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

[SMS55]

Not if you are truly young at heart. When I step inside that bubble I am living the illusion.

Just like Tinkerbell doesn't isn't attached to that cable from the top of Cinderella Castle to Tomorrowland. She soars high over the Magic Kingdom.

 

[Soarin2u]

I know that sometimes if your not casted as a face character you casted as a 'fur.' Sometimes even before you become a 'face' you become a 'fur.'

 

[AndyS2992]

I have several photos of backstage 'headless' Disney characters but uploading them probably would not be appreciated :/ so I shall not. However I will reveal that they are all attractive young women, even Mickey and Donald.

 

[DJMoore2011]

As long as the friends inside the costume are appropriate and nice to my daughter and have the mannerisms of the character I don't care if they are male, female or both or neither. When Tigger bounced with my daughter all that matter was that it was TIGGER. Yes if I sit and think about it the majority of the costumes are won by woman because the majority of characters are small. Big whoop. But I also don't sit and think about it. I do appluade any Cast Memeber that is in a furry no-face costume in Florida heat because you are working in a Sauna! I hope you get lots of breaks to, as the CM that was helping Maria said "Have a sip of cream and a nice refreshing break"

 

[DznyGrlSD]

Mickey Mouse is usually a 4'11" hispanic woman - just sayin'
My guy-friend was very close "friends" with the queen of hearts

It's all height based.

 

[Patrick_Ears]

When I was a CM, that's all I saw in costume. Females.

 

[Mark In KY]

When I was a CM, that's all I saw in costume. Females.

Ok then, let the Meet and Greet's begin!!

 

[Alley7728]

http://articles.latimes.com/2001/jun/08/business/fi-7876

Click at your own risk, if discussion of a *very* un-magical side of Disney operations might interfere with your enjoyment of the day.

Ok so I clicked..ewwww!

 

[Alley7728]

Ok so I clicked..ewwww!

Hold the phone, folks. That article is outdated. Entertainment CMs now wear their own undies.

Thank goodness.

 

[Mark In KY]

Seriously, that article is from June 2001. That would be, uhhhhhh let's see, hmmmmm, wait for it, TWELVE YEARS AGO.

 

[Wilt Dasney]

Ok so I clicked..ewwww!

Thank goodness.

I guess I should have clarified my intent with that link; it was just to give an idea of some unpleasant issues (to put it mildly) Disney has dealt with in this area, not to suggest that it's still a problem today.

 

[Patrick_Ears]

Ok then, let the Meet and Greet's begin!!

lol, not all.

 

[EOD K9]

My female cousin has done Chip and Dale for DCL.

I'll leave that one alone.

 

[EOD K9]

Here's my twisted opinion. I have no qualms with females playing male fur characters. However, if I hug Minnie, I am really hoping its a chick.

 

[unkadug]

Here's my twisted opinion. I have no qualms with females playing male fur characters. However, if I hug Minnie, I am really hoping its a chick.

Minnie is mouse...not a chicken.

 

[EOD K9]

Minnie is mouse...not a chicken.

For clarification/correctness......... However, if I hug Minnie, I am really hoping its a female.

 

[TubaGeek]

I'm thinking a lot of these people who are uneasy about males being friends with female characters should avoid the Queen of Hearts, Helen Parr, and Marge Simpson.
That's all I'm saying.

 

[ToyStoryMiss]

So you're telling me that...they aren't real? NOO.
It's like saying Jack Frost or the Easter Bunny isn't real! THEY ARE ALL REAL.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Here's a pic I recently saw on Theme Park Review of Disney Characters....I'm just going to post the link (as it is a Break the illusion factor) and I know you'll then say..

But, here's the link...Fare thee be warned says I..But, if your curious take a look!
http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=47414

 

[rsoxguy]

I was hugged by Mickey this weekend, and "he" hugged me the way that women do when they don't want chest-to-chest contact. Just sayin'.