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Universal Orlando Resort Casting ‘Real Families, Couples, & Individuals’ for Epic Universe Commercial, Will Be Among First Guests to Visit the Park

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 Lauren Shahan

Universal Orlando Resort is looking for families, individuals, and couples to be part of a commercial advertising Epic Universe — offering those chosen the chance to be among the first guests inside the new park. Epic Universe Commercial Casting Call The open casting call explains that “we want to see you enjoying your day, capturing … Read more

Disney Posts Another Casting Call for New Little Mermaid Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

November 27, 2024 Shannen Ace

A boat with three figures sails through an illuminated, enchanting cave adorned with glowing plants, sea creatures, and twinkling lights. Decorated arch framing the scene with seashell and ocean motifs evokes a magical ambiance reminiscent of The Little Mermaid.

Walt Disney World posted a new casting call for “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure,” the new show scheduled to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios next year. Ariel & Eric Casting Call for ‘The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure’ Disney announced the new show, a replacement for “Voyage of the Little Mermaid,” in late … Read more

Disney Casting Local Variety Entertainment Acts for EPCOT

November 13, 2024 Brit Tuttle

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A new Disney casting call has been released for variety entertainment acts to perform at EPCOT. Disney Casting Variety Entertainment for EPCOT Available on the Disney Auditions website, the casting call is looking for variety acts local to Central Florida only. Specifically, Disney is seeking the following: According to WDWMagic, these acts will debut in … Read more

Disney Casting Cruella, Captain Hook, and Maleficent for Villains Stage Show at Hollywood Studios

November 1, 2024 Shannen Ace

A vibrant stage show at Disney's Hollywood Studios features various characters in colorful costumes and dynamic poses against a backdrop of framed images. An audience watches the performance, reminiscent of a Disney Villains Show, under dramatic lighting.

Disney has posted a casting call for the new Disney Villains stage show coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney Villains Stage Show Casting Call Available on the Disney Auditions website, the casting call is seeking actors to portray Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent. The same characters were teased in the show’s announcement and … Read more

Walt Disney World Casting Performers for Upcoming Disney’s Starlight Parade

September 12, 2024 Brit Tuttle

Illustration of fictional characters, including a fairy godmother with a wand, two flying children, and an ice queen, set against a magical, starry background with castles in the distance.

Walt Disney World is seeking new Disney character performers, parade performers, and look-alike performers, with the potential opportunity to be a part of the recently announced Disney’s Starlight Parade. Walt Disney World Casting for Disney’s Starlight Parade The posting is not only for Disney’s Starlight Parade, but for opportunities across the resort, including character greetings … Read more

HBO Hosting Open Casting Call for ‘Harry Potter’ Trio

September 9, 2024 Shannen Ace

Image showing an announcement for a UK open casting call for the HBO Original series "Harry Potter," featuring the Hogwarts castle in the background.

HBO has posted an open opening casting call for residents of the UK and Ireland to apply to be the new Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger in the upcoming HBO Original series. HBO ‘Harry Potter’ Casting Call The casting call, posted through Cast It Talent, is for children who will be aged 9 … Read more

Universal Orlando Casting ‘Superfans’ for New Vlog Series

July 15, 2024 Shannen Ace

Universal Orlando Resort is looking for “Superfans” to star in a new Discovery Universal vlogger-style YouTube series. Universal Orlando Vlog Series Casting Call “The Fanny Pack” on the Universal Orlando Resort YouTube channel will feature a rotating cast of diverse fans “highlighting all there is to experience at Universal Orlando through unscripted and improvised video … Read more

Disney Park Opens ‘The Little Mermaid’ Casting Call to Transgender Men & Women

July 5, 2024 Katie Francis

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has opened a casting call for the upcoming “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” production to transgender men and women. Disney Opens ‘Little Mermaid’ Casting Call to Transgender Actors The new show, which is replacing “Voyage of the Little Mermaid,” is searching to fill roles, including leads Ariel and Eric. A … Read more

Talent Agency Posts Casting Call for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Commercial at Walt Disney World

May 7, 2024 Shannen Ace

Concept art of a scene from Tiana's Bayou Adventure featuring Tiana, Louis, and the new animal band.

Central Florida’s Ariza Talent & Modeling Agency Inc. posted a casting call for a Tiana’s Bayou Adventure B-roll commercial shoot. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Casting Call The casting call does not state when filming will be but actors will be riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom for the shoot. Kids must be 40″ or taller, … Read more

Universal Orlando Casting Performers for New Summer Mega Movie Parade

March 31, 2024 Shannen Ace

After 2 years, it looks like Universal Studios Florida may finally be getting a new parade. Universal’s Superstar Parade was permanently closed back in June of 2022 to make way for a new experience, but things have remained quiet until now. Universal Orlando Resort is casting performers, including dancers and stilt walkers for a new … Read more

‘Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular’ Confirmed to Return for 2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

March 31, 2024 Shannen Ace

Sanderson Sisters in "Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular" 2023

Walt Disney World posted a casting call for female vocalists to portray the Sanderson Sisters in the “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular” stage show during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom. Disney Casting Sanderson Sisters The Sanderson Sisters from “Hocus Pocus” join Disney Villains during the show in front of Cinderella Castle three or four … Read more

Walt Disney World Casting Singers for Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

March 1, 2024 Shannen Ace

Disney Live Entertainment is seeking new vocalists for “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” at the Walt Disney World Resort. The stage show is performed daily for guests dining in Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Auditions Online submissions for singers of all ethnicities are open through 11:30 p.m. ET on Monday, March 11. … Read more

Walt Disney World Casting Look-Alikes for Asha from ‘Wish’

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Walt Disney World is casting look-alikes for Asha from the upcoming film “Wish” for an unknown type of appearance at the parks. Asha could potentially have a meet and greet, join the Adventure Friends Cavalcade, or something else. Walt Disney World Casting Asha Here are the details of the casting call from the Disney Auditions … Read more

Guest Drops Unchecked Item from TRON Lightcycle Run, Disney Parks Executive Management Changes Announced, and More: Daily Recap (6/19/23)

June 19, 2023 Jonathan D

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, June 19, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

‘Moana’ Open Casting Call Begins for Live-Action Remake

May 22, 2023 Jonathan D

An open casting call has just been released for the role of Moana in the upcoming live-action remake of the same name. Open Casting Call Now Accepting Applicants [MOANA] Actor to play a character that is Female, 16, Pacific Islander, heroic, bold and adventurous, Moana, the daughter of their village’s Chief, feels isolated on her … Read more

Casting Call Suggests ‘Magic Happens’ Parade May Return to Disneyland

September 6, 2022 Matthew Soberman

A new casting call seems to indicate that the “Magic Happens” parade may be returning to Disneyland sometime soon. Recently, a call on the Disney Careers portal went out for parade performers, specifically for dancers and “look-alike” roles. Sources confirmed to WDWNT that “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” has already been cast for the holiday season, … Read more