he asked how many languages I speak, what dates I am available and where I would like to do the face to face interview.
I want to work there from February until end of August. Someone else wants to work that dates??
I would like to work in boutique.
Rebecca when do yo have the face to face interview!!
Good luck Owen!
I hope we can meet at Disneylan Paris!! :)
Hi nala!
How did you find the French? Are you Spanish? I was so worried that I wouldn't understand anything, but thankfully it was okay! Have you had 2 confirmation emails yet? I have an interview in october, I'm so excited/nervous!
I want to leave as soon as possible basically, but whenever would be amazing (: I'd love to know people before I leave!
Yes owen, let us know how it goes , and if you're going to the London auditions! Xx
Hi Rebecca!!
I am italian, but I live in Spain! I was worried too because I'm not very good in French!
I recieved the first email and I'm still waiting the second and I know other people who are waiting too for the second email and have the interview on September and November.
I would like to be there for Halloween and Christmas but the contracts are only for two weeks and I would like to stay there a little bit longer, so I will ask to start on February!
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Was not at all like an interview, just like a personal invitation to the recruitment sessions (Manchester, London, Edinborough) and then she sent me an email to confirm.
Omg they recruit in Edinburgh? Dammit, why didn't they do this when I was getting my interview! I could've save £60 on trains! haha.
I hope your recruitment session goes well :D Good luck!
Hey guys :)
I'm going to the london audition tomorrow, just wondering if anyone knew what the best time to turn up would be? It says 10 but should I be there earlier?
Also, any tips for the interview and what to expect??
Thanks :) xxx
I went to one earlier in the year. People were turning up from around 9am. I'd advise getting there by 9:30, that way you have time to fill in the application form, get yourself a number (those who turned up closer to 10 found that numbers had run out and they had to remember a number instead)
My biggest tip is to be yourself, make sure you act all of your animations really big and also make sure you mingle with people before the audition...remember they are after people who are great with people :)
Good luck
Johnny
Ah cool thank you! :)
Hey everyone i'm brand new here, this is my first post haha...
I applied for a DLP job at the end of August and got an email like Owen's back, saying i have to call them for a phone interview in October. I was just wondering whether it would be all in French/English or a bit of both?
Thanks :) xo
Hi sineadlemonade!
The interview is in French, but if you don't understand something they speak in english too!
Good luck! :)
Hi sineadlemonade! Let us know how your interview goes, and what day you'll be going to interview (: also goes for Owen!
Nala, they'll love you! You can speak 4 languages? :O I'm so so jealous... Yeah I thought about the short contracts, but I really wanted to be there for christmas, it'd be amazingggg xx
So did anyone audition today? Or on Sunday in Leeds? How did you get on?
hellooo i dont really know how to use this! but i was wondering if anyone was going to the auditions at pinapple studios today or tomorrow? I missed the leeds one cause i got lost opps lol so im debating to go down to london im just scared of what to expect!!!!! heelp lol xxx
Quote from: "Nala7"Hi sineadlemonade!
The interview is in French, but if you don't understand something they speak in english too!
Good luck! :)
yay thank you :D xo
Thank you Rebecca!
Good luck to everyone who's going to do the interviews, let us know how it goes! :)
Mishel, what do you mean by your post??
Hey everyone, I'm Beth and I'm new to the forums too but have been looking for a few weeks just to get advice from others.
I've had the telephone interview and now have the face to face interview in london on the 12th October (anyone else have one then?) But anyway, I was just wondering if anyone has any advice. What to expect? Is it all in french? What kind of questions/things do they talk about? My french is kinda ok, I've just finished my A level french, but i still worry about it because I'm not confident. I've been practising and watching french tv and stuff, but I freak out when I can't understand it because I think I'm going to freak out in my interview lol :P
Still, i'm pretty excited too, it should be an awesome experience :D
Hi Beth! My interview is on the 11th, I'm so excited! How long are you in London for? I've jsut done A level french too, totally worried I've lost it all already....
If anybody could offer any advice on these interviews it'd be great!
Oooh good luck! You'll have to post here afterwards to tell me how it goes. I only live about an hour from London so I'm going to get a train up there for the day. How did your A level french go? And yeah same, I keep trying to revise my french, but I'm too lazy and get too distracted.
Got the phone interview tomorrow, I think, am pretty nervous though, So hoping it all goes well to be honest... :)
any advice?
Quick question to people who have recieved contracts in the post before! Does it tell you somewhere in that massive pack where exactly you'll be working? I've skimmed it all and can't see it anywhere. It did say I was getting trained at Disney University at Cheyenne but I wasn't sure if that just meant that's where the university is. The company I currently work for advertises to customers that we go through "barista academy" training but "barista academy" is literally a folder with some questions in it which makes me wonder if Disney University is the same deal and Cheyenne is actually the hotel I'll be at!
Haha. I used to think there was a building for the university but I'm starting to doubt that.
Quote from: "tobz12345tobz"Got the phone interview tomorrow, I think, am pretty nervous though, So hoping it all goes well to be honest... :)
any advice?
Hi tobz12345tobz!
They ask you to spell the first three leters of your email, when you're availabe, why you want to work at Disney, how many languages do you speak and where do you want to do the face-to-face interview! If you don't understand something they speak in english!
Good Luck!
Quote from: "rebecca"Hi Beth! My interview is on the 11th, I'm so excited! How long are you in London for? I've jsut done A level french too, totally worried I've lost it all already....
If anybody could offer any advice on these interviews it'd be great!
Hi rebecca!
I know a girl who has done the face-to-face interview and she says it's easy:
The interview is done in pairs, they ask you first in french what do you study, when you're available, why you want yo work at Disney, if you smoke and if you will stay on the Disney residences!
Then you have to wait one or two weeks to have an answer!
Good luck!!!! Tell me how it goes!!!! :)
Hi there!
I applied months ago to work in Disneyland Paris and received an email about two weeks ago inviting me to the recruitment day in London. I've decided to travel over on the 11th (from Ireland) and just wondering would it be advisable to get there as early as possible? If I fly over that morning I should arrive around 9.45am and the invitation says it begins at 10am. I'm not factoring in any time for delays either. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. :)
Christine
Quote from: "nabacliom"Hi there!
I applied months ago to work in Disneyland Paris and received an email about two weeks ago inviting me to the recruitment day in London. I've decided to travel over on the 11th (from Ireland) and just wondering would it be advisable to get there as early as possible? If I fly over that morning I should arrive around 9.45am and the invitation says it begins at 10am. I'm not factoring in any time for delays either. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. :)
Christine
Hi Christine!
yeah I would get there as early as you can. Apparently they start the morning off at 10 with a presentation about the company, and then I'm not sure what happens after that. Are you staying overnight? Because if in doubt it may be a better idea to book in for the recruitment day on the 12th or something.
Christine I agree, if you're late they won't let you in!
Did the phone interview, but don't know when im going to apply to do the face to face interview. :S any suggestions?
Quote from: "rebecca"Christine I agree, if you're late they won't let you in!
Actually a few people came in late to our presentation and they were ok with it. Maybe let them know in advance though! I arrived at the station at 9.45 thinking that was plenty of time but it took me ages to find the building (so obvious once I found it! haha) and I got there just after 10. They were just going upstairs when I got there. There was a lot of mulling around for a bit though. We didn't start the presentation till about 10.30.
Quote from: "tobz12345tobz"Did the phone interview, but don't know when im going to apply to do the face to face interview. :S any suggestions?
How did it go? (: Did you get an email after the interview? It'll give you options in a second email, did you choose to have it in London?
I got the first email, just not the second yet, and i picked the October London dates, soooo.... I don't know really... Im pretty nervous, at the moment and its days away... :S
Quote from: "tobz12345tobz"I got the first email, just not the second yet, and i picked the October London dates, soooo.... I don't know really... Im pretty nervous, at the moment and its days away... :S
In the second email, you'll get the dates, 11th to the 14th I think? When do you want to start? (:
my message said "if you want to share this experience with a friend bring them with you and get them to bring a resume". Has anyone done this before, because I have someone who is interested, but I don't know how they go about these things. Will they need to apply first? Do they just turn up with me? Do they also get an interview?
Hi all,
has anyone else had difficulty getting a contract out of Disney? I got an offer way back at the end of July, but still no contract. Getting a trifle worried because the contract is for Halloween - ie 23 days away!
Hi there! Thanks so much for your help!! I will probably fly over the night before just to be on the safe side!!
Thanks again :)
Christine
Christine does that mean you're going to the interview on the 11th? :D
I'm going in november, best of luck to everyone going to the London dates verrry soon!! Let us know how it went :D I hope to work with some of us in the future ;) haha! :Dxxxx
Hey, got my interview on the 10th, am wondering what to wear... Any tips? [-o<
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are you going fully formal or smart casual? i'm having a wardrobe dilemma!
Quote from: "tobz12345tobz"Hey, got my interview on the 10th, am wondering what to wear... Any tips? [-o<
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I wore a navy blue dress with yellow tights to mine (I wanted to be memorable! haha). People were mainly wearing dresses and skirts and guys were wearing nicet trousers and tops/shirts. I don't think it matters too much if you're slightly casual, I did see some jeans. Mind you, I don't know if the jean-wearers got job offers! haha.
Ashe, heels or flats? (PANIC aha!)
rebecca, if this helps, I was going to go for a kind of smart casual - skirt and appropriate top with flats (though thats mainly because i gotta get a train and will not manage in heels! haha)
How many people would you say were there at your interview????? Xx
Quote from: "rebecca"Ashe, heels or flats? (PANIC aha!)
Don't panic! haha. Flats are fine. I'm sure heels would look fabby but I didn't see anyone wearing them :)
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"How many people would you say were there at your interview????? Xx
About 40-50 I think? It was a while ago D:
Thanks Ashe and Beth, Beth you have to let me know how you get on!
Quote from: "rebecca"Christine does that mean you're going to the interview on the 11th? :D
Yes! I'm bringing a friend too! :) Cannot wait!
Quote from: "nabacliom"Quote from: "rebecca"Christine does that mean you're going to the interview on the 11th? :D
Yes! I'm bringing a friend too! :) Cannot wait!
I'm bringing a friend to mine too. Do you know what happens with that?...like, do they get an interview too?
And yeah, you guys have to let me know how yours go! Good luck! :D
Quote from: "rockingrappunzel"Quote from: "nabacliom"Quote from: "rebecca"Christine does that mean you're going to the interview on the 11th? :D
Yes! I'm bringing a friend too! :) Cannot wait!
I'm bringing a friend to mine too. Do you know what happens with that?...like, do they get an interview too?
And yeah, you guys have to let me know how yours go! Good luck! :D
Oh brilliant. I have no idea what happens with them, it said on the invite that they should bring along their resume so I would presume they get a chance to be interviewed too?
Best of luck to everybody doing their interviews!!
I have my phone interview later this week! I'm so, so nervous - I never do well on the phone anyway, but it will be even worse if I'm going to have to speak French... fingers crossed, anyway!
Hey everyone :)
Im going to apply to a service job in Disneyland paris, they have lots of positions available and I would be happy with a job doing anything there so do you think I could just write that on my cover letter?? Or do you think I would be more likely to get a job if I named a couple of specific jobs? :/
Thanks! x
Good luck Cendrillon :D
Have people recieved the form that we have to bring along? Just wondering about the smoking/non smoking situ, cause I do smoke, but I want to go in a non smoking house, so that when I decide to quit I'm not tempted all the time... is this okay or will it annoy the non smokers? :S
Quote from: "rebecca"Good luck Cendrillon :D
Have people recieved the form that we have to bring along? Just wondering about the smoking/non smoking situ, cause I do smoke, but I want to go in a non smoking house, so that when I decide to quit I'm not tempted all the time... is this okay or will it annoy the non smokers? :S
Hey Rebecca,
That section is under "reserved for Disneyland Paris" so I don't know whether to fill it in or not?
Does the interviewer fill it in as you are being interviewed? I am a social smoker but I wouldn't see the problem in living with someone that is giving up? Although I can't speak for everyone! :)
Quote from: "nabacliom"Quote from: "rebecca"Good luck Cendrillon :D
Have people recieved the form that we have to bring along? Just wondering about the smoking/non smoking situ, cause I do smoke, but I want to go in a non smoking house, so that when I decide to quit I'm not tempted all the time... is this okay or will it annoy the non smokers? :S
Hey Rebecca,
That section is under "reserved for Disneyland Paris" so I don't know whether to fill it in or not?
Does the interviewer fill it in as you are being interviewed? I am a social smoker but I wouldn't see the problem in living with someone that is giving up? Although I can't speak for everyone! :)
Oh yeah, maybe...I might print 2 copies, one with it filled in, one without :D
I'm the same, but I can imagine if the person you share with is very anti-smoking there may be a problem? I don't want to end up with people who smoke 20 a day kind of thing, incase I end up doing the same!
Hey :) Just finished my phone interview and was asked to go to the london interview!!!! The only thing is, i live in Ireland, does anyone know if theres an interview in dublin aswell..should i ring them back and ask?
Quote from: "FOH"Hey :) Just finished my phone interview and was asked to go to the london interview!!!! The only thing is, i live in Ireland, does anyone know if theres an interview in dublin aswell..should i ring them back and ask?
Congrats! They probably offered the soonest ones, when is it? It's worth a try tho, it'd be way easier for you
Hey FOH, there are no interviews in Ireland I'm afraid, one of my friends is also from Ireland and he asked but the nearest ones are London!! Congrats on being offered an interview tho :D I'm excited for mine but also very nervous!!!!! :L xx
Quote from: "tobz12345tobz"Hey, got my interview on the 10th, am wondering what to wear... Any tips? [-o<
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I've got my interview then too :D so excited but FREAKING OUT about what to wear :shock:
I'm thinking smart dress or skirt, tights and a smart jacket :D best of luck, see you there, i'll be the one with the crazy coloured shoes :D xx
Quote from: "FOH"Hey :) Just finished my phone interview and was asked to go to the london interview!!!! The only thing is, i live in Ireland, does anyone know if theres an interview in dublin aswell..should i ring them back and ask?
Hey there,!
I'm also from Ireland, the nearest interviews are in the UK (there's a list of places on the Disney website : http://disneylandparis-casting.com/en/n ... t-campaign (http://disneylandparis-casting.com/en/news/disneyland-r-paris-launches-its-twentieth-anniversary-recruitment-campaign%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;))
I'm travelling over next week and have found that the Eurolines bus is the cheapest and easiest way to get there unless you live super close to an airport and know your way around where ever your going!!
Best of luck with everything!!
Quote from: "nabacliom"Quote from: "FOH"Hey :) Just finished my phone interview and was asked to go to the london interview!!!! The only thing is, i live in Ireland, does anyone know if theres an interview in dublin aswell..should i ring them back and ask?
Hey there,!
I'm also from Ireland, the nearest interviews are in the UK (there's a list of places on the Disney website : http://disneylandparis-casting.com/en/n ... t-campaign (http://disneylandparis-casting.com/en/news/disneyland-r-paris-launches-its-twentieth-anniversary-recruitment-campaign%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;))
I'm travelling over next week and have found that the Eurolines bus is the cheapest and easiest way to get there unless you live super close to an airport and know your way around where ever your going!!
Best of luck with everything!!
Thanks :) just rang them there and they said that there will be interviews in dublin in febuary, they don't know the dates yet just. You should ring and change unless you've already bought your tickets! Good luck next week if your going to the london ones :)
I just had my 'phone interview' and they didn't ask me anything at all. I just said hello, told them my name and that I was calling to follow up my application, they asked for my email address, asked which date I want to attend for interviews... and that was that! Um, is this normal? I'd prepared my whole spiel about why I want to work at Disney and now I'm really unsure as to what actually just happened!
Quote from: "Cendrillon"I just had my 'phone interview' and they didn't ask me anything at all. I just said hello, told them my name and that I was calling to follow up my application, they asked for my email address, asked which date I want to attend for interviews... and that was that! Um, is this normal? I'd prepared my whole spiel about why I want to work at Disney and now I'm really unsure as to what actually just happened!
CENDRILLON,
THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME OMG, I'M SO GLAD I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE!
I'm practising my 'why i want to work at disney' for the face to face, i'm sure they'll ask it then :)
which date are you going to and where? It'll be nice to know at least one person ^.^
Thank goodness! I'm glad someone else had the same experience. Did they send you a confirmation email straight away though? When I confirmed which date I wanted to attend, the man said it was fine and that he's send an email through later, but I still haven't received one? I don't know whether or not this is normal, or if I should follow up on it or not...?
Anyway, if the email eventually comes through, I chose one of the November dates. How about you?
Anyone else got interview tommorrow? In london?
Would be kinda cool to know someone.
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Quote from: "tobz12345tobz"Anyone else got interview tommorrow? In london?
Would be kinda cool to know someone.
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I'VE GOT MY INTERVIEW TOMORROW :D :D i'll be the one wearing pink doc marten boots!
And yeah, I got my email right away, but my interview's tomorrow so perhaps that's why :) good luck! Xxxx
I'll be in the black skinny jeans, black shirt and bright blue tie. :)
Nervous?
Quote from: "tobz12345tobz"I'll be in the black skinny jeans, black shirt and bright blue tie. :)
Nervous?
Ah okay :) and yeah I am :/ you?
Does anyone who has an interview on the 11th want to meet before? Coffee or something, so we know each other?!
Quote from: "sineadlemonade"Quote from: "tobz12345tobz"I'll be in the black skinny jeans, black shirt and bright blue tie. :)
Nervous?
Ah okay :) and yeah I am :/ you?
Im pretty nervous tbh... :S
I returned from working in Disneyland a few weeks ago as I was there for the summer, I worked in the Character and Parade department, plus I lived with a girl who worked in ticketing, so if anyone wants any info about those areas...or just working at disney in general, then just ask :) ... xxx
Quote from: "sineadlemonade"Quote from: "tobz12345tobz"Anyone else got interview tommorrow? In london?
Would be kinda cool to know someone.
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I'VE GOT MY INTERVIEW TOMORROW :D :D i'll be the one wearing pink doc marten boots!
And yeah, I got my email right away, but my interview's tomorrow so perhaps that's why :) good luck! Xxxx
sineadlemonade I think I saw you this morning! I was checking out the place for tmr (: how did it go people?
Quote from: "rebecca"Quote from: "sineadlemonade"Quote from: "tobz12345tobz"Anyone else got interview tommorrow? In london?
Would be kinda cool to know someone.
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I'VE GOT MY INTERVIEW TOMORROW :D :D i'll be the one wearing pink doc marten boots!
And yeah, I got my email right away, but my interview's tomorrow so perhaps that's why :) good luck! Xxxx
sineadlemonade I think I saw you this morning! I was checking out the place for tmr (: how did it go people?
ahhh my god we DID see each other :') this forum really is magic ;)
uhhh i'm not entirely sure at the moment, they said we'll have to wait a week or two and they'll let us know by email :)
good luck for tomorrow people! xxxxxxxxxxxx
How did it go, was it difficult? What kind of questions did they ask? It seems like a long day - was there a lot of waiting around? Sorry for all the questions :P
Good luck to those who have theirs in the rest of this week! :)
Hey guyysss!! COngrats to everyone who auditioned today :D:D:D And good luck for in a few weeks!! Would love to know what happened if anyone loves us enough to spill the gossip ;)
Im going to the November interview on the 9th.. anyone else????
And Cendrillon.. I had my phone interview about 3 weeks ago.. and I only received the confirmation letter about a week ago, so don't worry, it will come in time!!!!
Just back from DLP on monday, spoke French with loads of the CMs then like i promised myself i would, and im so proud! was so nervous at first but needed to force myself back into the swing of it, and feel abit more confident now. even though im no where near fluent, hopefully ill have enough to pull off a decent interview.. :/ Fingers crossed.
Good luck everyone who has interviews this week :)
<3 xxxx
Your interview will be fine! Your french is probably a lot better than mine by the sounds of it.
I had my interview today, and I went with a friend so we both had ours together. I don't think it went too badly, but now I keep doubting, but we'll see soon I guess. I got asked (in french) "If you were one of your friends, how would you describe your personality?" and I didn't really know what to say, its a difficult enough question in English, nevermind in French! Other than that, and a few other "what is she saying?!" moments, it was okay :)
Hahah!! Oh i had so many of those in Paris!! Id say something to a CM in french, and they reply REALLY fast and complicated.. and I just stared for a few seconds and went "what". LOL.
im sure you did brilliantly, how many people would you say were there, and how long did your interview take?
I keep thinking of answers in french, but then realise that they are probably far too simple because im just using the french i know, so im going to have to work on some fancy adjectives or something. :p Haha! I have a month so fingers crossed ill get better. :):) xx
There were about 40 people at mine, and each interview took roughly 20 minutes. So there was a lot of waiting around, as there were only 2 interviewers. Don't worry, the french I used was pretty simple, I don't think they are especially looking for anything fancy, just that you can hold a conversation. Good luck! :D
thanks for your information.. and thank you for the well wishes!!!!! :) have a great day xxx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"And Cendrillon.. I had my phone interview about 3 weeks ago.. and I only received the confirmation letter about a week ago, so don't worry, it will come in time!!!!
I'm so relieved to hear that! It's been a week now since my interview and still no email, so I was beginning to wonder if this is their way of cutting me, already! I was wondering if it was worth following up, but if you didn't get your email until a couple of weeks later, do you reckon it's best to just give it a bit longer and see?
Yes I'd definitely give it another week :) when is your real interview??? Xx
Ok, that's good to hear - thank you!
Mine would be 8th November in London (: How about yours?
the 9th in manchester !!x
Hey everyone just a tip for you all who are going to interviews....remember you are going to be working in France!!! When i worked there my room mate worked in ticketing and she was studying french at university and was very fluent in french, yet she still struggled and got frustrated at times, because most of the guests at disney were french or spanish....hardly any were english. Therefore I am just saying this to prepare you now because you dont want to get there and find yourselves struggling. Plus all of her training was in French!! Therefore try and make sure your french is of a decent level.
I do not know whether or not this would be the same for everyone...yet i just want to try and help a little.
Good Luck to all those who audition or interview.
Well that made me feel rather terrible thanks!! I think the casting directors will be able to tell if we are strong enough to work there, and put us in a suitable position for our level of fluency. :) thank you anyway but I think it's different do every position and im sure though it might have been hard for your friend at first, she's alot better now for being pushed.
Anyway. Anyone else here going to interviews or have news about how theirs went?? :D x
@ _Natalie_x, you were completely right - my invitation to interview came today! Such a relief.
The whole French aspect of it certainly is intimidating but it's actually one of my main reasons for applying - other than the obvious appeal of working in Disney! I'm at university studying French, so I want to be pushed and have the chance to spend a summer speaking 'real-life' French. That said, I get nervous speaking it, so I'm terrified about the interview itself!
Aah good thing it came!! Put your mind at rest :D they always say the best way to learn the language is to be in the middle of it :D I bet there loads of different roles with like major guest facing so you have to be fluent, then others were you can learn as you go and work your way up :D what are you thinking of wearing to your interview ? I'm abit confused as to how formal to go!! X
Hi all just thought i'd tell you something a CM working at the sports bar once told me! He said that he knew hardly any french when starting work at DLP but because all meetings etc were in french he had to try harder to understand it making him better at the language. I think living there and trying to speak it 24/7 will also help you! I lived in Paraguay for a few weeks last year and because I constantly spoke Spanish my understanding and speaking of it improved so much! And @natalie to say you haven't gone to uni to study french when we were at DLP the other week you were just as good as some of the CM's we met.... even better because they didn't speak french! :L
Hey!
I haven't posted on here in a while. I got a call from Daniel today and I'm heading back to Disney for my second contract! :D I actually cannot wait! I get to be Mickey again!!
Hope everybody is well and gets their phonecalls soon. Best of luck X X
Laura:)
Is anyone heading out to start on the 22nd? Coming all the way fae Scotland, dead nervous!
YAY! I just got the email saying my interview was successful, they will be in contact nearer my availability to offer me a contract. So happy! :D Good luck to you all :)
That's wonderful well done!! X
I got an email saying I was successful today too! They're looking for a contract for me atm, any idea how long this will take?? Ahh so exciting! Xx
Hey, Does anyone know the number for the phone interview/to arrange an interview date?
Any help is much appreciated :)
Quote from: "Jonodrew"Is anyone heading out to start on the 22nd? Coming all the way fae Scotland, dead nervous!
Me too.. flying out in the morning from Ireland, working as a Vendeuse Boutique and starting to worry.. I've been worrying about my level of French, but they'd hardly have hired me if they didn't think my level was high enough right?
They definitely wouldn't hire you if they didn't think you were capable !!! Congratulations everyone :) you're French will improve massively.. :D @jellybeans how long have you studyied french for ? I'm worried about my french level for the interview :/ xxx
Natalie, my french fell apart in the interview, literally couldn't string a sentence together I was so nervous! But I was successful :D you'll be wonderful !
Thanks Rebecca that makes me feel so much better!! :DDD congratulations and let us know when you hear more from them about your contract :D xx
Well done everyone!
Hi Everyone!
I'm new, I'm Tiffany and I'm from The Netherlands!
I'm going to audition in London at the 22th november, more people?
Congratulations to everyone who had successful interviews! Has anyone recieved the email saying where and when they'll be posted yet(the one you have to reply to in 48 hours)?
Hi Tiffany, I might go to this Audition, I am undecided yet. -_-
as for the interviews.. still looking for people attending the manchester ones!!
Quote from: "sineadlemonade"Congratulations to everyone who had successful interviews! Has anyone recieved the email saying where and when they'll be posted yet(the one you have to reply to in 48 hours)?
Were you successful then ? :D No I haven't received mine yet ): i'm so anxious haha, I just want to goooo already!
Quote from: "rebecca"Quote from: "sineadlemonade"Congratulations to everyone who had successful interviews! Has anyone recieved the email saying where and when they'll be posted yet(the one you have to reply to in 48 hours)?
Were you successful then ? :D No I haven't received mine yet ): i'm so anxious haha, I just want to goooo already!
yes i was indeed :D SAME, i thought i'd be more relieved but i'm ridiculously anxious now, constantly refreshing my emails :(
@Natalie, that would be amazing!
@Everyone: More news about the interviews? :D
GAHHHH, I'm not enjoying all this waiting, I'm so nervy! Any news yet anybody? xx
What contract did you ask for?? X
Permanent, saying I can start in November. What contract do you want?
Hey everyone, I got the email saying after my phone interview about dates in London and what I'll need etc but they said that they would soon be sending another in which I'd have to register to a specific date. A week has gone by and I never got this second email? Is that normal ooor? Can you request to change the location to Dublin if they're doing interviews there?
And also, what sort of questions did they ask in the interview?
:D
Hey all!
I'm considering going for the auditions in London...but I have a few questions for UK people who've worked over there...
1. Do you send in a form to get to audition or is it just first come first served?
2. How much do you earn? (if you don't mind telling me!)
3. How often were you able to visit home?
4. How much dancing/acting experience do you have?
5. What is the minimum contract time? What's the usual contract time?
Thanks!
Astya xx
When they ask that you bring along your application form, does this mean a print out of what was filled in on their recruitment/casting page? I can't remember filling any other kind of form in!
Quote from: "Cendrillon"When they ask that you bring along your application form, does this mean a print out of what was filled in on their recruitment/casting page? I can't remember filling any other kind of form in!
There should be an application form attached to one of the emails, or you might not have been sent it yet. It has a picture of buzz lightyear on the bottom. But don't worry if you can't find it, they bring loads to the interview incase you don't have it and you can fill it in there.
Do you have to send anything in before you go to the auditions though, or can you just turn up?
Astya
Quote from: "rockingrappunzel"There should be an application form attached to one of the emails, or you might not have been sent it yet. It has a picture of buzz lightyear on the bottom. But don't worry if you can't find it, they bring loads to the interview incase you don't have it and you can fill it in there.
Oh! I've just been through every email they've sent me and I definitely haven't been sent that form! Are the questions basic enough that I'll be able to fill it in on the spot, or are there lengthy 'explain in so many characters why you want to work for Disney' questions?
I'm so nervous!
no it's easy questions like contact details, working availability dates, it did also ask for a couple of references but they usually go on a cv too. Hmm...wondering if there's any way I can send it to you on here? Or you could pm me an email address or something and I can send it to you? Otherwise, I wouldn't worry too much as you can still fill it in when you get there :P
Cendrillon - What have you sent them so far? Do you need to get invited to the auditions? I'm confused...
@rockingrappunzel: Haha, they must be stalking this thread or something because about 10 minutes after posting that, they sent it through to me! Thanks for your help, anyway!
@Astya: I'm not auditioning for a character role, I'm interviewing for one of the roles in the park, so I'm afraid I can't tell you too much about auditions S: But as far as my application went, I just applied through their recruiting/casting page and received an email back the next day inviting me to hold a phone interview.
Hey Guys, i just received my application form, scaaarryy! Makes it all feel real. need to book my train to manch. Do I fill the form in french or english? Like the section where it says experience?? :/
@rebecca, god your gonna be starting so soon then!!! I am working at the disney store at the mo so id ask for a contract starting in the new year i think so I can finish christmas at the store. I dont think theyd appreciate if i left at the busyiest time of the year :p
@Astya Sorry for confusing you :p We're all kinda talking about interviews in the next few months for customer service jobs like in Hotels, restaurants etc. For the dance auditions in nov, you dont have to be invited you can just turn up :) but so does like 400 other people so i think everyone gets to audition but its busy! :p if you scroll back like 10 pages on this thread, we have had maaaaaaaany discussions about the auditions, and hopefully you'll be able to find some useful information on them. xx
@Natalie - Thank you! :) I'll look back.
Oh Natalie, you went to the character auditions? I'm def going to go in a couple of weeks but I'm really nervous. What was the dance routine you had to do? I have some dance experience but only as a hobby...what did people wear? Eek! I'm worried they won't think I look anything like the characters... :( lol.
Hello! I'm new to this thread, struggling on how to use it! I am going to the auditions in Manchester on the 9th.. Is anyone else?
For the recruitment sessions I mean!
I'm going to the London one on the 8th, but I'm pretty sure Natalie said she was going on the 9th! It's SO soon, can't believe how quickly it's crept on me!
What type of contracts are you both going for?
Wow, all of you people (if you still read the forum!)
I've just read ALL of this thread...you lot are ace :thumbs: . Thanks to the people who've posted from the park, and given such detailed audition info, it seems so amazing and I feel much less nervous now. I will definitely be practising the animation bit at home to that music, and I'm so looking forward to it now, but also prepared to have many attempts to get there. I feel reassured by how many people have got through though - proves it can happen!
If anyone is going to London on the 22nd November, PM me, it would be good to have someone to practise that dance routine with on the day :)
(I'm a Disney obsessive - I've even been googling pics of face characters to see if I look anything like them :oops: lol!)
xx
Quote from: "Astya"I've just read ALL of this thread
Wow!
good luck! :D x
Hehe thanks. It was really interesting actually...that's probably very sad!
hahaha Astya you are well dedicated!! ;) I am planning on going to 22nd auditions, ive got it off work.. so if all goes to plan i would love to meet you there!!! Although, am not expecting to get past the first round :l just really going because i havnt for ages and it would be nice to go to london. Im at peace with rejection now ;) LOL.
Im glad you enjoyed the entire thread... ;D I used to be here everyday. Still talk to a few who i met here a year ago!! like that we've got this thread going again. :)
@Cendrillion .. you are right i am going on the 9th ;) Id like to start in the new year for as long as they might want me <3
:D and yourself?? xxx
I'm not expecting to make it either really, I'm quite tall, def around the 5ft 7 mark but I'm not sure exactly how tall, and I have no experience, I just love disney and figure the worst that can happen is I get cut, lol. I don't know if with make-up I would have the right look either, but I hope so! It would def be good to have someone to practise with...how tricky was the dance routine?
I just want to make sure I'm prepared! xx
Not tricky at all the first time I went !! Have never done it again past that time. Wanna add me on facebook so we can chat better? Search Natalie Taylor and then on the pic I'm alone, in pink joggers with a prince statue xx
Just sent you a request :)
@Natalie - yeah I hope so, but they haven't given me any more info about a contract! i emailed Noellie yesterday, and she said permanent contracts will be sent out in the next few weeks... sigh! ooooh your interview is coming up! :D are you going for a permanent contract in the new year? :D xx
Yeah I guess so!! I don't mind whatever, do you think it's ok if I tick the permanent and non permanent box on the application form so they know I'm open to whatever or do you think I should just pick one? An did you do your form in French the references bit? Sorry questions questions.. ;) x
Nooo I did it in english (: Um I would choose, but they will talk to you about it so you can say then. Which will you say??? x
Permanent probably, i don't have any future plans so I guess i could stay as long as they need! You can just leave whenever can you?
For that bit on the form did you just write the names and contact of your references or anything more ?? X
You have to give notice obvs, but yeah... not that I'd ever want to leave! Yeah with contact numbers. What areas do you want to work in?? x
Like.. Restaurants, boutiques, rides, general park stuff, anything!!!!! I just wanna be there :'( i can be so Disney in my store but people don't always feel it.. I just wanna be living where everyone is just in the middle of the magic <3 haha I'm such a cool person!! ;) <3 x
Haha yeah! I went on their website, where they called the staff living bit 'Castmemberland'! So cool! (; I'm so excited to go, hope they hurry up with the contract xx
I'm so jealous all your interviewing stage is over!!! Am really scared :( booked the train, seems so real now !! Any really important French words you wanna give me or tips?? :D hahahaha xx
Just don't be nervous! They're really nice, happy to repeat things and stufff... oh and learn your disney facts for the quiz! (; you should be able to describe your current work, and what you want to do... just things like that. it's quite simple! Good luck, you'll be amazing! xxx
4 days to go, I'm beginning to stress so much. I really hope my French is up to the right standards!
@Natalie: I'm going for a summer 2012 contract, seems like the perfect summer job for me between uni!
Good luck Cendrillon!
Quote from: rebeccaoh and learn your disney facts for the quiz! (;
...quiz?! what kind of questions do they ask?!
Quote from: "morjen"Quote from: "rebecca"oh and learn your disney facts for the quiz! (;
...quiz?! what kind of questions do they ask?!
Things like how many people do they employ (the park), what are the different areas of disney (film, tv etc) errrrrm can anybody think of anything else?!
@Cendrillon i went for the summer 2012 contract too! I presume you mean between a levels and uni? :)
also HAS ANYONE HAD THEY'RE EMAIL YET!?! It's nearly been 3 weeks and i'm seriously stressing out :shock: !!
Between second and third year at uni, actually (:
Oh my goodness. About 16 hours to go!
Quote from: "Cendrillon"Between second and third year at uni, actually (:
Oh my goodness. About 16 hours to go!
oh okay :) GOOD LUCK, YOU WILL BE AMAZING :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
Quote from: "rebecca"Good luck Cendrillon!
Thank you! I'll be sure to let you all know how it goes (:
Quote from: "sineadlemonade"also HAS ANYONE HAD THEY'RE EMAIL YET!?! It's nearly been 3 weeks and i'm seriously stressing out :shock: !!
I've had nothing ): I emailed Noellie, who said that permenant contracts and christmas contracts will be sent in the next few weeks.... not sure about your one? Maybe email her?
Hi everyone,
I'm new on here and I am interested in this forum in particular because I recently attended an Interview with Disneyland Paris in London, had a great Interview and recieved an automated message to say that I had been successful and they now were searching for a suitable position for me. As soon as one was identifed I would recieve an email offer and I had 48hrs to accept or reject the offer. Incidentally the type of work that I do is in Marketing, Business analysis, events, propositions and strategy, etc. So I guess its the 'Business Solutions/Support areas of the business?
Anyway, since then its been about a month or so and so far I've heard nothing back at all. I've been looking constantly myself on the direct website, other job websites but I can't identify anything suitable. So my concern is basically what is this process? how long do I wait? Will someone contact me? How can I really establish whether there are any opportunities for me when I cant see any internal vacancies. All I've been told is that I must wait..........
So its a difficult situation now. Can anyone offer advice, or explain this process better or tell me how can suitable posts be identified for me or how can I identify them and also why are Disney recruitment personnel not making any contact with me?
many thanks
c
I don't whether this will be of any help for you guys, but I remember reading earlier today something about Disneyland usually only sending the official contract about a month ahead of your start date. It wasn't a reliable website, just someone's blog, so it could be completely wrong, but I thought I'd pass on the information.
Have any previous/current CMs had any different experiences?
@cendrillion i have literal butterflies in my stomach for you right now!!!!!! and for me the day after. :p i wish you all the luck in the magic kingdom and please come back here and put my mind at ease for wednesday!!!!! Propa wanna throw up right now :l lmao!
thanks so much @rebecca and @sineadlemonade for the help and tips! Bloody ell i didnt know there would be a quiz but its ok ill try and beast it. :p
just gonna google translate a few words like "till" and "guest service" lmao. Does anyone know what they call Cast Members in french? :/ xx
Wooow, a lot of new messages, nice to read them all!
It makes me even more excited, can't wait for the audition in 2 weeeeks!
And its going to be my first flight all by myself, traveling alone...but I can handle it lol.
Who's coming to the London audition at the 22th november? And does somebody know (who's already got a audition) what's the best time to be at the pineapple studio's (or somewhere else, in case you had your audition somewhere else), because I know their would be a lot of people who're really want to do the audition, but I want to be sure that I can join the audition!
Also, if you make it to the auditions, what happends next? The interviews?
Can't wait to meet more people who are going to audition @ London! Xxxx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"@cendrillion i have literal butterflies in my stomach for you right now!!!!!! and for me the day after. :p i wish you all the luck in the magic kingdom and please come back here and put my mind at ease for wednesday!!!!! Propa wanna throw up right now :l lmao!
thanks so much @rebecca and @sineadlemonade for the help and tips! Bloody ell i didnt know there would be a quiz but its ok ill try and beast it. :p
just gonna google translate a few words like "till" and "guest service" lmao. Does anyone know what they call Cast Members in french? :/ xx
The quiz isn't really part of the interview, it's just to sorta break the ice haha
I THINK it's just 'cast members' with a french accent but I'm not 100 percent sure :/
Good luck for tomorrow, let us know how it goes !! :D
@rebecca that's a good idea, i'll email her today :) xx
Hey everybody
Nice to find some people who want to work there too ^^
so I want to work there for the summer too
and I sent my application some weeks ago
now i wait for the answere with the date for the telephone interview ...
I hope I don't apply myself to late?!
Good luck to everyone who is waiting for a phone call or waiting to start - it must exciting to work for Disneyland Paris, and to know that you will be a part of making so many people happy. Keep us updated!
yes i hope i will become a part of it! ^^
so how long does it take till you (all) get your date for the phonecall after sent the application?
I applied in about June but received an email about the phone call end of August! But obviously they've already started casting now you might hear sooner if it's not too late :) xx
Okay...
did you apply yourself at the casting hompage...
I did it and I get an E-mail which says that I will get an other E-mail in 4 weeks
If I didn't get it they wouldn't be interested in me...
I get it on the 22th of October...
I thougt I could go to the second big casting next year?
I read about a boy who had got the same problem and he wrote Noellie Boden an E-mail...
Than he get a date for his phonecall
I thought about to do the same but I don't have her adress or number and I'm not sure
So what would you do _Natalie_x?
Great that you got an email from them, what exactly did the one on the 22nd October say? What's your next step? X
We have received your application and thank you very much for your interest in our company.
Your application is currently being treated, if you do not receive a response in the next 4 weeks please presume that no interview will be arranged on this occasion. We will, however, record your details on our recruitment database in order to consider you for more suitable opportunities that may arise in the future.
Regards,
The Recruitment Team
Human Ressources Disneyland Paris
This was the E-mail
but I think it is a kind of automatic E-mail
Just wait until the next step, they will email you to give you dates for a telephone interview if they are interested by your application. When I got that email, it said if you don't hear back from them within 3 weeks, presume you were unsuccessful this time, but it was about a month and a half before I got my email, so don't worry :)
Good luck to everyone with interviews this week!
Ok this sounds good ^^
Did you apply by yourself or with an organisation?
I applied by myself through the website
ah ok
I hope so much that I will become a part of disney!! ^^
Cendrillon where are you I need to hear of your day !!!!!!! X
I'm here! Literally straight back from the interview and right on here to share all the details! I'll send you a more detailed PM, but in short, the presentation was very much what I expected but the interview took me by surprise... there was nowhere near as much French as I was expecting!
Hi Nickyd, did you hear anything back from them regarding a job offer. i'm in the same boat and I've heard nothing other than I've got an employment offer but no job.......
Quote from: "irisheyes73"Hi everyone,
I'm new on here and I am interested in this forum in particular because I recently attended an Interview with Disneyland Paris in London, had a great Interview and recieved an automated message to say that I had been successful and they now were searching for a suitable position for me. As soon as one was identifed I would recieve an email offer and I had 48hrs to accept or reject the offer. Incidentally the type of work that I do is in Marketing, Business analysis, events, propositions and strategy, etc. So I guess its the 'Business Solutions/Support areas of the business?
Anyway, since then its been about a month or so and so far I've heard nothing back at all. I've been looking constantly myself on the direct website, other job websites but I can't identify anything suitable. So my concern is basically what is this process? how long do I wait? Will someone contact me? How can I really establish whether there are any opportunities for me when I cant see any internal vacancies. All I've been told is that I must wait..........
So its a difficult situation now. Can anyone offer advice, or explain this process better or tell me how can suitable posts be identified for me or how can I identify them and also why are Disney recruitment personnel not making any contact with me?
many thanks
c
Email them! Just a simple "could you give me an idea of when you'll find out" type of email. I got that email before summer, didn't hear anything so emailed them a month before my start date only to be offered a position if I could find my own accommodation cause they'd run out. When I said I couldn't do that they said they'd contact me about other positions over Halloween and Christmas and they didn't send anything else until I send them another email in August asking for a follow up.
They are very disorganised and it seems rude but as soon as you send Noellie an email she'll try and help you find a place. They seem to have a habit of forgetting people.
Just careful guys because Noellie said at the interview that after they tell people yes, she's been getting lots of emails from people asking when they can get a contract and she begged us not to do that, she said that it's not even her department after that, it's goes to human resources to find contracts for evryone :) just don't want u spoiling chances if she's annoyed with emails and think of how much work she's got to do anyway!! :) xx
But I think Ashe is right ...
They really take a long time to answere.
Because of that I thought about to call or write them...
Does anyone have a number or an E-mail adress where I can contact anyone?
Quote from: "Rissa"But I think Ashe is right ...
They really take a long time to answere.
Because of that I thought about to call or write them...
Does anyone have a number or an E-mail adress where I can contact anyone?
Exactly, they don't really have a right to ask us not to email or call when they're the ones leaving us hanging for so long, usually well past the two months. I wouldn't HAVE a contract if I hadn't emailed them asking what was happening.
I understand they don't want a million "when's my contract?" emails but if you're supposed to get one at christmas they should contact you in the next 2 weeks since it starts on the 17th and if not then is the time to email.
Rissa, Noellie's email is
NOELLIE.BODEN@disney.com
Sorry chick I wernt gettin at anyone for emailing of course not! Just because of what Noellie had told us earlier that day I thought it might be important to know. :) of course you should email of you think they have forgot you or to speed the process on :) I'm sure I'd be itching to know what was happening if I was due a contract! Sorry if I came across badly before, I un-intended! Hope everyones had a lovely day. :) xx
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Sorry chick I wernt gettin at anyone for emailing of course not! Just because of what Noellie had told us earlier that day I thought it might be important to know. :) of course you should email of you think they have forgot you or to speed the process on :) I'm sure I'd be itching to know what was happening if I was due a contract! Sorry if I came across badly before, I un-intended! Hope everyones had a lovely day. :) xx
Oh no no! I wasn't getting on at you, m'dear!!! Sorry, didn't mean to come across that way D:
I was just saying it wasn't fair of them to make that comment! Not you saying it :) x
Oh ok -_- as long as we're all on good terms :p hopefully future colleagues ;) hahahahaha! Disney store was rammed today! I couldn't even walk around :( when do you start in Paris then Ashe? X
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Oh ok -_- as long as we're all on good terms :p hopefully future colleagues ;) hahahahaha! Disney store was rammed today! I couldn't even walk around :( when do you start in Paris then Ashe? X
Of course we are! :D I have my fingers crossed for future colleagues ;D I fly over on the 16th of December and start the next day! Bloomin' scary!! I'm not sure my french is up to it! haha. xx
@Ashe
Thank you so much! ^^ I will write her and hope that she will answer!! :D
I wish you good luck for the work at DLP ;)
Of course it is!!!!! You got through right :D are you just doing over Christmas? And my that's so soon!!! Scary but so exciting :D xx
Ashe, when did you get the email about your contract? You must be so excited!
after reading these posts, i've decided to wait a month or so before emailing Noellie, just to be on the safe side :thumbs: haha
Hey guys, I applied for a Sales representative job last night but i got an email this morning saying that my application "despite its interest, does not correspond to an ongoing research and we regret not being able to respond favorably." Is there anything i can do, as I REALLY want to work for DLRP next year.
Sean
Just got the email saying my interview was a success and they've added me to the 'Disney Talent pool'! So now I just have to hope that they find a contract for me! (:
ME TOOOO!!!!! Cendrillon im so pleased for you! Im freakin out over here so happyy i really thought id blown it. omgogmomg just wanna tell everyone but no one knows i even had the interview. :l LOL <3 congrats!!! and i hope to work with you sooooon ;);) <3
congrats both of you!! i'm so happy for you both :D cendrillion are you a character performer?
I think she's the customer service stuff same as the others on here! Rebecca when is your contract again? X
Still waiting for it ): did they give you any ideas about when you'll get yours?? xx
Well I asked for feb onwards.. So I'll maybe here in January ! Long time to wait :p xx
Hahah I said November..... and here I am. I hope they haven't forgotten me !xx
Quote from: "dlrpmad"Hey guys, I applied for a Sales representative job last night but i got an email this morning saying that my application "despite its interest, does not correspond to an ongoing research and we regret not being able to respond favorably." Is there anything i can do, as I REALLY want to work for DLRP next year.
Sean
Hmm. Did it say on the website they were currently hiring? Maybe they've stopped interviewing where you are for those jobs right now?
@Natalie: I'm so happy for you too! I hadn't told anyone about it either, so when I casually dropped the news into conversation everyone was so shocked. I'm just holding out hope now that it
does actually work out and they find me a contract!
@rebecca: No, I'd never be good enough to be a character performer! Like Natalie said, I applied for the customer service side of things (:
Haha still ant told my mum I'm abit scared to! Don't know why :p what did your family say? When did you request a contract for Cendrillon? X
Your mum is gonna be so happy :D
I know you all said not to email Noellie about contracts, but I had already sent it by the time I saw that... I got a new email address to send inquiries to, if anyone wants it (: Is it too early to email them ?
Quote from: "rebecca"Your mum is gonna be so happy :D
I know you all said not to email Noellie about contracts, but I had already sent it by the time I saw that... I got a new email address to send inquiries to, if anyone wants it (: Is it too early to email them ?
AHHHH WELL DONE EVERYONE :D :D :D :D i'm so excited that we'll all be co-workers...at some point anyway lol.
rebecca, if you could tell me the address to send inquiries to that would be a HUGE help! PM me it if you'd prefer :)
@natalie: The family were pleased, but I keep reminding everyone that it's not a definite job offer - and I have to keep reminding myself that too! I've been reading posts on here from last year and so many people seemed to be talking about the first email but never getting an actual contract... I've worked myself up already! I applied for a summer 2012 contract so I guess there's probably a while to go before anything happens for me.
@rebecca: When did you get the first email? If it was less than a month ago, they may just not have processed it yet, cos I remember them saying something about it taking at least a month... but then again, I understand how you must feel - I already want to email them myself haha!
Quote from: "Cendrillon"@natalie: The family were pleased, but I keep reminding everyone that it's not a definite job offer - and I have to keep reminding myself that too! I've been reading posts on here from last year and so many people seemed to be talking about the first email but never getting an actual contract... I've worked myself up already! I applied for a summer 2012 contract so I guess there's probably a while to go before anything happens for me.
@rebecca: When did you get the first email? If it was less than a month ago, they may just not have processed it yet, cos I remember them saying something about it taking at least a month... but then again, I understand how you must feel - I already want to email them myself haha!
The people you're talking about are the ones who went for Auditions to be characters right? Isn't it more precarious with them, less jobs and all that?
It was just under month ago that I got the email, I'll wait then (:
Guys the new email to contact is
'DLP.CASTING@disney.com'. Let me know if you contact them, and what response you get! If they send you a contract straight away let me know (;
Yeah I'm pretty sure they were all waiting for entertainment contracts :) there's definitely not as many of them as customer service :) xx
Yay for us at least! xx
Nobody goes to the audition @ 22th november London? :(
I emailed Noellie and she replied saying that it's 'way too early' and there aren't any summer positions yet so i guess if you're waiting for summer 2012 just hang on in there :)
Yeah, I remember them saying not to expect anything until after New Year at the very earliest! I'm just too impatient... ;)
Hello everyone :)
I have been reading/stalking this forum for quite some time. I read most of the 82 pages it already has and I felt that it was time to join the conversation :) .
I would absolutely love to work in entertainment at DLRP, I am currently planning to do it as (part of) a gap year (I know, I'm taking a bit of a risk) for after I finish school this year. I'm currently 17 and will be 18 in May so I can't wait until then... Except that in May I've got my finals so it will have to wait longer I guess...
I've got a question though; I read on here that you can audition before you are 18 and they will just make sure to put you out there only after you have turned 18. But, when I look at the DLRP audition website and look at "Create CV" it kind of seems like they will not accept you if you are under 18 (because there's a box, I think, that you must tick to confirm you are over 18). I'm not really sure about this, but it would be wildly convenient for me to audition in say, March, so that I could start in the summer perhaps. But I remember the summer recruitment taking place later..
Second question: does anyone know a good height chart for the characters in DLRP because I have this hunch that the characters in other parks run smaller because I have been comparing heights I found online with the ones I have seen on DLRP's audition site.
I'm really small, I'm only 159 cm, and will probably only grow to be 160 cm. So I guess I'll be befriending mostly fur characters, but does anyone know what characters I could be friends with (fur and face)? If it helps any, I do look like Mulan (my looks are a mixture of Pocahontas, Jasmine, and Mulan according to my mom hahahahaha) and I think the minimum height for her was 158, but I don't think she comes out a lot in the parks ): ..
For the fur characters, does anyone know if the costumes are VERY heavy? I just kind of need an indication because I have heard really mixed stories from "SUPERHEAVY" to reading a blog and the person didn't seem to have any problems with it, to someone who only had problems with a few characters.. I just want to know so that I can train myself accordingly (at the moment I am REALLY weak, you see haha).
I'm sorry for the wall of text, dears. I'm excited to meet all of you :)
:cheshire_bounce: I should be going to the one on 22nd in London, does anyone know if they have stopped doing them in Leeds, all the others were there as well as London then the one time I actually can go its only in London #-o
P.s I can't dance to save my life :lol:
Yessssssss, I just arrived at my hotel in London! Lovely hotel and near by the oxford street..
Tomorrow audition @ Disney, I. Can't. Wait!! :D/
good luck! let us know how it goes (: xx
Thanks and ofcourse, I will! :D xxx
I hope it went well for you!
@Tiffanyfinsy, did you go on the 22nd? I went today, got through the animation but royally stuffed up the dance :( I'm not a dancer - I need to learn some stuff if I want to reaudition I think! How did you get on???
@Tiffanyfinsy Hope it went well for you!
@Astya Aww that's too bad ): was the dance really though/hard to follow? Are they still doing the princess/villain/cowboy/dwarf thing for animation? I'm sure you did great in animation :)
Guys it's been over a month since I got the email.... beginning to think they don't want me )':
@Nao - The thing I found was I was fine with the start. They split it into sections and I could do the first 2 fine, but I got to the point where I couldn't remember the start and there were some dancing steps I didn't know so I was trying to work out how to do bits and missing other stuff. It's like, I could have picked it up and done it, but they go through it fast and I really couldn't get it in the time. I'd say 2/3 of people had a good go at it/got it all, there were about 6 or 7 people (myself included) who obviously struggled, and the rest got most of it. I have no dance experience at all, except folk stuff. I am a musician so I have a good sense of rhythm, but it was pretty much all new to me. Not everyone who really struggled got cut though, there was a guy there who did a totally different thing...he looked like he could dance but had forgotten the routine, but they looked at his face, made him smile, and put him through. His animation performance was brilliant so I think that helped. I think as long as you can have a decent bash at it and you smile and are enthusiastic, you could be picked if other things fit (looks, height, etc.)
Yeah, they're still doing the same animation routine. I hope I did well - I'm going to try and work on my dancing and audition again! I was so shocked to get through that first bit I had to recheck what number I was wearing lol, it's kinda made me want it more because I feel like maybe I could get through after all, I expected to get cut right away!
I didn't make it through the next round! I struggle a little bit at the animation round, I did (for my own feelings too much, just want to be orginal), but didn't make it. I wanted to dance so badly, so I asked them why the people who didn't make it to the first round, don't have a chance to dance, too bad: everybody need to do animation, so everybody who wants to work there, need to finish the first round. I was a little disappointed (because I did maybe too much for my own feelings), but it's okay! I have watched the dance round, I think it was a little bit hard for people who don't dance at all/beginners, but it's a fun dance!
@Astya: And I seriously need to laugh when I saw that boy dancing, he can't dance at all, but his face expressions where amazing + he's great at animation...
I think its bad that the people who make it to the animation round, but didn't make it to the dance round, also send away... I though they still can do the animation, too bad: you need to make it to all the rounds! I don't know, maybe I was too short? (Im 1.59, brown skin color, I went for Pocahontas and Tiara I guess)
However, I still liked the day! Met a mexican girl at the auditions (did make it at the animation round but not the dance round) and walked with her in London all day! Have seen the London eye, London bridge and more! So I was still happy (Always smilling) :)
I think I'm going to audition again (in february I guess, just be more ME then! But maybe If they are holding auditions in Holland, then I'm going to audition here!
@Tiffany - Did you see me? In jeans and a black top, with 2 left feet? Hehe. I think next time I'm also going to put on some make-up, I went with very little on this time but if you're standing next to the rest of your line all wearing stage make-up... Not as much as stage, but some!
I'm going to audition again. Need to find someone to teach me though!
@Astya: Just a blue jeans or black jeans? Maybe I remember you than haha!
A lot of girls had so much make up on, it was almost scary! I had only eyeliner + mascara as always! :mrgreen:
Me too! Yeah I have long dark hair and I'm 5ft 7. Black top with a gold buckle-type thing on the shoulder. I think I was about the only person in jeans, everyone else was wearing dancer-y stuff!
I thought that Disney required people to come "natural", as in without Make Up?!
Maybe I got my infos wrong, because I also thought you had to come in dance clothing or like a sweatpants something like that to do the movement and dance and stuff.. Did anyone actually come in sweatpants and a tank? My God, if I find out about that now I'll be happy I mean just imagine the awkwardness of being the only person in sweatpants..
I do hope they do a Talent Casting in The Netherlands soon!! That would be absolutely perfect. (High-five Dutchies!)
@Astya: Hmmmmm, can't remember you I guess, too bad! I can remember a girl with a black jeans and a black top, but that's not you I guess haha! Maybe you saw me: I was wearing a blue shirt with a Piece sign from Pink (Victoria secret) + grey sweatpants and I'm 1.59 m!
@Nao: I totally agree with you! I saw a lot of girls wearing so (too) much make up, some had a whole make-up box haha! :roll: And I hope so, I read that there was one upon a time a Disneycasting in Holland, but I really want to know it comes again. Why is the Netherlands not interessed in a lot of acting/dancing/performance stuff? Too bad :( (Are you Dutch btw?)
There was also a girl who's wearing a little bit slutty black clothes, panty and wearing heels. I think she forgot that it was a DISNEY audition lol!
A little tip for everyone. (I worked in the parade for over 5 years)
Do not wear excessive makeup- it is better to wear almost none.
Don't come in jeans (it's a performance roll - when is the last time you saw a parade where people wore jeans?)
Have fun, wear appropriate clothing with your hair tied back.(think of the 'disney' look)
:-)
Thanks for the advice! :) Thing is though, lots of the people who got through were wearing heavy stage make-up? I thought the Disney look would be more clean and natural. I just think I'll wear enough next time that I don't look entirely featureless at the back of the room. Lol.
Yeah as I've said I'm not a dancer, so I just picked what I was comfortable in (and could move in) and went for that. Next time I'll wear something more dance friendly and won't leave my hair band in the car by accident... >.<
HELLO every1 this is my first post on here as i went to the audition in London on Tuesday and made it to the end and now im on the waiting list! Im really happy, as you can probs guess, but reading on here and other forums it looks like im not defo going to Paris. just a quick question to people who have been in the same possition as me, did you get the job offer? i got put with the character performers? any help would be AMAZING!!!!
Thank You
Quote from: "goofy90"HELLO every1 this is my first post on here as i went to the audition in London on Tuesday and made it to the end and now im on the waiting list! Im really happy, as you can probs guess, but reading on here and other forums it looks like im not defo going to Paris. just a quick question to people who have been in the same possition as me, did you get the job offer? i got put with the character performers? any help would be AMAZING!!!!
Thank You
Hey goofy90!
Well done on getting through the auditions!
I'm a character performer at disneyland paris and I am currently on my second contract here (I auditioned back in July 2010). When I was first waiting for a call I thought that it was never going to come and I waited about 3 months before I finally received that call offering me a contract. So, don't give up hope because you could get the call! You're on the waiting list for 6 months which is plenty of time.
I wish you the best of luck and hope you get the call! If you need any other questioned answered, just ask.
Laura:)
thank you so much laura!!!! It has really helped :-D
just another quick question, if your a character performer will you be in the parades at all i really want to but i wasnt good enough in the dance audition
thank you so much again your a star!!!
Well done Goofy! I hope you get a job soon :)
thank you, me 2 i just want to get out there now!!! :-D
@goofy - well done!! Did you get taken to try on wigs and stuff or just normal character? If you don't mind, how tall are you?
@Laura - Any advice would be ace! Also...can you answer this - is there any room for negotiation on your days off for important things (like graduation, or a family thing?). He said no, but I wondered whether that was to stop people asking just cos they felt like it? Also do you know if 5 ft 7 is a useful height? Random question I know, I'm just curious to know. :)
no i didnt get taken to do any of that kind of wish i had lol just got put in the character section but reading this forum i sound like they do all of that again when you get to Paris obvs i dont know cuz i have never worked for disney b4 but i hope they do lol :-D
If you don't mind, how tall are you?
Im 6Ft 2" i was the tallest one at my audition i think lol
Sounds so exciting!! Hopefully next time I'll get through. Just need to find someone to teach me to dance!
what day did u go i went on the the 1st day and totally messed up the dance so dont worry about that so much just smile and look like your having the time of your life even when your just watching :-D thats what i did anyway lol
Quote from: "goofy90"thank you so much laura!!!! It has really helped :-D
just another quick question, if your a character performer will you be in the parades at all i really want to but i wasnt good enough in the dance audition
thank you so much again your a star!!!
Hey Goofy90, you're welcome!
And no, if you are a character performer only then you are ONLY a character performer and you don't go on the parades (like me) But they do auditions at disney for character performers who want to move up to parade performers once a month (which is what I'm going for in a few weeks). If you are a parade performer then you also have to to character work as well.
Quote from: "Astya"@Laura - Any advice would be ace! Also...can you answer this - is there any room for negotiation on your days off for important things (like graduation, or a family thing?). He said no, but I wondered whether that was to stop people asking just cos they felt like it? Also do you know if 5 ft 7 is a useful height? Random question I know, I'm just curious to know. :)
Hey Astya,
erm, all I can say is that you can ask the planning over here about switching days off but it's not guaranteed if that answers your question? And any height is useful really at disney it just all depends on which contracts are available in your height and requirements etc...
Laura:)
Oh gutted I really wanna be in the parade!!! Defo gonna be in the audition if I get to Paris lol thank you so much Laura!!!! :-)
Thanks Laura. I got really confused about it all as they took some people to try on wigs but not others that then got through with mistakes in the dancing...I kinda thought they had 'shortlisted' the face characters. I wish I knew more specifically what they looked for! I really want to go! :)
they're not necessarily looking for the best dancers because I messed up my dance audition big time and still got through the round. If you are a face character then you have to be put through to the parades.
Laura:)
Sorry Laura for all the questions!!! so is being a character good? i mean it sounds like loads of fun but is not being in the parade ok? also the accom... is it ok? and would i need to bring anything or pack anything special? (do you share with another character?) last one and the least important what is the social life like is every1 up for a good time and do parade performers mix with characters
they are my last questions i promise i know it must get annoying
thank you
@Tiffanyfinsy Yes I am from The Netherlands indeed :)
Guys, can someone please tell me about how applying through the websites for the auditions works? It says there are 2 auditions per month in Paris so if you apply do you just get a list of dates or do you get the earliest one or something? I kind of need to know because it would be great if I could plan things in advance because I don't have a lot of days on which I could go (plus it would make travelling less expensive haha).
@Nao: YEEEEEEEEEEEY! Happy to meet another dutchie! Weird to talk to you in english, but I guess If we going to talk Dutch here, people would go crazy haha! :P
I'm missing London, last week I was there, doing (TOO MUCH in a bad way for my feelings) my best to make it though the auditions....I want to do it again!!!! (but then, I want to make it though)
Quote from: "goofy90"Sorry Laura for all the questions!!! so is being a character good? i mean it sounds like loads of fun but is not being in the parade ok? also the accom... is it ok? and would i need to bring anything or pack anything special? (do you share with another character?) last one and the least important what is the social life like is every1 up for a good time and do parade performers mix with characters
they are my last questions i promise i know it must get annoying
thank you
Hey Goofy90,
Yes being a character is good. People who are on the parades do character work as well and yes everybody mixes with everybody whether they're from character/parades attractions etc.. The accommodation is OK. There are two apartment complexes and one is better than the other. Depending where you are you would be sharing with people and you would be sharing your bedroom with someone else and they're not necessary be from character/parade department but they do work for disney. The social life is great, there are clubs in disney village to go to and a lot of people go into Paris.
hope I've answered everything!
Laura:)
Hey guys! Love reading your posts :) goofy I was there on Tuesday I think I saw you!! Do you have ginger hair? I reckon it must have been you the guy I'm thinkin off if ur saying ur super tall haha!
Xx
No I was the guy with the denim shirt!!! Who stood at the back a lot so other people could see lol did u get through?
No :( and oh we'll I'm confused I must have seen you cuz we were discussing the guys on who they could be as there wernt many haha!! What number were you? Great that you got to the end!! Very jealous. My friend jonny also got thru to the end and got a card, he had dark hair, blue eyes and white tshirt you might have seen him!! X
Erm I think I remember him what did he get character or parade performer I was 197 I'm sure when u go again u will get it!!!! Is your friend on the waiting list like me!!
I think he got parade but not a face character. :):) are you a dancer?? X
No I only got character not dancer but I'm hoping I can audition in Paris like Laura I wonder if the dancers got contracts straight away or put on the waiting list?
Well he's just on the waiting list and he isn't a trained dancer but he is quite good, so I'm not actually sure what he got but he defo didn't get a contract!! When wud you be free from to start? X
Well I said I was free straight away so I hope I get to go soon they said contracts were available In December but not sure how true that is!!! It's only been a week n all I wanna do is get out there
Haha yes me too! I'm waiting for my contract for customer service stuff :D hoping to be there by feb. how old are you? I'm 19 :)
yeh i hope to be out ASAP im 21 and living at home is killing me i havent lived at home sine i moved to uni so i cant wait to live with people who do the same things as me lol sounds good what job u doing?
I don't know yet like either workin on the attractions or in the stores which is what I do now :) just wanna get there now!!! :L x
does anybody know of anyone who got a services contract straight away? trying to figure out if they actually have a contract for me, cause i've been offered a good job here ):
@Natalie: I think I saw your friend too, he borrowed my pen haha! :p
I have my interview on Wednesday in Edinburgh - and I was wondering if anybody could tell me what kind of questions they ask? Very nervous that I'll have to speak in French for the whole thing!!
I've posted my job interview experience on my blog here > http://www.mepipe.com/2011/06/disneylan ... tions.html (http://www.mepipe.com/2011/06/disneyland-paris-interview-questions.html%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
So how does the application for entertainment auditions via the site work? Do you get multiple audition dates sent to you to pick from or..?
Quote from: "mchakraverty"I have my interview on Wednesday in Edinburgh - and I was wondering if anybody could tell me what kind of questions they ask? Very nervous that I'll have to speak in French for the whole thing!!
don't worry, the whole thing's not in French, in fact i was surprised how much of it wasn't! they ask you things like why you want to work there, your availability, hobbies & what area you'd like to work in :)
good luck!
Couple of questions I'd be super grateful if someone could answer!
1. The pack you get sent with the contract says you need a french bank account but I honestly don't know if my french is good enough to do that. It's a shame you can't just use your British bank details but I assume it's a currency conversion thing.
2. There was a lot of discussion before summer about getting your birth certificate translated but can anyone who went tell me how to do this officially? Or if they actually care. I've searched and had no luck. I know a translator who could do it but it's not exactly official.
Anyone else starting their christmas contract next Saturday? I'm getting really nervous! When are you all getting there?
Quote from: "Ashe"Couple of questions I'd be super grateful if someone could answer!
1. The pack you get sent with the contract says you need a french bank account but I honestly don't know if my french is good enough to do that. It's a shame you can't just use your British bank details but I assume it's a currency conversion thing.
2. There was a lot of discussion before summer about getting your birth certificate translated but can anyone who went tell me how to do this officially? Or if they actually care. I've searched and had no luck. I know a translator who could do it but it's not exactly official.
Anyone else starting their christmas contract next Saturday? I'm getting really nervous! When are you all getting there?
Hello :)
I'm starting next Saturday too and am also confused about these two things. The sheet about bank details implied to me we set it up when we get there, I hope? If not, surely I can set one up whilst I'm there? I've got no idea about the translation, I've made a copy of my English one, there aren't too many sections that can't be translated anyway!
My train gets into Marne-La-Vallee just after 2 so I presume I'll get to the Fantasia Building about half 2. What are you working as over Christmas?
Quote from: "Disney93"Quote from: "Ashe"Couple of questions I'd be super grateful if someone could answer!
1. The pack you get sent with the contract says you need a french bank account but I honestly don't know if my french is good enough to do that. It's a shame you can't just use your British bank details but I assume it's a currency conversion thing.
2. There was a lot of discussion before summer about getting your birth certificate translated but can anyone who went tell me how to do this officially? Or if they actually care. I've searched and had no luck. I know a translator who could do it but it's not exactly official.
Anyone else starting their christmas contract next Saturday? I'm getting really nervous! When are you all getting there?
Hello :)
I'm starting next Saturday too and am also confused about these two things. The sheet about bank details implied to me we set it up when we get there, I hope? If not, surely I can set one up whilst I'm there? I've got no idea about the translation, I've made a copy of my English one, there aren't too many sections that can't be translated anyway!
My train gets into Marne-La-Vallee just after 2 so I presume I'll get to the Fantasia Building about half 2. What are you working as over Christmas?
That's so comforting someone's in the same position as me. I'm so convinced I've missed something else as well.
I'm a bit worried about getting one once I'm there since I don't know if my french is good enough but I suppose someone in the centre of Paris might speak english. But yeah, I got the impression we could get one whilst we're there.
Are you on the Eurostar on the Friday too? I'm serving breakfast in the hotels. The one given to the people who are crap at french! haha. But it suits me just fine! What about you?
hi guys, i'm pretty sure in the interview it was said that they help you sort out your bank account when you get there, and people have previously said that nobody asked for the french birth certificate, but if a friend can speak it there's no harm in having them translate it!
now i have a cheeky question for you (; did you both have to wait a long long time for a contract, and did you constantly email Noellie? it's been nearly 2 months and no contract )':
HAVE AN AMAZING TIME !
Quote from: "rebecca"hi guys, i'm pretty sure in the interview it was said that they help you sort out your bank account when you get there, and people have previously said that nobody asked for the french birth certificate, but if a friend can speak it there's no harm in having them translate it!
now i have a cheeky question for you (; did you both have to wait a long long time for a contract, and did you constantly email Noellie? it's been nearly 2 months and no contract )':
HAVE AN AMAZING TIME !
Nooo, I typed out a big reply and my computer cut out.
Aw, really? That's good! They didn't mention it at my interview but that's good to know! And yeah, I forgot about that! I might just take one just in case but at least it's not a huge deal.
WELL mine's a bit of a long story, really. I got the "we're looking for a role for you over summer" email, I sent an email about a month later to check up on it but stupidly sent it on a holiday so got an "out of office" email and I assume she didn't get it since I never got a reply. 2 months later (2 weeks before the start date I gave) I hadn't heard anything so I sent another email and got a reply saying I could have a position if I could find my own accomodation. I couldn't so I declined and she said she'd contact me later about Halloween and Christmas offers. DIdn't hear anything till September so thought I'd just send a general "when will I find out" email so she wouldn't forget me and got a Halloween contract offer back which I couldn't do so I declined and asked about a Christmas one and she sent me a Christmas offer back.
So basically it took me a good 6 months to get anything. Have you emailed her? I honestly think you're lucky if you get anywhere without emailing her but _Natalie_x was saying she now asks you not to at interviews?
Hey everyone!
I wondered if anyone could help me!
I applied to Disneyland Paris in August/September time, I got an email saying that I need to call Disneyland, so I called and spoke to someone and told him when I wanted to work (Summer 2012) etc I then received an email inviting me to an interview in London in January which will be held on the 10th, 11th and 12th and it said I would soon receive another email which would allow me to sign up to a date and a time HOWEVER it is now December and I still haven't received an email, I have rung a few times and they have told me the email will be sent but still nothing I have also tried emailing Noellie Boden last week but I received an out of office reply and have not heard back!
Has anyone else experienced a similar problem? Or is anyone going to the non-character interviews in January?
Ashe, I have emailed her once but i got an automated message. I think I'll email her on the 2 month mark. Oh no you've had a mental time, are you seasonal or permanent?
