I love hearing your stories and your advice! I'm a college student, and I perform as a birthday party princess as mainly Ariel and Anna, and it's one of the best jobs I've ever had!! I'm hoping to make it to Florida after I graduate! :)
Madison Marie exactly! Yes, I love that some of the Disney princesses had their priorities.. it's very easy to get sucked into "princess world" when you're in it. But it's a job that is short lived because you only look "young enough" for "so long." So it's important to have long term goals that go above and beyond the princess "dream." I remember girls who did it during college, but as soon as they graduated moved onto their "bigger more long term" career goals. I admired that, or if they had an important internship that came up while they were at the university, they were quick to drop the princess gig. Why? Because they knew it wasn't something that would last. Or else I knew other girls who were princesses but also talented dancers, who did the princess thing, but after "having their fill," moved onto other markets, such as in Miami auditioning for acting roles, or moving to other cities where they could dance for shows that were big tourist attractions/or on cruise ships, one Princess Jasmine I knew danced for the Orlando Magic basketball team and went on from there, dance was her first passion, but she wanted to dance in the Disney stage shows. She was our head Jasmine that was used for the biggest shows & commercials. Dance was her life, but it's like Rachel said in our first video, we're drawn to the princesses because of what they symbolize, haha, at least I was! they stand for kindness, always do the right thing, etc. xo
Thank you for this wonderful video! I always love them! I also love how you say find a new dream, I was so focused on trying out to be a princess, but now I realize I'm too short, so I was thinking of something like Tinkerbell, or anything at Disney! I also found another dream last year of doing birthday parties as Elsa! It seriously is a dream come true! Love your videos!
I have a question, what do the princesses wear under their costumes? Belle in her yellow dress has exposed shoulders, and Jasmine's top could alter choices. Just wondering!
Do you have to be like really "beautiful" to be a disney princess? This job sounds like an amazing experience, one which I have always dreamed of doing... I love myself and feel beautiful, but I am worried that I don't look conventionally pretty enough to be cast. I was just wondering how much looks play a part in the hiring process? thanks xx
Malee Rowell I believe every girl has something beautiful about her, whether it's her eyes, her smile, her hair... she has SOMETHING! I think they tend to try to cast to a "conventional" beauty, but it's not ALWAYS that way---so it's important, I think, to feel beautiful and see yourself as beautiful--the princesses are drawn to be beautiful and for the audience to see them that way, so I think it helps if you feel beautiful. We all know that inner beauty is most important and that's truly what makes the princesses beautiful and makes us love them (who wants to watch a Disney movie about a snobby, or depressed Princess??) They're supposed to be like a female heroine. It's a performing role--you get the chance to leave your reality behind and take on a character, to be someone you might not be in real life, to help bring that magic to the kids. If you're not a "conventional beauty".. then there's a chance you may not be cast, but I still wouldn't rule yourself out. You won't know for certain until you audition. Make sure you're taking your acting classes and your dance classes (to the best of your ability).. give yourself every foot up that you can. Do yourself up to the best of your ability for your audition, so that you feel your most beautiful. Let that confidence shine through. OFTEN Disney casts girls who I don't think I would have cast, but the casting director has the final say--they are the judge, it's up to them to decide. But from a guest perspective (now that I am a guest and not working as a princess at Disney) I see things in a different light. When my daughter goes up to Pocahontas, do I care that she doesn't look exactly like Pocahontas??? no. lol, not really. I only care that my daughter met Pocahontas, that she believed it was Pocahontas or whoever.. Cinderella.. and that my daughter was happy to meet her. That's what I care about. I focused on giving the guests the best experience/memory that I could give them.. was my acting worthy of an academy award? no. Was I the most beautiful girl in the world? no. But I did the best I could to portray Jasmine and if a little girl thought I was great, then I was happy. I wish you the very best, I hope you're cast and if you're not, you're still gorgeous. And there's a ton more ways to bring joy to families at Disney than portraying a character.. I wish you the best! xo
Last year I worked as a fur-character doing shows and meet and greets at an amusement park here in Sweden. This year I was going to audition for a different position, where you get to lead the animal-related shows, such as the seal show, dressed as a pirate. At the audition we got to dance, sing, do a monologue as well as performing a piece of the show. Before the audition I found your videos and started watching them frantically. Even though I wasn't auditioning to work at Disney I felt like I could use a ton of your advice. I walked in to the audition confident and with a big smile on my face and two days later I found out that I got the part. Now I just keep watching your videos because I simply love listening to you talking about Disney, your family and encouraging people to become more confident in themselves. Keep up the good work!
I do princess parties!! I just did one today as Elsa, and it truly is a wonderful experience each and every time!! I'm so glad you mentioned that in this video!! :)
excellent video, completely agree with everything you said about finding a new dream! I think I've accepted I'm not Disney Princess material although it still hurts haha! I'd love to do princess parties, they always looks so much fun. You inspire me every day Jennifer, speak soon please!! xxx
I work as a Disney princess through an occasions company and I absolutely love it! When I graduate I plan on auditioning to work at Disney! Thank you for such wonderful video!
Hi Jennifer!! I hope ti be a face character in one of the parks too as soon as I can get up to Orlando (probably for college) and my ultimate dream is to become an Imagineer. I am getting face character "practice" by dressing as Princess Merida and going to local parks to surprise kids completely out of the blue. They love it and I have gotten so much praise from parents thanking me and I've been hired to do a few birthday parties as well. I hope I can get through the Disney audition - the only thing I think would stand in my way is my lack of dance experience but I have learned from your videos that as long as I have a good attitude & keep on smiling, I may get through anyway :) Thank you for all your advice to help prepare us all for auditions!
Thank you for another awesome video! I'm one of those people who have the princess party business, I just started it! I already have the little mermaid! It's a lot of work but I love it!
watching your original confessions video really inspired me to start my channel... and now I'm addicted! i love making weekly videos, mostly disney related :) and one day i hope to make my very own confessions of a retired disney princess video... ultimate dream is to become a disney princess!!xx
Hi Jennifer! I just wanted to say that I really admire you and I love all of your videos! I think it's so great that you share your experiences with being a retired princess. I've always wanted to go for Mulan but I've lived in northern CA my whole life. My husband and I are moving to LA soon so now I can finally audition. Thanks so much for sharing all you do. Your advice has really helped me gain a perspective and insight that wouldn't have otherwise had. You are AWESOME :)
My dream is to play Merida at the parks and I went to my first audition while I was studying abroad in London and I got rejected but I have worked at a Princess party company for a year now as Merida and that just makes me more confident and makes me so much more prepared for my next auditions:)
I am soooooo happy that you're still doing these! I'm also very relieved to find out that you don't have to have your ears pierced. I was wondering though, if you get hired do you have certain regulations like getting vaccinations or having to give blood? Also I wanted to let you know how my character training was going. I've been taking ballroom dance lessons since August and my instructor said I'm a natural at the waltz!
DisneyDiva93 I think that's way too cool that you're a natural at the Waltz, sounds like you are on your way! thank you for the updates! I'd love to hear anymore if you have any in the future. :) as for giving blood, thankfully, Disney never made me do that, I faint at the slightest bit, it's awful. haha, I had to be strong during pregnancy when the hospital draw all kinds of blood though. augh. but that's not Disney so no worries, lol. I don't remember anything about vaccinations either. Nobody ever questioned me.. I just remember an intense background check before getting hired. :)
i loved this video, very inspiring. I was struggling with my expectations for myself and you really helped me with what you said about finding new dreams! you are awesome jennifer!! thank you
Wonderful video and great advice. I just started a RUclips channel or putting videos up. Thank you for sharing your experiences. So many girls dream about being disney princesses and it's wonderful how down to earth the characters can be. I always felt like princess Mia from princess diaries in that I never thought I could ever be a princess of any kind because I don't think I'm pretty or have a good body image. It really makes my day knowing that even if you can't be a disney princess that you are still beautiful and a princess at heart. The two princesses that I would want to be aren't even at disney world because they aren't considered animated or in the disney princess list.
Hi my Alyssa and I've really been thinking about auditioning to be a Disney princess, And probably for Repunzel or Anna, because feel I look like and am the most like the too of them. i have seen all three of you and Rachel's confession video and its inspired me more and made want to do it even more, hearing you're stories and experiences, and I think it would the most amazing feeling in the world to make some little kids or teen/adults life and just see there faces light up when they see you:) There one thing that you haven't talked much about in your videos, and that's meeting the Make A Wish children, How do you keep from cry and getting Emotional? I'm sure its hard not, But how do you keep yourself from getting emotional? And I would love to hear I more about experiences with them as well. Always and forever, a Princess, Disney fanatic and kid at heart, Alyssa O💜👑🏰⛄️☀️
I think I could be either Pocahontas or Jasmine but I'm not even tall enough to play the part so I cry. And I'm not tall enough to be a dancer at Disney, either. Sad when your height is really the problem because I could do so many things, only I can't.
