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potzbie
05-22-2005, 10:12 PM
The cast members who play princesses are called "face characters."
Does anyone know how long it takes a cast member to get ready for their appearance?
I mean, I don't think I have ever seen Cinderella arrive in her "work clothes" and ride the tram to the employees entrance. Right?
And, holy cow, what about lunch? Do they eat in their gowns and makeup?
What if Arial needs to visit the ladies room?
Alice and the Mad Hatter have it easy.
The princesses have the elaborate get-up.
sdfilmcritic
05-22-2005, 10:17 PM
As far as I know they get dressed in a changing (or "locker") room on the park premises. They wear wigs, obviously, but the makeup stays on all day. I can't remember about the dresses (and mermaid fin) but I vaguely remember hearing something about the outfits before when it comes to lunch time and breaks. The wigs can be removed during break times I know that. I know we have (or at least we had in the past) a couple of Padders who were Princesses at the parks.
Now if only I could hook up on a date with one of them. :rolleyes: ;)
arpinl
05-23-2005, 02:54 AM
When I worked at WDW's Magic Kingdom, most of the face characters left on all of their regalia during their breaks: Aladdin had his fez, Wendy had her nightgown and wig, Cinderella wore her dress for the ball, etc. Ariel opted to trade in her fin for a pair of legs and usually kept on her wig but wore a robe.
Of course, while eating they were all very careful of their garments.
sdfilmcritic
05-23-2005, 09:49 AM
Ariel opted to trade in her fin for a pair of legs and usually kept on her wig but wore a robe.I'm not gonna ask. I'm not gonna ask. I'm not gonna ask. :eek:
I'm a married spud. I'm a married spud. I'm a married spud. ;) :p
Tambour
05-23-2005, 11:04 AM
There is a makeup and costuming room for them to prepare for the day.
Wigs and makeup usually stay on all day. Eating doesn't happen in costume. They wear smocks during lunch time, the kind you might see at a salon. After lunch, makeup gets a refresh and on to meet the kiddies.
The Fairest Beauty
09-15-2005, 11:15 PM
Pfft, wish I could be a Princess! :(
TowerofTerror
09-15-2005, 11:19 PM
I would like to be a villain they are so cool