Abimarsh, they take ageeesssss to send that email, I applied in June and didn't get that email til September. (: Hold tight!
AbiMarsh, I had the exact same problem - it took them forever to send me that email! Just hold on a bit longer, it will arrive soon enough :)
Quote from: "Ashe"That's so comforting someone's in the same position as me. I'm so convinced I've missed something else as well.
I'm a bit worried about getting one once I'm there since I don't know if my french is good enough but I suppose someone in the centre of Paris might speak english. But yeah, I got the impression we could get one whilst we're there.
Are you on the Eurostar on the Friday too? I'm serving breakfast in the hotels. The one given to the people who are crap at french! haha. But it suits me just fine! What about you?
No, I'm flying to Paris and then getting the train from there to Disney. I'm sure your french'll be a lot better than you think once you get there! I'm working in the fast food restaurants, Casey's Corner according to my contract :)
Quote from: "Ashe"Quote from: "Disney93"Quote from: "Ashe"Couple of questions I'd be super grateful if someone could answer!
1. The pack you get sent with the contract says you need a french bank account but I honestly don't know if my french is good enough to do that. It's a shame you can't just use your British bank details but I assume it's a currency conversion thing.
2. There was a lot of discussion before summer about getting your birth certificate translated but can anyone who went tell me how to do this officially? Or if they actually care. I've searched and had no luck. I know a translator who could do it but it's not exactly official.
Anyone else starting their christmas contract next Saturday? I'm getting really nervous! When are you all getting there?
Hello :)
I'm starting next Saturday too and am also confused about these two things. The sheet about bank details implied to me we set it up when we get there, I hope? If not, surely I can set one up whilst I'm there? I've got no idea about the translation, I've made a copy of my English one, there aren't too many sections that can't be translated anyway!
My train gets into Marne-La-Vallee just after 2 so I presume I'll get to the Fantasia Building about half 2. What are you working as over Christmas?
That's so comforting someone's in the same position as me. I'm so convinced I've missed something else as well.
I'm a bit worried about getting one once I'm there since I don't know if my french is good enough but I suppose someone in the centre of Paris might speak english. But yeah, I got the impression we could get one whilst we're there.
Are you on the Eurostar on the Friday too? I'm serving breakfast in the hotels. The one given to the people who are crap at french! haha. But it suits me just fine! What about you?
Hey guys, I'm taking the eurostar this friday and starting on saturday too. I've PM'd/inboxed you asking if you want to meet up :D
Good luck everyone! :)
Have an amazing time, be sure to keep in touch with us guys!
So, I was all excited about starting at Disney. Just waiting to receive my contract. And now I've been offered another job in france and I'm sooo tempted to take that one instead. My decision is helped by the fact that I've got definite dates for the other job, and I know exactly the role I'm doing. I kinda want to email Noellie, but I need to decide very soon, so think it's too late to wait for a reply : gaahhhh so stuck!
Quote from: "rockingrappunzel"So, I was all excited about starting at Disney. Just waiting to receive my contract. And now I've been offered another job in france and I'm sooo tempted to take that one instead. My decision is helped by the fact that I've got definite dates for the other job, and I know exactly the role I'm doing. I kinda want to email Noellie, but I need to decide very soon, so think it's too late to wait for a reply : gaahhhh so stuck!
Aw, what job have you been offered? Definately email Noellie, she should be able to see it from your POV. I'm in the same situation, got offered HR manager at the supermarket I work at, it's such a good offer. When do you need to tell them?
Its an admin job with PGL in france. They said preferably by the end of the week, which is now! lol :P But that if I hadn't made my mind up by then it's not the end of the world. This other job has paid accommodation, food, travel from the UK and uniform. It's a UK contract as opposed to french, and to me is sounding slightly better despite the fact that it's more working hours and less money. Hmmm...
That sounds amazing.... but at the end of the day if you're going to regret not doing Disney (my dad always wanted to do a ski season, but took another job and hates himself for it!) then you shouldn't give up (:
Hi all!
I'm currently reading through the thread--I'm at about page 25!
I'm currently living and studying in Paris, and I'm interested in working through the summer season at Disneyland Paris--should I attend the next audition session in London (Jan 10/11) or wait for them to post the next dates? I noticed that they mention that the audition is for positions beginning in Jan-March...Also, are there any auditions directly held in Paris to save myself travel expenses?
Also, I'm Asian, and I was wondering if anyone happens to know if its more/less competitive, since the only role I can really fill is Mulan basically...maybeee Pocahontas or Jasmine, if I tanned a little! This would be an absolute dream come true for me! I've had so much fun reading about everyone's experiences!
Thank you sooooooo much! I look forward to talking more with all of you!
Hey guys I need help ASAP!!!!! Just had a text today saying DISNEYLAND PARIS - CDD 6-8 mois des fevrier ou 2-4 semaines du 11/02 au 11/03. An then some telephone numbers and times but that's it.. I don't underhand if this is a contract offer or what?! I thought they said they would email, just found the text very surprising and confusing as it doesn't explain much at all. Anyone else in my situation or can give me advice of what to do!!! I think I'll ring tomorrow but don't really knew what to say.. :L xx
Hi Norhel, yes that's definitely what I assume it is, but it just seems really vague becuase I thought they would send an email explaining the job they want me to do, and an official start date rather than a general text!! I will have to ring tomorrow but I hope they don't mind speaking English to me haha! X
NATALIE I GOT A TEXT TOO! fingers crossed! ahhhh i'm so excited haha, do you think we'll have to speak in french? x
YES Rebecca!!! When did you say you could start? Are you ringin tomorrow ? O I hope we dont have to speak constantly in French !! I don't think I can make such important decisions on the phone like moving to a different country all in a language I'm not 100% on :p ha, would be AMAZING to get an official start date! X
the november just gone haha. yeah i am, gonna be up bright and early! can i add you on facey b, so we can keep in touch tmr? how cool would it be to start together very soon! xx
Course you can :D I think there's a link from my profile on here.. If there isn't lemme know and ill guide you another way ! X
just added you! x
Did you girls speak to them today then?!
Hey cendrillon we were just speaking about you!! Yes we both spoke to them today, I'll let becky tell you what she did but I'm stating April until september.. Working in Disney store they said so probs in the Disney village :D very excited. Xx
haha thanks natalie! i'm working from the end of march til the end of september, I'M WORKING IN THE PIRATES BOUTIQUE! it's exactly where i wanted to work, i'm so happy (': cendrillon when do you want to start? x
But we are going out for drinks so if anyone's around in April you are invited ;) :Dx
Ahh, so envious of both of you! I put merchandise down as my top choice, and the Pirates boutique?! My gosh, that's like a dream! I want a summer contract, so I said I was available any time from the beginning of June.
I have got my face to face interview next month in berlin!
I am very excited!
Could anyone tell me which questions they will ask me?
Which ones in french and which ones in english?
Please tell me about your experiences! ^^
And what should I wear?
I read in an other forum that you are not allowed to wear jeans?
Hi Rissa, I think if you read back a couple of pages we will have answered all these questions! X
Hi! I'm new in the forum.I did the Disneyland Paris interview in Madrid in September. One week later I received a Talent Pool Mail. I asked for all the jobs: Restauration , Boutiques, Atractions , ect and CDD contracts for Christmas and February until September but since that mail ,nothing more . Maybe it can be not. Do you know someone in Talent Pool that didn't get a job after? What is the time limit in Talent Pool? Will I have to repeat the interview in the future? I don't know if e mail them.......
Thank you in advance and my best regards!
_Natalie_x and rebecca I'M SO HAPPY AND EXCITED FOR YOU TWO!! both your jobs sound so perfect ahhhh, congratulations and have an amazing timeeeeeee! xxx
Hi Cossette, please tell me that is your real name, it's beautiful! :)
Congratulations on getting in the talent pool! For a start date in February they said you could hear as late as January, so don't worry there is still time. And I said February but when I rang up, they said I start in April so with the contracts available you could be starting later so they'll call you later. Hope this makes sence!!
Where are you from? Seen as you went to interview in Madrid.. Feliz Navidad para Domingo ! (sorry my Spanish is awful) :( :p xx
Cosette, I would email just to make sure they haven't forgotten about you! It seems to help a lot of people (: To add to Natalie, I asked to start in November but got April! Hang in there (:
And thanks sineadlemonade (; xxx
Yes thank you sinead!!!!! X
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Hi Cossette, please tell me that is your real name, it's beautiful! :)
Congratulations on getting in the talent pool! For a start date in February they said you could hear as late as January, so don't worry there is still time. And I said February but when I rang up, they said I start in April so with the contracts available you could be starting later so they'll call you later. Hope this makes sence!!
Where are you from? Seen as you went to interview in Madrid.. Feliz Navidad para Domingo ! (sorry my Spanish is awful) :( :p xx
No , is not my real name, hehe. This is the name of one of the Characters of my favourite book :" Les Miserables".
I am spanish and I live in Madrid. Now I am better but I hope they send me the contract for February!
Feliz Navidad y Feliz Año Nuevo!! :D
Quote from: "rebecca"Cosette, I would email just to make sure they haven't forgotten about you! It seems to help a lot of people (: To add to Natalie, I asked to start in November but got April! Hang in there (:
And thanks sineadlemonade (; xxx
Yes, I will email .
Gracias Rebecca! :D
Cosette that is why I loved the name, les miserables is my favourite musical, I am actually planning to see it soon!!! Hope you can find out about your contract soon :D
And gracias !! X
Yeah , I will notice here when I receive the mail! Natalie, you will love Les Miserables . I saw it in London and in Madrid . Where are you from?
And congrats for you contract!
if anyone is interested im out here now doing operateur/animateur attractions - im blogging on www.mepipe.com (http://www.mepipe.com"%20onclick="window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
I am from the north of England, and I am booking tickets to see Les Mis in London tomorrow!!! So excited, I love it !!! Who played JVJ in London when you saw it? X
Hello :)
My name is Amy and I have been quite the lurker for some time now but as my audition is nearing I thought I better join the site!
I am currently a Disneystore cast member in Carlisle and will be attending the London open auditions for lookalikes in Jan 2012 :)
I am soo very nervous for, well, everything! Travelling alone, being to tall/small, having the wrong err face O_O, the dance and the animation.. but I am also very exited ^_^
If anyone is off to these auditons please let me know!
It is also very comforting to hear everyone elses audition experiences :D
Hey missariel
I think you really look like Arielle
Not just because of your hair ^^
NICE Hope you will be successful!!
Hey Amy welcome to the forum! Hope our posts have helped you, i don't know if you've read back but like 60 pages are about the suditions so hopefully you'll find something useful ! :D don't worry about yourself too much! You are beautiful and you can't change yourself for them it just depends what they're looking for on the day! :)
I'm a cast member too in Sheffield :D are you allowed your hair that red for work?! We have to have dead natural hair :( lol xx
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Thanks for the link it's very interesting to read behind the scenes, I didn't realise there was so much to do!
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Loved reading the blog, I hope you write some more soon!
Welcome to the forum, Amy! Best of luck at your auditions, you'll have to let us know how it all goes!
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Thanks! It's really interesting to know what's going on (: Are you updating daily?
Hello :)
Thankyou for the warm welcomes Rissa and Cendrillon! Ahh Ariel would be my dream but I would love to have the oppourtunity for any character :)
Natalie, Unfortunatly my icon is a wig! I had very red hair but when I got the job at The Disney Store I had to dye my hair so I am now a Strawberry Blonde :)
Ill have to look back in the thread! I read the first 30 pages or so but then realised there were 87 XD
Hi every1 I'm still on this waiting list n don't want to be forgotten so I want to email Daniel! Any ideas of what to say? Well done to every1 who is on the way!!!! :-D x
Quote from: "goofy90"Hi every1 I'm still on this waiting list n don't want to be forgotten so I want to email Daniel! Any ideas of what to say? Well done to every1 who is on the way!!!! :-D x
When did you get the talent pool email? If it's been longer than two months, just stress how keen you still are (: x
I'm on the character waiting list so they don't send out emails! It's been about 2months now so I might send him an email thank you!!!! :-D x
Quote from: "goofy90"I'm on the character waiting list so they don't send out emails! It's been about 2months now so I might send him an email thank you!!!! :-D x
well jealous you can be a character! it'd be awesome to have more people going out the same time as us (: x
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"I am from the north of England, and I am booking tickets to see Les Mis in London tomorrow!!! So excited, I love it !!! Who played JVJ in London when you saw it? X
When I saw it I was working as Au Pair in London and it was a great experience! Jonathan Williams was Jean Valjean when I saw it . I hope you like it! Also the musical "Wicked" in Victoria station is awesome! and Phantom of the Opera!!!! :D
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I love you blog. Please write more. :)
Quote from: "missariel"Hello :)
Thankyou for the warm welcomes Rissa and Cendrillon! Ahh Ariel would be my dream but I would love to have the oppourtunity for any character :)
Natalie, Unfortunatly my icon is a wig! I had very red hair but when I got the job at The Disney Store I had to dye my hair so I am now a Strawberry Blonde :)
Ill have to look back in the thread! I read the first 30 pages or so but then realised there were 87 XD
Eiiiii you look like Ariel! Good luck!
Hi everyone, I'm Emily, another one coming out of lurkdom!
I've read through most of this thread - thank you so much to everyone who's posted tips and stories about their experiences. I really want to go to the London auditions next month. I've acted and done costume character work before but I have zero dance training, so that's the bit I'm really worried about.
This might be a silly question but... the auditions are totally open, aren't they? I can just turn up on the day, right? I've scoured the official site but I can only find information about registering for interviews for the non-performance jobs. The audition info just gives date, time, place and what to wear and bring.
Hey Mirrorball,
I went to the auditions in London last month - there'll be someone walking around with a clipboard and they'll give you a form to fill in (would be an idea to take a pen), just the basics like name, address, height, dates of availability. You just turn up on the day, don't need to do anything before, but they are punctual! I arrived about 5 past 10 (took a while getting across London) and I was one of the last in. If there's anything I can tell you that will help, please ask. People were so helpful when I was getting ready to go and I felt much better for it!
I found the dancing hard, I think partly cos I have zero 'stage' experience. Got through the acting but stuffed up the dancing. What I would say though is that people got through who did pretty badly at it (one guy in particular, but his animation was really good), Daniel even says on the day, it's more important to smile and give it everything you can (easier said than done though I think!). He even says, they can teach you to dance but can't teach you to smile, etc. So I think even if you're doing the wrong moves, do them well and do them big. Everyone is in the same boat and even the trained dancers found bits of it hard. Expect them to go through it fast.
I'm trying to find someone to teach me to dance before the next set of auditions I can go for though - I don't think I can get through on just being a character.
@Natalie - Did I read your post right? Did you get offered a contract of about a month?
Astya x
Woooooohoo, its almost 2012 people!!
Anyway, What is Talent pool (the job)? Can someone explain it to me? It sounds interesting..
The Talent Pool is what Disney places you in after your interview if they think you have what they're looking for in a Cast Member. It means that your application has been successful, and that if and when a contract becomes available that meets your availability and skills, they'll consider you as a candidate. If you get in to the Talent Pool, then the whole application process sort of becomes a huge waiting game!
So much good news! Welcome to the new Disney hopefuls!
Well I just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year! Let's hope it will bring us many opportunities (or perhaps even fulfill our Disney wishes)! <3
happy new year everyone!
Thanks so much for all that info Astya, that's really helpful. Can anyone who's auditioned before remember any specific dance moves they had to do? I could try and brush up on a few basics before next week.
And happy new year, everyone!
Hey guys,
I've just been reading through this thread, and a lot of people seem to be talking about the open auditions for characters/parade etc. Is there an audition due to be held in January? Can someone tell me when/where it is? Or how I can find out? :)
Thanks!
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10th and 11th January in London. I'm going to go on the 10th.
Hello Mirrorball and Miss loocy!
Im off to the auditions on the 10th aswell and im planning on just turning up! I assumed thats the idea.. otherwise im travelling a very long way for not much XD
Wondered if anyone could help me with a few more things :roll:
1. How many people show up? just out of pure curiosity!
2. Do many people take head shots?
3. Should I take a sandwich? O_o
and finallyyy
4. Im still on the waiting list for braces.. my teeth are pretty straight but my canines are a little off.. will this hold me back to much?
Getting very exited! :D
Quote from: "Astya"Daniel even says on the day, it's more important to smile and give it everything you can (easier said than done though I think!). He even says, they can teach you to dance but can't teach you to smile,
Thank you for the tip! I to have stopped lurking and finally joined! Auditioning in 9 days.... so nervous and yet so excited!!
Thanks everybody for taking the time to share your experiences, its a great help!
Can I ask ... are there any dance moves worth learning? I saw one post, said a 'grapevine' (found it on youtube) - I don't dance.... as you probably guessed from that question! :P
What animations where you all asked to perform??
Hi guys!
I'm going on the 10th too!
MissAerial, its my first time too, but if its any help.. from reading other posts on other forums, I'm taking a bottle of water and something quick and easy to eat (and maybe a tooth brush!) I read on another post over 100 people will turn up. I am taking a head shot, but its just a cropped photo on photo shot, decent looking but nothing professional. And my teeth are ok but not perfect... so your deffo not alone! I'm staying in a hostel and planning to arrive at 9am.. if there are many there I will stay, if not may disappear for 20 minutes and come back?!
Sounds daft... but what are you planning to wear?
@Mirrorball - The dance moves...it's hard to explain really and as my performance showed I didn't memorise it all on the day! Lol.
@MissAriel - Take some water, definitely! It gets very warm in the room. I was only there til around half 12 or something, and I got through the first round, cut at the second but pretty much the last group to dance, so sandwich is optional really! I didn't see anyone else with one.
1 - There were probably around about 150 people, maybe a bit more?
2 - I don't know about head shots. I know successful dancers were asked about resumes...I don't know what goes on one though, is it just a CV??
4 - Don't worry I'm sure it won't, and besides they're not just looking for face characters anyway. You could be great at animation and just do costume, or dance. Not everyone that got through had perfect teeth, there were no 'supermodels', a real mix of people got through. Don't worry, just smile! :D
@Rex - You probably won't have time to eat...it goes through really fast!
Most people wore 'dancer' stuff, leggings etc. I went in jeans and I was about the only one who did (I wouldn't again). Some people just wore trackies though. As long as you can move should be fine. One girl was wearing a yellow thing that looked like it had been made from strips of canary...she got cut right away though...Hehe.
@Astya
Thankyou for the tips! It calms me down alot to hear from people who have been there :). . . ill be sure to pass on the sandwich then!
@Rex
Hello! Im planning on just wearing jogging bottoms and a comfy t shirt or something? Oh and tie my hair off my face and makeup free :)
Im stopping really close by in Covent Garden travellodge so I was thinking of going 9ish as well so you wont be the only one! :)
Hi Rex!
I'm just planning on wearing leggings and a t-shirt. I'm just not sure about shoes 'cause I don't have proper dance shoes and I'm not sure how graceful I can be in trainers!
I haven't booked my tickets yet but I'll be coming down from Northampton in the morning and I'm going to aim to be there about 9:30-9:45ish.
ahhh how exciting!! Well from watching the 'offical' audition advice videos, I think I'm going to wear a blue vest top and a pair of black 3/4 cut track pants, with a pair of fitted shorts underneath. As for shoes I've got nothing dance worthy, so going to pop out later and try and pick something up. I'm just outside of Covent Garden, staying in a hostel called The Generator, are you walking there?? My brothers staying with me, but not coming to the audition. I'm flying in from Spain (but I am English)
as for food.. I was thinking a mars bar :)
ooo so nervous now its starting to feel real!
Have you guys done anything to prepare? Is there much you can do to prepare??
Any tips on following the chirography? Counting or rembering certain moves in order?! I'm sooooo going to mess it up... a smile may be my only hope!
would just like to say good luck! to everyone off to auditions soon :thumbs:
love reading this thread would love to have done something like this when i was younger....making do with visiting the park is good enough though,hope some of you auditioning will be working there by the time i next visit.xx
GOOD LUCK :D
@lynny - Thank you!
@Rex - I've been looking at dance videos on YouTube to try and prepare but I don't know what else to do. Ahhhhh, I'm so nervous!
To people who have been before - what would be a good time to book my train ticket home? I can save about £20 booking in advance and I don't mind wandering around London for a few hours if I get kicked out early!
@lynny - Thankyou very much! :)
@Rex - Wow thats a long way to come for the audition! Ill be walking from my hotel to the audition.. not totally sure how to get there but im arriving the day before so ill work it out :) I also dont have dance shoes.. trainers look like my best bet at the moment? mind you student loan just came in so I could invest XD
preparing ohmigosh..watcing disney princess films back to back XD Also watching youtube videos of character meet and greets ect. and eating healthy! Im scared ill be slightly too big so I thought I better save my chocolate santa for after the audition..
@Mirrorball
I have booked my train for the next day, purely because im being optimistic about having to be there till 7 haha! But there is so much to do in central london that im sure it will be easy to fill the time :) (p.s shows and musicals are much cheaper if you just go on the day and see if there are any tickets ^_^)
@Lynny - Thank you so much!!
@missaerial - I know but staying for 4 days and treating the last 2 as a mini break, plus I was worried they might have to many people and ask some of us to come back on the Wednesday. The weather fordcast for Tuesday is good, cold but no rain so I think I will also walk there, I have my google map printed and ready! But I could get lost in my own drive way so I may grab a cab!
@Mirrorball - I would hang around until at lease 7pm, just incase you are one of the lucky few!
I'm listing to Disney music in the car and also watching youtube videos of Parades and Characters.
I would love to be a Belle or a Mary Poppins.... but would be just as happy being getting my foot in the door!
Think might watch Beauty and the Beast tonight now you have said that!
Will be living on this forum for the next few days! :P Will they play Disney music in the back ground while were warming up, to get us in the mood? :D
Ill be on the forum until the morning I go XD Im far too exited and this way I dont have to annoy my friends by talking about it constantly!
Ah I hope they do play disney songs :)
Do you think they would ask us to come back the next day? O_o my train is booked for 3ish!
I feel the same, I would love to be Ariel but any character (face or otherwise) would be a dream :)
I doubt think they will, but I'm just being overly cautious. I haven't told anyone other than my mum and brother! They all think I'm off for a little holiday! Desperate to tell them though, but scared I might jinx it now! lol! Well I'll be taking my mp3 player for the walk... so I'll be the one singing ''Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious'' through the entrance :P
Well was going to leave buying shoes until tomorrow, but may have to go straight after work now.. all hyped up!
So glad I found other people going to the same audition, don't feel so alien now!
@ All - The two days are seperate auditions, you won't have to come back. There is some Disney music and the music they use for the actual animation and dancing is all Disney, of course! I wouldn't worry as much about shoes, trainers would be fine for the dancing bit.
You guys will love it! It is kinda scary but it's so much fun and the people running it are so nice. I'm excited about going again but they said to wait 6 months!
To prepare, I found the music for the animation round online (It's called Disney Partygras or something like that) and did the 8 beats per character. It's fast on the day! I'm still trying to find the music they used for the dance though!
@Astya - is this the music? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdVWV5H4sAE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdVWV5H4sAE%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
@missariel - Oh, gosh, I'm trying so hard to stay healthy right now but my house is full of leftover food and drink from our NYE party. It's taking a lot of willpower!
I would absolutely love to be a face character but I'd be thrilled to do anything. Just the experience of working at Disney and living in Paris would be amazing.
@astya No maybe i wrote it wrong.. I should be starting in April and staying til September!!!!! .. if theyd email my contract though..
going to ring soon because its been a few weeks!! :/ :(
xxx
@mirrorball thats the music for the animation part yes!! I dont know about the dancing.. :( xxx
@Natalie - That sounds amazing! :)
@Mirrorball, I'm still searching for the dance music, I'll let you know if I find it. It sounds kinda 'jungly', and I can't remember there being any words. Just hoping I'll know it when I hear it!
good luck to everyone auditioning :D aw natalie, still nothing...? x
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10th and 11th January in London. I'm going to go on the 10th.
thank you Mirrorball! Although, I was hoping to go in the summer for a couple of months, but it says these auditions are for Jan-March contracts for 4 month contracts.. Does anyone know if it's possible to get a summer contract as a character/parade/dancer? If so, when would I go to audition...?
Thanks guys!
@Rex Ah ill spot you then XD I fancy watching mary poppins actually!
@Mirrorball Todays healthy eating failed miserably.. Nannas like to feed me :D I am a little worried about that.. what is the highest dress size for face characters?
Can you imagine getting through and then starting in Jan? one week or so to pack XD
I don't know for sure but I've heard the dresses in the US go up to a US size 8 (which is a UK 12) so I assume they will be the same in Paris. I'm a size 8-10 and 5'6"... but I have big teeth and a bumpy nose so I'm not holding out much hope for being a face character! I've done costume work before though (as a giant snowman!) and it was great fun.
Ah ok, im a 10 - 12.. but the princesses all look a little slimmer than me!
5'6 should be ok though? I think its just the faries and alice ect. who have to be smaller than that :) I also have big teeth..and some tattoos O_O but they are hidden and ill use cover up anyway just in case!
Giant snowman sounds fun XD
@missaerial - lol! I'll be there at 9, I'll keep an eye out and try and spot you :D
@ALL - Do they measure you? I know they take height, but do they take waist and bust? Just curious? Girls I'm 26 and a UK size 10 if thats any constellation?!
- Shoes... still shoeless :P been out looking this evening but couldn't decide.. am I better going in regular trainers, canvas ballet style slips or can I just take me shoes off and audition bare foot?
I've already started to pack! hahaha!
@Astya - Thanks so much for the input!
@Mirrorball - thanks for finding the video!
@_Natalie_x - Thanks for confirming it!
:D/
Yeah, 5'6" is within the range for most of the female face characters so I think I'm okay in terms of height and size... it's just the princesses don't look like they have many imperfections! I'm ridiculously pale though so maybe Snow White is a possibility for me!
Giant snowman was great fun - hot and sweaty and I couldn't see anything but I basically got paid to be hugged by children! I'm definitely going to look for more costume character work like that, even if I don't get to work at Disney.
@Miss_Loocy - They say you should be available a max. of 2 months after the audition, but when I went in Nov they had a word with this girl who I was chatting to after her animation round because she had put down the summer as her availability. They cut her but I guess they advised her to come back, she looked perfect 'tinkerbell' size!
@Rex - You're welcome! Sorry if I write a lot, I just remember how nervous I was and I wanted to know literally everything lol.
They only measure your height on the day. They say (and it seems true from who gets through) that they look for lots of shapes and sizes. You don't have to be supermodel skinny or have a perfect figure! They're not just looking for princesses. Trainers will be fine, shoes-wise, I reckon. As long as you can move in them, I don't think they'll judge you on them :P
Good luck all you lot who are auditioning. You'll love it. Try and memorise some of the dance and what music it is for us lot next time we audition! :P
@Astya - no no please type as much as possible, I love reading every bodies experiences and questions! Would it be really odd of me to be bear footed? Because I am really tempted! I'm not worried much about my height and weight, think I will be fit just right for that part, won't be wearing make up, other than mascara. I have a plain vest to wear and a pair of black 3/4 track pants... all in a plastic bag ready to go.... a week early! :P
@All - I just read this from a post all the way back in 2009 is it by chance still true? ..
''You then do stage one, which is an animation round. They give you 5 characters (it's the same for all Disney Auditions) Cowboy, Pirate, Dwarf, Villain and Prince/Princess as well as walking of waving and being full on cheese! You have to 'animate' yourself during the 8 beats and act as that characters... but be OTT and different!''
@Rex haha sounds good! Ill be the blonde one quivering in line XD Also, from what I have heard they still do the same animation exercise..havent picked my dwalf yet!
@Mirrorball.. How ironic that being a giant snowman is hot and sweaty :)!
@Rex - Yeah that's still true. To the Party Gras music, so it's fast! I practiced my moves before I went just so I didn't get a mind-blank on the day.
I can't remember if anyone else was bare-foot, I wasn't looking! Hehe. Do whatever you're comfortable with so you can give your best I guess! Make-up wise some people wore loads and some wore none.
Hey
I received an e-mail saying following my phone interview I was invited to an interview in London at future galleries on January 10,11 or 12th! This is great...except I haven't had a phone interview, and when I looked up recruitment Disney days on google, it appeared these were for characters/parades at pineapple studios?
Basically, is anyone else going to future galleries and is it normal not to have had a phone interview?!
Many thanks :)
@Cendrillon, thanks for the information! :)
Good luck for the people who are going to audition the 10th and 11th in London! I'm not going this time, maybe later this year....got another audition in the Netherlands!
I looked on the internet and they did a first Disney casting in the Netherlands last year, so maybe and hopefully this year again?! That will save me a lot of money (But I don't mind to go to London again, LOVE London, can't wait to go back) !!! [-o<
Rex, it really doesn't matter that you don't have dance shoes. Wear trainers, go bare foot, just do what you are most comfortable with :)
@DisneyBud - Thank you, think I will go in trainers and kick um off before we start maybe?!
@Astya - So if its to music is it like 'dance like a cowboy etc' or just mime real fast.. bit lost now.. sorry if it sounds daft! Ooo which dawf to choose... decisions :P
@All - Again thanks for all the kind words of advise :D I found this on youtube... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pNV5a0V ... ideo_title (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pNV5a0V4cU&feature=channel_video_title%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;) for a complete novice when it comes to dancing will it help at all?
:D/ 1 WEEK TODAY!! :D/
@Rex - Here's what I copied off this thread ages ago, it's still the same!
1st Count of 8 - You walk forward as a cowboy
2nd Count of 8 - You have to walk around in a circle like a Pirate
3rd Count of 8 - You stand on the spot as 1 of the 7 dwarfs
4th Count of 8 - You walk left and right as a villian
5th Count of 8 - You take a bow as a Prince or Princess
Final Count of 8 - You walk off stage as a cast member waving goodbye!
@Astya - THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Blimey will have to think now! :P
@Rex - No worries! Hehe. You get some practice on the day too. If you can when you're there try and remember some of the dance moves and the music, I must have listened to loads of Disney music now and still can't find it!! I keep hoping I'll come across it as part of a parade or something!
Hello, have just been reading through all you posts,
im also auditioning on the 10th in London, very excited yet nervous also!,
I can dance just worried about the acting part as not the best actor!, but think when put on the spot could probably deliver some cheesy faces haha!, although how do villians and pirates walk!? haha!,
and from anyone whos been to an audition previously, do they put you in groups of so many?
or is it solo?
Hope to hear back from someone sooon! Charlotte x
Hi Charlotte! Number 4 member to our audition next week! eek! I'm Emma, hope we all bump into each other some how!
My first time too, I have experience performing for live shows, but I can't dance and just as nervous for the animation section. Reading other people posts its all in big groups, then they cut you by numbers if I understand rightly.
Spending most of my time watching youtube to prepare, well try to prepare! :P
Hello Emma, yes nice to know im not the only nervous one haha!
i think i am going to have a look through you tube! especially pirates walk haha!
do you know what to wite in our resume?
and ohhh i see!, reading all the comments in seems there is a lot of people that go so probably a quicker way to do it!x
well chances are they will look at us and what we are capable of lonnnng before they look at our resumes so i wouldn't worry to much about it.
I have narrowed mine down to fit on one page and have a head shot on back. My photo isn't professionally done, its just a nice photo of me cropped and cleaned up on photo shop and printed on photo paper :)
If I was you I would just stress anything that would be beneficial to them i.e. your dance skills, have you had experience working with children before, performing, team player... those sorts of things.
Keep it short... it sounds like there is going to be a well over a hundred of us! Where are you travelling from?
no your defo not the only nervous one! Were all living on this forum up until the morning of the audition :lol:
...off to watch youtube.com :donald:
You never know it could just be us four XD Hello Emma :)
Hmm its the cowbow and pirate im struggeling with too! I hope im not too nervous on the day!
Would be great to bump into anyone.. despite not knowing what anyone looks like.. you never know! how funny were all going on day one!
Anyone have suggestions what I could do to pass the time on the night before? first time on my own in London! (From a small town XD)
Oright yes i guess so!, just needs previous experiences and and your skills on really then?
And im travelling from Norfolk!, which is taking me nearly 4 hours on coach!, leaving at 4.30am!,
so will be having to get up and ready early haha!, also never even been to London so giving myself 2 hours when arrive to find Pineapple!, although sure will have time for a morning coffee to wake me up haha!
Where are you all travelling from?
And yes im on youtube trying to get inspiration! haha, x
You perform both bits in groups of about 10 I think it was. I didn't take a resume...absolutely no idea what goes on one! And yes, they only look at your resume if you 'pass' the rest.
@Charlotte - is it Pineapple studios? If so it's really close to the tube station...I think it's Covent Garden? And confusingly for us iPhone google map people, right near Pineapple the shop. I nearly had a heart attack when I was directed there, for a second I thought I was totally in the wrong place and not going to make it. Haha.
@Rex - what have you put in performing resumes before??
You guys better tell us all how you get on, I'm excited for you :)
@Astya - Yes Pineapple Dance Studios, and yes iv looked at tube stations!, never even been on a tube!
but have got directions from my coach station to tube stations so sure i will make it in the end!,
It says online to take a CV so want to do one incase i do get through!
Is it in 3 parts? Animation Dance and anything else??
and do they just kind of say your not through or? how does it work!? x
Im travelling from North West Cumbria :) Its right up by scotland ^_^
From what I have heard you get height mesured ect. and looked at, and then Animation and then dance (not necasarilly in that order O_o) and then interview if your lucky enough to get through?
This is all from reading though, its my first time too! :)
Ohh I see! "Follow the dream" hey! Deffiantly what we are doing with all this travelling!
Iv just booked my coach so am getting excited now!, just still sweating it about the animation part but just need to pull it together on the day i think!, its only 8 counts for each isnt it? (of what iv read)
x
think I win on distance, I'm coming from Spain :D from reading the other posts I get the impressing its height and face, dance, animation, interview - and they call out numbers and cut in any of those stages. If I understand it right. I have got a performing background but its with horses, and isn't going to help me much in this audition.. lol.. think I could bring a horse with me?! hehe! The closer this is coming the more I so so want it!
I've very lost with a pirate and slightly lost on a cowboy.. will be practising first thing tomorrow morning!
I will post what I'm wearing the night before the audition so if you want to spot me, I might be slightly easier to find! And I will certainly back on this forum after the audition with good or bad news, kinda feel like I owe it to future auditionies now :P
Good luck to us all! x :D/ x
@Rex - that's why I post so much! Hehe. Plus I'm getting excited for you lot and I really wanna know how you get on and what extra you can tell us that I might have forgotten.
You get measured when you sign in, and you give in a form with basic details on.
You then get a little presentation on the jobs, finances, accommodation, life at Disney, etc. (Very exciting!! :D)
Then you do group instruction and practice of the animation, first everyone, then in halves for rehearsing to music, they break it down for you.
Then you perform in about 10s I think and they do a cut by calling numbers (on your stickers).
You get a couple mins break for water etc, then the remaining lot learn the dance. You do it in sections and they break it down, then again you perform in around 10s and they cut again.
Some people went to try stuff on at that point, and some were asked about CVs but obviously I left then so I don't know what else :(. Hehe.
When you're cut it's not that bad, they're really nice about the whole day. They read out a list of numbers and then say something like 'Thanks, that's all for today' or direct you to the side with everyone else that got through, so listen up! I had to double check my number when they said I'd got through animation lol, I was really shocked. Weirdest bit is standing once you've performed waiting for them to say, but really that only takes a few mins!
It would be gutting to be cut at height and face O_O as there isnt much we can do about that!
@Rex horses could help with cowboy though :D
Posting what were wearing is a good idea :) but there could be loads of us there!
@charlotte Are you just travelling for the day then?
ooh also, is it true that if you get a face character then you arent allowed to say who you will be "friends with".. If this isnt true then i sound a little silly but thats what i heard XD
Ahh im excited, but want it so bad! will be gutted if cut straight away!, are you good at animation then!?
is it just best to be ott? give it all youve got hey!
wish the dancing bit was first as thats what im better at! but have to be an allrounder anyways hey so!
and haha i dont think you could bring a horse :L, pretend hes there for good luck ;)
and yes i am just travelling for the day!, little daytrip to London!, so if cut early will be on the lookout for a Starbucks! haha :) x
Haha same I dont know what to do with my day if im cut early!
I hope the dancing is first too.. I think ill do better at that, although I think ill do ok at animation as long as im not scared! people say to give it all you got, make movements big and SMILE! :D
xx
:D/ haha I already looked for a starbucks on google maps... couldn't find one close enough to hang in before 10.. darn :P but will be at the doors at 9 I think. No I have no real experience to help me with dance or animation I don't think. I'm not so worried to but cut at height and face.. but animation and dance.... so nervous!!
we should make an effort to find each other some how... feel like a little gang now! :P
Will be glad for the experience.. and a trip to London, but truly gutted at the same time! [-o<
Right crew I'm off to my bed, will be back on first thing when I'm at work :roll:
Night Ya'll! :lol:
Goodnight Rex^_^
Yeah we could meet at 9 and calm nerves XD That is if I dont sleep in O_O
Give it your all thats all we can do hey! :D x
But yes i am excited about just going and the experience!
Although being out on the first hurdle wouldnt be good, all that travelling! (N)x
Everyone does animation first. I think they said it's because everyone does a character at some point, even dancers, but some character performers don't dance. Then it's the first cut. It's not like you could walk in and they'd go 'Er...No.' Lol.
Hi guys!
I've just been on my housemate's dancemat in an attempt to get myself vaguely competent at dancing. Gosh, I am so nervous about that.
Regarding the CVs, is it just performance stuff they want or do they want 'normal' jobs on there as well? I usually have two separate CVs - one for my acting work and one for 'proper' jobs!
And hello Charlotte! It's great to know there'll be someone else from the forum there. We should definitely all make the effort to find each other. Unless we get a sudden heatwave, I'll probably be wearing a purple hat with a flower on it when I arrive so I'll be easy to spot!
I'm going to be hanging round in London all day whatever happens 'cause I booked the cheapest train I could find which isn't until 8:15. I think I'm going to have to take a book...
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Thanks :) Updated it up till December 30th, then just 3 days left to type up. It was a really fun (but physically exhausting) experience all in all.
Oh my gosh I'm so excited for everyone! I almost feel like I'm going with you I'm all psyched up already haha.
@Tiffanyfinsy, I'm joining you in waiting for another Talent Casting in The Netherlands. Would save me so much money indeed. But I think I will go to the Paris one if it doesn't come; I was planning to go to one in March or so. I almost feel the need to e-mail them to ask if they are planning on doing one since there were two last year haha, but I wouldn't dare..
Just to be sure though, does a "Talent Casting" just follow the routine of "auditions"? I think it must but haha never too sure.
And about the you have to be available max. two months after your audition is that really true? I thought it was six months and it would be kind of hard for me to audition in the two months prior to my availability so I thought I would just audition in March (I'm available starting July or August, not sure yet but somewhere around there)..
Also does anyone know if the Paris auditions will have the information (at the beginning mostly, about Disney life etc.) in English or just in French? I'm a bit nervous about not understanding it haha..
@Missariel; To answer your question about face: if you become a face character I would definitely not risk saying who you are friends with, they are really strict on that. They don't want that kind of information to get out to keep the magic real (for the little ones :) ). I've heard of many cases when someone posted their "friend" on say, facebook and got fired pretty much immediately.
@Mirror ball - I wondered if stuff like that would help! I got Zumba for Wii lol.
@Nao - I feel like that too! Can't wait to audition again hehe. How did you get on when you went?
@Astya: I didn't actually audition before! I'm pretty young so I thought it would be better to wait until I'd actually be 18 in the 6 month-frame haha. But planning to go to Paris because travelling there seems easier for me than to travel to London (especially because I know the place better too). When are you planning on going again? Where are you from? :)
Hi - I was wondering if anyone else was going to London next week for interviews (not for the characters and dancers, but for working in the shops, restaurants and rides etc). I got an email yesterday saying I could sign up for one of the dates online, so I'll be there on the 11th. Just thought it'd be worth seeing whether anyone on here was going to be there as would be nice to have someone to say hi to!
Thanks x
Don't believe it... been looking for dance lessons in English (living in Spain) for weeks and weeks now.... few days before the audition and I find one when I wasn't looking... typical!!! O well.. at least I know where to go when I return!
@missaerial, mirrorball, charlottewelsh if we all plan to get there at 9 we might just be able to find each other in the door filling out forms? I'll let you know what I'm wearing over the weekend. i'll try to remember my red pen with a dinosaur hanging off it.. that'll help me stand out a bit more, hehe!
I just printed my cv off ... FAIL! I bought photo paper with the idea of printing my photo on one side, cv on the other.. photo came out great :D but the ink wont dry for my cv on the other side!! Will have to print it on normal paper.. gutted! lol!
Think I've got my cowboy pretty down, still lost for a pirate, was thinking of doing sleepy for a dawf but I figure most people will do sleepy and grumpy?!
(so so pleased I found this forum, much less nervous and lost and far more over excited!)
Hello!, my very gay friend is coming along with me now as also auditioning so will make it less daunting and also hopefully less chance of getting lost with two of us! also he is such a laugh so think you will spot us easily! haha!
Yes i was thinking of sleepy or grumpy but have decided on sneezy now! just got the other things to work on! but 6 days to go hey! practise practise!, i think is so helpfull that we have been told on here in advance what to expect and what is in the animation part as has gave us more time to prepare! x
I've already booked my train tickets and I don't get in to Euston until 9.10, so I will probably get to Pineapple for about 9.30.
I'm having the same problem trying to decide on a dwarf - Sleepy was my first thought too but I think he will probably be a popular one, so I'm leaning towards Bashful.
Yeah, fantastic! My brother is coming with me, but dropping me off at the door and going to find friends he use to go to uni with, I have printed my step by step map out on google to follow :P I think Sneezy would be a good one. Worried that people have said you have to do it really really fast, but hey ho, feeling much more prepared than most people will be now so thats good. So going to mess the dancing up for sure (if I'm lucky enough to go through!)
@mirrorball - ooo bashful on the spot thought of him, but figured it would be quiet hard?! I'm worried about sleepy being to popular as well. Shame your coming in later but we'll all find each other... somehow! :P
@Nao - I'm going again at the end of the summer, hoping to go around September cos I have other stuff happening til then and I can save up some money. I'm from the Midlands so I'll go to London :) If I don't get through then I might go for a shop job or something. I don't know how to improve my dancing though, I've been looking for adult dance classes but trying to start learning at 23 isn't that common apparently, and I don't have any dancer friends. :/
I don't think it matters too much if you do the same dwarf as others. I did grumpy and still got through, just whatever you do, do it big :D
@Rex - It is fast changing between characters, but if you've listened to the music online it won't be too surprising anyway, and some people won't know in advance what they have to do, etc. Just try and relax and enjoy it. I've never done anything like the Disney audition before, so I was really nervous but really it honestly is good fun :)
sorry to backtrack but btw @_Natalie_x and @rebecca, did you have to speak much French when you rang them back regarding the text about your contract?
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE GOING FOR CHARACTER AUDITIONS, i'm excited for you all! ^.^
Quote from: "sineadlemonade"sorry to backtrack but btw @_Natalie_x and @rebecca, did you have to speak much French when you rang them back regarding the text about your contract?
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE GOING FOR CHARACTER AUDITIONS, i'm excited for you all! ^.^
They couldn't understand my last name (Hibbard is a stupid name hahah) so they switched to English! And I think that Natalie spoke English from the start, so it's okay to do that. They don't mind (: Have you had a text? x
Quote from: "hattie_jackson"Hi - I was wondering if anyone else was going to London next week for interviews (not for the characters and dancers, but for working in the shops, restaurants and rides etc). I got an email yesterday saying I could sign up for one of the dates online, so I'll be there on the 11th. Just thought it'd be worth seeing whether anyone on here was going to be there as would be nice to have someone to say hi to!
Thanks x
Yes, I am! So excited but nervous arghhh :P
@Astya - could you send me a youtube link to the music please?
@Rex - This should be it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdVWV5H4sAE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdVWV5H4sAE%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;) I think the actual bit you perform to starts at around 14 seconds in.
This might sound like a silly question but are we allowed to make any noise during the animation or does it have to be silent miming?
Thanks Astya! Got to be quiet a happy cowboy and pirate then... lol! and Mirrorball, don't think that was a silly question I was wondering that.. but I'm planing on being silent just incase :)
In this context, what exactly is "animation"?
Quote from: "rebecca"Quote from: "sineadlemonade"sorry to backtrack but btw @_Natalie_x and @rebecca, did you have to speak much French when you rang them back regarding the text about your contract?
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE GOING FOR CHARACTER AUDITIONS, i'm excited for you all! ^.^
They couldn't understand my last name (Hibbard is a stupid name hahah) so they switched to English! And I think that Natalie spoke English from the start, so it's okay to do that. They don't mind (: Have you had a text? x
Every character I met there could speak very very little French so it's completely fine to not talk any apparently. :?
@That is a good question, although if the music is loud i should think its silent?
But i was also wondering that,
+ is that the youtube link to the animation music or dance?x
Animation. If you guys can remember any of the music or moves from the dance section after your audition and could feed that back, that'd be ace ;)
Animation is silent really, yeah.
@Alan - The animation bit is like mime/acting. :)
Quote from: "rebecca"Quote from: "sineadlemonade"sorry to backtrack but btw @_Natalie_x and @rebecca, did you have to speak much French when you rang them back regarding the text about your contract?
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE GOING FOR CHARACTER AUDITIONS, i'm excited for you all! ^.^
They couldn't understand my last name (Hibbard is a stupid name hahah) so they switched to English! And I think that Natalie spoke English from the start, so it's okay to do that. They don't mind (: Have you had a text? x
Ahh that's a relief! Yes my names awkward too so i'll have the same problem :L
I haven't had a text yet :( but I've asked for a summer contract so i'm not expecting anything for a long while anyway...by the time I get it you'll probably be working there (eeeeee exciting!) xo
Thanks, Astya. I figured it would probably be silent - I just hoped I might be able to do my evil laugh in the villain bit! Never mind.
@ sineadlemonade: you definitely have to keep me posted on application/contract updates because I'm hoping for summer, too!
It's so exciting to see this many people applying, just imagine if we all got to be Cast Members together haha (:
Oh my gosh well now im far too exited.. 5 Sleeps! XD
It would be amazing if we were all out together, Natalie arrives 2 weeks after me so we'll be there at the same time :D Get out here everybody (; x
omg you guys are sooooo lucky!!!
Ahhhh getting so close... so excited now!! Watched most of Beauty and the Beast last night for the first time in years... forgot how scary it was! lol! Listening to Disney music in the car (well singing as loud as I can to it!) and watching youtube videos of parades at every given chance!!
Still nervous for the animation part... is it dancey type mime to the music or do you mime as if the music wasn't there... if that makes any sence at all!
Hope were all united in dlp one day... would be amazing... then to read back on all these posts... ahhh!!
Not long now :D
Hehe. :) I'm excited and I'm not even going this time lol.
You mime for animation, it's not dancing, just acting :) Don't worry though, really, they explain it all on the day! Easy to say I know :)
Thanks Astya :D
I've become obsessed with this forum.. I've been checking it more than my facebook! :lol:
Just taking my dog for a walk... used it as animation practice time (good thing dogs don't judge!) feeling much better about it, still nervous though!
Bit pickled with this 8 paces thing.. I realised I can not move and count at the same time! think this will hopefully be my last question... do you have to keep walking or can you pause for a second then carry on again (as part of the animation of course)
not long now gang!
.... of to play broadway on the nintendo wii..... every little helps! :lol:
Haha! That's so funny Rex, I bought that in the run up to my audition too! They even have a Lion King dance. :D I got Zumba II for Wii for Xmas, maybe that'll sort out my dancing before the next audition. I don't really know how to work on it. :/
You have to go straight through in time to the music in animation. The music helps you count anyway, but it is really fast to change between characters!
I was playing Zumba earlier wierdly enough aha, and thought it'd be a good way for non dancers to get used to picking up routines quickly... wierd eh! Esp if you do lots of different ones. Good luck (': x
Yeah, you have noooo idea how helpful you have been, thank you soooo much!! I don't think I'll have problem through the changes just the timing... so can't wait! Do we do it all at the same time or one after the other? Do they tell you to change, or do you count then change? So many questions just when I think I've covered it all!
I have zumba 1.. hard work!! but really good!!
'O I just can't wait to be king'! Hhahaha gotta love that song!... right enough typing.... gotta get dancing!
Type you all later xx
Haha. I was like that :D I added Natalie on facebook and bombarded her with questions lol.
You practise it and they count and tell you when to change, but when you perform you perform in around 10s I think, in 2 lines and they don't tell you, you have to remember, but seriously they go through it enough times it's okay. I think the thing to remember is, they want to see your best, not scare you :)
@Rebecca - That was my hope!! I'm a musician so I have good timing, just I don't dance like a dancer, I'm not used to the steps and my moves are tentative. I found it really difficult to learn the whole thing in the time.
LOL, I've been on the dancemat again today, trying to improve my moves. I have decent rhythm (or at least I like to think so...), it's just learning steps that I have such little experience in. The last time I had to learn a dance was nearly nine years ago and that was a really simple square dance!
I've been practising my animation moves to the Party Gras music on YT as well so hopefully I'll be okay with the counting and changing by next week. Eeek, I'm so nervous!
I had another thought, do it infront of a mirror so you can practise smiling while trying to keep up haha! We have a massive mirror in the front room so I can see how stupid I look and the faces...... oh dear lord they're terrible! Oooooh I'm so excited for you all!! x
Well of course the auditions in a dance room so you have a big mirror there too hehe. I just kept catching sight of myself compared to the dancers who'd come in stage make up and thinking 'wow I look pale' lol. Next time I go I will wear a bit of blush and eyeliner. I had a cold coming on and I'd been up since about quarter to 5...I didn't look my best lol.
Quote from: "rebecca"It would be amazing if we were all out together, Natalie arrives 2 weeks after me so we'll be there at the same time :D Get out here everybody (; x
ahhh my god, if i don't end up with a contract (heaven forbid) i'll probably have to pay the park a visit just to see you guys haha
@Cendrillon you too, we'll probably find out at the same time then >.<
everyone auditioning for characters, watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-rubFlyv0c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-rubFlyv0c%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;) my friend showed it to me and i found it hilarious (maybe it's just me though :roll: ) i hope it makes you smile (and maybe inspires you?) :) x
Quote from: "sineadlemonade"Quote from: "rebecca"It would be amazing if we were all out together, Natalie arrives 2 weeks after me so we'll be there at the same time :D Get out here everybody (; x
ahhh my god, if i don't end up with a contract (heaven forbid) i'll probably have to pay the park a visit just to see you guys haha
@Cendrillon you too, we'll probably find out at the same time then >.<
i'm sure you will get a contract, they're just taking their time as usual (; summer will be fabby, esp if there's a group of us! so get on it auditionees for next week aha x
Well spent a good 2 hours parading in my living room... just dance 1 and broadway accomplished.. pleasantly surprised myself actually.
I have relatively good rythum, just as long as I don't have to use my arms and feet at the same time! :P (actually thats not really a joke)
For the comment on the mirrors.. I pull the worst faces, so will be practising not looking like I'm trying to fart while dancing first thing in the morning! :lol:
Omfg I just wrote like an essay and then deleted it by accident. Damn this iPod!!!!! :'(
Ok I'll try and write it again..
Heeey guys I wish I was going to the auditions in a few days just cuz it's fun and I wanna meet all the amazing magic forum people!! ;) :D
Sinead and cendrillion, you're gonna have to let us n ow as soon as you get your texts, would be sooo cool if we were all over ther at the same time, or working in a similar place!!! Crazy unlikely but you never know :p
@rex havent seen your posts here before so I guess you're new well HELLO !! Nice to meet you I'm Natalie :D good idea playin on just dance, every bit of movement practice you can get is a plus, can't do any harm really can it?! :D I've got an Xbox so I'm on dance central 24/7 hahahaha :D
Best of luck everyone who's auditioning, let know how it goes :D
I darent scroll cuz I'll probably delete everything but for whoever posted that video of goofy, LOL amazing! Bounced straight back up though didn't he!! Once I saw Winnie the pooh crouched down having a photo with a child and he just lost balance and rolled backwards on his bum it was so funny.
Hope you're all having a magical day and here's a lil treat, ;) a preview from Tangled Ever After, a short that premieres before beauty and the beast in cinemas (if it ever comes over here) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Eth94nB ... ata_player (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Eth94nBIIk&feature=youtube_gdata_player%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;) :D xx
Hello future face characters!
Today will be my last day on the forum :O Im off to carlisle tomorrow and staying there until my train so I wont be able to get online after today!
Good luck to everyone and I hope we all get through :D (good thinking those practicing on Wii ect.! )
If you want to spot me at the auditions ill be there at 9 by myself, Blonde shoulderlength hair, red/purply top, black pants, a grey coat if its cold and a terrified expression on my face! :D
hope some of you recognise me :)
See you all there! eek! :D xx
@MissAriel,
Good luck to youuu!, we will all have to come on here and let everyone know how we got on!, Excited! :) x
Have fun in Carlisle, missariel, and I'll see you on Tuesday!
GOOD LUCK!!! :D Let us know how you get on, that goes for everyone!! :)
Speaking of dancing...I'm watching Riverdance on tv. I wish I was graceful! Lol.
@Missariel Well good luck in advance! :)
I hope all of you will let us know how it goes!
It would be amazing if there was like a big magicforum-crew out there in Disneyland haha! I think it would be such fun to meet all of you!! So fingers crossed for each and everyone of you :)
good luck everyone! y'all had better report back asap :D x
Ahhh so near now!! Good Luck Amy! Will keep my eye out for you... I've got straighted hair brown with grown out blond highlights, black 3/4 lenght pants with AERIE written on the side in grey, green vest, over a white vest and I THINK a blue adidas hoodie!! - will have no shoes on in the dance hall :D
WOOP WOOP!
Quote from: "Nao"It would be amazing if there was like a big magicforum-crew out there in Disneyland haha! I think it would be such fun to meet all of you!! So fingers crossed for each and everyone of you :)
I know, right?! That would be so fantastic!
Good luck to everyone with auditions coming up, I'm crossing all my fingers and toes for you (:
thanks for all the support for us guys! x
OK question for everyone that HAS auditioned before...
If there was ANYTHING you could change about yourself (what you did/look like etc) in your audition what would you have done differently?
Wish I was a size 8 ;) haha! Plus worn red lipstick :D x
Ill look out for you :D
SO exited!
@Natalie.. ah i was planning on going bare faced.. would you advise the lipstick? ^_^
I know they say all this about "Disney prefer natural" and all that but people are fully stage made up and I honestly think that's the way to go. It's different for everyone but unless eveerryyonnee is natural I think me personally js look washed out and definitely not my best! That's just what id do, but seriously evryone is different and it's just what u feel more comfortable like and what you think they want from you if that makes sence :D x
I agree Natalie. I just remember looking at myself in those big mirrors next to the other girls and thinking I looked really pale and my face looks really round and my eyes don't stand out lol (I wasn't very well either and was feeling a bit bleurgh). Next time I'm def putting some makeup on, just eyeliner and stuff, I'm not going OTT. I don't know whether that makes the difference though, dyou think they could see if you're good for a face character even without makeup? From what I remember, the girls they pulled out to look at were made up stage-stylee.
@Nao: Join the club! Last year they did a kind of audition for Disneyland, but I didn't know that, until my dad saw it on the internet! So maybe in going to email that person who organize it in Holland, that would be so much better! But hopefully not much of people in Holland know this haha! I can't go to Paris for the auditions I think, because I can't speak French :( So then I still will be London, But I love the city so..I don't mind :)
On topic: The first round is animation. If you are not make it to the next round (dancing), you don't get the chance to dance! I asked to the man with long hair, glasses I guess (Because I was a little upset because i was doing too much, Anyway I don't know his name anymore, but I was kind of the boss there) and he said to me that EVERYONE will doing animation, so that I why they do animation in the first round. On the day, you need to make it to both the rounds (dancing and animation, not only animation). I though the dance was really fast, but not that difficult. If you never had dancing lessons it just a beginner, its pretty hard to do it (I have been dancing for 10/11 years).
But people: SMILE SMILE SMILE!!! Even If its hot, too hard do to everything and you are not seeing enough because there will be a lot of people. Just do YOUR thing, not too much. If you not make it, accept it and audition another time! Is all Okay!
By the way, I though there where a lot of girls who wearing SO much make-up, really too much. I was only wearing eyeliner and a little bit mascara, I think that its okay (Its not a "who's the pretty one" game). I think the most important thing is SMILE, doing your OWN thing and not doing too much, because then I will be looking fake. For my feelings, I lost myself a little because I only though: I need to be orginal, so I did too much and was cut off and I regret it, BUT, next time its my time!! Luckily I got a new friend because of the auditions, visit with her all the greatest things in London (London eye, London bridge and more) so, It was still a good thing!
Good luck everyone who are going in a couple days!!! Im excited for all of you, can't wait for the stories! :thumbs:
Oh and 1 thing: You will keep remembering the Disney song that will be playing though the animation and dancing round, still have the song in my head.. :roll: (I auditioned the 22th of november 2011)!
@Tiffany - If you can remember the dance music, can you find it on youtube and post it?? It's been driving me mad! I can remember the animation but not the dance.
@Astya: Yess, I going to look on YouTube, and I just realized that I filmed a little bit of the dance with my iPhone! So maybe I can post it? Its 10 secondes or something because someone was standing for me -___-
Anyway, I going to look for it! Don't know If I find it today, because I need to peform in 2 hours! Doing my best If I can :)
If someone knows how I can post a video from my iPhone here, then it will be great!!
Hi everyone!
I'm going to the non-character interview in London on 10th January and was just wondering for those of you that have had Disney interviews what sort of questions are asked and what is the format of the interview (I pressume it will be in French?!) just so I know what to prepare for! Apologies if this question has been asked previously! Also if theres anyone who will be attending the same interview let me know!
Thanks!
GUUUUY!
Anyone going to the audition on January 10th? So nervous. I pretty sure that I'm not pretty enough to work for Disney and that there is 99.9% of me not getting through the first round but I'm going anyway. I just want to see what it's like.
Who else is going?
@AbiMarsh from what i remember, French-wise they ask you: Why you want to work at Disney, your availability, and what area you want to work in (restaurants, shops, rides)...they started the interview in English, and if you don't understand anything you can ask them to repeat it :)
@melonyrose i'm pretty sure there's no such thing as 'not being pretty enough to work for Disney', honestly, just be yourself, smileeeee and you'll be fine! (ridic clichéd i know) besides, they care more about how well you can speak French and you suitability for the job :)
GOOD LUCK BOTH OF YOU, let us know how it goes :D
@Natalie it was me who posted that video :p I'M SO EXCITED FOR TANGLED EVER AFTER, omg :')
@ melonyrose hey welcome! there is 5 of us (including yourself) going to the character auditions, disney are looking for big smiley happy people... not super models, so don't put yourself down.. keep ya chin up and give um a big smile! Keep an eye out for us.. were going to try and bump into each other at 9 :D
(read from pages 86 to now, will give you loads of help!)
Everyone is so friendly! You're all amazing! Haha
My train arrives at London Waterloo at 9:05 so I should hopefully be at pineapple for around 9:30 (if I don't get lost that is). I hope to see you guys there!
Now just trying to figure out how to perform at the character animation part! Actually harder than it sounds.
xo
Good luck to everyone has interviews. To those in the talent pool - do you know how likely it is that we will get a contract? and when do we find out?! Needing to make other plans if I can't work there...
A couple of the girls heard a few weeks ago about their contract - so that's proof that the contracts do exist I guess! I'm still waiting to hear about a summer contract though. When did you apply for, mchakraverty?
Quote from: "mchakraverty"Good luck to everyone has interviews. To those in the talent pool - do you know how likely it is that we will get a contract? and when do we find out?! Needing to make other plans if I can't work there...
When did you say you could start? They're kind of slow to respond haha, it's a fairly long process.. x
oooo guys my last night on here tonight before the audition, as I fly out first thing tomorrow morning! eek!!
Any last wise words?
Good Luckk :) x
Have fun Rex. That's all you can do. Be yourself x 100 and SMILE :D And just remember, you can always audition again, you don't know what they're looking for specifically so just give your best :)
@Tiffany - ACE! :D If I PM you my email address can you email it to me??
Good luck everyone! Hurry back and let us know how you got on. xx
Have a good trip, Rex, and I will see you the day after tomorrow!
Hi everyone!
I had an account here before but forgot the password AND the username. Haha. Anywho, just thought I would pop by to say hello! I am auditioning in London for Female Look Alike roles in the 11th and am so excited and nervous! I would LOVE to be a part of Disney's 20th Anniversary. :)
I am confused about the eight beats thing. For instance for cowboy do you do eight different poses/movements to eight seperate beats? Ahhh!
ahh mirrorball yes you will! your purple flower hat right?? I'm in 3/4 lenght AERIE track pants :)
Hi aeriabelle, you've joined us late, there is now 6th of us going to the 11th auditions! The best advice I could give you is read this thread from pages 88 (I think) to this one :D
Thanks for all the support guys!! xx
Hi Rex! I have been reading since about page 90 so I will do that! Everyone here is so lovely and supportive, hope to bump into anyone of you! :D
Well its 6.30am and I'm just about to leave for the airport :D
Have a good audition folks! Hopefully see most of you there!
:D/
No Disneyland Paris for me this time :( didnt make it through the animation, I think nerves got the better of me! I wasnt prepared for so many people, and it seemed that most of them had loads of dance experience or had been to lots of Disney auditions before..very disapointed and right now it feels rubbish but im sure ill try again as soon as i can...for now ill sit in my hotel room and eat my whole chocolate santa!
To anyone who did get through, well done! It wasnt easy and I hope you went all the way to the end :)
@Rex, I spotted you a few times but you were always at the other side of the room from me! I also didnt know your real name and you didnt turn round when I shouted 'Rex' hehe How did you do??? I hope you got through! xx
Hello All
My name is lily, just joined the forum
I am off to the casting tomorrow very nervous yet excited.
has any1 been b4? I just dont know what to do or what they expect us to do ect any advise?
for all those who have gone 2 day best of luck and those who have been previously just want to know if there were many black females going for the role of princess tiana? thnks
Hi Ariel - Aww, I'm really sorry to hear that :( :( :( Easy to say but don't feel too sad, it does feel rubbish but you just have to remember you don't know what they're looking for. They might have been looking for more guys, or a certain height or anything. There's always a next time :D (Least that's what I'm telling myself lol)
@Lily - if you look back a few pages we've been discussing the auditions in massive length so you can find loads of info there :) I don't think they cast people just for one role, so you could end up as her but you'd also be other characters too, if that makes sense!
@lily yes start from page 88, I'm guessing there were around 10ish people possibly auditioning for tiana today, best of luck to you!! :D
No me niether guys... didn't make it through the animation, let the nerves kick in and just lost what I was doing when it came to crunch time. OMG Missaerial.. I looked and looked and thought I see people that may have been you but wasn't sure, I am almost certain Mirrorball was 2 people behind me in the que outside, but I was with my bro at the time and when we got in she took her hat off! :(
Could not belive the turn out... it was soooooo daunting!! Well over 300 hundred people squished into one little room was pretty impressive, I think I was over whelmed! Think I still am!
I will audition again I think, but I won't make so much of an effort next time (traveled from Spain) now I know EXSACTLY what they want from the animation and the music is the mardygra party tune, I think I will wait then practice practice practice, I felt pretty confidence in the rehersal part.. then just went to muss in front of the judges.... gutted... but hey ho fantastic experiance, I've had a great day in London with my brother. Until next time :)
Mirrorball, charlottewelsh and aerialbelle, hope you had better luck!!
Wow Rex - Over 300!! I'm sure there weren't that many when I went! Eek. Now I'm nervous about going next time haha.
When you guys get through wait till you get on the other end in Paris when you arrive - on the first day there were 550 of us in a few tiny rooms and corridors!! :shock:
aw bad luck Rex and missariel ): so gutted for you, at least now you know what to expect next time! it sounds like they're really specific for what they want at each audition, next time might be your day. :D
Quote from: "Astya"Have fun Rex. That's all you can do. Be yourself x 100 and SMILE :D And just remember, you can always audition again, you don't know what they're looking for specifically so just give your best :)
@Tiffany - ACE! :D If I PM you my email address can you email it to me??
Good luck everyone! Hurry back and let us know how you got on. xx
@Astya: Yes, that's good! Then I will be sending you my beautiful 10 secondes video hahaha!
I can't find the music of the dance, looked all over the internet..Anyway, its very "parade'ing and I can only hear one lyric: "drifting in the ocean, slipping the sea" or something! Maybe somebody remember this lyric? :mrgreen:
On topic: Aawh, I'm sorry for you guys Rex and Missariel, hopefully next time better! You did you thing and you can't change it :( It will be alright!
Sorry to hear that guys :( but as everyone's said, you go into those auditions without any clue what they're looking for that day. So keep your head high, and your time will most definitely come!
Hey guys, I've just got home. I didn't make it through either, unfortunately.
I definitely wasn't expecting there to be that many people - I was chatting to one girl while we were waiting who had been to a couple of Disney auditions before and she said she'd never seen one with so many people. That alone made it difficult because there was hardly any room to move while we were practising - and I really underestimated how quick the animation was going to go! I'd prepared so much that there just wasn't time to do, which really threw me off. I tried to keep smiling but I could feel myself rushing through the moves, and there were so many professional dancers there, I must have looked awful!
I'm glad I went though. If I ever go again I'll have a better idea of what's required and I had a really good day in London! I went to the British Museum after I got out and I spent most of the afternoon wandering around there. That might sound really dull to some people but I love museums!
@Mirrorball Your right there were loads of dancers! Watching other peoples animation it looked like they were dancing then and I was more like doing impressions! Thats so weird I went to the british museum too XD
@Rex I was the one with the starfish in her hair :) xx
I didn't get through either :( So dissapointed. I didn't think I would be I still had some hope lol. For a minute I though I got through because the man wrote something on my card but then he didn't shout my number.
@missariel - I know you don't know me but I've been reading this thread and I actually saw a girl sat infront of my during the presentation with a starfish hair clip and I thought 'wow, that hairclip is amazing. she totally looks like ariel' even though I didn't get to see your face lol.
I didn't see any of you guys there unfortunatly :(
:( I'm so sorry to hear that guys! Will you audition again? I'm going to go again around August I think.
TIffany sent me the video, so I shall now be looking madly for the music! Made me feel a bit sad though cos of how badly I stuffed it up and how much I want to go lol.
Dearies, I'm so sad you didn't get through!! I was rooting for everyone, but alas. Well you never know, a lot of things in the "show business" are based on luck anyway so you just have to be what they are looking for on that particular day and sometimes you're not, but that's no biggie, they'll always be looking for other kinds of people next time so better luck next time right? Nerves are not your friend, I understand completely how that must feel, I also tend to get nervous in front of judges and such.. But I bet you weren't as bad as you think you were!
The number of people makes me SO nervous though D: I am TINY so they wouldn't even be able to see me, I'm sure. And I'm scared that in a room full of people my face will look tiny, super-Asian (while I'm really only half) and featureless. I'm a nut when it comes to Make-Up that doesn't bleed all the way over my face. Maybe it's time to invest in a reaaaally good eye-liner for the audition haha. Also pretty bummed that they won't be able to recruit me for any face characters except Mulan and maybe Pocahontas if she's not tall. Maybe Snow White would work with some make-up. But I feel like as an Asian I might have less chance that they will ever select me as a face character. It's okay though, I like fur characters too. :)
Oh, by the by Tiffany, is there any way you could make it like a private video on youtube somewhere so more of us could see it? :O I'm really curious as to what kind of dancing to expect at all haha.
Ooh, Nao, a little off topic but you should get Urban Decay Primer potion and a gel eyeliner. I've fallen asleep in mine and it stays put!
V__V I'm so sad you guys didn't get in! :( i've heard that character auditions are supposed to be the same as, if not harder than west end auditions, so i wouldn't worry too much, as everyone's been saying, you can always try again ^.^
@Astya omg really?! i'm constantly on the search for the perfect liquid eyeliner *completely non-disney & off topic*
@Astya: Jeeeeeeeeej, you got the video! You remember it again haha? :)
@Nao: I can try it, but I don't know If it works! Im going to try it tomorrow, If I'm on the computer or laptop or something, I'm almost everytime on my iPhone lol! *AND I know, really off topic but: You are that girl who's living in the Netherlands too right? Because I'm using eyeliner from "HEMA!!!!!" its not expensive, easy to bring it on and it stays well!*
'Rex - Thank you for the goodluck wishs but I wasn't able to actually make it TO the audition because there was a sudden family emergency. Grrr.
But next time: I.AM.THERE.
Sorry to hear those who didn't get through but auditions are quite frequent so plenty of opportunities ahead! :D
@ArielBelle ahh, that's too bad! I hope everyone in your family is okay though!
@Tifannyfinsy and Astya: OT but thanks for the tips, I had heard that Urban Decay Primar is good (although expensive) and I own quite a good liquid liner I THINK. But I never know what's good to use on my lower lash line grr, I've been using Bourjois I think, although it's like really old. Maybe I should just buy a higher end kohl pencil (I like that best for the lower lash line hehe)..
@sineadlemonade SAME AS/HARDER THAN WEST END AUDITIONS? Darn, I'm screwed haha.
If it's just for the top lash, the Maybelline Gel Liner is fabby (: It's not too expensive and lasts ages. Plus it is really smudgeproof - I ended up in the river once and it didn't smudge at all! Only downside is that it takes a bit of practise to get right. But it is lush!
@Nao - I have max factor 'colour perfection' eyeliner for under my eyes, it seems pretty resistant and it's not that expensive :)
Hey people, I recently passed my audition and now on the waiting list. I would love as much advice from people who have been there already as I'm very nervous and haven't been to Paris before :(
I've heard that you can wait ages for a call, but when you do, do they expect you to make your own way there by yourself? Or do they email/post a easy step by step journey pack of some kind?
