Do your kids notice if there's "more than 1" Cinderella? etc??

Just returned from a trip where my daughter was celebrating her 4th bday, and during that trip, she met at least 4 different Ariels, 4 different Belles, 3 different Sleeping Beauties, 3 different Cinderellas, and 2 different Rapunzels -- and she actually met Cinderella at dinner (1900 Park Fare) and then immediately a different Cinderlla at Town Square Theater on the way back in the parks. If she had any idea that they were different people, she didn't let on.

I would imagine most kids around your daughter's age aren't that observant of what you noticed. I think they see the dresses as much as, or more than, the faces of the CMs in them.

There's only one Cinderella, of course! She just... has... er... plastic surgery done between appearances.

We had a good laugh during our last visit when we noticed that the Princess Aurora our 2 yo daughter was talking to in the France pavilion was the same girl we had seen the day before dressed as Belle! Of course the little one was oblivious, so it didn't matter.

From what I understand, the characters are organized and scheduled so that there are never two in the same park at one time, sans parade characters, I believe. If there are two, it's generally an accident. I've also read that they have multiple people doing the same characters, such as Pooh, Tigger, etc, in places like the Crystal Palace, who alternate.

My DD was just under 3 when we went. I didn't even think about their being a problem until we were at CRT and they announced Belle (who we had met 5 days before at Epcot). When she came out I thought "Wow they girls they get to play Belle look a lot alike" Turns out it was the exact same Belle. She even remembered my daughter and could tell her what she had worn 5 days earlier.

I think if they meet the same face character days apart they are less likely to notice.

We just got back from WDW (TR coming!) and we met your friend as Cinderella! I recognized her right away from your post!!! I will post a photo once I get them uploaded!

My cousin has worked in DL and for the CL - over the past 3 years she has been friends with Alice, Wendy, Cinderella, Ariel and Aurora.

Awesome! I can't wait to read it and see your pictures!

This is very true for my youngest! And I love when a CM recognizes you, and you him/her...it feels like home! When my DD3 was only 15 months, she grew fond of one of the "Move it..." Parade CM on stilts, and she with my DD. We returned 3 months later, and not only did my DD remember the lovely CM, she squealed with delight when she saw her; and the lady on stilts remembered her and didn't leave my DD's side! It was truly a magical moment!

Ok, a little off topic... But is it difficult to get a job as one of the characters in the parks? I have a friend who is a performer on the cruises but obviously that audition process was a little more strenuous. I'm just curious.. I know an audition is involved, but thats all I know!