Hi there! : ))) I'm applying for the January 2015 AUS/NZ international program! Originally I wanted to try for a Character Performer because I wanted to be a Face Character. However I recently read somewhere that you cant be a face character in the AUS/NZ international program? Is this true? Shame if it is. Really wanted to try for Tinkerbell~ I would still apply for the Character position but I've heard some bad stuff about being inside those costumes all day all the time. I'm now looking towards working in merchandising~ Any stories about that role? : ) Pros and Cons??! I'd love to be surrounded by disney toys/candy and talking to guests Thanks, I'd appreciate a reply !~
I just submitted my application You can't be a face character because they have a pretty rigorous application and training process for them- fur characters only. I'm looking at applying for Attractions, Character Performer and Merchandise.
That's a shame ~ I think working in Merchandise would definitely be fun though! Out of those three roles which one would you love to do the most? GOOD LUCK TO YOU!! I sort of want to get to know the NZ/AUS people that are trying for the 2015 Intake in case I get accepted and then we can be friends lolol~
I have a friend working jn attractions at the moment and she is loving it so probably that one! I did want to do character attendant but it isn't available to aus/nz programmers. Are you from Aus or NZ? Good luck to you too!!
Awesome! Yeah I've heard good things about Attractions! But I think I'd be too scared if I had to operate the machines and press buttons to make rides go haaahaa!!! ;o; What if I press the wrong one ?? HNNG! Yes! I'm from Brisbane in AUS. I'm an animator. I do both 2D and 3D and adore Pixar. I finished my cover letter and applied last night! Hope I get an interview!
Same haha but I currently work part time in retail and would like a bit of a change but merch is my backstop! I'm from Auckland, NZ. Wow an animator! That's awesome, I'm studying geography so it isn't so closely related but I genuinely love people, especially children so hopefully that works in my favour! My fingers are crossed for you
Way sweet~ I've never been to New Zealand!! What store do you work in? I especially love animating Disney characters ahaaa Fingers crossed for you too!