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.

No, you'd be a Disney prince instead. The rules for being a prince are almost the same as for being a princess, except it's okay to be a little bit taller.

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

You must be a Black or African-American woman, and you should be able to resemble her with the park's instructed makeup approach.

Possibly too tall, yes. If they really like you, then they could keep you to the next round.

The answer is likely no, for a princess. Villains range from 5'7"-5'9", so that is a possibility! You could also be a parade performer.

If they like you enough, they will probably send you to the next round! Make sure you do something that leaves a positive, lasting impression! Good attitudes go a long way.

That just means be open-minded as to your casting results, if there are any. You may have your heart set on being Belle, but the auditioners may decide that you're a better fit for Ariel, or something to that effect. As for the decision itself, it's mainly based on availability. Auditions will detail which specific character lookalikes they're looking for, so you would likely end up as one of those if you were to be cast. There are a few different guidelines that help narrow down character appearance, but they've been more lenient as of late.

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

No. You must be at least 18 years old to work at Disneyland, and that includes being a costumed character.

None of the Disney princesses wear glasses, so you'd have to wear contacts instead. If you're unable to wear contacts, you probably can't apply for the role.

You would have to be between 18 and 30 years old.

Disney sizing does run above and below the norm, but unfortunately the largest size in the parks that they carry is a size 10, and they are still quite small.

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 will have to play a princess who shares your ethnicity. For non-white women, the options are limited, so for example, if you are African-American, the only choice you have is Tiana. If you match the princess's ethnicity and looks but your skin tone is too light or dark, the artists can use makeup on your skin to achieve the desired effect.

The only Disney Princess of Hispanic ethnicity is Elena of Avalor. There are also Mirabel, Luisa, and Isabel Madrigal from Encanto, and Asha (Afro-Latina) from Wish.

No, Alice is not a princess, as she is not of royal background, nor is she married into a royal family.

There are several princesses who have brown skin. The one you can audition for depends on your ethnic background and appearance. The brown princesses are: Tiana (African American), Pocahontas (Native American), Moana (Pacific Islander), Jasmine (Middle Eastern), Elena of Avalor (Spanish), Raya (Southeast Asian) and Asha (Afro-Latina). You can also audition for Mirabel, Isabel, or Luisa Madrigal from Encanto, who are all of Hispanic/Latin American (Colombian) ethnicity.

Yes. Be sure to remain anonymous, and don't show your face.

Because all the Disney princesses are adults.

You should never break character when in public. if you do, it would likely ruin the magic for any guests who attend. If you need a rest, go to the staff area and take your break.

If you are from Britain, then you are most certainly able to audition! There are auditions abroad in Paris, Hong Kong, and Tokyo where you could apply for parks all over the world. There will be vocal training to make your voice sound more like the general American-ized princess, unless you are a character like Wendy or Alice.

It depends on how you look, as Disney princesses are often chosen on how closely they resemble a character. If you really think you are, then go for it! However, still enroll to college in Utah because how bad would you feel if the audition didn't work out and you hadn't enrolled for Utah as well? You can always withdraw if you succeed in your auditions, and then apply to California institutions.

They're not mean, but they are strict. Being a Disney princess is a difficult job, and you'll be representing the Disney brand, so the people who run the auditions take their jobs seriously.

Sadly, yes. Many women have experienced the same kind of disappointment as you have, so don't feel too discouraged. There are always other positions open, however, such as singing positions, management, and general park staff.

Yes, if you have already reached maximum height. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns considering your height and weight.

You can go to jobs.disneycareers.com to see what auditions are offered. There are no direct numbers to call.