I'm so glad you felt that way! I wish everyone was cast though! ♡♡ even the girl I didn't think looked like Cinderella who Disney hired, she was wonderful. One of my favorite people I ever worked with. Loved her.
I have always loved Disney and it has always been a passion of mine and recently I became really interested in becoming a Disney Princess after college (im actually in high school but i like to plan ahead)...anyway i was wondering how you find out about the Disney auditions because ever since Frozen premiered, i knew i wanted to be Anna like really really badly :) also i dont remember if this was answered in one of your confessions videos but how did you act in difficult situations as a face character? Thank you soo much for putting these videos out! They are so cool and i could only dream about being a disney cast member! Thank you times a million!
I wish they would've casted you for the tinkerbell!!!! I really wanted to know how the costume lights up lol. I heard that is a difficult job to get casted for because supposably you have to be a certain weight in order to slide down.
I'm going to be Mulan and Pocahontas for princess parties, and I was wondering about Mulan's character. She seems more modern than the other princesses. After rewatching Pocahontas' movie, I noticed that she definitely has the soft, girlish voice, but Mulan escapes me. She and Pocahontas both have wit, but Mulan was in the army, thought most show her in the matchmaker dress. I'm a little lost with her. :/ I've been brainstorming one-liners for when kids decide to quiz me, so I feel okay there. Just a little advice would be nice, thanks!
Sirikhwan Pamornkul Hey Sirikhwan! Congratulations! have you searched meetings of guests with Mulan on RUclips? I'd start there.. I'm sure you've watched her film, but I'd also grab one liners off of the film, if there's any special phrases that stood out to you or things of that nature, making sure you know the names of the other characters so that you can refer to them in a pinch, such as her parent's names, the dragon, etc. Did you watch the Angela video I had posted? "Angela meets the princesses"?? there's some great video of Mulan in there.. xo
omg this channel is my new obsession lol! that sucks you couldn't be tinkerbell tho!😳 you would've made an amazing tinkerbell! by any chance did you ever play Esmeralda? lol you seriously could've pulled her off as well!👌
thanks for thinking that! you are so sweet! Hahaha, I've accepted my fate of never being tinkerbell. Haha, sadly, no Esmeralda, that's a whole other story. 😅 thanks again for your sweet comment!
I would love to be a Disney face character, preferably Peter Pan. Seeing as I'm a girl, I understand I could not be an actual Pan face character, but do you know if there is any way I could be Peter in a parade? Even if I didn't get this role, any role in Disney entertainment would be amazing.
Genna Hailey Hey Genna, I don't believe they'd cast you even in a parade because of the gender thing :( the only reason is because they use actual Peter Pan face characters who do the meet n greet in the parks for the parades (last time I checked).. this is only what I've seen/experienced.. but by working in Disney entertainment someday, you never know what doors may open for you.. you never know unless you try! xo
Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much for making these videos! It's really helping me with the auditions that I go to! I really want to be a face character, but I'm a little concerned about my facial profile. I know they look at that during the lineup part. My nose isn't huge, but it's not super small either. It's straight though but is kind of longer. I guess I was wondering if one feature like that will completely make or break the decision! I know it's a bit silly to ask though ahaha.
***** yeah, you def. see that. It's egos. It can be an emotional thing. Imagine if you had really wanted to get cast and got rejected. You might think, "What did they have that I didn't???" or visa versa, girls who are snobby thinking they're better than others. It's not a perfect work environment. It's up to the individual to be bigger.
I can't sing and I have quite a deep voice compared to most face characters. I was wondering if you knew a way to improve my voice and make it more Princessy or if disney helps you out if they hire you? Thank you for your amazing videos!
What if you have glasses, I mean I can still see without them but do you have to have contacts, I could not wear my glasses I can still see but it's just blurry
I was wondering if Disney princesses are allowed to have a certain amount of ear piercings or dyed yet natural colored hair (mine is bleached and I have double piercings)
Courtney Dowling I don't recall Disney caring too too much about the hair color (so long as it didn't look too fake).. they do tend to prefer a "natural/attractive hair color" look.. hard to describe, I know! if you get hired, they show you in the handbook how they want you to do your hair. I remember a new girl who had just had her hair especially dyed at a salon and when she got hired Disney made her change it (she'd spent so much money too!) but it was like some pink highlights or something and Disney made her get rid of them. :( That's one of the hardest parts about working there is.. maintaining that "Disney look." :) as for ear piercings.. I was only ever allowed to have one piercing.. Jasmine had those big earrings that I had to wear.. but since the cartoon only had one piercing, that's all I was allowed to have.. if the character you're portraying has no earrings, then they often make you just take the extra ear piercings you have out.. aka no jewelry whatsoever. You can probably search the princesses you hope to portray online and see what the costuming looks like.. they do their best to keep everyone looking the exact same no matter what park they're at.. whether in Disneyland Paris, TokyoDisney or Disneyland in the USA.. keeping that same consistent character appearance is huge for them. :)
I have a small gap between my front teeth but they are all straight, could i still be a face character? I also am Australian so i obviously have an Australian accent will this make a difference as well? I could obviously put the accent on like someone would for Merida but would i have the same chance as everyone else?
+awpicteesh I'd have to see the gap to let you know if I thought casting would approve or not. That's definitely something to be concerned about, because if it is noticeable, they may not consider you for the role of a Disney princess, only because they don't have this trait.. but if it's not really noticeable they may not care. As for the accent, Disneyworld is strict in the sense they want you to have the same accent as the cartoon.. so for Merida, they would train you to sound like her, or for Mary Poppins/Alice.. but when it comes to Cinderella, they want that "good old fashioned" American accent just like the film. :) Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman are great actors who are able to change their accent for whatever character they're playing. :) You can do it!! Disneyland Paris is not so strict though. I don't believe TokyoDisney is either. xo
Hi! I would love to be Alice because I'm 5ft 1inch and I happen to be English xD but I have dark hair and eyes and I don't know if they would let me be Alice in auditions
Erza Scarlet I wish I could see your pic! The dark eyebrows may be a problem, (assuming they're dark), I would def consider getting them tinted to a diff shade before your audition.. it may help them to see you with a lighter hair color .. no matter what, I wish you the best! xo
i've seen a brunette be friends with Alice ! go for it if you haven't yet :) i would love to be friends with Alice as well , and tinkerbell , which would be more likely (i'm 4'10 haha)
Hi I really like your videos and I just wanted to ask you a few questions if that's alright :) Is there a certain height requirement for the role of princess jasmine and Pocahontas and how many times did you have try out before you got the role of princess jasmine?
Yeah I can imagine a lot of that would happen..... rejection is so hard to face. I realize Disney has to have certain standards, but perhaps it would be nicer if they could encourage those that don't get in, to partake another cast member role in the parks. I don't get why they wouldn't let you be the Tinkerbell that flies before the fireworks. nobody can see from that distance. I think Disney is a little too picky for that job description. hope they change their mind and let you be Tinkerbell (flying job). my heart breaks for you as you passionately want that job, Jennifer. :( Never give up, if you want something, keep at it and they will see that you are keen (for everyone). Id love to be a cast member if only there was a Disney World or Land here in Aus.
hehe Ive been a little adventurous in my lifetime. been to Japan when I just turned 18 for 3 weeks. then to New Zealand for a week, touring the Southern Island there. I loved New Zealand. I want to go to United States soon. Yay. Have you been to Paris or anywhere like that, Jennifer? Id love to go to Paris or Europe. :)
So the tall person flying as tinkerbell has to look like her? Then why do some guys play her? I have seen a lot of close pictures of guys playing tinkerbell ( because they need someone tall) and I don't think they looked like her. Lol, btw did you know sometimes guys have to do the job? Or did they never tell you?
