Q&A for How to Be a Disney Princess

If your dress is uncomfortable, contact the person in charge of costumes to request adjustments.

No, you need to meet the height requirement without wearing shoes.

Dance with an imaginary partner by watching the film to learn the steps, and then hold your arms up as if the Beast is there and pretend.

Disney Princess performers typically earn between $10 and $16 per hour.

Makeup artists can help you achieve the character's traditional appearance. However, the industry's increasing focus on diverse representation also encourages you to bring your unique qualities and interpretation to the role.

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.

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

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.

You are not required to be Scottish to play Merida. However, you should thoroughly understand her character and accurately portray her distinct appearance. If you do not naturally possess her accent, consider vocal training to learn it.

You should know that as of now, Disney has not officially confirmed any of its princesses as gay.

Disney princesses are generally depicted as adults, which is why the roles are typically filled by adults at Disney parks.

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

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

To accurately portray a Disney princess, your portrayal should closely resemble the original film character. Disney considers appearance, including ethnicity, a crucial aspect of an accurate depiction.

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.

Yes, you can embody the positive qualities of Disney princesses, such as kindness and bravery, regardless of your gender, as these universal traits are accessible to everyone.

You need to be between 18 and 30 years old.

Disney has featured princesses and characters 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.

Being open to portraying any Disney princess means you are flexible about the assigned role. While you may have a preferred character, casting directors determine assignments based on character availability and your physical suitability, as outlined during auditions. Although specific appearance guidelines exist, these have generally become more flexible.

Your ability to become a Disney Princess will depend on how autism affects your social skills. If autism's impact on your social interactions is mild, you may be able to audition successfully. However, if it significantly impacts these skills, it might be more challenging.

You can cover birthmarks with makeup or clothing to achieve your desired Disney Princess look.

When someone uses offensive language, you can calmly state that you find their words inappropriate, or you can choose to politely disengage from the situation. Your composure demonstrates strength.

Most Disney princess stories take place in Europe, which has been predominantly white. However, Disney is starting to show more diversity with characters like African American Tiana, Asian princesses Mulan and Raya, and Native American Pocahontas.

Tiana is designed with more realistic proportions and features compared to other princesses.

The only non-white princes are Naveen from "Princess and the Frog," Shang from "Mulan," and Aladdin. Dr. Facilier is a face character too.

Yes, you do. You should take voice lessons to learn how to sound like the princess you are auditioning for.

Yes, you certainly can! Elsa and Anna are distinct and popular characters from *Frozen*, making them an excellent costume choice for identical twin sisters.

Pocahontas is Native American, Jasmine is Arabic or from the Middle East, and Moana is Polynesian. While they all have brown skin, their cultures and ethnicities are distinct.

Naveen's ethnicity is never explicitly mentioned, but he is suggested to be of mixed-race. The name Naveen is of Indian origin, and his mother is shown in traditional Indian clothing. However, his voice actor is Latino, and Naveen has European features. He's from a fictional country called Maldonia, which seems to be near Spain or Italy, but is named after the Maldives in South Asia.