Auditioning for Disneyland Paris
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2016
- ► Also forgot to mention that this was my first and only audition I had for Disney and it was successful.
► I found out about the audition from this website: careers.disneylandparis.com/en...
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This is so interesting! I have been wanting to work in Disney since I was 12 (I am 18 now!), and am glad you made this video so that I know roughly what to prepare for! Thank you so much!
No problem glad I could help. I have a few more Disney videos on the way so keep watching for more info :)
Thank you so much for your support on your videos as this has helped me to pass my audition and now I'm in the same boat as you...the six month waiting list!!! X
+Lewis Clarke yay congratulations! Just make sure you have your phone on you (also it's an unknown number so don't ignore it) all the best x
Holly Lavender thanks again! Will keep you updated X
Thank you so much Holly this video really helped calm my nerves about the audition 🤗
+sarahobyrne no worries, hope it goes well ☺️
thank you. this has definatly helped. I now know I dont need to prepare any Monolouges.
Ahhh I'm going to my audition next week! I have been a character at Florida before so I hope that gives me a little bit of an edge but we shall see!
Awesome good luck ☺️
I got in💕😍it’s not a spoiler for me I’ve been going for 5 years and I’m nine now I’m going this year again💗
Can you do A video on how to animate and showing examples? And a dance tutorial in the same dance style as they do at the auditions? 😇 I really want to audition for Disney when they have them again but don’t really have much experience!😭 Thankyou!🥰
Hey Pixie, as I auditioned and worked for Disney seven years ago now I am not sure if they have changed the format and I wouldn't want to give false info. If you youtube the parade that's the sort of dance you'll be doing. As for animation just go big! The bigger the better. Hope this helps.
@@HollyLavender I just struggle with ideas for prompts :,) thankyou!
Hello, loved your video! I have a question about the animation round. When they ask you to portray a villain, should you pick a specific character (for example gaston or cruella) and mimic their movements and expressions, or should you just pull a scary face and start doing random villain movements? I thought that acting like Gaston by flexing my muscles could make me stand out to the casting directors, but it might look a little weird and out of place since it isn't what a 'typical' villian would do...
Difficult one, I guess it depends on big you can portray them and how much you can do. They want to see how much you can animate at the end of the day. I'd say if it is obvious without any costumes or props then go for it and give it everything you've got! All the best.
Holly Lavender thank you!!
Hi, I love the video! Do you know if they offer seasonal face character contracts for the summer (july-september)? Because on their website it says that they only offer seasonal contracts that last a minimum of four months... Since I'm a student I can only work there for three, so I don't really know what to do...
That maybe for this specific time. I know someone who was on a 4 week contract but they weren't face. I also know that some people were offered a contract a month after they auditioned so you'll never know. I would personally wait until you have finished school/college and then audition as you have to write down your availability and if you can only do a short period of time they may not give you a contract. Hope this helps and if you have anymore questions let me know.
Hey I’m only 15 but have been wanting to dance at Disney since I first went and I would love to work there when I’m older 😂 This video was super helpful I have a few questions. 1) Are there separate auditions for parade dancers and characters? Or do they audition everyone and then decide who they want for characters and who they want as dancers? 2) If you are a face character would you have to perform in parades and do meet and greets within the park or do they hire separate people to perform (because I’d assume you wouldn’t need to be as fluent in French and other languages if you are just performing in parades and not talking to guests at meet and greets within the park) 3) How much French do you need to know? 😂 I am doing GCSE French but is that enough? 4) How many other English people are there? Is it easy to make friends even if your French isn’t great? 😂 Sorry for so many questions xx
Hey! so the auditions vary depend on what you want to do so make sure you read the description and it will tell you everything you need to know. My audition was for both as I had to dance and animate.There are external dancers/singers there who only do certain shows/parades, the audition should specify. You learn French when your there I did GSCE French too and not gonna lie it wasn't very helpful. There are so many people who work there including americans and brits so you'll feel right at home. :)
Hey girl!! I just passed my audition for DLP in Amsterdam succesfully, and i am now waiting for that email with the contract!!!! And im dying hahah and i was wondering how long it took for you to get yours? (: thanks for making this video!
Lotte Mary Witteman yay congrats! 🎉 I got a call from an unknown number exactly a week later and then left for Disney 2 weeks after that so it was very fast. Some people I know took longer though it depends if they are in need your height/look for that particular time . You'll hear within 6 months if you get it and then you can also audition again if you wish.