lol hey Silvano, had to reply really fast before bed, what pictures are you talking about? can you tweet them? they sound bogus. I ended up becoming good friends with one of the girls personally who did it for years, they have strict rules because it's considered a stunt job. there was a height and weight restriction, no guy was ever short enough to do the job from what she said, which is why I'm curious where you got your info. Was it for Tokyo? they might have different rules there. gotta run to bed. hugs! xo
I love your videos, they're so interesting!! Do you have to be American to be a Disney princess because I'm British and would maybe like to work at Disney? Xx
I'm sorry If I'm annoying you with questions haha, but I was wondering if Cast members could date each other? I think I was reading a buzzfeed article or something like that, and two face characters were dating and one posted a picture of them IN COSTUME kissing. I heard he got fired. So I was wondering if they could have relationships with other CMs
Autumn Shivers lol! Great question, the main reason the cast member probably was fired was because you're not supposed to post photos of yourself in character doing anything questionable. haha, Disney tries to make sure their characters keep a certain reputation and if Aladdin is kissing a girl who is not Princess Jasmine well then Aladdin just looks like a jerk. lol. but as far as interdating within the company, oh man, they dated allllll the time. Those Aladdins I worked with were handsome and single and they lived it up. They dated Ariels, they dated dancers, they dated pretty much whoever they wanted. lol. Same for the Prince Charmings and so forth. One of my Aladdins actually married a Cinderella friend of mine. They are living happily ever after to this day. lol. He was from North Carolina so I assume they eventually moved back there since I haven't been in touch with them for a few years now, but yeah. It happened. Actually, my next door neighbors met on the college program (both from different states) and they married and now they live here. When you go to work for Disney, you'll see a great deal of people who meet while working at Disney, fall in love and marry. Happens quite a lot. You meet people with similar interests and ideals.. put yourselves in a fairytale wonderland (plenty of romantic dates to be had at Disney) and boom. lol. love. xoxoxo
Autumn Shivers Also, a Cinderella I worked with ended up marrying one of those Norwegian men in the Norway pavilion who I mentioned briefly in Confessions 1 & 2. :) Also knew a Belle who dated one of the head chefs in France.. the list goes on.
Mark Forrest hahha, if I can find any who WANT to do a video, haha.. I'm glad to was able to make these vids with Rachel and Matt, however, most of my ex Disney character friends keep pretty silent on their time at Disney. Disney does a great job of instilling a "keep our secrets secret" mentality. Sometimes I think people are a little weird about it. Well, more than anything I think it's just something they share with family and friends, but to go public the way I have is "too much." They like their anonymity. :)
Hi I am planning on auditioning to be a princess in parks. I do birthdays parties as princesses now and people always tell me it would be great for me. However, I have a really big smile! People usually tell me it's the prettiest thing about me but I'm worried it could prevent me from getting the job. I slightly show my bottom teeth when I smile and I didn't know if they have smile requirements or if it's just about having a "pretty and animated one"?
Hello there!! My name is McKinley and I'm sixteen years old. I have been a Disney lover since I was born and with college approaching, I am exploring all of my options. I currently work for a local birthday party princess company and aspire to eventually work at Disney as a face character. I am 5 feet 2 inches tall and have pale skin. However, I have a third degree burn scar on my left forearm that is textured, but only noticeable very close up and if you look for it. I am concerned because I have researched, and all of the face characters it seems I am tall enough to play have short sleeved costumes. I am still planning to attend an audition eventually, although I am curious if there is any chance of me being cast as a face character even though I have a large scar on my forearm. I know Disney strives for perfection and there is a strict policy on tattoos, so I am wondering if my scar would be a similar case. Thank you so much!
Rebecca 111 This is a great question to feature in a future video, so thank you for that, lol. but I'd suggest simple sweatpants, simple tank top.. nothing too fancy so as not to look like you're trying "too hard," but at the same time, not frumpy. If that makes sense. Hope this helps! xo
SOS!!! I have 6 ear piercings on one ear! When I take them out the holes really are not that noticeable. Do you think that would hinder my chances of becoming a princess?!
I have a British accent but I'm not sure if it'll change any chances or not, I think I look most like Belle which I'm fine with and I feel like I connect with her better so if I ever did audition do you think I have a chance?
Hi Jennifer! I would love to audition to be a face character however one of my front teeth is quite crooked.... Would that mean I was unable to be a face character? PLEASE answer. I'm dying to know! Cause if so perhaps I should get my teeth fixed then try?? Xx
bonneymarieee yea! I understand, that's hard! one of my front teeth has recently moved slightly more forward than the other one.. I used to have a retainer that kept them straighter but my dog ate it. lol. But yes, teeth are definitely important and something to consider. Is there any way you can get braces? have you met with your dentist/orthodontist recently?
Hi Jenn! I just really want to ask you about look alikes for Jasmine. I worry that I may not be the right skin tone for her. But I have more dark facial features. I'm not pale but I have olive toned skin. But I do tan in the sun. Do you think I still have a chance for Jasmine? By the way I love your videos and thanjs so much for making them!!
Samantha Klump Hey Samantha, thanks so much for your support and encouragement! Means a lot! As for Jasmine, I'd still try and audition to see what they think. If anything, I've seen Jasmines who are VERY light skinned. There are girls who do Belle who also do Jasmine, so that's something to keep in mind. To be honest, I'm one of the darkest Jasmine's I've ever seen Disney cast. There may have been one other girl a shade darker than me, but I rarely saw her, as she was seasonal status. I wish you the best! xo
Hi! Need an answer soon please! I love your videos so much! They are so informative! I desperately want to be a princess at Disney world. I've wanted to ever since I was little & I plan on auditioning soon! My only problem is that I really really want to get my nose pierced. Would I still be able to be a princess with a nose piercing hole? Could I just cover it up with makeup & be okay? Or, could I let it close up & just have a little scar & be okay? I'm getting really anxious about this & I need to know soon because I'm supposed to get the piercing next week! Please help! Thanks!!
+Jennifer Oakes Oh okay! Thank you! Do all characters wear wigs? Because my hair is temporarily purple, but just wondering the rules for hair. didn't specify online.
All characters wear wigs, no matter how gorgeous or cool your hair is.. I never met anybody who didn't wear a wig and I believe they told us that was the rule anyway. I love purple hair! xo
Not always - at least in Disneyland. It was certainly the exception, but when Ping (warrior Mulan) met during a special event several years ago, I saw her close up (and photographed her). I noticed that she wasn't wearing a wig, and wore very little makeup.
hey Jennifer! I don't know if you still answer questions but I wanted to try anyway. I would love to audition for a prinsess when i'm a bit older but I have little spots on my face. would that be a problem? also I have 3 piercings: the "normal" ones and one at the top of my ear. is there a rule about that?
does it matter to Disney if someone questioning has beauty marks or anything? because I have some on my arms but I would love to audition for a role as a face character
Hey! I'm african American and would love to play Princess Tiana! I'm not as dark as she is in the movies thought but I have seen some lighter tones Tiana! Do you think my skin tone would matter even though I'm black? I've also heard that African Americans have been cast as jasmine and pocohontas! I'm very light toned so I think I could pass! Do you think this still happens today?
Morgan Ashleigh Hello beautiful Morgan! In my experience, the Princess Tianas I see in the theme parks are a darker shade of black---that's just what I've seen, however, I've spoken recently with a "friend of one of the Disney princesses" who told me that not all of the Tianas are as dark as the cartoon character. There is hope for the black girls with lighter skin tones. Even if I haven't met the black Jasmines, that doesn't mean they don't exist. I've seen more white girls play her than I have girls like myself who have some sort of ethnic background. HOWEVER---when it comes to Pocahontas, I have seen a mixed half white, half black girl cast!! So there is hope for the lighter skinned black girls out there---to be honest, it's going to come down to who is working in the casting department on the day you go to audition. The "Disney princess" look is in the eye of the beholder---I would love to see people in Disney casting who have a sensitive eye when it comes to race/ethnicity so that the door can be open for more diversity.. Jasmine had an ethnic background, but I often saw the door shut for girls who had an ethnicity.. on one hand I am told I am "too white" for a Latin chick.. but I feel I just can't win.. I can only be myself. I see myself as American.. that's my culture--it happens that I have Colombian culture in me too, but I wasn't born and raised in Colombia.. and I see some of the things they do as "different".. on the other hand, I have a lot of love for Latin people, naturally. I don't want white people to feel unloved either, my daughter is half white. lol. I'm getting off topic here, lol. The point is---there is hope for you, girl. lol. If minorities are going to be working in the world of Disney princesses---it's important to realize you're going to be a minority. lol. And that's OKAY!!! We are all unique and have a different role to play.. as a cartoon character we will appeal to different groups/culture of people and at the same time appeal to everyone.. I noticed Jasmine was super appealing to people from the Middle East/India/darker skinned people, but at the same time, she was loved by all.. Mulan, again, loved by all, but she especially appealed to families who value a strong feminine character.. Mulan isn't one of those typical Barbie girls... neither is Merida. Anyway, I'm way off topic here, I wish you the BEST! Go represent girl! xo
Fur characters/Wendy, alice and fairies - 4ft to 5ft 2 All princesses: 5ft 3 to 5ft 7 When you do go to a disney audition they measure you using 'disney height'. This is usually a bit shorter than your normal height :)
Hey! Before I ask my question I just want to say that you are awesome! Now the question, do you think someone with self harm scars stands any chance for a face character? They are a bit noticable and are on the inner side of my forearm, and I have had children ask questions about it, although I did learn to move in a way to hide it. And I guess make up could help...I think I could maybe, just maybe be Belle, and her costumes have gloves... What do you think?