I know you need to get to the Fantasia Building, but from the airport how would I get there? Are they helpful at all with your journey? [-o<
Ah congrats!! :D Very exciting!! I'd love to help but I failed the dance. :(
Maybe you can help us find the dance music on youtube! Lol.
@sd1988 - They send you an email with the best ways to get to the Fantasia building from each airport, along with a kind of map (: It doesn't look tooooo hard! When do you want to go out? x
Hi everyone! It's great that a lot of you went to the last audition! Hope you had fun! It was the first step you took to experience the disney magic yourself in the entertainment department of Disneyland Paris.
PLEASE remember that even though you might have not got through, it's not always because you're not good or anything like that. I can't stress enough that Disneyland Paris is NOT looking for the best dancers to join their entertainment department. I see that a lot of you got stressed out by seeing a lot of professional dancers next to you that might have appeared to be very confident and have gone to a lot of disney auditions...
Well, think to yourself, why do they always have to come back? Because they are not PERFORMING. That is the key in a Disney Audition. It's not about doing your "pas de bourrée" or "chassé" perfectly, it's all about your presence and smile. You have to be the cheesiest person alive and use BIG movements. Even if you are not a dancer, you CAN get through the dance rounds if you just DISCO and that is probably what they said at the audition aswell. Remember that there are 2 sort of contracts (character only and character & parade) and you can still climb up to "dance" in the parade once you are here.
Of course, like earlier said, always hold on to the fact that they are not always looking for your height and/or facial features. HOWEVER there is always the waiting list they can put you on, so you should ALWAYS try your best.
KEY TIPS:
- FROM THE MOMENT YOU COME IN THE STUDIO, BE INTERESTED!! THEY ARE WATCHING YOU ;)
- MAKE "FRIENDS", BE SOCIAL!
- SMILE THE WHOLE TIME!
- BIG MOVEMENTS IN EVERY PERFORMANCE
- EYE CONTACT WITH JURY (CONFIDENCE)
- DURING THE DANCE PART: ALWAYS KEEP ON MOVING AND END IT WITH A BANG!
- BEFORE AND AFTER EVERY PERFORMANCE: STAAAAAY ON YOUR LITTLE SPOT AND DON'T MOVE. BE PROFESSIONAL!
And above all: HAVE FUN! If you can't do all of this, don't even bother to audition...
Oh and don't pin me on this, but I don't think the casting directors like people with any Disney related stuff on or people that try to dress up as a disney character (even a seastar in your hair, sorry). It's cute and all, but no... They will think for you, they will see if you MIGHT be able to do a face character or not. You insult them by thinking in their place ;)
So, cheer up and give it a go on the next audition and maybe you will live your dreams very soon :) It'll be magical!!
Quote from: "Astya"Ah congrats!! :D Very exciting!! I'd love to help but I failed the dance. :(
Maybe you can help us find the dance music on youtube! Lol.
You needn't worry about the dance! I cannot dance to save my life, and do you know how I passed? I went with it, with a big smile on my face and really enjoyed it. When we had to show back, I attempted some of the moves but the rest I literally did my own dance. They want to see personality, they don't care if you can dance or not. A few people went out who were pretty good dancers, but because they forgot to smile, they got eliminated. When you dance you tend to focus too much remembering the moves....And that it the catch, they are looking out for those who fall for that trap, and with that you forget to enjoy it. So if you do what I did, enjoy it, prance around doing your own moves not caring about how silly you look they'll see that character in you.
Quote from: "rebecca"@sd1988 - They send you an email with the best ways to get to the Fantasia building from each airport, along with a kind of map (: It doesn't look tooooo hard! When do you want to go out? x
Thats ok then, I was worried it be impossible to find! I see you'll be starting soon well done!So they do inform you of your start date in advance then? I put my start date from late Feb. x
Hey sd1988, why do you need to get to the Fantasia building? Normally you just arrive in Chessy station near the parks if you took the eurostar (or the tgv from charles de gaulle if you're flying)? The casting crew awaits you there and you just follow them along in your formation group to sign the contracts and stuff :) If you have more questions, feel free to ask!
Quote from: "sd1988"Quote from: "rebecca"@sd1988 - They send you an email with the best ways to get to the Fantasia building from each airport, along with a kind of map (: It doesn't look tooooo hard! When do you want to go out? x
Thats ok then, I was worried it be impossible to find! I see you'll be starting soon well done!So they do inform you of your start date in advance then? I put my start date from late Feb. x
Yeah, but I think it's different for us, I'm in a shop, while you're in entertainment? I recieved a text, not sure how it works for you but I'm sure the lovely people here know! Hopefully you'll find out soon (: x
Hey everyone! Ive just gotten an email saying my interview at the London auditions for a job in a boutique etc for Summer 2012 was a success, just wondering if anyone knows from experience about how long it usually takes for them to email saying whether I have a contract or not? x
Quote from: "sd1988"You needn't worry about the dance! I cannot dance to save my life, and do you know how I passed? I went with it, with a big smile on my face and really enjoyed it. When we had to show back, I attempted some of the moves but the rest I literally did my own dance. They want to see personality, they don't care if you can dance or not. A few people went out who were pretty good dancers, but because they forgot to smile, they got eliminated. When you dance you tend to focus too much remembering the moves....And that it the catch, they are looking out for those who fall for that trap, and with that you forget to enjoy it. So if you do what I did, enjoy it, prance around doing your own moves not caring about how silly you look they'll see that character in you.
And @Jens, thanks guys, that does really help :) I did that for the character and got through, just gotta go back and try again! It's so hard though when you know you don't have a clue what's going on lol.
Oh, and one more question...what did you guys who got through put on your resume? Did you take a headshot with you?
Hello Everyone
Thought id come out of the darkness and add to the proceedings...
I went to the casting audition on the 11th, and was lucky enough to pass through for fur characters! i am now on the waiting list.
Many of the points i bring up, have previously mentioned, and i fully agree with, but i thought id sum up my experience for those users reading this who are old and new...
- You arrive, fill in a form, que up to be measured. then a presentation follows about what to expect/what they are looking for...
- you absolutely, 100%, must smile the entire time. they are looking for personalities, and it starts on the right foot if you walk into the room beaming! the dance instructor even commented on how dismal some people entered the room that day (sure it was nerves, but push through and be positive - it is a fun process!)
- then it was animation (cowboy, pirate, dwarf, villian, prince, castmember) be big, be bold, be over the top, be cheesy. it is crammed in the rehearsal, but bare in mind when your doing your final audition you will have room so give it your all and be vibrant. again, SMILE! (even when your poised to start)
I made it through this round and next it was the dance rehearsal.
i am NOT a professional dancer by any means. i could just about clock the arm movements but no such luck with the foot movements. it is intimidating when you are surrounded by professional dancers, but DO NOT let that deter you. try to focus on yourself, YOUR performance. in my audition, i ended up just doing my own freestyle dance (smiling the entire time - many people were pulling 'oo eer' faces and didnt get through) as long as you go for it, enthusiastically, you will have a better chance. they dont care for people standing there not taking part because they dont know the moves.
and you will certainly not be the only individual who cannot professinally dance, so you might as well just give it your best shot!
Im glad i managed to give it my all, as i didnt think id have the confidence to go for it, but if i can do it, then others too can!
Everyone was encouraging on the day, dont be upset if you get rejected, it is just about height/what they want. its a great experience, and and interesting audition to say the least!
p.s the dancing sections music was a very regal, majestic sort of song, that started slowly building up drama, but does end on a bang, not like the animation 'carnival vibe'
Hi guys I finally plucked up the courage and sent an email to Daniel saying that I was still very interested in going to Disney and just got my reply saying just be pasient!!!! I just want to get out there
Hey guys!!! Everyone who went to the auditon.. commiserations on not getting through THIS TIME but there are so many auditions, and i bet now you all feel 100x more confident and know what you have to do to improve! As long as you're building knowledge, experience and imagination everytime you go, then its not a terrible thing. :) You all had fun though right?! It really is a cool day and you meet some awesome people and live the magic for an hour or so -_- Im looking forward to going again actually :D
@Jens thank you for that long paragraph it actually reinstalled hope to my brain and puts things into perspective :D i guess you are/have been a CM? :) thanks for sharing your knowledge! :):)
Hope you all are having a fab week... :D:D:D:D <3 xx
Hi everyone, I'm sorry for my late response, soooo busy with theatre stuff and auditions in Holland right now.
Anyway, I just upload my short video of the dance round, you can find it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m6VtS5vKnk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m6VtS5vKnk%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;) (Also made a super new youtube account haha) :D/
Hope you like it!
@Mouseski: congratulations for passing though all the rounds, make us proud! :mrgreen:
btw and not really on topic, does anyone knows how to upload your youtube channel in the old version or something?
@Tiffanyfinsy Thanks so much! Even though it's short (darn that guy moving in front of you) I can get a basic idea of what kind of dancing. This particular step doesn't look too hard but it looks so smooth when they do it but when I do it...oh dear...
That music sounds familiar but I don't know where I've heard it or where I could find it so I don't think I will be much help in that department..
Still flipping out on what I should put on my resume that I have to submit through the website, has anyone had experience with this (for the entertainment side of things I mean)? Any tips?
Hi guys I need some advice please. Im on a waiting list of upto 6 months now, but I don't understand if that means I have to be available from now to 6 months on wards? Basically for my start date I put Feb - July...But could I have altered it from July till December say? Or can i only put availability within the 6 months? Also, are you guaranteed a phone call? Or can you be waiting and never hear from them?
Id appreciate any help
Quote from: "Astya"Quote from: "sd1988"You needn't worry about the dance! I cannot dance to save my life, and do you know how I passed? I went with it, with a big smile on my face and really enjoyed it. When we had to show back, I attempted some of the moves but the rest I literally did my own dance. They want to see personality, they don't care if you can dance or not. A few people went out who were pretty good dancers, but because they forgot to smile, they got eliminated. When you dance you tend to focus too much remembering the moves....And that it the catch, they are looking out for those who fall for that trap, and with that you forget to enjoy it. So if you do what I did, enjoy it, prance around doing your own moves not caring about how silly you look they'll see that character in you.
And @Jens, thanks guys, that does really help :) I did that for the character and got through, just gotta go back and try again! It's so hard though when you know you don't have a clue what's going on lol.
Oh, and one more question...what did you guys who got through put on your resume? Did you take a headshot with you?
Just a general resume with your acting experience, so any stage, film etc. Include your training as well and if you studied drama at all that'll look good too. Bring a head shot with you incase! but when I went, they didnt need them.
@sd1988 first of all congrats on making it through!!! I'm also on the waiting list and it seems that they will never get in touch but you are on it from 6months of the audition but you can still work I'm England till you get the call or email I think they give u notice!!! Like I say I'm on he waiting listen still not had any news so all rge best n keep us updated!!! :-p
I'm wondering if anyone's heard about summer contracts yet for the customer service roles? I'm still anxiously checking my email multiple times a day!
Hey
Thought I'd jump on the bandwagon.. I had an interview last June.. and was successful and was told i was added to the 'Talent Pool'. I didn't put my start date down until Easter, and am like many others of you fretting because I haven't heard anything. I emailed Noellie who put me in contact with recruitment and they responded saying that I would be contacted from April.. I then replied telling them that I was also available for March.. but had no response.
So hopefully.. if everyone else on the waiting list/talent pool hasn't heard anything this isn't bad news??
Im getting so worried though because It's part of my uni year abroad placement and my uni will go mental at me if they say no last minute!! eekkk
Does anyone know who has previously worked there what the chances of this are??
hey, I'm gonna go to the audition in Berlin 27th january. Everyone else is going too?
I'm so excited! :))
xxx
@sd1988 & goofy90: Don't worry, I was on the waiting list for 4 months before I got the call. I know it's hard to be patient, but just try to live your life normally ;) Get a job, have fun... And yes, not to put you down but I have heard that sometimes they never call... Just try to get yourself freshly into Daniel's head by sending him an email once a month or so. That way he will see that you are still interested and excited to join us here! We need motivated people with a good attitude!
I'm guessing they will start calling in march for some contracts to come out in late march/beginning of april, others will follow in may/june and onwards =)
If it helps guys, I've done a little post about working for Disney http://www.thebritishfrog.com/forum/topic/63 (http://www.thebritishfrog.com/forum/topic/63%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;) let me know if you need any help! ;-)
Hi @jens thank you for your advice hope I get this call for march/April I'm just really excited to get to Paris lol I have emailed Daniel this month and I don't want him to think I'm pestering him lol oh and I've read your blog n that also helped!!! Thank you guys don't know what I would do wothout this forum :-)
(Coming from Daniel's regular drinking partner... ;-) )
Don't pester him at all! He doesn't forget anyone. If you haven't heard, it's simply that he has nothing to tell you. You have not been forgotten.
However pestering CAN make you be forgotten ;-)
Good luck everyone!
Ok Daniel's regular drinking partner...
I never said anything about pestering him. I agree, that is NOT a good idea. However, sending an email with things like updated details about yourself or questions doesn't harm anyone... Why would he forget about someone who shows interest in the job anyway?
Hopefully see you guys soon!
I know you didn't ;-) its more just the point of trying to get yourself freshly into his mind... this won't change a thing. Bear in mind he receives a couple of hundred emails a month from people interested in jobs pre-audition stage never mind sorting out post audition contracts. But yes without a doubt, keep him up to date with changes of address or work availability... :-)
Thanks for the advice!
This may sound bad/strange but who is Daniel? I've only come into contact with Noellie, through casting and such matters.
I think Daniel oversees casting for character and parade performers whilst Noellie is more to do with the customer service roles - though someone may want to correct me on that!
So, still no word on summer contracts? Ahh, days just seem to be going by like weeks! I'm such an impatient person!
ahh that would make sense thank you! :)
does anyone know when easter contracts usually start??
Quote from: "Flounder042"ahh that would make sense thank you! :)
does anyone know when easter contracts usually start??
Well Easter is at the beginning of April, so around then I suppose? You should be hearing sooooon :D x
I hope so I'm so anxious about it! My university really aren't happy about it and i think they are trying to get me do some thing else if i dont hear soon aaaaaa :( :( i really dont want to give this opportunity up!! :(
I see underneath your caption ' 2 months until i start work at disneyland' are you starting in march/april?? xx
Quote from: "Flounder042"I hope so I'm so anxious about it! My university really aren't happy about it and i think they are trying to get me do some thing else if i dont hear soon aaaaaa :( :( i really dont want to give this opportunity up!! :(
I see underneath your caption ' 2 months until i start work at disneyland' are you starting in march/april?? xx
Aw hopefully theyll get it sorted! Have you emailed about your situ? They might make it a priority cause of the uni? Yes march 31st I start, well excited! Xx
Quote from: "rebecca"Quote from: "Flounder042"I hope so I'm so anxious about it! My university really aren't happy about it and i think they are trying to get me do some thing else if i dont hear soon aaaaaa :( :( i really dont want to give this opportunity up!! :(
I see underneath your caption ' 2 months until i start work at disneyland' are you starting in march/april?? xx
Aw hopefully theyll get it sorted! Have you emailed about your situ? They might make it a priority cause of the uni? Yes march 31st I start, well excited! Xx
awsome! how did you manage that? did u go to one of the castings just gone??
mmm I emailed but I think they thought i meant just summer and just said 'for all summer contracts you'll be contacted during april.' I emailed back saying i was available March and April for the easter season, but they didn't reply.
I dont really know what the kind of certainty of employment is when you're on the waiting list...
I'm going to email them again tomorrow, but i don't want to hassle them too much! :(
Quote from: "Flounder042"awsome! how did you manage that? did u go to one of the castings just gone??
mmm I emailed but I think they thought i meant just summer and just said 'for all summer contracts you'll be contacted during april.' I emailed back saying i was available March and April for the easter season, but they didn't reply.
I dont really know what the kind of certainty of employment is when you're on the waiting list...
I'm going to email them again tomorrow, but i don't want to hassle them too much! :(
did you appply for customer service roles. shops etc? i went to one in october, which one were you at? it might be that they're worknig through a massive wad of people, to send out all the messages at the same time? disney is ssooooo slow at getting back to you! x
Quote from: "rebecca"Quote from: "Flounder042"awsome! how did you manage that? did u go to one of the castings just gone??
mmm I emailed but I think they thought i meant just summer and just said 'for all summer contracts you'll be contacted during april.' I emailed back saying i was available March and April for the easter season, but they didn't reply.
I dont really know what the kind of certainty of employment is when you're on the waiting list...
I'm going to email them again tomorrow, but i don't want to hassle them too much! :(
did you appply for customer service roles. shops etc? i went to one in october, which one were you at? it might be that they're worknig through a massive wad of people, to send out all the messages at the same time? disney is ssooooo slow at getting back to you! x
yea I applied for customer service... and way back in june!!! hmm weird... I'm going to email today, I'll keep u posted If i hear anything back!! Do you know where you'll be living? x
Quote from: "sd1988"Just a general resume with your acting experience, so any stage, film etc. Include your training as well and if you studied drama at all that'll look good too. Bring a head shot with you incase! but when I went, they didnt need them.
That's the problem! I have no training at all. I'm a trained musician and teacher. Lol. Just a good job they don't see your resume first or I'd have no chance! I'm trying to work round the logistics of getting a teaching job and auditioning again... just don't want to give up on this just yet!
Astya
Quote from: "Flounder042"yea I applied for customer service... and way back in june!!! hmm weird... I'm going to email today, I'll keep u posted If i hear anything back!! Do you know where you'll be living? x
Yes keep us posted! Nooooo don't know til you get there, so will have to wait and see (: x
So I just got back from DLP and it made me even more eager than ever to be a Cast Member! Flounder, I saw you said they emailed you saying summer contracts should be expected in April? Guess I've got quite a bit more to wait then!
Hi guys! I am trying to submit a good CV and cover letter to the DLP casting site but I'm having some trouble.. (Did I mention that this is the first time I will ever have to submit a CV and cover letter to an employer? I know it's silly but I'm really nervous..)
So I was hoping someone could answer my questions..
First of all, who do I address the cover letter to? "Dear EURO DISNEY ASSOCIES S.C.A Entertainment Casting Department," sounds...wrong/silly.
Do I have to paste the cover letter, pictures, and CV all in the Resume box? I would assume so since there is no other place for them
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Also, aside from my performing experience and training should I put up my "normal" education? I am in the last year of Dutch secondary school (High School? College?) and have NO IDEA how to translate our school system! Also since I technically haven't graduated yet is it fair to put it on there or do I put on "Currently in final year of Dutch secondary school"? It sounds so unprofessional for some reason or is this normal?
Sorry for the wall of questions it's just that I think it's a bit unclear on their website. Also, the experiences of everyone on the forum seem to be with the Talent Castings which are open so I really hope there's someone out there who went through the "online" application process? >__<
Hi Nao ! I'm new on the forum but I applied online not so long ago so maybe I can help you.
For the cover letter, you don't know who will be reading it so you can start with "Dear Sir or Madam". You can copy-paste your cv in the resume box but not the cover letter : when you click on "continue", a similar page will appear for your cover letter. I didn't send photos as it isn't necessary. I know lots of people who got through and didn't submit pictures of them.
I can't really help you for the part about your school. You could probably say you're in your last year at secondary school. I wrote at the beginning of my cv, before the diploma section, what I was doing this year. Maybe you should ask someone in your family for their advice.
If you have any other questions, don't hesitate (the website isn't always very clear ;) )
Tink_22 you're a life-saver! Thank you so much your answers :) did you apply for entertainment jobs also? Did you hear back yet?
I heard someone say that if you apply online in February you're usually invited to an audition in March.
Ah, I see, about the pictures I kind of assumed so because in their FAQ it said that you have to send pictures for your application to be considered :S
I applied last week for a summer job as a ride operator or in a shop so I should hear from them in about 2 weeks. I don't know when you'll be invited to audition though. It depends on where you want to audition and when they are planning to have auditions there...
ooh, haven't been on here in a while!
@Nao i would just put that you're in your last year of high school (or whatever you want to call it), that's what i put :)
@Cendrillon ugh APRIL IS TOO FAR AWAY :'( i get all anxious about waiting for a contract etc then i just feel guilty for being impatient and it's all just a vicious cycle haha. plus i'm going to new york for 5 days in march and won't have internet access/my phone and i'm terrified that they'll contact me then! i've put my mum on phone duty just in case haha
Haha, I was the same this past week when I was in Disneyland! I kept imagining coming home and finding I'd missed an email offering a contract and having to email back begging them to send another one because I'd only missed it as I'd been in DLP admiring my hopefully-future-workplace! What can we do to make April arrive here... tomorrow, maybe?
Sorry to wind up everyone still waiting for their contract (I feel your pain aha, hope it comes in soooon!), but I need advice! I've booked my plane to Charles de Gaulle, and previously I just took the train but I'm gonna have sooo much luggage, I don't know how to get fromt he airport to Fantasia building. Helppppp ! xx
Quote from: "rebecca"Quote from: "Flounder042"yea I applied for customer service... and way back in june!!! hmm weird... I'm going to email today, I'll keep u posted If i hear anything back!! Do you know where you'll be living? x
Yes keep us posted! Nooooo don't know til you get there, so will have to wait and see (: x
So i emailed them a huge long email explaining everything and apologising for empaling again etc all in french.. and they just replied saying that they are keeping my details in their database until a role comes up that corresponds to my profile but unfortunately they aren't currently in the position to give me any more information...
:shock: :'( :'(
not exactly looking good for me! booooo!!
Hey, I applied for a job in the hospitality and leisure category about two weeks ago, and I'm really hoping to be called for an interview. I sent in my CV and cover letter two weeks ago now and I sill havn't heard anything from them, I'm so impatient, I've been checking my emails like four times a day..:P Do they reply to everyone who shows interest in a job or do some not get a reply? I'm just wondering what's the procedure. I know they say they will contact you withing 3 weeks but is that only if you are selected?
So for all the questions, I'm just very optimistic! :D
Any replies would be greatly appreciated!
@mackattack : they don't always answer after 3 week, sometimes it can be shorter just like it can be longer so even after the 3 weeks there still is a chance ! even if you don't get through you should get a e-mail from them but sometimes (not often though) people don't get an answer at all (which also means no) but that happens when they get too many applications and they just "forget" to answer a few people (very rare). I hope it helped :D
@Nao: You just can write: "Last year in high school" or something. We dutchies have a really weird education system with our different levels in school. We really need to have that kind of education like UK or something!
Anyway, how's everybody doing? It feels like its so quiet here, where is everyone?!?! :cry:
Hiding in Disneyland maybe?
Hey everyone, I've just read through most of the pages & decided to sign up because you all seem awesome! Good luck to everyone currently waiting for their contract! :)
I've just applied for a 'Service et Maintenance' job at Disneyland Paris, really hope I get an interview! Took me so long, especially the cover letter! :shock: I don't know too much French, the basics, but still learning. :)
Now just a waiting game..
Quote from: "rebecca"Sorry to wind up everyone still waiting for their contract (I feel your pain aha, hope it comes in soooon!), but I need advice! I've booked my plane to Charles de Gaulle, and previously I just took the train but I'm gonna have sooo much luggage, I don't know how to get fromt he airport to Fantasia building. Helppppp ! xx
The best way is to head for disney and then from there get the RER train to Val D'europe.
There is a map & further details here
http://www.thebritishfrog.com/forum/top ... 1#post-131 (http://www.thebritishfrog.com/forum/topic/63?page=1#post-131%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
hope it helps
Quote from: "rebecca"Sorry to wind up everyone still waiting for their contract (I feel your pain aha, hope it comes in soooon!), but I need advice! I've booked my plane to Charles de Gaulle, and previously I just took the train but I'm gonna have sooo much luggage, I don't know how to get fromt he airport to Fantasia building. Helppppp ! xx
The best way is to head for disney and then from there get the RER train to Val D'europe.
There is a map & further details here
http://www.thebritishfrog.com/forum/top ... 1#post-131 (http://www.thebritishfrog.com/forum/topic/63?page=1#post-131%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
hope it helps
Has anyone who applied for a job in the Service et Maintenance category for the Resort, Sales and Hospitality Representatives recently? I applied for the recruitment session in Ireland. Just wondering if anyone that has applied has heard back yet?
Quote from: "thebritishfrog.com"Quote from: "rebecca"Sorry to wind up everyone still waiting for their contract (I feel your pain aha, hope it comes in soooon!), but I need advice! I've booked my plane to Charles de Gaulle, and previously I just took the train but I'm gonna have sooo much luggage, I don't know how to get fromt he airport to Fantasia building. Helppppp ! xx
The best way is to head for disney and then from there get the RER train to Val D'europe.
There is a map & further details here
http://www.thebritishfrog.com/forum/top ... 1#post-131 (http://www.thebritishfrog.com/forum/topic/63?page=1#post-131%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
hope it helps
Thankyou so much! I'll have a look now (: x
For anyone that wants a little taste of working at the magic .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XMrkijD5R0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XMrkijD5R0%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
and then from there you can click on to hear a full video explaining my experience in the description. :thumbs:
I really really really really want to get out to Disney now I really just want to get the phone call or email I just can't get Disney off my mind lol how is every 1 else of the waiting list coping?
Quote from: "goofy90"I really really really really want to get out to Disney now I really just want to get the phone call or email I just can't get Disney off my mind lol how is every 1 else of the waiting list coping?
Goofy90 don't worry! You've still got a few months left. The new festival starts in April and they are bound to be calling lots of people in march. Don't give up hope but try and take your mind off it.
Thank you Laura:) I just felt like every1 was getting contracts except me lol I will hang on tight till march thank you!!!! :-)
I just got an email saying (it was written in French though):
"Hello,
We have received your application for the position Recruitment Session In The UK - Disneyland Paris (H / F) at Disneyland ® Paris and thank you.
Your application, despite its interest, did not correspond to an ongoing research and we regret not being able to respond favorably.
We thank you for your interest in our company and please accept our sincere greetings."
Does anyone know what this means? "Did not correspond to an ongoing research" :?
I'm absolutely gutted, it took me forever to perfect my application and I've never wanted something so much! :( I just cried and I never cry haha
Quote from: "luxray"I just got an email saying (it was written in French though):
"Hello,
We have received your application for the position Recruitment Session In The UK - Disneyland Paris (H / F) at Disneyland ® Paris and thank you.
Your application, despite its interest, did not correspond to an ongoing research and we regret not being able to respond favorably.
We thank you for your interest in our company and please accept our sincere greetings."
Does anyone know what this means? "Did not correspond to an ongoing research" :?
I'm absolutely gutted, it took me forever to perfect my application and I've never wanted something so much! :( I just cried and I never cry haha
Hey Luxray..I think it means you didn't get the interview unfortunately! :( I was just wondering though what date did you submit your application?
hey you guys!! im pretty bad at using this thing but this is really useful! I recently got through the interview stage and now just waiting on a contract! good to hear im not the only one, im too nervous to wait until march or april i want to hear now ahh
Quote from: "mackattack"Quote from: "luxray"I just got an email saying (it was written in French though):
"Hello,
We have received your application for the position Recruitment Session In The UK - Disneyland Paris (H / F) at Disneyland ® Paris and thank you.
Your application, despite its interest, did not correspond to an ongoing research and we regret not being able to respond favorably.
We thank you for your interest in our company and please accept our sincere greetings."
Does anyone know what this means? "Did not correspond to an ongoing research" :?
I'm absolutely gutted, it took me forever to perfect my application and I've never wanted something so much! :( I just cried and I never cry haha
Hey Luxray..I think it means you didn't get the interview unfortunately! :( I was just wondering though what date did you submit your application?
Aw :(
I submitted it on the 4th February so at least they replied quickly. Good luck to you! :)
Quote from: "luxray"Quote from: "mackattack"Quote from: "luxray"I just got an email saying (it was written in French though):
"Hello,
We have received your application for the position Recruitment Session In The UK - Disneyland Paris (H / F) at Disneyland ® Paris and thank you.
Your application, despite its interest, did not correspond to an ongoing research and we regret not being able to respond favorably.
We thank you for your interest in our company and please accept our sincere greetings."
Does anyone know what this means? "Did not correspond to an ongoing research" :?
I'm absolutely gutted, it took me forever to perfect my application and I've never wanted something so much! :( I just cried and I never cry haha
Hey Luxray..I think it means you didn't get the interview unfortunately! :( I was just wondering though what date did you submit your application?
Aw :(
I submitted it on the 4th February so at least they replied quickly. Good luck to you! :)
Well i submitted my application on the 22nd of January and they still havn't send anything to me..I'm starting to get worried..the 3 weeks will be up on sunday...Eeek..the suspence is killing me! :P
I submitted my application on the 30th of January for a summer job and I got an e-mail today invinting me to an on-line interview on Skype. Anyone else got a similar answer ? I am a bit worried though because my Skype connection isn't all that good. Has anyone had an interview through Skype before ?
So I just saw that they updated the site that there will be an audition in Holland which is my home country.
It would save me a bunch of money to audition here instead of having to travel to Paris but I've got a bit of a problem..
I heard that you arrive to Disney in groups so I was wondering do you go in a group with the people you auditioned with? To be honest one of the reasons I want to go to Disney is because I want to get away from this country and language so I would be really really gutted if I ended up in some kind of Dutchies-club. It's not that I don't like the people it's just that I really don't feel like holding on to my "home country" in such a way, I'd rather not use a lot of Dutch and I know how people get about it when I ask them to speak English or French instead of Dutch and it always ends in some kind of awkwardness or fight unfortunately.
Quote from: "Tink_22"I submitted my application on the 30th of January for a summer job and I got an e-mail today invinting me to an on-line interview on Skype. Anyone else got a similar answer ? I am a bit worried though because my Skype connection isn't all that good. Has anyone had an interview through Skype before ?
Hi,
Me too!
I really wasn't expecting to be offered an interview, so very surprised. It will be my first ever interview so I am very nervous and don't know what to expect... I am also worried that my French isn't good enough :/ If you have any advice that would be great!
Thank you :)
Quote from: "Nao"So I just saw that they updated the site that there will be an audition in Holland which is my home country.
It would save me a bunch of money to audition here instead of having to travel to Paris but I've got a bit of a problem..
I heard that you arrive to Disney in groups so I was wondering do you go in a group with the people you auditioned with? To be honest one of the reasons I want to go to Disney is because I want to get away from this country and language so I would be really really gutted if I ended up in some kind of Dutchies-club. It's not that I don't like the people it's just that I really don't feel like holding on to my "home country" in such a way, I'd rather not use a lot of Dutch and I know how people get about it when I ask them to speak English or French instead of Dutch and it always ends in some kind of awkwardness or fight unfortunately.
Nao, if you are successful in the audition and called with a job offer then you are most likely to be starting on the same day with other people and they are going to be people from all over the world. you'll also meet loads of other cast members who have worked there for ages and who are from different countries around the world.
Hope this has helped.
Laura:)
Hello folks !
I'm new here and I do not come from anywhere near the UK (so sorry for my english)! But I find this discussion veeery intresting and funny as well.
I worked in a shop in Disneyland last summer and I'm going back in june. I had the best summer of my life and met extremely lovely people. If you have any question or worries I'd be glad to help you! I'll do my best, I promise : )
Quote from: "Nao"So I just saw that they updated the site that there will be an audition in Holland which is my home country.
It would save me a bunch of money to audition here instead of having to travel to Paris but I've got a bit of a problem..
I heard that you arrive to Disney in groups so I was wondering do you go in a group with the people you auditioned with? To be honest one of the reasons I want to go to Disney is because I want to get away from this country and language so I would be really really gutted if I ended up in some kind of Dutchies-club. It's not that I don't like the people it's just that I really don't feel like holding on to my "home country" in such a way, I'd rather not use a lot of Dutch and I know how people get about it when I ask them to speak English or French instead of Dutch and it always ends in some kind of awkwardness or fight unfortunately.
Seriously? You are kidding me right? Finally!!!
Can you give me the site? I can't find it :(
UPDATE: I find it, but I see they don't know it for sure if they going to hold a audition in Holland (If saves us a lot of money first) I hope so, I heard the percantage of people of getting though the next round is higher than England :mrgreen:
@Tiffanyfinsy huh? they're not sure? Where does it say that? When I clicked it just said that details will be up at a later date.
Quote from: "Lilo"Hello folks !
I'm new here and I do not come from anywhere near the UK (so sorry for my english)! But I find this discussion veeery intresting and funny as well.
I worked in a shop in Disneyland last summer and I'm going back in june. I had the best summer of my life and met extremely lovely people. If you have any question or worries I'd be glad to help you! I'll do my best, I promise : )
Sounds incredible, Lilo! Which shop did you work in?
In boutique du Château. But actually it was one of the shops in Complex Chaumière so I got to work in all of them. In Château we had all kinds of christmas stuff, Chaumière is full of princess dresses and accessories and in Geppetto you can find thousands of peluches, you name it!
Quote from: "Nao"@Tiffanyfinsy huh? they're not sure? Where does it say that? When I clicked it just said that details will be up at a later date.
I've read on another forum that someone send a mail to the person who organize this and she said that its not sure! I hope so. I'm going to write today or tomorrow a mail to her too for more information. Then I know it for sure! (And ofcourse, I'll be tell it to you) :)
Guys the suspense of waiting for these easter contracts is killing meeeeee!!! :(
Has anyone heard anything yet?? Please let me know if anyone does :)
Hey everyone,
thought I'd post on here because I've been reading the forum for a while and I'm also hoping to get an Easter contract! I e-mailed yesterday to see whether there's still a chance of getting one so I'm just waiting for a reply now! would be good to find out soon though cos if I don't get one, I need to make other plans! Has anyone already heard about contracts for this Easter?xxxx
Quote from: "LydiaSophia"Hey everyone,
thought I'd post on here because I've been reading the forum for a while and I'm also hoping to get an Easter contract! I e-mailed yesterday to see whether there's still a chance of getting one so I'm just waiting for a reply now! would be good to find out soon though cos if I don't get one, I need to make other plans! Has anyone already heard about contracts for this Easter?xxxx
I'm out there for Easter, but it's April until September so it might be different! :D Any reply yet? x
I'm also waiting for a Easter contract!!! Is ever1 else also waiting on character/parade dept. or are you waiting for other jobs? I hope Daniel gets in contact soon!!!!!!
@Tiffanyfinsy Ohh I see, that's how it is then. Well I'll be grateful if you would let me know yes :) in the mean-time I'll just send my CV off to Paris. I'm in my final year of high school which means loadssss of exams and dates that are impossible for me so just imagine the Dutch audition being in a week of exams and me not having sent a CV in time to Paris to apply for the March or April auditions that would be awful haha. It's so hard for me to plan around the auditions because the dates are usually not public unless it's in London (or a "Talent Casting"-type audition) for some reason haha. But there's a lot of important stuff coming up so I just have to pray that the auditions won't all be on dates that won't work for me ugh..
Also, best of luck to everyone waiting for Easter contracts <3 !!
I know two people who've had offers for easter contracts - one on rides and one in restaurants.
Eagerly waiting for mine, cant live without being there for the 20th - need to go back!
Quote from: "gldc"I know two people who've had offers for easter contracts - one on rides and one in restaurants.
Eagerly waiting for mine, cant live without being there for the 20th - need to go back!
hey :) do you know when these people were offered the contracts and when they auditioned/went to a casting??
I'm going out of my mindddd waiting... my uni's soooo not happy either :( :(
Would anyone who has already been through an interview please be able to tell me a little bit about what to expect? I have a Skype interview later this month...I'm so nervous as I've never even had a proper interview before! How good will my French have to be? And what are they likely to ask me? Any advice would be a massive help :) Thank you in advance! Also, good luck to everyone waiting to hear about Easter contracts :) xxx
I just got called for an interview in Dublin in March!! :D I am so happy...Words cannot describe how i'm feeling right now..I thought i wasn't going to get called cus it's been four weeks since I applied, thought they'd forgotten about me..obviously not!! :D
Quote from: "evie1234"Would anyone who has already been through an interview please be able to tell me a little bit about what to expect? I have a Skype interview later this month...I'm so nervous as I've never even had a proper interview before! How good will my French have to be? And what are they likely to ask me? Any advice would be a massive help :) Thank you in advance! Also, good luck to everyone waiting to hear about Easter contracts :) xxx
Hello, this isn't really much help, but just thought I'd post anyway...I have a skype interview next week and I have absolutely no idea what to expect! I don't know whether it will all be in French/English - or how good they will expect our French to be? And I have no idea on questions! I've never known anyone work for disneyland paris or have a skype interview! xx
Hey! Ive got an interview in dublin in march, so excited!!!! =D> Just wondering, is the interview in french or english? What sort of questions do they ask??? Im so nervous haha
Congrats to everyone that's got an interview & good luck! :)
Quote from: "luxray"Congrats to everyone that's got an interview & good luck! :)
Thanks Luxray! So exciting..:)
Quote from: "tanya13"Quote from: "evie1234"Would anyone who has already been through an interview please be able to tell me a little bit about what to expect? I have a Skype interview later this month...I'm so nervous as I've never even had a proper interview before! How good will my French have to be? And what are they likely to ask me? Any advice would be a massive help :) Thank you in advance! Also, good luck to everyone waiting to hear about Easter contracts :) xxx
Hello, this isn't really much help, but just thought I'd post anyway...I have a skype interview next week and I have absolutely no idea what to expect! I don't know whether it will all be in French/English - or how good they will expect our French to be? And I have no idea on questions! I've never known anyone work for disneyland paris or have a skype interview! xx
We're both in the same situation then! My interview is Wednesday :S I'm really nervous! What level of French do you have? I'm doing Advanced Higher French in Scotland, so like A2 level, but I'm not a very confident speaker :/ Which job would you most like (presuming you got that list of jobs they attached?)? I'd love to work in the boutiques or as a receptionist in a hotel...I have experience in both of these areas, so I hope that will be a plus... There are some ideas in this forum, further back, about questions they might ask...I'm just going to use that as a base and revise some answers in French, and useful phrases, just to make sure. I think it's stuff like what job do you want to do, why do you want to work at disney, when can you work, etc etc...
Good luck!
QuoteQuote from: "evie1234"quote="evie1234"]
We're both in the same situation then! My interview is Wednesday :S I'm really nervous! What level of French do you have? I'm doing Advanced Higher French in Scotland, so like A2 level, but I'm not a very confident speaker :/ Which job would you most like (presuming you got that list of jobs they attached?)? I'd love to work in the boutiques or as a receptionist in a hotel...I have experience in both of these areas, so I hope that will be a plus... There are some ideas in this forum, further back, about questions they might ask...I'm just going to use that as a base and revise some answers in French, and useful phrases, just to make sure. I think it's stuff like what job do you want to do, why do you want to work at disney, when can you work, etc etc...
Good luck!
Yeah! My interview is on Wednesday too, at half past four! Me too! Well I'm in my second year at University (in England) and I do French and Translation Studies, but I'm not a very confident speaker either. But I've heard that you can do these jobs with GCSE French so we should be fine :) and yeah I'd like to work in the boutiques or as a receptionist too! But I think the receptionists need another language as well as French and English and I don't have one, I've done a bit of Spanish but not much at all! Yeah I have experience working in a shop too :) ohh really?! I couldn't find those! ah that should be okay then :)
Quote from: "Flounder042"Quote from: "gldc"I know two people who've had offers for easter contracts - one on rides and one in restaurants.
Eagerly waiting for mine, cant live without being there for the 20th - need to go back!
hey :) do you know when these people were offered the contracts and when they auditioned/went to a casting??
I'm going out of my mindddd waiting... my uni's soooo not happy either :( :(
One is french so just before christmas the other was interviewed ages ago. No one else has a contract that i know of though and theres a good dozen of us waiting! So there's still lots of time.
Quote from: "Nao"@Tiffanyfinsy Ohh I see, that's how it is then. Well I'll be grateful if you would let me know yes :) in the mean-time I'll just send my CV off to Paris. I'm in my final year of high school which means loadssss of exams and dates that are impossible for me so just imagine the Dutch audition being in a week of exams and me not having sent a CV in time to Paris to apply for the March or April auditions that would be awful haha. It's so hard for me to plan around the auditions because the dates are usually not public unless it's in London (or a "Talent Casting"-type audition) for some reason haha. But there's a lot of important stuff coming up so I just have to pray that the auditions won't all be on dates that won't work for me ugh..
Also, best of luck to everyone waiting for Easter contracts <3 !!
I'm Sorry for my late answer, really busy with a lot of stuff! But I just send the email to the dutch castingdirector, so hopefully I get an answer soon. (
UPDATE: She's out of the office till 4 march, so we need to wait :() Good luck with all the stuff for you exams. Luckily I'm all done with it haha, I got a free year now!
@Tiffanyfinsy
I think I have news. I sent my CV and such off for the auditions in Paris and they replied that since they were planning an audition in my home country it would be "more beneficial" to me to look out for the audition here. They said the date and location would be up "shortly" well that was three days ago but still. I don't think they would tell me this if the audition wasn't sure to happen so I think we can expect it to. Still, fingers crossed that they won't be in my finals week..
sorry it took me so long to reply but I just received a reply to my email and they've offered me a contract working in one of the shops for this easter :)) only problem is the dates they've offered me are later than what i asked for so I've asked if i can make my contract earlier because it clashes with my uni term so hopefully that won't be a problem :/
hello everyone :) I am turning 18 in a couple of months and really want to audition to become a character for either the summer season or a few weeks at Christmas as I am studying at college. I study acting and have started jazz lessons so I have experience in performing. apparently I am also a good height for a character as I am 5'1. does anyone know the email address for the Disney casting as i have looked and can't seem to find it :( if anyone else knows anything about auditions in Leeds that would be a great help too :) thank you xx
Quote from: "LydiaSophia"sorry it took me so long to reply but I just received a reply to my email and they've offered me a contract working in one of the shops for this easter :)) only problem is the dates they've offered me are later than what i asked for so I've asked if i can make my contract earlier because it clashes with my uni term so hopefully that won't be a problem :/
congrats! what date do you leave? x
Quote from: "LydiaSophia"sorry it took me so long to reply but I just received a reply to my email and they've offered me a contract working in one of the shops for this easter :)) only problem is the dates they've offered me are later than what i asked for so I've asked if i can make my contract earlier because it clashes with my uni term so hopefully that won't be a problem :/
congratulations!! When did you apply?
Okay so I have appliesd many, many times and it has always been a no sorry but I recently applied and got htis back in an email.
Dear Laura,
Thank you for your interest you have shown in auditioning for the Character and Parade Department here at Disneyland Paris.
Unfortunately it is too early for our next season's auditions.
If you are interested in working as a skin character or a parade performer, with in the Character and Parade Department, we need you to re-register 2 months before your availability start date on: www.disneylandparis-casting.com/en (http://www.disneylandparis-casting.com/en%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
So I think that's sorry but you can have one later :)
Hey guys ! my skype interview for a summer job is Thursday morning. :)
Do you have any advice to give ? anyone had a Skype interview before ?
Sorry a few questions about general jobs (shops, rides etc.)
I'm 16 at the moment turning 17 in July so obviously not next year but i really want to work here when I'm 18. However my parents are a little unsupportive of me taking a year out to work there and would rather me do holiday work during uni, which i guess is a good compromise. (So earliest contract would be Summer 2013).
When should i go to a recruitment session, can i go when I'm 17 providing i'll be 18 when i start? and can i sign up to multiple contracts at once (summer, christmas, easter etc.?) ?
Also my french is AS level standard and A* at GCSE, will this be okay?
Thanks!
Quote from: "Tink_22"Hey guys ! my skype interview for a summer job is Thursday morning. :)
Do you have any advice to give ? anyone had a Skype interview before ?
Hello, my skype interview is this afternoon so I will let you know how it is/what they ask etc :) x
@Nao: Thats sounds really good! I hope they going to post it on their website soon :)
Your exams are in May right? Good luck!! I remember last year I was studying too for my exams. You will feeling so happy when you finally have your graduation!
@tanya13 How did it go? I've got mine tomorrow, soooo nervous! I've been brushing up on my french but still feel really worried about not understanding what they say! x
Anybody else going to Dublin for an interview in March??
Quote from: "Kayleighmplatt"hello everyone :) I am turning 18 in a couple of months and really want to audition to become a character for either the summer season or a few weeks at Christmas as I am studying at college. I study acting and have started jazz lessons so I have experience in performing. apparently I am also a good height for a character as I am 5'1. does anyone know the email address for the Disney casting as i have looked and can't seem to find it :( if anyone else knows anything about auditions in Leeds that would be a great help too :) thank you xx
Hi Kayleigh!
You just look on the disneyland Paris recruitment page for audition info, and they list when new auditions are scheduled. You just turn up on the day, I went to the one in London last November and I believe it's the same for all of them. I'm looking out for one in Leeds too, hopefully towards the end of the summer for Sept - Xmas period. :) If you look back through this thread we've discussed the auditions at massive length! :)
Astya
OK so I just had my Skype interview and I thought I would tell you how it went. So, first of all, I almost missed my interview because I thought it was 10.30 english time but it was 10.30 french time, luckily I went on Skype an hour early and didn't miss the interview. The recruiter was a woman who was very kind. As I am french but living in England, we started the interview in french but most of the interview was in english.
She asked me to present myself, say what I was doing and what job I wanted to do at Disneyland. She then asked me about the jobs, if I knew what ride operator consisted in, if I had a preference for thrills or if I had any health problems, and if I was willing to work until 1am. She also asked when I could work.
She switched to english and asked me about my hobbies, my future projects after my studies, if I had any contacts who worked or had worked for Disney and asked about my trips to Germany. Finally, she asked if I had a driving license.
I think I've said it all. Of course, questions change depending on the recruiter, your cv and your experience. The interview lasted about 15-20 minutes, which is short but then at the recruitment sessions, its 30 minutes for 2 people so it's ok. I should have an answer next week so I'll let you know. Fingers crossed ! :)
rebecca: They've asked me to go 7th April-5th March but I asked for 23rd March- 22nd April because of my Uni dates so I've asked if I can change it but they haven't replied yet!
Flounder042: I had my interview in January in London :)
Ok so it's Now march and it's killing me that I still haven't had the call!!!! I really really just want to be out there!!!! I'm gonna give it this month and see what happens I will let you all know if I get any news (fingers crossed)
Just sat here on Skype waiting for my interview....so damn nervous!!! I'll report back after!! x
Quote from: "leeredwood"Just sat here on Skype waiting for my interview....so damn nervous!!! I'll report back after!! x
Best of luck! :)
Okay, so it went alright - 90% of the interview was in english, she only asked me about my hobbies in french - gutted for me who practiced loads and loads of french on the "why do you want to work at disney" and "what is your current job?" etc...but hardly looked at all back at hobbies and pastimes (something we did time after time after time at school! IDIOT!)
Oh well, the recruiter was really nice and said that my french was okay and that if they offered a position which didn't require fluency (or close to) then I could brush up on my language skills while I was out there and then transfer to another department when I felt my skills were of the correct level.
We'll see what happens anyway :) At least I know what to expect now and won't be so nervous if I have another interview with them in the future :) x
hello campers! (; any more news on summer contracts? x
Everyone I know on food and beverage has got easter contracts today - v/ short notice. Nothing for me on rides yet :cry: [-o<
During my interview yesterday, the recruitor told me they were still giving out the contracts for April so don't worry if you haven't heard anything about it yet, there's still hope. She also said we wouldn't know about the summer contracts before at least a month. Good luck to everyone waiting for an interview or a contract :D
Tink_22, when did you first apply for an Easter contract?
I didn't, i only applied for a summer contract but the recruiter told me the reason we wouldn't know about the summer contracts yet is that they haven't finished recruiting for April.
That's good to know, I'm getting so anxious waiting to hear about summer contracts!
Rebecca, you must be so excited to be starting in less than a month!
@Guys who were looking for info on auditions in the Netherlands... Found this! - http://www.disneyauditions.com/calendar/index.html (http://www.disneyauditions.com/calendar/index.html%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Select Disney Paris and it shows they're having auditions in Amsterdam on April 20th. (I was looking for more info on Leeds auditions...)
Guys in non-character jobs, how far in advance do you have to apply for each period, Easter, Halloween, etc?
Quote from: "Astya"@Guys who were looking for info on auditions in the Netherlands... Found this! - http://www.disneyauditions.com/calendar/index.html (http://www.disneyauditions.com/calendar/index.html%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Select Disney Paris and it shows they're having auditions in Amsterdam on April 20th. (I was looking for more info on Leeds auditions...)
Guys in non-character jobs, how far in advance do you have to apply for each period, Easter, Halloween, etc?
I applied at the begining of Feb for face characters and parade performers and said i could start end of september begining of october and was told i had to reaply 2 months before the date i could start. But with non character stuff i would assume it would be the same but i am not sure :)
Laura - I thought it was for characters you have to apply MAX 2 months before you can start? I'm just curious whether they're still taking Easter 2012 applications? And what they mean by 'Easter'! I would have thought it was too late, but it is still listed on the website...
Astya - Hiya :) I am pretty new to this so I would assume it is 2 months for everything, but I am more interested in Face charaters and performing. Easter is Sunday the 8th of April this year so I have no clue to what there deffination of 'Easter' would be. But then again if it is still listed on the website ... GO FOR IT :)
Yeah, so am/was I! Went to audition in November, got through the acting but not the dancing :( I'll audition again, but as I'm still looking for a job in England, I thought maybe I could try for something else out there! :) I might just apply anyway, can't hurt...
Quote from: "Cendrillon"Rebecca, you must be so excited to be starting in less than a month!
I'm crazy excited! I keep finding new things i need to do, it's an endless list (; what did you put as your starting date? x
June 1st, still keeping my fingers crossed! (:
Oooh you'll get it for sure, they just need to catchup with themselves :D x
Sorry to shatter any dreams, but as it is made clear on the audition you can not apply to only do face character/parade performer. EVERYONE does characters aswell, so don't get here and think you will only get your face out. Be very aware of this and if you're up for that, you'll be happy here and have a lot of fun :)
Quote from: "Astya"@Guys who were looking for info on auditions in the Netherlands... Found this! - http://www.disneyauditions.com/calendar/index.html (http://www.disneyauditions.com/calendar/index.html%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Select Disney Paris and it shows they're having auditions in Amsterdam on April 20th. (I was looking for more info on Leeds auditions...)
Guys in non-character jobs, how far in advance do you have to apply for each period, Easter, Halloween, etc?
Yeaaaaaaaaahhh!!!! [-o< Thank you so much!!!!! I was screaming (without any noise lol) in my bed when I saw this message!
And luckily in Amsterdam, i live near by Amsterdam :)
@Nao: Hopefully you can go too, would be nice to see you there!
Btw, I think they have maked a mistake? Because Sweden have the same audition date and time as Holland...
Yeah I found out about the audition about a week ago and I think it's great. I hope you can come too Tiffanyfinsy :) it would be kind of cool right? And luckily it's a date I can live with haha.
But mostly I'm happy they didn't go "NO." on my application, haha, they kind of directed me towards the Dutch audition so I guess that's sort of one level cleared. I am so NERVOUS though. For some reason I'm extremely confident that I can do it but then sometimes I'm like "wait, what if I don't get through?!" because I've basically planned my entire year/life/everything around working there I would be so upset if I don't make it..
Hey Nao, don't worry, you'll be fine :) Don't forget to just have FUN on the audition. Really, this job is all about having fun in what you do and they want to see you doing that on the audition too ;) Smile, socialize, perform! :)
Jens - are you working there now? I struggled lots with the dance! Also, what dyou put on your CV? I have no acting experience, I'm a trained teacher! I did a music degree but I don't think that counts as relevant experience... :S
Quote from: "Nao"Yeah I found out about the audition about a week ago and I think it's great. I hope you can come too Tiffanyfinsy :) it would be kind of cool right? And luckily it's a date I can live with haha.
But mostly I'm happy they didn't go "NO." on my application, haha, they kind of directed me towards the Dutch audition so I guess that's sort of one level cleared. I am so NERVOUS though. For some reason I'm extremely confident that I can do it but then sometimes I'm like "wait, what if I don't get through?!" because I've basically planned my entire year/life/everything around working there I would be so upset if I don't make it..
Yes! I will be there (if everything works out ofcourse), I'm already excited. Nice to know that I already know I person who's coming to the audition. This time, I'll just be myself, just enjoy the moment and not doing too much like i did in London. Oh and also, some practicing haha! I hope that we can make it both! :)
Anyone got easter contracts for rides yet? I know the fast food contracts have been handed out and the date we have to call is Friday so still hoping.
aaaa the suspense is killing me!! I need to know nooowwww :(
I've had a job offer from a hotel in St Tropez but they want to know like asap... I dont know what to do :( especially seeing as food people have got their contracts!! ( I applied to work in a shop) It seems like they will contact us soon but I've already delayed this other hotel 2 weeks already :( nobody heard anything today??
@Jens I will definitely try my best to not over-think and have fun and definitely try to act as Disney as I can haha! Thank you so much!
@Tiffanyfinsy ahh it's comforting to know I will know someone at the audition then :) maybe will help with the smiling right? Hahaha!
@Nao: Haha, that's right!! :)
Has any1 been given a character or parade contract yet?! I keep seeing the advert on tv for Paris and its killing me not being there!!!
I know goofy, they keep sending me emails advertising the 20th anniversary! :( Fingers crossed I'll get through next audition :/
Hurts a lot that they invited all my friends back for food and not me for rides :( today was the day when you called up if you got the email and they offered you a position.
What!!!! Even for parade and character!!!! I'm devistated!!!! I might have to send Daniel an email begging to get out there!!!!!
Quote from: "goofy90"What!!!! Even for parade and character!!!! I'm devistated!!!! I might have to send Daniel an email begging to get out there!!!!!
Goofy90, for parade and character you will get a phonecall first and not an email offering you a contract. As far as I know they haven't called people yet and me and a few people I know all want a contract to go back and are also waiting for a phonecall so don't worry.
Laura:)
You have made my day laura:) I thaught my last shot at getting to Disney had gone got everything crossed to get the call!!!! Good luck to you as well who knows we may be in the same formation!!!!! :-)
Yeah...character roles are very different to operation and therefore have different contract procedures entirely
@goofy90 that's ok. Well if we both get a call we could be starting at the same time but I wouldn't be in your formation as I would be returning and have already had the training, but we would bound to see each other at work anyway. Let's hope we both get called soon! :)
Laura:)
Also as a correction turns out the phoning up day is tomorow [9th march] and not today
@Laura
Is it max 2 months before you can start that you should audition? Just seen that there will be auditions in Leeds at the beginning of April, but I wouldn't want to start til September...
Hey guys!
I'm new on the board- had my audition today and got put on the waiting list for a character/parade and show performer! Not quite sure how to feel about the waiting list? I know there's a strong chance that still nothing will come of it but does anyone have any experience or idea of what my chances are?? Was so exciting to get that far.... and now just waiting! Ahhhhhh!!!! :?
Georgie
HI Georgie! Welcome to the forum :)
Where did you audition? Congrats on getting onto the waiting list!! :D
Thanks :D :D I auditioned at Move it in london, was a VERY early start haha!
Hi all, I recently passed the Skype interview last week for an operations position and am now waiting in the talent pool for a contract come summer, is anyone else in a similar position; I'd love to hear your experiences!
Quote from: "Astya"@Laura
Is it max 2 months before you can start that you should audition? Just seen that there will be auditions in Leeds at the beginning of April, but I wouldn't want to start til September...
@Astya I'm not sure about that. When you are at the auditions you fill out a form first and I'm sure there's a box where it states your availability and if you audition in April and are put on the waiting list then you are on it for 6 months and in that time you could get contacted for a contract. I think they just want to make sure that they have plenty of people to call who are available at any given time, maybe that's why they have the 2 months max rule?
Hope any of that information helped x
Laura:)
I think so Laura, thanks :). Just hard to be patient cos I want to go audition again now! Lol.
Georgie, I didn't see those auditions on the site, were they closed auditions?
No they were open but not very advertised at all this year! I only found out because I got an email from Move it about it! They started far earlier than they have previous years as well so I wonder if they were aiming for a smaller turnout? Though it was quite busy!
It's horrible not knowing when and if something will come up though! Eeeek!
well, after my Skype interview 2 weeks ago, i can now say i've joined the Talent Pool ! so exited :D
Anyway, good luck to all of you waiting for an answer from Disney and congrats to those of you who have already signed a contract
Georgie you're so lucky, very few people get through the auditions ! Which character are you hoping to be ?
Defo. Ummm I think I was just put through for parade, shows and costume characters! No face ones.... so i'm not fussed what costume characters I get :) I'm happy with anything really!
Yeeeaaah big good luck to everyone! Exciting times! It must be really weird doing an interview via skype! I would suck at that, well done!!
Hey guys..My interview is in Dublin on Monday..I'm so nervous! I just want to get through and be put in that talent pool so bad so I can be in with a chance of getting out there for Summer. Hopefully it will go well.
Anybody else being interviewed in Dublin??
Whoop Just seen the audition info for characters and performers in Leeds :) is it an open audition or do i need to email someone? does anyone know? plus i am not 18 till may put wouldn't want the contract to start till June. anyone think i should risk it and still go?? xxx
Quote from: "mackattack"Hey guys..My interview is in Dublin on Monday..I'm so nervous! I just want to get through and be put in that talent pool so bad so I can be in with a chance of getting out there for Summer. Hopefully it will go well.
Anybody else being interviewed in Dublin??
Ah i have an interview in Dublin on Tuesday! :D Did you get a phone interview for it like all the other people on the forum because I didn't :/ So nervous too was hoping my friends would come with me but they applied too late and didnt get an interview :( are you going alone?
Best of luck :)
@Kayleighmplatt, from what i understood, all auditions in the uk are open auditions, you just turn up there. As long as you are 18 when the contract starts, you can apply/audition. Hope it helped x
Quote from: "Tink_22"@Kayleighmplatt, from what i understood, all auditions in the uk are open auditions, you just turn up there. As long as you are 18 when the contract starts, you can apply/audition. Hope it helped x
thanks tink that helped :) excited now xx
Quote from: "Disniamh"Quote from: "mackattack"Hey guys..My interview is in Dublin on Monday..I'm so nervous! I just want to get through and be put in that talent pool so bad so I can be in with a chance of getting out there for Summer. Hopefully it will go well.
Anybody else being interviewed in Dublin??
Ah i have an interview in Dublin on Tuesday! :D Did you get a phone interview for it like all the other people on the forum because I didn't :/ So nervous too was hoping my friends would come with me but they applied too late and didnt get an interview :( are you going alone?
Best of luck :)
Nope didn't get a phone interview at all..just an email saying that I was invited to the interview..I was so happy!! :D
Yeah, I'm really nervous too..hope it goes well..
Yup going alone! Really looking forward to it,
Best of luck to you too! :D
Hey I've an interview in Dublin on Tuesday too! Me and a friend are heading to it. I'm quite excited about it- Despite is being a job interview, it sounds really fun haha! Just trying to brush up on my French now! Fingers crossed we all get contracts! :D
Hi guys!
I had a skype-interview about 3 weeks ago, and recently found out I'm in the talent pool, but since my friend got a contract right away, I was (and am) freaking out about this talent pool-thing. Does anyone have a clue on how big my chances are, and when I will find out (I applied for a job during the summer)?
First post here anyway, you all seem so nice :)
Quote from: "sophie"Hi guys!
I had a skype-interview about 3 weeks ago, and recently found out I'm in the talent pool, but since my friend got a contract right away, I was (and am) freaking out about this talent pool-thing. Does anyone have a clue on how big my chances are, and when I will find out (I applied for a job during the summer)?
First post here anyway, you all seem so nice :)
Hi, I'm in the same position, tell me, what are your friend's contract details e.g. when are they going, what role etc. because the official word on summer contracts is that they're being given out a month in advance of your intended start date.
Quote from: "sophie"Hi guys!
I had a skype-interview about 3 weeks ago, and recently found out I'm in the talent pool, but since my friend got a contract right away, I was (and am) freaking out about this talent pool-thing. Does anyone have a clue on how big my chances are, and when I will find out (I applied for a job during the summer)?
Although being in the Talent Pool doesn't guarantee you'll have a contract, very few people don't end up with one. I was told at my interview that we still have to wait a couple of weeks before anyone gets a Summer contract because they were still sorting out the Easter ones. When is your friend ready to start ?
Quote from: "Tink_22"Quote from: "sophie"Hi guys!
I had a skype-interview about 3 weeks ago, and recently found out I'm in the talent pool, but since my friend got a contract right away, I was (and am) freaking out about this talent pool-thing. Does anyone have a clue on how big my chances are, and when I will find out (I applied for a job during the summer)?
Although being in the Talent Pool doesn't guarantee you'll have a contract, very few people don't end up with one. I was told at my interview that we still have to wait a couple of weeks before anyone gets a Summer contract because they were still sorting out the Easter ones. When is your friend ready to start ?
That's quite encouraging.
OMG i literally thought i was up to date on this forum but I must have just missed one email.. and its ahead about 10 pages since i last looked! woops!!
Firstly. congrats to everyone with interviews, in the talent pool, on the waiting lists, and actually with contracts.. Very exciting !!
secondly good luck to everyone planning on interview/auditioning soon!!! Its all fun and disney-fied whatever you are doing so just let your personality shine through and the rest will follow :)
I'm on my way over to DLP on the 6th April to start a 5 month contract working in the boutiques.. They said i'm in the 'Disney Store' which sounds obviously but confuses me abit since surely they are all Disney stores.. ;) However i think the one they mean is the big one in the Disney Village! :D (very lucky if this is the case as the earl of sandwhich is just round the corner) ;) haha!!
big love to everyone on here and hope you're all having a magical day!! ;) xx
ps. if anyone else is has contracts starting soon.. please add me on facebook so I can have friends over there! ;) I think the links on my profile here. :D:D:D:D <3 x
Hi Natalie!
Congrats on the job! So exciting, you'll have a great time- are you staying in their accommodation and everything?
And I'm pretty sure the Disney store IS the one in Disney Village! When I was there last month that's the only actual 'Disney Store' I remember seeing! :D
Yes staying in their accommodation same as Rebecca from here :D Im pretty sure it's that one too, which is abit over whelming because it's huge!! I work here in a Disney store but i guess we can't compare :L what's your story Georgie are you interviewing for anything or have a contract etc??:D x
It's great though! I would just be admiring all the stuff all the time and not working haha! :P I'm currently on the waiting list as a character and parade/show dancer- so nothing set in stone yet! Oooo what store do you work in here? x
Meadowhall- sheffield! :) it's a ball but looking forward to moving on! :D that's awesome that you're on the waiting list for character! I wanna be there eventually :D hope it works out for you! X
Booooom I love being namedropped Natalie (; Congrats people for getting into the talent pool, contracts etc and good luck to anyone going to interview. I was super nervous at the interview, but they're so nice there's no need to be! People in the talent pool - I waited over 2 months for a contract but they do come! It seems that they gather everyone they want into the talent pool then send out a pile of contracts at the same time. (: Natalie aren't they opening a new massive Disney store there or am I imagining things? World of Disney maybe?
IS ANYONE GOING OUT ON THE 30TH MARCH? I seem to be alone in this and I'm not happy about it!! If anyone is going then or around then, feel free to add me on facebook (:
Hope you're all enjoying the suuuunnssshhiiiinneee! xxx
Hi :)
Im auditioning in Leeds on the 2nd of April. Is anyone else going?
What would be normal to wear? Ive got visions of me turning up and everyone else wearing some sort of dancing clothes. So if anyone knows what would be okay to wear please tell me :) And Im a boy btw :)
Hey Sam!
There really is no set thing to wear so don't get too stressed! But you will be dancing, so I suggest some jogging bottoms or comfortable trousers- easy to move around in- and a vest or t-shirt. It's nice to go for a coloured one to make you stand out more! As long as you don't go in jeans or looking scruffy you'll be fine! As for shoes- dance shoes (if you have them) or trainers or something similar! :D This is what boys at mine were wearing! GOOD LUCK!
Ah okay, thanks for your help :)
Would plimsoles be okay for shoes?
I've never stressed out over what to wear as much before haha :)
Quote from: "outofstep"Hey I've an interview in Dublin on Tuesday too! Me and a friend are heading to it. I'm quite excited about it- Despite is being a job interview, it sounds really fun haha! Just trying to brush up on my French now! Fingers crossed we all get contracts! :D
Ah really thats so cool maybe i'll see you so! :) I know it's so excited would be so cool to work there for the summer! ah that would be great have you learnt much french for it?
@mackattack how did the interview go today? :) Any tips for tomorrow's audition? getting really nervous now :O
Quote from: "ssaamm"Ah okay, thanks for your help :)
Would plimsoles be okay for shoes?
I've never stressed out over what to wear as much before haha :)
Plimsoles are fine! As long as you can dance in them :)
Hey Sam! yeahhh georgiegirl is right! i was at the same auditions in london and thats what all the guys were wearing :) as long as you feel comfortable and can mooooove you'll be grand :)
haha shall be seeing you in leeds btw ;)
banrionog (i hope that's spelt right!) were you a the movie it audition???
yeah it is...it just means 'little princess' in Irish :P
And YES! i was...it was soooo amazing :)
Hi guys
I'm new to this blog, I'll be joining you in Leeds for auditions travelling all the way from sunny Glasgow!
Im soooo excited but I have a little worry...
I have dance and acting experience and am ideal height and have facial characteristics for a role. However i may be on the chubby side. I'm an experienced performer, do you think this will hold me back?
Thanks everyone, also good luck!!!!
Thanks both banrionOrg and GeorgieGirl :)
Is it worth booking into a hotel in leeds the night before the audition, or should I just get up early in the morning to travel there?
Hopefully I'll see some of you there :)
@banrionOrgAhhhh awesome, same one! Why did it have to be so early though! Arg!
@ssaamm No worries :) , where are you traveling from and what time is the audition?
Welcome @MrsLovett! (Love the name), in complete honesty to your question, it will most likely mean you wouldn't get any face characters. The Princesses are all pretty slender and then there's Alice and Wendy who are meant to be children, and the villains and everything all have set costumes that they don't adapt to different sizes! Of course you may be ok I don't know exactly what size you are. :) HOWEVER you may be fine as a costume character? They do contracts just for that which is great. Most importantly though just smile and be disney! You never know what they're looking for and you may be just it! And the fact you have dance experience and such is good too!! Let us know how it goes!
Haha, love my clever brain to forget to say where im from :)
Anyway the audition is 10am and Im from Newcastle :)
Quote from: "Disniamh"Quote from: "outofstep"Hey I've an interview in Dublin on Tuesday too! Me and a friend are heading to it. I'm quite excited about it- Despite is being a job interview, it sounds really fun haha! Just trying to brush up on my French now! Fingers crossed we all get contracts! :D
Ah really thats so cool maybe i'll see you so! :) I know it's so excited would be so cool to work there for the summer! ah that would be great have you learnt much french for it?
@mackattack how did the interview go today? :) Any tips for tomorrow's audition? getting really nervous now :O
Yeah if you see us come over and say hello- I'll be the girl with glasses wearing a blue dress and white blazer haha! :) Oh my god, I know! Would actually be a dream come true to get a job there! I did French in school years ago so have been just kind of looking over stuff about my hobbies and why I want to work in Disneyland. I think I've revised enough so that I'll be able to answer any question, but hopefully most of the interview will be in English. We'll just have to wait and see!! :)
i will indeed if I see you! I'll be wearing black jeans flowery top and grey jacket :) aaah i'm on a bus now hoping to cram in some french :P i hope most of its in english too and that theres not too many hard questions sure we'll see how it goes! :)
Best of luck anyway if I dont see you! Hopefully we'll all get jobs :D
@Georgiegirl - Gahhhh i know right.....soooo early, plus the fact i was coming from dublin as well...totally worth it though!
I was just wondering....but do you by any chance know how this guy called michael got on?....he was wearing an orange op i think?!...Yeahh we'd both come on our own and got chatting once we both got through animation :) love to know if he got cast or anything, he was super lovely :)
@ssaamm - im not sure how far newcastle is from leeds but because I'm so far away, I'm gonna have to stay over...there are some really cheap hotels nearby if you book around now! :P
@banrionOg- I don't remember off the top of my head, but did he get through the dance round? Because everyone who got through that round either got taken off to be made up as a face character, or got put on the waiting list as a straight costume character or parade/show dancer- so if he was there he did well!
@ssaamm- Newcastle is only an hour or so from leeds isn't it? You'll be fine just getting up early and traveling if that's the case- especially since the audition isn't until 10am! :)
is it the dublin interview today? exciting if so!! x
@georgiegirl - yup we both got though dance but then we got separated...that makes sense though! :)
Ohhhh I see! How did you get on then? Did you get a job?? Or waiting list or what? What group were you in?? :D Haha, so many questions!
Interview over and done with since yesterday..didn't get a chance to post on here tho because I was so tired..
It went well I think..
There were two interviewers and the session started as normal with the presentation and the quiz (I won two prizes :) a disneyland pen and a packet of sweets with finding nemo on them :P )
I was really nervous at the beginning but the quiz and the presentation really calmed my nerves and when we were called for the interview, i was relatively calm..:D
Then the interviews started, we did them in pairs. There was definitely over 40 people at the interview...maybe even 50.
I was interviewed close to the beginning. My interviewer began in english asking us about ourselves and then she changed to french and asked us our past times, what i wanted to do in uni next year, if i had my driving licence, which job I wanted etc..she also asked me what would I do if i encountered a difficult customer which kind of put me off a little bit and I ended up answering in English..
She complimented me on my french and my accent, so I'm hoping that's a good thing! I so want to get into that talent pool..They told us we should know by the end of the week..so now it's just a waiting game..I'm so excited!
Ps. The other interviewer did none of the interview in English, all in french! And apparently he asked some very difficult questions as well. He also tested some peoples third language if they had one..like spanish!
Over all, the interview was a very enjoyable experience, and even If i don't get it..at least i can say that i got to experience the interview!
Thats good so! I didn't win anything haha fair play to you though! :)
Yeah I got him for the interview which was sort of off putting having to start off straight away in french but I dont think I did too bad although I did say a few words in english! He didn't ask too many questions either and i dunno if thats good or not :/ I did make him laugh though so thats good!
