Job Description
Online submissions will be accepted now through October 18th, 2026.
Disney Live Entertainment is seeking energetic performers with puppetry experience, for puppeteer roles within the Character Department at the Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, FL.
Please note that all performers, including puppeteers, also perform as fully-costumed Disney Characters in our Parks and Resorts.
SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLE:
Puppeteers: 5’4” and 6’3” with puppeteering experience to help bring to life The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure, Festival of the Lion King, and select holiday offerings featuring Jack Skellington. Puppeteers will use their skills to interact with guests and tell classic Disney tales using a variety of puppeteering techniques and styles, from hand-and-rod, to mechanical, to full-body parade puppets.
NOTE: Puppeteers will also be required to bring to life our walk-around Disney costumed Characters in Parks and Resorts. Because of this, a basic movement routine in included in the Online Submission, as well as improv exercises.
SUBMISSION AND ONLINE AUDITION CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS:
This is a 2 step process. Candidates must submit AND check-in to the audition to be considered.
STEP 1 - SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
- Please click "My_Profile" to create or update your performer profile.
- Please click on the "movement" link to view and learn your audition choreography and animation. Record yourself performing the movement.
- Please click on the “puppetry” link to view and learn the puppeteering task. Record yourself performing the task.
- Under the LINKS section, add your links to your video to a sharing site like YouTube or Vimeo – if using YouTube, please mark the video as “unlisted”.
- Please upload the below 3 current photos of yourself. Please pull long hair back so it is off the face, and only wear light makeup if desired. Form-fitting attire is preferred.
1 - Direct shot from the waist up, looking into the camera
2 - Full-body shot, looking straight forward into the camera
3 - Profile shot, from the waist up
STEP 2 - CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS
- Visit DisneyAuditions Check-In
- Select the audition: “Walt Disney World ONLINE SUBMISSIONS: Puppeteers.”
- Take your selfie to complete the submission process
- You’re all set. There is no need to submit more than once
Submissions will be accepted through October 18th, 2026. Candidates will be contacted by Talent Casting should they be selected to move on to the next round. Selected candidates MUST be available in the Orlando, FL area for a callback in early December.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE CALLBACK:
If chosen to advance to the next round, performers will be evaluated on their sense of syncopation, accuracy in matching syllables to lyrics, and overall creativity. Those selected will then proceed to puppeteer hand-and-rod style puppets.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age, and authorized to work in the United States.
- Applicants must have and maintain a valid US Driver’s License.
- Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. No sandals or flip-flops.
- Seeking Performers to begin work within next eight months, with potential for immediate opportunities.
- Seeking Performers for full-time and part-time opportunities.
- Current WDW Character Performers are not eligible to audition.
- Open to the general public.
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