+Gabriela Marramaque Hey! I also worked in entertainment at Disney and I think they wouldn't want to go the makeup route (because it might rub off, etc) but Aurora and Cinderella also always wear outfits that cover the arms so there should be no problem there! Rapunzel's also covers most of the arm, depending on where it hits below the elbow. So I think that you should DEFINITELY audition and they'd be more than willing to accommodate all parts of a perfect princess :)
Thank you! :3 I will definately audition when I get a chance! I used to believe my scars would keep me from doing a bunch of things, but I've come to realise they only stop me if I let them.
+Gabriela Marramaque That's really the perfect attitude to have and Disney will totally see it! If not for face, maybe dancing, or fur which would be just as great!
Silvano_15 also, it's important to remember, Rachel and I don't know everything! for whatever reason I wasn't considered as "Stunt Tink".. it's all good. Time heals. xo
Autumn Shivers I was told I was only allowed to have my nails painted a natural color. I remember girls having their nails done (acrylic) but I never did mine like that.. I just used a clear polish and kept them clean. :) I was always VERY simple. I never was able to have "fun" colored nails or anything. No blacks, reds, blues.. just natural. I never ever heard of a princess getting disapproved for nail biting. I think if any girls were ever caught they were told to simply not do it in front of guests. Very often, in a single hour, they will work you for 40 minutes, but then there is a 20 minute break, (bathroom, drinks, snack, watch tv/retouch makeup, anything you wish).. during that break is when if you really need to or have that habit, then that's when you'd do it.. but generally, it's not considered "princess-like" to do it. :)
hi! I really liked your video but i need to know if i could cast as a disney princess if i have little moles on my cheeks. i´ve heard that you can´t be one if you have visible marks on your skin. is that true?
Hi Jennifer! I have another question. So I am thinking about auditioning for spring of next year like I told you in your other video, the problem is that I am only 5'1". Would they take people that height as some princesses? I was reading an article saying that most are about 5'3". I get told that i look and act a lot like either Anna, Tinkerbell and also Rapunzel. Any advice for me before I audition? I know not to go for a certain princess, but I feel like appearance-wise I am limited. Thanks so much!
Abby Hess Hey Abby! Awwww, you're 5'1" like my sister! She's the same height as you. Truth be told, I've never seen a princess cast below 5'3".. and the one I saw at that height was a princess Jasmine.. that was kind of pushing it. lol. Maybe with Tinkerbell they're less picky about the height? Most of the girls I worked with were an average 5'6".. about that. Advice I'd have is to know that your height may count against you.. so I'd aim to portray Tinkerbell.. because if all the other girls cast as Rapunzel & Anna are in the 5'4"+ range, then your chances go down even despite you having a similar look, so I'd aim for Tinkerbell, because I imagine they may go easier on you with her. I'd study the girls they have already cast as her (perhaps googling "Tinkerbell face character") and seeing what they seem to look for, similarities in the girls, etc. How does she do her makeup? etc. Don't give up totally on your dream, audition. You never know. Maybe they have a new role opening up that we don't know about? Then see what happens. Are you open to being a dancer for Disney? or another role that isn't a Disney Princess? keep an open mind. xoxo I wish you the best, Abby!
I've been told to try to become Tinkerbell! Which is definitely on my list and if I don't get it then I still am definitely doing the DCP. I have dance experience so I possibly could become a dancer! I'm just trying to figure out what I want to do. I know they cast Alice, Wendy and Tinkerbell all under 5'2". So they all can be a possibility!! Thanks so much though! I knew becoming an actual princess is pushing it with my height, but you never know! haha I'll just have to wait and see! I'm going to make many vlogs when I do it :)
Joshua Quinn hehe, hmmm.. that I'm not sure of, if it can truly be covered with makeup, then I don't see why not?! Casting would have to check it out. If the scar is visible they may not though. :(
Jennifer Oakes Thank you for replying! this is my channel! I'm auditioning on thursday and if i were lucky enough to get that far I dont want that to hold me back :( but we'll see
do you mean in the videos or asking questions in comments section? Ive never known Jennifer to miss a comment in comment section. Im keen to see your question. hehe
Jennifer Oakes omg you replied:) I'm so happy! But anyways my question was if a child were to have came up to you and asked how you went from being in a movie to a real person what would your response be? I know it's a terrible question but I remember always being so curious as a little girl on how that was possible and now I'm curious to how one would respond. LOVE all of your videos btw! you have gave me so much courage to audition as jasmine :)
Haley Plascencia sorry, sometimes it takes awhile for me to get back to people! I hope you DO audition as Jasmine! that would be amazing! If you're ever cast, please let me know! LOL the Rapunzel I recently met hinted to me that she'd watched Confessions and it made our meet n greet so much more magical and special for our family. As for how I'd of responded I'd of said that the Genie and Tinkerbell got together with Mickey and magically had us be able to fly into this "Whole New World!" haha.. as Pocahontas I'd of said the same thing (Minus the Genie) lol.. though kids always told me I didn't look like Pocahontas when I was her, to which I always replied, "Well, if you'd been drawn into a cartoon, you'd look different too," haha.. xoxoxo I hope this helps! Also, growing up I watched the movie, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and I think that always explained the cartoon/real world divide for me.. dunno if you've seen that one yet. :)
hey that's actually very clever idea, Jennifer. that's really believable for children for sure. I would even suggest parents/family/friends to tell children this about the characters too to keep the magic going.
Ahhh! Thank you, I love these videos! Also, if I send you a headshot and my side profile would you be willing to tell me who do you think I'd be good friends with? :)
"Find a new dream"? That line is in Tangled lol!
+HeartRedClove hahaha well Candy Andy said it first to me! back in 2004! xo
I love hearing your stories and your advice! I'm a college student, and I perform as a birthday party princess as mainly Ariel and Anna, and it's one of the best jobs I've ever had!! I'm hoping to make it to Florida after I graduate! :)
You have the kindest heart & the most genuine advice! I still really want to be a Disney princess, just focusing on my career first ... Maybe someday!
Madison Marie exactly! Yes, I love that some of the Disney princesses had their priorities.. it's very easy to get sucked into "princess world" when you're in it. But it's a job that is short lived because you only look "young enough" for "so long." So it's important to have long term goals that go above and beyond the princess "dream." I remember girls who did it during college, but as soon as they graduated moved onto their "bigger more long term" career goals. I admired that, or if they had an important internship that came up while they were at the university, they were quick to drop the princess gig. Why? Because they knew it wasn't something that would last. Or else I knew other girls who were princesses but also talented dancers, who did the princess thing, but after "having their fill," moved onto other markets, such as in Miami auditioning for acting roles, or moving to other cities where they could dance for shows that were big tourist attractions/or on cruise ships, one Princess Jasmine I knew danced for the Orlando Magic basketball team and went on from there, dance was her first passion, but she wanted to dance in the Disney stage shows. She was our head Jasmine that was used for the biggest shows & commercials. Dance was her life, but it's like Rachel said in our first video, we're drawn to the princesses because of what they symbolize, haha, at least I was! they stand for kindness, always do the right thing, etc. xo
thank you so much for the advice! you are the best! xoxo
Madison Marie
Thank you for this wonderful video! I always love them! I also love how you say find a new dream, I was so focused on trying out to be a princess, but now I realize I'm too short, so I was thinking of something like Tinkerbell, or anything at Disney! I also found another dream last year of doing birthday parties as Elsa! It seriously is a dream come true! Love your videos!
I have a question, what do the princesses wear under their costumes? Belle in her yellow dress has exposed shoulders, and Jasmine's top could alter choices. Just wondering!