Yeah we were told the same thing about being notified by the end of the week! I'm the same it was great just to go throughit and I'd say it will be tough enough to get a job but there's always next year! :) make sure and post whatever the news :)
Yup..I'll be sure and let you know :) Were there many people there today?
I wonder how many people from the two days will get put in the talent pool? :)
I'm glad to hear you both enjoyed your experiences - I'm sure if anything, that will have shone through and I have every confidence you'll both be placed in the talent pool! Then we can all carry on waiting together...!
So excited for you all who are heading out there or on waiting lists! I don't think I'm going to go to the Leeds auditions. I couldn't start work in the summer and I think you audition max. 2 months before you want to start? Feels odd just not going though, I still really want to get to Disney!! Plus Leeds would be much easier to get to than London. I'm doing some music work with some dancers at the moment so I'm going to try and learn some tips from them for the next audition!
Oh and those talking about the auditions, don't go in jeans, I did and I was the only one lol. Though I don't think for a minute it affected my chances! I got through the acting bit and royally stuffed up the dancing :( There's loads of info further back in this thread. It's such a fun day whatever happens :) People wear all sorts and a total mix of people got through, not just the ones with dance experience. They put loads of emphasis on the fact they're looking for lots of different looks, shapes, sizes etc and not just professional actors/dancers.
If I'm still unemployed come September I'm going to apply for a different job over Halloween, I bet it's an awesome time to be there! I did French and German A levels, so I'm hoping that I can speak enough for a shop job.
@mackattack There seemed to be less people there yesterday than on Monday. I'd say between 30 and 40 people maybe?Well done with your interview and bon chance!
And @disniamh it was really nice to meet you- sorry I didn't come over and say hello sooner haha! Glad t hear you got on so well. My interview seemed a little on the short side too, but I think that might be because we were towards the end? Hopefully that's why anyway! :)
I'm quite happy with my interview too. I had Noellie for mine so I relaxed straight away when I realised I wouldn't be bombarded with French questions straight away haha! I did kind of just blurt out how much I love Disney and Walt and everything though after my first question... I'm sure she was probably sick of hearing people say it but I couldn't help it! :lol:
Apart from that, the interview is actually fun and quite simple. I think people just get stressed out about the French but if you prepare a few answers you should be fine (Although that might be easy for me to say seeing as I only got asked about my hobbies and if I'd ever visited France or any other countries, in French...) But definitely try to brush up on your grammar so you can attempt any question they throw at you! To anyone going for an interview soon, good luck!
But anyways, we've done it now and hopefully we'll all get a yes by the end of the week! :D
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Hey..just thought I'd let everyone know that following my interview in Dublin on Monday.....I'm now in the talent pool!! :D I'm so happy..all my hard work payed off!! :D
aaah I'm also in the talent pool! :D :D but does that mean we actually have a chance of getting a job? Hopefully we'll be told soon enough the waiting game is not so fun :(
congrats everyone and welcome to the Talent Pool ! :D i'm sure you'll get the job, they need lots of people for the 20th anniversary, especially for this summer so fingers crossed ;)
Hi guys, I'm new to the forum.
Had my interview yesterday (tues) and got an email today saying I'm in the talent pool. Can not believe it!! XD
Never felt so happy before. Haha
Good luck to everyone in the talent pool. My fingers are crossed for us!! :)
hey guys!
I went down to Dublin for the interview yesterday (tuesday). The recruitment officers were so nice! I had the lovely guy interviewer! Wasn't sure if I rambled on too much, but just got an email to say I'm in this wonderful talent pool too! I hope this was the best response I could have gotten, anything is better than a point blank no! So excited but hopefully I won't be swimming around in this pool for too long! It would be interesting to know how many people were accepted from the group yesterday, glad to see some of you guys got the same thing as me!
(P.S. this is my first time posting in a "forum" so I hope I'm doing it properly!)
Ehe, well done everyone! Yay more disney people! x
So many of us! AHH. This is too exciting!
Ah this is so exciting..I wonder if they said no to anyone..nearly everybody seems to have gotten into the talent pool from dublin..:P haha
Well done everyone! Fingers crossed for you all!!! :)
Hi every1 does any1 know when the character departement will ring if we have contracts Im a modem and been asked to model at the end of aprIl beiginning of may any help would be appreciated :-)
Hi there ! I 'm in the Talent Pool for ride operator and boutiques but i'm also interested in auditioning for costume character. Do you think i should go for it ? :?
I missed a call from an unknown number today. In my dreams it was definitely Disney offering me a job..... haha :P
@GeorgieGirl Did you see who it was?
Laura:)
woaaaaaaaaaaaaaah when on earth did we cross the 100th page mark!? completely missed that :')
Natalie & Rebecca, can't believe how soon you guys are going out there! can't imagine how excited you must be!
Congrats to everyone who made it into the talent pool, it's so exciting to see so many! I'm STILL playing the waiting game, though I expect it won't be long for summer contracts now!
Good luck to everyone waiting/preparing to audition! xo
Quote from: "laura:)"@GeorgieGirl Did you see who it was?
Laura:)
No Laura I didn't! The number was just unknown. But they didn't ring again.... so it couldn't have been 'the mouse' :( If only eh!
@GeorgieGirl Well, when I've gotten the call before it's always an 'unknown number'. But I guess if it was them then they would have probably left a message or ring again.
Laura:)
Yeah I've seen people say that it's normally unknown previously, so naturally I get all excited whenever the phone rings haha! It's only been a week since my audition though- so veryvery early days :D
Congrats again on everyone in the talent pool!! Brilliant to hear!
Does anyone actually know how big of a deal it is to get into the Talent Pool though?
Hi again :) What type of stuff should you put on the CV for when you are auditioning. Ive never worked in anything to do with performing/dancing before. Anddd Ive seen before for auditions that you need photos of yourself, but for the auditions next month, the website dosent mention anything about the photos, so do I need them?
Quote from: "VigBasil"Does anyone actually know how big of a deal it is to get into the Talent Pool though?
Hi! It's quite a big deal lol (; I think they're doing summer ones soonish but if you look back most people who get into the Talent Pool get contacted with a contract. When did you say you could start? x
Quote from: "rebecca"Quote from: "VigBasil"Does anyone actually know how big of a deal it is to get into the Talent Pool though?
Hi! It's quite a big deal lol (; I think they're doing summer ones soonish but if you look back most people who get into the Talent Pool get contacted with a contract. When did you say you could start? x
I just don't know how excited I'm supposed to be. :P I put down my start date as the 26th of May!
Quote from: "VigBasil"Quote from: "rebecca"Quote from: "VigBasil"Does anyone actually know how big of a deal it is to get into the Talent Pool though?
Hi! It's quite a big deal lol (; I think they're doing summer ones soonish but if you look back most people who get into the Talent Pool get contacted with a contract. When did you say you could start? x
I just don't know how excited I'm supposed to be. :P I put down my start date as the 26th of May!
Definately be excited! I got my offer 3 months before my start date, and I think summer contracts are coming out April time, so might be pretty soon (:
I put down my start date as July 1st because I have exams until June 21st..Do you still think that If summer contracts come out in April that I will here then, It did say on my email that the won't contact you until at least two months before your start date..? :)
Quote from: "mackattack"I put down my start date as July 1st because I have exams until June 21st..Do you still think that If summer contracts come out in April that I will here then, It did say on my email that the won't contact you until at least two months before your start date..? :)
I think lots of people hear all at once, so there's a good chance (: Maybe because you're a bit later, you might hear a little later. Who knows really! x
Ahhh so exciting that so many people on here are in the talent pool or on the waiting-list. I hope everyone gets a job offer eventually!
Sheesh, now I really can't wait for the audition haha..
Quote from: "ssaamm"Hi again :) What type of stuff should you put on the CV for when you are auditioning. Ive never worked in anything to do with performing/dancing before. Anddd Ive seen before for auditions that you need photos of yourself, but for the auditions next month, the website dosent mention anything about the photos, so do I need them?
Hey ssaamm! I was wondering this too. I have music performing experience but no costume work whatsoever. I don't really know what they want. Maybe stuff like, any practical skills that might be useful?
@Laura, what did you put on your CV?
Quote from: "Astya"Hey ssaamm! I was wondering this too. I have music performing experience but no costume work whatsoever. I don't really know what they want. Maybe stuff like, any practical skills that might be useful?
@Laura, what did you put on your CV?
Hi Astya :)
Im going to get my Dad to help me write it, but I've honestly got no clue what to put on it. Are you bringing photos of you to the audition too?
I'm not going to the next audition, I can't start work until September at the earliest! Are you going to Leeds? When I went I didn't take anything except my passport, but I only got through the acting not the dancing so I don't know what successful people had to show. Might be worth taking a few headshots, just like passport photo types on a white background, that's what I'm thinking next time I go. I'd be interested to know what you do put down as I'm having trouble too!
Quote from: "Astya"I'm not going to the next audition, I can't start work until September at the earliest! Are you going to Leeds? When I went I didn't take anything except my passport, but I only got through the acting not the dancing so I don't know what successful people had to show. Might be worth taking a few headshots, just like passport photo types on a white background, that's what I'm thinking next time I go. I'd be interested to know what you do put down as I'm having trouble too!
Ah okay :) Yeah I'm going to Leeds. I'll tell you what I put in the CV once I write it :)
What did you do for the acting part?
Did you need your passport for the audition?
Quote from: "Astya"@Laura, what did you put on your CV?
@Astya all I put on my CV was my education, previous work, activities, hobbies and interests.
Laura:)
@ssaamm - I didn't, but it said online to take it along, maybe the successful ones were asked for them!
So the acting is to music, it's to Disney's Party Gras, you can find it on Youtube!
1st Count of 8 - You walk forward as a cowboy
2nd Count of 8 - You have to walk around in a circle like a Pirate
3rd Count of 8 - You stand on the spot as 1 of the 7 dwarfs
4th Count of 8 - You walk left and right as a villian
5th Count of 8 - You take a bow as a Prince or Princess
Final Count of 8 - You walk off stage as a cast member waving goodbye!
There's tonnes of info in this thread, quite a way back now. I have some stuff saved too so I'll have a look this evening for anything else useful. :)
I can't decide whether to go to the Leeds audition, I want to but I think it's too early for September contracts anyway. :(
Oh, and thanks Laura! :)
@ssaamm I don't have much work experience so what I put on my CV was basically all the training I had in either theatre or dance and even little jobs like extras and stuff. If you were in any big extracurricular things at your school like maybe the student council; mention it either in your CV or in your cover letter. Any skills that are related to entertainment, you might want to put those in there. For example all the languages you speak, if you can belly-dance or something like that, just put it in there if you think it's relevant. If you had any normal jobs before just put those in even though they're not entertainment. I had no idea too so this is just what I did, don't quote me on it though haha I was also kind of winging it but this is what I got from various sources.
@Nao ah okay thank you :)
@Astya Thank you :) How did you walk as a pirate? I really can't think how a pirate would walk :)
Quote from: "mackattack"I put down my start date as July 1st because I have exams until June 21st..Do you still think that If summer contracts come out in April that I will here then, It did say on my email that the won't contact you until at least two months before your start date..? :)
Hey Mackattack, I put the exact start date as you too, because I had been casted in a feature film in May/June. Did you audition on Jan 10th or 11th? Cos im sure that the expiry for the waiting list is the same date from your audition, so we would have until 10th/11th July to get that call.
Summer contracts, people what do we know?
Quote from: "fabmoolah"Summer contracts, people what do we know?
Nothing Unfortunately..:(
I'm pretty sure the minute they get sent out we'll know... because anyone who gets one will have rushed straight here!
Quote from: "Astya"@ssaamm - I didn't, but it said online to take it along, maybe the successful ones were asked for them!
So the acting is to music, it's to Disney's Party Gras, you can find it on Youtube!
1st Count of 8 - You walk forward as a cowboy
2nd Count of 8 - You have to walk around in a circle like a Pirate
3rd Count of 8 - You stand on the spot as 1 of the 7 dwarfs
4th Count of 8 - You walk left and right as a villian
5th Count of 8 - You take a bow as a Prince or Princess
Final Count of 8 - You walk off stage as a cast member waving goodbye!
There's tonnes of info in this thread, quite a way back now. I have some stuff saved too so I'll have a look this evening for anything else useful. :)
I can't decide whether to go to the Leeds audition, I want to but I think it's too early for September contracts anyway. :(
thanks for posting this Astya! will be practising in my living room! looking forward to the Leeds auditions :) then a few days after i am going to Paris/Euro Disney for a week! x
Summer contractcs will only be sent out after the Easter season is over. So May at the very earliest.
5 days everybody!!
I'm gutted I think my 6 month time is nearly up on the waiting list n I don't think I'm going to get a call seen as Daniel is out of the office till the 10th April!!! Oh well I will have to re audition I'm bloody gutted!!!! :-(
I'm sorry, that's such a shame goofy90 ): BUT at least you can go into the next auditions confident in the knowledge that you have what Disney are looking for! Just because a suitable position hasn't come up in the last 6 months doesn't mean there aren't plenty more chances out there!
@rebecca: ohmygoodness! I am so excited for you! You have to promise that you'll let us know how your experience goes - when you have the chance at least, I imagine you're going to have your hands full!
@cendrillon - Of course I will! I might do a blog or something, I wanna document my time there :D im so gonna keep up to date on here, so when you all get contracts I know about it!
i'm in the talent pool too for june-august. i REALLY want a job! will we really not hear until may? :(
Quote from: "pollypocket"i'm in the talent pool too for june-august. i REALLY want a job! will we really not hear until may? :(
So am I, and I'm in
hell I passed the Skype inteview on like the 6th March. What about you?
I went to the Dublin interview day :) so so so want to be out there. The sunny weather here makes me want to be there even more for some reason! :) I'd love to know the percentage or number of people in the talent pool who actually get jobs, I'm so desperate!
[strike:3dfl98pj]I've never posted here before - but I'm pleased to say that I am going down to the London audition next Wednesday. Might possibly go to the York one as it's cheaper on the train. lol
I've never been to one before - And I know deep down I won't get a contract, however I wish to just go for the experience.
I still need to book my train - I keep having second thoughts but I don't loose anything by just trying.
I hope to see some of you guys there - any tips would be awesome.
Good luck to anyone who is going to the Leeds audition and other London one.
:D[/strike:3dfl98pj]
Quote from: "fabmoolah"Quote from: "pollypocket"i'm in the talent pool too for june-august. i REALLY want a job! will we really not hear until may? :(
So am I, and I'm in hell I passed the Skype inteview on like the 6th March. What about you?
I'm in the talent pool for june-august tooo! seems like ages ago that we had skype interviews, mine was in february! wish we could hear soon :(
Hi guys!
New to the forums obviously. Havn't read all of this (108 pages - wow!) but will get around to it I guess!
Just a quick question for starters - how long beforehand is a good amount of time to apply? If I'm in Paris in January but can't work until July, is that too early?
Thanks a bunch!
Olivia :)
IT'S TOMORROW PEOPLE!
Quote from: "rebecca"IT'S TOMORROW PEOPLE!
:o AHHHH MY GOD, HAVE AN AMAAAAZING TIME :thumbs: :D :D :D
Quote from: "sineadlemonade"Quote from: "rebecca"IT'S TOMORROW PEOPLE!
:o AHHHH MY GOD, HAVE AN AMAAAAZING TIME :thumbs: :D :D :D
Ah thanks! Hurry up and get out there hahaa! X
Enjoy every minute!
Quote from: "rebecca"IT'S TOMORROW PEOPLE!
Oh my~! Have tons of fun! :D (woot, "tomorrow" is now today hehe)
Im there! In Pleiades which isn't really that bad (: don't have a roommate yet booooo but s'all good! X
Have funnnnnnnnnnnnnn and good luck Rebecca! :D
Oh Rebecca you're so lucky!! I wish I was there. Have a great time! Keep us informed!! :)
Have fun Rebecca!
Oh gosh Very excited Disney Audition tomorrow, then of on holiday to Disney on the 10th ;)
xx
WOOO rebecca!! :D fingers crossed I can be your roommate wooo! hahaa :D am off on friday. still so not ready. should probably start packing.. eesh. :p lol!
mainly posting to say AlternativeRock.. I love your DP, when i was in DLP in october i remember seeing the following the leader show and I met that Peter too!!!! he was wonderful!!!! :D Just made me excited that i recognised him loll
hope everyone is ok!!!!
xxx
Hello!! I am new here!! Had a skype interview in February. I am in the talent pool but no news till now... i told them i am available for summer. Is anybody from Greece here that had interview too? I don t really know what to do because i have an offer for another job for five months but of course i prefer Disneyland, but i don t know when they send me a contract. That waiting list must be huge...
so impatient!
Hi,
my name's Jess and I had an interview to work at the amazing Disneyland Paris for this summer (from June 2012 to September 2012). I got through to the Talent Pool section, and I was wondering if anyone knew or knows when they send out the contracts (so dates you'll be working etc)? Because I kind of need to know so I can see which is cheaper to book to get to Paris (train, plane etc).
Also so I can let my 6th form know, so they don't have a go at me for not attending in June.
Thank you very much!!! :D
:thumbs:
Quote from: "gldc"Summer contractcs will only be sent out after the Easter season is over. So May at the very earliest.
MAY?! :'( Don't actually think I can wait that long 0.0
That's like nearly a whole month still, at the earliest! #I feel dead inside#
](*,)
I sent them a mail and they told me that they don 't know when they send the summer contracts but as soon as they know they will inform me for the dates...
:( so annoying!
Hello :)
I know there are auditions this month, but does anyone know when the next auditions are after this? I think im ready to give it another shot :)
xx
Quote from: "MickeyMouse11"Quote from: "gldc"Summer contractcs will only be sent out after the Easter season is over. So May at the very earliest.
MAY?! :'( Don't actually think I can wait that long 0.0
That's like nearly a whole month still, at the earliest! #I feel dead inside#
](*,)
The Disneyland Paris casting page on facebook has responded to a few comments regarding summer contracts and they all say the same thing: May. But hey! At least we have a definite answer now.
Hello everyone ^^ im on the waiting list passd my audition on the 4th of April as a character performer. Iv been on the waiting list before, back last summer, i was put into makeup to become a face character(cinderella), but it didnt work out.. then i was put on the waiting list as a parade dancer... but never got contacted.. as i had holidays booked and stuff.. My hight is 5,7. What are my chances? i know that its harder for just character performers x
Im tired of waiting now ! x
Hey guys! im in DLP now.. staying in La Boiserie which is really nice if abit basic but fine!!!! :D 4 of us in an apartment, 15 minute bus ride from the park. Met Rebecca from up there ^^^^^ today and we went on a few rides and then watched the new Dreams show about an hour ago.... SO beautiful! Cant even describe it as my words wouldnt be good enough but its literally mind blowing how they put together such a spectacle. :) credit to all involved!!!!! :lol:
after endless days of training i'm starting the official first day tomorrow in the Disney Store in the Disney village. Bit overwhelming at first but I'm trying, and the french is pretty difficult but hopefully it'll get easier!
hope you are all well :D:D
xxxx
@Natalie omg, SOOO EXCITING RO READ THIS! :')
i'm so envious you got to see he new Dreams show :O :O :O
but ahhh, have a good first day!
-slowly dying waiting for my contract and revising for a levels-
Quote from: "sineadlemonade"@Natalie omg, SOOO EXCITING RO READ THIS! :')
i'm so envious you got to see he new Dreams show :O :O :O
but ahhh, have a good first day!
-slowly dying waiting for my contract and revising for a levels-
Hey, when did you get put on the waiting list ? its horrid :( x
Quote from: "DisneyHolli"Quote from: "sineadlemonade"@Natalie omg, SOOO EXCITING RO READ THIS! :')
i'm so envious you got to see he new Dreams show :O :O :O
but ahhh, have a good first day!
-slowly dying waiting for my contract and revising for a levels-
Hey, when did you get put on the waiting list ? its horrid :( x
October D:
you? x
I emailed Daniel (again) just to ask about contracts and he has told me to hang on in there and wait! I really hope I get out there or an offer within the next month otherwise I'm screwed
Ahhh, Natalie! Seeing your facebook statuses is making me so jealous! Hehe. Sounds like you're already having an amazing time!!
Goofy, poor you :( I bet it must be really hard! Least you made the pool though, they must like you, so fingers crossed you'll get the call soon :)
Quote from: "sineadlemonade"Quote from: "DisneyHolli"Quote from: "sineadlemonade"@Natalie omg, SOOO EXCITING RO READ THIS! :')
i'm so envious you got to see he new Dreams show :O :O :O
but ahhh, have a good first day!
-slowly dying waiting for my contract and revising for a levels-
Hey, when did you get put on the waiting list ? its horrid :( x
October D:
you? x
Last week xx iv been,on it before tho too x
Quote from: "goofy90"I emailed Daniel (again) just to ask about contracts and he has told me to hang on in there and wait! I really hope I get out there or an offer within the next month otherwise I'm screwed
Hey! I know ur pain, iv been on the waiting list before, im bk on it now ! Good luck ,how tall are you? they look for certain heights x
Quote from: "DisneyHolli"Quote from: "goofy90"I emailed Daniel (again) just to ask about contracts and he has told me to hang on in there and wait! I really hope I get out there or an offer within the next month otherwise I'm screwed
Hey! I know ur pain, iv been on the waiting list before, im bk on it now ! Good luck ,how tall are you? they look for certain heights x
I'm 6ft 2" so I got told I would be out there soon but still no call as of yet gutted
Quote from: "goofy90"Quote from: "DisneyHolli"Quote from: "goofy90"I emailed Daniel (again) just to ask about contracts and he has told me to hang on in there and wait! I really hope I get out there or an offer within the next month otherwise I'm screwed
Hey! I know ur pain, iv been on the waiting list before, im bk on it now ! Good luck ,how tall are you? they look for certain heights x
I'm 6ft 2" so I got told I would be out there soon but still no call as of yet gutted
hey ! yeh.. its seems like they always need tall people ! x its sad cus they will hire dancers first, as they can do both jobs . im 5,7 . im pretty sure my chances are slim.. when i got through.. all the people in my section were REALLY TALL ! X
Hello! I'm new in the forum. I'd like to ask you a few questions:
1.I've also had an interview via Skype in April and I received a ''Talent pool'' email. Is it positive or is it just a gentle way to say ''you don't match our demands''?
2. Does everyone receive the same e-mail? Or others don't at all?!
3.Does awaiting depends on the job position? Is the list that long?
Thank you in advance and good luck to everyone ;-)
Quote from: "phoebe1"Hello! I'm new in the forum. I'd like to ask you a few questions:
1.I've also had an interview via Skype in April and I received a ''Talent pool'' email. Is it positive or is it just a gentle way to say ''you don't match our demands''?
2. Does everyone receive the same e-mail? Or others don't at all?!
3.Does awaiting depends on the job position? Is the list that long?
Thank you in advance and good luck to everyone ;-)
Hi phoebe! Receiving a talent pool email is positive, not everyone gets into the talent pool, some people are rejected after the skype interview, so well done :) (i'm also in the talent pool) and waiting depends on the job position or your availability, it just depends on everything i think and what they're looking for/who they're short of at the time! :)
Sooo, anybody going to the Amsterdam auditions next week?
@Disneybud Im going and I guess Nao too :)
Hi, I'm new to the forum.
Wanting to apply to be a costume character over the summer, but have 2 questions...
1. Is it too late to apply for this summer now, were the auditions in April for the summer or will there be more before then?
2. Would I be able to work just the summer as I'm going to uni in September or would they only want longer contract lengths?
Any other help would be appreciated too!
Jon
Hi Jon, welcome! :)
I'm not sure about the auditions for summer, if you look here - http://www.disneyauditions.com/calendar/index.html (http://www.disneyauditions.com/calendar/index.html%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;) - you can see when the next ones are. The last ones were January I think. I believe they usually want a minimum of 4 months contract, but you could get put on a waiting list and not get offered a contract right away.
Astya
Quote from: "goofy90"Quote from: "DisneyHolli"Quote from: "goofy90"I emailed Daniel (again) just to ask about contracts and he has told me to hang on in there and wait! I really hope I get out there or an offer within the next month otherwise I'm screwed
Hey! I know ur pain, iv been on the waiting list before, im bk on it now ! Good luck ,how tall are you? they look for certain heights x
I'm 6ft 2" so I got told I would be out there soon but still no call as of yet gutted
Hey Goofy90,
On your email to Daniel, did he say that you would definitely be heading out there soon? Sounds good :)
Laura:)
Quote from: "laura:)"Hey Goofy90,
On your email to Daniel, did he say that you would definitely be heading out there soon? Sounds good :)
Laura:)
No he just said I am still on the books at the moment and that I should wait I don't think I'm going to end up at Disney anytime soon :-(
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Hey guys! im in DLP now.. staying in La Boiserie which is really nice if abit basic but fine!!!! :D 4 of us in an apartment, 15 minute bus ride from the park. Met Rebecca from up there ^^^^^ today and we went on a few rides and then watched the new Dreams show about an hour ago.... SO beautiful! Cant even describe it as my words wouldnt be good enough but its literally mind blowing how they put together such a spectacle. :) credit to all involved!!!!! :lol:
after endless days of training i'm starting the official first day tomorrow in the Disney Store in the Disney village. Bit overwhelming at first but I'm trying, and the french is pretty difficult but hopefully it'll get easier!
hope you are all well :D:D
xxxx
I'm so glad to hear you're having a good time - sounds challenging, but enjoyable (: I'm also incredibly jealous!
Thank you for your reply! Does it happen to be on the list and never to be offered a job? :?
Hey guys, quick question! How fast did the animation round go in your eyes?
Because a count of eight can be so much... haha or so little. But even with the music that was posted here there is two types of counting it. I personally counted it very quickly but my mom was like "are you sure it's not just on every first bar that you should count?" so I'm confused now because it's true that the way I count it's really so fast you can barely do one big move haha XD
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@DisneyBud ah okay, so I guess my initial thought was right. thank you so much!!
Hey guys!! I've been reading this forum for months now but I didn't have anything to say until now. I have been in a talent pool since the beginning of March and got a job offer TODAY starting from the end on June in boutiques. I know they said that we have to wait until May but I'm just saying get yourselves ready because the job offers are coming !!!! wopp wooop how exciting is that? :D
I was working in Disney back in summer 2010 but this year's application system has been soo different ''thanks'' to that talent pool.
Quote from: "MJLiisu"Hey guys!! I've been reading this forum for months now but I didn't have anything to say until now. I have been in a talent pool since the beginning of March and got a job offer TODAY starting from the end on June in boutiques. I know they said that we have to wait until May but I'm just saying get yourselves ready because the job offers are coming !!!! wopp wooop how exciting is that? :D
I was working in Disney back in summer 2010 but this year's application system has been soo different ''thanks'' to that talent pool.
Congrats! =D> Wish you a good start! That's very encouraging for the rest of us too, so as not to give up hope!
@MJLisuu Congrats, thats promising that they're sending out stuff now! I'm hoping for a boutiques job as well :)
I was just wondering if anyone knows what my kinda situation would be. I had my interview in May 2011, got placed in the talent pool and then went out for a 2 week stint as a 'Vendeuse Boutique' over Christmas, which was tres bien!
Shortly after that I got an (I think standard) email asking if I could do the Fevrier Vacances season or be a CDD for a few months til' the end of summer, which i didn't reply to because I couldn't, I'm at Uni.
Would I still be in the talent pool to be contacted? I mean, I'm not sure if I'm still in the talent pool. I haven't explicitly told them my availability this summer ...
Quote from: "MJLiisu"Hey guys!! I've been reading this forum for months now but I didn't have anything to say until now. I have been in a talent pool since the beginning of March and got a job offer TODAY starting from the end on June in boutiques. I know they said that we have to wait until May but I'm just saying get yourselves ready because the job offers are coming !!!! wopp wooop how exciting is that? :D
I was working in Disney back in summer 2010 but this year's application system has been soo different ''thanks'' to that talent pool.
WOOOHOOOOO, this is hella exciting news :D/ So happy for you!
i will now be on tenterhooks waiting for my phone to buzz..have fun though! :D
Quote from: "sineadlemonade"Quote from: "MJLiisu"Hey guys!! I've been reading this forum for months now but I didn't have anything to say until now. I have been in a talent pool since the beginning of March and got a job offer TODAY starting from the end on June in boutiques. I know they said that we have to wait until May but I'm just saying get yourselves ready because the job offers are coming !!!! wopp wooop how exciting is that? :D
I was working in Disney back in summer 2010 but this year's application system has been soo different ''thanks'' to that talent pool.
WOOOHOOOOO, this is hella exciting news :D/ So happy for you!
i will now be on tenterhooks waiting for my phone to buzz..have fun though! :D
SO EXCITING. I pray mine comes soon.
Quote from: "MJLiisu"Hey guys!! I've been reading this forum for months now but I didn't have anything to say until now. I have been in a talent pool since the beginning of March and got a job offer TODAY starting from the end on June in boutiques. I know they said that we have to wait until May but I'm just saying get yourselves ready because the job offers are coming !!!! wopp wooop how exciting is that? :D
I was working in Disney back in summer 2010 but this year's application system has been soo different ''thanks'' to that talent pool.
Congratulations!! Where did you have your interview and what did you put down as your starting date if you don't mind me asking? I'm in the talent pool since march as well, can't wait for an offer (that is if I'm getting one haha) :lol:
Congratulations MJLiisu! That's so exciting to know they're on their way! If you don't mind me asking, how long is your contract for?
Hey guys, I went to the audition today but I got cut after the dance ):
I don't really know why but I think I was trying too hard with my sloppy self-made dance moves (because I COULDN'T DANCE of course, I'm not a dancer and I thought maybe if I just smile and do my own dance I'll make it for the characters). I really regret doing that because I think that way it was more noticeable that I couldn't do the moves they taught us. I'm really sad because I heard that you can't audition for 3 months and I can NOT be at Disney for the entire winter so I'm sad because maybe I won't get to work Disney at all if I can start in August because you have to work for a minimum of 4 months... So, really really sad. I also noticed lots of people who made it to the end they were complaining and stuff and they were obviously not there because they really wanted to work for Disney at all (also lots of people who made it through the dance thing weren't smiling so I was a bit confused, but I guess they needed loads of professional dancers. as well as most ethnic people getting cut, so I think they were looking for Cinderella, Aurora and other blonde/Caucasian characters), this made me feel sad because I even cried (which was super-embarrassing btw) because I just want this more than anything.. ): really not feeling well now. I'm not going to give up and I'll audition again but that time will be my last chance because I have to be available for other things during february-may etc. ): ): so if I don't make it then my dream of two years is falling to shatters (which again, just sucks more because there were only like 20 people cut from the dance round ): and because there were loads of people there who didn't seem excited about Disney/Disneyland at all)
Sigh. But I wonder guys, does an open talent casting actually count as an audition because they never mentioned at the audition or anywhere surrounding it that you can't audition again? Doesn't the three-month rule only apply to the auditions you have to apply for then? If that's true I have time for auditioning in June (otherwise I'd have to wait till July/August D: ) so I would love to of course..
Also, Tiffanyfinsy made it to the end! (Congrats, congrats, congrats again) And also a few other Disney-fans who weren't professional dancers so I was happy for them and there were very nice people who got through I hope they get to go to Paris :) I bet Tiffany will let us know about her experience though!~
Quote from: "MJLiisu"Hey guys!! I've been reading this forum for months now but I didn't have anything to say until now. I have been in a talent pool since the beginning of March and got a job offer TODAY starting from the end on June in boutiques. I know they said that we have to wait until May but I'm just saying get yourselves ready because the job offers are coming !!!! wopp wooop how exciting is that? :D
I was working in Disney back in summer 2010 but this year's application system has been soo different ''thanks'' to that talent pool.
Hello!
I have been in a talent pool since the beginning of March and got a job offer yesterday! Starting from the end on June too. :D
Counter service food and beverage host.
I'm new in the Disney Team and I'd like to ask you about this job title.
Quote from: "fantastique"Congratulations!! Where did you have your interview and what did you put down as your starting date if you don't mind me asking? I'm in the talent pool since march as well, can't wait for an offer (that is if I'm getting one haha) :lol:
I had my interview in Tallinn, Estonia and I put 1st July as my startin date ( until the end of August) but the contract that was offered to me was from 30th June until 1s Septembre. I can only talk about the situation in Estonia but now they have sent out most of the job offers here :)
Quote from: "LanaL"Hello!
I have been in a talent pool since the beginning of March and got a job offer yesterday! Starting from the end on June too. :D
Counter service food and beverage host.
I'm new in the Disney Team and I'd like to ask you about this job title.
I think u r going to work in a buffet restaurant where u have to check and bring the food, clean tables and be in the ''caisse'' or it might be that u r goign to work in a fancier restaurant where there's table service(and a possibility to get great tip! :thumbs:). It all comes down to Disney and how many ppl accept the job offer. In 2010 they told as exactly the name of the place where we r going to work but I guess that this year u will get to know it when u get in Disney. But anyways I'm suppper excited for everybody. Can't wait to go to Billy Bob's with u guys to have a Magic Forum member drinking night :D/
Quote from: "Cendrillon"Congratulations MJLiisu! That's so exciting to know they're on their way! If you don't mind me asking, how long is your contract for?
Exactly 2 months but I might stay longer...until New Years maybe [-o<
Quote from: "Chag"@MJLisuu Congrats, thats promising that they're sending out stuff now! I'm hoping for a boutiques job as well :)
I was just wondering if anyone knows what my kinda situation would be. I had my interview in May 2011, got placed in the talent pool and then went out for a 2 week stint as a 'Vendeuse Boutique' over Christmas, which was tres bien!
Shortly after that I got an (I think standard) email asking if I could do the Fevrier Vacances season or be a CDD for a few months til' the end of summer, which i didn't reply to because I couldn't, I'm at Uni.
Would I still be in the talent pool to be contacted? I mean, I'm not sure if I'm still in the talent pool. I haven't explicitly told them my availability this summer ...
As far as I know ''the disney connection'' is for a year since ur finishing date. They usually offer u two more high seasons and then delete u from their list. I think it's better if u apply again or send them an e-mail saying u hae worked there and would like to return ;)
I went to the one in Dublin and as far as I know no one has heard anything :( hopefully they'll get sent out soon.
Quote from: "fantastique"I went to the one in Dublin and as far as I know no one has heard anything :( hopefully they'll get sent out soon.
I had mine on Skype at the beginning of March. I have heard nothing either, I cannot tell you how frustrating this is. Out of interest, how many languages do you speak and what is your standard of French?
Quote from: "fabmoolah"Quote from: "fantastique"I went to the one in Dublin and as far as I know no one has heard anything :( hopefully they'll get sent out soon.
I had mine on Skype at the beginning of March. I have heard nothing either, I cannot tell you how frustrating this is. Out of interest, how many languages do you speak and what is your standard of French?
I speak four languages (though my German is quite rusty) and I
think my French is pretty good since I've studied it for 7 years now :thumbs:
Quote from: "MJLiisu"Quote from: "LanaL"Hello!
I have been in a talent pool since the beginning of March and got a job offer yesterday! Starting from the end on June too. :D
Counter service food and beverage host.
I'm new in the Disney Team and I'd like to ask you about this job title.
I think u r going to work in a buffet restaurant where u have to check and bring the food, clean tables and be in the ''caisse'' or it might be that u r goign to work in a fancier restaurant where there's table service(and a possibility to get great tip! :thumbs:). It all comes down to Disney and how many ppl accept the job offer. In 2010 they told as exactly the name of the place where we r going to work but I guess that this year u will get to know it when u get in Disney. But anyways I'm suppper excited for everybody. Can't wait to go to Billy Bob's with u guys to have a Magic Forum member drinking night :D/
Thanks! :)
Buffet restaurant - more probable. "You should be able to carry heavy trays" (?)
Hi everybody,
Anybody here who has done this kind of a job "Counter service food and beverage host"? ;)
Hey, I've been following this forum for aaaaaaaaages.
Got this email 10 days ago -
Vendeur Boutique
Contrat de 4 à 5 mois à partir du mois du 28 avril 2012
Horaires travaillés : 35 h /semaine (pour rappel, une journée de 7 heures de travail peut commencer au plus tôt à 6 h 30 et se terminer au plus tard à 2 h du matin)
Rémunération mensuelle brute : 1412.38 euros
Pass Navigo : remboursé à 75 % pour le trajet domicile / lieu de travail
Vous serez logé en chambre partagée dans nos appartements meublés (WIFI possible). Le loyer mensuel est de 291 euros (caution de 200 euros encaissé lors de votre arrivée). N'hésitez pas à nous indiquer votre préférence pour une chambre fumeur ou non fumeur. Nous essaierons de vous satisfaire dans la mesure du possible.
Le nombre de postes étant limité, merci de bien vouloir me confirmer par retour de mail avant le vendredi 13 avril 2012 - 15 heures si vous êtes intéressé ou pas par notre offre . Nous vous confirmerons votre embauche dans la limite de nos disponibilités.
Emailed them back LITERALLY about 10 mins later, saying that as I said in my interview I've exams until May 12th, and could I start after that. Not a peep back, what do you guys reckon is the story? Are they just really slow at getting back? Or did they only want people that could start April 28th (the whole du mois du... thing really confused me). I emailed again today and got an out of office reply until Monday...fingers crossed.
Quote from: "Nao"Hey guys, I went to the audition today but I got cut after the dance ):
I don't really know why but I think I was trying too hard with my sloppy self-made dance moves (because I COULDN'T DANCE of course, I'm not a dancer and I thought maybe if I just smile and do my own dance I'll make it for the characters). I really regret doing that because I think that way it was more noticeable that I couldn't do the moves they taught us. I'm really sad because I heard that you can't audition for 3 months and I can NOT be at Disney for the entire winter so I'm sad because maybe I won't get to work Disney at all if I can start in August because you have to work for a minimum of 4 months... So, really really sad. I also noticed lots of people who made it to the end they were complaining and stuff and they were obviously not there because they really wanted to work for Disney at all (also lots of people who made it through the dance thing weren't smiling so I was a bit confused, but I guess they needed loads of professional dancers. as well as most ethnic people getting cut, so I think they were looking for Cinderella, Aurora and other blonde/Caucasian characters), this made me feel sad because I even cried (which was super-embarrassing btw) because I just want this more than anything.. ): really not feeling well now. I'm not going to give up and I'll audition again but that time will be my last chance because I have to be available for other things during february-may etc. ): ): so if I don't make it then my dream of two years is falling to shatters (which again, just sucks more because there were only like 20 people cut from the dance round ): and because there were loads of people there who didn't seem excited about Disney/Disneyland at all)
Sigh. But I wonder guys, does an open talent casting actually count as an audition because they never mentioned at the audition or anywhere surrounding it that you can't audition again? Doesn't the three-month rule only apply to the auditions you have to apply for then? If that's true I have time for auditioning in June (otherwise I'd have to wait till July/August D: ) so I would love to of course..
Also, Tiffanyfinsy made it to the end! (Congrats, congrats, congrats again) And also a few other Disney-fans who weren't professional dancers so I was happy for them and there were very nice people who got through I hope they get to go to Paris :) I bet Tiffany will let us know about her experience though!~
Oh Nao I'm so sorry to hear that! :cry: I got cut after the dance too. It's tricky, you just don't know what they're looking for! They should have said on the day how long you had to wait? For the UK ones I did I think it was 6 months. Not sure. I think you were on the right lines with smiling though! They said at the one I went to that was more important than perfect dancing. Maybe this time they just needed more dancers...who knows. I know you must feel rubbish right now, but just take it as a learning experience and have another go. They might not have been looking for you this time, but maybe next time! Also, some don't even get through the animation, so I think that's a definite positive to take away.
Congrats Tiffany! Maybe you can share some words of advice for us for our next auditions?? :)
Also, guys applying for shop jobs...what length contracts can you do? Did someone say they did just 2 weeks?? I really want to apply but can't really be away for months any time soon...
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I went to the one in Dublin and as far as I know no one has heard anything hopefully they'll get sent out soon.
I had mine on Skype at the beginning of March. I have heard nothing either, I cannot tell you how frustrating this is. Out of interest, how many languages do you speak and what is your standard of French?
I speak four languages (though my German is quite rusty) and I think my French is pretty good since I've studied it for 7 years now
Ah comforting to hear the irish contracts aren't given out yet! was beginning to get worried there! must be in the next week or so hopefully! fingers crossed for everyone :)
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@DisneyBud - How did you get on? I wasn't there yesterday, I went to the UK auditions last November :)
Hello everyone!
I'm new to the forum but I already read some through. :) I really wish to be part of Disneyland. I didn't get through the auditions last friday because of extreme nerves. I was so overwhelmed by the size of the audition and all, I just couldn't do it.. :( I know what to expect now, though, and so I want to have a second chance. :)
I went to the disneyland-casting.com website, and I saw that you could apply for an audition in France. Is it true that they held auditions twice a month?!
I sent them an email with my resume. Do I have any chance to be invited to an audition in France, since I'm Dutch? And how long does it usually take for them to respond? What are their recuirements for inviting someone over to audition?
I've only become more eager since I totally screwed the last audition up, which was all thanks to myself. I hope to hear from someone soon :)
Love, Claire
I have past the auditions 20th april for character only! I'm so happy but I'm afraid that I don't get a call! But i hope soooo that I get al call
@ NotreClaire
I'm sorry to hear that you didn't make it through the audition. I think you have to wait 6 months before applying again. It's a rule that they have, it sucks! (I had to wait 6 months before applying for the Disney Store again.) It's a really crappy rule.
But keep practising and that 6 months will fly by and you'll be ready to audition again! Best of luck.
Love, Wendy Darling :)
@WendyDarling : Whoaa really? That's extreme! Well, we didn't have to sign up for this audition since it was an open audition, so would it still be 6 months?
I had my interview back in December in Edinburgh and I'm in the talent pool and I'm sooooooo nervous to hear back from them about a contract! Has anyone who went to the recruitment session in Edinburgh received anything yet?
@NotreClaire
Yeah I'm fairly sure the 6 month rule still applies... :S
Love, Wendy Darling
About the 6 month rule I think that's only for people who have been accepted that hey have to wait. I have searched on their site like everywhere and I could NOT find the 6 month rule, some say it's 3 months, but I think that if that's true they should say so on the auditions and the website right? So is there really any official statement of this rule or is it out-dated? I want to audition again in France as well especially because this summer is kind of my one and only chance to work at Disney so if anyone knew the official policy that would be great because I cannot find this rule on any of their official websites.
@Nao Yes, that's why I also got my doubts.. I've been looking all over the internet, but I can't find such a rule anywhere on the official Disneyland Paris website(s). They didn't say anything about it on the audition itself either.
So, I assume you're Dutch like me. ^^ Have you applied to an audition in France through the Disneyland-casting website already? If so, when do you think we get the invitation?
I'VE MADE ITTTTTTTTTTT!!!! I still cant believe it, but im really happy (:
I auditioned last Friday, I came there around 9.45 and there A LOT of people (around 300 i think), especially a lot of proffesional dancers, So I was like: "this is going to be a hard job" (I can dance, but not as good all the "proffesionals"). Luckily I've practice the animation part, so hopefully I can pass at least that round. Anyway, I was standing in the line and suddenly I saw the lovely Nao (Still upset that she didnt pass the dance round booooo).
But, first, we got the animation round (still the same characters): I was in one of the last groups, so i could watch everybody trying to figure out the 6 characters. A lot of "proffesional" dancers didnt make it to the next round (I felt a little bit relieved ha), but then: it was my turn: I smiled the whole time and just trying my best. Luckily I made it to the next round, soooo happy.
Than we got the dance round: It was freaking hard. Less time, less space, a lot of people and then there was me: I knew the dance a little bit, but wish I had done it better. As you thought, the time was up (Everybody was still confused haha, not funny at that moment, fingers crossed and hoping for the best!!). When I saw the first groups dancing (Some people where really good, but didnt make it through the dance round because they didnt SMILE at all, too bad), I was thinking about all the dance parts and still watching all the people dancing their butt off. It seemed like almost every person knew that dance (There goes my faith!), which made me even more confused, I was even more upset when I saw that Nao didnt pass the dance round (She smiled the whole time and tried so hard to follow all the dance steps, respect!!), but as soon as I through, it was my turn and I keep reminding myself "I can do it, I can do it, just try the best as you can, don't stop and keep in smiling". I knew the first part of the dance, but suddenly my whole group was confused, so I lost my concentration and lost all my hope. I couldnt remember any dance step anymore. I I felt so disappointed, but all you could do at the moment is waiting..... hoping that they didnt say my number (If they said your number, you didnt pass)
And....THEY DIDNT SAY MY NUMBER!!! I felt so lucky, such a good feeling..
There where 3 groups: the Look-a-likes (However, half of the people where rejected at the end, because they didnt fit in the perfect look-a-like prince/princes yet), the dancers (Big group, met some lovely people there) and the animation/cast member/show people (Yeah, my group, all lovely people, but secretly I knew this already, because before they made the groups, they made a picture of me and then I gave all my stuff (CV+other information) to them and saw my paper they filled in, got the maximum high score at animation and dance not so high, stupid confusion) But, I'm still really happy, love animation!!
All I can say: enjoy this experience, keep on smiling even If you feeling not so well and didnt pass the first time. When I was rejected in London (November), I kept on going, no matter what. If it was not my time, I'll be waiting and hopefully there comes a disneyland audition in The Netherlands (Luckily, it came!). Don't feel too bad about it, its a really long, stressful and ofcourse, a tough day, but its all worth it. Dreams can come true, so keep on dreaming and believe in yourself!!!! (And If you good in animation but not good in dancing, do your best at animation and keep on smiling during the dance round. They want to see your personallity, not If you can follow every dance step)
@Nao: I seriously hope you can join me someday in Disneyland, you''re such a sweetheart! You're going to pass the next audition for sure!!!
@Maxime: hellooooo groupmate!!!
@Astya: thanks girl (:
Anyway, does somebody know what happens next? (I know, waiting...waiting) but when you don't have to wait anymore, are they going to call you or email you? (Still need to email anyway because my availabe status is changing, but in a good way) and Im 5'2, thats a good heigh voor characters right?
I caaanttttttttt waaaaittttttttt!!
Quote from: "DisneyBud"@Nao, Astya, Tiffanyfinsy I was at the audition too yesterday! Maybe I saw you and didn't realise. I had so much fun there :)
Anddddd.......did you pass the audition? (:
For the other people: when I was in London, they said to me that I must wait for 3 months to audition again i guess...
Hey everyone,
Just wondering did anyone who was at the London auditions on the 10,11,12th of January who were put in talent pool for jobs around the park (boutique, restauraunt etc) hear anything from Disney yet? :)
@Tiffanyfinsy hmm it's odd I didn't hear them say anything about it on Friday and can't find it on the site. Maybe they don't have it any more? I certainly hope not. I really want to re-audition in June!
I'm not sure if this posted right the other day...
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Re: Disneyland Paris Jobs - Casting news and tips
Postby doug89 » Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:49 am
Hey, I've been following this forum for aaaaaaaaages.
Got this email 10 days ago -
Vendeur Boutique
Contrat de 4 à 5 mois à partir du mois du 28 avril 2012
Horaires travaillés : 35 h /semaine (pour rappel, une journée de 7 heures de travail peut commencer au plus tôt à 6 h 30 et se terminer au plus tard à 2 h du matin)
Rémunération mensuelle brute : 1412.38 euros
Pass Navigo : remboursé à 75 % pour le trajet domicile / lieu de travail
Vous serez logé en chambre partagée dans nos appartements meublés (WIFI possible). Le loyer mensuel est de 291 euros (caution de 200 euros encaissé lors de votre arrivée). N'hésitez pas à nous indiquer votre préférence pour une chambre fumeur ou non fumeur. Nous essaierons de vous satisfaire dans la mesure du possible.
Le nombre de postes étant limité, merci de bien vouloir me confirmer par retour de mail avant le vendredi 13 avril 2012 - 15 heures si vous êtes intéressé ou pas par notre offre . Nous vous confirmerons votre embauche dans la limite de nos disponibilités.
Emailed them back LITERALLY about 10 mins later, saying that as I said in my interview I've exams until May 12th, and could I start after that. Not a peep back, what do you guys reckon is the story? Are they just really slow at getting back? Or did they only want people that could start April 28th (the whole du mois du... thing really confused me). I emailed again today and got an out of office reply until Monday...fingers crossed.
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Hello im Holli ! i dont post on here alot x
Hello everyone ! x im going INSANE WITH THE WAITING..
can anyone PLEASE tell me , HAS ANYONE PASSED the disneyland paris audition between January - April of this year ? AS A CHARACTER performer AND GOT A CALL YET? ( you know, like a contract to start working)
i PASSED ON THE 4TH OF APRIL as a character performer( not dancer) in London .. and im waiting.. i know my chances are slim.. BUT PLEASE... SOMEONE MUST BE IN THE SAME POSITION AS ME !
iv been on the waiting list before.. and the waiting is HORRID...... iv also been put into make up before( my first audition).. but it didnt work out well.. soo i feel pretty rejected :( (Cinderella) This was my 4th audition, and second time on the waiting list x IT HAS TO HAPPEN SOON <3
Iv been looking on the net, and it seems that there are no auditions for a while... hopefully this means they are casting.. and calling people for contract xx
... well i hope !! x
Quote from: "morjen"Hey everyone,
Just wondering did anyone who was at the London auditions on the 10,11,12th of January who were put in talent pool for jobs around the park (boutique, restauraunt etc) hear anything from Disney yet? :)
My friend and I went to that audition for those jobs, we were last for the interview! We both got into the talent pool but are waiting to hear, it is sooo stressful! I just wanna know, now!
Quote from: "Nao"@Tiffanyfinsy hmm it's odd I didn't hear them say anything about it on Friday and can't find it on the site. Maybe they don't have it any more? I certainly hope not. I really want to re-audition in June!
In june? May I know, where will you re-audition and how and where do you apply for that? :)
@NotreClaire well, since I have final exams (eindexamens) there's pretty much zero chance of me being able to audition before that. They hold monthly auditions in Paris most of the time so I hope they will continue to do that in summer. I'm super scared they will stop that because they are going on this mass-audition/casting spree because of the summer but I REALLY want to work in summer so idk if they'll still hand out summer contracts after June because if not I'm pretty screwed since I have to be home by November/December which would be impossible if I got a contract for minimum 4 months in like September :S I'll send my resume to the Paris ones just like you did. The general rule is if you apply in April you'll get invited to the May ones, etc. So you get invited to the ones from the next month. You have chance even if you are not a French person, they are open to everyone except if they are planning an audition in your country. I applied a while ago and they told me to wait for the Dutch auditions. But in May I think I'll send my resume again. I wish I had one more chance like RIGHT NOW but I guess I'll have to wait at least these two months and fingers crossed that they ditched the 6/3-month rule.
Quote from: "Nao"@NotreClaire well, since I have final exams (eindexamens) there's pretty much zero chance of me being able to audition before that. They hold monthly auditions in Paris most of the time so I hope they will continue to do that in summer. I'm super scared they will stop that because they are going on this mass-audition/casting spree because of the summer but I REALLY want to work in summer so idk if they'll still hand out summer contracts after June because if not I'm pretty screwed since I have to be home by November/December which would be impossible if I got a contract for minimum 4 months in like September :S I'll send my resume to the Paris ones just like you did. The general rule is if you apply in April you'll get invited to the May ones, etc. So you get invited to the ones from the next month. You have chance even if you are not a French person, they are open to everyone except if they are planning an audition in your country. I applied a while ago and they told me to wait for the Dutch auditions. But in May I think I'll send my resume again. I wish I had one more chance like RIGHT NOW but I guess I'll have to wait at least these two months and fingers crossed that they ditched the 6/3-month rule.
hey are you talking about performing jobs? or jobs in the shops?
Quote from: "morjen"Hey everyone,
Just wondering did anyone who was at the London auditions on the 10,11,12th of January who were put in talent pool for jobs around the park (boutique, restauraunt etc) hear anything from Disney yet? :)
Mine was in November and I'm still waiting!
@Tiffanyfinsy: congratulations! I really hope you get the call soon, you completely deserve this opportunity (:
Quote from: "Cendrillon"Quote from: "morjen"Hey everyone,
Just wondering did anyone who was at the London auditions on the 10,11,12th of January who were put in talent pool for jobs around the park (boutique, restauraunt etc) hear anything from Disney yet? :)
Mine was in November and I'm still waiting!
ahh i know that feeling x what role was it for? i didnt pass that audition x but passed in April x
@DisneyHolli I am talking about performing jobs indeed. But you were asking about when you will hear something from then when you've passed right? I was just talking about if you apply your resume you get invited to the auditions the month after. Because for the Paris ones you need to actually apply and they can even say "no sorry" if they don't think your resume or picture suits their needs so you won't even get the chance to audition sometimes but yeah haha.
Quote from: "morjen"Hey everyone,
Just wondering did anyone who was at the London auditions on the 10,11,12th of January who were put in talent pool for jobs around the park (boutique, restauraunt etc) hear anything from Disney yet? :)
I was at the audition on the 10th and am in the talent pool at the mo but still haven't heard anything. It's so frustrating!!
Quote from: "Nao"@DisneyHolli I am talking about performing jobs indeed. But you were asking about when you will hear something from then when you've passed right? I was just talking about if you apply your resume you get invited to the auditions the month after. Because for the Paris ones you need to actually apply and they can even say "no sorry" if they don't think your resume or picture suits their needs so you won't even get the chance to audition sometimes but yeah haha.
ohh yes i know, i have a friend in belgium who applys regularly x
she always goes, they always accept, but no luck :(
@DisneyHolli aww how terrible! I know how she must feel, when I didn't get through the dance round I felt really really bad. ): I hope she makes it one day!!
@Tiffanyfinsy - which day did you go in November in the UK?? I was there :) How far did you get that time? I really hope I can pass the dance next time!! What did you put on your CV?? Ahhh!! So excited for you :) (and a bit jealous... hehe)
Keep seeing Natalie's pics and statuses on facebook, sooooo want to go out there!
Quote from: "Nao"@DisneyHolli? I was just talking about if you apply your resume you get invited to the auditions the month after. Because for the Paris ones you need to actually apply and they can even say "no sorry" if they don't think your resume or picture suits their needs so you won't even get the chance to audition sometimes but yeah haha.
Did you send them a picture? Because I assumed you applied through disneylandparis-casting.com, but I can't send a photo with my resume. Or am I just misunderstanding you?
Quote from: "Nao"@NotreClaire well, since I have final exams (eindexamens) there's pretty much zero chance of me being able to audition before that. They hold monthly auditions in Paris most of the time so I hope they will continue to do that in summer. I'm super scared they will stop that because they are going on this mass-audition/casting spree because of the summer but I REALLY want to work in summer so idk if they'll still hand out summer contracts after June because if not I'm pretty screwed since I have to be home by November/December which would be impossible if I got a contract for minimum 4 months in like September :S I'll send my resume to the Paris ones just like you did. The general rule is if you apply in April you'll get invited to the May ones, etc. So you get invited to the ones from the next month. You have chance even if you are not a French person, they are open to everyone except if they are planning an audition in your country. I applied a while ago and they told me to wait for the Dutch auditions. But in May I think I'll send my resume again. I wish I had one more chance like RIGHT NOW but I guess I'll have to wait at least these two months and fingers crossed that they ditched the 6/3-month rule.
Thanks for the information :) I guess "we're on the same boat" (haha if that's also an English phrase ;P) then. I can really find myself in the sentence "I want one more chance right now". I screwed up big time last time because I was so overwhelmed with the size of the audition. I felt like my legs were made of pudding, I hated myself afterwards because I have done things like this before. Maybe it's so nervewrecking because I really REALLY want this..
Quote from: "Nao"The general rule is if you apply in April you'll get invited to the May ones, etc. So you get invited to the ones from the next month. You have chance even if you are not a French person, they are open to everyone except if they are planning an audition in your country.
It's seems a little unfair to me that the auditions are always open for French people :( . But by the way, would you think that they invite everyone over for an interview? And if not, how would they select the people that get an invitation?
Goshh, so many questions.. I wish I could just redo last friday. :(
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Quote from: "DisneyHolli"Quote from: "Cendrillon"Quote from: "morjen"Hey everyone,
Just wondering did anyone who was at the London auditions on the 10,11,12th of January who were put in talent pool for jobs around the park (boutique, restauraunt etc) hear anything from Disney yet? :)
Mine was in November and I'm still waiting!
ahh i know that feeling x what role was it for? i didnt pass that audition x but passed in April x
Oh, mine was for the guest service roles - hopefully vendeuse boutique (:
@doug89: I think you were right to email them back straight away. Have you heard anything now that the weekend's over? If you don't hear anything by the end of the week, I think you should definitely email them again and just emphasise how eager and enthusiastic you are for the job and say that you really hope you can come to an agreed change of dates so that you can have this opportunity.
@doug89: I think you were right to email them back straight away. Have you heard anything now that the weekend's over? If you don't hear anything by the end of the week, I think you should definitely email them again and just emphasise how eager and enthusiastic you are for the job and say that you really hope you can come to an agreed change of dates so that you can have this opportunity.
Nothing - going a bit mad! Need to know if I need to find somewhere to live in Dublin for the summer or not. Was that a definite offer though? It seemed so all over the place - the fact that it asked to say if I wanted a smoking or non-smoking room made it seem definite, but then other things like get back to us and we might get back to you made it not! Any ideas about the 'a partir du mois du' that really threw me.
Anyone else gotten one of these emails?
Hi guys,
I had a skype-interview about a boutique-job earlier this spring, and got put in the talent pool. It seems like they've started sending out the contracts about the summer (although I haven't heard of any Swede such as myself getting one from the talentpool..?) but do you think I should email them and ask just so they know I'm still really eager about the job, or will that just annoy them?
@sophie - I emailed them a few weeks ago, simply enquiring how long it would take for them to email me with a contract, if there was a place available for me of course, and with other general questions. My friend also did the same. They sent us back an automated, generic message saying that they are basically not in a position to give any more information at this time. It is very frustrating! We both went for an interview back in December, just to work in boutiques etc and were accepted into the talent pool, but we've not heard anything yet either. It's so frustrating to hear that other people have had news already. Perhaps they're simply doing one country at a time, as I don't believe many people in Britain or Ireland have heard back yet either...
@NotreClaire I did, because in the FAQ it said so that you should send them. After the cover letter thing it asked me for "attachments", so that's where I uploaded the photographs. And it's okay right because the French auditions are open not only for French people but to everyone, it's not like they don't need to apply. Well, I heard a few times that people were turned down, maybe their CV just didn't fit the description but I don't know what would be the real reason for it of course. So no, they don't invite everyone but I think most of those who apply anyway, I'm not really sure most people just go to the open talent castings so there's not as much information about the closed ones..
@Naebad: I am from the Netherlands and I have had an interview for salesgirl in the boutiques too, on the 6th of April. I haven't heard from them yet either. I really want to know if I get through because then I can start focussing on moving there and getting a new job for afterwards. I've got the feeling like a lot of people have been put into the talentpool though.. :/ I have sent my recruiter mrs Korssen an email, but I got an "Out of office" reply. She will be back on he 29th, so I hope she can provide me with more information then.
@NotreClaire - I know how you're feeling. I desperately need to work in France over the summer to practice my French, as I will be moving to Russia for a year in September and won't be able to speak French for a while :/ I've tried to look for other little Summer jobs across France but I can't seem to find anything that is as good an opportunity as Disneyland. I really want to get flights booked and give my family a bit of notice, and I'm scared to take another job across there in case they contact me during summer and offer me a short placement. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they'll get in contact soon...
@Naebad I know right? I was very happy when I got the message that I had been placed into the Talentpool; back then I thought it was a huge accomplishment. Little did I know.. ^^" I wish Disney would be a little bit more clear about everything. Sure, it must work great for them, having Talentpools which work like catalogues for them. They can pick whoever they want whenever they want. But it's very unclear for their potential employees-to-be.
Quote from: "DisneyBud"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Quote from: "DisneyBud"@Nao, Astya, Tiffanyfinsy I was at the audition too yesterday! Maybe I saw you and didn't realise. I had so much fun there :)
Anddddd.......did you pass the audition? (:
For the other people: when I was in London, they said to me that I must wait for 3 months to audition again i guess...
It went really well :) I got through animation, and dancing and went back in the afternoon for a fitting. Was lots of fun! Was also a bizarre feeling being an english person in a room full of dutch people.
That's amazing, did you fit for a look-a-like? Congrats on passing! (:
Quote from: "Astya"@Tiffanyfinsy - which day did you go in November in the UK?? I was there :) How far did you get that time? I really hope I can pass the dance next time!! What did you put on your CV?? Ahhh!! So excited for you :) (and a bit jealous... hehe)
Keep seeing Natalie's pics and statuses on facebook, sooooo want to go out there!
I was on the 22th of november I guess, I know it was the same as you! You said later on the forum that you where the only one who was wearing jeans haha! I already cut out of the animation (I got the feeling I did too much, I lost myself and just wanted to be great...not a great option that time)! I hope so too, would be nice to join me in Paris! :D
I put on all my acting/dancing/singing stuff on my CV, I already had an CV because I'm doing a lot lately, but it was in Dutch haha! Ah thanks, I caaaaaaaaaaan't wait!! Going to email Daniel this week about my available too (I can start earlier If there is a place for me woohoo) So hopefully, I get the chance to start earlier [-o<
Does somebody know how it goes futher btw?
Quote from: "Cendrillon"Quote from: "morjen"Hey everyone,
Just wondering did anyone who was at the London auditions on the 10,11,12th of January who were put in talent pool for jobs around the park (boutique, restauraunt etc) hear anything from Disney yet? :)
Mine was in November and I'm still waiting!
@Tiffanyfinsy: congratulations! I really hope you get the call soon, you completely deserve this opportunity (:
And thank you so much, I really hope so! Can't waaaaaaait!!! [-o<
Wowww, every time I check this forum there's more exciting news! ^u^
@Tiffanyfinsy CONGRATULATIONS! I hope you find out more soon, that's sooo exciting, well done! :D
eeeeek, can't believe it's nearly been 6 months since my interview! Keep anxiously checking here to see if anyone in the UK has heard anything!
@Tiffanyfinsy - Ah so there is hope for us that got cut last time!! :D Hehe.
People who are doing boutique jobs...what contract lengths can you get offered? Did I see someone worked for 2 weeks???
@Astya: Around 2 months. I had my interview at the 6th of April in Holland and mrs Korssen (the recruiter) is out of office till 29. I expect an answer from her once she's back.
And guys, how many people show up on an open casting audition in France? Has anyone have experience with that? Because I am afraid that it will be a lot more people than in Holland, Sweden or England..
Hey guys..so anxiously waiting to get a job offer for a summer contract..I really hope they email me one! :D Kind of annoying there are no definite answers but I'm glad that almost everyone seems to be in the same boat and that they havn't forgotten about me..
Just wondering when you are emailing them with inquiries as to when the summer contracts will be out, do you just email the generic email address, the one they send you when they told you you were in the talent pool, ie. dlp.casting ??
Fingers crossed we'll know soon...
:)
Quote from: "mackattack"Hey guys..so anxiously waiting to get a job offer for a summer contract..I really hope they email me one! :D Kind of annoying there are no definite answers but I'm glad that almost everyone seems to be in the same boat and that they havn't forgotten about me..
Just wondering when you are emailing them with inquiries as to when the summer contracts will be out, do you just email the generic email address, the one they send you when they told you you were in the talent pool, ie. dlp.casting ??
Fingers crossed we'll know soon...
:)
I would email Noellie directly. For example, when I emailed the casting one about obtaining an interview, it took them three weeks to reply. Conversely, when I emailed Noellie herself about the date for the skype interview, it took like a day to get a response.
@NotreClaire - thanks!
Just seen they're auditioning again in London...weird that it's so soon after the last, and they're looking for loads of princesses! I don't get why when they must have sooo many people on their books waiting for contracts. On the plus side, the heights they want look taller than before so maybe there's hope for me yet as I'm 5ft 7 if not a little more...
@Tiffany - Dyou have any idea what they looked at you for? What characters? So hope you get the call soon :)
Okay thanks everyone, I hope they just let us know soon, its so difficult trying to make other plans for summer in case Disneyland doesn't email!
Quote from: "Astya"@NotreClaire - thanks!
Just seen they're auditioning again in London...weird that it's so soon after the last, and they're looking for loads of princesses! I don't get why when they must have sooo many people on their books waiting for contracts. On the plus side, the heights they want look taller than before so maybe there's hope for me yet as I'm 5ft 7 if not a little more...
In London again? Really? When? :D I was planning on a trip to Nice in France this June for an audition, but London is easier for me to go to! Could you please tell me more? Once I read your comment, I immediately went to disneylandparis-casting.com, but I can't find it!
And about the heights; damn, I hope not! I've got the feeling that I'm pretty small (around 167 cm or something like that). Do princesses really have to be so tall..? :/ And how do you get the information of what heights they are looking for?
http://www.disneyauditions.com/calendar/index.html (http://www.disneyauditions.com/calendar/index.html%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
If you look here, select Disneyland Paris, then click on the London auditions, there's a list of heights. Haven't seen it before on the audition adverts.
It says -
Rapunzel - 5ft4-5ft7 (162-171 cm)
Sleeping Beauty - 5ft4-5ft7(163-170 cm)
Ariel - 5ft5-5ft7 (164-170 cm)
Cinderella - 5ft3-5ft7 (161-171 cm)
Belle - 5ft5-5ft7 (165-171 cm)
Snow White - 5ft3-5ft7 (160-170 cm)
@Astya: Thank you so much for that website and the quick reply! I have always been focussing on disneyland-casting.com! :D So.. are you planning on going to an upcoming audition? :)
May be an odd question, but how would you know if you would have a decent shot at auditioning for a "Look-a-like"?
I saw that the English audition casts look-a-likes only, while the other castings also look for Disney Character, Parade and Character Look-alike Performers. England may be easier for me to go to, but I guess I will have more chance if I go to the audition in Nice, because I might become a furry if they don't see me as the next Rapunzel or Ariel.
No problem :) That site seems much more comprehensive!
Oh I've no idea! Thing is, you'd look totally different with a load of make-up and a wig! I don't know how you can tell if you look like a character. I won't go, no, because I couldn't start in May/June...it's weird watching the auditions go by and not going though. :/
Yeah, it's so tricky.. I have no idea what they're looking for. But at the last audition, I didn't get a little "F" for facecharacter on my paper, so that won't be a good sign.. but on the other hand, I have no clue what they are looking for.. damn.. I wish I could go to both auditions, but I'll have to choose. I wish they were more specific about what you have to look like in order to become a facecharacter.
And in general, do they have many auditions every year? Or is it now, because of the 20 years anniversairy that they have a lot of open auditions?
I'm pretty new to the Disney Audition world!
Hello there everyone.
I have just spent the last 2 hours reading through your thread. I can't tell you how fascinating I find it to read :)
As a 27yr old mother of 3 the chance to work at Disney has now passed me by and now it's time to enjoy taking my young children to visit the magic.
Natalie lives just a 20 minutre drive from me and I have probably met her dozens of times at the Disney Store in Meadowhall!! I do hope she's enjoying her new role in Paris (well everyone actually!).
Anyway, I didn't mean to gatecrash and I'm sorry for doing so. I would just like to wish you all the very best of luck and hope all those waiting on news hear something very soon! Don't let your dream get away.
Lots of Love
Cherry
Does anyone know if the irish contracts have been given out yet?
I'm very tempted to try again in May. It's been a year since I last auditioned and failed miserably, but I know that then they were looking mainly for Jasmine, Tink, Alice and the princes so hopefully if they are now looking for taller pale blonde types I may have more of a chance.
Since all I'm doing right now is applying for shop jobs I don't care about and making Disney costumes, it really couldn't hurt right?
Quote from: "pollypocket"Does anyone know if the irish contracts have been given out yet?
No, everyone's still waiting. :(
Quote from: "NotreClaire"May be an odd question, but how would you know if you would have a decent shot at auditioning for a "Look-a-like"?
They just look at certain facial features and height. I don't know the features but I guess for snow white it's a round face, aurora and belle a longer face, rapunzel big eyes, etc. And good teeth! They are really random in it lately though, so I don't think anyone has a clue how they are choosing people at the moment...
Quote from: "NotreClaire"I saw that the English audition casts look-a-likes only, while the other castings also look for Disney Character, Parade and Character Look-alike Performers. England may be easier for me to go to, but I guess I will have more chance if I go to the audition in Nice, because I might become a furry if they don't see me as the next Rapunzel or Ariel.
Please keep in mind that
everyone does "furries" when you're not dancing or doing face... Doing "furries" is your basic role here and next to that you do the dancing and/or face roles.
Hi everyone. :D
I had a Skype interview in February and I just received a job offer for a summer contract today. I'm going to work in a restaurant. So, it seems that they've started to send out the Finnish job offers...
Quote from: "Jens"Please keep in mind that everyone does "furries" when you're not dancing or doing face... Doing "furries" is your basic role here and next to that you do the dancing and/or face roles.
So what's the difference between the audition in England (looking for Face-characters) and the audition in Nice (looking for Disney look a like-characters, parade and character look a like performers?
@CherryPie: thanks for your well wishes! Feel free to gatecrash any time haha (: And how funny that you could have met Natalie at some point in the Disney Store!
@t0n1h: Congratulations! I hope you have a wonderful time... and that some of us will be out there to join you as well!
Does anybody know how many people usually attend an open Disneyaudition in France? Many more people than in other countries or like, the same?
And what's the difference between the audition in England (looking for Face-characters) and the audition in Nice (looking for Disney look a like-characters, parade and character look a like performers?
Quote from: "t0n1h"Hi everyone. :D
I had a Skype interview in February and I just received a job offer for a summer contract today. I'm going to work in a restaurant. So, it seems that they've started to send out the Finnish job offers...
Hi! :)
I got a job offer, starting from the end on June, title Counter service food and beverage host too. :D
I'm new in the Disney Team. What about you?
Quote from: "LanaL"Hi! :)
I got a job offer, starting from the end on June, title Counter service food and beverage host too. :D
I'm new in the Disney Team. What about you?
