Just who IS in those costumes? AND are they coached how to act?

[Dragonrider1227]

"You may wear whatever clothing..."

CAN THEY BE NAAAAAKEEEEEEED!!!!!!



So sorry I will go stand in the corner now.

LOL I wondered the same thing actually

 

[lilclerk]

Here's something totally wild:

This is an edited training video from 1976 covering costume dressing procedures, behavior, and other aspects of the job.
It's even narrated by Jack Wagner!

You do see employees in mid-costume, so, you know, viewer discretion and all that.

Oh my gosh, that old Pooh costume looks like a nightmare to wear.

 

[Dragonrider1227]

AS I understand it, you couldn't use your hands in that costume. That alone must've been a pain

 

[Hot Lava]

A friend of mine who worked at Six Flags had his nose broken while working as a troll at their Fright Fest.

Honestly, this is a hazard to expect in a gig like these Fright Fests. I was "accidentally" (at park during the day and still there when it started) at one several years ago. They way these horror characters lie in wait and then jump out at people, I can see how there would be a lot of fright based knee jerk reactions that could happen. Yeah, you will still get some jackholes who will do it on purpose, but I am sure accidental punchings and such probably happen at a fairly high rate at these Halloween horror fests.

 

[DebDeb]

I had a couple former students that were either character attendants or characters and sorry to say, but yes sometimes Goofy and Pluto are indeed girls in a boy’s costume. Girls I can see as Mickey or Donald, but Minnie and Daisy show their legs! I think you could tell if it was a fella in those hose and cute shoes!! Hope I didn’t ruin the magic for anyone! Besides who cares they make us all feel like they love us just as much as we love them!

 

[DManRightHere]

As long as all the fairies and princess's are all actual females I don't care whose in the other costumes.

 

[EOD K9]

Walt Disney Productions proudly presents, Snow White, in "The Crying Game".

 

[Duckberg]

RIGHT, who needs a poison apple ,when you have a bow and arrow !

 

[RandomPrincess]

I always feel bad when something happens to the fur characters they have no way to defend themselves. A face character can say something.

 

[Monkee Girl]

Ive often wondered who they get to fill some of those charecter costumes. Like, for example...Minnie, is it always a female in those or do they just look for whoever fits in it? There are times we are sitting at dinner say, and Minnie comes over acting sshy, and cute and I will say " Hey minnie and smile at her(?) BUT is it a guy Im talking to sometimes?....just wondering
Minnie, daisey, donald, piglet etc....only certain size people can fill those..
so im just wondering the proccess in picking people..are they coached ?( I would think)

Very interesting thread I could write a whole 5 page essay on this, lol.

I like theater and love reading stories or learning about the characters. (that training video was great) It doesn't ruin the illusion for me in the least. I will be in the World next week and know I will be in line meeting everybody as if I were 5 again. All in good fun. And sure it's interesting to think about stuff afterwards but it doesn't make me feel any differently about the performers, male or female.

I have had a few interactions, mainly Chip & Dale and an Ewok where they gave me kisses on the cheek and flirted. I thought it was really cute. Of course afterwards I started thinking about how, due to their size, they were probably girls. But you know what? does it matter? I am not dating them or anything like that. They were the characters they were playing and that's all I care about. What matters is the fun you had with them. If they make you laugh and give you great memories of your trip, how can finding out their sex later on really ruin anything?

Ok, now for a Rant:

I really makes me angry how grown adults treat some of these characters. I mean, there is fun, and then there is down right ignorance. And what is worse is they are teaching their children how to behave just as badly as them! Going up and pulling Rabbit's or Pluto's tail? I'd kick them out of the park. I especially feel sorry for the ladies who have to deal with guys who can't keep their hands to themselves.

I dressed as costume princesses for a few friend's child's birthdays and it's amazing how some of the guys act. I have had my bum grabbed a few times and all you can do is smile and not break character. I have only had to do it for a 10 minute photo op, these girls do it for hours on end and do so with the greatest patience and grace.

I just don't understand what goes through peoples mind that make them feel what they do is ok. I just want to shake them and say 'what the hell is wrong with you!'

I haven't heard any more news on the White Rabbit incident, but I would love to hear that any lawsuit or charges were dropped. I would love it even more if these crazy people got punished somehow....

ok, end rant. lol

 

[Dragonrider1227]

Here's something totally wild:

This is an edited training video from 1976 covering costume dressing procedures, behavior, and other aspects of the job.
It's even narrated by Jack Wagner!

You do see employees in mid-costume, so, you know, viewer discretion and all that.

This video should be a meme. I wish I could download it XD

 

[kelknight84]

Just to blow everyone's mind, one of the friends of Tinkerbell who flies from the castle during the fireworks is a man.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

Just to blow everyone's mind, one of the friends of Tinkerbell who flies from the castle during the fireworks is a man.

Lemme guess...he's a Disney fairy?


* Thank you, I'll be here all night *

 

[Clamman73]

Lemme guess...he's a Disney fairy?


* Thank you, I'll be here all night *

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Just to blow everyone's mind, one of the friends of Tinkerbell who flies from the castle during the fireworks is a man.

 

[Dragonrider1227]

Just to blow everyone's mind, one of the friends of Tinkerbell who flies from the castle during the fireworks is a man.

That one I did know. I also hear he's the highest paid cast member at Disney World XD

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

The characters are cast by height. Gender plays no part of the process.

And, yes, the characters are taught certain mannerisms...

So...I would guess that, yes, you have probably interacted with a male at some point. Don't worry about it.

Totally correct!.. The hardest character to get is Goofy, due to his height and the athletic type movements required.

AKK

 

[FettFan]

Bourbon Street Limited Time Magic!

 

[The Empress Lilly]

Eew, that's gross! That fairy should've visited my local Arab hairdresser...

 

[Sped2424]

I always feel bad when something happens to the fur characters they have no way to defend themselves. A face character can say something.

A face character can't say much either, they have to remain in character at all times when near guests. The handler does any action for them, they just have to sit and smile or act offended but within character.