Deirdre N haha, I think I will make this question featured in a future video! thanks for asking! lol xoxo
Do you have to be like really "beautiful" to be a disney princess? This job sounds like an amazing experience, one which I have always dreamed of doing... I love myself and feel beautiful, but I am worried that I don't look conventionally pretty enough to be cast. I was just wondering how much looks play a part in the hiring process? thanks xx
Malee Rowell I believe every girl has something beautiful about her, whether it's her eyes, her smile, her hair... she has SOMETHING! I think they tend to try to cast to a "conventional" beauty, but it's not ALWAYS that way---so it's important, I think, to feel beautiful and see yourself as beautiful--the princesses are drawn to be beautiful and for the audience to see them that way, so I think it helps if you feel beautiful. We all know that inner beauty is most important and that's truly what makes the princesses beautiful and makes us love them (who wants to watch a Disney movie about a snobby, or depressed Princess??) They're supposed to be like a female heroine. It's a performing role--you get the chance to leave your reality behind and take on a character, to be someone you might not be in real life, to help bring that magic to the kids. If you're not a "conventional beauty".. then there's a chance you may not be cast, but I still wouldn't rule yourself out. You won't know for certain until you audition. Make sure you're taking your acting classes and your dance classes (to the best of your ability).. give yourself every foot up that you can. Do yourself up to the best of your ability for your audition, so that you feel your most beautiful. Let that confidence shine through. OFTEN Disney casts girls who I don't think I would have cast, but the casting director has the final say--they are the judge, it's up to them to decide. But from a guest perspective (now that I am a guest and not working as a princess at Disney) I see things in a different light. When my daughter goes up to Pocahontas, do I care that she doesn't look exactly like Pocahontas??? no. lol, not really. I only care that my daughter met Pocahontas, that she believed it was Pocahontas or whoever.. Cinderella.. and that my daughter was happy to meet her. That's what I care about. I focused on giving the guests the best experience/memory that I could give them.. was my acting worthy of an academy award? no. Was I the most beautiful girl in the world? no. But I did the best I could to portray Jasmine and if a little girl thought I was great, then I was happy. I wish you the very best, I hope you're cast and if you're not, you're still gorgeous. And there's a ton more ways to bring joy to families at Disney than portraying a character.. I wish you the best! xo
Last year I worked as a fur-character doing shows and meet and greets at an amusement park here in Sweden. This year I was going to audition for a different position, where you get to lead the animal-related shows, such as the seal show, dressed as a pirate. At the audition we got to dance, sing, do a monologue as well as performing a piece of the show. Before the audition I found your videos and started watching them frantically. Even though I wasn't auditioning to work at Disney I felt like I could use a ton of your advice. I walked in to the audition confident and with a big smile on my face and two days later I found out that I got the part. Now I just keep watching your videos because I simply love listening to you talking about Disney, your family and encouraging people to become more confident in themselves. Keep up the good work!
I do princess parties!! I just did one today as Elsa, and it truly is a wonderful experience each and every time!! I'm so glad you mentioned that in this video!! :)
excellent video, completely agree with everything you said about finding a new dream!
I think I've accepted I'm not Disney Princess material although it still hurts haha!
I'd love to do princess parties, they always looks so much fun.
You inspire me every day Jennifer, speak soon please!! xxx
From y or photo you look like Repunzel to me!!
aw thank you! Day made xxx
Sweet Ellie! I miss you! I'd love to talk soon! No matter what Disney says, you'll always be Belle to me!
Jennifer Oakes youre so sweet! youre like a real disney princess :)
***** You are beautiful!
I work as a Disney princess through an occasions company and I absolutely love it! When I graduate I plan on auditioning to work at Disney! Thank you for such wonderful video!
i just found your channel like 2 days ago and love it.
been binge watchin
Hi Jennifer!! I hope ti be a face character in one of the parks too as soon as I can get up to Orlando (probably for college) and my ultimate dream is to become an Imagineer. I am getting face character "practice" by dressing as Princess Merida and going to local parks to surprise kids completely out of the blue. They love it and I have gotten so much praise from parents thanking me and I've been hired to do a few birthday parties as well. I hope I can get through the Disney audition - the only thing I think would stand in my way is my lack of dance experience but I have learned from your videos that as long as I have a good attitude & keep on smiling, I may get through anyway :) Thank you for all your advice to help prepare us all for auditions!
Thank you for another awesome video! I'm one of those people who have the princess party business, I just started it! I already have the little mermaid! It's a lot of work but I love it!
Gema Sanchez YAY! I'm so glad!
watching your original confessions video really inspired me to start my channel... and now I'm addicted! i love making weekly videos, mostly disney related :) and one day i hope to make my very own confessions of a retired disney princess video... ultimate dream is to become a disney princess!!xx
Hi Jennifer! I just wanted to say that I really admire you and I love all of your videos! I think it's so great that you share your experiences with being a retired princess. I've always wanted to go for Mulan but I've lived in northern CA my whole life. My husband and I are moving to LA soon so now I can finally audition. Thanks so much for sharing all you do. Your advice has really helped me gain a perspective and insight that wouldn't have otherwise had. You are AWESOME :)
My dream is to play Merida at the parks and I went to my first audition while I was studying abroad in London and I got rejected but I have worked at a Princess party company for a year now as Merida and that just makes me more confident and makes me so much more prepared for my next auditions:)
HottieHarryStyles1994 I wish you the best! I hope you're cast!
Thank you so much for answering my question! I had told him I thought it was a little unrealistic. Great information! You're so inspiring!❤️
I am soooooo happy that you're still doing these! I'm also very relieved to find out that you don't have to have your ears pierced. I was wondering though, if you get hired do you have certain regulations like getting vaccinations or having to give blood? Also I wanted to let you know how my character training was going. I've been taking ballroom dance lessons since August and my instructor said I'm a natural at the waltz!
DisneyDiva93 I think that's way too cool that you're a natural at the Waltz, sounds like you are on your way! thank you for the updates! I'd love to hear anymore if you have any in the future. :) as for giving blood, thankfully, Disney never made me do that, I faint at the slightest bit, it's awful. haha, I had to be strong during pregnancy when the hospital draw all kinds of blood though. augh. but that's not Disney so no worries, lol. I don't remember anything about vaccinations either. Nobody ever questioned me.. I just remember an intense background check before getting hired. :)
Thank you so much! Plus I can't stand needles or blood either, that really puts me at ease now lol
i loved this video, very inspiring. I was struggling with my expectations for myself and you really helped me with what you said about finding new dreams! you are awesome jennifer!! thank you
Wonderful video and great advice. I just started a RUclips channel or putting videos up. Thank you for sharing your experiences. So many girls dream about being disney princesses and it's wonderful how down to earth the characters can be. I always felt like princess Mia from princess diaries in that I never thought I could ever be a princess of any kind because I don't think I'm pretty or have a good body image. It really makes my day knowing that even if you can't be a disney princess that you are still beautiful and a princess at heart. The two princesses that I would want to be aren't even at disney world because they aren't considered animated or in the disney princess list.
This video made my day!! Thank you for all your encouragement!
Sara Dee I'm so very glad!
Hi my Alyssa and I've really been thinking about auditioning to be a Disney princess, And probably for Repunzel or Anna, because feel I look like and am the most like the too of them. i have seen all three of you and Rachel's confession video and its inspired me more and made want to do it even more, hearing you're stories and experiences, and I think it would the most amazing feeling in the world to make some little kids or teen/adults life and just see there faces light up when they see you:)
There one thing that you haven't talked much about in your videos, and that's meeting the Make A Wish children, How do you keep from cry and getting Emotional? I'm sure its hard not, But how do you keep yourself from getting emotional? And I would love to hear I more about experiences with them as well.
Always and forever, a Princess, Disney fanatic and kid at heart, Alyssa O💜👑🏰⛄️☀️
Thank you for this. I really really needed it.
***** You are more than welcome!
Thank you for doing that!!💕💕 these videos are so helpful!!👍
I think I could be either Pocahontas or Jasmine but I'm not even tall enough to play the part so I cry. And I'm not tall enough to be a dancer at Disney, either. Sad when your height is really the problem because I could do so many things, only I can't.
You could be a fairy!
I do parties as different princess's all the time and would love to work in Disney as a face character one day!
what was it like to learn how to do all of the different autographs? especially like in the fur where you have something over your face?
Thank you! You gave wonderful advice!
I'm so glad you felt that way! I wish everyone was cast though! ♡♡ even the girl I didn't think looked like Cinderella who Disney hired, she was wonderful. One of my favorite people I ever worked with. Loved her.
I have always loved Disney and it has always been a passion of mine and recently I became really interested in becoming a Disney Princess after college (im actually in high school but i like to plan ahead)...anyway i was wondering how you find out about the Disney auditions because ever since Frozen premiered, i knew i wanted to be Anna like really really badly :) also i dont remember if this was answered in one of your confessions videos but how did you act in difficult situations as a face character? Thank you soo much for putting these videos out! They are so cool and i could only dream about being a disney cast member! Thank you times a million!
Ooohhhhh I'm excited to watch and just turned on :))) ❤️❤️❤️
Mark Forrest xo
I wish they would've casted you for the tinkerbell!!!! I really wanted to know how the costume lights up lol. I heard that is a difficult job to get casted for because supposably you have to be a certain weight in order to slide down.
yes, the weight was important. lol.