Starting 30th of June. My title is "employé(e) de restauration - cuisine". I'm also new. :)
LanaL, where and when did you have your interview? :)
Quote from: "NotreClaire"So what's the difference between the audition in England (looking for Face-characters) and the audition in Nice (looking for Disney look a like-characters, parade and character look a like performers?
As far as I know there is not a contract yet (they audition for) where you only do face character. Which means that they are probably just focusing on facial features in that audition (because they really need them) but the end contract will remain the same (which means that you do "furries" aswell).
Quote from: "fantastique"LanaL, where and when did you have your interview? :)
I had my interview in Riga in the beginning of March :)
Quote from: "Jens"Quote from: "NotreClaire"So what's the difference between the audition in England (looking for Face-characters) and the audition in Nice (looking for Disney look a like-characters, parade and character look a like performers?
As far as I know there is not a contract yet (they audition for) where you only do face character. Which means that they are probably just focusing on facial features in that audition (because they really need them) but the end contract will remain the same (which means that you do "furries" aswell).
Everybody does characters in the end (if you're not planning to perform/do a face character) that day. It is possible to be a character/cast member/show and face character (so not performing as a dancer), but you can't do only face character :).
Btw, in England they also audition for characters/showstuff and performing, not only looking for face-characters.
And I think in France, there are more people to audition because its their hometown I guess...
Quote from: "sineadlemonade"Wowww, every time I check this forum there's more exciting news! ^u^
@Tiffanyfinsy CONGRATULATIONS! I hope you find out more soon, that's sooo exciting, well done! :D
eeeeek, can't believe it's nearly been 6 months since my interview! Keep anxiously checking here to see if anyone in the UK has heard anything!
Ah thank you so much, I can't wait! I want to get a emaill/call soooooon!
Btw, a interview for the performing/character stuff or working in the shops? :)
Quote from: "Astya"@Tiffanyfinsy - Ah so there is hope for us that got cut last time!! :D Hehe.
@Tiffany - Dyou have any idea what they looked at you for? What characters? So hope you get the call soon :)
Ahyess ofcourse! Don't lose your hope! :)
What do you mean looked at you for? the characters like the face or the disney figures? :roll:
@Tiffanyfinsy shops :)
Quote from: "sineadlemonade"@Tiffanyfinsy shops :)
That's Awesome!
Btw, I love your signature hahaha :mrgreen:
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Quote from: "sineadlemonade"@Tiffanyfinsy shops :)
That's Awesome!
Btw, I love your signature hahaha :mrgreen:
haha thankyou! i know it's not considered 'classic' disney but i do love perry all the same<3
Damn, that's gonna be a whole lot of competition then.. :/ anyway, thanks a bunch for your answers, you guys! :)
Quote from: "sineadlemonade"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Quote from: "sineadlemonade"@Tiffanyfinsy shops :)
That's Awesome!
Btw, I love your signature hahaha :mrgreen:
haha thankyou! i know it's not considered 'classic' disney but i do love perry all the same<3
Your welcome, haha yes, I think everybody needs to love Perry!
"Where is Perry?"
Does somebody knows what's next on the waiting list for characters/cast member/shows/performing? Did you first get an interview (skype or phone?) or just a email with all information?
Waiting...... till the day comes.......
EDIT: I just read the first 62 pages of this forum because 1) I coudnt sleep 2) I'm too excited and I can't wait 3) I'm a little bit scared now.. 4) I'm going to email Daniel this weekend about my available dates (I can start earlier), hopefully that's working out [-o<
@alphaconfig
What does that have to do with Disney?!
We are people looking for a job in Disneyland, not because we want a summer job, not because we need money.
Because we love Disney.
We don't want to work in India, so leave us be. Thanks XD
Could anyone give the link to that cute song they play during the (second-round) dance-routine in the Character Auditions?
Oh and a question.. would it be a good idea to perform Grumpy at the auditions? Since he is all.. GRUMPY and all, without any laughs?
I did Grumpy. Hehe. I got through the acting but miserably failed the dance.
I've been looking for the music for aaaaaages, and I couldn't find it anywhere, so if anyone does know what it is I'd love to know!!
Hi any Irish people on this thread know if anyone has gotton contracts yet??
Quote from: "wano"Hi any Irish people on this thread know if anyone has gotton contracts yet??
Nobody yet, we're all waiting :(
Everyone who is in the talent pool and worked before for operations roles, eg. not characters should have received an email with a number to call.
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Quote from: "Jens"Quote from: "NotreClaire"So what's the difference between the audition in England (looking for Face-characters) and the audition in Nice (looking for Disney look a like-characters, parade and character look a like performers?
As far as I know there is not a contract yet (they audition for) where you only do face character. Which means that they are probably just focusing on facial features in that audition (because they really need them) but the end contract will remain the same (which means that you do "furries" aswell).
Everybody does characters in the end (if you're not planning to perform/do a face character) that day. It is possible to be a character/cast member/show and face character (so not performing as a dancer), but you can't do only face character :)
Yeah, that's what I said :| :thumbs:
I emailed Noellie today and she said that all the contracts should be sent out by mid-may..so fingers crossed :)
Oh, brilliant - thanks for sharing that, mackattack!
Also, did anyone else notice what Casting wrote on their Facebook page earlier?
"Quand vous êtes retenue dans notre "Talent Pool" cela signifie que nous avons identifié votre profil pour travailler à Disneyland Paris et que nous attendons simplement d'avoir le poste (parmi les postes sur lesquels vous souhaitez travailler) qui correspond à votre profil au niveau du métier, des compétences requises et surtout de vos disponibilités."
Just thought I'd share in case anyone hadn't seen, because I thought it was a bit more clear than the initial talent pool email they sent (:
@Cendrillon - This is definitely a lot clearer! It almost sounds like there is a guaranteed placement for us all. In contrast with this, the email I received in December telling me that I'd been placed in the talent pool said:
"Comme expliqué lors de la présentation, si un poste correspondant à votre profil venait à être disponible, nous vous contacterons."
Which sounds less hopeful. But hopefully we'll all hear something soon!!
Yep, that's exactly what the one I received said - very, very vague. This explanation is still a little ambiguous, but it definitely sounds more optimistic, which is nice to hear! Almost as though we can definitely expect to hear from them at some point, they just can't guarantee it will be summer?
@gldc: Did you receive another contract then? (:
Quote from: "Cendrillon"@gldc: Did you receive another contract then? (:
They say they have positions opened and it's just a case of calling on friday and giving my availability and hopefully they'll send me a contract which is what happened when other people i know went back for the 2nd/3rd times.
@Cendrillon which facebook page is this may i ask? i can't find anything on the one i've 'liked'!
@gldc: Sounds really promising for you then, hope you get something great!
@sineadlemonade: This page, https://www.facebook.com/disneylandpariscasting (https://www.facebook.com/disneylandpariscasting%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;) ! They answered someone's questions in the comment under the post about Le Journal des Grandes Ecoles (:
@Cendrillon ah found it, thankyouuu!
Hey! I'm new here and was wondering if anyone is going to the casting audition in Madrid next week? It will be my first Disney audition, really nervous! xx
This topic has become very popular, over 100 pages!
Do you think we should have a forum/board specifically for Disneyland Paris Casting & jobs? Or would that be too much, is it actually better to keep discussion in one topic? I notice Disney Central Plaza actually has a specific Cast Member Land board, so perhaps we should provide something similar.
Quote from: "Anthony"This topic has become very popular, over 100 pages!
Do you think we should have a forum/board specifically for Disneyland Paris Casting & jobs? Or would that be too much, is it actually better to keep discussion in one topic? I notice Disney Central Plaza actually has a specific Cast Member Land board, so perhaps we should provide something similar.
There should be, at the very least, a new thread for each year.
Hi everyone,
I'm new here..
But i've red the past 30 pages and i have to say that you guys are AMAZIMG! I've learned so much from your experience, so thank you so much for sharing this.
I've already received my invitation to the Paris audition in may 30. But i have some concerns about the how the working visa/permit works (that's if i'll do pass the audition..) my bigest concern is that i'm from Israel, and i'm not sure if they give contracts to people how are not part of the European Union or the US.
So if anyone knows some thing about that please please help my cause it's so expensive for my to travel Paris and i don't won't to do it for nothing...
Thank you so much and good lack!!!
:D
Quote from: "Anthony"This topic has become very popular, over 100 pages!
Do you think we should have a forum/board specifically for Disneyland Paris Casting & jobs? Or would that be too much, is it actually better to keep discussion in one topic? I notice Disney Central Plaza actually has a specific Cast Member Land board, so perhaps we should provide something similar.
I think that'd be a great idea as then we could separate threads for operational roles from performer roles and have a place to answer questions in their own dedicated section.
Hello Hello,
I said I was available to start working on 1st June and am in the infamous talent pool, ;) I've never worked with Disney before and am dying of a contract like all you guys...have yet to hear. If any Irish peeps in the talent pool in the same position as me get a contract will you please let me know so i can have an idea whether or not to lose hope. Much appreciated
Anyone hoping to work on attractions, i called them today and unless you can work until sept 30th they have no more posts for the summer. Lots of jobs in restaurants though.
gldc do you reckon it'd be worth contacting them, I'd love to work in any shop/restaurant. I wouldn't be fully comfortable on the phone en francais, but maybe an email? Merci
And there we go: Our new Casting Centre forum (//http://www.magicforum.eu/viewforum.php?f=42) is now open!
Please feel free to now start new, separate topics for your own applications, questions, tips, etc in this new board when it suits you - but until then you can also of course continue to use this main topic, if you prefer.
Quote from: "gldc"Anyone hoping to work on attractions, i called them today and unless you can work until sept 30th they have no more posts for the summer. Lots of jobs in restaurants though.
shoot, that's the one I put down as my preference.. oh well. :cry:
Quote from: "Bball12"gldc do you reckon it'd be worth contacting them, I'd love to work in any shop/restaurant. I wouldn't be fully comfortable on the phone en francais, but maybe an email? Merci
I sent Noellie a polite: when am I going to know what's going on? email the other day and have had no reply.
And restaurants is what I said I would do aswell, ugh.
Quote from: "mackattack"I emailed Noellie today and she said that all the contracts should be sent out by mid-may..
Hi :)
How soon the contract should be sent after got a job offer?
@Bball12 - It doesn't seem like any of the Irish contracts have been given out yet. I myself haven't heard anything over here in Scotland. Someone did post previously that they had been in contact with Noellie and she said that the contracts would all be given out my mid May. So there still is a short while to go, so don't lose hope - I'm trying not to!
Quote from: "fantastique"Quote from: "gldc"Anyone hoping to work on attractions, i called them today and unless you can work until sept 30th they have no more posts for the summer. Lots of jobs in restaurants though.
Hey there, just wondernig what number you rang? Also, did they mention if there were many jobs in shops left? Thanks so much! I wonder if, considering it is May already, the contracts left are just for July and August?!
As gldc said, it seems like those who have worked at DLP before were asked to contact Casting yesterday, so part of me wonders if they were waiting for that to happen so they could then offer the remaining contracts to us? Perhaps we'll hear something at the beginning of next week...? Haha, it's all about staying optimistic now!
Thank you Anthony! :)
Quote from: "LanaL"Quote from: "mackattack"I emailed Noellie today and she said that all the contracts should be sent out by mid-may..
Hi :)
How soon the contract should be sent after got a job offer?
Hey i'm not 100% certain, but as far as I know, the job offer comes in the form a contract and you accept of decline it!
Quote from: "mackattack"Hey i'm not 100% certain, but as far as I know, the job offer comes in the form a contract and you accept of decline it!
Thanks for the quick answer :D
hi all,
been watching this thread for a while but thought I'd post. I'm also in the talent pool, waiting on a contract! My interviewer said I've been put down for ticketing. Just wondering if anyone has heard for ticketing at all? I had my interview in late February so it's been a while now. Thing is, I really really need to know (as well as want haha) cause I'm currently in Russia on my year abroad and my flight back to the UK is on June 23rd...which is the date I've given them as the date I'm available from. So if I get a contract, and I get one from June 23rd, I'm going to want/have to change my flight to avoid going through the UK and instead fly straight to Paris. I've been checking my email religiously but nothing's come through! It's starting to stress me out as currently I don't have a back up plan and am going to have to come up with one sharpish if Disney falls through!
Quote from: "fabmoolah"Quote from: "Bball12"gldc do you reckon it'd be worth contacting them, I'd love to work in any shop/restaurant. I wouldn't be fully comfortable on the phone en francais, but maybe an email? Merci
I sent Noellie a polite: when am I going to know what's going on? email the other day and have had no reply.
And restaurants is what I said I would do aswell, ugh.
Have you worked for them before? If not then you dont need to call they'll just email you with an offer and you reply via email with yes or no.
If you have then don't worry they are really accomodating on the phone and most (if not all) the casting people speak english so you'll be fine...they are very unresponsive via email and will just send you an autoreply telling you to wait...trust me i've tried it.
I've created a summer 2012 thread for applicants so feel free to post there > viewtopic.php?f=42&t=13315&p=216399#p216399 (https://forum.dlpguide.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=13315&p=216399#p216399%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
so here is assuming nobody from the UK has heard about Summer 2012 jobs?
Quote from: "gldc"Quote from: "fabmoolah"Quote from: "Bball12"gldc do you reckon it'd be worth contacting them, I'd love to work in any shop/restaurant. I wouldn't be fully comfortable on the phone en francais, but maybe an email? Merci
I sent Noellie a polite: when am I going to know what's going on? email the other day and have had no reply.
And restaurants is what I said I would do aswell, ugh.
Have you worked for them before? If not then you dont need to call they'll just email you with an offer and you reply via email with yes or no.
If you have then don't worry they are really accomodating on the phone and most (if not all) the casting people speak english so you'll be fine...they are very unresponsive via email and will just send you an autoreply telling you to wait...trust me i've tried it.
I've created a summer 2012 thread for applicants so feel free to post there > viewtopic.php?f=42&t=13315&p=216399#p216399 (https://forum.dlpguide.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=13315&p=216399#p216399%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
I haven't worked with them before, no. I had my interview at the beginning of March and I am just trying to get a summer contract out of them anyway I can!
Quote from: "tarajanelovesshoes"so here is assuming nobody from the UK has heard about Summer 2012 jobs?
There are about a dozen people at my university who have all been interviewed between January and March about summer and NO ONE has heard! They're either going to come all at once or not at all!
Quote from: "fabmoolah"I haven't worked with them before, no. I had my interview at the beginning of March and I am just trying to get a summer contract out of them anyway I can!
In that case, wait until mid-May when they'll start ending out emails.
For people who have previously worked at Disney and are from the UK, what did you do about your mobiles? Did you get a sim card in France and put it in your phone/another if yours is locked to a network? Cos I have an iPhone on contract which I can't use in France because it will cost me loads, so I wondered what the options were..
also..if/when I am out there (yet to receive a contract, but fingers crossed!) I want to be able to use Facebook and Skype to contact home, would I be stupid to bring my laptop with me? Or do other people do that?
Thanksssss!
I've not worked at disney before (am also waiting for a contract) but I did live in France for 5 months last sept-jan. Phoneswise you'll be able to get a cheap pay as you go phone & sim for about 25-30 euros. For a sim card on its own you have to pay an unnecessarily large amount (I was on SFR and paid 15 euros or something stupid). Pay as you go in France imo is quite expensive, and every time you buy credit it has a limited period of validity on it! Like 5 euros will only be valid 3 days or whatever and then its gone forever. Laptopwise I would have assumed taking your laptop wouldn't be a problem? I'd be taking mine if I were to get a contract, don't think I could cope 3 months without it haha. I've been abroad (in France/Russia) since last July and have taken my laptop everywhere I went, so can't really see taking it somewhere else being an issue.
Yeah, I have heard the contracts are due in the next week or so..scary stuff! I know I must concentrate on my A2 exams but the waiting is driving me crazy! I also have my french oral exam on Thursday so can't take my mind off of France for a second haha! In that case, I think I will definitely take my laptop. It is basically attached to me (I am ashamed to say) and I can contact almost everybody I need to just by the internet so it is no big deal really! Cheaper not to have a phone!
Good luck with your contract-getting :)
Thanks so much for you amazing advice!
I had my French oral exam last week and it went amazingly well, so I'm desperate to go to Disneyland and use the language! Good luck to everyone that's waiting on a contract! Fingers crossed [-o< !
@tarajanelovesshoes good luck with your exam! i CANNOT focus on any of my A2s either! The waiting's just too intense!
@NaeBad I had my oral last week too, just wanna get out there!
Are here also people who are on the waitinglist for character/entertainment? :roll:
Good luck for all!
Quote from: "mackattack"Quote from: "LanaL"Quote from: "mackattack"I emailed Noellie today and she said that all the contracts should be sent out by mid-may..
Hi :)
How soon the contract should be sent after got a job offer?
Hey i'm not 100% certain, but as far as I know, the job offer comes in the form a contract and you accept of decline it!
I got a job offer April 19 and today - contract by post! :D
So...i guess we should be receiving ours soon, was the job offer an email or a phone call?
xx
Quote from: "LanaL"I got a job offer April 19 and today - contract by post! :D
Is this for a performing role or for operations?
Shop work, Sooo i guess operations
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Are here also people who are on the waitinglist for character/entertainment? :roll:
Yes I am! still waiting....
Quote from: "tobz12345tobz"Shop work, Sooo i guess operations
Well done! Where are you from, how long have you been in the talent pool if you don't mind me asking?
Hey im from england (Cambridge) and Im still waiting for that special phone call, and been in the talent pool since october. :S
Yourself?
Quote from: "tobz12345tobz"...was the job offer an email or a phone call?
Job offer - by e-mail :)
Quote from: "gldc"Is this for a performing role or for operations?
For operation -restaurant :)
@NotreClaire did you hear back from the Character & Parade department yet? ^^
Fingers crossed for everyone waiting for contracts!
Quote from: "Maxime"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Are here also people who are on the waitinglist for character/entertainment? :roll:
Yes I am! still waiting....
Yeaaah! Where you from?
Quote from: "LanaL"I got a job offer April 19 and today - contract by post! :D
Congrats :D!
Hey guys! Just got a contract in a boutique, it basically said if your interested and available until 30th september, call us on monday on...... etc
Does this mean I definately have a contract?? I wont be put through another phone interview or anything will I? Thanks so much.
Ps I went to London January auditions for anyone wondering! xxx
I just got a contract through for working in a boutique. It says if you're available to work until the 30th... I'm not sure whether I will be able to work until then because of uni! :(
Quote from: "morjen"Hey guys! Just got a contract in a boutique, it basically said if your interested and available until 30th september, call us on monday on...... etc
Does this mean I definately have a contract?? I wont be put through another phone interview or anything will I? Thanks so much.
Ps I went to London January auditions for anyone wondering! xxx
I got the same mail! And I think we definately have a contract :D
I got offered that too! do we have to speak in english on the phone or french?
Quote from: "ilovedisney123"I just got a contract through for working in a boutique. It says if you're available to work until the 30th... I'm not sure whether I will be able to work until then because of uni! :(
This is my predicament too. Excited and panicked at the same time. This is going to be a loooooong weekend.
I am in the exact same predicament but also it says only if we can start in May? For a temporary contract anyway..I've emailed her asking if I can finish in sept can I start in June..but she hasn't replied yet, but she replied instantly to my first email so I'm hoping she replies soon!
Quote from: "tarajanelovesshoes"I am in the exact same predicament but also it says only if we can start in May? For a temporary contract anyway..I've emailed her asking if I can finish in sept can I start in June..but she hasn't replied yet, but she replied instantly to my first email so I'm hoping she replies soon!
I hope it's possible, I would be more than happy to start in June if I could finish by the 10th of September.
Congratulations guys! Did anyone who went to the Dublin interviews get a contract yet?
Quote from: "fabmoolah"Quote from: "tarajanelovesshoes"I am in the exact same predicament but also it says only if we can start in May? For a temporary contract anyway..I've emailed her asking if I can finish in sept can I start in June..but she hasn't replied yet, but she replied instantly to my first email so I'm hoping she replies soon!
I hope it's possible, I would be more than happy to start in June if I could finish by the 10th of September.
Exactly. I just hope something can be done! I'm so happy to have got a contract but 30th September just can't be done unfortunately. I've been in the Talent Pool since November, awaiting a summer construct so it's been a long wait, and I don't want it all to be for nothing!
Quote from: "niamh"Congratulations guys! Did anyone who went to the Dublin interviews get a contract yet?
One of my friends did, she got a contract for the shops. There's four more of us still waiting though.
Hey guys! I have spent a while thinking about this and I think I am going to go for the CDD which could last up to around 8 months and defer my uni application! Ahh scary stuff! But I've been looking for a reason/excuse to take a gap year since I applied, I was so worried I would just be stuck at home but now I have something to do I'm looking forward to it. My parents are worried I won't like working for disney tho! Any advice from anybody who has already worked there as to whether it really is enjoyable?
congrats all those who've got contracts! i'm still waiting, waah :( anyone got anything for ticketing?
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Yeaaah! Where you from?
I'm from the Netherlands and you?
hi :) i got an email today with 2 jobs on it. One a serveur and the other a commis de cuisine. But unfortunately neither of them actually suits my dates. I have to call a number on Monday with my availability. Was this email a contract or are they just looking for anyone who was available? I'm so confused :/
oh and i went to the dublin interviews :)
Congratulations to everyone who received an offer today, I hope you all manage to work out dates and get out there soon! Well done!
Hello! I got an email too today for 'vendeurs boutiques' and 'Magasiniers Boutique' and it says I need to chose between a CDD from May to September 30th OR a CDI from June and phone them on Monday- ideally I want to work from mid June til the end of August so i'm guessing I choose CDI and explain the dates that would suit me on the phone when I call? Or do I have to work til the end of september (which i can't do?!)
Well done to everyone thats getting contracts through!
Hey guys, got an email today too, but im going for a permanent contract so tis all good, weren't sure if there were any other brits who are doing Shop work, Well done by the way for all you guys getting the contracts through :)) And i look forward to working with you guys soon :)) (not long now)
xx
Hi there, :)
I also got an offer today for vendeurs boutiques and magasiniers boutique for May to September (Dublin interviews).
I really can't start working until the 3rd of June or so, so hoping this could be possible! I'm willing to miss the first week of college in September so hopefully they could be flexible about it!
Is anyone sure that the email we received is an actual offer and not just an invite to phone interview again? :/
Awww congrats everyone! :D Hope everyone's dates work out and that they're willing to be flexible! xx
Quote from: "Deirdre"Hi there, :)
I also got an offer today for vendeurs boutiques and magasiniers boutique for May to September (Dublin interviews).
I really can't start working until the 3rd of June or so, so hoping this could be possible! I'm willing to miss the first week of college in September so hopefully they could be flexible about it!
Is anyone sure that the email we received is an actual offer and not just an invite to phone interview again? :/
Hey Deirdre
Welcome to the forum
My impression is that we've actually made it, it would be cruel of them to tempt us with contracts just to say, nah actually you're not good enough :S So, Well done :) I think we've done it :)
Quote from: "tobz12345tobz"Quote from: "Deirdre"Hi there, :)
I also got an offer today for vendeurs boutiques and magasiniers boutique for May to September (Dublin interviews).
I really can't start working until the 3rd of June or so, so hoping this could be possible! I'm willing to miss the first week of college in September so hopefully they could be flexible about it!
Is anyone sure that the email we received is an actual offer and not just an invite to phone interview again? :/
Hey Deirdre
Welcome to the forum
My impression is that we've actually made it, it would be cruel of them to tempt us with contracts just to say, nah actually you're not good enough :S So, Well done :) I think we've done it :)
Hi thanks I hope so!
Congrats to everyone who got what they wanted! :)
Hi there!! I got an email too for boutiques!! Vendeur or Magasiniers!! From May till Sept or from June! I sent them a mail to ask about the exact dates but they didn t answer me...Does anybody know what the Magasinier exactly does?? I feel so happy but stressed on the same time!!! I have to decide until Monday!!
@Xenia: 'un magasinier' is a stock controller/warehouse keeper, so I assume that's a reference to the jobs you'll be doing backstage when not working the till, like refilling stock, etc. (:
Well done everyone who received a contract today! I'm now on tenterhooks about getting an email! From what I can gather, the majority of contracts given out today have been for the boutiques etc. I'm desperately hoping this means that they are still to contact people about restaurant/server jobs. I'd rather work in a restaurant than a shop because I've got lots of restaurant and bar experience. Has anyone else noticed that this seems to be the case too, or is it just me ;o?!
Quote from: "Cendrillon"@Xenia: 'un magasinier' is a stock controller/warehouse keeper, so I assume that's a reference to the jobs you'll be doing backstage when not working the till, like refilling stock, etc. (:
Thanks for the answer! :)
Is anybody from Greece that is going to work in Disney??? Or waiting to be contacted???
Quote from: "Deirdre"Hi there, :)
I also got an offer today for vendeurs boutiques and magasiniers boutique for May to September (Dublin interviews).
I really can't start working until the 3rd of June or so, so hoping this could be possible! I'm willing to miss the first week of college in September so hopefully they could be flexible about it!
Is anyone sure that the email we received is an actual offer and not just an invite to phone interview again? :/
hey! I was at the dublin interviews too! and im pretty much in the same situation, I got the exact same dates and job offer and im going to miss the first week or two of college as well and Im gonna ask to start work in June too, I cant really start in May. But yes Im pretty sure this is a proper contract and not a phone interview :)
Has anyone from England got a contract for shops/restaurants/bars yet? I've been in the talent pool since November and the wait is killing me! Does anyone have a phone number for me to contact them about my application? Going to email them in the next week but in case they don't reply!
Well done and good luck to everyone who has contracts! will hopefully see you out there :)
Is there anyone from Poland got a contract for shops or restaurants yet? Congrats to everyone who has contracts ;D
hey! yeah, congrats guys for getting contracts :) i'm from poland too and i'm still waiting :)
Now it's two of us :P
Am I the only one from the Dublin interview who hasn't gotten a contract? I'm thinking maybe they're giving them out in order of start date..cus I put down July 1st for mine..it seems that everyone is getting contracts for May?
Quote from: "mackattack"Am I the only one from the Dublin interview who hasn't gotten a contract? I'm thinking maybe they're giving them out in order of start date..cus I put down July 1st for mine..it seems that everyone is getting contracts for May?
No, there are a few of us still waiting who went to the Dublin Interview. I had my start date down as the 26th of May. Getting worried. :(
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Quote from: "LanaL"I got a job offer April 19 and today - contract by post! :D
Congrats :D!
Thanks! :)
Congrats to everyone who got job! :D/
Quote from: "VigBasil"Quote from: "mackattack"Am I the only one from the Dublin interview who hasn't gotten a contract? I'm thinking maybe they're giving them out in order of start date..cus I put down July 1st for mine..it seems that everyone is getting contracts for May?
No, there are a few of us still waiting who went to the Dublin Interview. I had my start date down as the 26th of May. Getting worried. :(
I'm with you two! However, I put attractions down as my preference and someone said before that those jobs are all gone.. Booo!! Fingers crossed though. ;)
Guys, I have a question for those who have received their emails for contracts from May or June, to September 30.
Did you give them your availability until the end of September, especially those of you who will have to skip their first weeks of uni? (I'm scared now, because I'm Spanish and I will also have to skip classes if they send me a similar contract). Thanks in advance!
Quote from: "stephaniedisney"Guys, I have a question for those who have received their emails for contracts from May or June, to September 30.
Did you give them your availability until the end of September, especially those of you who will have to skip their first weeks of uni? (I'm scared now, because I'm Spanish and I will also have to skip classes if they send me a similar contract). Thanks in advance!
I put down availability until mid September, but It's no huge inconvenience missing the first week or two of uni, nothing's ever done then and seeing as I'm doing French in college I'll probably learn way more in Disney!!
Only major problem I have is if I have to repeat an exam or two in August :/ Anyone know if it would be possible to fly home for 2 or 3 days? :(
Quote from: "LS1"Has anyone from England got a contract for shops/restaurants/bars yet? I've been in the talent pool since November and the wait is killing me! Does anyone have a phone number for me to contact them about my application? Going to email them in the next week but in case they don't reply!
Well done and good luck to everyone who has contracts! will hopefully see you out there :)
I think a few people have heard, although I'll admit there's so many of us on here now that I've lost track of who's from where! But I'm also from England and was put in the talent pool in November, and I've heard nothing ):
Does anybody know if you take a CDI when it finishes...assuming it will start in June?
I was under the impression that a CDI was 'indéterminé', meaning that there is no end date? Maybe someone could correct me!
so excited to go now! Just wondering is there still loads of contracts to go out? My friend has put down bar work as her preference and she was at the same interview as me and hasnt heard anything yet, do you think she'll hear something next week?
Quote from: "VigBasil"Quote from: "mackattack"Am I the only one from the Dublin interview who hasn't gotten a contract? I'm thinking maybe they're giving them out in order of start date..cus I put down July 1st for mine..it seems that everyone is getting contracts for May?
No, there are a few of us still waiting who went to the Dublin Interview. I had my start date down as the 26th of May. Getting worried. :(
Getting very worried. I haven't heard anything either :( I put May 20th-September 4th as my availability. Though I could extend that as I'll be in Paris on Erasmus anyway. I've worked in a shop for 4 years and my French is fairly good. I thought I'd get a contract no bother! Obviously not..:(
Quote from: "niamh"Getting very worried. I haven't heard anything either :( I put May 20th-September 4th as my availability. Though I could extend that as I'll be in Paris on Erasmus anyway. I've worked in a shop for 4 years and my French is fairly good. I thought I'd get a contract no bother! Obviously not..:(
I doubt they would have placed us in the Talent Pool if they didn't think we were employable though, right? This is driving me insane. I just want to know if all of the contracts have been handed out so I can begin plotting my own demise.
Well they did say (somewhere) that all contracts would be given out by mid-May, so we've still got a few days left to hear back I reckon....
Quote from: "VigBasil"I doubt they would have placed us in the Talent Pool if they didn't think we were employable though, right? This is driving me insane. I just want to know if all of the contracts have been handed out so I can begin plotting my own demise.
True, but the wait is hateful. I finished my last summer exam an hour ago so I'll be refreshing my inbox every 5 minutes until I get an email. Do they only email with job offers on a Friday?
I'm in the same situation, in the talent pool since the Dub interviews and was hoping for a shop job, should we just give up? It pretty much is the middle of May, very disappointed :( 5 of my friends from the same interview got jobs :(
Quote from: "Cendrillon"I was under the impression that a CDI was 'indéterminé', meaning that there is no end date? Maybe someone could correct me!
when I looked on the Disney casting website it said that CDI's normally last 2-8 months..
Quote from: "tarajanelovesshoes"Quote from: "Cendrillon"I was under the impression that a CDI was 'indéterminé', meaning that there is no end date? Maybe someone could correct me!
when I looked on the Disney casting website it said that CDI's normally last 2-8 months..
actually no I am wrong, that is the CDD. Hmm this could be a problem. silly me!
does anybody know if there is opportunity to stay on working for longer if you choose a CDI? For example if it's supposed to finish 30/09/12 could you continue to work until jan/feb?
Quote from: "Deirdre"Quote from: "stephaniedisney"Guys, I have a question for those who have received their emails for contracts from May or June, to September 30.
Did you give them your availability until the end of September, especially those of you who will have to skip their first weeks of uni? (I'm scared now, because I'm Spanish and I will also have to skip classes if they send me a similar contract). Thanks in advance!
I put down availability until mid September, but It's no huge inconvenience missing the first week or two of uni, nothing's ever done then and seeing as I'm doing French in college I'll probably learn way more in Disney!!
Only major problem I have is if I have to repeat an exam or two in August :/ Anyone know if it would be possible to fly home for 2 or 3 days? :(
hey yeah I might be the same might have to do repeats in August too Im sure we could fly back for two days , Like we cant have been the first people to have to go home for repeats working over there?
Quote from: "NaeBad"Well done everyone who received a contract today! I'm now on tenterhooks about getting an email! From what I can gather, the majority of contracts given out today have been for the boutiques etc. I'm desperately hoping this means that they are still to contact people about restaurant/server jobs. I'd rather work in a restaurant than a shop because I've got lots of restaurant and bar experience. Has anyone else noticed that this seems to be the case too, or is it just me ;o?!
hmmm i think you could be right here! i was at the same interview as tobz12345tobz and i haven't heard anything! slightly worried if that's what they have in mind for me though, not quite certain my french is good enough for a restaurant!
i don't think we should give up though guys, i mean surely they'd contact us even if they hadn't found a contract for us? sighhh. this week is gonna be so long!
also to people talking about flying home to resit exams in august, i was wondering about that too as i kinda need to come home for results day!
Quote from: "sineadlemonade"hmmm i think you could be right here! i was at the same interview as tobz12345tobz and i haven't heard anything! slightly worried if that's what they have in mind for me though, not quite certain my french is good enough for a restaurant!
My ears are burning ;)
Are there any guys on here going for shop jobs? Just to know people before i go :)
Quote from: "tobz12345tobz"Quote from: "sineadlemonade"hmmm i think you could be right here! i was at the same interview as tobz12345tobz and i haven't heard anything! slightly worried if that's what they have in mind for me though, not quite certain my french is good enough for a restaurant!
My ears are burning ;)
Are there any guys on here going for shop jobs? Just to know people before i go :)
I got an email for a shop job :) It would be great to know people! Have you accepted it yet? I must ring on Monday.
Hello people!!! Just got an offer yesterday for a contract as "vendeur boutique" and I was wondering if there are any guys from Greece who have got an offer too. Good luck to everyone who hasn't got an offer yet. As for the rest of you, see you in Paris!!!
Hey Everybody :-)
Is there anyone whos coming to the Paris audition at May 30?
Gosh, so much has been going on !
Congrats to those who have a contract, we envy you in the Talent Pool :(
Quote from: "Cendrillon"I was under the impression that a CDI was 'indéterminé', meaning that there is no end date? Maybe someone could correct me!
You're right, CDI is "Contrat à Durée Indéterminée" which means the contract has no fixed end date. You only end a CDI if you quit or are fired.
Desperately hoping to get a contract...
Quote from: "peft"Hello people!!! Just got an offer yesterday for a contract as "vendeur boutique" and I was wondering if there are any guys from Greece who have got an offer too. Good luck to everyone who hasn't got an offer yet. As for the rest of you, see you in Paris!!!
Hey I've got a question you've got an offer since when ? When you will start work ?
Quick question, regarding transport I know Disney comp around 75% of the cost to work and the residences but do you know if this also applies to getting in and out of the city centre?
Quote from: "Maxime"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Yeaaah! Where you from?
I'm from the Netherlands and you?
Well...ME TOO! :D/
Congrats everyone on the operational roles contracts! :mrgreen:
im still on the waiting list :( i have been since April 4th ! x Im waiting as a character performer ( only) , any one else had any luck with this position? i know waiting can be long, but sometimes they actually do contact you really late after your audition, i know of this one person who got called 5 months after her audition, went out as a character performer, and then got trained and become a character AND parade performer x ! There is HOPE OUT THERE <3
Feel really lost in the this sea of "waiting list" performers x there must be 400+ now , after all the auditions in Europe !
<3 "Almost there "
Quote from: "DisneyHolli"im still on the waiting list :( i have been since April 4th ! x Im waiting as a character performer ( only) , any one else had any luck with this position? i know waiting can be long, but sometimes they actually do contact you really late after your audition, i know of this one person who got called 5 months after her audition, went out as a character performer, and then got trained and become a character AND parade performer x ! There is HOPE OUT THERE <3
Feel really lost in the this sea of "waiting list" performers x there must be 400+ now , after all the auditions in Europe !
<3 "Almost there "
Do you really think there is 400 in the waiting list?
so why are they doing another audition if they have so many people all ready? :-(
I'm flying to the audition at Paris in may 30 ...
Do i even stand a chance with so many already in the waiting list?
I hope you get a call soon:-) don't lose your hope
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Well...ME TOO! :D/
aaah okay, have you heard anything? And what is your "start date" then?
Quote from: "Deirdre"Quick question, regarding transport I know Disney comp around 75% of the cost to work and the residences but do you know if this also applies to getting in and out of the city centre?
Nope. As much as I know 75% is only for zones 4 and 5. So for other zones 1(the heart of Paris), 2 and 3 u have to pay all with ur own money.
Quote from: "tarajanelovesshoes"does anybody know if there is opportunity to stay on working for longer if you choose a CDI? For example if it's supposed to finish 30/09/12 could you continue to work until jan/feb?
Yup, it's possible but then u just need to talk to ur manager and ask them if u could stay for longer period. I know a girl who was suppose to work onlt for 3 months and decided to stay longer so she ended up staying in Disney for over a year :)
Quote from: "hadarw"Quote from: "DisneyHolli"im still on the waiting list :( i have been since April 4th ! x Im waiting as a character performer ( only) , any one else had any luck with this position? i know waiting can be long, but sometimes they actually do contact you really late after your audition, i know of this one person who got called 5 months after her audition, went out as a character performer, and then got trained and become a character AND parade performer x ! There is HOPE OUT THERE <3
Feel really lost in the this sea of "waiting list" performers x there must be 400+ now , after all the auditions in Europe !
<3 "Almost there "
Do you really think there is 400 in the waiting list?
so why are they doing another audition if they have so many people all ready? :-(
I'm flying to the audition at Paris in may 30 ...
Do i even stand a chance with so many already in the waiting list?
I hope you get a call soon:-) don't lose your hope
hey ^^ yeh i really do think there are ALOT of people waiting.... think.. there all on the waiting list for 6 months.. theres been about 5 auditions since i did mine! and there was people before me , who were waiting :( x they just know what there looking for, and i really think there looking for face characters... obvs they have to dance .
hopefully one day <3 this is my second time on the waiting list
good luck with your Paris audition. are u from the uk?
^^
Hey guys, I recieved an email on friday afternoon telling me to ring on monday if im interested in a waitressing contract that finishes on 30th september which i can't do as i'm starting uni this year and i enroll a week or so before that. They also offered me "commis de cuisine" which has more suitable dates but just wondered if anyone knew what this job involves? I think it's just helping out in the kitchen?
I should think it is a bit like a KP, a bit laborious but a job...at disneyland...so awesome anyway XD
Quote from: "Maxime"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Well...ME TOO! :D/
aaah okay, have you heard anything? And what is your "start date" then?
I have emailed with the casting director often these days. First, my start date was 1st july, then I changed it to 20th june (actually 17th may, but I have some projects going on in July and August (I'm in a dance/theatre group and we have the change to perform at Lowlands Festival, woohoo) and I really want to do both, but I think I can't do it because I've heard that you can't get days off in July and August). So have been thinking a lot and I come to the decision that I really want to go to Disneyland Paris, so If it happens first, I'm going to take my chance on Disney and not performing on Lowlands Festival (Much better than performing on Lowlands and not going to Disney at all). So, I'm going to send a email today or tomorrow with my new information and hopefully I get the chance to goooooooo! What's your start date? Do have an end date?
It seems that things are working slightly differently this summer/year, as the lady said to me on the phone they have hired A LOT of people as CDDs for the entire 20th anniversary as they really are banking on there being more people there year-round. Unfortunately that means that jobs this summer are rarer than before...however there are SOME still out there but fewer than usual at DLP.
Also they usually send out offers by department: so attractions all at once, then restaurants, then boutiques, etc. (not necessarily in that order).
hi everyone :) has anyone tried to call the numbers given by email for shop positions? I've been trying the last half an hour and none of them are working. I'm from Ireland and the only number that actually rang was redirected to an Irish office! I emailed Christine but no reply!
Well, I've also received an e-mail last Friday for shop positions but the numbers are not working. I'm currently in Greece and I was wondering if I'd rather send an e-mail...
Calling. Not connecting.
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Quote from: "phoebe1"Well, I've also received an e-mail last Friday for shop positions but the numbers are not working. I'm currently in Greece and I was wondering if I'd rather send an e-mail...
I send them an email just there explaining that the numbers werent working and gave all my details but I havent heard back!I really want to work in Disneyland so hopefully an email is ok!!Thank youu! :)
Retry! I've just called them and it worked! I start on the 23rd June! Congrats to everyone!
Quote from: "phoebe1"Retry! I've just called them and it worked! I start on the 23rd June! Congrats to everyone!
Did you have to speak in French? What did they ask you?
Quote from: "gldc"It seems that things are working slightly differently this summer/year, as the lady said to me on the phone they have hired A LOT of people as CDDs for the entire 20th anniversary as they really are banking on there being more people there year-round. Unfortunately that means that jobs this summer are rarer than before...however there are SOME still out there but fewer than usual at DLP.
Oh, that's so disappointing ): I mean, it makes perfect sense, but upsetting for those of us who could only have managed a summer contract! Oh well, my time will come eventually I hope! Thank you anyway, gldc, for keeping us all informed - it's been great to have your experience and Cast Member knowledge to clear things up!
Tried calling again and couldn't get through :( Congrats on getting your contract! :)
In french yes. A polite lady answered the phone. They asked me to choose between two dates and which post I'm interested in and then during the call I was sent an e-mail with all the required information. Try calling the second number ;-)
Quote from: "phoebe1"In french yes. A polite lady answered the phone. They asked me to choose between two dates and which post I'm interested in and then during the call I was sent an e-mail with all the required information. Try calling the second number ;-)
Do you reckon they'd be willing to speak in english? Seriously doubting my ability to speak in french on the phone. :(
Hi Pheobe1,
Did you put a french area code infront of the number they sent you? Because the last number definatly connects to the wrong place in Ireland :s
Don't worry. All you have to say is ''Bonjour, Je m'appelle ou C'est .....et je vous appelle au sujet d'une offre d'emploi que vous m'avez envoye vendredi dernier. Je voudrais exprimer mon interet pour le poste de ..... et je pourrais commencer/ serais disponible le (date).''' Then they ask you to tell them if you have any queries.... that's all!
Ok, I got through, I spoke. They offered. Now I just need my email.
Thank you phoebe1 for the advice! And congrats!
Anyone else have luck with the second number? It connected me to the revenue commissioners office here in Ireland...
Quote from: "Deirdre"Thank you phoebe1 for the advice! And congrats!
Anyone else have luck with the second number? It connected me to the revenue commissioners office here in Ireland...
I still cant get through from Ireland either! :/ and still no reply to my email either!
Quote from: "LauraB"Hi Pheobe1,
Did you put a french area code infront of the number they sent you? Because the last number definatly connects to the wrong place in Ireland :s
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anyone in ireland!? they gave us the wrong number to the revenue commision? what number do we ring now
not sure what we can do from Ireland...i just emailed them! Hopefully they'll realise whats happened and keep a certain number of contracts for Irish people?!
I'm trying the first number but it's been ringing for nearly ten minutes without reply. Anyone else having any luck?
Hey,
My mom said that the code from Ireland to France is to put 00331 then leave out the first 01 from the number and that worked! :D Got through and am heading over next week!
Quote from: "LauraB"Hey,
My mom said that the code from Ireland to France is to put 00331 then leave out the first 01 from the number and that worked! :D Got through and am heading over next week!
Did they send you your email?
Not yet.. but they're probably quite busy at the moment so it might be sent in a while... Did you get one?
Quote from: "LauraB"Hey,
My mom said that the code from Ireland to France is to put 00331 then leave out the first 01 from the number and that worked! :D Got through and am heading over next week!
I tried that and it worked!thanks :) but i got through to a voice message thing and it was all in French that I couldnt understand! :/
for anyone who got contracts, are you all working till the 30 september? or did they give you a choice?
Quote from: "LauraB"Not yet.. but they're probably quite busy at the moment so it might be sent in a while... Did you get one?
Me neither. I got my offer on the phone like an hour ago, and once I get this email STRESS OVER.
@fabmoolah I know, all the waiting is crazy :s Did you say you were free from the 19th aswell?
@m12 Ya, they just asked if you're free until then but didn't offer any alternatives... It's worth asking though!
Thanks Laura B :) I keep ringing and it directs me to this voice message saying something about a woman Isabelle to press 1 or 2!did anyone else get that?
i cant seem to get through either im panicking!! i got the voice message and i pressed 1 as a guess as i couldnt understand what it said and then it just said au revoir and hung up hahaa. someone help so stressed!
I can't get through! Don't know what to do if I get in the voice mail, and the other number isn't answering / rings a busy-tone every time. PANIC
Just keep trying guys!!i got the voicemail for ages but eventually got through and she asked me my name but for some reason she couldnt find it...so she told me to email her...I did and just waiting for a reply now! :) maybe try the 3rd number!2nd one doesnt seem to be working at all!
Quote from: "m12"Just keep trying guys!!i got the voicemail for ages but eventually got through and she asked me my name but for some reason she couldnt find it...so she told me to email her...I did and just waiting for a reply now! :) maybe try the 3rd number!2nd one doesnt seem to be working at all!
It happened the same to me. She couldn t find my name! I sent her a mail and i am waiting now for an answer!
I got through eventually and all the good ones were gone for my dates :(
Quote from: "Deirdre"I got through eventually and all the good ones were gone for my dates :(
do you mean all the good jobs?
Yep, my email said for the boutiques, but only the stocking jobs or cleaning the park in general was available to me.
Everyone that has called and got contracts - are you working til the 30th of September? I called but I can only work from the end of june, july and august and she said that they don't have any jobs that suit those dates and that they'd contact me when/if something comes up?! Just wondered if anyone else is in the same position? My email was was for boutique work btw.
Quote from: "Xenia"Quote from: "m12"Just keep trying guys!!i got the voicemail for ages but eventually got through and she asked me my name but for some reason she couldnt find it...so she told me to email her...I did and just waiting for a reply now! :) maybe try the 3rd number!2nd one doesnt seem to be working at all!
It happened the same to me. She couldn t find my name! I sent her a mail and i am waiting now for an answer!
Xenia, did you get an email back yet? I havent and my friend rang there and the woman told her there were no jobs left! :(
Hey I rang and the call was a bit of a blur because I didnt really know what he was saying so after giving my dates and stuff I just said yes to whatever he said! I barely gave my name and he was saying goodbye, will I get an email or should I email somebody just in case?
i got through eventually and was told there was nothing to suit my dates either! so gutted!! :( congratulations to everyone that was successful though!
Hello there! Has anybody got the e-mail with the details etc?
I got through after trying about 20 times. They said there was no boutique jobs left so I got offered a waitressing job at the Wild West restaurant! Did anybody else get offered that place? I leave next week, so soon!
Quote from: "adunne5"I got through after trying about 20 times. They said there was no boutique jobs left so I got offered a waitressing job at the Wild West restaurant! Did anybody else get offered that place? I leave next week, so soon!
do you have waitressing experience? The woman told my friend there were no jobs left about 30minutes ago!
Quote from: "m12"Quote from: "adunne5"I got through after trying about 20 times. They said there was no boutique jobs left so I got offered a waitressing job at the Wild West restaurant! Did anybody else get offered that place? I leave next week, so soon!
do you have waitressing experience? The woman told my friend there were no jobs left about 30minutes ago!
No, I don't! I only have retail experience. Yeah, I got through probably over an hour ago and she said there were only two jobs left then..I think the other job was an ice-cream vendor or something. It's so unlucky how the jobs went so quickly!
Hey guys, ive been following this forum for months, since the skype auditions :) I was wondering if anybody would be able to help me? I got the contract email on friday and i'm now trying to ring up, i've been unable to get through for the past half an hour and the email says call from 10.00-13.00 and then from 14.30-17.00, do you reckon they've stopped answering their phones because they're on a lunch break or something haha? x
also CONGRATS to everybody who got a job i am insanely jealous and a little bit proud :D
congrats everyone, guys is there literally nothing left??? absolutley devasted Ive been trying to get through all morning, and told everyone I already had the job!
There are no jobs left at all??
Quote from: "morjen"congrats everyone, guys is there literally nothing left??? absolutley devasted Ive been trying to get through all morning, and told everyone I already had the job!
dont think theres anything left :( someone posted in this forum ages ago saying they usually give out all the attraction jobs at once, then all the restaurant jobs at once, etc. but im presuming this was the last of them? cos its pretty late if they're looking for people for June! Im so disappointed..i got through and had to email my name and the woman said she would email back, which she didnt and now the jobs are gone!!
Try ring in the afternoon if u can though cos they put your name on a waiting list!
Quote from: "m12"Quote from: "morjen"congrats everyone, guys is there literally nothing left??? absolutley devasted Ive been trying to get through all morning, and told everyone I already had the job!
dont think theres anything left :( someone posted in this forum ages ago saying they usually give out all the attraction jobs at once, then all the restaurant jobs at once, etc. but im presuming this was the last of them? cos its pretty late if they're looking for people for June! Im so disappointed..i got through and had to email my name and the woman said she would email back, which she didnt and now the jobs are gone!!
Try ring in the afternoon if u can though cos they put your name on a waiting list!
oh no Im waiting for an email from her too! does this mean we haven't got anything?
This is really gutting! I've tried to get through all morning but little did I know that 'international calls are barred from this phone.' I'm trying to get T Mobile to sort it out but i think it'll be too late :(
well im not 100% sure but if they said an hour ago there was only two jobs left..and we haven't gotten an email its not looking too good! :( think i might ring again at 2!
well im not 100% sure but if they said an hour ago there was only two jobs left..and we haven't gotten an email its not looking too good! :( think i might ring again at 2!
Its so strange that theres literally ONLY two jobs left in the whole of the park? they must've sent out much more emails on friday that they actually had availability for!
oh and just out of interest, is the woman your waiting on an email for Christine? I emailed Christine to say I couldnt get through but haven't got a reply!
im absolutely gutted :(
this is so annoying! so disapointed! no I emailed a woman called Isabelle
Quote from: "chachaaa"Hey guys, ive been following this forum for months, since the skype auditions :) I was wondering if anybody would be able to help me? I got the contract email on friday and i'm now trying to ring up, i've been unable to get through for the past half an hour and the email says call from 10.00-13.00 and then from 14.30-17.00, do you reckon they've stopped answering their phones because they're on a lunch break or something haha? x
Hey yes Im sure thats it! Its 1.45 in france now so try again at 1.30 here! :)
Quote from: "morjen"Quote from: "chachaaa"Hey guys, ive been following this forum for months, since the skype auditions :) I was wondering if anybody would be able to help me? I got the contract email on friday and i'm now trying to ring up, i've been unable to get through for the past half an hour and the email says call from 10.00-13.00 and then from 14.30-17.00, do you reckon they've stopped answering their phones because they're on a lunch break or something haha? x
Hey yes Im sure thats it! Its 1.45 in france now so try again at 1.30 here! :)
Fingers crossed, although the news doesn't sound too promising :(
I've not actually received an email about a contract. I was hoping that they'd be sending out more contracts by email today or tomorrow, possibly for restuarants? Does this mean that all jobs are taken completely? I have retail and bar experience and my French is reasonably good, I don't understand how they are selecting people for jobs?
Quote from: "NaeBad"I've not actually received an email about a contract. I was hoping that they'd be sending out more contracts by email today or tomorrow, possibly for restuarants? Does this mean that all jobs are taken completely? I have retail and bar experience and my French is reasonably good, I don't understand how they are selecting people for jobs?
I share your frustration. If there are really no jobs left I wish they'd just let us know rather than leaving us in purgatory.
I have never received an email either - I have been in the talent pool since January ... I know four other people who attended interviews the same time, none have had news, so there are many people in the same situation. Of course I want to work there, but if there is no hope I would prefer to know now, so as to make other plans ... does anyone know if this is the last round of contracts ? Is there any chance left ? It seems an unfair way to treat potential employees !
Okay guys I just called back and got through to a man, not really sure what he said i struggled to understand, he asked for my name and my dates and then I have no idea what he said after that then he just ended 'bon journee'? WHAT DID HE SAYYYYYY?
I completely agree. A simple automated email would suffice telling people there are no more positions left. I don't know if there's even any point in emailing someone about it, as they tend not to reply....
Quote from: "morjen"Hey I rang and the call was a bit of a blur because I didnt really know what he was saying so after giving my dates and stuff I just said yes to whatever he said! I barely gave my name and he was saying goodbye, will I get an email or should I email somebody just in case?
Did you speak to the man? My conversation was EXACTLY the same, followed him when he asked about my dates and my name and then he just mumbled about 3 sentences and ended the conversation! what do you think this means?
I just rang again (Im down for boutique) and she said there was nothing left, I asked if there was anything, anywhere and she looked for ages and said no, she took my email address in case something comes up but other than that no, sorry guys :(
Quote from: "chachaaa"Okay guys I just called back and got through to a man, not really sure what he said i struggled to understand, he asked for my name and my dates and then I have no idea what he said after that then he just ended 'bon journee'? WHAT DID HE SAYYYYYY?
I just spoke to the same guy, not a clue what he said....
i got an email from Christine saying to call this afternoon for a job offer but when I rang the women told me there were no jobs left! :(
Quote from: "morjen"I just rang again (Im down for boutique) and she said there was nothing left, I asked if there was anything, anywhere and she looked for ages and said no, she took my email address in case something comes up but other than that no, sorry guys :(
I just did the same thing :( I just rang again and got through to the man and he said there were no available jobs for the restaurants or the boutiques but said he'd contact me if anything became available :( SOOO SAD he went off for ages and i asked him for anything, even cleaning and he said no jobs for the summer :(
But you know, this is awful, there are HUNDREDS in our situation and they shouldn't have treated people like this... were we naive ? During my interview the recruiter was so positive, saying that of course we would get jobs... aha !
I am extremely angry, they are unprofessional.
just rang again no jobs available! am so disappointed! I am on a waiting list but doesnt look hopefully don't really understand why we all got contracts if they couldn't hire us all?
Really really angry- I've been waiting for them to contact me since bloody November when I did the interview and got accepted into the talent pool! And now I phone up to be told there are no jobs left! It's ridiculous.
Quote from: "NaeBad"I've not actually received an email about a contract. I was hoping that they'd be sending out more contracts by email today or tomorrow, possibly for restuarants? Does this mean that all jobs are taken completely? I have retail and bar experience and my French is reasonably good, I don't understand how they are selecting people for jobs?
I'm in the same position - retail experience, good French, decent Italian, and been in the pool since November - but I didn't get an email either. I just wonder how they've selected candidates, because if I apply again I'd love to be able to improve my application and stand a better chance. It's so disappointing.
Everyone who got the email on Friday, did you all say you were available throughout September?
Must we reapply next year if we want for next Summer or does or application stand?
Quote from: "Cendrillon"Quote from: "NaeBad"I've not actually received an email about a contract. I was hoping that they'd be sending out more contracts by email today or tomorrow, possibly for restuarants? Does this mean that all jobs are taken completely? I have retail and bar experience and my French is reasonably good, I don't understand how they are selecting people for jobs?
I'm in the same position - retail experience, good French, decent Italian, and been in the pool since November - but I didn't get an email either. I just wonder how they've selected candidates, because if I apply again I'd love to be able to improve my application and stand a better chance. It's so disappointing.
Everyone who got the email on Friday, did you all say you were available throughout September?
To be honest I think they must have done it at random, I didnt say I was free throughout September but when I got the email was definatley willing to stay until September. Im on waiting list now but Im sure that thats basically a no
Quote from: "Cendrillon"Quote from: "NaeBad"I've not actually received an email about a contract. I was hoping that they'd be sending out more contracts by email today or tomorrow, possibly for restuarants? Does this mean that all jobs are taken completely? I have retail and bar experience and my French is reasonably good, I don't understand how they are selecting people for jobs?
I'm in the same position - retail experience, good French, decent Italian, and been in the pool since November - but I didn't get an email either. I just wonder how they've selected candidates, because if I apply again I'd love to be able to improve my application and stand a better chance. It's so disappointing.
Everyone who got the email on Friday, did you all say you were available throughout September?
I got an email on Friday for work in the boutique and at my interview I said I could only work til the end of august and when I phoned she said there were no jobs to fit my dates so I'm not sure why they sent me a contract in the first place/why they didn't tell us at the interviews that we'd have to work til september 30th!
Fair enough! Well, congratulations to everyone for being offered something in the first place, and for everyone who didn't manage to get something - our time will come eventually, I'm sure!
The guy I spoke to earlier just called me and offered me a job in what sounded like 'stock'- so i guess working in a stockroom in a boutique. The job starts on the 15th June!!!
Quote from: "ilovedisney123"The guy I spoke to earlier just called me and offered me a job in what sounded like 'stock'- so i guess working in a stockroom in a boutique. The job starts on the 15th June!!!
Congrats! did you just call earlier and did they say no? SOOO JEALOUS! you'll be starting a month tommorow :D
Quote from: "ilovedisney123"The guy I spoke to earlier just called me and offered me a job in what sounded like 'stock'- so i guess working in a stockroom in a boutique. The job starts on the 15th June!!!
Thats great! Congrats! Are you working til the 30th September?
Quote from: "adunne5"I got through after trying about 20 times. They said there was no boutique jobs left so I got offered a waitressing job at the Wild West restaurant! Did anybody else get offered that place? I leave next week, so soon!
This is a fun job! Waitressing and animating the crowd. All my friends did this and for the most part they loved it! Only evening work as well so good for morning lie ins.
Quote from: "ilovedisney123"The guy I spoke to earlier just called me and offered me a job in what sounded like 'stock'- so i guess working in a stockroom in a boutique. The job starts on the 15th June!!!
Congrats! also very jealous! can I ask you though, when I got through earlier, they said they would email me but they seem to be doing it all by phone, should I ring back and give my phone number just in case?
Quotehey ^^ yeh i really do think there are ALOT of people waiting.... think.. there all on the waiting list for 6 months.. theres been about 5 auditions since i did mine! and there was people before me , who were waiting :( x they just know what there looking for, and i really think there looking for face characters... obvs they have to dance .
hopefully one day <3 this is my second time on the waiting list
good luck with your Paris audition. are u from the uk?
I'm from Israel...
It's really expensive to come to paris for the audition, but i'm going to do it anyway... it's my dream...
so i have just one shot and to be good. I can't afford another audition...
That's way i have to come prepared, and i would really appreciate any info about what's going on inside the audition? what are they looking for? is there anything i can do in order to prepare myself for the audition?
Quote from: "morjen"Quote from: "ilovedisney123"The guy I spoke to earlier just called me and offered me a job in what sounded like 'stock'- so i guess working in a stockroom in a boutique. The job starts on the 15th June!!!
Congrats! also very jealous! can I ask you though, when I got through earlier, they said they would email me but they seem to be doing it all by phone, should I ring back and give my phone number just in case?
I think they have your phone number on file from when you submitted your application, because I didn't give mine- they just rang me about an hour after I had spoken to them on the phone.
Quote from: "AbiMarsh"Quote from: "ilovedisney123"The guy I spoke to earlier just called me and offered me a job in what sounded like 'stock'- so i guess working in a stockroom in a boutique. The job starts on the 15th June!!!
Thats great! Congrats! Are you working til the 30th September?
Yeah that's when the contract ends... uni starts before that though.. I'll have to cross that bridge when I come to it, I guess!
Quote from: "chachaaa"Quote from: "ilovedisney123"The guy I spoke to earlier just called me and offered me a job in what sounded like 'stock'- so i guess working in a stockroom in a boutique. The job starts on the 15th June!!!
Congrats! did you just call earlier and did they say no? SOOO JEALOUS! you'll be starting a month tommorow :D
Thanks, yeah I called earlier and the guy said they didn't have anything left! So I was so surprised when he called me back!
Quote from: "ilovedisney123"Quote from: "AbiMarsh"Quote from: "ilovedisney123"The guy I spoke to earlier just called me and offered me a job in what sounded like 'stock'- so i guess working in a stockroom in a boutique. The job starts on the 15th June!!!
Thats great! Congrats! Are you working til the 30th September?
Yeah that's when the contract ends... uni starts before that though.. I'll have to cross that bridge when I come to it, I guess!
Have they emailed you your contract yet?
Hi, could anyone please tell me the phone numbers to call about contracts?
I'm ringing from the UK, don't know if that makes any difference!
Thanks in advance :)
Hi everyone ! I got this message early afternoon today :
Cher membre de notre Talent Pool,
Nous recherchons actuellement des Opérateurs Animateur d'attractions disponibles pour un contrat du mois de juin jusqu'au 30 septembre inclus.
Rémunération mensuelle brute : 1412.38 euros
Horaires travaillés : 35 h /semaine (pour rappel, une journée de 7 heures de travail peut commencer au plus tôt à 6 h 30 et se terminer au plus tard à 2 h du matin)
Rémunération mensuelle brute : 1412.38 euros
Pass Navigo : remboursé à 75 % pour le trajet domicile / lieu de travail
Vous serez logé/e en chambre partagée dans nos appartements meublés (WIFI possible). Le loyer mensuel est de 291 euros (caution de 200 euros encaissé lors de votre arrivée). N'hésitez pas à nous indiquer votre préférence pour une chambre fumeur ou non fumeur. Nous essaierons de vous satisfaire dans la mesure du possible.
Le nombre de postes étant limité, merci de bien vouloir me confirmer par retour de mail avant le lundi 21 mai 2012 - 17h00 (Je suis absente du bureau du jeudi 17/5 au dimanche 20/5) si vous êtes intéressé/e ou pas par notre offre (en me précisant la date à laquelle vous pouvez commencer).
Nous vous confirmerons votre embauche dans la limite de nos disponibilités.
Toutefois, sans réponse de votre part, nous considèrerons que vous n'êtes plus intéressé par une offre d'emploi au sein de notre entreprise et nous retirerons de ce fait, vos coordonnées de notre vivier de talents.
Bien cordialement,
.......................
Assistante de Recrutement
Disneyland Paris
PS. N'hésitez pas à nous communiquer vos nouvelles disponibilités si vous souhaitez toujours nous rejoindre à une date ultérieure.
Unfortunately I start uni before the 30th September so I have to turn down the offer :cry: but don't give up, this prooves there are still contracts for ride operators out there. ;)
My best friend and I just got offered a job in a shop to start on 26th June for at least 8 months! So excited!
So lucky, congratulations !!!!! :)
I am devastated...does this mean that there are no jobs AT ALL left in Disney for the summer? I emailed them there just to see if I should just give up hope and make plans to enjoy my summer..I think it is really unfair what they do, don't put so many people in the talent pool if you cant accommodate them with job offers..and if you don't have a job offer for us..email us and tell us so we can stop checking our emails and sitting on the edge of our seats!
Quote from: "hadarw"Quotehey ^^ yeh i really do think there are ALOT of people waiting.... think.. there all on the waiting list for 6 months.. theres been about 5 auditions since i did mine! and there was people before me , who were waiting :( x they just know what there looking for, and i really think there looking for face characters... obvs they have to dance .
hopefully one day <3 this is my second time on the waiting list
good luck with your Paris audition. are u from the uk?
I'm from Israel...
It's really expensive to come to paris for the audition, but i'm going to do it anyway... it's my dream...
so i have just one shot and to be good. I can't afford another audition...
That's way i have to come prepared, and i would really appreciate any info about what's going on inside the audition? what are they looking for? is there anything i can do in order to prepare myself for the audition?
hey , um not really.. ( its all how they feel on the day, iv been to 4 auditions, once i was ignored the other 3 times i was looked at/ put into makeup) >_< are you a dancer? x just work on technique , perfecting ! make sure when you go through the routine, you are doing it as well as you possibly can. I am not a dancer, so i really cant help you :( just remember to smile ! ^^ just enjoy your self! and dont fall at the animation stage! "THINK BIG MOMENTS" .. just be your self! but dnt annoy people ^^ its a difficult situation really, iv never been to an audition in Pairs. BUT good luck! x
Quotehey , um not really.. ( its all how they feel on the day, iv been to 4 auditions, once i was ignored the other 3 times i was looked at/ put into makeup) >_< are you a dancer? x just work on technique , perfecting ! make sure when you go through the routine, you are doing it as well as you possibly can. I am not a dancer, so i really cant help you :( just remember to smile ! ^^ just enjoy your self! and dont fall at the animation stage! "THINK BIG MOMENTS" .. just be your self! but dnt annoy people ^^ its a difficult situation really, iv never been to an audition in Pairs. BUT good luck! x
hey, so yes i'm a dancer :-) I've been dancing and performing for a long time..
Thank you so much for helping! i'm really trying to prepare myself well cause i won't be able to fly again to another audition, it's to expensive...
I hope you don't mind if i'll ask you some more questions :-)
*when you said "work on your technique", did you mean classical technique like ballet or some thing else?
*what are like the people who come to the audition? are they good dancers?
*Did you do something different at the last 3 auditions then the first one, so they won't ignore you?
*and what did you mean by "put into makeup"? is that another stage at the audition?
that's it for now... i hope it's not to much :oops:
and thank you again :-)
I received an email saying that they can't give me anymore info about Summer jobs this Summer but that they'd keep me on file for Halloween or Christmas. Gutted but at least they let me know!
I emailed them yesterday saying this:
Hello, I am very sorry for bothering you once again,
I'm simply wondering if there are any jobs available anymore, as I have seen on the Disney fan forum that many people have gotten jobs offers in the last few days and when they called the phone numbers they were given, many were told there were no more jobs available.
Should I just accept that I haven't been offered a position for this summer and make plans? Or is there still hope?
I look forward to your reply.
and they replied with this:
Bonjour,
Merci pour votre email, nous gardons votre candidature dans notre base de données afin d'être contacté si nous avons un poste qui correspond à votre profil.
A ce jour, nous ne sommes pas en mesure de vous donner d'avantage d'informations concernant les contrats pour cet été.
Nous pourrons cependant vous contacter à partir du mois de septembre / octobre pour les prochains contrats d'Halloween (du 26/10/2012 au 07/11/2012) et Noël (du 22/12/2012 au 06/01/2013). Merci de nous préciser par retour d'email lequel de ces contrats peut vous intéresser.
Cordialement
So I guess..it's just another waiting game and hopefully those of us who didn't get contracts for summer will get them at halloween or christmas! :)
Quote from: "Tink_22"Hi everyone ! I got this message early afternoon today :
Cher membre de notre Talent Pool,
Nous recherchons actuellement des Opérateurs Animateur d'attractions disponibles pour un contrat du mois de juin jusqu'au 30 septembre inclus.
Rémunération mensuelle brute : 1412.38 euros
Horaires travaillés : 35 h /semaine (pour rappel, une journée de 7 heures de travail peut commencer au plus tôt à 6 h 30 et se terminer au plus tard à 2 h du matin)
Rémunération mensuelle brute : 1412.38 euros
Pass Navigo : remboursé à 75 % pour le trajet domicile / lieu de travail
Vous serez logé/e en chambre partagée dans nos appartements meublés (WIFI possible). Le loyer mensuel est de 291 euros (caution de 200 euros encaissé lors de votre arrivée). N'hésitez pas à nous indiquer votre préférence pour une chambre fumeur ou non fumeur. Nous essaierons de vous satisfaire dans la mesure du possible.
Le nombre de postes étant limité, merci de bien vouloir me confirmer par retour de mail avant le lundi 21 mai 2012 - 17h00 (Je suis absente du bureau du jeudi 17/5 au dimanche 20/5) si vous êtes intéressé/e ou pas par notre offre (en me précisant la date à laquelle vous pouvez commencer).
Nous vous confirmerons votre embauche dans la limite de nos disponibilités.
Toutefois, sans réponse de votre part, nous considèrerons que vous n'êtes plus intéressé par une offre d'emploi au sein de notre entreprise et nous retirerons de ce fait, vos coordonnées de notre vivier de talents.
Bien cordialement,
.......................
Assistante de Recrutement
Disneyland Paris
PS. N'hésitez pas à nous communiquer vos nouvelles disponibilités si vous souhaitez toujours nous rejoindre à une date ultérieure.
Unfortunately I start uni before the 30th September so I have to turn down the offer :cry: but don't give up, this prooves there are still contracts for ride operators out there. ;)
Congrats, yeah that's the rice operator dates they offered me a few weeks ago, if the contract finished just 2/3 weeks earlier it'd be perfect.
hi everybody,
I've been in the talent pool since the London interviews in October but since the email telling me my interview was successful I have heard absolutely nothing! I read on here that all the contracts should be sent out by mid-May, so I was going to wait until the end of this week and send them an email, but from the sounds of things there aren't any jobs left so I was wondering if there's any point? I put down hotels as my first choice and my dates were July/August - end of September - do you think there's still hope? I won't be able to do halloween or Christmas, so this summer is really my only chance to ever work at Disneyland! :(
Ahh guys this sounds so frustrating ):
Just to specify though, what exactly is their "summer season" does it only go from june-september? Because I'm going to re-audition (well, hopefully) in June for character/performing roles and I can work till like november do you think they will give me a chance at all? It seems rather like they have so many people on waiting lists I kind of expect them to say "sorry no auditions any more" or something which would be the most devastating thing for me ): . I feel so sad for everyone who can't get a summer contract. I hope to at least have somewhat of a chance in the character department but these messages make me quite down-hearted.
In the same situation as many others, talent pool since jan and applied for ride operator job with a pretty good standard of French (the interviewer actually commented my level of french..) I am also still to receive any email.It seems strange though that some people were told to ring up whilst others weren't. I would've accepted losing out on a job to better/more suitable candidates or even on a first come first served basis of those who applied first, but from what I've read they just seem to have sporadically sorted it out..I literally don't understand how the recruitment people have made such a mess of things. The application form said for summer contracts July and August are obligatory so why did they not mention anything about september at the start, so people could've known. If I did get a contract for september, I'd be tempted to accept it and risk leaving when you want. They've messed you around for long enough..
My only hope is that people who haven't received any email are still being considered, reading through this forum, not many people seem to have said anything about operator jobs?
Love the magic of Disney, always keeping you in suspense..
@mackattack and @Deirdre, do you think this means everyone who hasn't heard anything will automatically be kept on the database, or do you think I need to email them to let them know I'm still interested? I just don't want to annoy them haha.
congratulations everyone who heard, you'll all be starting so soon ahh! :)
I am going slightly crazy, I've heard nothing. I put ticketing as my preference though, and I've not seen anyone on here who has a contract for ticketing? I have fairly advanced French (I'm coming to the end of my year abroad, I spent 5 months studying in Strasbourg) so I'd have thought I would be in a fairly good position. But maybe not :( I've sent them another email...but not holding out much hope now.