Hi! I love your video! I was wondering if you went alone or with friends? I'm going alone to the audition in Amsterdam next week and I'm super nervous...
Solo is always better. Good luck 😉
Hi Holly! I was just wondering whether you had to give in a Performance CV and Cover Letter? Thanks! xx
I would ALWAYS carry a CV and headshot with you at every audition. I had mine however the casting took their own photos of me. This is only if you go through to the final stage.
Hey!!! How are you? I love your videos!! 👏🏻🥰 Can I ask how tall are you in cms? I am kind of short, but I dont know how much is the shortest they take for a princess friend... Did you were a princess friend? Thank you!!! Happy new year!! All the best for you! ✨
Hey 👋 thanks so much. I am 159cm. I would check the casting brief as they provide all the princesses and their required heights on there. Good luck and Happy New Year!
Hi Holly. I'm audititioning on Tuesday at pineapple. They say don't wear makeup but is a small amount of concealer ok ? And what do you recommend for hair
I wore make up as I had severe acne at the time. Try and keep it as natural as possible though if in doubt put less on but bring make up with you so you add more if you think its appropriate. As for hair I had a graduating bob at the time so I had mine down. I would advise just to keep it off your face so they can see you. Good luck for Tuesday!
Hi Holly thank you for this info! I will be auditioning next month in Leeds and cannot wait! Did you apply online or did you just turn up to your audition with a CV? I couldn't find an 'apply' button the auditions website x
+Lewis Clarke I looked up Disney auditions find the audition/place you want to attend and then follow instructions on where/when/time etc they are usually open so anyone can attend and you just show up
Hi Hun, did you audition for anything specific? I have applied for the Amsterdam Casting Tour, however the roles listed don't seem to be for face or characters..it's more like clerks, servers, hosts, etc. I am worried about all Auditions having dancing stages. xx
It was something like "Disney character, parade and character look-alike performers" I can't remember the exact title but there are so many now. I reckon if it doesn't have dance or parade in the title I doubt you would need to dance.
Hey holly! I have a Disney Character audition tomorrow in London, it says refrain from wearing make up, did you wear make up or just natural?! X
Taia Johnstone I just wore foundation and mascara if in doubt go less but bring make up so you can top up :) good luck!
Hi just a quick question on CVs. Did they want an in detail CV? Or do they focus more on the audition itself? Thankyou Holly😊😊❤️
Audition 100% if you are not the right height and look in the first place they won’t hire you. A few people had done character costume work before but it’s not essential as I had no experience. Hope that helps ☺️
You would be great friends with Alice or Snow White!
I'm going to audition in September but I'm 179cm hopefully I'm not too tall!
Amanda Erikson how did it go? 😋
Hello! I'd to audition for this year (next week exactly) but I'd like to know also if it is necessary to send an e-mail before, or just going to the queue. I read on the web of the auditions: " Candidates should not wear street shoes" that means that I have to be barefoot? or maybe with trainers I'm okay?
Ahh good luck! I didn't think there was an email address provided? I personally just turned up so thats a new one for me. As for the street shoes, honestly that made me giggle a little bit. I wore converse if thats considered a street shoe but I brought a variety of shoes with me just in case. If your not sure maybe do the same? I'm a dancer so I literally had my tap, ballet, jazz, I'm prepared for anything they throw at me :)
Holly Lavender thank you so much!
I thought in mi ballet shoes do much, but I am not in my country right now (due to an erasmus) i don't hsve them here. You were so helpful💜
hey, i want to audition for disney when I'm older but only thing is i do gcse spanish and have never had a french lesson in my life !
if your just a fur character or a character dancing around in a parade do you need to speak french? if you do how much french do you need to know? and how much did you have to speak from experience? when i went to disneyland paris the person who greeted me before meeting mickey mouse spoke to me fluently in about 15 different language (which only 2 i recognised lol) before finally speaking to me in english! i couldn't figure out which language was her first language! lol:)Also if you could do a video on all the choreography you learned in the audition it would be great for practice.
thanks for reading this, hope you can answer some of my questions xx
Hey! So learning French is good as a lot of people speak it (being in Paris and all) you learn on the job as your surrounding by French speakers you do learn quite quickly. Disney do help you with basic phrases so I wouldn’t worry but speaking French is definitely an advantage. As for the choreography I auditioned a while back and it may have changed and the dance is the second round so you will need to pass the animation round first. Hope this helps.