I'm going to be Mulan and Pocahontas for princess parties, and I was wondering about Mulan's character. She seems more modern than the other princesses. After rewatching Pocahontas' movie, I noticed that she definitely has the soft, girlish voice, but Mulan escapes me. She and Pocahontas both have wit, but Mulan was in the army, thought most show her in the matchmaker dress. I'm a little lost with her. :/ I've been brainstorming one-liners for when kids decide to quiz me, so I feel okay there. Just a little advice would be nice, thanks!
Sirikhwan Pamornkul Hey Sirikhwan! Congratulations! have you searched meetings of guests with Mulan on RUclips? I'd start there.. I'm sure you've watched her film, but I'd also grab one liners off of the film, if there's any special phrases that stood out to you or things of that nature, making sure you know the names of the other characters so that you can refer to them in a pinch, such as her parent's names, the dragon, etc. Did you watch the Angela video I had posted? "Angela meets the princesses"?? there's some great video of Mulan in there.. xo
omg this channel is my new obsession lol! that sucks you couldn't be tinkerbell tho!😳 you would've made an amazing tinkerbell! by any chance did you ever play Esmeralda? lol you seriously could've pulled her off as well!👌
thanks for thinking that! you are so sweet! Hahaha, I've accepted my fate of never being tinkerbell. Haha, sadly, no Esmeralda, that's a whole other story. 😅 thanks again for your sweet comment!
I would love to dance for Disney!
I would love to be a Disney face character, preferably Peter Pan. Seeing as I'm a girl, I understand I could not be an actual Pan face character, but do you know if there is any way I could be Peter in a parade? Even if I didn't get this role, any role in Disney entertainment would be amazing.
Genna Hailey Hey Genna, I don't believe they'd cast you even in a parade because of the gender thing :( the only reason is because they use actual Peter Pan face characters who do the meet n greet in the parks for the parades (last time I checked).. this is only what I've seen/experienced.. but by working in Disney entertainment someday, you never know what doors may open for you.. you never know unless you try! xo
Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much for making these videos! It's really helping me with the auditions that I go to! I really want to be a face character, but I'm a little concerned about my facial profile. I know they look at that during the lineup part. My nose isn't huge, but it's not super small either. It's straight though but is kind of longer. I guess I was wondering if one feature like that will completely make or break the decision! I know it's a bit silly to ask though ahaha.
I bloody love your videos 😊
If it weren't for my heath issues, I think being a Disney fairy for a princess party would be more ideal for me than a Disney face character.
When she was talking about being a fur character and the princesses walking by the first thing I thought was "high school" :p
***** yeah, you def. see that. It's egos. It can be an emotional thing. Imagine if you had really wanted to get cast and got rejected. You might think, "What did they have that I didn't???" or visa versa, girls who are snobby thinking they're better than others. It's not a perfect work environment. It's up to the individual to be bigger.
I can't sing and I have quite a deep voice compared to most face characters. I was wondering if you knew a way to improve my voice and make it more Princessy or if disney helps you out if they hire you? Thank you for your amazing videos!
What if you have glasses, I mean I can still see without them but do you have to have contacts, I could not wear my glasses I can still see but it's just blurry
Only letters are blurry
I was wondering if Disney princesses are allowed to have a certain amount of ear piercings or dyed yet natural colored hair (mine is bleached and I have double piercings)
Courtney Dowling I don't recall Disney caring too too much about the hair color (so long as it didn't look too fake).. they do tend to prefer a "natural/attractive hair color" look.. hard to describe, I know! if you get hired, they show you in the handbook how they want you to do your hair. I remember a new girl who had just had her hair especially dyed at a salon and when she got hired Disney made her change it (she'd spent so much money too!) but it was like some pink highlights or something and Disney made her get rid of them. :( That's one of the hardest parts about working there is.. maintaining that "Disney look." :)
as for ear piercings.. I was only ever allowed to have one piercing.. Jasmine had those big earrings that I had to wear.. but since the cartoon only had one piercing, that's all I was allowed to have.. if the character you're portraying has no earrings, then they often make you just take the extra ear piercings you have out.. aka no jewelry whatsoever. You can probably search the princesses you hope to portray online and see what the costuming looks like.. they do their best to keep everyone looking the exact same no matter what park they're at.. whether in Disneyland Paris, TokyoDisney or Disneyland in the USA.. keeping that same consistent character appearance is huge for them. :)
I have a small gap between my front teeth but they are all straight, could i still be a face character? I also am Australian so i obviously have an Australian accent will this make a difference as well? I could obviously put the accent on like someone would for Merida but would i have the same chance as everyone else?
+awpicteesh I'd have to see the gap to let you know if I thought casting would approve or not. That's definitely something to be concerned about, because if it is noticeable, they may not consider you for the role of a Disney princess, only because they don't have this trait.. but if it's not really noticeable they may not care. As for the accent, Disneyworld is strict in the sense they want you to have the same accent as the cartoon.. so for Merida, they would train you to sound like her, or for Mary Poppins/Alice.. but when it comes to Cinderella, they want that "good old fashioned" American accent just like the film. :) Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman are great actors who are able to change their accent for whatever character they're playing. :) You can do it!! Disneyland Paris is not so strict though. I don't believe TokyoDisney is either. xo
Thankyou very much for getting back to me so soon and for your advise i appreciate it very much! :)
I have a question, would it matter if I had a slight accent? Do they teach you how to sound like the character?
Loved it! Please do more ;)
Hi! I would love to be Alice because I'm 5ft 1inch and I happen to be English xD but I have dark hair and eyes and I don't know if they would let me be Alice in auditions
Erza Scarlet I wish I could see your pic! The dark eyebrows may be a problem, (assuming they're dark), I would def consider getting them tinted to a diff shade before your audition.. it may help them to see you with a lighter hair color .. no matter what, I wish you the best! xo
i've seen a brunette be friends with Alice ! go for it if you haven't yet :) i would love to be friends with Alice as well , and tinkerbell , which would be more likely (i'm 4'10 haha)
Hi I really like your videos and I just wanted to ask you a few questions if that's alright :) Is there a certain height requirement for the role of princess jasmine and Pocahontas and how many times did you have try out before you got the role of princess jasmine?
Nice!
Mischa Lecter Thank you! xoxoxoxo
Hi!!! you inspire me so much! I want to be a disney princess so much! It's been my dream! But I'm 5'3 1/2, I don't know if I qualify :(
Yeah I can imagine a lot of that would happen..... rejection is so hard to face. I realize Disney has to have certain standards, but perhaps it would be nicer if they could encourage those that don't get in, to partake another cast member role in the parks. I don't get why they wouldn't let you be the Tinkerbell that flies before the fireworks. nobody can see from that distance. I think Disney is a little too picky for that job description. hope they change their mind and let you be Tinkerbell (flying job). my heart breaks for you as you passionately want that job, Jennifer. :( Never give up, if you want something, keep at it and they will see that you are keen (for everyone).
Id love to be a cast member if only there was a Disney World or Land here in Aus.
hehe Ive been a little adventurous in my lifetime. been to Japan when I just turned 18 for 3 weeks. then to New Zealand for a week, touring the Southern Island there. I loved New Zealand. I want to go to United States soon. Yay.
Have you been to Paris or anywhere like that, Jennifer? Id love to go to Paris or Europe. :)
So the tall person flying as tinkerbell has to look like her? Then why do some guys play her? I have seen a lot of close pictures of guys playing tinkerbell ( because they need someone tall) and I don't think they looked like her. Lol, btw did you know sometimes guys have to do the job? Or did they never tell you?
lol hey Silvano, had to reply really fast before bed, what pictures are you talking about? can you tweet them? they sound bogus. I ended up becoming good friends with one of the girls personally who did it for years, they have strict rules because it's considered a stunt job. there was a height and weight restriction, no guy was ever short enough to do the job from what she said, which is why I'm curious where you got your info. Was it for Tokyo? they might have different rules there. gotta run to bed. hugs! xo
I love these videos so much! Thank you! I was just wondering, are there auditions aimed specifically for fur characters?