@mackattack, what address did you send the email to?
Does anyone know how long you stay in the talent pool for? I originally only said I was available for summer, but now that those contracts have been and gone, I'm considering letting them know I would be available for Halloween/Christmas/Easter. Does anyone know if it's just a matter of emailing, or do you need to go through the whole process again?!
@Cendrillon I would say you just need to email them :)
Quote from: "hadarw"Quotehey , um not really.. ( its all how they feel on the day, iv been to 4 auditions, once i was ignored the other 3 times i was looked at/ put into makeup) >_< are you a dancer? x just work on technique , perfecting ! make sure when you go through the routine, you are doing it as well as you possibly can. I am not a dancer, so i really cant help you :( just remember to smile ! ^^ just enjoy your self! and dont fall at the animation stage! "THINK BIG MOMENTS" .. just be your self! but dnt annoy people ^^ its a difficult situation really, iv never been to an audition in Pairs. BUT good luck! x
hey, so yes i'm a dancer :-) I've been dancing and performing for a long time..
Thank you so much for helping! i'm really trying to prepare myself well cause i won't be able to fly again to another audition, it's to expensive...
I hope you don't mind if i'll ask you some more questions :-)
*when you said "work on your technique", did you mean classical technique like ballet or some thing else?
*what are like the people who come to the audition? are they good dancers?
*Did you do something different at the last 3 auditions then the first one, so they won't ignore you?
*and what did you mean by "put into makeup"? is that another stage at the audition?
that's it for now... i hope it's not to much :oops:
and thank you again :-)
Hello, i mean work on "perfecting" the way you dance.. the dance i learnt was VERY "technical" ..but for a dancer, with a movement memory it would be natural to pick up the dance! just remember its all about smiling too x Some of the dancers are good yes! if you are not a suitable " face character" your dancing MUST be perfect.. they are looking for all the dancers to dance the same, THEY ARE NOT LOOKING FOR SOLO ARTISTS X so just try to express your determination in your smile. Um i think the casting director wasnt interested, i smile alot so this is how he noticed me, and the other times i was very tired ( as i work late hours) so when it came to the dance section, i was very slow. When i say "put into makeu - up " i mean that i passed the dance and animation section, and then was considered as a "face character" ( cinderella ) so they took me and 20 others into a room and put makeup on me , and decided if i looked like a princess... sadly i didnt look like what they were looking for, BUT not many people get this opportunity to get this far in the audition, only about 20-30 people. This is the stage where they hand out contracts on the day, all the other dancers that pass the audition will be PUT ON TO A WAITING LIST, and contacted when a position is perfect for them, I am currently on the waiting list now x Still waiting :( Also another thing about the audition,there is a section called " animation" .. it is before the dance section..this is where they figure out whether you are " Disney worthy" .. they will ask you to improvise as different characters for a set amount of counts. In this section they are really looking how you express the characters physically, be big with your movements, they are also looking for experimental facial expressions... make sure all the characters you are asked to portray look different from each other.. this is how you will be noticed. REMEMBER INDIVIDUALITY WITH YOUR CHARACTER IMPROVISATIONS ! : IF YOU THINK SOMEONE IS COPYING YOU.. CHANGE WHAT YOU ARE DOING X ALSO HAVE BIG , CLEAR MOVEMENTS, AND SMILE ! X They will ask you to improvise as a cow boy, a pirate,, one of the seven dwarfs as villain , a princess, and finally to exit the space as your self. This is the movement and acting styled section of the audition ( called animation IT WILL HAPPEN BEFORE THE DANCE, SO DONT FALL DOWN ! JUST REMEMBERED BIG, CLEAR MOVEMENTS) , being a dancer will help, as you will be able to stay to a beat with the music.. and use your physicality to its maximum ability !
Some more tips -
Most people at the audition are going to be bitchy - just rise above it ! . be polite, and talk to people ^^ ! remember what disney are looking for ... NEVER BE SCARED TO LOOK STUPID WHEN DANCING OR IMPROVISING... THE MORE STUPID YOU LOOK... the clearer and funnier your performance is !
SMILE SMILE SMILE !
Hope this helps xxx <3
Good Luck with everything x <3 please tell me how its goes ! x
Hopefully one day il get my call x :( x
@Cendrillon I emailed them at
dlp.casting@disney.com. They are very good to reply, both times I emailed them they replied the next day before 2pm. I would say just email them to say that you are disappointed about summer but you'd still like to be considered for xmas! :D
Hope this answers your question too @sineadlemonade
@mackattack yes it does thankyou :) just sent off my email earlier this evening! fingers crossed!
Waiting............waiting...waiting......... [-o<
QuoteHello, i mean work on "perfecting" the way you dance.. the dance i learnt was VERY "technical" ..but for a dancer, with a movement memory it would be natural to pick up the dance! just remember its all about smiling too x Some of the dancers are good yes! if you are not a suitable " face character" your dancing MUST be perfect.. they are looking for all the dancers to dance the same, THEY ARE NOT LOOKING FOR SOLO ARTISTS X so just try to express your determination in your smile. Um i think the casting director wasnt interested, i smile alot so this is how he noticed me, and the other times i was very tired ( as i work late hours) so when it came to the dance section, i was very slow. When i say "put into makeu - up " i mean that i passed the dance and animation section, and then was considered as a "face character" ( cinderella ) so they took me and 20 others into a room and put makeup on me , and decided if i looked like a princess... sadly i didnt look like what they were looking for, BUT not many people get this opportunity to get this far in the audition, only about 20-30 people. This is the stage where they hand out contracts on the day, all the other dancers that pass the audition will be PUT ON TO A WAITING LIST, and contacted when a position is perfect for them, I am currently on the waiting list now x Still waiting :( Also another thing about the audition,there is a section called " animation" .. it is before the dance section..this is where they figure out whether you are " Disney worthy" .. they will ask you to improvise as different characters for a set amount of counts. In this section they are really looking how you express the characters physically, be big with your movements, they are also looking for experimental facial expressions... make sure all the characters you are asked to portray look different from each other.. this is how you will be noticed. REMEMBER INDIVIDUALITY WITH YOUR CHARACTER IMPROVISATIONS ! : IF YOU THINK SOMEONE IS COPYING YOU.. CHANGE WHAT YOU ARE DOING X ALSO HAVE BIG , CLEAR MOVEMENTS, AND SMILE ! X They will ask you to improvise as a cow boy, a pirate,, one of the seven dwarfs as villain , a princess, and finally to exit the space as your self. This is the movement and acting styled section of the audition ( called animation IT WILL HAPPEN BEFORE THE DANCE, SO DONT FALL DOWN ! JUST REMEMBERED BIG, CLEAR MOVEMENTS) , being a dancer will help, as you will be able to stay to a beat with the music.. and use your physicality to its maximum ability !
Some more tips -
Most people at the audition are going to be bitchy - just rise above it ! . be polite, and talk to people ^^ ! remember what disney are looking for ... NEVER BE SCARED TO LOOK STUPID WHEN DANCING OR IMPROVISING... THE MORE STUPID YOU LOOK... the clearer and funnier your performance is !
SMILE SMILE SMILE !
Hope this helps xxx <3
Good Luck with everything x <3 please tell me how its goes ! x
Hopefully one day il get my call x :
Wow! Thank you again! Really i mean it! It's so helpful to know ahead what the auditions are going to look like:-)
It's so great that you got to go to make up, it's such an amazing experience! I hope they'll call you soon!!!
I'm going to keep practicing for the animation part. I'm watching all the videos of the parades at YouTube so i could learn the movements of the characters... I hope that would help a little bit...
Good luck and keep me posted!
@mackattack: Awesome, thanks for that! Haha, I guess we just have to sit back and play the waiting game all over again now!
Did you email them in English?
Same question for you, @sineadlemonade!
@cendrillon i emailed them in french, and got the exact same reply as mackattack! they asked me whether i'd be interested in Halloween or Christmas, and i sent back my reply yesterday evening, however who knows if/when they'll read it as it's now the weekend!
i think i'll wait til around September time then email them if i haven't heard anything by then :) and so it begins again!
Hi! :)
Does anybody know travel costs between home country and France only one way will be reimbursed or both ways? "Reimbursement will be a maximum of 152.44 euros at the end of the seasonal contract."
@Cendrillon The first time I emailed them in English but when I got a french reply, I emailed them back in French! :D
Hi:-)
I have a question...
If i want to go to the audition in London, do i have to apply online or can i just come?
Cause i just notice that the audition in Paris will be conducted in French with some English translation...
and i don't know French...
so i really considering switching to England but i don't know how to do it...
Quote from: "LanaL"Hi! :)
Does anybody know travel costs between home country and France only one way will be reimbursed or both ways? "Reimbursement will be a maximum of 152.44 euros at the end of the seasonal contract."
152.44 in total for the return,
Quote from: "phoebe1"Retry! I've just called them and it worked! I start on the 23rd June! Congrats to everyone!
Hey. Me too, I called them on 14th of May, and I got a CDI contract from 23th of June but I haven't got my contract yet by mail... what about you and the others who's the same situation? I just started being worried about that!:S
Quote from: "hadarw"Hi:-)
I have a question...
If i want to go to the audition in London, do i have to apply online or can i just come?
Cause i just notice that the audition in Paris will be conducted in French with some English translation...
and i don't know French...
so i really considering switching to England but i don't know how to do it...
All the auditions and interviews (even on the phone) are conducted in French anyway, at least in Spain they are. But you shouldn's be scared, most of the people I know who auditioned where not that good in French and they managed to understand.
Quote from: "assinistra"Quote from: "phoebe1"Retry! I've just called them and it worked! I start on the 23rd June! Congrats to everyone!
Hey. Me too, I called them on 14th of May, and I got a CDI contract from 23th of June but I haven't got my contract yet by mail... what about you and the others who's the same situation? I just started being worried about that!:S
Hey well on the email doesnt it say contracts will be sent out next week? and she said that on the phone to me...so if you dont get them this week THEN panick! :)
*panic
Quote from: "hadarw"Hi:-)
I have a question...
If i want to go to the audition in London, do i have to apply online or can i just come?
Cause i just notice that the audition in Paris will be conducted in French with some English translation...
and i don't know French...
so i really considering switching to England but i don't know how to do it...
it's an open audition call so you just turn up, you don't have to apply. Don't forget to take your cv though ;)
So guys I was turned down when I sent them my CV. They say they don't have positions that fit my profile at this time. Also they said something about if you're interested to work here in the future upload your CV and pictures when you can work for 6 or more months which I thought was a bit confusing, I might mail them back just to ask what they meant. I don't think I will go to the London auditions or anything, I feel like if they turned me down both at the audition and with the application for the Paris audition they probably don't have roles that they see me in so I don't feel any need to try to push my way in or anything haha. I think they've got loads of people for the summer and I could only work until like the end of November so I kind of understand. Plus I have a generic Disney-fur character-height I THINK haha so I bet they have too many people my size on the waiting list and in the parks already ^^""
I'm really sad because I don't know when in my life I will get the chance to have so many months off so I can work there, but I think I will try again next year if I don't get into my school(s) of choice so... Who knows, who knows. But my 2012 plan has come to an end, which is sad beyond words for me, I really had hoped it would work out. I guess "work as a performer in Disneyland" will have to stay un-ticked on my bucket-list for some time now, although it will remain a dream of mine.
But now I don't have any idea what to do in the first half of my gap year, I'm slightly panicking haha.
Good luck to everyone, I'll still check back here now and then haha to see how everyone's getting on :)
Hey, just wondering does anyone know what the story with pay is? Is it monthly or a lump sum when you finish your contract? I'm leaving tomorrow and just heard from someone that they think we only get paid at the end of December! My contract ends september 30. Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks :)
Quote from: "adunne5"Hey, just wondering does anyone know what the story with pay is? Is it monthly or a lump sum when you finish your contract? I'm leaving tomorrow and just heard from someone that they think we only get paid at the end of December! My contract ends september 30. Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks :)
it's monthly from what I understand. At least that's how it usually works when you get a job in France. If I am wrong, someone please correct me...
Quote from: "Nao"I guess "work as a performer in Disneyland" will have to stay un-ticked on my bucket-list for some time now, although it will remain a dream of mine.
I met a 60/65 year old lady who said it had been her dream to work at Disneyland since it opened in California in 1955, almost 60 years later there she was working for 2 weeks at Disneyland Paris alongside the other cast members... there's always some time - if you're meant to do it, it'll happen.
Hey Everyone :)
Just been reading all the pages on this forum (took a very long time!!!) and I am auditioning for DLP on 16th July in London, and just wondered if anyone else was going to these auditions? :)
Quote from: "Tink_22"Quote from: "adunne5"Hey, just wondering does anyone know what the story with pay is? Is it monthly or a lump sum when you finish your contract? I'm leaving tomorrow and just heard from someone that they think we only get paid at the end of December! My contract ends september 30. Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks :)
it's monthly from what I understand. At least that's how it usually works when you get a job in France. If I am wrong, someone please correct me...
Yup, u r right! That's how it works in Disney also. While u work there, they should always pay u in the beginning of a new month ( last time I started working there in the middle of June so I got my first paycheck after two weeks in the beginning of July). Although after u leave Disney it can take them some months to send all the checks for refunds( like 152 euros for tickets plus last month's bus refund) and also the check for the extra hours u did during ur last month.
thanks for confirming ;)
Quote from: "gldc"Quote from: "Nao"I guess "work as a performer in Disneyland" will have to stay un-ticked on my bucket-list for some time now, although it will remain a dream of mine.
I met a 60/65 year old lady who said it had been her dream to work at Disneyland since it opened in California in 1955, almost 60 years later there she was working for 2 weeks at Disneyland Paris alongside the other cast members... there's always some time - if you're meant to do it, it'll happen.
Thank you for the motivational words. I really do want to work there one day, in fact I almost feel like I might go to the London auditions just to see if there is any way I can change their mind although I doubt it haha. But there is a super high chance I won't get into my school of choice next year anyway so then there will be another chance for me to work in Disney as well (if they let me that is, of course).
Quote from: "Nao"Quote from: "gldc"Quote from: "Nao"I guess "work as a performer in Disneyland" will have to stay un-ticked on my bucket-list for some time now, although it will remain a dream of mine.
I met a 60/65 year old lady who said it had been her dream to work at Disneyland since it opened in California in 1955, almost 60 years later there she was working for 2 weeks at Disneyland Paris alongside the other cast members... there's always some time - if you're meant to do it, it'll happen.
Thank you for the motivational words. I really do want to work there one day, in fact I almost feel like I might go to the London auditions just to see if there is any way I can change their mind although I doubt it haha. But there is a super high chance I won't get into my school of choice next year anyway so then there will be another chance for me to work in Disney as well (if they let me that is, of course).
My friend worked at DLRP last summer (selling popcorns in Adventureland, but was friends with alot of peope from entertainment), and when I asked her what kind of people works in entertainment, she said they were allmost all graduates from dance/musical theatre colleges in london, due to how hard it is getting a job in a show in London. That may be why they turned you down :)? I dont know what kind of schools you are trying to get in at, but if its Musical theatre/Acting/dance colleges you could allways go work there after graduating if nothing better comes up :)? I will be studying dance at Urdang Academy in London from september, and thats def something I have in the back of my mind :)
Quote from: "gldc"Quote from: "Nao"I guess "work as a performer in Disneyland" will have to stay un-ticked on my bucket-list for some time now, although it will remain a dream of mine.
I met a 60/65 year old lady who said it had been her dream to work at Disneyland since it opened in California in 1955, almost 60 years later there she was working for 2 weeks at Disneyland Paris alongside the other cast members... there's always some time - if you're meant to do it, it'll happen.
Hey, have you auditioned for DLP before? I think if it is your dream to work at Disney, then you should do everything you can to get that and keep auditioning!! Eventually, there will be a job that will come up and be perfectly suited to you and you can be hired! :):) In the mean time, it will be great experience!
Follow your dreams!! x
Its official: Got a phone call today, received my contract, I'm going to work at Disneyland Paris!!!!!!!! :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/
Congratulations!! When do you start?
Quote from: "DisneyBud"Congratulations!! When do you start?
Thankssss!! My start date is 16 June :D
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Quote from: "DisneyBud"Congratulations!! When do you start?
Thankssss!! My start date is 16 June :D
hey , is this for a character and parade job? were you on the waiting list as a character performer? . or a parade AND character performer? x
Also whats your height?
WELL DONE BY THE WAY ! XXX did u wait long for your call ?x
let the magic begin i suppose! the best of luck to you !
Odd I thought I had already posted but here I go again.
@Tiffanyfinsy congrats again alsjdgljks I want to go and see you work omg ;w;
@Disneydancer92 Oh wow I didn't know that (about the graduates)! I've heard from so many people that didn't go to drama/dance school who got in anyway so I figured everyone kind of had a chance (although of course the chance is smaller if you aren't a professional). That's right, I'm looking into performance-related schools. Not dancing ones though, I'm not a dancer haha.
@Bee_26 Yes I have, I got cut after the dance round unfortunately. I kind of screwed it up haha, I was hoping my smile and performance would save me but no such joy haha. I sent my CV for a chance to re-audition, in Paris this time, but they turned me down ): so I suppose there are really no jobs left for people with my kind of profile/CV. They seem to be looking for people who can work for 6 months or longer or something. But I can't since I have things to attend (they are important) starting January or so and they don't seem to be flexible when it comes to days off so I figured it would be inconvenient if I would work longer than the end of November.
Tiffanyfinsy: CONGRATULATIONS!!! :) I bet you have an absolutely amazing time out there! What job have you got?!
Nao: ooh I see! Well maybe you can audition after your other commitments? I hope it all works out for you!! :) :)
I am auditioning in July but am so scared about the animation section rather than the dance!! How did you find the audition?
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Its official: Got a phone call today, received my contract, I'm going to work at Disneyland Paris!!!!!!!! :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/
WAUW super! I'm jealous! I don't have heard anything :( :(
Is anybody going out on the 13th? :) :)
Did anyone receive a summer contract for ticketing?
Hi,
I sent 3 emails asking when I would hear something and finally got this reply:
Merci pour votre email, nous gardons votre candidature dans notre base de données afin d'être contacté si nous avons un poste qui correspond à votre profil.
A ce jour, nous ne sommes pas en mesure de vous donner d'avantage d'informations concernant les contrats pour cet été.
Nous pourrons cependant conserver votre dossier pour les prochains contrats d'Halloween (du 26/10/2012 au 07/11/2012) et Noël (du 22/12/2012 au 06/01/2013). Merci de nous préciser par retour d'email lequel de ces contrats peut vous intéresser.
So basically if you haven't had a contract for the summer, you won't get one and you should start looking for something else to do. If you still haven't heard about summer, but can do Halloween or Christmas, then let them know, I'm sure there's lots of people like me who can only do the summer, so you've probably got a good chance.
Quote from: "morjen"Quote from: "assinistra"Quote from: "phoebe1"Retry! I've just called them and it worked! I start on the 23rd June! Congrats to everyone!
Hey. Me too, I called them on 14th of May, and I got a CDI contract from 23th of June but I haven't got my contract yet by mail... what about you and the others who's the same situation? I just started being worried about that!:S
Hey well on the email doesnt it say contracts will be sent out next week? and she said that on the phone to me...so if you dont get them this week THEN panick! :)
Thanks for the reply. I hope I will get the contract this week.
@Bee_26 aww thanks. Good luck with your audition then! I thought the animation round was okay, but that's because I have more experience in animation than dance so haha. I thought the dance round was a bit harder than expected because I had heard mixed stories about it, some said it was really easy some said it was really hard. I found it quite hard mostly because I had NO IDEA what the woman teaching us was doing most of the time she moved fast and there were A LOT of people so I couldn't see it that well. And she explained the dance faster than I could manage to pick it up since, again, I'm not a dancer. But I think the dance round would be a little bit easier if there are less people around so you can see what the steps are more clearly ^^. Also I would really recommend being sociable with other auditionees, there are some REALLY lovely people who audition for Disney, I met some great people and keep contact with them too haha. Don't let the negative people get you down either. When I went there were quite a few grumpy/arrogant people as well, but most got cut and they were being extremely negative.. but just try to socialise with the people who are looking like they enjoy being there :) it also helps with the nerves.
Quote from: "sjp"Hi,
I sent 3 emails asking when I would hear something and finally got this reply:
Merci pour votre email, nous gardons votre candidature dans notre base de données afin d'être contacté si nous avons un poste qui correspond à votre profil.
A ce jour, nous ne sommes pas en mesure de vous donner d'avantage d'informations concernant les contrats pour cet été.
Nous pourrons cependant conserver votre dossier pour les prochains contrats d'Halloween (du 26/10/2012 au 07/11/2012) et Noël (du 22/12/2012 au 06/01/2013). Merci de nous préciser par retour d'email lequel de ces contrats peut vous intéresser.
So basically if you haven't had a contract for the summer, you won't get one and you should start looking for something else to do. If you still haven't heard about summer, but can do Halloween or Christmas, then let them know, I'm sure there's lots of people like me who can only do the summer, so you've probably got a good chance.
To which email address did you send that? And is that for characters or for shops?
Nao: Thankyou so much for your reply! It was really helpful :) I will try to socialise as much as possible at the audition- sounds like it will help! Ha! I think dance is my strong point (compared to animation anyway!) so that's definitely the part I feel more confident on! But my acting is really not great!!! Roughly how many people were at the audition that you went to? Thankyou so much for all this information by the way! :)
Quote from: "assinistra"Thanks for the reply. I hope I will get the contract this week.
I actually got my contract in the post this morning so yours should arrive in the next few days
Quote from: "morjen"Quote from: "assinistra"Thanks for the reply. I hope I will get the contract this week.
I actually got my contract in the post this morning so yours should arrive in the next few days
I got it me too! I'm so happy! Disney, we're coming:)
So are some people still getting contracts? Or have I just interpreted the last few posts incorrectly? Does that mean there's still hope for some of us! [-o<
Quote from: "mackattack"So are some people still getting contracts? Or have I just interpreted the last few posts incorrectly? Does that mean there's still hope for some of us! [-o<
They're getting the physical contracts through the post.
@Bee_26 you can expect around 200 to even 300 auditionees. I'm terrible at trying to guess how many people there were but I know the numbers we got went up to about 300. I think it depends on where you go. Also if you are going to the auditions in Paris (the ones you have to apply for with your CV and are invitation-only) there are a lot less people there I heard. Like maybe 60 or so.
Quote from: "DisneyHolli"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Quote from: "DisneyBud"Congratulations!! When do you start?
Thankssss!! My start date is 16 June :D
hey , is this for a character and parade job? were you on the waiting list as a character performer? . or a parade AND character performer? x
Also whats your height?
WELL DONE BY THE WAY ! XXX did u wait long for your call ?x
let the magic begin i suppose! the best of luck to you !
Helloooooooooo! Once again: Thank you so much, I''m will be doing my best to fulfill the job!
I was on the waiting list as a character/performer/show member, I had little black out/mess up in the dance round, so I only went through character (But, I'll be giving everything to do in the future both!). My heigh is 1.59/60cm/5'2! And was on the waiting list for 2 months! My arrival date is 14 June and I''ll be starting at the 16th June! :D xxxx
Quote from: "Bee_26"Tiffanyfinsy: CONGRATULATIONS!!! :) I bet you have an absolutely amazing time out there! What job have you got?!
Thank you so much, Character performer! :D
Quote from: "Maxime"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Its official: Got a phone call today, received my contract, I'm going to work at Disneyland Paris!!!!!!!! :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/
WAUW super! I'm jealous! I don't have heard anything :( :(
Thank you so much, I really hope you're going to get a call very soon! Would be fun to meet another dutchie! :)
*went something wrong and I don't know how to remove this message* :P
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Quote from: "DisneyDancer92"Quote from: "gldc"I met a 60/65 year old lady who said it had been her dream to work at Disneyland since it opened in California in 1955, almost 60 years later there she was working for 2 weeks at Disneyland Paris alongside the other cast members... there's always some time - if you're meant to do it, it'll happen.
My friend worked at DLRP last summer (selling popcorns in Adventureland, but was friends with alot of peope from entertainment), and when I asked her what kind of people works in entertainment, she said they were allmost all graduates from dance/musical theatre colleges in london, due to how hard it is getting a job in a show in London. That may be why they turned you down :)? I dont know what kind of schools you are trying to get in at, but if its Musical theatre/Acting/dance colleges you could allways go work there after graduating if nothing better comes up :)? I will be studying dance at Urdang Academy in London from september, and thats def something I have in the back of my mind :)
Well, If this is true, I'll be one of the people who didn't even went to college anyway! I graduated from high school in Holland last year and this year I had a gap year and I'm still 20. However, I have some dancing/acting/performing experience on my CV. Nevertheless, I don't think its completely true. If they have the choice to choose between someone who's really good at dancing/acting/performing, but don't have any personality and energy at all AND someone who's just can dance/act/perform well, but have a really great personality and energy, they will be probably choose the one with the most rarely personality and energy. It's DISNEY! It's great if you have a lot of experience, but if you don't have any personality or energy, you not going to make it in this entertainment industry. It's still great to have a back up plann though.
But just remember everyone: if you really want something, please, don't give up your dreams! It its meant to be, it will be coming. Wait for it and have a little faith. Keep on dreaming, be kind to everyone, but stay true to yourself ;)! xxxx
ANYWAY: Are there more people who're going to Disney on the 14th June OR in June? And some tips I don't need to forget to bring to Disneyland? I'm also really bad at packing my suitcase aahhhhhhh! 3 weeks to go!
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Well, If this is true, I'll be one of the people who didn't even went to college anyway! I graduated from high school in Holland last year and this year I had a gap year and I'm still 20. However, I have some dancing/acting/performing experience on my CV. Nevertheless, I don't think its completely true. If they have the choice to choose between someone who's really good at dancing/acting/performing, but don't have any personality and energy at all AND someone who's just can dance/act/perform well, but have a really great personality and energy, they will be probably choose the one with the most rarely personality and energy. It's DISNEY! It's great if you have a lot of experience, but if you don't have any personality or energy, you not going to make it in this entertainment industry. It's still great to have a back up plann though.
But just remember everyone: if you really want something, please, don't give up your dreams! It its meant to be, it will be coming. Wait for it and have a little faith. Keep on dreaming, be kind to everyone, but stay true to yourself ;)! xxxx
ANYWAY: Are there more people who're going to Disney on the 14th June OR in June? And some tips I don't need to forget to bring to Disneyland? I'm also really bad at packing my suitcase aahhhhhhh! 3 weeks to go!
I didn't say it's allways that way- Im just telling you guys what she told me, and it might have been a way to explain why Nao got turned down on her C.V alone- apart from height/type/etc. At an open audition it wouldnt really matter who had been trained proffesionally since everybody is in the same boat, but when it comes down to sending C.V's only it REALLY does matter, be it Disney, West End, Cruise ships, whatever- you most likely won't even get an audition if you havent been trained proffesionally-how would they know about your talent and abilities? But at an open audition you're right there in front of them, and as long as you're what they're looking for your C.V isn't that important anymore.
Nao: Thankyou for your reply :) ooh wow, 300 is a lot! Oh well I guess it's all good experience! Thanks for your help!
Did anyone else get a contract there I got one today! Im irish any ther irish or english people over there?
Hey everybody,
This is it! I'm flying tomorrow to paris for the audition:-)
I hope everything will go well...
Do i need to take something with me to the audition? and if you have any more recomendations i would love to hear them :-)
Thank you all for your support, it means so much to me!
Quote from: "wano"Did anyone else get a contract there I got one today! Im irish any ther irish or english people over there?
Yessss Im Irish, Im going over on the 13th!
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Its official: Got a phone call today, received my contract, I'm going to work at Disneyland Paris!!!!!!!! :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/
Congratulations!
I'm so happy for you! Keep updating us whats going on with you...
And who knows maybe i'll see you there :-)
Nice to hear there are still contracts going! :thumbs:
Quote from: "DisneyDancer92"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Well, If this is true, I'll be one of the people who didn't even went to college anyway! I graduated from high school in Holland last year and this year I had a gap year and I'm still 20. However, I have some dancing/acting/performing experience on my CV. Nevertheless, I don't think its completely true. If they have the choice to choose between someone who's really good at dancing/acting/performing, but don't have any personality and energy at all AND someone who's just can dance/act/perform well, but have a really great personality and energy, they will be probably choose the one with the most rarely personality and energy. It's DISNEY! It's great if you have a lot of experience, but if you don't have any personality or energy, you not going to make it in this entertainment industry. It's still great to have a back up plann though.
But just remember everyone: if you really want something, please, don't give up your dreams! It its meant to be, it will be coming. Wait for it and have a little faith. Keep on dreaming, be kind to everyone, but stay true to yourself ;)! xxxx
ANYWAY: Are there more people who're going to Disney on the 14th June OR in June? And some tips I don't need to forget to bring to Disneyland? I'm also really bad at packing my suitcase aahhhhhhh! 3 weeks to go!
I didn't say it's allways that way- Im just telling you guys what she told me, and it might have been a way to explain why Nao got turned down on her C.V alone- apart from height/type/etc. At an open audition it wouldnt really matter who had been trained proffesionally since everybody is in the same boat, but when it comes down to sending C.V's only it REALLY does matter, be it Disney, West End, Cruise ships, whatever- you most likely won't even get an audition if you havent been trained proffesionally-how would they know about your talent and abilities? But at an open audition you're right there in front of them, and as long as you're what they're looking for your C.V isn't that important anymore.
I understand you well and for the most part it is true. However, I guess it depends in which country you live.
Here in Holland, we don't have really open auditions at all (Apart from disney, but still in English). First they're going to look at your picture/motivation. Most of the time they already have been thinking about a typical someone (for example: if they look for someone with a big personality and blonde hair (well you can color it lol)), if they think you're that kind of person, they are going to use you. Even if you have zero things on your CV. We have a lot of people here who didnt have anything on their CV at all. Most of the time is really about your motivation, look and personality here, because we're looking for someone who can act/dance/perform naturally, and sometimes when you have a lot of experience, you forget your natural beauty, because you just know a lot about all the technics.
Sadly, it has good and bad parts. Some people are working really hard and/or have a lot of experience on their CV, but still don't get a job. They even get a chance to audition at all. So yess...its just a hard world :(
Quote from: "morjen"Quote from: "wano"Did anyone else get a contract there I got one today! Im irish any ther irish or english people over there?
Yessss Im Irish, Im going over on the 13th!
13th June? One day before me :D What kind of contract do you have?
Quote from: "hadarw"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Its official: Got a phone call today, received my contract, I'm going to work at Disneyland Paris!!!!!!!! :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/
Congratulations!
I'm so happy for you! Keep updating us whats going on with you...
And who knows maybe i'll see you there :-)
Thank you so much girl and ofcourse im going to update you as much as I can!
I wish you the best of luck with your audition this week (right?!), hopefully i see you soon in Paris :)
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"13th June? One day before me :D What kind of contract do you have?
Well I start on the 14th so ill be going over on 13th! Ive got a contract in a boutique until the 30th of September
Well, here I am. As I was saying in my presentation topic, I'm new here and I'm looking for some tips for Characters Auditions [-o<
I've been following this thread and I've already learnt so much, I really want to thank everyone that contributed to give so many precious informations and useful suggestion. I've got, however, so doubts still lingering on.
My audition will be on June 10th in Rome (anybody planning to go too, by the way?) and... well, I'm already freaking the hell out!
I really want this, even if it's stupid to say since pretty much everybody wants it as well, and I'm trying to prepare myself as much as I can.
As I said in my presentation I am an actress so I'm not very concerned about having a "big personality" or being expressive... I've performed all my life, even in Disney Musicals and I know how to pull of a "cartoon face". My concern is I'm not a dancer, not a great one at least. I mean I know the basics, I've danced too in my life (ballet and contemporary) but I'm sure there will be plenty more people way more skilled than me in the dance routine - dancers, real dancers.
Of course my ambition is to be a look-alike, to be friends with a princess and all that. I think I could pull off Aurora or Ariel pretty well, although you're never really sure about your looks anyway. You never know what they're looking for.
//https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/164814_1811288046052_1355538167_32046931_5999380_n.jpg This is me, in case anybody wants to see.
I know about the heighs restrictions and I should be good with that too, since I'm 162-3. I don't really know how they measure you during the audition; someone said their method cuts off a couple cm, in which case I'd be screwed. I know I could still be friends with Alice or Wendy but... oh, well.
I'm optimistic about the sizes, I'm a size 8/10 (US) and I've heard that princess sizes run up until 10 (plus I've seen picture of characters being way curvier than me) so I'm hopeful.
We'll see how that goes, if I don't make it this time for being too fat, I'll tone up and try out again in the Fall.
I do have one question about the CV. On the website it says that I've to bring with me a CV, but it doesn't specify if I should include a cover letter or not. I've got my CV ready, it's my actress resume, it has everything to do with theatre experience and stuff, but I do not have a cover letter ready yet.
You guys know if I should have one?
Thanks anyway ;)
Hi guys,
So I'm moving out to Disney this Friday (June 1st) for a role on Blanche Neige until September 30th.
Is anybody going to be moving out there at the same time? It'd be nice to know somebody before plunging in at the deep end!
Bruce
(Scotland)
Quote from: "br.uck"Hi guys,
So I'm moving out to Disney this Friday (June 1st) for a role on Blanche Neige until September 30th.
Is anybody going to be moving out there at the same time? It'd be nice to know somebody before plunging in at the deep end!
Bruce
(Scotland)
Lucky guy!- Blance Neige is probably my fave dark ride in the park (not that I have the brain to work on it myself haha):D good luck- and tell us how it goes!
Quote from: "DisneyDancer92"Quote from: "br.uck"Hi guys,
So I'm moving out to Disney this Friday (June 1st) for a role on Blanche Neige until September 30th.
Is anybody going to be moving out there at the same time? It'd be nice to know somebody before plunging in at the deep end!
Bruce
(Scotland)
Lucky guy!- Blance Neige is probably my fave dark ride in the park (not that I have the brain to work on it myself haha):D good luck- and tell us how it goes!
Doing Blanche Neige means you'll also do Pinnochio and that one is the one that The cast hate because when you're loading people the loading gates have this really annoying song this play when they open.
Having said that though working on attractions in Fantasyland is brilliant, the whole team is lovely! Enjoy! Wish I could work until Sep 30th so I could have done another contract!
You'll have a brilliant time!
Hey Guys,
I'll be back in Disney from the 29th - 1st September, (My third and maybe last summer!)
If anyone else is there and wants to meet up for drinks/food/day in the park, Send me a PM or add me on FB, I'm a very friendly guy always looking to make new friends.
I'll be working again in Outdoor Food, so you might see be either working the ice cream carts or popcorn stands!
My FB: https://www.facebook.com/anthony.gallagher (https://www.facebook.com/anthony.gallagher%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
P.s Do you think we should make like a little group on FB for the Sumer 2012 castmembers?
Quote from: "morjen"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"13th June? One day before me :D What kind of contract do you have?
Well I start on the 14th so ill be going over on 13th! Ive got a contract in a boutique until the 30th of September
Thats great, oh I understand it hahaha. Im going over on 14th and I start on the 16th! Hopefully I will see you one day :)
Quote from: "Ant"Hey Guys,
I'll be back in Disney from the 29th - 1st September, (My third and maybe last summer!)
If anyone else is there and wants to meet up for drinks/food/day in the park, Send me a PM or add me on FB, I'm a very friendly guy always looking to make new friends.
I'll be working again in Outdoor Food, so you might see be either working the ice cream carts or popcorn stands!
My FB: https://www.facebook.com/anthony.gallagher (https://www.facebook.com/anthony.gallagher%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
P.s Do you think we should make like a little group on FB for the Sumer 2012 castmembers?
Maybe we need to make a list for all the people who're going to work in the summer 2012 + arrival and start date or something? Would be nice to meet some forum people!
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Maybe we need to make a list for all the people who're going to work in the summer 2012 + arrival and start date or something? Would be nice to meet some forum people!
Hey, if you message me on here with your start and end dates, location (town and country), username, real name and fb link (if you want), and operation role I will add you to this first post in this thread > viewtopic.php?f=42&t=13315 (https://forum.dlpguide.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=13315%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
That'll have everyone that's going there and I'll updated it regularly so everyone can meet.
Hi folks!
I've received an email for working as Operateur Animateur D'Attraction from June till Sep 30th. But can't do it cos my last exam has changed -_- so uncool! As now I'm only free from 22nd June till 15th Sep. -_-
I emailed them back explaining and they said they'd check for something for the dates I'm available, but that was like 3 weeks ago. And if they don't have anything for me, I need to know so I can look for other work during the summer.
What should I do? Email the same person who emailed me about the first offer, or should I wait?
Some advice would be very much appreciated! thanks guys! and congrats to everyone who's got contracts for the summer! and hopefully might meet some of you if things go well! FINGERS CROSSED!!!
Helloooooooooo! Once again: Thank you so much, I''m will be doing my best to fulfill the job!
I was on the waiting list as a character/performer/show member, I had little black out/mess up in the dance round, so I only went through character (But, I'll be giving everything to do in the future both!). My heigh is 1.59/60cm/5'2! And was on the waiting list for 2 months! My arrival date is 14 June and I''ll be starting at the 16th June! :D xxxx[/quote]
omg amazing !! there is still hope for me ! what audition did you pass at ? so you were not on the waiting list as a parade performer? im 5.6 .. soo its a little different ! x your a lovely tiny height! good luck you again ! im a little jealous i have to say ! hopefully i get my call !
Hey guys,
I didn't wrote yet but I wanted to say thank you!
You really helped me a lot. I had my audition yesterday for Disneyland Paris and it was really good.
Nothing fix now but I can hope :)
You guys really helped me to calm down and everything!
Thank you so much
Love
Hi guys, I'm going out on the 15th to Disneyland Paris, and my contract is until the 30th September. Definitely think a Facebook group should be made for everyone who has a summer contract!!
Quote from: "ilovedisney123"Hi guys, I'm going out on the 15th to Disneyland Paris, and my contract is until the 30th September. Definitely think a Facebook group should be made for everyone who has a summer contract!!
When is your start date? 16 or 17 June?
So nobody is going on the 14th June OR/AND start date 16th June? *lonely* :(
Quote from: "DisneyHolli"Helloooooooooo! Once again: Thank you so much, I''m will be doing my best to fulfill the job!
I was on the waiting list as a character/performer/show member, I had little black out/mess up in the dance round, so I only went through character (But, I'll be giving everything to do in the future both!). My heigh is 1.59/60cm/5'2! And was on the waiting list for 2 months! My arrival date is 14 June and I''ll be starting at the 16th June! :D xxxx
omg amazing !! there is still hope for me ! what audition did you pass at ? so you were not on the waiting list as a parade performer? im 5.6 .. soo its a little different ! x your a lovely tiny height! good luck you again ! im a little jealous i have to say ! hopefully i get my call ![/quote]
Just the normal audition with the dance +animation part, my contract is character performer but I'm not going to dance on parades yet I think just because I mess up in the audition and had not enough points I guess.. so I'm character only now! I'll give everything to do both haha, but I really love animation, so I can't wait!! (Still a little nervous, 2 weeks till the big dream and I need to do so muchhhhh)
Anyway, thank you so much! I hope I see you soon in paris, just wait for it and hopefully you get a call! :D xxxx
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Quote from: "ilovedisney123"Hi guys, I'm going out on the 15th to Disneyland Paris, and my contract is until the 30th September. Definitely think a Facebook group should be made for everyone who has a summer contract!!
When is your start date? 16 or 17 June?
So nobody is going on the 14th June OR/AND start date 16th June? *lonely* :(
Start date is the 16th June :)
Quote from: "ilovedisney123"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Quote from: "ilovedisney123"Hi guys, I'm going out on the 15th to Disneyland Paris, and my contract is until the 30th September. Definitely think a Facebook group should be made for everyone who has a summer contract!!
When is your start date? 16 or 17 June?
So nobody is going on the 14th June OR/AND start date 16th June? *lonely* :(
Start date is the 16th June :)
Me too! :mrgreen:
Did anyone else just get an email from Casting listing all possible dates for contracts in the upcoming year and asking them to confirm which dates they're available for? I picked Christmas and short-term summer... I guess now the waiting game starts again! Is this a new system, do you think? If so, I definitely think it's an improvement to pick dates like this rather than giving a vague indication of months that you are available!
And to everyone going out in the next month... have a blast, and spread that Disney magic!
Quote from: "Cendrillon"Just got an email from Casting listing all possible dates for contracts in the upcoming year and asking me to confirm which dates I'm available for, so I picked Christmas and short-term summer... I guess now the waiting game starts again! Is this a new system, do you think? If so, I definitely think it's an improvement to pick dates like this rather than giving a vague indication of months that you are available!
And to everyone going out in the next month... have a blast, and spread that Disney magic!
me too :/
I was proper sad that I can't work this summer, but waiting game for Halloween, Christmas and next summer begins -_-
and yeah have fun everyone working this summer! and let the magic flow!
Quote from: "Cendrillon"Just got an email from Casting listing all possible dates for contracts in the upcoming year and asking me to confirm which dates I'm available for, so I picked Christmas and short-term summer... I guess now the waiting game starts again! Is this a new system, do you think? If so, I definitely think it's an improvement to pick dates like this rather than giving a vague indication of months that you are available!
And to everyone going out in the next month... have a blast, and spread that Disney magic!
me too :/
I was proper sad that I can't work this summer, but waiting game for Halloween, Christmas and next summer begins -_-
and yeah have fun everyone working this summer! and let the magic flow!
does anyone know do you 100 percent need your birth cert translated in french? it says so in the email but not in the checklist they sent? and what kind of health records do you need to bring, I dont think I have any :/
Quote from: "morjen"does anyone know do you 100 percent need your birth cert translated in french? it says so in the email but not in the checklist they sent? and what kind of health records do you need to bring, I dont think I have any :/
No, actually u don't need. At least 2 years ago they didn't ask it (and I got it, it was bloody expensive!). U should have a little book where all your vaccines that u've got are noted. U should ask ur doctor, they have it. And actually that wasn't needed also, some people didn't have it with them and nothing happened. ;)
1 weeeeeeek to go aaaaaahhhhhh!!!! :shock:
Some tips?!
Quote from: "Ant"Hey Guys,
I'll be back in Disney from the 29th - 1st September, (My third and maybe last summer!)
If anyone else is there and wants to meet up for drinks/food/day in the park, Send me a PM or add me on FB, I'm a very friendly guy always looking to make new friends.
I'll be working again in Outdoor Food, so you might see be either working the ice cream carts or popcorn stands!
My FB: https://www.facebook.com/anthony.gallagher (https://www.facebook.com/anthony.gallagher%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
P.s Do you think we should make like a little group on FB for the Sumer 2012 castmembers?
Hey Ant!
I worked at Disney last year, and I'm going back this summer (working in Fuente)
My contract starts 26th, so you'll be there not long after me! Also, just looked at your facebook page, and we have 2 mutual friends from last summer! :D
I'll add you!
Hello everyone! i'll be working there 3 rd july until 3rd september, am staying at les pleiades, anyone around that time?
add me on Facebook:)
https://www.facebook.com/julia.padovano (https://www.facebook.com/julia.padovano%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Everyone going out add themselves to this group! http://www.facebook.com/groups/314653171953834/ (http://www.facebook.com/groups/314653171953834/%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Hey Guys
I start on the 22nd, staying in les pleiades too
add me on facebook so i can actually know some people out there before i start
//http://www.facebook.com/thisistobz
Tobz
xx
Hi guys, great forum.
So this is probably a stupid question but I'll ask it anyway.
So I'm not looking to be a character performer of any sorts, more so to work in a hotel or preferably as guest flow. Would I have to go to an audition like everyone here? Or could I apply in a different way?
Thanks!
Hey guys! I'm not sure if this is the right part of this forum to be posting this but here goes :P
I'm starting work in Disneyland on Friday the 16th June as a vendeur boutique, just wondering if there's anyone here who's in the same position as me? :) It'd be great to get in touch with people before I head off :D
Quote from: "kettleofgareth"Hey guys! I'm not sure if this is the right part of this forum to be posting this but here goes :P
I'm starting work in Disneyland on Friday the 16th June as a vendeur boutique, just wondering if there's anyone here who's in the same position as me? :) It'd be great to get in touch with people before I head off :D
I'm exactly the same as you, going to be working in a shop and starting on the same day :)
Got a contract from 16th June-30th September.... Anyone who will be there at the same time, add me on Facebook :) http://www.facebook.com/emilydarroch (http://www.facebook.com/emilydarroch%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
HEY GUYS STARTING WORK... ADD MEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im at the boiserie at the mo, working as a vendeuse boutique.. happy to help if you have any questions/worries/ anything!!!!!! been here for 2 months now so hopefully abit experienced enough to assist. here or facebook i dont mind.
CONGRATS to everyone with jobs and good luck to everyone searching them!! <3
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=705625934 (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=705625934%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;) < hope that works... ^^
Anyone going to the audition in Leeds on the 19th of July? I am I think :)
The countdown has just began!!
I'm going to add some people too, and for the other start people: Add me at www.facebook.com/tiffanyfinsy (http://www.facebook.com/tiffanyfinsy%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;) (you need to have facebook to see my page, private haha) :)
Quote from: "ssaamm"Anyone going to the audition in Leeds on the 19th of July? I am I think :)
Hey! I'm going to the audition the day before in London :) I guess our auditions will be pretty much the same!
Quote from: "Bee_26"Quote from: "ssaamm"Anyone going to the audition in Leeds on the 19th of July? I am I think :)
Hey! I'm going to the audition the day before in London :) I guess our auditions will be pretty much the same!
Ah wow :) Hope everything goes well for you at the audition :)
Quote from: "ssaamm"Ah wow :) Hope everything goes well for you at the audition :)
Thanks :) I hope everything goes well for you too!! What job are you hoping for?
Quote from: "Bee_26"Quote from: "ssaamm"Ah wow :) Hope everything goes well for you at the audition :)
Thanks :) I hope everything goes well for you too!! What job are you hoping for?
Id be over the moon with anything so I don't mind at all :) What are you hoping to get?
Quote from: "ssaamm"Id be over the moon with anything so I don't mind at all :) What are you hoping to get?
So would I!! :) but my ultimate job would be parade performer! :)
Guess what? Im now on my way to Disneyland Paris, my new Home for the next months! Really excited to meet all the new people :D!! Im going to try to update you guys about my adventure! Good luck who's going to audition this week!! :D
Any1 on here a character???
Hi everyone! :)
I worked at Disney at Christmas (Casey's Corner) and now I'm working from 26th June to 2 September in Fuente del Oro.
Anyone else working there perhaps?
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Guess what? Im now on my way to Disneyland Paris, my new Home for the next months! Really excited to meet all the new people :D!! Im going to try to update you guys about my adventure! Good luck who's going to audition this week!! :D
nicee!! I'm jealous! I hope you have a really good time there
Quote from: "Disney93"Hi everyone! :)
I worked at Disney at Christmas (Casey's Corner) and now I'm working from 26th June to 2 September in Fuente del Oro.
Anyone else working there perhaps?
Hi! I'm also starting work in Disney on 26th in Fuente del Oro!
What's your name? I'll add you on facebook :D
Quote from: "Disney93"Hi everyone! :)
I worked at Disney at Christmas (Casey's Corner) and now I'm working from 26th June to 2 September in Fuente del Oro.
Anyone else working there perhaps?
Ah good ol' Disney93...kind of regretting not going back this summer now knowing that so many people are going back. Should maybe have taken the restaurant role they offered me...
Hey Guys :) I just wanted to know if someone who has been to an audition before could tell me what sort of clothes everyone wears to the audition? Like a leotard or more casual? Thanks!! X
Quote from: "Bee_26"Hey Guys :) I just wanted to know if someone who has been to an audition before could tell me what sort of clothes everyone wears to the audition? Like a leotard or more casual? Thanks!! X
I know this is over a week since you posted but I hope it still helps anyway. I worried so much about what to wear before I went, but its honestly not worth worrying over. The best tip for what to wear is honestly just 'Don't wear jeans'. A leotard is probably a bit much so I would go with something more casual.
But honestly don't think about it too much, what happens in the audition is 100 times more important than what your'e wearing.
ssaamm: Thank-you for your reply, it was really helpful (: X
Ok, I will attend the London audition as well, on the 16th.
I'm not sure if I can make any good because I quit dancing nearly 10 years ago, but I want to give it a try anyway (my bf is coming from Brussels to support me! :D)
The only blank point is my outfit... I was thinking about a comfy dress, leggings and All Star.
Do you think it will be okay? I'm not sure whether buying dancing shoes or not if I have to wear them only once...
is anyone auditioning on the 17th in london!? would be nice to know a couple of people before i go!
Quote from: "disneyanniebelle"is anyone auditioning on the 17th in london!? would be nice to know a couple of people before i go!
Hey! I will be auditioning either on the 16th or 17th so I may see you there!! :)
I am going to the audition on the 16th July. I went three years ago in Leeds and got face for Ariel and Cinderella but was going to university 3 months after and they could only offer me a longer contract :( I then went the year after and didn't get past animation. I really want to be merida due to my face shape, big blue eyes and red hair, pale skin etc and again would love Cinderella or Ariel but i always find the dance part hard and now worried that so much more people will be at pineapple then when i went to Leeds but i want it sooo bad! x
Quote from: "jenson2003"I am going to the audition on the 16th July. I went three years ago in Leeds and got face for Ariel and Cinderella but was going to university 3 months after and they could only offer me a longer contract :( I then went the year after and didn't get past animation. I really want to be merida due to my face shape, big blue eyes and red hair, pale skin etc and again would love Cinderella or Ariel but i always find the dance part hard and now worried that so much more people will be at pineapple then when i went to Leeds but i want it sooo bad! x
Well I will see you on Monday :) just think how you have an advantage on a lot of people as you know what to expect! I'm sure you will do great and get a contract! I am so scared about the animation part! I am hoping the dance section goes okay! Good luck! Maybe see you there!!! X
Yes, look out for me. I am quite tall with ginger hair and thinking of wearing a blue tunic dress :) hopefully, I'm an awful dancer though but fingers crossed. It is just horrible knowing how one day can change everything when you want something so bad! x
Quote from: "jenson2003"Yes, look out for me. I am quite tall with ginger hair and thinking of wearing a blue tunic dress :) hopefully, I'm an awful dancer though but fingers crossed. It is just horrible knowing how one day can change everything when you want something so bad! x
Ha, I will look out for you! I am quite short with brown hair! And have no idea what to wear! I know exactly what you mean, I have been waiting for this 1 day for so long!! Where are you travelling from? X
i really wanted to go on the 16th but i can't make it that day so im going to have to go on the 17th! im worried that i will stand less of a chance as they would have seen everyone already on the monday! my fingers are crossed for all of you guys!
Quote from: "disneyanniebelle"i really wanted to go on the 16th but i can't make it that day so im going to have to go on the 17th! im worried that i will stand less of a chance as they would have seen everyone already on the monday! my fingers are crossed for all of you guys!
I am sure you will stand just a good of a chance :) there might even be less people who turn up on the second day!! Good luck to you too! Hopefully we will all be in Paris soon!!! :) x
Just thought I'd post on here, I'm going to the audition in London tomorrow. Good luck everybody and see you there!
Quote from: "Chrisf101"Just thought I'd post on here, I'm going to the audition in London tomorrow. Good luck everybody and see you there!
Good luck! :) see you there!!
good luck today!
Didn't get it :/
Got through the animation round but got let off at the dancing round. In fairness I was terrible at the dancing but feel a little hard done by seeing as they insist that it doesn't matter if you're not a great dance as you can still do meet and greet characters. Oh well!
Aww don't worry! There is always next time! I'm auditioning tomorrow and getting really nervous about the dance round! I'm not a dancer but I don't have two left feet either! How many people do you reckon were there today?
Yeah, always next time! :)
I wouldn't be too nervous, I'm an absolute hopeless dancer.
There were A LOT of people there. Probably around 300-400. From the looks of it they seemed to be looking for mostly face characters and tall people, as pretty much all the guys (including me) seemed to get through. I'd probably have got it if I hadn't fluffed the dancing up! haha.
Good luck!!
Anyone auditioning on Thursday in Leeds? I am :) Starting to get excited/nervous for it :)
Quote from: "Chrisf101"Yeah, always next time! :)
I wouldn't be too nervous, I'm an absolute hopeless dancer.
There were A LOT of people there. Probably around 300-400. From the looks of it they seemed to be looking for mostly face characters and tall people, as pretty much all the guys (including me) seemed to get through. I'd probably have got it if I hadn't fluffed the dancing up! haha.
Good luck!!
haha okay then! was the routine quite simple? hope its to good music! oh gosh that is a lot! well atleast you'll be better prepared for next time! how many people got through in the end? :) Thank you!
Hey! I auditioned today and didn't get through either! I went out after animation which was unfortunate as I am a dancer but got told that I was too short for what they were looking for right now! Good luck tomorrow!! Just be yourself and it involves so much luck on the day with what characters they are looking for etc! But I am sure you will do really well! X
Quote from: "Bee_26"Hey! I auditioned today and didn't get through either! I went out after animation which was unfortunate as I am a dancer but got told that I was too short for what they were looking for right now! Good luck tomorrow!! Just be yourself and it involves so much luck on the day with what characters they are looking for etc! But I am sure you will do really well! X
sorry to hear that you didnt get through! oh gosh i am about 5'6 so hopefully they will still be looking for taller people tomorrow! i should have come today! i am getting so worried now! thank you! x
That was the height they were looking for today so you sound like you will be absolutely fine :) I am about 5'1 so not that tall aha! I really wish you all the luck tomorrow! Try not to worry too much, its a really relaxed atmosphere in the room! All the casting people are really friendly!! X
Quote from: "disneyanniebelle"was the routine quite simple?
Technically, yes. But it was paced so fast it was VERY hard to keep up with (well, for me anyway).
Quote from: "Bee_26"Hey! I auditioned today and didn't get through either! I went out after animation which was unfortunate as I am a dancer but got told that I was too short for what they were looking for right now! Good luck tomorrow!! Just be yourself and it involves so much luck on the day with what characters they are looking for etc! But I am sure you will do really well! X
That's a shame you didn't get through either! When did they tell you that you were too short? I'd have loved to have found out exactly why I didn't get through. I'm more bummed by the fact that they were quite obviously looking for people in my height and yet I still didn't get through. At least if they wasn't looking for my height I'd be happy in the knowledge that I didn't get it due to something that can't be helped, my height.
To all of the people auditioning over the next few days: don't be worried! Like Bee_26 says, it's a pretty relaxed atmosphere!
I auditioned this morning too and got dismissed after the animation round.
It was soooo confusing! -___-
Chrisf101: it was right at the beginning when we got measured!! They hinted at it then that they were looking for taller people! What was the dance routine like? I'm sure you did really well and sometimes a lot of the time in auditions it's not based on your ability, just the roles they need to fill! (that's what I tell myself anyway, ha!) do you think you will audition again for it?
Bee_26: Oh I see! The dance routine was lots of spins, random steps etc, hard for a non dancer like me. It might have been doable at a slower tempo but it was sooo bloomin' quick! (quicker than the animation counts). I will audition again, wouldn't hurt to at least try!
PennyLane: Sorry to hear you didn't get through either! It seemed quite a lot of people didn't get through, probably because there was such a big turnout.
Chrisf101: that's true- doesn't hurt at all! :) well I am sure you will have much better luck next time, I hope you do anyway! :) ooh the dance sounds hard!! Do you know if many people got contracts?
spins! oh gosh, i am definitely getting nervous now!
Bee_26: Haven't got a clue if many people got contracts as I didn't stick around for too long and I was (sort of) in one of the first groups to do everything.
Disneyanniebelle: Don't be nervous, have fun!
Hi everyone!
I'm new to the forum, I'm auditioning on Thursday in Leeds, and after reading a lot of these posts I'm super nervous!! I just hope I'm what they're looking for! Luckily I'm a decent height!
Anyway, Hi, Good luck to all of you who I'll see on Thursday, and to those who didn't get through today/yesterday, I'm sorry :( Always next time! Well done to anyone who got in!!
xx
How did people get on this week?
Hi sorry a quick change from the Parade audition chat, anyone who was waiting on contracts for summer for merchandise, food and beverage positions etc heard anything or on their way?!
im still here .. moved to the Pleiades the other week to live with Rebecca (shes on the thread too at some point in the past 134 pages..) and its greeeaaatt!! :D Loving every minute out here and im hoping to speak to the Team Leaders soon about extending my contract, just cant go home in september!!!!! Start work at 6 tonight so just chilling before hand :) hope everyone is well and best of luck for auditioning everyone in parade!! :))
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Hey Natalie!
Congratulations - i'm so glad you're enjoying it! What store are you in, again?
Would you look at changing for the extension time?
Just wondering aswell how you applied - was it online for this non character audition stuff or did you get this job through an audition?
Thanks!
Hey Natalie! So good to hear from you, I'm glad you're having a fantastic time! I never got a summer contract in the end, but I haven't given up and I'm currently waiting to see if I get a Christmas contract! x
Natalie! So good to hear from you! Hope you & Rebecca are having a fantastic time! I'm in the same position as Cendrillon x
Heeey guys :D im now working in Team Complex in the Disney Village which consists on World of Toys, Hollywood pictures, Disney Fashion and Art Galleries.. I really love it :D everythings going just great apart from france is TOOO HOT at the moment haahah! I wake up like in a sauna every morning its vile but aside from that, disney is fab :D
My contract is supposed to end in September (too soon!) but i have asked for an extension or a permenant one, the store just has to wait to be told if any is available.. so im kinda just hanging on to hope at the moment that ill be able to stay! No way want to leave just yet.
@olivia I applied online on the disneyland paris casting website for general positions not character, and then i was invited to the interview a few months later, after a phone call, but at the interview they go through the positions available (hotel, boutique, food and beverage, attractions, ticketing, parking, guest flow etcetcetc) and then you can specifiy your prefered, and they will decide based on your level of french and experience what you're best suited for. :) it was quite a long process in total the whole thing and as you see people are still waiting for contracts, so if you're interested, apply online ASAP, might be a while til they do the interviews anyway but best just getting the ball rolling!
@cendrillon and sinead.. ohh no that horrible waiting game!!! :( have you heard anything recently? isit time to email someone and just say you interviewed whenever etc and you're still really interested in a contract for a certain time? keep you fresh in their mind. i dont think theres any harm in that. :D hope everyones ok! rebeccas just gone to work so im sat chilling in the appt on my day off. ^^ bon journee tout le monde! x
Yeah, I sent an email to them when it became clear that they had given out most of the summer contracts explaining that I understood how many applications they must have but saying that I'd still love to be considered - I think Sinead did the same! And we both had emails back asking when we were available, and then further confirmation that they'd updated our applications - so fingers crossed our time will come soon!
Carry on having a wonderful time, and I hope you manage to get the extension!
x
Hi guys! First post here even though I've been creeping the boards for a while trying to grasp what I can about auditions etc!
I'm a HUGE Disney fan from the UK with the cheesy grin to match and when I graduate from my performance course next year I plan on auditioning for DLP - preferably a performance role (as that's my area of expertise) but if not I'll apply for an ops or service role!
Just wondering what you guys think on auditions - when is the best time to go for it? Should I audition in September even though I'm not available until June, just to get a feel for the auditions?
Congrats to everyone who's away/ready to leave for this summer - you guys are literally living my dream!
:)
Merida
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Sorry Merida, can't really answer your questions myself (but I love your name !) :)
Just a tip for people that can speak French at a reasonable level - try disneycentralplaza.com.
It's all in French and might seem abit daunting, but I personally found almost all the answers to any questions I had about working for the mouse in France.
Goodluck !
Olivia
Is anyone else going to the auditions for Disneyland Tokyo at Pineapple Dance Studios on Friday? Check in is at 9.30 and I think its come & queue.
hellooo everybody! just thought i'd check in, because i'm shameful and haven't been here for ages. oh noo cendrillon and sinead, that's horrible! you both asked for summer 2012 contracts? definitely harass them until you get one for christmas! hopefully you'll see natalie and i there too! :D off to the casting centre in val d'europe today, to grovel for another contract/cdi/ANYTHING! so don't want to leave!! i hope everyone hears soon, best of luck!
also, hello newbies! x
I'm thinking of going to the Tokyo ones on Friday too - I auditioned back in April for Paris and didn't get through. I'm going to try again in September, but thought I'd go to the Tokyo one in the meantime and see if I have any luck with that one. At least it will be another audition/experience under my belt!
Does anyone know how different the Tokyo ones are compared to the Paris one? I know the one on Friday is for face characters and I've only auditioned for parade/general characters before. What do you have to do for a Princess audition?
Any help would be great! Thanks!
Ellie
Woohoo I'm going on friday too.
As for how different the auditions are im not sure, this will be my first one. Check out www.disneyauditions.com (http://www.disneyauditions.com"%20target="_blank"%20rel="nofollow) and click on 'Audition Experience' near the top, there's some really good info on there and it's put my mind at ease a bit. I think you'll have a head start as you been to one before though :)
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Hey everyone :) I got to this forum by searching around for tips for the charakter/performer/look-a-like audition for the parades. My audition is on the 19th Sep. and I am so excited to experience everything you all were able to see and learn but I am also nervous. ALREADY. I danced for a long time and still have a quite good skill but haven't dance for a long time in a group, you know. I am a bit nervous about the acting thing but also so happy to be able to challange myself.
I had french at school for a few years but literally forgot everything. I am now learning by myself to get back to the basics and hope I will have the opportunity to improve it in Paris.
GOSH I AM EXCITED!!
Also I wanna thank everyone for all the goos tips and the discribtion of your experience and wish everyone good luck for there auditions. Maybe we'll meet at DLRP!
Let me know if you already been to the audition in Paris or if you're going :)
Thanks a lot!
Hi Everyone,
First time on here, so exciting im from New Zealand :D and am auditioning for Disneyland Paris next year, I've talked to Daniel the casting guy and he said it doesn't matter that i'm not from Europe which made me so happy, I just have to get in as a face character.
I was wondering if anyone had any advice for what to put on my CV? It says it should only be a page long, but i'm just stuck on what to write.
This forum is AMAZING !!! Answers so many questions.
Thank you so much
Much happiness
:)
Quote from: "Kiwigirl"Hi Everyone,
First time on here, so exciting im from New Zealand :D and am auditioning for Disneyland Paris next year, I've talked to Daniel the casting guy and he said it doesn't matter that i'm not from Europe which made me so happy, I just have to get in as a face character.
I was wondering if anyone had any advice for what to put on my CV? It says it should only be a page long, but i'm just stuck on what to write.
This forum is AMAZING !!! Answers so many questions.
Thank you so much
Much happiness
:)
Hi I'm new on here too LAUREN, I have been to many of these auditions and still trying. As for your cv put your personality on there, education like grades and the subjects, any jobs max of 3 or your backgrounds for (example if your a dancer the studios you have been with). When writing about jobs make them short sentences, brief update of what you have done. Dont forget to write about your interests and if you got any references put those down max of two people.
Any more questions please do ask and wow all the way from new zealand, are you planning to go to london auditions next year?. Hope I have helped.
Happy to help
Lauren
Hi Lauren,
Thank you so much really helpful.
Yea my best friend lives in London so will go stay with her, other then that, might go to ones in france just depends on dates in stuff. I'm not to bothered where I audition cause I have to travel either way lol. :)
When are you next auditioning?
Hi
I am auditioning on the 25th September less than two weeks away. Am very nervous as I haven't auditioned in 6 months. I made it to the books in whats called a talent pool. 6 months of waiting they didn't find anything that matched my description height, availability etc.
I am looking forward but also nervous. Cant wait to see Daniel again, he makes me laugh and blush, he has gone to the point where he knows who I am. Blush Blush. I have a slight crush on him only because he is such a nice man and he has the power to give people their dreams.
Lauren
OMG That is so close!! I hope you get it!!! GOOD LUCK!
Aw Bless. he seems lovely the couple of times I have emailed him. hopefully him knowing you will work to your favor :)
Narina
Quote from: "Kiwigirl"OMG That is so close!! I hope you get it!!! GOOD LUCK!
Aw Bless. he seems lovely the couple of times I have emailed him. hopefully him knowing you will work to your favor :)
Narina
aww thank you its nice when some one has the faith in you, bless you to. Its nice to have people around like you. Yes after a year and half Daniel knows me and he calls me the familar one. but i love him. :oops: :P
He saw me fracture my foot in my performance and offered me an ambulance I rejected as I didn't want to cause a scence, he was really upset the thought of how much pain i was in. Lovely man with big cheeky smiles made me feel better. I gave him my teddy bear he said he has kept it on his computer. Its all about personality and determination.
Ps I think you are a really lovely person and thank you for your support it does count and makes a difference. Helps put a smile on my face ready for the big day. I will keep you updated. You can follow me on fb. Multi coloured wings Swanilo.
xxx
Hello,
I'm new here and I found this forum when I was looking for DLRP tips on the choreography they do at the audition. I've been to the last one they had here in London but I cant remember the dance steps and since they're the same in every audition, I was wondering if anyone with a knowledge in dance language could help me and give me at least a rough idea of what the dance combo is. I know it's hard to explain by writing it down but I bet with all you creative minds out there, someone can do it! :b
Many thanks in advance and congrats for the amazing forum! :)
Fernando
Does anyone know the choreography they do at the audition? I've auditioned before but i cant remember and since its always the same same dance combo i was wondering if anyone could describe it.
Thank you ! :D
Hey hun, just added you on facebook and sent you a message there talk soon :)
Hey!! I'm new to this forum. I thought I put a post on yesterday but it appears I didn't :? Such an idiot. Anyway, I'm auditioning at Pineapple on the 24th. Anyone else going?
Love xoxo
Quote from: "genybean"Hey!! I'm new to this forum. I thought I put a post on yesterday but it appears I didn't :? Such an idiot. Anyway, I'm auditioning at Pineapple on the 24th. Anyone else going?
Love xoxo
Hi
i am going on the 25th Good luck to you all the best, try not to get to panicky its natural to be bit nervous. Just enjoy it while you there.
if you like to know more about the auditions please let me know as I have been to many of them before and have gained some experience. Anything you would like to know than message me.
Lauren
Good luck cant believe its next week.
Quote from: "swanilo03"Quote from: "genybean"Hey!! I'm new to this forum. I thought I put a post on yesterday but it appears I didn't :? Such an idiot. Anyway, I'm auditioning at Pineapple on the 24th. Anyone else going?
Love xoxo
Hi
i am going on the 25th Good luck to you all the best, try not to get to panicky its natural to be bit nervous. Just enjoy it while you there.
if you like to know more about the auditions please let me know as I have been to many of them before and have gained some experience. Anything you would like to know than message me.
Lauren
Good luck cant believe its next week.
Hey Lauren
Good luck with the auditions next week! I like how you don't give up on your dreams! I've had 2 contracts with Disney and on the waiting list hoping to get another one :) hope you get through. What height are you btw?
Laura:)
Quote from: "laura:)"Quote from: "swanilo03"Quote from: "genybean"Hey!! I'm new to this forum. I thought I put a post on yesterday but it appears I didn't :? Such an idiot. Anyway, I'm auditioning at Pineapple on the 24th. Anyone else going?
Love xoxo
Hi
i am going on the 25th Good luck to you all the best, try not to get to panicky its natural to be bit nervous. Just enjoy it while you there.
if you like to know more about the auditions please let me know as I have been to many of them before and have gained some experience. Anything you would like to know than message me.
Lauren
Good luck cant believe its next week.
Hey Lauren
Good luck with the auditions next week! I like how you don't give up on your dreams! I've had 2 contracts with Disney and on the waiting list hoping to get another one :) hope you get through. What height are you btw?
Laura:)
Hi Laura,
Congratulations on getting that far, in a year and a half I only made it to the books once and that was last 6months. My dreams are just as important as everybody else. I am 154 cms quite small and petite. When you say contracts you mean you got to work for them. Please feel free to add me on face book its Multi coloured winged Swanilo (lauren callegari). You would have to let me know how your audition goes and im sure Daniel knows you by now.
Look forward to hear from you.
LAUREN
xxx
[/quote] Hi Laura,
Congratulations on getting that far, in a year and a half I only made it to the books once and that was last 6months. My dreams are just as important as everybody else. I am 154 cms quite small and petite. When you say contracts you mean you got to work for them. Please feel free to add me on face book its Multi coloured winged Swanilo (lauren callegari). You would have to let me know how your audition goes and im sure Daniel knows you by now.
Look forward to hear from you.
LAUREN
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Yeah I've worked there twice. I'm the same height as you! :) I'm not auditioning next week as I'm still on the waiting list until January. I hope I hear soon though otherwise I will have to audition again. I'll try and find you on Facebook.
Laura:)
Quote from: "laura:)"
Hi Laura,
Congratulations on getting that far, in a year and a half I only made it to the books once and that was last 6months. My dreams are just as important as everybody else. I am 154 cms quite small and petite. When you say contracts you mean you got to work for them. Please feel free to add me on face book its Multi coloured winged Swanilo (lauren callegari). You would have to let me know how your audition goes and im sure Daniel knows you by now.
Look forward to hear from you.
LAUREN
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Yeah I've worked there twice. I'm the same height as you! :) I'm not auditioning next week as I'm still on the waiting list until January. I hope I hear soon though otherwise I will have to audition again. I'll try and find you on Facebook.
Laura:)[/quote]
wow thats so cool, I dreaming of becoming minnie or mickey. Did they have to end your contract or renew. Seems bit harsh to re audition. What catorgory was you put in for by any chance. If I dont get it I might be able to meet you for the January auditions. Aww thats so cool you got to work for them how long did it take you to get that far and hope you get that exciting phone call.
Lauren
Quote from: "swanilo03"Quote from: "laura:)"
Hi Laura,
Congratulations on getting that far, in a year and a half I only made it to the books once and that was last 6months. My dreams are just as important as everybody else. I am 154 cms quite small and petite. When you say contracts you mean you got to work for them. Please feel free to add me on face book its Multi coloured winged Swanilo (lauren callegari). You would have to let me know how your audition goes and im sure Daniel knows you by now.
Look forward to hear from you.