@@HollyLavender thanks for the help ! i already know a couple basic phrases here and there so I'm sure if my main focus was french id pick it up pretty quickly:) as for the animation , how many people got through ? and do you have any tips and tricks that could help you and separate you from the people who didn't get through ? thx for replying btw xxx
Truthfully not that many people. I would say that it is more based on your looks/height as the costumes are set and cannot be changed. Give it your all girl! go big or go home that's what I say. For the animation think your in a massive costume so your actions have to be super massive, the bigger the better and make it clear. Good luck and let me know how it goes :)
Hi there! I'm wondering if you wore your bangs down in your audition? And how much makeup would you say the girls were wearing in the audition since it says to refrain from wearing any?
Taylor Wiebe hey girl! I actually had a graduating bob at the time (my hair grows incredible fast) I would however recommend that you keep your hair away from your face just so the panel can see you and your not constantly being distracted by moving your hair. As for make up I went with just foundation as I had severe acne at the time if in doubt come with none on and bring stuff with you so you can put it on if need be I would say come as natural as possible. Hope this helps :)
Holly Lavender Thank you so much! Yes, I was wondering about acne as well as I am also currently "blessed" with it! Thank you for your help!
i think she would be friends with aurora or snow white
Interesting :P
hi! love the video! just wondering if you have to have a qualification in French to audition for disneyland Paris?
No you just need to be fluent in English or French. You learn French while your there.
Holly Lavender ah great thankyou!
at the audition did they tell you which face character they were offering you a contract for? personally i think you look like a friend of jasmine but would love to know
+Little One they did yes as it actually in my contract. A lot of people get fittings when your there as well.
Hi Holly!! I was wondering, is it ok if I'm 5ft 8/9 (178 cm) to try go auditioning? Because I've read that Disney characters/princesses have to be from 5ft2 to 5ft6 or 7 tall
I am unfortunately a shorty and don't really know about a lot about the other end of the spectrum. I have heard that 5"7 is the tallest but that doesn't mean it is necessarily true. It should say on the audition requirements the height they are looking for? It did with mine anyway :) sorry I can't be much help.
Don't worry, thank you anyway❤️❤️❤️
Hello I was just wondering if you have to be able to speak French to work as a performer at Disney land Paris ? Xx
You have to be fluent in French or English to apply. You learn French when your there ☺️
are you still out there now? or have you come back from your contract?
I ended my contract as I was on a CDI.
Thanks a lot for this video! I’ve heard a super advice of danse! I think I’m afraid because of this step of casting 😔 May be you can write me some details? I want to prepare me in Russian casting 🇷🇺
Good luck with your casting! I am not sure if it would be the same but I have shared everything about the London audition on my channel :)
Holly Lavender thanks a lot 😉
hi!
If I want to audition to work as a dancer, do auditions have animation too?
There are different auditions. I auditioned for the character and parade performer role. There are dancing roles available either for shows or for the seasonal parades. Just check out the specific role breakdown.
Holly Lavender thanks!!!!
@@rochibadino2482 no worries, good luck 👍
Holly this video Is Just Great. i have an audition in One Month and I have a couple of questions (Just Two really) would It Be a problem for You if I send You a private message?
HelderRoze no problem at all! Ask away :)
Thank You soooo much :) I wrote to You on your fb Page :)
I'm a boy and I'm 13 and I want to be a Dysney character in About 5 or 6 years, what do you think really helps while The audition? And do you think musical lessons wil help with The dancing and animation?
+I'mDaniel I've done a video on auditioning tips and advice is you want to check that out
How would you describe the experience working for Disney as a character performer in all honesty...??? x
+Lewis Clarke the most rewarding and memorable experience, everyday is different and you never know what to expect ☺️
Holly Lavender That's all I wanted to know! I'm on their books for a couple of more weeks, I still feel hopeful and plus I've just passed a Disney Cruise Line audition and I'm on their books for a year!
That's awesome, good luck :)
Do you have to sing in the audition ?
No not for this audition, if you do it will specify in casting breakdown.
Were there many boys at the audition? Were there any people with unnatural hair colour? Mine is blue and I know Disney are funny on that stuff.
Hey Michael! There wasn't at my audition but then there are wigs available? They will probably discuss it with you if you get through :)
Do you need a cv???
I always bring your CV for any audition just in case
Hey girl , do you need to speak france ? 💖
Maya Fonteyne it does help but you do pick it up on the way ☺️
Holly Lavender Okey thx girl !
Just prepare yourself for the fact that you might earn 380-400€ per month! 😅
At least if you're on merchandising/sales.