YouSillySausage1 oooo, good question, I don't believe so.. at least at the audition I went to, they hired both face & fur in the same audition. xo
I love your videos, they're so interesting!! Do you have to be American to be a Disney princess because I'm British and would maybe like to work at Disney? Xx
+Grace Orrey No, you don't have to be American.. it all depends on which role you play. I wish you the best! xo
+Jennifer Oakes thank you very much!! Xxx
I'm sorry If I'm annoying you with questions haha, but I was wondering if Cast members could date each other? I think I was reading a buzzfeed article or something like that, and two face characters were dating and one posted a picture of them IN COSTUME kissing. I heard he got fired. So I was wondering if they could have relationships with other CMs
Autumn Shivers lol! Great question, the main reason the cast member probably was fired was because you're not supposed to post photos of yourself in character doing anything questionable. haha, Disney tries to make sure their characters keep a certain reputation and if Aladdin is kissing a girl who is not Princess Jasmine well then Aladdin just looks like a jerk. lol. but as far as interdating within the company, oh man, they dated allllll the time. Those Aladdins I worked with were handsome and single and they lived it up. They dated Ariels, they dated dancers, they dated pretty much whoever they wanted. lol. Same for the Prince Charmings and so forth. One of my Aladdins actually married a Cinderella friend of mine. They are living happily ever after to this day. lol. He was from North Carolina so I assume they eventually moved back there since I haven't been in touch with them for a few years now, but yeah. It happened. Actually, my next door neighbors met on the college program (both from different states) and they married and now they live here. When you go to work for Disney, you'll see a great deal of people who meet while working at Disney, fall in love and marry. Happens quite a lot. You meet people with similar interests and ideals.. put yourselves in a fairytale wonderland (plenty of romantic dates to be had at Disney) and boom. lol. love. xoxoxo
Autumn Shivers Also, a Cinderella I worked with ended up marrying one of those Norwegian men in the Norway pavilion who I mentioned briefly in Confessions 1 & 2. :) Also knew a Belle who dated one of the head chefs in France.. the list goes on.
Hi Jennifer. Will you be making any more videos with any furry character pals? Cheers xx
Mark Forrest hahha, if I can find any who WANT to do a video, haha.. I'm glad to was able to make these vids with Rachel and Matt, however, most of my ex Disney character friends keep pretty silent on their time at Disney. Disney does a great job of instilling a "keep our secrets secret" mentality. Sometimes I think people are a little weird about it. Well, more than anything I think it's just something they share with family and friends, but to go public the way I have is "too much." They like their anonymity. :)
Hi I am planning on auditioning to be a princess in parks. I do birthdays parties as princesses now and people always tell me it would be great for me. However, I have a really big smile! People usually tell me it's the prettiest thing about me but I'm worried it could prevent me from getting the job. I slightly show my bottom teeth when I smile and I didn't know if they have smile requirements or if it's just about having a "pretty and animated one"?
Hello there!! My name is McKinley and I'm sixteen years old. I have been a Disney lover since I was born and with college approaching, I am exploring all of my options. I currently work for a local birthday party princess company and aspire to eventually work at Disney as a face character. I am 5 feet 2 inches tall and have pale skin. However, I have a third degree burn scar on my left forearm that is textured, but only noticeable very close up and if you look for it. I am concerned because I have researched, and all of the face characters it seems I am tall enough to play have short sleeved costumes. I am still planning to attend an audition eventually, although I am curious if there is any chance of me being cast as a face character even though I have a large scar on my forearm. I know Disney strives for perfection and there is a strict policy on tattoos, so I am wondering if my scar would be a similar case. Thank you so much!
Loved this video
Rebecca 111 This is a great question to feature in a future video, so thank you for that, lol. but I'd suggest simple sweatpants, simple tank top.. nothing too fancy so as not to look like you're trying "too hard," but at the same time, not frumpy. If that makes sense. Hope this helps! xo
Jennifer Oakes Thank youu xxx
SOS!!! I have 6 ear piercings on one ear! When I take them out the holes really are not that noticeable. Do you think that would hinder my chances of becoming a princess?!
I have a British accent but I'm not sure if it'll change any chances or not, I think I look most like Belle which I'm fine with and I feel like I connect with her better so if I ever did audition do you think I have a chance?
Hi Jennifer!
I would love to audition to be a face character however one of my front teeth is quite crooked.... Would that mean I was unable to be a face character? PLEASE answer. I'm dying to know! Cause if so perhaps I should get my teeth fixed then try?? Xx
bonneymarieee yea! I understand, that's hard! one of my front teeth has recently moved slightly more forward than the other one.. I used to have a retainer that kept them straighter but my dog ate it. lol. But yes, teeth are definitely important and something to consider. Is there any way you can get braces? have you met with your dentist/orthodontist recently?
WHat if you have more than just the one traditional ear piercing? I have my ears triple pierced
do you think you could be a live action disney princess in a movie if asked?
Hi Jenn! I just really want to ask you about look alikes for Jasmine. I worry that I may not be the right skin tone for her. But I have more dark facial features. I'm not pale but I have olive toned skin. But I do tan in the sun. Do you think I still have a chance for Jasmine? By the way I love your videos and thanjs so much for making them!!
Samantha Klump Hey Samantha, thanks so much for your support and encouragement! Means a lot! As for Jasmine, I'd still try and audition to see what they think. If anything, I've seen Jasmines who are VERY light skinned. There are girls who do Belle who also do Jasmine, so that's something to keep in mind. To be honest, I'm one of the darkest Jasmine's I've ever seen Disney cast. There may have been one other girl a shade darker than me, but I rarely saw her, as she was seasonal status. I wish you the best! xo
Thanks so much Jenn!! You and Rachel have been such and inspiration! I'm glad you'll do disney princess videos once in awhile
Samantha Klump yes, keep an eye out for more in the future!
Hi! Need an answer soon please! I love your videos so much! They are so informative! I desperately want to be a princess at Disney world. I've wanted to ever since I was little & I plan on auditioning soon! My only problem is that I really really want to get my nose pierced. Would I still be able to be a princess with a nose piercing hole? Could I just cover it up with makeup & be okay? Or, could I let it close up & just have a little scar & be okay? I'm getting really anxious about this & I need to know soon because I'm supposed to get the piercing next week! Please help!
Thanks!!
Does Disneyland Resort have princesses or do you have to go to Orlando?
+Sky Stroner Disneyland in California also has face character roles, but we have more openings for jobs here because there's more theme parks. xo
+Jennifer Oakes Oh okay! Thank you! Do all characters wear wigs? Because my hair is temporarily purple, but just wondering the rules for hair. didn't specify online.
All characters wear wigs, no matter how gorgeous or cool your hair is.. I never met anybody who didn't wear a wig and I believe they told us that was the rule anyway. I love purple hair! xo
+Jennifer Oakes Awesome!! thanks! maybe we'll meet and you'll see it someday!
Not always - at least in Disneyland. It was certainly the exception, but when Ping (warrior Mulan) met during a special event several years ago, I saw her close up (and photographed her). I noticed that she wasn't wearing a wig, and wore very little makeup.
hey Jennifer! I don't know if you still answer questions but I wanted to try anyway. I would love to audition for a prinsess when i'm a bit older but I have little spots on my face. would that be a problem? also I have 3 piercings: the "normal" ones and one at the top of my ear. is there a rule about that?
Do you have to be a certain weight? Since all the princesses are "skinny"?
do they train you to speak like your character
+Bet Hernandez For me, sort of.. but for characters like Mary Poppins and Alice, most definitely! xo
+Jennifer Oakes thanks 😊 i love your chanel btw
does it matter to Disney if someone questioning has beauty marks or anything? because I have some on my arms but I would love to audition for a role as a face character
Is it okay if you have a double piercing?
Hey! I'm african American and would love to play Princess Tiana! I'm not as dark as she is in the movies thought but I have seen some lighter tones Tiana! Do you think my skin tone would matter even though I'm black? I've also heard that African Americans have been cast as jasmine and pocohontas! I'm very light toned so I think I could pass! Do you think this still happens today?
Morgan Ashleigh Hello beautiful Morgan! In my experience, the Princess Tianas I see in the theme parks are a darker shade of black---that's just what I've seen, however, I've spoken recently with a "friend of one of the Disney princesses" who told me that not all of the Tianas are as dark as the cartoon character. There is hope for the black girls with lighter skin tones. Even if I haven't met the black Jasmines, that doesn't mean they don't exist. I've seen more white girls play her than I have girls like myself who have some sort of ethnic background. HOWEVER---when it comes to Pocahontas, I have seen a mixed half white, half black girl cast!! So there is hope for the lighter skinned black girls out there---to be honest, it's going to come down to who is working in the casting department on the day you go to audition. The "Disney princess" look is in the eye of the beholder---I would love to see people in Disney casting who have a sensitive eye when it comes to race/ethnicity so that the door can be open for more diversity.. Jasmine had an ethnic background, but I often saw the door shut for girls who had an ethnicity.. on one hand I am told I am "too white" for a Latin chick.. but I feel I just can't win.. I can only be myself. I see myself as American.. that's my culture--it happens that I have Colombian culture in me too, but I wasn't born and raised in Colombia.. and I see some of the things they do as "different".. on the other hand, I have a lot of love for Latin people, naturally. I don't want white people to feel unloved either, my daughter is half white. lol. I'm getting off topic here, lol. The point is---there is hope for you, girl. lol. If minorities are going to be working in the world of Disney princesses---it's important to realize you're going to be a minority. lol. And that's OKAY!!! We are all unique and have a different role to play.. as a cartoon character we will appeal to different groups/culture of people and at the same time appeal to everyone.. I noticed Jasmine was super appealing to people from the Middle East/India/darker skinned people, but at the same time, she was loved by all.. Mulan, again, loved by all, but she especially appealed to families who value a strong feminine character.. Mulan isn't one of those typical Barbie girls... neither is Merida. Anyway, I'm way off topic here, I wish you the BEST! Go represent girl! xo
do you know about the height requirements for being a face character? I'm pretty tall and afraid I'm too tall to be a face character.