LAUREN
xxx
Yeah I've worked there twice. I'm the same height as you! :) I'm not auditioning next week as I'm still on the waiting list until January. I hope I hear soon though otherwise I will have to audition again. I'll try and find you on Facebook.
Laura:)[/quote]
wow thats so cool, I dreaming of becoming minnie or mickey. Did they have to end your contract or renew. Seems bit harsh to re audition. What catorgory was you put in for by any chance. If I dont get it I might be able to meet you for the January auditions. Aww thats so cool you got to work for them how long did it take you to get that far and hope you get that exciting phone call.
Lauren[/quote]
Thanks. It was a CDD which is a date to date contract so I always new I had to finish. For both contracts it was the Xmas season. I'm just character only so I'm not on the parades. I've only auditioned once for Disney, back in July 2010. Well if I don't get a phone call by January then I'll probably will audition again because the job is too good to give up :) if you want to add me on Facebook my name is Laura McGhee (my Facebook won't let me type in people's names for some reason :/)
Laura:)
Hey!! Laura that's brilliant that you've worked there already. I'm 5ft 6. I am pretty nervous tbh although I feel I've prepared quite a bit for the animation although you never know till you're in, right? Are the counts of 8 fast? LIke when you have to do a curtsy, is that all you do or do you have time to do other things? Lauren, I hope everything goes well for you. I'll no doubt be able to tell you how I get on. Right now my biggest issue is what to do with my freakin barnet lol!
Lots of love!
Jeni xoxo
Quote from: "genybean"Hey!! Laura that's brilliant that you've worked there already. I'm 5ft 6. I am pretty nervous tbh although I feel I've prepared quite a bit for the animation although you never know till you're in, right? Are the counts of 8 fast? LIke when you have to do a curtsy, is that all you do or do you have time to do other things? Lauren, I hope everything goes well for you. I'll no doubt be able to tell you how I get on. Right now my biggest issue is what to do with my freakin barnet lol!
Lots of love!
Jeni xoxo
Hey Jeni
I did the audition over two years ago so I don't remember a lot of it but I think it'll be fast because Disney is full of energy and they'll want you to show that off. Hope that helps. Good luck at the audition!
Laura:)
Hellooooooooooo guys, I'm back from my amazing disney magical adventure, best 3 months ever! :D
I'm sorry I couldn't upload anything, internet is not the best thing in Paris..
I'm now waiting for probably (and hopefully) a new contract for helloween/christmas
So If any of you guys have some questions, don't hesitate, just ask! :) X
And also I've met Nathalie from this forum in Paris woohoo, sadly I only met her twice though :(
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Hellooooooooooo guys, I'm back from my amazing disney magical adventure, best 3 months ever! :D
I'm sorry I couldn't upload anything, internet is not the best thing in Paris..
I'm now waiting for probably (and hopefully) a new contract for helloween/christmas
So If any of you guys have some questions, don't hesitate, just ask! :) X
And also I've met Nathalie from this forum in Paris woohoo, sadly I only met her twice though :(
hi its swanilo my posts are flying every where, i was in a position where i was on the books for the 6 months and didn't get a phone call, so now i have to re audition. when you are on the books what happens if you get a call. like can you choose your contract i would like to work more than a year. Most people I have spoken to on this forum say that when the contract ends they have to re audition and wait a year for another call, all of it seems like hassle.
How do they notify you when you are told you are working, have never reached that far but just so i know what to expect if it were to happen again.
Many thanks
Swanilo
xxx
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Hellooooooooooo guys, I'm back from my amazing disney magical adventure, best 3 months ever! :D
I'm sorry I couldn't upload anything, tinternet is not the best thing in Paris..
I'm now waiting for probably (and hopefully) a new contract for helloween/christmas
So If any of you guys have some questions, don't hesitate, just ask! :) X
And also I've met Nathalie from this forum in Paris woohoo, sadly I only met her twice though :(
Hey Tiffany
Glad you enjoyed Disney (I know how you feel) I've worked for Disney twice and waiting for another contract. I hope I get Halloween/Xmas as well :) is it looking good for people to get Xmas contracts soon? ;)
Laura:)
Quote from: "swanilo03"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Hellooooooooooo guys, I'm back from my amazing disney magical adventure, best 3 months ever! :D
I'm sorry I couldn't upload anything, internet is not the best thing in Paris..
I'm now waiting for probably (and hopefully) a new contract for helloween/christmas
So If any of you guys have some questions, don't hesitate, just ask! :) X
And also I've met Nathalie from this forum in Paris woohoo, sadly I only met her twice though :(
hi its swanilo my posts are flying every where, i was in a position where i was on the books for the 6 months and didn't get a phone call, so now i have to re audition. when you are on the books what happens if you get a call. like can you choose your contract i would like to work more than a year. Most people I have spoken to on this forum say that when the contract ends they have to re audition and wait a year for another call, all of it seems like hassle.
How do they notify you when you are told you are working, have never reached that far but just so i know what to expect if it were to happen again.
Many thanks
Swanilo
xxx
Hi Swanilo, nice to meet you :)
I did my audition in april and they called me 2 months after!
My contract was from June till september and it depends how long they need you or something. Because there came so many people to Paris and it was summer ofcourse, lots of people had contracts from June/July till september! If you have mickey/minnie height (pretty populair ofcourse) or approved to be a face character (+ one of the popular onces), you'll get a 6 months contract first. Since I already worked there before, I'm now in the talent pool again for 1/2 years and if you didn't get a call after, you need to audition again (it works the same with the audition one except for a long term).
How do they notify you when you are told you are working? Do you mean in what kind of way they tell you when and where you are working? To be honest, I don't understand your question completely, but still: when you get there, they will tell you everything what you need to know the first couple days, don't worry too much! :)
Quote from: "laura:)"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Hellooooooooooo guys, I'm back from my amazing disney magical adventure, best 3 months ever! :D
I'm sorry I couldn't upload anything, tinternet is not the best thing in Paris..
I'm now waiting for probably (and hopefully) a new contract for helloween/christmas
So If any of you guys have some questions, don't hesitate, just ask! :) X
And also I've met Nathalie from this forum in Paris woohoo, sadly I only met her twice though :(
Hey Tiffany
Glad you enjoyed Disney (I know how you feel) I've worked for Disney twice and waiting for another contract. I hope I get Halloween/Xmas as well :) is it looking good for people to get Xmas contracts soon? ;)
Laura:)
Hey Laura!
Cool that you've worked for Disney before, did you worked for the summer also or Halloween/Xmas last time? How tall are you? :)
Lots of contracts are ending this month (yey us!!) and the new contracts will be probably available middle/end of October or the beginning of november. Sadly, there is not anything available yet, so fingers crossed for next month!!
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Quote from: "laura:)"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Hellooooooooooo guys, I'm back from my amazing disney magical adventure, best 3 months ever! :D
I'm sorry I couldn't upload anything, tinternet is not the best thing in Paris..
I'm now waiting for probably (and hopefully) a new contract for helloween/christmas
So If any of you guys have some questions, don't hesitate, just ask! :) X
And also I've met Nathalie from this forum in Paris woohoo, sadly I only met her twice though :(
Hey Tiffany
Glad you enjoyed Disney (I know how you feel) I've worked for Disney twice and waiting for another contract. I hope I get Halloween/Xmas as well :) is it looking good for people to get Xmas contracts soon? ;)
Laura:)
Hey Laura!
Cool that you've worked for Disney before, did you worked for the summer also or Halloween/Xmas last time? How tall are you? :)
Lots of contracts are ending this month (yey us!!) and the new contracts will be probably available middle/end of October or the beginning of november. Sadly, there is not anything available yet, so fingers crossed for next month!!
Hey,
I've worked the last two Xmas seasons so I guess I'm hoping to get a third one :) I'm 154/155cm. Both times I've found out in October so I'm staying hopeful but it's so hard waiting!
Laura:)
Quote from: "laura:)"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Quote from: "laura:)"Hey,
I've worked the last two Xmas seasons so I guess I'm hoping to get a third one :) I'm 154/155cm. Both times I've found out in October so I'm staying hopeful but it's so hard waiting!
Laura:)
Ohyess that would be great! Would be nice if we get both a contract hahaha, I can't wait either wahhhhhhhhhh! [-o<
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Ohyess that would be great! Would be nice if we get both a contract hahaha, I can't wait either wahhhhhhhhhh! [-o<
Yes, would be nice if we both got contracts again :) I'm character only as well so I hope that doesn't mess up my chances :/
What height are you? And are you a 175 or 220?
Laura:)
Quote from: "laura:)"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Ohyess that would be great! Would be nice if we get both a contract hahaha, I can't wait either wahhhhhhhhhh! [-o<
Yes, would be nice if we both got contracts again :) I'm character only as well so I hope that doesn't mess up my chances :/
What height are you? And are you a 175 or 220?
Laura:)
No that doesn't mess up your chances at all!
I'm 1.58/1.59m (well 1.60m in disney height ha) and 175 aswell, also waiting for 220, but no place available..
but still like to be a 175 though, lots of fun! :)
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Quote from: "laura:)"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Ohyess that would be great! Would be nice if we get both a contract hahaha, I can't wait either wahhhhhhhhhh! [-o<
Yes, would be nice if we both got contracts again :) I'm character only as well so I hope that doesn't mess up my chances :/
What height are you? And are you a 175 or 220?
Laura:)
No that doesn't mess up your chances at all!
I'm 1.58/1.59m (well 1.60m in disney height ha) and 175 aswell, also waiting for 220, but no place available..
but still like to be a 175 though, lots of fun! :)
Yeah I love being a 175 but would love a chance on the parades :) Are they not doing 220 auditions each month now?
First year at Disney I was 154 and last year I was 155cm!
Laura:)
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Quote from: "swanilo03"Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Hellooooooooooo guys, I'm back from my amazing disney magical adventure, best 3 months ever! :D
I'm sorry I couldn't upload anything, internet is not the best thing in Paris..
I'm now waiting for probably (and hopefully) a new contract for helloween/christmas
So If any of you guys have some questions, don't hesitate, just ask! :) X
And also I've met Nathalie from this forum in Paris woohoo, sadly I only met her twice though :(
hi its swanilo my posts are flying every where, i was in a position where i was on the books for the 6 months and didn't get a phone call, so now i have to re audition. when you are on the books what happens if you get a call. like can you choose your contract i would like to work more than a year. Most people I have spoken to on this forum say that when the contract ends they have to re audition and wait a year for another call, all of it seems like hassle.
How do they notify you when you are told you are working, have never reached that far but just so i know what to expect if it were to happen again.
Many thanks
Swanilo
xxx
Hi Swanilo, nice to meet you :)
I did my audition in april and they called me 2 months after!
My contract was from June till september and it depends how long they need you or something. Because there came so many people to Paris and it was summer ofcourse, lots of people had contracts from June/July till september! If you have mickey/minnie height (pretty populair ofcourse) or approved to be a face character (+ one of the popular onces), you'll get a 6 months contract first. Since I already worked there before, I'm now in the talent pool again for 1/2 years and if you didn't get a call after, you need to audition again (it works the same with the audition one except for a long term).
How do they notify you when you are told you are working? Do you mean in what kind of way they tell you when and where you are working? To be honest, I don't understand your question completely, but still: when you get there, they will tell you everything what you need to know the first couple days, don't worry too much! :)
its just that i have been auditioning for a year and a half and this march was the first time I made it to the waiting list. Unfortunately my time is now up and have to re audition which is next week, so nervous but I'll be fine. What I would like to know is like once you have been on the books does the audition get any easier when you go back to do it again.
In answer to my question i mean once your on the books do they ring you to say when can you start work. Any interviews. Where do you have interviews. Just would like to understand what happens on the waiting list if and when they say they need you, what exactly happens at that stage.
I am hoping that next week i will be able to go back on the books. Good luck to you and Laura hope you both receive another contract.
swanilo
xxx
Hey :)!
firstly i would like to say thank you because ive been reading on this forum for months so thanks for all the info and advice everyone gives its fab!
Im hoping to audition and get through next year when i finish university, but i was wondering would people recommend auditioning around easter or waiting until summer, because if i were to get through to the talent pool (im on my knees praying :) the i would want to still go to my graduation in july, just wondered thoughts anyone has?
Also i just wondered what happens in the auditions after the first stage, because my sister went to audition but got knocked out in the first round so were not sure of what happens next?
Also any advice to get through that first round would be appreciated ?
Thank you! fliss xxx
Quote from: "laura:)"Yeah I love being a 175 but would love a chance on the parades :) Are they not doing 220 auditions each month now?
First year at Disney I was 154 and last year I was 155cm!
Laura:)
Yes they do and I did it twice, but I've heard that at this moment they don't need people from my height :(
Quote from: "swanilo03"its just that i have been auditioning for a year and a half and this march was the first time I made it to the waiting list. Unfortunately my time is now up and have to re audition which is next week, so nervous but I'll be fine. What I would like to know is like once you have been on the books does the audition get any easier when you go back to do it again.
In answer to my question i mean once your on the books do they ring you to say when can you start work. Any interviews. Where do you have interviews. Just would like to understand what happens on the waiting list if and when they say they need you, what exactly happens at that stage.
I am hoping that next week i will be able to go back on the books. Good luck to you and Laura hope you both receive another contract.
swanilo
xxx
Thank you so much, hopefully!! fingers crossed everytime hahaha!
I actually don't think the audition gets easier at all because they're looking every time for different people / height, I don't know your height? Anyway, when they call you (it depends on your availability), they say that there is a contract for you with your start and end date and if you like it, you get a email with information about your contract and information about all the stuff there. If you agree with everything, then you get more information etc.
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Quote from: "laura:)"Yeah I love being a 175 but would love a chance on the parades :) Are they not doing 220 auditions each month now?
First year at Disney I was 154 and last year I was 155cm!
Laura:)
Yes they do and I did it twice, but I've heard that at this moment they don't need people from my height :(
Ah right. If I get another contract this year hopefully I can do the 220 auditions :)
Laura:)
Quote from: "felicityjade"Hey :)!
firstly i would like to say thank you because ive been reading on this forum for months so thanks for all the info and advice everyone gives its fab!
Im hoping to audition and get through next year when i finish university, but i was wondering would people recommend auditioning around easter or waiting until summer, because if i were to get through to the talent pool (im on my knees praying :) the i would want to still go to my graduation in july, just wondered thoughts anyone has?
Also i just wondered what happens in the auditions after the first stage, because my sister went to audition but got knocked out in the first round so were not sure of what happens next?
Also any advice to get through that first round would be appreciated ?
Thank you! fliss xxx
Hi felicily,
I would recommend summer then you dont miss out on your graduation. Its quite hard to tell because if you were to audition at easter there is a chance you may be on the books fingers crossed. If you did get through at eater you still would have to wait the 6 months and on the form you state what dates you would be appropiate to you.
In the second round you have to do a dance but if your like me and dont know how to dance dont worry, Disney looks for people who can have great personality somebody that can have a laugh and not take things to seriously.
As for the first round its not about how good or bad you did, its mainly about what disney needs like do they need people that are 5ft.1, are they looking for somebody with immediate start date, there are many reasons. Best advise go to all of the auditions because you never know they might need some one of your description. I have been auditioning a year and half so I now know the process. Also in the first round give big open movements and show lots of energy.
If you like to know more you are more than welcome to talk to me on fb, (Multi coloured winged Swanilo)
All the best
Swanilo
xxx
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
I just got an email invitation to a job interview for DLP!
It#s gonna take place in Berlin on the 30th of October, already got myself a hotel room and looked up how to get to the Centre Francais
Now I just need to refresh my Fremch
Quote from: "Thaliel"Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
I just got an email invitation to a job interview for DLP!
It#s gonna take place in Berlin on the 30th of October, already got myself a hotel room and looked up how to get to the Centre Francais
Now I just need to refresh my Fremch
Congratulations!!!! Hope it goes amazing for you! :D
Does anybody know when the Halloween contracts are out? And do people who've never been hired before get contracts for Halloween as it's such a short space of time, or is it just former cast members that get contracts, because they wouldn't need training?
Quote from: "WendyDarling"Does anybody know when the Halloween contracts are out? And do people who've never been hired before get contracts for Halloween as it's such a short space of time, or is it just former cast members that get contracts, because they wouldn't need training?
I know that they start around 27 of Oct and the Christmas contracts start at 22 of Dec! Both are for 2 weeks only! I would suggest you to send them a mail and tell them that you are interested in working!
Thanks, I've emailed them to tell them I'm available, I just don't want to get my hopes up, if they don't hire new people for those short periods.
@Wendydarling Hello! I think its all different for the parade department so I can't really comment, but for the roles in merchandise, restaurantation, ticketing and hotels, im pretty sure they are only taking old cast members because everyone who already had a contract and requested a new one, was sent an email a few weeks back saying "if you want a contract for halloween and xmas, ring us at this time.. etc" and it also specified that we were only allowed to go back into the same division.. for example I worked in a boutique earlier this year, and i'm only allowed to go back boutiques for H and Xmas. I assume its just for the reason they dont really want to have to be training new people at the busyiest time of year, for only a two week period, which in all fairness makes sence. Maybe they will be hiring new people early next year, I think thats likely, and I wish you the best for then! :D hopefully you'll be out living the magic in DLRP sooooon!! :D x
If you have any more questions let me know!! :) x
@_Natalie_x Thank you for your reply :)
I'm interested in a role in merchandise. I had my interview last March and have been in the talent pool since then. How long do I stay in the talent pool before I have to do another interview, do you know? x
Got a job offer for Christmas dates today! Anyone else?
Quote from: "pollypocket"Got a job offer for Christmas dates today! Anyone else?
Me too! For employée de Restaurant! :P
I got a contract for Christmas. I CAN'T EVEN BREATHE!!!! Best day ever. <3
I'm so nervous about this phone call I've to make on Monday... my French isn't great, and I'm afraid I won't understand what they're saying to me. Does anyone know what kind of things they ask int he phone call? Should I have anything prepared? x
Same! See you there, if this damn phone call goes ok on Monday..FEAR
Hi everyone!
Been reading this thread since February! Finally decided to register and talk to you guys :)!
Long story short: got an e-mail for Employée de Restaurant for Christmas and have to call on Monday from 10.00 to 13.00 and 14.30 to 17.00 .
(Now just to make sure that I don't blow my chances by making a simple mistake...) These are local, french times, right? (I'm from Estonia...we have a time difference in 1 hour!)
I got the email about xmas jobs too, do you think this means theres a contract for everyone who got the email or not?? I'm also a little worried about the phone call on Monday- probably won't have a clue what they're saying!
So yeah I got the Christmas job email too!
Like everyone else the phone call is the most terrifying part! I just hope I understand them as they can speak fast!
Again same question, does this mean everyone who gets the email has a job or are they going to choose a few who say they can? I am assuming seen as it is a job offer everyone has the job if they want it?
Congrats to all, I finally got the email I have been waiting for for so long!
If you all do go, maybe we should organise meeting up so we know someone before we go etc? Book similar train times or something too? Just ideas now :)
Jack
Congratulations everyone! Hope you all have a blast making magic over there (:
Yeah hopefully it means everyone has the job! what dates did you all get offered? i can choose between 22nd december- 6th jan or 29th december-6th jan but I can't decide whether I want to be away for xmas or not! mines also for a 'vendeuse boutique' so hopefully seeing as other people have been offered different things then it means they've actually got specific jobs for us all!
I was just said they have 22nd Dec until 6th Jan. Also my job is a Serveur so again looks like they are all individual jobs so looks like they are individual job offers.
Go for it, go for the longer time? I was thinking about Christmas but imagine Christmas there, it would be amazing!
i think i will just go for it, christmas there will be amazing! good luck with the scary french phone call on monday everyone!
good luck every one all the best with your christmas contracts, i am praying one day i will get to be a disney character and be in that park need more people to believe this will happen.
Swanilo
xxx
Quote from: "MJS"(Now just to make sure that I don't blow my chances by making a simple mistake...) These are local, french times, right? (I'm from Estonia...we have a time difference in 1 hour!)
Now that you mention it, I'd say they are indeed French times. Thanks for pointing that out, didn't even think of it myself. :thumbs:
Congratulations everyone ! I'm sure you'll all do fine on the phone :)
Just make sure you know how to say things like speak more slowly and could you repeat that ! Haha I'm sure they'll be abit lenient anyway as over the phone is always harder than in person.
Hey everyone,
First time posting on a forum so here's hoping I'm doing it properly!
I auditioned in Ireland back around May and put all my hopes and dreams into getting a contract for the summer. Unfortunately I never got one and decided I couldn't depend on waiting to see if I would get one for winter so I went ahead and accepted a job teaching English in Spain.
I forgot about Disney and just told myself it wasn't meant to be until the other day I received a contract for Halloween, what a surprise! I knew I was still in the talent pool but I'd given up any hope of being chosen. And now I can't accept a position because I have a full time teaching job and they don't have Halloween holidays in Spain!! It's such a bummer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So I guess for anyone who was hoping to receive a contract for Halloween but didn't, don't lose hope, because there are people like me who have been offered a place but cannot accept and that could free up a space for you!
I just hope they ask me again at Christmas or the following time for taking on new people. I can't let go of that dream!!
Good luck to everyone (myself included 8) ) ringing tomorrow for the Christmas contracts :D
Quote from: "RachaelStockdale"Hey everyone,
First time posting on a forum so here's hoping I'm doing it properly!
I auditioned in Ireland back around May and put all my hopes and dreams into getting a contract for the summer. Unfortunately I never got one and decided I couldn't depend on waiting to see if I would get one for winter so I went ahead and accepted a job teaching English in Spain.
I forgot about Disney and just told myself it wasn't meant to be until the other day I received a contract for Halloween, what a surprise! I knew I was still in the talent pool but I'd given up any hope of being chosen. And now I can't accept a position because I have a full time teaching job and they don't have Halloween holidays in Spain!! It's such a bummer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So I guess for anyone who was hoping to receive a contract for Halloween but didn't, don't lose hope, because there are people like me who have been offered a place but cannot accept and that could free up a space for you!
I just hope they ask me again at Christmas or the following time for taking on new people. I can't let go of that dream!!
Hey Rachael,
Welcome to the forum! How long was the contract for? And are you character and parade or character only and what height are you?
Laura:)
Thanks Laura, no I just auditioned for the services part and said that I would do any job they would give me! I did originally think about doing characters etc but I don't think I have enough experience so I thought I'd have a better shot at a service job. The contract they offered me was a ticketing job for just over 2 weeks. Sorry if I was confusing about the position! (I'm not sure if I've put this in the right place to reply to you whoops!)
Ah right I thought it was for character work because you said 'auditioned' Sorry about that. Shame you couldn't take the contract but they'll be plenty of other opportunities to take :)
The people with Christmas contracts, do you want to make a group on Facebook, so we can all get to know eachother before we go?? Just an idea :) Message me if you like :)
Quote from: "WendyDarling"The people with Christmas contracts, do you want to make a group on Facebook, so we can all get to know eachother before we go?? Just an idea :) Message me if you like :)
Hey Wendy!
I think we need to get through the phone call part first and then think about your wonderful suggestion. Good luck to you and everyone else tomorrow :)!
Hey
anyone gt through?
Haven't tried calling yet, calling before 12 though hopefully.
Are the lines busy or anything? Only reason I ask is I have to call from a mobile and it gonna be one expensive call as it is let alone waiting!!
The lines are EXTREMELY busy. I was on the phone for 50 minutes just waiting!! I kept hanging up and trying again which is even more expensive than staying on the phone for 50 minutes straight. Bonne chance :) x
i finally got through but my signal is rally bad so she couldn't hear me and hung up! good luck everyoneee!
Oh busy then, maybe I should leave til the 2nd time slot then? I'm just worried I won't get through and don't want to leave it too late!!
WendyDarling - Have you got your position then?! What did they ask n the phone?
i got through, spoke to the man, he found my name, asked me Halloween or Christmas (I said Christmas), he put me on hold, then came back on, said something I couldnt understand and hung up! Really scared I didnt get it or something!
I just got through again and managed to get a contract in the indiana jones shop, had to ask her to repeat stuff a lot but she was really nice about it so don't worry! hopefully see you all there :) x
I still can't get through! :( I'm concerned that I won't get a job..
Hi,
Good to hear I'm not the only one having trouble getting through.
I've been trying for almost 2hours now.
Does it matter which of the two numbers you call?
Hello! What numbers are you guys pressing? Mine keeps hanging on me when I press buttons!
I wasn't given a specific shop, I was just told I would get an email with more info, and then the contract would come in the post.
She spoke in English to me for some reason. She basically just asked for my surname and my dates! :)
Hey!
I finally got through and got a contract!
Talked to a lady, she asked my name and then I had to spell it to her XD. She eventually found it and said I would be Serveuse. Explained about arriving on 21 of december and leaving on 7th of january. Then she asked me if I smoke or not.
Also said that I will be accomodated in Disney Village (if I remember now correctly...). Ten said that she will send me the detailed contract on my email and in case if it's incorrect or smth, then I should definitely email them back and they will send me a new one!
I called like 1 hour ago but still haven't gotten the email yet.
Anyway best of luck and keep trying guys!
I finally got through! There wasn't anything left as a vendeuse for 2 weeks, so I'm going on the 28th dec - 6th jan, and working in Walt Disney Studios! (Although I couldn't understand when she said the exact place).
How do we know if we have accomodation for that period?
How are you guys getting through? I get a message saying press 1 or 2, but then it hangs up on me. Which number are you all calling?
I've been trying to get through for more than 2 hours, finally got through and they told me there was nothing left, even for Christmas.
Quote from: "chanm002"How are you guys getting through? I get a message saying press 1 or 2, but then it hangs up on me. Which number are you all calling?
You just hang up when you hear that message and ring again until someone answers. That's what I did. After about 15 different times of hanging up and ringing again, I finally got someone to pick up :)
I got through :) see you at Christmas everyone! So excited!
Also created a group on FB, pm me your facebook if you wanna join :)
Woohoo got through as well! Spoke to a man who was an absolute delight. So happy :)
Hey guys havent been on this forum in a while!
i got an email about working in a restaurant for christmas delighted! :D
but are they first call first served? i havent phoned yet :( do you have to speak french? mines not so good on the phone haha :) hope we all get it though would be great :D :D :D
Quote from: "Disniamh"Hey guys havent been on this forum in a while!
i got an email about working in a restaurant for christmas delighted! :D
but are they first call first served? i havent phoned yet :( do you have to speak french? mines not so good on the phone haha :) hope we all get it though would be great :D :D :D
I think they are first call first served, because my friend was supposed to get a job in a shop, and she didn't call until after 12pm, and the shop job was gone, so she had to take a restaurant job.
Did anybody get an email yet? I haven't gotten one yet and it seems that most people know where exactly they're working. I only know I'm a vendeuse.
Ahhh stress!!! :S
I havent got an email yet either but i'd say we'll get them sometime this week :D :D yeah i rang at half two and they had no full time positions left so i had to go parttime ara sure its still disney so how bad :D :D :D
The man I spoke to yesterday forgot to ask me when I'm available and sent me a letter. After giving him the dates, he sent me an e-mail back, saying the contracts and information will be sent out before the end of October, so I don't think we'll get them this week. ;)
I got my email (longest email EVER) today at about 2pm. So you should get them soon. As for the contracts in the post, I think the end of October is about right!
I'm so excited!!
I still don't have an e-mail or contract, are others in the same position?
No e-mail and no contract too!
Hey guys,
anybody going to the sessions in greece?
i did apply but didnt get an email back :/ (at least its just been two days since i sent them the cv so :P)
hey guys
anybody that applied for the sessions in greece??
im still waiting for the confirmation email(at least its just been 2 days since i posted disney :) )
I also haven't got any e-mail yet. But I remain calm because at least I'm not the only one :).
Are you guys, who haven't recieved anything, all working also in restaurant?
Maybe our "group" is the biggest and they will deal with our e-mails in the last order...so we just need a little patience :)?
I got both my e-mail and my contract. Got the the e-mail last Tuesday and the contract on Friday.
Ah, no I'm working in a shop in Walt Disney Studios. :)
Quote from: "katieandthebeast"Ah, no I'm working in a shop in Walt Disney Studios. :)
Hi, how did you find out where you're working? Did they tell you in the phone call or did you email them to ask? :)
I'm dying to know where I'm working!! x
Hey!!
I'm new here!
I've read your entries for the last two weeks, so I finally decided to join the board :)
I got my offer to work during the Halloween season two weeks ago, my phone call last week and now I'm leaving on Friday!
I'm gonna be an OPERATEUR ANIMATEUR ATTRACTION...and I'm already very excited!
Anyone else here for Halloween? :D
Just a question: the interview I am going to is scheduled from 9:30 till 16:30. Will I be assigned to a specific time os is it that I can go there any time between 9:30 and 16:30?
Quote from: "WendyDarling"Quote from: "katieandthebeast"Ah, no I'm working in a shop in Walt Disney Studios. :)
Hi, how did you find out where you're working? Did they tell you in the phone call or did you email them to ask? :)
I'm dying to know where I'm working!! x
I was told over the phone. She said the exact place but I couldn't understand, so I hope it will say again on the e-mail. Hope you find out soon! :)
Quote from: "Thaliel"Just a question: the interview I am going to is scheduled from 9:30 till 16:30. Will I be assigned to a specific time os is it that I can go there any time between 9:30 and 16:30?
Hi, no you have to be there for 9:30 because you watch a short video of what it's like working in DLP, and then there is a little quiz after so make sure you brush up on your DLP facts! I got a prize at my interview :)
But after the quiz they give you a chance to ask any questions you have, and then they tell you to get into pairs for the interview and then they leave the room, and the interviews start! If you're one of the first people to get interviewed you should be finished pretty early. I was the fourth pair to get interviewed and I think I was finished by 12 o clock.
Hope this helps :)
Anyone received a Xmas contract for character/ parade yet? x
Have you got one Jeni or are you just enquiring?
Laura:)
I also got an e-mail yesterday about the casting in Athens Greece. Is there anything I should know before going... it is my first time and I'm so excited!!!
I got my email today (on thursday)! I hope everyone gets theirs too :)!
Quote from: "laura:)"Have you got one Jeni or are you just enquiring?
Laura:)
No Laura, still waiting :( Have you heard? Xoxo
Quote from: "genybean"Quote from: "laura:)"Have you got one Jeni or are you just enquiring?
Laura:)
No Laura, still waiting :( Have you heard? Xoxo
No, I haven't :(
I emailed Daniel the other day saying I was still very interested in going back! And I do want to go back so much! :)
Laura:)
The email about confirming my date got in today, also asking if I knew any friend who could come to the interviews (which I unfortunately do not). The email says I need to bring my application form, I just do not have any so far. Is that a formular you print out from somewhere (and if so, where) or what exactly needs to be on that form?
I would also like to know where I can find the application form that I must have with me at the interview.... could somebody please help?
I suppose it is located somewhre on http://disneylandparis-casting.com (http://disneylandparis-casting.com"%20target="_blank"%20rel="nofollow) but I cannot find which data I registered with and the sending of password does not seem to have worked
The application form you have to bring with you is attached to the first e-mail you receive from Disneyland Paris Casting (the one in French). I found it after reading the 2 e-mails again. I just don't know if we have to fill it in before-hand or will we do it at the interview?
Sophie-th i ll go also at the interview.I think im gonna have the application form ready for the interview.Gl if u want to discuss about that cause i dont know also Greek ppl who will attend it, u can find me at facebook: tapeinos boskos
Quote from: "laura:)"Quote from: "genybean"Quote from: "laura:)"Have you got one Jeni or are you just enquiring?
Laura:)
No Laura, still waiting :( Have you heard? Xoxo
No, I haven't :(
I emailed Daniel the other day saying I was still very interested in going back! And I do want to go back so much! :)
Laura:)
Me Too xoxo
Does any1 Greek has interview for friday 2/10?i ve read they will come to Greece 2 and 3rd of november but didnt see anything about friday.So all interviews are on saturday?
Heya,
So I applied like 9 months ago, assumed they'd forgotten about me, until today when I got an interview inviting me to a recruitment event. Does anyone know if a recruitment in November is only for Christmas? As I was wanting to go in summer, i've completely forgotten what I applied to as it was so long ago!
neither of the 2 mails I got had an attachment, so I am still lost about the application form.
Quote from: "pmmb8"Heya,
So I applied like 9 months ago, assumed they'd forgotten about me, until today when I got an interview inviting me to a recruitment event. Does anyone know if a recruitment in November is only for Christmas? As I was wanting to go in summer, i've completely forgotten what I applied to as it was so long ago!
No it isn't just for Christmas, in fact it probably won't be for Christmas because a lot of the slots have already been filled I'm assuming. I applied in September 2011 for the summer :)
I received my contract today! Haven't received an e-mail though, so still a little confused about what's going on. For short contracts (1 week), are you entitled to accommodation on site?
Quote from: "katieandthebeast"I received my contract today! Haven't received an e-mail though, so still a little confused about what's going on. For short contracts (1 week), are you entitled to accommodation on site?
You got the contract in the post but you didn't get the email yet? That's strange. I've got the email but just waiting on the contract! Yes we get the cast member accommodation, it's €10 per night. Do you know what you're doing?? Loads of people seem to know, but all I know is I'm in a shop.... that's all. Dying to find out!!
Quote from: "genybean"Quote from: "laura:)"Have you got one Jeni or are you just enquiring?
Laura:)[
No Laura, still waiting :( Have you heard? Xoxo
No, I haven't :(
I emailed Daniel the other day saying I was still very interested in going back! And I do want to go back so much! :)
Laura:)
Awfft me too!!! Nobody I know who's waiting has been called yet :( They've got more auditions in November so maybe after them? The waiting is soooooo painful xoxo
Still waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaiting :(
Quote from: "Tiffanyfinsy"Still waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaiting :(
me too!
I don't think I'm gonna get one now :/ and if I did it'll only be for a month which I don't really want to take, so I'll just have to audition again in January.
Laura:)
Still waiting also :-(
Quote from: "genybean"Hey guys! I auditioned 2 weeks ago now in London and am on the fateful books. Anyone who has been in the same position and been given a contract, how long did you wait? Also, how much notice were you given before having to leave? I'm concerned that if I get a bar job etc. that I won't be able to give them enough notice blah blah! Anywhoo, aye. Congrats for the Xmas contracts xoxo
Hey genybean.... I just joined this forum as I also auditioned in London in September and got through.... I have a job here at the mo and really need to know how much notice they will give - so I emailed daniel today and am waiting for his answer!
What availability start date did you give? xx
Quote from: "papreek"Quote from: "genybean"Hey guys! I auditioned 2 weeks ago now in London and am on the fateful books. Anyone who has been in the same position and been given a contract, how long did you wait? Also, how much notice were you given before having to leave? I'm concerned that if I get a bar job etc. that I won't be able to give them enough notice blah blah! Anywhoo, aye. Congrats for the Xmas contracts xoxo
Hey genybean.... I just joined this forum as I also auditioned in London in September and got through.... I have a job here at the mo and really need to know how much notice they will give - so I emailed daniel today and am waiting for his answer!
What availability start date did you give? xx
Aw awesome!!!!
Xoxo
Quote from: "katieandthebeast"Quote from: "pmmb8"Heya,
So I applied like 9 months ago, assumed they'd forgotten about me, until today when I got an interview inviting me to a recruitment event. Does anyone know if a recruitment in November is only for Christmas? As I was wanting to go in summer, i've completely forgotten what I applied to as it was so long ago!
No it isn't just for Christmas, in fact it probably won't be for Christmas because a lot of the slots have already been filled I'm assuming. I applied in September 2011 for the summer :)
Thanks! Now I just need to remember what jobs I applied for...!!
So, does anybody come to have the blank application form for the Berlin event?
Since I did not get anything via email and have not yet recieved an answer to my mail about where to get it, I am running out of time by now and I would not like to appear in Berlin with no form in hand, since I do not know whether they might hand out forms to those who do not have any
Quote from: "Thaliel"So, does anybody come to have the blank application form for the Berlin event?
Since I did not get anything via email and have not yet recieved an answer to my mail about where to get it, I am running out of time by now and I would not like to appear in Berlin with no form in hand, since I do not know whether they might hand out forms to those who do not have any
They have forms at the auditions/interviews, but I would send them another email just to be sure!!
ah, that is good to know. Still wondering if the just forgot the attachment or if it is a failure on my side, since my spam filter has been misbehaving lately.
Quote from: "genybean"Quote from: "papreek"Quote from: "genybean"Hey guys! I auditioned 2 weeks ago now in London and am on the fateful books. Anyone who has been in the same position and been given a contract, how long did you wait? Also, how much notice were you given before having to leave? I'm concerned that if I get a bar job etc. that I won't be able to give them enough notice blah blah! Anywhoo, aye. Congrats for the Xmas contracts xoxo
Hey genybean.... I just joined this forum as I also auditioned in London in September and got through.... I have a job here at the mo and really need to know how much notice they will give - so I emailed daniel today and am waiting for his answer!
What availability start date did you give? xx
Aw awesome!!!! Lemme know what he says. What are you down for? Character and parade? Did you get face? I've got a job too and I'm pretty sure I'm meant to give 30 days notice. I said that I was available to work straight away.
Xoxo
Oh I've just seen your reply - it doesnt send notifications when ppl reply for some reason! I don't know what I'm down for, they didn't tell us at our audition (I went on the Tuesday). Did they tell you??
From what I've read on here it doesnt sound like they call ppl and say we need you tomorrow etc so I think they do give a fair amount of notice. Still waiting for Daniel's reply - I'll let you know when I get it :) xx
Quote from: "laura:)"Quote from: "genybean"Quote from: "laura:)"Have you got one Jeni or are you just enquiring?
Laura:)
No Laura, still waiting :( Have you heard? Xoxo
No, I haven't :(
I emailed Daniel the other day saying I was still very interested in going back! And I do want to go back so much! :)
Laura:)
Hey Laura:)
Are you a returning cast member? Were you character or parade and what was it like working/living there? I'm not sure what to expect - if I even get a contract!
Any info you can give about it would be much appreciated!!
Thanks :) xx
Hey everyone!
I used to come on here all the time but haven't for ages! Anyway, wanted to share my auditioning experience thus far and hear if anyone else has had a similar experience. I first auditioned July 2010, I month before I turned 18, so I wasn't really expecting it to come of anything being too young. I did get on the books for character and parade, but never got the call :( BOO! Since then I've been busy with other stuff, I went to Cyprus to work in a hotel entertainment team, so kind of forgot about the Disney dream. But I'm back in England now and decided to go to the London auditions this Sept, but I didn't get past the dance round, which I was somewhat miffed at. (Has anyone had similar, passing the audition one time then not the next?) But I decided maybe this isn't meant to be, and I am starting teacher training next Sept anyway, so decided to give up on the dream. BUT, I have just seen there are more auditions next week and I am so tempted to go! Do we think it would be any different to last month, or am I likely to not get through again? Also, this time there is separate face character and parade auditions...How do you know which one to go to? And what will they involve?
Anyway, not decided yet whether I will go. Would be good to hear if anyone is going.
xxx
Came back today after the casting in Berlin yesterday. Good for me, nobody noticed that I arrived around 20 minutes late due to missing the tram and having to take a taxi through the heavy Berlin Traffic (because of Skyfall premiere and opening of the new Turkish embassy).
Even though I believe my chances of being chosen are very low, it was a fantastic experience, I learned a lot and am definately happy.
Oh I've just seen your reply - it doesnt send notifications when ppl reply for some reason! I don't know what I'm down for, they didn't tell us at our audition (I went on the Tuesday). Did they tell you??
From what I've read on here it doesnt sound like they call ppl and say we need you tomorrow etc so I think they do give a fair amount of notice. Still waiting for Daniel's reply - I'll let you know when I get it :) xx[/quote]
Did they try the wigs and makeup on? They told all the people for that if they were face or character and parade. I'm not sure what happened next for those that were downstairs. Has Daniel replied yet?
Xoxox
Quote from: "genybean"Oh I've just seen your reply - it doesnt send notifications when ppl reply for some reason! I don't know what I'm down for, they didn't tell us at our audition (I went on the Tuesday). Did they tell you??
From what I've read on here it doesnt sound like they call ppl and say we need you tomorrow etc so I think they do give a fair amount of notice. Still waiting for Daniel's reply - I'll let you know when I get it :) xx
Did they try the wigs and makeup on? They told all the people for that if they were face or character and parade. I'm not sure what happened next for those that were downstairs. Has Daniel replied yet?
Xoxox[/quote]
No, they said at the start of the audition that we may have to try wigs etc on but in the end no one did.
And yes Daniel replied! It was a very standard reply, saying thank you for your patience you are still on our books. And he said he always tries to give at least 2 weeks notice. I'd really love to hear from someone who has actually experienced working for them to hear what it's really like! Oh and if you scroll to the bottom of this page there are tick boxes - you can tick to be notified when someone replies :). Let me know if you get any news! xx
Craaaaaaaazy! I'll let you know if I hear. Do you have Facebook? Xoxo
Hello is any1 going to the audition on Friday In London? I made it to the waiting list last tone but never got the call so I'm hoping that this time I can make it through again and go and live the dream :-)
Quote from: "goofy90"Hello is any1 going to the audition on Friday In London? I made it to the waiting list last tone but never got the call so I'm hoping that this time I can make it through again and go and live the dream :-)
Hey Goofy90! How are you doing?
It's good that you're auditioning again! I still haven't received a call and I'll be off the books in January, so I'll have to audition again. They should have auditions in January and I'm definitely going to them! It's nice to know you're not giving up because I'm not going to give up either! :)
Laura:)
Hi Laura:)
Yeh I'm not going to stop reaching for the dream till I am out In Paris starting work for Disney lol although I am really scared that I won't get through this time :-( I will be devastated
Hope you get the call soon :-)
Hey goofy90!
I'm going to the audition tomorrow. I first auditioned in July 2010 and got on the books, then I went to the audition in September this year but got cut at the dance round :( but there are a couple of things i i think i could improve on so i want to give it one more shot!i am scared it Will go the same as last time but i don't think ill rest until i get to live the dream!
See you tomorrow!
Jaz
Good luck all for tomorrow!! Hope we all get jobs soon xoxox
Hi
It's nice to see other people on here going back :-) I hope we both get through n make it to paris :-) see you 2moz :-) x
Well I didn't get through :-( absolutely devastated I made it to the dance round and then got cut! I don't know if I will audition again although I really do want to be at disney
Good luck to every1 else n hope you get to live the dream
Oh no! Goofy I was actually rooting for you! You were actually amazing!
Aw I'm sorry you didn't get through! It's so tough!! I think you should keep trying though if it's your dream. If you've made it to the books before, you can do it again. You can always take some dance classes and then try again? I think it's worth it :) xoxo
Quote from: "goofy90"Well I didn't get through :-( absolutely devastated I made it to the dance round and then got cut! I don't know if I will audition again although I really do want to be at disney
Good luck to every1 else n hope you get to live the dream
Oh i'm sorry goofy90 :( is the dance hard because i can't actually remember it? Hey, you should go to the january auditions, i'll most likeky be there :)
Laura:)
Hello again!
Being in a desperate situation, almost sure that i got rejected for any vacancy of casting members, id like to know if anybody that participated in the session in greece got an answer from the recruitment members.
Please,fellow citizens, bring it as smoothly and clearly as you can. 8)
Thank you in advance,
ericsake
I got an email today that unfortunately, I did not get through. Well, I was expecting this outcome, so it's not so bad.
@ericsake
allow them a littel time to go through all applicants, for me it was 2 weeks between the casting session and the response email.
Hey Thaliel,
sorry for ur response,maybe ull give it a try another time.
the thing is they told us wed get a response in 10 days,and tomorrow is the 10th day!!!
Quote from: "ericsake"Hey Thaliel,
sorry for ur response,maybe ull give it a try another time.
the thing is they told us wed get a response in 10 days,and tomorrow is the 10th day!!!
As far as I know they should email you within 10 days, even if it's only to tell you that you've not been successful. You will probably hear from them tomorrow! Good luck X
I attended Athens recruitment day and I haven't received an answer either. They told us that we will receive an answer in 10 days max. They said that they will even start answering in Monday and that all of us will receive a YES or NO answer within 10 days.
Yeah Yeah Yeah!!
I made it to the Talent Pool!!!
And now,what?...Waitin and waitin???
Quote from: "ericsake"Yeah Yeah Yeah!!
I made it to the Talent Pool!!!
And now,what?...Waitin and waitin???
No geny,its the cast member talent pool.
You could send an email to the recruitement center,who knows,they might sort out sth for you
Ooooh I didn't know you got talent pool for that too. I thought they just offered jobs. Ours is all done by a casting director whom you have to receive a call from. Do you get 6 months for them to find you a job too? xoxo
6 months?i think its kinda too much for being in the talent pool.
Actually ive registered for the months February-September,so i guess im gonna be informed to fly to Paris in springtime.
What about other cast members?did u get any email or sth?
I got the talent pool answer as well.
Where from mrl oa?
And how did it go?
Quote from: "ericsake"6 months?i think its kinda too much for being in the talent pool.
Actually ive registered for the months February-September,so i guess im gonna be informed to fly to Paris in springtime.
What about other cast members?did u get any email or sth?
Yeah the performers get put in the talent pool for a maximum of 6 months and if you haven't heard from them within that time then you have to re-audition.
Hey, Ericsake.
I attended the Athens day as well.
I guess it went pretty well since i'm in the talent pool.
Now,waiting.
I told them that i'm not available during summer so i guess they may offer me a contract for Easter or for some other short period of time.
Congrats mrl!!!
I was in the Athens session as well,though i guess u could hardly know who i am lol:P
Anyways, i opted for the 8month contract,hope there will be a vacant position for me at that time,coz i really wanna stay in Paris for a long time :)))
By the way,whom of the three did u interview with?
Don't know if this fits here or not but I'm unsure where to post this :)
I'm ringing DLP on monday to confirm that I want the Christmas job (yay!), but when will I know which residence I'll be in? and also what about getting to the parks? is there a shuttle bus or something? also food wise (while in the residence) is there a supermarket near by, or is there like a cafeteria in the residence? just so I can plan ahead (money wise) thanks
Jess :)
Quote from: "MickeyMouse11"Don't know if this fits here or not but I'm unsure where to post this :)
I'm ringing DLP on monday to confirm that I want the Christmas job (yay!), but when will I know which residence I'll be in? and also what about getting to the parks? is there a shuttle bus or something? also food wise (while in the residence) is there a supermarket near by, or is there like a cafeteria in the residence? just so I can plan ahead (money wise) thanks
Jess :)
When I worked for DLP in the summer I didn't find out which residence I was in until I arrived. With regards to getting to the park there is a public bus which you pay for and DLP will reimburse you 75%. Food wise there is a large supermarket near by and there are cafeterias in the Disney park for cast members.
I'll be working for Disney at Christmas too =] I hope what I said is helpful
hello, Jess again :P
Just wondering, is anyone else working on attractions, and if so, do you think Doc Martens (with steel toe caps) would be acceptable work shoes? as i don't want to buy them then get told when i arrive that they are not right.
Merci, thank you!
Hi again!
Could somebody send me a link through which I can communicate with the casting centre?or their email anyway :)
Thanks in advance!
Quote from: "WendyDarling"Quote from: "katieandthebeast"I received my contract today! Haven't received an e-mail though, so still a little confused about what's going on. For short contracts (1 week), are you entitled to accommodation on site?
You got the contract in the post but you didn't get the email yet? That's strange. I've got the email but just waiting on the contract! Yes we get the cast member accommodation, it's €10 per night. Do you know what you're doing?? Loads of people seem to know, but all I know is I'm in a shop.... that's all. Dying to find out!!
Do you know where you are posted yet? I know i'm in a shop in Walt Disney Studios but don't know anything other than that. What date are you due to arrive?
Heya!
I was wondering if anyone went to the London recruitment event last month and got through? I got my email about the Talent Pool but I was just wondering if anyone has heard anything else already? I applied for the six month contract with the new scheme where you'll be able to get a language course as well and as they said, people need to be available to start in February or March the latest. So I'm wondering how strict they are about the 2 month notification? I have to attend a wedding in Australia in mid January and haven't booked my ticket back as I'd like to hear from Disney before and then be back in Europe on time.
What are your experiences guys with the time spent in the Talent Pool and how quickly did you get to actually working there?
As I'm new to this site, I'd really appreciate any information you could give me :D
Thanks!
Ragne
Heeey! Just wondering if anyones coming over to work for christmas?? :D
hope everyones alright x
I am (;
Heya everyone...I have not been on this forum in AGES (literally years).
Basically, I auditioned in Leeds in march 2011 for character and parade, and in July 2011 I got the call and went out for summer 2011 and worked as character only.
From my audition experience... id say over 200 people were at the audition, over 50 got put on the books, and only FIVE of us got to disneyland paris. So as you can tell, it is very difficult and it is doesnt matter how good you are as a dancer/ animator...disney is totally based on Height for character and parade. So dont worry too much, as it all depends if you fall into the height category for what they are looking for. As i said...only five of us from the audition got to go to Disney, so GOOD LUCK to everyone and don't give up!!
xxx
@rebecca
No one cares.
Go and get your super awesome roommate shes the bomb. (y)
My roommate is a pain tbh, she's not even excited about Christmas.
Quote from: "katieandthebeast"Quote from: "WendyDarling"Quote from: "katieandthebeast"I received my contract today! Haven't received an e-mail though, so still a little confused about what's going on. For short contracts (1 week), are you entitled to accommodation on site?
You got the contract in the post but you didn't get the email yet? That's strange. I've got the email but just waiting on the contract! Yes we get the cast member accommodation, it's €10 per night. Do you know what you're doing?? Loads of people seem to know, but all I know is I'm in a shop.... that's all. Dying to find out!!
Do you know where you are posted yet? I know i'm in a shop in Walt Disney Studios but don't know anything other than that. What date are you due to arrive?
Hi sorry for the late reply, I hadn't been on this site in ages. I arrive on Friday. I don't know what shop I'm in, but I'll find out soon enough. I'm so excited, there are no words!!! :D
Rebecca im gonna christmas so hard on you on that morning that you're gonna be so mad :p
do you even want a xmas morning sangria cuz you're not going the right way about it!!!!!!!!! ;)
@wendydarling let us know as soon as you know your shop!!! im on main street :D we arrive thursday. x
Nat you always promise morning sangria but it never happens!
NEVER HAVE BEFORE !!! but we will. sorry this is chat for facebook/text but hey guys were just giving you an insite into disney living. ;) lol! we dont drink on work days i promise. O:)
You got the contract in the post but you didn't get the email yet? That's strange. I've got the email but just waiting on the contract! Yes we get the cast member accommodation, it's €10 per night. Do you know what you're doing?? Loads of people seem to know, but all I know is I'm in a shop.... that's all. Dying to find out!![/quote]
Do you know where you are posted yet? I know i'm in a shop in Walt Disney Studios but don't know anything other than that. What date are you due to arrive?[/quote]
Hi sorry for the late reply, I hadn't been on this site in ages. I arrive on Friday. I don't know what shop I'm in, but I'll find out soon enough. I'm so excited, there are no words!!! :D[/quote]
Exciting! :) How long are you working for? I'm arriving a week on Friday
I know this is random, but does anyone know anything about how early the buses run from the accommodation to the parc entrance, or if this is walkable? To catch my coach back home I have to be at CDG for 7/8am, and so i'm hoping to catch the TGV at 7:45am.
Thanks :)
I arrive on Friday 21st and leave on Jan 7th. I really really hope I get a shop on Main Street.... I would love the Emporium... but I'll take anywhere :D
@Katieandthebeast ... the bus is number 34 and it runs starting about 6;30/7.. or earlier. All depends on the time of year but its something like that. :P :)
just applied for the next casting in Berlin at the end of January. Let's see if I can go again
Thank you for the reply _Natalie_x! I'm not so worried about it anymore :)
Hopefully I will see you at some point WendyDarling, i'm also there until the 7th Jan, but think i'm in a shop in Walt Disney Studios, it will be exciting wherever we are :D
I'm just concerned that my French won't be good enough.
_Natalie_x ...Are you working at Disneyland...I remember you were one of the people from the beginning of this forum when i first used to read it and you were determined to be out there...Im so pleased for you if you are xxx
haha hey smallblonde yessss i am !! i work in a boutique on mainstreet :D originally wanted to be in the parade but im so happy where i am now i wouldnt change it. Its all worked out !! You got in too didnt you? Are you heading back out there soon?? :D x
Hi, my I'm Klara and I've spent the last 2 days reading all 143 pages!
I'm in my first year of sixth form and 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 (It would 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, 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 whatever, but obviously I can't do everything as I do have school and my other extra curricular things to do as well.
Thank you so much for reading if you took the time to read my ridiculously long paragraph!
Klara :)
Heeeey Klara! I mean its one thing to read advice etc.. but if you really want to know what you can do better for the auditions, you have to just go to one and experience it first, and then decide from what you see or what you feel. I think theres no other true way to know 100% what you personally need to do because obviously its different for everyone!
With your language skills (awesome btw.. jealous you're bilingual!) you would easily be able to get into a job in merchandise/attractions/ even hotels.. so if you go on www.disneylandparis-casting.com (http://www.disneylandparis-casting.com"%20target="_blank"%20rel="nofollow) you can see the job offers there and whats available. :)
Hi everyone! I posted this on another topic but hoping someone here might be able to shed some light. I have an interview day for non cast member jobs (so shops/restuarants/etc) and had to choose a time slot online, but it is 3 hours long - is this like a general time frame for when they interview everyone, or will i actually be doing stuff for 3 hours?! thanks :)
Im pretty sure thats the time slot for everyone! You go in and they have a presentation, and a mini quiz. All for fun really but you learn abit more about Disneyland and the jobs. Then they say theyre going to be interviewing you in twos, so everyone find a partner and queue up, and thats the part that takes the longest, so if you;re not at the front of the queue then it could take forever because the mini interviews take about 10-15 minutes.
:D this is all obviously if the process hasnt changed!!! I interviewed over a year ago but thats what happened at mine. :D
Whens your interview..??
Natalie x
Ah that's awesome thanks Natalie!! I kinda hoped it would be something like that :) My interview is next month.. I'm a bit concerned as it's in France (I'm working over here atm) so I'm assuming it will all be in French, but hopefully it will go okay!!
Are you planning to interview again? xx
Nope! Once you do a contract I don't think you have to interview again for a while.. they just keep emailing offering more contracts, its like you're on the books for a while. :D if you're working over there now, surely you're good enough at french to understand the interview!!! You'll be fine!!!!!! :D Where are you working?? x
Ahhh when did you work then? No plans to go back?:) Yeahh I'm sure I'll understand I just worry I'll look really stupid in comparison to an actual French person if that makes sense haha. Thanks for the reassurance though :P I'm working as an English teaching assistant at the moment, so working in a French lycée, I'm hoping they will like the fact I have experience in France!xx
I worked in summer, at halloween then again at christmas.. :D No plans just yet but later this year! They will love the fact your working there already defo!!!! So good that you've got the experience and good french and english dont even worry at all. :) sounds exciting the job, you ready for a change though? x
Hi, everyone!!!!
I´m new at this site and i´m goin to start at Disney soon!!! :D I'm very excited about the trip .
Before i go, does anyone know if I can take my car with me and park it somewhere in the Disney residences? :)
Thanks for your reply Natalie! Yeah, I was thinking that because I'm bilingual it might be easier for me to get a job in one of the shops :) I'm just going to apply and audition for both kinds of jobs :) thanks for the advice! <3
Hey Den, congrats on the job, where are you from? Yes you'll be able to take your car, there are places to park in the residences and also on site at disneyland just for staff, im not sure if there are small charges for both though as i've never had a car over there!!! How long are you going for and where are you working?? :D
Welcome to the forum, x
Hello everyone,
congrats on the jobs. I was interviewd in Athens (for rides-shops-restaurants job positions) and they said I was in the talent pool. Since I'm not available for August I suppose they may need me during Easter.
Any idea on when to expect an e-mail?
Thanks guys! :)
Much love!
Pumpkin Alice x
Hello!
I'm finding this thread really uselful!
Im wondering is anyone applying for the recruitment session in Ireland?
Quote from: "Laura678"Hello!
I'm finding this thread really uselful!
Im wondering is anyone applying for the recruitment session in Ireland?
Hi Laura, my sister is applying for the interviews in Ireland. Last year they were held in March over two days, depending on the amount of people that apply, it'll probably be the same again this year... but if you haven't already, make sure you do it soon. If they don't get a good enough response from Irish applicants, the interviews will be in London... it wouldn't be worth their time flying over to Dublin for an interview with like 10 people.... so get all your friends to apply!!
Quote from: "WendyDarling"Quote from: "Laura678"Hello!
I'm finding this thread really uselful!
Im wondering is anyone applying for the recruitment session in Ireland?
Hi Laura, my sister is applying for the interviews in Ireland. Last year they were held in March over two days, depending on the amount of people that apply, it'll probably be the same again this year... but if you haven't already, make sure you do it soon. If they don't get a good enough response from Irish applicants, the interviews will be in London... it wouldn't be worth their time flying over to Dublin for an interview with like 10 people.... so get all your friends to apply!!
Thanks Wendy! Im going to apply this weekend! Although a weekend in London does sound tempting!
Hi there,
I have applied for a normal hospitality role recruitement sessionback in November and heard no reply, so i have just reapplied again.
Can anyone think of what i did wrong? As they don't specify that any experience is needed.
Also how long did they take to get back to you?
Also if I'm only available for work from the 10th July but can continue on all the way till the end of september should i tell them? Or will that scratch my chances?
So I've done it! I've applied! Fingers crossed I hear something positive back soon!
Rosie, just be honest with them, its not gonna hurt your chances because they need people at all different times of the year, then its not gonna waste your time for example if theyre only interviewing this time for spring, but then the next interview might be for summer, then that'll suit you better. :)
Laura, good for you!!!!! The start of a journey, terrifying yet exciting moment clicking apply isnt it :p
Best of luck to everyone :) x
Everytime my phone beeps with an email my heart jumps hoping its from Disney! I think the waiting is going to be the worst part!
Hi everyone! :)
I had an interview in London towards the end of January and made it into the "talent pool".
I then received an email offering me a contract and I start on the 2nd of March for the "Contrat de Professionalisation".
I just wondered if there was anyone else on here who is starting either the same or any contract around the same time?
Thanks :D x
hey Rosanna congratulations!! What the contrat de professionalisation ive never heard of that?! Where will you be working..??
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Hi everyone! Good luck to all of you attending interviews soon, or waiting for responses! (:
I was wondering if any of you could give me some advice. I interviewed at the end of 2011 for a summer 2012 contract and got put through to the talent pool, but never got offered a role in the end. They emailed me to ask me if I'd like to update my availability so I said I would be able to do Christmas 2012 or summer 2013, but I never heard back after that. Christmas went by without any word from Disney, and now I'm wondering what I should do about summer. At the interview they stressed that you shouldn't email them because if they have something to offer, they'll get in touch with you, but do you think it would be worth emailing them since it's been over a year? Does anyone know if a place in the talent pool stops being valid after a certain amount of time?
Any advice would be appreciated!
Cendrillon I also interviewed in September 2011 and didn't hear anything for Christmas 2011 or summer 2012, but still got offered a contract for Christmas 2012 :) So perhaps try waiting a little longer to hear from them, or send them a quick e-mail to let them know that you're still interested.
Id email again cendrillon because they just emailed my friend asking for his availability again and theyll get in touch if theyres anything. So id write again. :D
Hi again, just a quick Q about the application form they email you to take to the interview, when it says 'work references and referrals' does it want you to write about your experience, or just names/contacts, or someone to write a reference for you?! xxx
just names and address/contact details of a present/old employer and someone that you know like an old teacher or family friend. Something like that. :D x
Thanks for the advice, Katie and Natalie! I went for it and sent them another wee email... keeping my fingers crossed for third time lucky!
Hello everyone from Athens-Greece....I got also my contract for 6-month period "Contrat de Professionalisation" started on 2nd March. I have to be there on 1st March...does anybody else will be on the same day?
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"hey Rosanna congratulations!! What the contrat de professionalisation ive never heard of that?! Where will you be working..??
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Hi Natalie, thanks I'm looking forward to it! It's a normal contract but you work about 80% of the time and then the rest is classes. So I'll be doing some more French lessons but you can also do business and things. But I'll be working in one if the boutiques :)
Ohhh that sounds so good I wish I could do that! French classes on the side would have been mega helpful for me :L is that because you're at uni or something too?? x
Yeah as soon as they mentioned it in the presentation I was like "that is definitely for me!" ha! Well no I'm not at uni although I can see it'd be a really good way to do your year abroad or something though. So have you worked at Disney already then? xx
That wasnt even a option when i started so thats awesome theyve brought it in!! could you state which kind of contract you'd prefer?? That options available to just anyone then? Yea I started last year with a contract from April to September.. then went back for Halloween in October and again for Christmas and New years!! Cant get enough clearly. Damn it Disney pulling me back.. :P hahaha ! Are you excited?! x
Quote from: "dolphin5"Hello everyone from Athens-Greece....I got also my contract for 6-month period "Contrat de Professionalisation" started on 2nd March. I have to be there on 1st March...does anybody else will be on the same day?
Hello!! We are also from Greece and we are coming to work (me and my twin brother) the 1st of March!!
Hello there!!We are twin bothers from Greece and we are coming to work in Disney the 1st of March!! If there are others who will be working this period, please let us know!:)
Yeah I think it's just new this year but couldn't say for sure! Well yeah in my interview I just said that I was quite interested in it and that's the one I got so very much looking forward to it! I've wanted to work at Disney for like ever! I'd had an interview 2 years ago but my French wasn't good enough at the time so extra pleased that I'm going now! Ha x
Hi everyone :) got this email: "As part of our talent pool, we would like to call you on February 20th either between 10AM and 13PM or 14.30 PM and 17.30 PM (French time) to offer you a contract corresponding the following periods only:
- Seasonnal contracts
-> starting in February, March, April, May or June ending either Sept 02nd or Sept 30th."
Anyone else get the same one? Do you reckon they'll ring me in French, because my French isn't too good haha I've been in the talent pool for 2 years so really hoping I get it this summer! :) xx
ohhh how exciting its finally happening!!! Are you sure they're gonna ring you and not the other way around..?? I've never known it that they ring its usually everyone rings them and they give you a contract then.. congrats though!!! exciting! x
sorry i just didnt even answer your question but yes i'm pretty sure it will be in french unless you are really struggling then theyll probs go to english. Should be ok though its pretty basic, x
Had to book a time slot for them to ring me in, may get practicing on my French haha Thanks! Fingers crossed :) xx
Oh wow thats so unusual!! Itll be fine :D I expect they'll probably just say things like "Tu es disponible quand?" so just make sure you know you're dates in french like from when you can work.. then theyll probably confirm your details and place of work. To be honest, it shouldnt be too bad if you miss things because all the information will be in the contract, as long as the dates are correct and your contact information, you can catch up on the rest !! :p
Quote from: "IrishLady"Hi everyone :) got this email: "As part of our talent pool, we would like to call you on February 20th either between 10AM and 13PM or 14.30 PM and 17.30 PM (French time) to offer you a contract corresponding the following periods only:
- Seasonnal contracts
-> starting in February, March, April, May or June ending either Sept 02nd or Sept 30th."
Anyone else get the same one? Do you reckon they'll ring me in French, because my French isn't too good haha I've been in the talent pool for 2 years so really hoping I get it this summer! :) xx
Go n-éirí and t-ádh leat!! The best of luck to you! I'm still waiting to hear something back! It's been 2 weeks now since I applied for the Dublin recruitment session!
Thank you! Best of luck to you too, let me know how you get on :) xx
Noellie rang me and she said only contracts up until May are open at the moment so she's going to ring as soon as June contracts open :) so there's still hope for us all whooo! Best of luck everyone :) Sinead x
How long after people applied did they hear back? Did ye normally wait the three weeks or was it sooner?
Hey all,
So I am new here! I'm currently studying at University, and in September starting my PGCE course for primary school teaching. I have been looking at the possibility of working at Disneyland Paris for the Summer period, but completely unaware of how any of this works. I wouldn't be looking for a character role, more for a shop or ride assistant, something like that. Any idea how I go about applying for these? Do you need to audition or is it a case of CV and interviews? Also, my fiance who is currently training as a play therapist is also interested, it's something we would like to experience together! If we were both to get very lucky and got jobs there for the Summer, are we able to request that we are put to live together? Sorry for all the questions, I am completely clueless. Also, how long would be the minimum I could work there, for example, can you just do July and August?
Thanks!
Hey there,
I did an interview in Dublin last year in the hopes of getting a summer contract to work in maintenance. I got through to the talent pool but they never offered me a contract for the summer - only for this Christmas, which I couldn't take because of college. They emailed me today offering me a job in a restaurant for the summer starting in a month of my choosing, I have to ring on Wednesday. Really pumped, but mostly terrified because I haven't spoken French since last May. Does anyone know how these phonecalls go down? Also wondering if anyone else from Ireland got this email today? If this actually works out and I get a contract I'd love to meet a few people before going over this summer. :)
@VigBasil: Congrats! I'm sure the call will be fine, they'll speak as slowly and clearly as you need them to - they must be used to doing it by now! Hope you have a brilliant summer if it all works out (:
I emailed them 2 weeks ago to ask about summer contracts, but I haven't heard anything back. Definitely starting to lose hope now...!
Quote from: "Cendrillon"@VigBasil: Congrats! I'm sure the call will be fine, they'll speak as slowly and clearly as you need them to - they must be used to doing it by now! Hope you have a brilliant summer if it all works out (:
I emailed them 2 weeks ago to ask about summer contracts, but I haven't heard anything back. Definitely starting to lose hope now...!
Thanks a lot. :) I can remember last April when some of my friends were getting their emails, they were all very spaced out so I wouldn't start losing hope just yet. Keep the faith 8)
@vigbasil the phonecall should be pretty standard, when I did mine i swear I hadnt done french for like 2 years :L itll just be a case of "when are you available".. how long do you want the contract for and checking theyve got your details right in the system then telling you the contract. wont last long!! x
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"@vigbasil the phonecall should be pretty standard, when I did mine i swear I hadnt done french for like 2 years :L itll just be a case of "when are you available".. how long do you want the contract for and checking theyve got your details right in the system then telling you the contract. wont last long!! x
Okay, that definitely sounds doable! I appreciate that, thanks!
Quote from: "VigBasil"Hey there,
I did an interview in Dublin last year in the hopes of getting a summer contract to work in maintenance. I got through to the talent pool but they never offered me a contract for the summer - only for this Christmas, which I couldn't take because of college. They emailed me today offering me a job in a restaurant for the summer starting in a month of my choosing, I have to ring on Wednesday. Really pumped, but mostly terrified because I haven't spoken French since last May. Does anyone know how these phonecalls go down? Also wondering if anyone else from Ireland got this email today? If this actually works out and I get a contract I'd love to meet a few people before going over this summer. :)
I got the same email today! And I'm also from Ireland :) Have my finals in May so hoping to head in June but so scared that I won't get through on the phone or won't have good enough French :/ Best of luck with it though :)
Quote from: "IrishLady"I got the same email today! And I'm also from Ireland :) Have my finals in May so hoping to head in June but so scared that I won't get through on the phone or won't have good enough French :/ Best of luck with it though :)
Good luck to you too, I remember last year on the forums some people had trouble getting through. I'd say they sorted it for this year, & we're the first round of summer offers anyway so maybe it won't be as packed. I have exams at the end of May, so I could go at the end of them, or maybe wait until the end of June, because I'm going on holidays to Paris anyway with my sister for 5 days when she finishes her Leaving Cert. Can't decide whether I should go in May and be cheeky and ask for 5 days off or just go at the end of June. Decisionsssssss
Yeah I know what you mean! I'll just tell them I'm free from the start of June and see what they say, gonna start preparing a few sentences in French for this phone call haha are you going to ring them at 9 o clock yeah? It would be great to know someone from Ireland heading over if we got it :) eeeep! x
Quote from: "IrishLady"Yeah I know what you mean! I'll just tell them I'm free from the start of June and see what they say, gonna start preparing a few sentences in French for this phone call haha are you going to ring them at 9 o clock yeah? It would be great to know someone from Ireland heading over if we got it :) eeeep! x
My email said 10am, I'm gonna ring then definitely, even though I'll probably be nursing a hangover. :( It'll be worth it. Will be preparing some French as well, definitely! Yeah it'd be waaay less intimidating, I'm sure there'll be loads of Irish people once the new recruits get contracts around April as well.
vig if i were you id do the holiday with ur sis then go to paris after so you dont have to worry about days off.. i think i asked for my first one about 3 months in and even then it s**t me up abit asking in french and took me weeks to ask ahahahah :p just think itd probs be better not to put that stress on yourself you know what i mean?
well done both of you for the email though... the journeys beginning!!!!!!! ;)very exciting
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"vig if i were you id do the holiday with ur sis then go to paris after so you dont have to worry about days off.. i think i asked for my first one about 3 months in and even then it s**t me up abit asking in french and took me weeks to ask ahahahah :p just think itd probs be better not to put that stress on yourself you know what i mean?
well done both of you for the email though... the journeys beginning!!!!!!! ;)very exciting
Mm yeah that's probably the best thing to do, I get so nervous about things like that, wouldn't be able to handle it in another language. Danke b. :)
I think that's 10 French time so 9 Irish time! :) Natalie will you be over there this summer yourself? It's all so exciting eeep!
theres like the whole form filling in process aswell its a right farce.. are you both gonna be working in restaurantation???
no I had an offer a few weeks ago but I turned it down because it started in march and ive gotta be home for something in april so I thought theres no point for the exact reasons above!!! Haha but hopefully il be back soon!
