Q&A for How to Be a Disney Princess

Contact the person who is in charge of costumes, and they will most likely make adjustments to it.

No, unfortunately you need to be the required height without shoes on.

Just dance with an imaginary partner! Watch the dance in the film so you can learn how to do it, then just hold your arms up as if the Beast is there and pretend.

It varies, but generally somewhere between $10-16/hour.

Disney princesses are usually depicted as adults in their stories.

You likely cannot be a princess, but you could consider roles like villains, which often require a height between 5'7" and 5'9", or perhaps a parade performer.

If they like you, they might move you to the next round. Focus on making a positive impression, as a good attitude can make a significant difference.

Being open to all Disney princesses means being flexible with the casting results. While you might want to be Belle, the auditioners might find you more suitable for Ariel. The decision is mainly based on character availability and specific lookalike requirements, which are detailed in the auditions. Though certain appearance guidelines exist, they have become more lenient recently.

It would definitely help. However, they do make colored contacts to change the color of your eyes.

Disney Princess roles often don't include glasses, so you might consider wearing contact lenses. If contacts aren't an option, be aware that this could present challenges in meeting the appearance requirements.

You need to be between 18 and 30 years old.

Yes, you can embody the qualities of a Disney princess regardless of gender. While you might traditionally be seen as a prince, both roles share traits like kindness and bravery.

Sure! As long as you resemble the princess in features and height and can act and are familiar with her story, you can do it. In terms of height limits, it's only extreme height differences that would disqualify you from getting the role. The limits on weight are more important, as all the Disney princesses are skinny.

You may need to adapt to the character's original traits, and makeup artists can help adjust your appearance to better fit the role. However, the industry is evolving, and diverse representation is becoming more common, so it's important to bring your unique qualities to the role.

No, Alice is not considered a Disney Princess because she does not have a royal background and is not married into a royal family.

Yes, you can discuss your experiences as a Disney princess online, but ensure you stay anonymous and avoid showing your face.

Yes! All face characters must complete a 3-week training period as a "fur character" like Mickey, Donald, etc. Generally this depends on height.

None of the Disney princesses have been officially confirmed as gay.

You don't need to be Scottish, but you should understand Merida's character and appearance. If you don't naturally have her accent, consider taking vocal training to learn it.

In the movie, Pocahontas speaks English instead of a Native American language. While there are many Native American languages, the focus in portraying Pocahontas is more on resembling her physical appearance and understanding her story from the movie.

No, but you will see Meeko as a costumed (fur) character like Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck. He won't talk to you.

Your chances can vary depending on the size and location of your tattoos, as well as the character you are auditioning for. You may need to cover them with makeup or clothing, or it might impact your eligibility for the role. Notably, Pocahontas is the only Disney Princess with a visible tattoo, and if you audition for that role, you will receive a temporary tattoo if you don't already have one like hers.

Disney features princesses of African descent, such as Tiana from "The Princess and the Frog," Asha from "Wish," and Iridessa from "Pixie Hollow."

Yes, you can audition to play Peter Pan if you resemble the character and can act like him; he is one of the face characters at Disneyland.

Disney aims for their princesses to closely resemble the original film characters, and appearance, including ethnicity, is a crucial aspect of portraying a character accurately.

Whether you can become a Disney Princess may depend on how autism affects your social skills. If you have mild autism, you may be able to audition successfully. However, if autism significantly impacts your social interactions, it might be more challenging.

Unfortunately, if you're auditioning for the official Disney company, your age disqualifies you as they only accept applicants aged 18 and over for face character roles in the parks, and you can't choose who you audition for. However, if you're interested in portraying Moana, consider looking into local party princess businesses that might be hiring.

If you're from Britain, you can audition at locations in Paris, Hong Kong, and Tokyo for Disney parks worldwide. You may receive vocal training to adopt an Americanized accent, unless you're playing a character like Wendy or Alice who have British accents.

Consider auditioning for a Disney princess role if you closely resemble a character, but also enroll in a college in Utah as a backup. If the audition succeeds, you can withdraw from the Utah college and apply to schools in California.

They're not mean, but they are strict. Being a Disney princess is a challenging role, and you represent the Disney brand, so the audition leaders take their jobs seriously.