Fur characters/Wendy, alice and fairies - 4ft to 5ft 2
All princesses: 5ft 3 to 5ft 7
When you do go to a disney audition they measure you using 'disney height'. This is usually a bit shorter than your normal height :)
Hey! Before I ask my question I just want to say that you are awesome! Now the question, do you think someone with self harm scars stands any chance for a face character? They are a bit noticable and are on the inner side of my forearm, and I have had children ask questions about it, although I did learn to move in a way to hide it. And I guess make up could help...I think I could maybe, just maybe be Belle, and her costumes have gloves... What do you think?
+Gabriela Marramaque Hey! I also worked in entertainment at Disney and I think they wouldn't want to go the makeup route (because it might rub off, etc) but Aurora and Cinderella also always wear outfits that cover the arms so there should be no problem there! Rapunzel's also covers most of the arm, depending on where it hits below the elbow. So I think that you should DEFINITELY audition and they'd be more than willing to accommodate all parts of a perfect princess :)
Thank you! :3 I will definately audition when I get a chance! I used to believe my scars would keep me from doing a bunch of things, but I've come to realise they only stop me if I let them.
+Gabriela Marramaque That's really the perfect attitude to have and Disney will totally see it! If not for face, maybe dancing, or fur which would be just as great!
Yeah I'll tweet them to you xD hahah have a good sleep :) im also going to tweet some articles lol
Silvano_15 also, it's important to remember, Rachel and I don't know everything! for whatever reason I wasn't considered as "Stunt Tink".. it's all good. Time heals. xo
How old do you have to be to be a Disney princess????
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Do you have to be in the Disney college program to be a Disney princess? ?
No, you can just audition. Even if you're in the dcp, you still have to audition like everyone else.
Do you think Disney is big on blemishes and face acne?
Thanks!
I think they would be fine so long as makeup can cover it up
Can Disney princesses have their nails painted? Also, would a princess get disapproved if she bites her nails?
You're not aloud to get hit nails painted (only french tips and nude colors are aloud). I have no idea ahout the nail biting though..
Autumn Shivers I was told I was only allowed to have my nails painted a natural color. I remember girls having their nails done (acrylic) but I never did mine like that.. I just used a clear polish and kept them clean. :) I was always VERY simple. I never was able to have "fun" colored nails or anything. No blacks, reds, blues.. just natural. I never ever heard of a princess getting disapproved for nail biting. I think if any girls were ever caught they were told to simply not do it in front of guests. Very often, in a single hour, they will work you for 40 minutes, but then there is a 20 minute break, (bathroom, drinks, snack, watch tv/retouch makeup, anything you wish).. during that break is when if you really need to or have that habit, then that's when you'd do it.. but generally, it's not considered "princess-like" to do it. :)
Serena Abel I answered Autumn back on the nail biting/polish q
hi! I really liked your video but i need to know if i could cast as a disney princess if i have little moles on my cheeks. i´ve heard that you can´t be one if you have visible marks on your skin. is that true?
+barbara hernandez Hi there! I've actually seen quite a many few princesses and the like with beauty marks so don't let it discourage you!
barbara hernandez I think you'll be ok because makeup should be able to cover them
Hi Jennifer! I have another question. So I am thinking about auditioning for spring of next year like I told you in your other video, the problem is that I am only 5'1". Would they take people that height as some princesses? I was reading an article saying that most are about 5'3". I get told that i look and act a lot like either Anna, Tinkerbell and also Rapunzel. Any advice for me before I audition? I know not to go for a certain princess, but I feel like appearance-wise I am limited. Thanks so much!
Abby Hess Hey Abby! Awwww, you're 5'1" like my sister! She's the same height as you. Truth be told, I've never seen a princess cast below 5'3".. and the one I saw at that height was a princess Jasmine.. that was kind of pushing it. lol. Maybe with Tinkerbell they're less picky about the height? Most of the girls I worked with were an average 5'6".. about that. Advice I'd have is to know that your height may count against you.. so I'd aim to portray Tinkerbell.. because if all the other girls cast as Rapunzel & Anna are in the 5'4"+ range, then your chances go down even despite you having a similar look, so I'd aim for Tinkerbell, because I imagine they may go easier on you with her. I'd study the girls they have already cast as her (perhaps googling "Tinkerbell face character") and seeing what they seem to look for, similarities in the girls, etc. How does she do her makeup? etc. Don't give up totally on your dream, audition. You never know. Maybe they have a new role opening up that we don't know about? Then see what happens. Are you open to being a dancer for Disney? or another role that isn't a Disney Princess? keep an open mind. xoxo I wish you the best, Abby!
I've been told to try to become Tinkerbell! Which is definitely on my list and if I don't get it then I still am definitely doing the DCP. I have dance experience so I possibly could become a dancer! I'm just trying to figure out what I want to do. I know they cast Alice, Wendy and Tinkerbell all under 5'2". So they all can be a possibility!! Thanks so much though! I knew becoming an actual princess is pushing it with my height, but you never know! haha I'll just have to wait and see! I'm going to make many vlogs when I do it :)
Abby Hess Yes, let me know!
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would they not hire a jasmine if she had a scar from a past belly piercing? it can be covered with makeup
this is my brothers channel hehe
Joshua Quinn hehe, hmmm.. that I'm not sure of, if it can truly be covered with makeup, then I don't see why not?! Casting would have to check it out. If the scar is visible they may not though. :(
Jennifer Oakes Thank you for replying! this is my channel! I'm auditioning on thursday and if i were lucky enough to get that far I dont want that to hold me back :( but we'll see
I wish you the best!
Yea I can see why they're reluctant to talk on camera. Good luck finding people though:)
Rachel will be back. :) hopefully sooner rather than later!
You never answer my questions.
Haley Plascencia lol, sorry! go ahead and leave one, I'll try to get to it in a future video or else answer here.. what was your Q?
do you mean in the videos or asking questions in comments section? Ive never known Jennifer to miss a comment in comment section. Im keen to see your question. hehe
Jennifer Oakes omg you replied:) I'm so happy! But anyways my question was if a child were to have came up to you and asked how you went from being in a movie to a real person what would your response be? I know it's a terrible question but I remember always being so curious as a little girl on how that was possible and now I'm curious to how one would respond. LOVE all of your videos btw! you have gave me so much courage to audition as jasmine :)
Haley Plascencia sorry, sometimes it takes awhile for me to get back to people! I hope you DO audition as Jasmine! that would be amazing! If you're ever cast, please let me know! LOL the Rapunzel I recently met hinted to me that she'd watched Confessions and it made our meet n greet so much more magical and special for our family. As for how I'd of responded I'd of said that the Genie and Tinkerbell got together with Mickey and magically had us be able to fly into this "Whole New World!" haha.. as Pocahontas I'd of said the same thing (Minus the Genie) lol.. though kids always told me I didn't look like Pocahontas when I was her, to which I always replied, "Well, if you'd been drawn into a cartoon, you'd look different too," haha.. xoxoxo I hope this helps! Also, growing up I watched the movie, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and I think that always explained the cartoon/real world divide for me.. dunno if you've seen that one yet. :)
hey that's actually very clever idea, Jennifer. that's really believable for children for sure. I would even suggest parents/family/friends to tell children this about the characters too to keep the magic going.
Ahhh! Thank you, I love these videos! Also, if I send you a headshot and my side profile would you be willing to tell me who do you think I'd be good friends with? :)
Hayley Pulizzi Hey there, yes! can you send it to confessions3video@gmail.com! ?? xo
Jennifer Oakes
Sent the email! :)
Hayley Pulizzi cool! Hope to check it soon! Been awhile since I've checked emails! ♡
Hannah O'Brien feel free! I'm behind on my emails, but hope to check them soon this week! ♡