Hi! I am an Italian girl who is in erasmus in Ireland, so I'll take part at the recruitement session in Dublin! or at least I hope so... I still have to send my application. Do you think it's too late? and do you know how many chances can I have to get the job if I am availbale only for 2 months in summer? Thank you! :)
So I leave on Friday to start my contract and I'm really excited but getting so nervous as well! Anyone else starting this weekend too? Any last minute preparation tips for before I go from any veteran cast members? :) x
BE PREPAAAAAARRREDDDDDDDDDD
i hope you sung that like scar. <3 Noooo nothing to say really just make sure you've got all the documents ur gonna need (contract, housing etc) easily accessible and not in your suitcase because its gonna make everything a whole lot less stressful when you get to fantasia and your accomodation. :)
@Ambra Ciao!! You should apply as soon as possible! And you still have a good chance for just 2 months in the summer, lots of people do contracts like those, you just need to be quick :)
Ha is there any other way?
Ok thanks - positive I'm going to forget something but hopefully it won't be anything too important! :)
Hey guys,
I just got a job as a waitress in Billy Bob's starting on the 25th march and finishing in september. I was wondering if anybody knew if as cast members you get discounted entry to the parks or anything for friends and family as I'd love someone to come visit me in the time I'm out there?
And is anyone else heading out at the end of march/ has anyone else ever worked in billy bob's? I've been to disneyland paris tonnes of times but never to billy bob's!! :)
After 2 months I think you get a couple of free entry passes, but I'm not a CM so don't quote me on that.
Billy Bob's is a good place. Thanks to it's live music and dance classes it's usually a lively environment. And well done on getting a job :)
Billy bobs is aaawwwweeesssooommee. Its like THE cast member hang out ha :D never eaten there but i always wanted to ! :( Itll be fun. :)
I think yea its after 3 months and once per month you get 3 free guests which all have to be used at the same time. Like you cant just use one and save the other 2 for later that month, its like one for all hahaa. I think you can use them earlier than the 3rd month though, its just you have to have 3 months ancienity then you get 3 guests for each month you;ve got left. Sorry this probably isnt very clear its just I am not too sure either if the rules have changed since i was there, or what I even got. :p
Congrats on getting the job!! Otherwise if all that ^^^ doesnt make sence then you get 10% off park ticket prices, and if you dont have your free passes, you could ask(beg) another cast member to let your friend in seen as some CDIs have about 15 a year which they just dont need. :) ull suss it out! x
Officially got my contract! Phonecall was a disaster, I had a whole dialogue prepared in front of me but as soon as I (finally) got through he started babbling away, I nearly died. Working in Pizzeria Bella Notte from the 29th of June until the 30th of September. So pumped!
Ohh no !! did he start in english after a while..?? Good that you've got your contract tho!!! how exciting. :D x
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Ohh no !! did he start in english after a while..?? Good that you've got your contract tho!!! how exciting. :D x
Yeah he was kind of switching back and forth, he was laughing about how bad his English was and I was laughing about how bad my French was, which is completely not the same thing because these people are hiring me so really I should speak their language. :oops: I am so so rusty, going to have to revise a bit before June. Yeah I'm really excited now that it's definite, hasn't really sunk in yet. :D
I got a contract too :D Except she didn't tell me where I'd be working? Just that I'd be a waitress.. Presume its for one of the hotels :) I'm so excited :)
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Uh oh! So I don't have a copy of my Birth Certificate in French and I leave at 6am tomorrow morning. Is there somewhere I can get in translated once I get to Paris? Does everyone always have their birth certificate translated or does anyone know if British birth certificates are in European Format anyway? :S x
OMG U GO TOMORROW THATS SO EXCCIIIITTINNNGG!! I never got mine translated and i was there for 5 months.. and they never once asked for it. So i dont really know why you need it.. id just leave it at home for now and if the situation arrises then you can ask your family to sort it and email it you or something but unless any one knows different, ive never needed it.
Hows it going people who are out there now?! x
Does anyone know how long it should take for my contract to come in the post?
Quote from: "VigBasil"Does anyone know how long it should take for my contract to come in the post?
I got offered a contract last wednesday and I'm still waiting on mine so don't worry!
Quote from: "VigBasil"Does anyone know how long it should take for my contract to come in the post?
Hi, I had my phonecall in the middle of January and I'm still waiting on my contract! I emailed them, but as per usual, they didn't reply. Just have to wait and see.
Where will you be working and when do you start? :)
So, I've been here for almost a week now and phew! What a lot of information! I have my first proper day of work tomorrow and boy am I nervous but I'm just gonna give it my all and hope for the best!
They sure do bombard you with a LOT of information on the first few days which has caused some stress but once I did my caisse training I felt a little better about everything so fingers crossed I remember everything for tomorrow - wish me luck!
Also, I never actually received a contract in the post - I just had to sign it on arrival but I don't know if that's the same for everyone or not!
Quote from: "WendyDarling"Quote from: "VigBasil"Does anyone know how long it should take for my contract to come in the post?
Hi, I had my phonecall in the middle of January and I'm still waiting on my contract! I emailed them, but as per usual, they didn't reply. Just have to wait and see.
Where will you be working and when do you start? :)
That sounds grand, I got an email from them yesterday to activate my account for the Cast Members website so I think I'm safe. Working in Pizzeria Bella Notte from the 29th of June for 3 months. :) How about you?
Hey everyone! :D
Just wondering if anyone on here is heading to the audition on March 21st in London. I'm flying over from south Ireland for it. I'm nervous and excited but mostly nervous!! I'm 19 and going on my own, and not even going to lie, I'm pretty scared! :P I've never been to London, or a DL audition before! It would be nice to know a few faces when I get there!
Quote from: "VigBasil"Quote from: "WendyDarling"Quote from: "VigBasil"Does anyone know how long it should take for my contract to come in the post?
Hi, I had my phonecall in the middle of January and I'm still waiting on my contract! I emailed them, but as per usual, they didn't reply. Just have to wait and see.
Where will you be working and when do you start? :)
That sounds grand, I got an email from them yesterday to activate my account for the Cast Members website so I think I'm safe. Working in Pizzeria Bella Notte from the 29th of June for 3 months. :) How about you?
Oh very nice! I'll have to pop in and get some pizza when I'm over ;)
I'll be working in a boutique (somewhere...) from 6th July until the 31st August. It's about 8 weeks. And my sister has got an interview on the 27th March, so I'm really hoping she gets a summer contract as well, cos that would just be AMAZING!
Hey everyone :)
Em I got offered a contract last wednesday week (27th Feb) and I took it (obviously :P) but I've heard absolutely nothing from Disney since then. Is this normal or should I email someone? I'm starting the 1st of June!
Thanks :)
nope just leave it niamh! they're not good at communication.. i expect the contract will be in the post. thats probably the only thing you'll have from them until maybe a week before.
wheres your contract for? x
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"nope just leave it niamh! they're not good at communication.. i expect the contract will be in the post. thats probably the only thing you'll have from them until maybe a week before.
wheres your contract for? x
Thanks for your reply :)
I'm not actually sure. Its as a waitress but in the whole confusion I can't remember if she specified table or buffet waitress but she mentioned both. So I'm just waiting for my contract to find out :P
Haha yea itll all be fine! you've got ages anyway til you need to know anything for sure :) x
I got my contract in the post yesterday. Can't wait to start! :D
Anybody going to the Dublin interviews on 27th/28th March, will y'all please post if you get a summer contract?? My sister's got her interview on the 27th March and I want to know as soon as the Dublin contracts are given out.
Merci beaucoup :)
hi everyone :) i got my contract and i will be working as a "employee de restauration" starting the 25th march 2013, Is there anyone working in the same field? does any one knows which restaurant they will be working at before hand? and is there any one who has worked there to kind a give a hint as to what it like. xx
hi got my contract starting the 25th march, has anyone an experience working as "employee de restauration"?
Hey so I was just wondering, how long does it take to hear back after the interview normally? what information do they chose people for for interviews like what work experience is needed etc... and do are the interviews in March the last ones for the summer positions? :S
Quote from: "sjsmith1992"Hey so I was just wondering, how long does it take to hear back after the interview normally? what information do they chose people for for interviews like what work experience is needed etc... and do are the interviews in March the last ones for the summer positions? :S
According to people who've gone through it already, they advise 10 days from interview to response. Some people may wait more (very rare though).
I'm not sure about the interviews, but the job offer is still on the casting website, there's a chance they might pop back before summer. Who knows?
My sister had her interview in Dublin 2 days ago and she got the email today letting her know she's now in the Talent Pool :)
Hi everybody!
I'll be working in Restauration (Fast Food) at the ending of April. anyone else is already working there or has already worked? I'd like some tips or anecdotes. thanks a lot :)
WendyDarling,
How long after your interview did u find out you got the position?
Quote from: "sjsmith1992"WendyDarling,
How long after your interview did u find out you got the position?
My interview was the 12th March (I think) and the summer contracts were emailed to everyone around the 19th April. So only about 5 weeks after the interview!
Hey guys,
just a quick question, does Disneyland Paris over like a summer contract like June to August?
:)
Quote from: "DisneyG83"Hey guys,
just a quick question, does Disneyland Paris over like a summer contract like June to August?
:)
Yes they offer all different types of contracts. The beginning of June to the end of August would be the most popular contract, so if you're free to work for the full 3 months you stand a good chance. I think the minimum contract you can get for summer is 8 weeks.
wendydarling,
Did u work there last summer and just get another contract or did u have an interview this summer aswell? and were u put into the talent pool and then given the position a bit after or which?
Hello everyone,
I am applying for a job in Disneyland, preferably in a restaurant, starting at the beginning of June. I had my interview in London last week. Thankfully got in the Talent pool a couple of days later. Now I am wondering when and should I be expecting a contract soon ?
Thanks in advance for taking the time to reply to my query !
Quote from: "sjsmith1992"wendydarling,
Did u work there last summer and just get another contract or did u have an interview this summer aswell? and were u put into the talent pool and then given the position a bit after or which?
Hi, I worked there last Christmas, and I got an email in January asking me would I like a summer contract and I rang them up to say yes. I didn't have to be interviewed again.
As for the talent pool, I was waiting a really long time! I didn't get offered a summer contract, so I had been in the talent pool since March, and I didn't hear from them until October, when they offered me a Christmas contract.
The people who got offered summer contracts last year (in Ireland anyway...) they had their interview in March and about 5 weeks later they were offered summer contracts.
Hi! Does anyone know if, for summer contracts, they wait until they have finished all the interviews before giving out contracts?
I was interviewed in France in February and found out pretty soon after that I was in the talent pool but have heard nothing since... I know GB/Ireland interviews were more recently so thought maybe they wait until theyve seen everyone?
Also does anyone know when is the latest date they can contact you for a summer contract? I told them I could start in May so wondering how long I should wait before accepting that I'm not employed haha :(
Hi! Does anyone know if, for summer contracts, they wait until they have finished all the interviews before giving out contracts?
I was interviewed in France in February and found out pretty soon after that I was in the talent pool but have heard nothing since... I know GB/Ireland interviews were more recently so thought maybe they wait until theyve seen everyone?
Also does anyone know when is the latest date they can contact you for a summer contract? I told them I could start in May so wondering how long I should wait before accepting that I'm not employed haha :(
Hi got a question for you guys , my Disney peeps ! haha
I recently auditioned and got through as a character. So obviously i am extremely overwhelmed and happy by that . I am on the waiting list and have been since my audition date 21st march and was wondering how long they take to offer contracts for entertainment, roughly. and do they contact you vire phone or email ? I am Sooo anxious have been checking emails twice a day !!! Thanks guys , I don't know about you but i really feel a sense of community and family when on this forum. One Disney fan looking out for another ! haha :)
ok another question my friends,
since reading through the posts i was looking through trying to find the music , i know the party gras is still the same for the animation ( gave me shivers thinking about the audition and seemed to make me feel nervous for no reason ! ) also the dance music , for the dancing section ( round 2) that has changed since 2010 when someone posted it. anyone who has also recently been, in march or this year what was the music used in the dance section. you could here mickey laugh at the end if i remember correctly. cheers guys !!! and keep dreaming ! :)
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ok , seems to only be me on here atm , haha ow well! haha.
I have just found out the new music for the auditions this year , in the dance section (round 2) that is. This is what they played at the march london auditions 21st and 22nd this year. it was the 'Soundsational parade music' search it on youtube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8Aw9mdKfuc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8Aw9mdKfuc%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow) there it is , good luck to everyone taking an audition this year !! ..... im so anxious at the moment as on the waiting list for a character only performer and its been 3 weeks already since the audition !!! PANIC !!! :s
Hey guys!
Its great to read these posts, everyone seems to be in a similar position! I went to an interview in London on the 26th and then heard I was in the talent pool a few days later :D I've been looking through this forum and it seems people heard about Summer contracts on the 19th of April last year so I don't know if that means it will be around that time for this years talent pool??? I'm just trying not to get too excited, from reading through the forum not everybody gets a summer contract even if you are in the talent pool. Crazy excited, but just want to know!! So I guess we wait until around the 19th???
Great to chat to you guys! :D
Quote from: "Yvette92"Hello everyone,
I am applying for a job in Disneyland, preferably in a restaurant, starting at the beginning of June. I had my interview in London last week. Thankfully got in the Talent pool a couple of days later. Now I am wondering when and should I be expecting a contract soon ?
Thanks in advance for taking the time to reply to my query !
Hey Yvette! :D
I also had an interview on the 26th of March and got a reply a few days later saying I was in the talent pool. I've been reading through this forum and it looks like the summer contracts were emailed out on the 19th of April last year. So maybe they will be out around that time this year? But it also looks like even if you are in the talent pool you may not get offered a summer contract... I'm going crazy as I just want to know!! It would be amazing to work at Disney, the suspense is killing me! It looks like most people do, but I'm so nervous and really just want to know!
Hope this helps, also I hope I haven't just worried you more.....sorry! I hope we hear soon!!
xxx
hay Christie,
congrats on getting in the talent pool !!! amazing !! , I am in the same thing but for auditions , the talent pool/waiting list. Same here soo nervous and i just really want to know and get out there ! Glad to hear someone is in the same situation as me haha. Year apparently jobs may be slim this year so we can only hope for the best !! what area did u apply to work in ? and what are your contract dates ? would be cool if we both ended up working there this summer ? :)
Hey!
Thanks! Same to you!! Is that for characters? Exciting! I applied for rides from June to the end of August, but I think for rides you need to be there until the end of september..... will see! What dates did you apply for? Its great to hear you are in the same situation! Its killing me not knowing what's going on! Yeah apparently since they took on more permanent staff to cover the 20th anniversary there will be less part timers like us... so hopefully we get a contract!!!
yer character performer was what i auditioned for , my dates are 5 July - December 20th , I am sure you will be fine , as alot of people have been saying to me , we can't work out when they will call or what they will say as it completely depends on the individual and luck , i suppose , grab a 4 leaf clover now !! :) im gunna start looking for one ! ok ( fun question ) what would be your ideal attraction to work on and why ?? haha
Haha I better get looking for one!! Well they asked in the interview which ride I would like and I said either Thunder mountain or the Pirates of the Caribbean because they are my mums favourite rides haha! What character would you like to be? :D
what character , good question well my height range cover the chip n dale ( tic n tac , as they r called over there , weird right!) and possibly pluto amongst others and yer those are amazing characters and fun energetic ones to play as well ( not like eyoer who just mopes around shrugging the whole time, hahaha! . Amazing they are both my favorite rides to , pirates is soo fun to work on as you get to put on a costume when working and can put a pirate like way of talking and stuff ( you will have so much fun ) more so then say if you did peter pans flight or something pretty standard. So jealous, well i will defo come and see you then , as that's a must do ride !! Haha
I love chip and dale! Great pair! Haha well we need to get a contract first.... fingers crossed we hear soon!!! x
year defo ! , Hopefully mid to end of may , if not sooner, let me know what ur situation is as love hearing of people's Disney Successes! ( ok another fun question haha , love these!) have you visited any of the other parks and if so what do you think in comparison to Disneyland paris ? and why did u choose to work at Paris , out of interest? , how come none of the other parks ? :) :) :) :)
Will do, if successful!! Haha erm, I chose the Paris park due to the multicultural aspect I guess, improve French and maybe pick up another few languages. What about you?? I've visited the park in California, Florida and the Paris, I've been quite lucky :) I think they are all really different. x
Um, I chose Paris coz of its close to home ,if anything where to happen , like break something ( touch wood), I live in the uk , so a 2 hours train ride and its also not as big as WDW so yer . I have been to Florida and paris but not california , haha was in LA recently and there was a bus leaving outside our hotel to disneyland everyday, but sadly could not go :(
Have you received any emails yet since the talent pool email ?
Hey guys, quick question! :) I did an interview last March in Dublin and got put into the talent pool. I was not offered a summer contract because of my availability dates. Then, they emailed me saying that I would be considered for a Christmas position, but I heard nothing from them. Now, I have emailed Noellie and the general email address a few times asking them whether or not I will be considered for a position this year or if I would have to do another interview to get into the talent pool again.
Could anybody advise me as to where I stand? Do i have any chance of getting offered a contract for this summer?
Hey guys,
I'm in the same position as most, had an interview in London and got into the Talent Pool...now just waiting for something so I can leave Scotland waaaaah!
Quote from: "tarajanelovesshoes"For people who have previously worked at Disney and are from the UK, what did you do about your mobiles? Did you get a sim card in France and put it in your phone/another if yours is locked to a network? Cos I have an iPhone on contract which I can't use in France because it will cost me loads, so I wondered what the options were..
also..if/when I am out there (yet to receive a contract, but fingers crossed!) I want to be able to use Facebook and Skype to contact home, would I be stupid to bring my laptop with me? Or do other people do that?
Thanksssss!
I hope you cannot use any other sim with your iPhone unless it is unlocked. If you are planning to make your visit before the contract you have to unlock it. As iPhone goes with remote unlocking it is easy and simple to get it unlocked. When I had the same issue during my travel I preferred a third party dealer to get the same done. if you are intrested try with Mobile-unlocker.com (//http://www.mobile-unlocker.com/apple-iphone/rs2wp9/) hope it will be helpful.. you can connect to Fb and skype without carrying your laptop...
Quote from: "tarajanelovesshoes"For people who have previously worked at Disney and are from the UK, what did you do about your mobiles? Did you get a sim card in France and put it in your phone/another if yours is locked to a network? Cos I have an iPhone on contract which I can't use in France because it will cost me loads, so I wondered what the options were..
also..if/when I am out there (yet to receive a contract, but fingers crossed!) I want to be able to use Facebook and Skype to contact home, would I be stupid to bring my laptop with me? Or do other people do that?
Thanksssss!
I hope you cannot use any other sim with your iPhone unless it is unlocked. If you are planning to make your visit before the contract you have to unlock it. As iPhone goes with remote unlocking it is easy and simple to get it unlocked. When I had the same issue during my travel I preferred a third party dealer to get the same done. if you are intrested try with Mobile-unlocker.com (//http://www.mobile-unlocker.com/apple-iphone/rs2wp9/) hope it will be helpful.. you can connect to Fb and skype without carrying your laptop...
yer im sorry about not getting the summer contract you wanted, i saw that when reading the forums. I think if you had not been offered a contract for summer and winter then you might be out of luck my freind as the talent pool and audition waiting list are only for 6 months and as you say it has been a year. however try calling the casting office directly to get an awnser and still if not then send a message on the dlp casting page of face book and then if still no awnser, try re-interviewing. just some idears and i hope you do get the contract you want! let me know what happens when trying to reach dlp casting :) :)
Hi mackattack, nice to see you around here again! I remember we were both in the same situation last year, waiting for offers that never showed up!
The exact same happened to me. I let them know I could do Christmas but never heard anything and then in February I emailed just to ask what the situation was and let them know I was available for summer, and I also asked if I needed to re-interview. I didn't get a reply so after a month I emailed again and this time I got a response straight away saying they had noted my new availability on their records. I haven't heard any more since.
However, I did read on the casting website that you don't get removed from the talent pool unless you specifically ask them to, so I think it's just a case of reminding them every now and then that you're still interested and still available!
this is amazing news for you guys!! i hope all your disney dreams come true this year around :) .....Meanwhile i am still waiting on the list for character only .... Hope i get the call , but i suppose its early days yet , as i auditioned on the 21st March. :) good luck you you guys anyway !
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hay Merida ,
Have you thought of using a sweat band to cover it up on your wrist as this would probs hide it and would make perfect sense to be wearing one as you are at an audition were movement and dance is a part of the requests ?
Just an idear any help with the audition , tips ect , hit me up
Sam :)
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yer true , that was not the best suggestion , sorry , yer just tell them and say you can cover it with make up , maybe try emailing the casting centre , telling them this before , just to see if they say defo no or yes come along , so if it is bad news (hopefully not) then you will know before paying to get to there. no you wouldn't get cut because of your tattoo , as the audition is based on ablitiy and what they are looking for at that specific time. so don't worry about the tattoo getting you cut , because as long as you make that clear , they should not have many problems.
Sam :)
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Hi Merida
yer you should be fine , even if they say no , still go along to the audition , the only place i can think that it might hold you back is if you wanted to be a face character , but if you can use make up to cover it then surly this won't be a problem . just out of intrest what is your aim ? a face character or fur character or parade or ?? :)
Sam :)
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Merida
I'm working at Disney just now and I have a tattoo on my wrist and nothing has been said about it. To be fair I work in the boutiques but still there are some people with nose piercings and stuff. I think that Paris isn't as strict as Disney in America :)
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The people chosen for face characters was asked at the audition if they had any tattooes or piercings. You are allowed to have 1 in each ear. But no tattoos...
Dear everyone!
I am new at this form and i am not English or American so my English isn't that good! But i am going to try my best!
I have been to Disney parade and character performer auditions before and I made it to the end everytime but then I was considerd a face character but at the end it didn't worked and there was nothing else in my lenght. To bad!
Does someone have the email adres from mr. Harding because i want to ask him a question. Stil doubting if I should email him.. But maybe i should try it.
Can anyone help me? Thank you so much!
you will do amazing in the audition , i am sure :) just constant smiling from the Minuet you walk into the building as the mouse is always watching. Let me know how the audition goes , whats the date and where ? , have an amazing time ! and if you have any questions about the audition just ask! :p
Sam :)
Hi everyone!
I'm new here and also been to Disney auditions before. Really want to work there some day! I was wondering if someone is able to give me the email adres from mr. Harding. I would like to ask him a question and was hoping someone could help me!
Thank you!
Quote from: "RosannaW8"Merida
I'm working at Disney just now and I have a tattoo on my wrist and nothing has been said about it. To be fair I work in the boutiques but still there are some people with nose piercings and stuff. I think that Paris isn't as strict as Disney in America :)
They asked the people that were picked out for face characters if they had any tattoos or piercings... You are only allowed to have 1 piercing in each ear...
This topic has been so helpful, thanks to everyone sharing their experience and tips here! I'm going to audition the 26th of May in Amsterdam and I was wondering if anyone else on this forum is going as well? I'm probably going by myself and if I can meet up with anyone it might be a little less scary. :P
Ahh! The wait is killing me! I'm the same Catherine, stuck in not so sunny Scotland! I hope we hear soon....What did you put as your start date?
Waiting ....Waiting ...Waiting aaahhh i just want to get out there now!!, anyone else out there at the moment ? whats the weather like? any developments or news going around and what the status on Armageddon is it still closed ? Hopefully i will get a call soon , but TBH they do have a lot of files to get through , if you think the amount of people they have auditioned. But still playing the waiting game is no fun :(
Yeah I understand they have soooo many people to sort out, but would rather it was a yes or no process rather than maybe you will get a contract......Will have to wait and see! AHHH!!! Hope we hear soon :) x
Uh, I really want a call to. Anyone in paris know who knows if there are a Lot of people who are leaving for summer or start school maybe? :)
Hey I'm Jess and I'm new to the forum. I have an audition in July and I was just looking for some help on how to do well, anything would be good, thanks guys (: .
Does anyone know how they contact you if you have a job? Is it by email or do they ring? I'm not going for a cast member job :)
Quote from: "hakunamatata"Does anyone know how they contact you if you have a job? Is it by email or do they ring? I'm not going for a cast member job :)
If you're lucky enough to get offered a contract, they will email you :)
or if you are going for a performance role , you will get contacted by phone , from the casting directer who did your audition :)
Anyone else heading out on the 28th of June? Would be great to know someone going around the same time :) so excited!
Hey guys,
has anyone received a summer contract offer already ? I am just curious as it has been repeatedly posted here that last year people got theirs on 19th . :roll:
Quote from: "Yvette92"Hey guys,
has anyone received a summer contract offer already ? I am just curious as it has been repeatedly posted here that last year people got theirs on 19th . :roll:
Hey Yvette,
Looking at last years posts people heard on the 19th. I know some people who got contracts straight away but I think it depends on your start date, i'm not really sure, and availability etc. I hope we hear soon :) Don't give up just yet! Maybe we will hear next week......... :thumbs:
Hi guys!!
I just got an email to attend a private audition on the 30th at "POLE EMPLOI Spectacle" in France for Parade, Character & Look A Likes!!
I'd be going all the way over from Ireland on my own, and it's pretty expensive for me as I'm totally broke! It's such short notice and such a risk, I don't know what to do!! :cry:
Has anyone been to a private audition before?
Do you think it would be worth my while going?
And I don't speak french so I'm pretty scared!! :oops:
Anyone have any advice? xxx
go for it ! , it will be worth the sacrifice of money , as if the worst happens you have experienced some disney magic and have had an extremely professional audition from disney , if the best happens you get it ! , as walt would say never give up on your dream , he never did, even with all the people saying the world will not pay to see full length cartoons! , so neither should you ! x :) Have fun and hope for the best !
anyone heard anything as far as jobs go ? its the 19th ! getting worried !
:oops:
Irish contracts were given out on the 19th April last year, but the interviews for last year were held a week earlier than the interviews for this year. So I would say you'll hear by next week hopefully! Fingers crossed for everyone :)
thanks 'wendydarling' hopefully we will all hear something , if people hear any news good or bad please post here , as there are allot of us in the same position , hope we all get there :)
Anyone starting in July for character and parade? xoxo
Hi Disney lovers!
I took part in Disneyland Paris recruitement in Warsaw and really quickly I received an email about being in 'talent pool'. I've already read your posts so many times but I couldn't find anyone who became Cast Member from Poland. Is anybody from my lovely country here? :) I think my interview went really great, I know that many people did great during theirs and didn't get in, but I do still have hope, it's my dream since I was a little girl :) have anyone already received a job offer? I postulated for vendeuse and operatrice animatrice d'attractions ( well it was an interviewer who suggested me this type of work)
Cheers!
Hey guys!
I'm so happy to say that I got offered a contract as a vendeur boutique and I'll be starting the 29th June and finishing the 31st August! This is after the recruitment event in Dublin in March! Anyone else also been offered a contract for the Summer? :)
Quote from: "kettleofgareth"Hey guys!
I'm so happy to say that I got offered a contract as a vendeur boutique and I'll be starting the 29th June and finishing the 31st August! This is after the recruitment event in Dublin in March! Anyone else also been offered a contract for the Summer? :)
Congrats, such a fantastic time! How long have you been in talent pool? Do you have any experience? And when precisely was the recruitement event in Dublin? So many questions :D
Yeah, I worked in Disneyland last Summer as a stocker but this year I'll be in the actual shop :) excited! I had the recruitment event on the 27th March :) I've my fingers crossed for you!
oh, i'm getting a bit worried, my recruitement event was on the 14th march... anyway, I still have hope! :)
Don't worry, it's early days yet! I didn't receive my email until the 11th May last year :) where did you do the recruitment event?
Hi guys, I'm from the UK and I got an email yesterday saying there are available contracts for August and to reply if I would like a contract before Wednesday...It was a very short email and had no other info so I just replied yes...not sure what happens now. What's the usual way of getting a contract? Is it like this?
Hi Catherine they should reply fairly soon or contact you within the next week or so , Congradz , what department is that for ? :)
Sam :)
Thank you haha
It's as a serveuse in one of the restaurants so I'm just waiting to hear the dates. I just hope it's for more than just August I want to go the end of next month!
Hey guys, I was one of the people who got into the Talent Pool after the Dublin interviews in March. I haven't received any email about a contract, and I'm getting nervous! Is there anyone else in my boat?
Quote from: "kettleofgareth"Hey guys!
I'm so happy to say that I got offered a contract as a vendeur boutique and I'll be starting the 29th June and finishing the 31st August! This is after the recruitment event in Dublin in March! Anyone else also been offered a contract for the Summer? :)
I'm also heading out from Dublin for the same dates! Whoooo! You flying out on the 28th?
I'm getting a bit worried now! I also got into the talent pool after the Dublin interviews but I haven't gotten any emails...
Congratulations to everyone who's got contracts! I just got mine, bar staff from 21/5 - 31/8 :) so excited to start now!!
Guys, are you all from Ireland?
Quote from: "kettleofgareth"Don't worry, it's early days yet! I didn't receive my email until the 11th May last year :) where did you do the recruitment event?
My recruitment event was in Warsaw, but I haven't noticed anybody from Poland on this forum :(
No I'm from the Uk but living in / was interviewed in France . My interview was aggressive ago in beginning of February and I only just got a response so I wouldn't panic if you've been waiting a while :)
Also I totally meant ages ago not aggressive - stupid iPhone!
I haven't got an actual contract yet I'm so confused why I got an email without any proper information :S is this meant to happen? boooo
well done to all the contract holders !! you guys will love it out there ! , still waiting for mine , hopefully soon will get that phone call for character performer :) aaahh waiting sucks
Quote from: "IrishLady"Quote from: "kettleofgareth"Hey guys!
I'm so happy to say that I got offered a contract as a vendeur boutique and I'll be starting the 29th June and finishing the 31st August! This is after the recruitment event in Dublin in March! Anyone else also been offered a contract for the Summer? :)
I'm also heading out from Dublin for the same dates! Whoooo! You flying out on the 28th?
I'lll already be in Paris beforehand, but I'm also starting on the 29th. :)
Madames et Monsieurs, I got an offer! I'm superexcited! Well, there is only one little thing...
I thought my contract would last about 2 months, but it's almost 3... I would start on 6/07 till 31/09. Do you think it's possible to erm..negotiate the day of arrival? Like, start your work a week later? In the beggining of july we've got rectrutiment at the Universities.. if not, I'll accept it anyway, but i think it would be easier to delay a little bit my first day at work :)
Congratulations Alexandra! Where will you be working? I'm not sure about negotiating, but give it a go!
well , done alexandra amazing stuff !!!! soo jealous, Iv been waiting for a call sinse my audition in march , but well done !! amazing !!
I'm going to work as a 'vendeuse boutique' which was one of two jobs that i wanted the most :) i'm worried about this 'negotiating' thing, so i've wanted to ask you before sending them an e-mail, because i don't want to be impolite or something :)
Quote from: "VigBasil"I'lll already be in Paris beforehand, but I'm also starting on the 29th. :)
Same here, I'll be flying out on the 28th probably. Where are you from?
Has anyone who attended the auditions in London already received their contract ? This waiting is seriously nerve wrecking :S
Quote from: "Yvette92"Has anyone who attended the UK auditions already received their contract ? This waiting is seriously nerve wrecking :S
Hey,
I was at the London interviews, some contracts have been sent out already. I haven't received one, hopefully I will though! I think it depends what you went for, as in they are sorted by different departments. Even if it turns out we have missed this round (which hopefully isn't the case), there are more rounds, people drop out etc. So don't give up, and you're not alone, I know exactly what you mean i'm checking my emails every 5 seconds! Hope this post helps, some contracts are out but there are more to come! x
Quote from: "Christie"Quote from: "Yvette92"Has anyone who attended the UK auditions already received their contract ? This waiting is seriously nerve wrecking :S
Hey,
I was at the London interviews, some contracts have been sent out already. I haven't received one, hopefully I will though! I think it depends what you went for, as in they are sorted by different departments. Even if it turns out we have missed this round (which hopefully isn't the case), there are more rounds, people drop out etc. So don't give up, and you're not alone, I know exactly what you mean i'm checking my emails every 5 seconds! Hope this post helps, some contracts are out but there are more to come! x
Thank you very much for taking the time to reply ! I requested a position in a restaurant or a bar. What about you ?
Even though I try my best to stay positive, I've started to explore my options so that I have a back-up plan in case something goes wrong last minute .... anyways, I truly hope they haven't forgot about us and we will receive that one email we've been anticipating so eagerly :S
Best of luck ! :P
Quote from: "kettleofgareth"Quote from: "VigBasil"I'lll already be in Paris beforehand, but I'm also starting on the 29th. :)
Same here, I'll be flying out on the 28th probably. Where are you from?
Waterford, but I go to college in Dublin. So happy to actually have summer plans for once. :D
Hi Everyone!
I had my interview at the end of March and am in the talent pool! I'm crossing every part of my body that i get a contract for this summer!!
Just a quick question though - do they contact you by phone or email about a job? Vodaphone has been down in my area for about a week and won't be up again until about mid June so I don't want to miss a call! I've got myself a temporary sim with a new number for the time being - do you think I should email them and give them this number?
Thanks!!!
Katie :)
Hey, maybe we could create a page on facebook where we could talk about our summer jobs and know each other before?
Quote from: "alexandra00"Hey, maybe we could create a page on facebook where we could talk about our summer jobs and know each other before?
This actually a great idea !!! :thumbs:
have those with contracts already booked transport? i feel like a few days after the email is a bit soon, seeing as i dont even have an actual contract yet but i just looked online and there are only 3 spaces on the eurostar id need to get - panic! are they likely to change the start date/can they change it?!
Quote from: "hakunamatata"have those with contracts already booked transport? i feel like a few days after the email is a bit soon, seeing as i dont even have an actual contract yet but i just looked online and there are only 3 spaces on the eurostar id need to get - panic! are they likely to change the start date/can they change it?!
Oh, you start really early! Are you a student?
Today,after confirming my work terms I got an e-mail about sending my contract to me by regular mail, so I started to consider booking plane tickets, because as for now, they're quite cheap...
Does anybody know something about 'remboursement' our travel expenses? What should I show to them? Just my plane tickets? How does it work and when we can get this refund back?
Hey I received my contract today! 28th July - 31st August but I wanted to go earlier. do you think if I called I could get an earlier date?
hi Yvette I was at the London auditions in march and am still waiting to hear something , don't panic remember that it is still early doors, as they have only just started giving out UK Operational contracts , so i think we still have to play the waiting game :( it is so hard but hay that is how it is. Never give up hope :) we will get there eventually
Sam :)
Thanks for the reply Sam ! Fingers crossed we will get there ! This summer would do just fine :D ^_^
Hello again !
everyone still up for a FB page where we can ask for advice/discuss/meet before actually go to DisneyLand ?
If yes, any suggestions you might have as to the name would be very much appreciated !
^_^
https://www.facebook.com/DisneylandPari ... ewsAndTips (https://www.facebook.com/DisneylandParisJobsCastingNewsAndTips%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow) !!!! Join/add/invite/advertise ! ^_^
Quote from: "alexandra00"Quote from: "hakunamatata"have those with contracts already booked transport? i feel like a few days after the email is a bit soon, seeing as i dont even have an actual contract yet but i just looked online and there are only 3 spaces on the eurostar id need to get - panic! are they likely to change the start date/can they change it?!
Oh, you start really early! Are you a student?
Today,after confirming my work terms I got an e-mail about sending my contract to me by regular mail, so I started to consider booking plane tickets, because as for now, they're quite cheap...
Does anybody know something about 'remboursement' our travel expenses? What should I show to them? Just my plane tickets? How does it work and when we can get this refund back?
Yeah but I've had a year away and been working in France this year, my contract for my current job has just ended so I can start asap :) I'd also like to know about remboursement - I assume you just keep a reciept and they add it on to your first wages? that's how I've always been reimbursed in the past!
Quote from: "catherineando"Hey I received my contract today! 28th July - 31st August but I wanted to go earlier. do you think if I called I could get an earlier date?
It's worth a try! They definitely offer longer contracts than that and you never know whether someone who was offered a longer one has turned it down :D
Thank you I will call them tomorrow morning :D
I've just received an email - for anyone wanting to book transport who hasn't heard much you need to arrive before 4pm on the arrival date stated on the email :-)
Quote from: "hakunamatata"have those with contracts already booked transport? i feel like a few days after the email is a bit soon, seeing as i dont even have an actual contract yet but i just looked online and there are only 3 spaces on the eurostar id need to get - panic! are they likely to change the start date/can they change it?!
I think they're serious enterprise and they shouldn't do that :) maybe you should send them a polite e-mail with your question? I think Noellie, the lady who responds to our messages is very kind and should help you :)
Hey, by the way : how old are you all? Will I be the youngest? This year I finish my secondary school, so by the start of my job I'll turn 19.
My sister got her contract offer today!! Ahhhh its so exciting! She has the same dates as me, 6th July til 31st August. She's going to be in a restaurant, while I'm back at Thunder Mountain boutique!
So who wants to add me into this Facebook group? :D
Quote from: "WendyDarling"My sister got her contract offer today!! Ahhhh its so exciting! She has the same dates as me, 6th July til 31st August. She's going to be in a restaurant, while I'm back at Thunder Mountain boutique!
So who wants to add me into this Facebook group? :D
just like it and you're in ^_^
Yup, that's good idea, but maybe we should also create a secret group, which won't be visible for average users, to avoid spamming, etc?
https://www.facebook.com/drzymcia (https://www.facebook.com/drzymcia%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow)
this is my profile, if you want to, you can add me :)
Quote from: "alexandra00"Yup, that's good idea, but maybe we should also create a secret group, which won't be visible for average users, to avoid spamming, etc?
https://www.facebook.com/drzymcia (https://www.facebook.com/drzymcia%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow)
this is my profile, if you want to, you can add me :)
there's no need for me to add you, Alexandra. https://www.facebook.com/DisneylandPari ... ewsAndTips (https://www.facebook.com/DisneylandParisJobsCastingNewsAndTips%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow) you're welcome to like it ! ^_^ :thumbs:
I made it public so that everyone can join in. However, if there is anyone misbehaving, I ll take take of him/her ! :D
Quote from: "alexandra00"Yup, that's good idea, but maybe we should also create a secret group, which won't be visible for average users, to avoid spamming, etc?
https://www.facebook.com/drzymcia (https://www.facebook.com/drzymcia%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow)
this is my profile, if you want to, you can add me :)
I agree that it should just be a group, not a like page. That way we'll be able to see the list of other members and it'll be like.. cosier.. or something
Hey everyone :) I've been just catching up on all these posts, so excited to head over! I'm going on the 31st of May with my contract starting on the 1st June :) Anyone from Ireland heading over around then?
Also add me on fb if anyone wants :) https://www.facebook.com/niamh.allen1?ref=tn_tnmn (https://www.facebook.com/niamh.allen1?ref=tn_tnmn%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow)
Quote from: "niamhallen"Hey everyone :) I've been just catching up on all these posts, so excited to head over! I'm going on the 31st of May with my contract starting on the 1st June :) Anyone from Ireland heading over around then?
Also add me on fb if anyone wants :) https://www.facebook.com/niamh.allen1?ref=tn_tnmn (https://www.facebook.com/niamh.allen1?ref=tn_tnmn%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow)
Hi, congrats! Where you'll be working? Whoa, I'm already soo excited, too bad I have to wait 2 months to join you :( but anyway this summer seems to be absolutely magical! Next week I start my final exams, keep your fingers crossed guys :)
Quote from: "alexandra00"Quote from: "niamhallen"Hey everyone :) I've been just catching up on all these posts, so excited to head over! I'm going on the 31st of May with my contract starting on the 1st June :) Anyone from Ireland heading over around then?
Also add me on fb if anyone wants :) https://www.facebook.com/niamh.allen1?ref=tn_tnmn (https://www.facebook.com/niamh.allen1?ref=tn_tnmn%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow)
Hi, congrats! Where you'll be working? Whoa, I'm already soo excited, too bad I have to wait 2 months to join you :( but anyway this summer seems to be absolutely magical! Next week I start my final exams, keep your fingers crossed guys :)
Somewhere as a waitress in Disney Village, I'm really not sure yet. I start my exams tomorrow morning :(
Quote from: "niamhallen"Quote from: "alexandra00"Quote from: "niamhallen"Hey everyone :) I've been just catching up on all these posts, so excited to head over! I'm going on the 31st of May with my contract starting on the 1st June :) Anyone from Ireland heading over around then?
Also add me on fb if anyone wants :) https://www.facebook.com/niamh.allen1?ref=tn_tnmn (https://www.facebook.com/niamh.allen1?ref=tn_tnmn%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow)
Hi, congrats! Where you'll be working? Whoa, I'm already soo excited, too bad I have to wait 2 months to join you :( but anyway this summer seems to be absolutely magical! Next week I start my final exams, keep your fingers crossed guys :)
Somewhere as a waitress in Disney Village, I'm really not sure yet. I start my exams tomorrow morning :(
So I keep my fingers crossed for you! :)
Hi guys, I made a secret group its called Disneyland Paris Summer 2013, and if you send me a link to your facebook profile I can add you to it. This way we can post things like flight details and night-out info etc. (stuff we don't want other people to see).
So either send me a private message with a link to your facebook profile, or just post it as a comment :)
Quote from: "alexandra00"Quote from: "hakunamatata"have those with contracts already booked transport? i feel like a few days after the email is a bit soon, seeing as i dont even have an actual contract yet but i just looked online and there are only 3 spaces on the eurostar id need to get - panic! are they likely to change the start date/can they change it?!
I think they're serious enterprise and they shouldn't do that :) maybe you should send them a polite e-mail with your question? I think Noellie, the lady who responds to our messages is very kind and should help you :)
Hey, by the way : how old are you all? Will I be the youngest? This year I finish my secondary school, so by the start of my job I'll turn 19.
Mine was already changed once which is why I was a bit concerned :/ But I emailed and all is fine :)
I'm 21 but there were a lot who were 18/19 at my interview date so I'm sure you won't be the youngest :)
Hi Disney peeps , hope everyone is good. Has anyone heard anything in regards to performance roles contracts ? I took my audition in March and am waiting for a character only position , was wondering if anyone was in the similar position as me ?
Thanks Sam :)
Quote from: "WendyDarling"Hi guys, I made a secret group its called Disneyland Paris Summer 2013, and if you send me a link to your facebook profile I can add you to it. This way we can post things like flight details and night-out info etc. (stuff we don't want other people to see).
So either send me a private message with a link to your facebook profile, or just post it as a comment :)
https://www.facebook.com/eoinbpower (https://www.facebook.com/eoinbpower%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow) If you want to add me 8) Thanks!
https://www.facebook.com/iveta.dimitrova92?ref=tn_tnmn (https://www.facebook.com/iveta.dimitrova92?ref=tn_tnmn%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow) ^_^ I ll appreciate it if someone adds me as well !
Hey does anyone know how long it takes to call them? It keeps cutting me off after every 5 minutes :(
I would just keep trying Catherine , I am sure you will get through eventually :)
Quote from: "VigBasil"Quote from: "WendyDarling"Hi guys, I made a secret group its called Disneyland Paris Summer 2013, and if you send me a link to your facebook profile I can add you to it. This way we can post things like flight details and night-out info etc. (stuff we don't want other people to see).
So either send me a private message with a link to your facebook profile, or just post it as a comment :)
https://www.facebook.com/eoinbpower (https://www.facebook.com/eoinbpower%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow) If you want to add me 8) Thanks!
http://www.facebook.com/sinead.kehoe.16 (http://www.facebook.com/sinead.kehoe.16%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow) that's mine, thank youuuu :)
Hi Guys has anyone heard anything for contracts in performing roles yet , or just contracts in general? I am wondering if it will be the same as last year , mid-may to hear anything ? , hopefully around the 10-12th of may should be results days! :) Just really want to get out there now ,what do you guys think ? 8)
whats going on, nobody has been on the form in like a week and a half , have i missed something? :/
Hey, nothing is happening with me anyway, still waiting to hopefully hear something! This wait is killer.
I didn't hear until the 11th May last year (although that was an operational role, not performance) but I'd hang in there for another 2 or 3 weeks :) fingers crossed for ya!
Thank you!! It's great to hear that there is still a possibility :) x
Hey Guys, So after a long time of waiting (and waiting)...I was offered a contract today! :) So happy!! I start on June 29th and Finish on August 31st :) My job title is Employe De Restauration. I think that this is working in a restaurant right?? Can somebody confirm this for me?? :)
So are there any other Irish people heading out there? Is anyone heading out the same day as me?
Best of luck to everyone who are still waiting on contracts! :)
Quote from: "mackattack"Hey Guys, So after a long time of waiting (and waiting)...I was offered a contract today! :) So happy!! I start on June 29th and Finish on August 31st :) My job title is Employe De Restauration. I think that this is working in a restaurant right?? Can somebody confirm this for me?? :)
So are there any other Irish people heading out there? Is anyone heading out the same day as me?
Best of luck to everyone who are still waiting on contracts! :)
Congratulations!! There's actually loads of Irish people this summer.... we have a facebook group for all the people with summer contracts. I can add you to it if you send me a link to your facebook profile? :)
Hey! Add me to the group :) www.facebook.com/catherineando (http://www.facebook.com/catherineando%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow)
I called to try and get an earlier contract but they said nothing available so just sticking with 28th July until 31st August :) who else is going later?
Quote from: "WendyDarling"Quote from: "mackattack"Hey Guys, So after a long time of waiting (and waiting)...I was offered a contract today! :) So happy!! I start on June 29th and Finish on August 31st :) My job title is Employe De Restauration. I think that this is working in a restaurant right?? Can somebody confirm this for me?? :)
So are there any other Irish people heading out there? Is anyone heading out the same day as me?
Best of luck to everyone who are still waiting on contracts! :)
Congratulations!! There's actually loads of Irish people this summer.... we have a facebook group for all the people with summer contracts. I can add you to it if you send me a link to your facebook profile? :)
Thanks a million..Just sent you my facebook in private message there..let me know if you didn't get it! :)
anyone heard about any performance roles ? Haven't heard anything yet , is that a bad thing ? last year people did not get contracts till may 11th-12th ish. But they seem to be giving them out early this year. Anyone got any advice ? thanks guys , just really want to get out there ! :)
Quote from: "mackattack"Hey Guys, So after a long time of waiting (and waiting)...I was offered a contract today! :) So happy!! I start on June 29th and Finish on August 31st :) My job title is Employe De Restauration. I think that this is working in a restaurant right?? Can somebody confirm this for me?? :)
So are there any other Irish people heading out there? Is anyone heading out the same day as me?
Best of luck to everyone who are still waiting on contracts! :)
CONGRAAATS! See You there!
anyone heard about any performance roles ? Haven't heard anything yet , is that a bad thing ? last year people did not get contracts till may 11th-12th ish. But they seem to be giving them out early this year. Anyone got any advice ? thanks guys , just really want to get out there ! :)
Hey guys, if anyone would like to add me to one of the facebook groups that´d be super:
https://www.facebook.com/rachael.stockd ... ef=tn_tnmn (https://www.facebook.com/rachael.stockdale.56?ref=tn_tnmn%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow)
Appreciate it! :)
Hi guys,
Has anyone heard anything contacts wize at all , any news or possible 'results day' date , as i know last year alot of contracts were given out on the 11th and 12th May , anyone heard anything , good or bad , just really want to know as haven't heard anything on this page lately :)
I think a lot of people have heard already. From the people I have spoken to, the CDI people are starting last week in May/First week in June and the 6month CDD's are starting mid July. I think there have already been a few CDD's given out for a month or so.
Quote from: "mackattack"Hey Guys, So after a long time of waiting (and waiting)...I was offered a contract today! :) So happy!! I start on June 29th and Finish on August 31st :) My job title is Employe De Restauration. I think that this is working in a restaurant right?? Can somebody confirm this for me?? :)
So are there any other Irish people heading out there? Is anyone heading out the same day as me?
Best of luck to everyone who are still waiting on contracts! :)
Hey :) I've got the exact same offer too! so excited :D :D :D
Do you know when we find out where we're working? ? xxx
Quote from: "mackattack"Quote from: "WendyDarling"Quote from: "mackattack"Hey Guys, So after a long time of waiting (and waiting)...I was offered a contract today! :) So happy!! I start on June 29th and Finish on August 31st :) My job title is Employe De Restauration. I think that this is working in a restaurant right?? Can somebody confirm this for me?? :)
So are there any other Irish people heading out there? Is anyone heading out the same day as me?
Best of luck to everyone who are still waiting on contracts! :)
Congratulations!! There's actually loads of Irish people this summer.... we have a facebook group for all the people with summer contracts. I can add you to it if you send me a link to your facebook profile? :)
Thanks a million..Just sent you my facebook in private message there..let me know if you didn't get it! :)
Hi guys! Sorry for posting on your thread, but i'm heading over from May 31st-September 3rd, and i'm also irish!
Any chance i'd be able to be added to that group? :) It'd be really nice to get to know people before hand! (also congratulations to everyone!)
Does anyone know how long it takes to recieve the official contract in the post after you have accepted by email? and also what are acceptable "comfortable black shoes" haha would like black vans or something be ok?? thanks :)
Hey guys, I was at the the interviews in Dublin this year and got through to the talent pool. But I haven't heard from them since. Just wondering have anyone from those interviews got a contract? Is there are other people waiting for a contract?
Hey everyone, I was just wondering did anyone from the Dublin interviews get any contracts this year? I have be waiting for so long I have doubts I'll get a contract for this summer.
Quote from: "WendyDarling"Hi guys, I made a secret group its called Disneyland Paris Summer 2013, and if you send me a link to your facebook profile I can add you to it. This way we can post things like flight details and night-out info etc. (stuff we don't want other people to see).
So either send me a private message with a link to your facebook profile, or just post it as a comment :)
Hey! I just got my contract, will be working as a vendeuse boutique from 18th june to 16th september!! SO excited :D Could you add me to this group please? https://www.facebook.com/katie.weaver.5036 (https://www.facebook.com/katie.weaver.5036%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow)
Thanks!
Hey guys, congrats on everyones job offers and best of luck to everyone interviewing soon. I know i havent been on here for a while but a quick update.. I recently got a job at WDW so I will be working in EPCOT from August in food and beverage... :D so much to sort out and so little time but thats where my disney career is taking me at the moment !!! x
Quote from: "_Natalie_x"Hey guys, congrats on everyones job offers and best of luck to everyone interviewing soon. I know i havent been on here for a while but a quick update.. I recently got a job at WDW so I will be working in EPCOT from August in food and beverage... :D so much to sort out and so little time but thats where my disney career is taking me at the moment !!! x
Congrats and good job! :D
Hey people when is the best time to audition for a summer 2014 contract for parade and character roles. I no auditons come to Leeds and London just don't no which time of year they hold them.
Thanks
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can help me.
I've recently just got back from working the summer at WDW, as a character performer... I enjoyed it so much that I see this as a long term thing, I still have one year of university left... I have a few questions;
1. When is the best time to audition for summer 2014?
2. If I audition earlier, can i submit availability to start in June 2014?
3. Is there anyway to work just summer and halloween, as I do have a previous commitment for christmas 2014?
Thank you,
Ema
Hi
Has anyone received any winter contracts yet? Ive been waiting ages but I haven't received an email from dlp
Hello!
Has anyone been invited to the recruitment session in Dublin next month? Got my email last night! I'm so excited!
Hey did anyone else get into the talent pool from the Dublin recruitment session? I am so excited but dunno when to expect a contract so its slightly scary still :P
I got into the talent pool from the Dublin session!! So excited!!!! :) ;D
Has anyone received a contract for February yet. I am in the talent pool and I hope to be starting in February but it seems to be getting pretty close to the deadline for hearing something. Just wondered if I was alone in this waiting game.
Also, so stoked I found this forum. I LOOOVE Disney as I'm sure we all do :D
Hi Guys!
I was on this forum about this time last year looking for advice and I am happy to say although I only posted a couple of times I have kept up with the reading! I'm now in my last year of sixth form, I am sending my application off (for a service et maitenance role) and hoping for a summer 2014 contract or one for my gap year! I do have a problem though as this would be my first job and I have no idea how to write a cover letter or what Disney would want in it. The CV is fine - my dad has helped me with this, but neither of us have any idea what Disney want to see in a cover letter. Any help would be gratefully appreciated!!
Thanks!!!
Make sure you show you show that you like Disney, but maybe not too much! But also, specify what you are looking for. If you want to do an attraction, tell them. They prefer actual choices by you other than 'Please let me have a job at Disneyland'.
But most of all, good luck. I'm sure you'll be fine :)
Quote from: TownSquare on January 05, 2014, 09:31:23 PM
Make sure you show you show that you like Disney, but maybe not too much! But also, specify what you are looking for. If you want to do an attraction, tell them. They prefer actual choices by you other than 'Please let me have a job at Disneyland'.
But most of all, good luck. I'm sure you'll be fine :)
Thanks so much for the advice TownSquare! It was really helpful!!! I also found this when I was scouring the internet for ideas - it may be useful for anyone else who is stuck when it comes to the cover letter!
http://careers.disneylandparis.com/candidates/coaching.php?c_lang=_en (http://careers.disneylandparis.com/candidates/coaching.php?c_lang=_en)
Also, just one more question... Hopefully :L Who am I supposed to address this too? Because 'Dear Hiring Manager' doesn't seem very Disney if that makes sense :P
Hey Guys :)
Has anybody received an email back yet with regard to recruitment days/interviews in Dublin in March?
Hi Guys!
I applied for the recruitment days in London in March 2 weeks ago and I haven't heard anything back. Does anyone know how long it usually takes them to look at your application, because the website says they'll let you know if you have an interview within 3 weeks of applying? Should I just give up after 2 weeks of waiting or is there still a chance that I'll get an interview?
Thanks :)
Quote from: Disney_Klara on February 09, 2014, 01:08:24 PM
Hi Guys!
I applied for the recruitment days in London in March 2 weeks ago and I haven't heard anything back. Does anyone know how long it usually takes them to look at your application, because the website says they'll let you know if you have an interview within 3 weeks of applying? Should I just give up after 2 weeks of waiting or is there still a chance that I'll get an interview?
Thanks :)
As far as I can remember it was 2momths after I applied before I was contacted! I had lost hope and then one evening I got an email and was delighted! Don't worry if after three weeks you still haven't heard anything
Hi Everyone,
Just a quick questions, has anyone ever been able to get hold of the recruitment team from either the casting phone number on the website or by going through the switchboard? I have been phoning all day to try to get some feedback on my application because it's been nearly 4 weeks. I have spent at least 2 hours today on hold. It seems as if they almost don't want to answer the phone or answer any emails. Any advice, because I really would like to speak to someone but they don't seem to want to speak to me :L
Thanks,
Klara
Hey guys!
Just wanted to let you know that I did manage to get through to Casting today! For some reason they are more likely to pick up the phone before lunch than after lunch. The woman I spoke to said that they haven't sent out any replied yet for the London sessions because they haven't got the dates yet so there is still hope! She also told me to re activate my application but wasn't good at explaining how to do this - anyone have any idea?
Thanks
Klara
Hi Guys,
Just got an email inviting me to the recruitment session in Dublin in March!
Just wondering how many people generally attend these sessions, and what format do they take?
Thanks in advance! :)
Quote from: lauz94 on February 23, 2014, 07:37:08 PM
Hi Guys,
Just got an email inviting me to the recruitment session in Dublin in March!
Just wondering how many people generally attend these sessions, and what format do they take?
Thanks in advance! :)
I attended the November session. There was about 40 people at it. We met in a room where 2 recruiters talked about working with DLP and the types of contracts offered, accommodation, wage, benefits etc
Then in a second room we went in in pairs for a 2 on 1 interview - 2 candidates 1 recruiter.
Your interview lasts for about 15 minutes and then its over! However with 40 odd people to interview there is a lot of sitting around waiting and it is up to yourselves to pair up and go to the second room. My advice would be pair up quickly and then try get into the next room asap! Best of luck!
I got offered a contract yesterday and I will start working on March 29th! I will be in a table service restaurant until August 30th! I cant believe it! Im still in shock!
Hey Guys :)
I'm thinking of going to the London auditions in March! Is anyone else?
xxx
Thank you for your advice! Do you think they will be offering summer contracts for the 2014 season at this recruitment event?
Congratulations on your offer! It will be an amazing experience! :D
Quote from: Laura678 on February 27, 2014, 02:43:52 AM
Quote from: lauz94 on February 23, 2014, 07:37:08 PM
Hi Guys,
Just got an email inviting me to the recruitment session in Dublin in March!
Just wondering how many people generally attend these sessions, and what format do they take?
Thanks in advance! :)
I attended the November session. There was about 40 people at it. We met in a room where 2 recruiters talked about working with DLP and the types of contracts offered, accommodation, wage, benefits etc
Then in a second room we went in in pairs for a 2 on 1 interview - 2 candidates 1 recruiter.
Your interview lasts for about 15 minutes and then its over! However with 40 odd people to interview there is a lot of sitting around waiting and it is up to yourselves to pair up and go to the second room. My advice would be pair up quickly and then try get into the next room asap! Best of luck!
Hey Disney-fans!
I've been reading your comments for the last few weeks - yes, including the 209 pages of this post! - and finally decided to register. I'm Ana, Spanish, but currently studying in Birmingham.
I wanted to apply for the J-1 Cultural Exchange Program in Walt Disney World but was a little bit late... Like 4 months late, so decided to try Disneyland in Paris instead!
I will be attending the audition in London in 9-day time, concretely the 11th of March. Is anybody else attending the very same day? My bus is scheduled to arrive at Victoria Couch Station around 8am, so I assume I will be one of the very first in line.
My idea is to get the job just for the summer, as I have to submit my MA dissertation before the 15th of September, and start my PhD. Seems like they are looking for summer characters, as the handout said contracts beginning in March or June for, at least, 3 months.
Would anyone mind telling me when/where the Dublin auditions are on? I know they're this month but that's as far as my knowledge goes.. Thanks!
You have to apply online and then if u are successful in the interview then they give u the date and place :)
Hey :)
Just wondering what is the general end date for summer contracts?
Do they all finish 31st august/start of sept?
Thanks!
Hi guys, just wanted to know how many people have already gotten a summer contract?
Hello u all :)
I've been to the session of recruitment last November in Portugal. The same week I've received the e-mail with a HUGE MICKEY MOUSE informing : nous sommes ravis de vous annoncer que vous avez été sélectionné pour faire partie de notre « Talent Pool » ! Dès que votre profil, vos disponibilités et votre choix de métier correspondront à un poste disponible, notre équipe administrative vous contactera au minimum 2 mois avant le début du contrat. Si vous avez besoin de modifier vos coordonnées ou vos disponibilités, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter par email »
I've already e-mail the address that is on that e-mail, but I've never received any reply. Do you think it's normal to hold on since November? Isn't it too many time?
I'm getting really anxious because I don't understand how the things are going now..Am I definitely chosen and it's just a matter of time? How many time it usually takes to start work at Disneyland Paris?
What I understand is that there is an available job for what I was chosen but..no more words from them.
Please give me some "lights" on what you are informed.
Many Thanks and..MAGICAL DAYS TO YOU ALL
I got a summer contract!
I was lucky enough to work there before 2 years ago so I got the spot couple weeks after my interview.
@Xiringuita: after getting in to the Talent pool, they usually send you an e-mail where they say that if your interested in a contract then you need to call some numbers at a particular time and particular date. (At least they still had this system a year ago)
Hi Guys!
So I didn't get an interview for the maintenance jobs a couple of weeks ago. So I've decided I'm going to go down to London on Wednesday with a couple of friends for the Character auditions. I'm not expecting to get past the first round but I figure it'll be fun, and who knows, maybe I'll get through. The problem is I have no past experience in entertainment apart from going to Playbox as a kid and other stuff like gymnastics and ice skating that I haven't done in years, so on the off chance that I do get through, I want to write a CV but I have no idea what to put in it! Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!
Klara
I think there is a new system now for recruitment. I received my contract by email and I did my interview in november and only received my contract 2 weeks ago.
Does anyone know if family or friends can stay in hotels at a discounted rate? I think my family will come to visit me but he cant stay in the apartment with me so trying to figure it out.
Does anyone know anything about the role host de propreté btw?
Thanks :D
Quote from: sjsmith1992 on April 13, 2014, 07:50:03 PM
I think there is a new system now for recruitment. I received my contract by email and I did my interview in november and only received my contract 2 weeks ago.
Does anyone know if family or friends can stay in hotels at a discounted rate? I think my family will come to visit me but he cant stay in the apartment with me so trying to figure it out.
Does anyone know anything about the role host de propreté btw?
Thanks :D
I think the system has changed indeed. I´m in the talent pool as well which means that you will get an offer via email when an available job that matched your profile opens up. So if you said that you want to work in DLP this summer you are probably going to get an offer this month or early May. When you do get emailed an offer you need to reply within 48 hours whether you´ll take it or not so I´m checking my email every 15 minutes ;D
During the recruitment session we were also told that you can take 3 people with you to the parks for free on two days or something like that. I´m not sure what the exact details are but you do get some free tickets and discounts on hotels as a CM.
And lastly, I think host de propreté is a cleaner. So you´ll be emptying bins and sweeping and also talking to lots of guests because you are out all the time! :)
My question to you all is: who is in the talent pool for this summer like me?! :D
I'm in the talent pool for this summer! It's so frustrating just waiting and not knowing - but I haven't spoken to many people who have heard yet
sjsmith1992 when are you there from? I'm so jealous but well done!! Is it a CDD??
I'm in the talent pool for the summer also! :)
Me too, I'm in the talent pool for this summer also! I went to the recruitment session in Amsterdam (April 2nd). So glad to meet my peers!
Anyone going to the auditions in London tomorrow? Definitely feeling unprepared :L
lucyrees94, lauz94, and paula_g, hopefully we'll be meeting each other this summer! Please let me know if you receive any more news regarding the talent pool. This wait is killing me, haha ;D
And Disney-Klara, I'm sure you're well prepared for the auditions if you've read some of the threads on this forum. I've been to the auditions in Amsterdam last year and there isn't much you can do to prepare. Good luck! ;)
Hej:) Has anybody get summer contract ? :)
I am waiting and this uncertainty getting me crazy! :D
:D
Yeah I'm waiting for a summer job offer. Am in the talent pool, supposed to be starting early June!
Just got a summer job offer to work at Indiana Jones starting June 10th, anyone else got this start date?
Wow that's so exciting! :D Are you happy with your position? I'm still checking my email every hour :P
Quote from: PrincessEnya on April 18, 2014, 09:50:07 PM
Wow that's so exciting! :D Are you happy with your position? I'm still checking my email every hour :P
So, so happy. :D
Really wanted to go back to working in attractions and it's what I got! Mine was a permanent contract though so I think the summer-only ones will probably all go out together. Hopefully soon! :)
I'm so happy for you! :D And thanks for clearing that up.
Hej:) Anybobody get last days contract?? ;)
Hi, just wondering has anyone else received a summer contract starting on the 31st of May? :)
Quote from: lucyrees94 on April 14, 2014, 03:14:36 PM
I'm in the talent pool for this summer! It's so frustrating just waiting and not knowing - but I haven't spoken to many people who have heard yet
sjsmith1992 when are you there from? I'm so jealous but well done!! Is it a CDD??
Im from Ireland :) did my interview in November and i cant member the difference between CDD and CDI :S but i finish the 31st of August lol
Hi everyone,
I auditioned on the 18th of May and got through for a character only contract. As a starting date I put down November 1st as I am graduating right now and wanted to give myself some breathing space- I am hoping to be done in September/October though. I will contact them as soon as I know it for sure. Anyway, I was looking at the auditions they have scheduled for Spain and Italy and I noticed that in the PDF instead of the roles they are looking for, they say '50 contracts available starting then and then'. I have never seen this before and it seems rather odd to me, as there are a lot of people from the UK and The Netherlands on the waiting list for a contract. Does anyone know what this means?
Thanks in advance :)
They just hire a certain amount of people from a specific country. ;)
Just because people from the UK and The Netherlands are waitlisted, doesn't mean they won't hire anyone from a different nationality for the same job.
Hey, I have been to a few auditions and plan on going again, I know about the whole housing situation with no pets and stuff. I was wondering does anyone know of any housing near the parks that does allow pets??
Hello everyone, from ITaly especially :D....I will work with a contract for 6-month period "Contrat de Professionalisation" starting on 4th october. I have to be there on 30 october...does anybody else will be on the same day?i'm from sicily.
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I do a correction, i will there the 3 rd october
Hi everyone! I just wanted to ask if anyone knows when the Christmas contracts for parade- and character performers usually go out? My six months will be up on the 18th of November and while I'm not counting on a call anymore, I'm still a little curious to know if people got offers already :) Thanks!
Hey guys anyone heading over on the 7th February? I'll be working as an attractions operator ahhhh so excited!!!!
Got my summer contract today! Was really surprised as wasn't expecting to hear so early but going to working in catering from 4 July to 30 August! So excited!
Congrats !!! ;D I applied for a summer contract too but I'm still waiting ::)
Received my summer job offer today! Really surprised that it came this early. When they say to "contact us if you want to accept this offer", I'm assuming that sending an email back to them saying "yes" is accceptable?
Got my summer contract today for 2nd June till 6th September (working in restaurant service) ;D
Anyone else heading out around then ??
Hey guys
Well done on your summer contracts.
I am working in Disney from 23rd March until 9th November in one of the counter service restaurants so maybe see you when you are out there :)
Hi guys!
I know this thread isn't really alive anymore these days, but I'm going to give it a try anyway :) So, the 23rd of March I went to the recruitment session in Amsterdam and last Tuesday I received an e-mail that I've been put in the Talent Pool! Obviously I'm over the moon with this response, although I'm being careful with my excitement as I've been in the entertainment Talent Pool before and ended up with no contract at all. I put down May 1st as a starting date and no end date, but I also put down a Professional Training contract down as my first choice, which starts in September. When I received the e-mail I immediately e-mailed Nicole to see if she could tell me some sort of indication as to when I might hear back from them and to find out if they were considering me for a PTC- but I haven't got a response yet. So, my question is: IF I would be accepted into the PTC, when should I expect my contract? And if I'm being put in a regular position and put down a starting date that's pretty soon already, how long before the start of the contract will they contact me (Gosh, I hope I'm making some sort of sense here)? I'm SO extremely excited about this and I know it's only been 1,5 week since the session, but already the wait seems so long haha!
Exited for you, guys!
Just a curiosity question - are you supposed to speak French if you want to work there?
Quote from: Mileto on April 03, 2015, 09:33:43 AM
Exited for you, guys!
Just a curiosity question - are you supposed to speak French if you want to work there?
Of course! You're going to work in France, so they expect you to speak (conversational) French. The only department in DLP were you don't have to speak French is in entertainment, but either way you'll still be working in France so it wouldn't hurt to understand/speak the language a bit :)
Quote from: MermaidLagoon on April 02, 2015, 09:44:28 PM
Hi guys!
I know this thread isn't really alive anymore these days, but I'm going to give it a try anyway :) So, the 23rd of March I went to the recruitment session in Amsterdam and last Tuesday I received an e-mail that I've been put in the Talent Pool! Obviously I'm over the moon with this response, although I'm being careful with my excitement as I've been in the entertainment Talent Pool before and ended up with no contract at all. I put down May 1st as a starting date and no end date, but I also put down a Professional Training contract down as my first choice, which starts in September. When I received the e-mail I immediately e-mailed Nicole to see if she could tell me some sort of indication as to when I might hear back from them and to find out if they were considering me for a PTC- but I haven't got a response yet. So, my question is: IF I would be accepted into the PTC, when should I expect my contract? And if I'm being put in a regular position and put down a starting date that's pretty soon already, how long before the start of the contract will they contact me (Gosh, I hope I'm making some sort of sense here)? I'm SO extremely excited about this and I know it's only been 1,5 week since the session, but already the wait seems so long haha!
Ok so my situation has slightly changed! Apparently, I also received an e-mail last Tuesday on a different e-mail address than I had filled in on my form. It said that she can't give me any news on the PTC yet, as she won't know the schedules until (close to) September, but she asked me if I would be interested to work in a restaurant this summer to start working on my French already. Stupid me, I only found out about this message on Sunday! I immediately replied that I was very, very interested so now the waiting game starts yet again. Fingers crossed that I'll get good news soon! Anyone else here still waiting for a summer contract?
Good luck, MermaidLagoon!
Are you guys, aftere signing your contract and start working for DLP, having some advantages in the Parks? Free rides, free entrance during your free time, etc....
Hi,
I've posted these questions already in a separate post but thought you might be able to help:
I've been on the waiting list for Character and Parade since the April 2015 auditions.
I've just had an email asking me to update my contact details and send a further photo.
Just wondered how long on average you may have to wait for a contract ....if at all ?
If you are successful do they contact you by email with an offer of a contract?
I'm just aware there have been further auditions and my 6 months waiting time will end in October so starting to panic.
Xxx
Hello everyone!
So, I received an email inviting me to their Recruitment Day in Lisbon, in January.
I have been doing some search online, and I found out that they require conversational French.
Now I am scared, because my French it's really basic, I cannot maintain a conversation.
Tell me about your interviews. How is it? What questions have they asked you and in what language?
I cannot learn French in a month, but as least I could study the most frequently asked questions.
Thank you so much!
Quote from: elisabete on December 18, 2015, 08:43:04 PM
Hello everyone!
So, I received an email inviting me to their Recruitment Day in Lisbon, in January.
I have been doing some search online, and I found out that they require conversational French.
Now I am scared, because my French it's really basic, I cannot maintain a conversation.
Tell me about your interviews. How is it? What questions have they asked you and in what language?
I cannot learn French in a month, but as least I could study the most frequently asked questions.
Thank you so much!
I think for the non-entertainment jobs, you will need French speaking skills. Greetings, hello, is everything okay, the nearest toilet is over there (points with two fingers).
For entertainment casting, I believe this is less so. Especially for non-face characters I read that only an understanding of basic phrases is required. After all, you can't reply.
As someone who struggles speaking even in his native tongue, that is a massive win.
My recommendation is to install Duolingo on your phone and try to do as much every day. Augment this with youTube tutorials for tricky bits (numbers, conversational manners etc).
(Best) 15 minutes every day > 30 minutes every other day > 60 minutes every four days (Worst)
Hello!
I'm a costume student studying in the UK and my dream job would be working in Disneyland's wardrobe department. Does anyone know if any of the parks offer work experience or intern ships?
Thanks!