HONG KONG DISNEYLAND & SHANGAI DISNET RESORT - Actors & Dancers for Character Look A Likes

21 September 2025

Shanghai Disney Resort - Actors/Dancers for LOOK-ALIKE Roles - OPEN CALL Audition in LONDON and MANCHESTER (in conjunction with Hong Kong Disneyland)


For: 
Shanghai Disney Resort
Location: 
Danceworks Studios, London / Shockout Arts Manchester The Valo Building
Looking For: 
Disney Character Look-Alikes


 

Shanghai Disney Resort is seeking performers with acting and movement abilities to portray Character Look-alikes from famous Disney films. 

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be a part of the Shanghai Disney Resort Cast and share the magic of Disney with millions!

  

Seeking performers to portray leading roles from Disney, Marvel, and Pixar films 

 Avengers, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Black Widow, Brave, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Cinderella, Doctor Strange, Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Little Mermaid, Moana, Pirates of the Caribbean, Princess and the Frog, Raya and the Last Dragon, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Tangled, Thor, and 101 Dalmatians.

 

Performers should demonstrate great presence and athleticism and have acting and movement experience. 

 

Imaginative improvisation techniques are a plus.

 

Look-alike performers may appear in stage shows, parades, meet and greets, and special events.

 

Shanghai Disney Resort offers a competitive salary, housing, and benefits package.



AUDITION DETAILS: 

LONDON

Date:                  Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Time:                  Sign in at 9:30am for a 10:00am start

Location:          Danceworks Studios, 16 Balderton Street, London, W1K 6TN

 

MANCHESTER

Date:                  Monday, October 27, 2025

Time:                  Sign in at 9:30am for a 10:00am start

Location:          Shockout Arts Manchester The Valo Building, Brian Statham Way, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PU

 

Audition Notes

Please be prepared for the following:

·     Come prepared to learn a short movement combination

·     Please wear comfortable clothing/shoes you can move in (no jeans).

·     You may be asked to read script pages.

·     Please bring two copies of your current CV and photo to the audition.

 

Contract Notes:

·     To be contracted, the performer must be at least 18 years of age.

·     The performer must be able, ready, and willing to relocate to Shanghai, China, for the duration of their contract.

·     Contracts could begin early to mid 2026 for an approximately 13-month period.

·     Must hold a passport valid until December 31, 2026 or beyond.

 

** Pre-registration is NOT required for this audition.**

 

If you have any questions, please email SHDR.Auditions.International@Disney.com

(Please include subject line – “Shanghai Disney Resort- Character Look-Alike Auditions – UK”)

 

** Please note that this is a joint audition with Hong Kong Disney Resort.

For details on their roles, please visit the following Disney Auditions link- https://jobs.disneycareers.com/auditions/#15700

 



Hong Kong Disneyland® - Character Look-alikes Auditions (in conjunction with Shanghai Disney Resort)


For: 
Hong Kong Disneyland
Audition City: 
London & Manchester
Location: 
DANCEWORKS in London | SHOCKOUT ARTS in Manchester
Looking For: 
Disney Character Look-AlikesTuesday, October 21, 2025

10:00 AM

Timezone: London


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Hong Kong Disneyland® - Character Look-alikes
(in conjunction with Shanghai Disney Resort)

 

Hong Kong Disneyland® is hiring Character Look-alike Performers, who can Act & Move Well. They will portray characters from Classic Disney films, Marvel and other Disney franchises. Character Look-alike Performers may appear in Stage Shows, Parades, Character greetings, Heroic Encounters and Special Events, etc. 

 

If you are looking for a life-enriching experience in one of the world's most exciting and exotic locales, come and audition for a Character Look-alike role at Hong Kong Disneyland®!  

 

Excellent benefits include round-trip economy class airfare, individual housing with paid utilities, courtesy shuttle service to and from work, medical and dental coverage, paid vacation and sick days, plus a competitive salary, a daily living allowance and the Magic of Disney!

 

 We are calling for the following roles: 

 

Female Identifying Roles (160cm – 173cm)

 

Including but not limited to: 

Meilin Lee, Mirabel, Isabela, Tiana, Moana, Jasmine, Anna, Elsa, Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Snow White, Merida, Tinker Bell, Alice, Gamora, Captain Marvel and Black Widow

 

The performer(s) should:

-          have great presence and poise

-          be able to dance/move very well

-          have acting experience (imaginative improvisation techniques are a plus)

 

Male Identifying Roles (180cm – 191cm)

 

Including but not limited to: 

Captain America, Doctor Strange, Star-Lord, Thor, Loki, Oaken, Kristoff and Disney Princes

 

The performer(s) should:

-          have an athletic build

-          have movement experience

-          have strong acting skills (imaginative improvisation techniques are a plus)

 

Audition Details:

 

LONDON, UK

Date:    OCT 21, 2025 (TUE)
Time:    10:00 A.M. (sign-in: 09:30 A.M.)
Venue:    DANCEWORKS (16 Balderton Street, London W1K 6TN)

 

MANCHESTER, UK

Date:    OCT 27, 2025 (MON)
Time:    10:00 A.M. (sign-in: 09:30 A.M.)
Venue:    SHOCKOUT ARTS (The Valo Building, Brian Statham Way, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PU)

 

Points to note:

-    Successful candidates must be at least 18 years of age and are willing to relocate to Hong Kong for the duration of the contract.

-    Successful candidates must have a valid passport. The validity should last for at least 6 months from the contract start.

-    Please bring 2 copies of your recent photo and resume / CV to the audition.

-    6-month contracts will be offered, starting from Apr / May 2026.

-    There will be an opportunity to re-audition for contract renewal.

 

 

***NO Pre-Registration is needed for this audition. 

If you have any questions, please email to info@morewoodhousecasting.co.uk with this subject:
“HKDL - UK Character Look-alikes Audition”

 

***Please note that this is a joint audition with Shanghai Disney Resort (SHDR).

Role details from SHDR: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/auditions/#15723

 

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need reasonable accommodation to audition, email HKDL.Talent.Casting@Disney.com with your request. (Email subject: “HKDL - UK Character Look-alikes Audition”)

 

(by submitting your application, you agree to the Hong Kong Disneyland Personal Information Collection Statement Pertaining to Job Applications.)

 

EOE – Drawing Creativity from Diversity - ©Disney 

 


Source: @disneyauditions

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