The Disney Look

As I just received an email from Disney regarding the "Disney Look," I figured I'd cover the topic for all of you who have questions!

Disney is prided on being on the top of their game when it comes to show. Each park you go to, it feels like you are being immersed in a totally different land, and each land has it's own story. This is why when you are working, you are considered to be "on stage." For example, I worked at Pinocchio Village Haus in Magic Kingdom. We had our cute skirts, chipper attitudes, and we occasionally did the Blue Fairy's bidding by granting wishes for young children. Everyone always seemed to be well-put together and presentable. One key component for this entire scene to be successful is the Disney look.

The Disney look is how you, as a cast member, appear. This pertains to dress, style, and hygiene. Here are a few main components of the Disney look:

• No visible piercings on males. Females may have a single piercing on the lobe of each ear.
• No visible tattoos. 
• Glasses frames should be a conservative color.
• Hair color must be natural looking. Subtle highlighting or frosting is permitted, as long as it looks uniform over the whole head.

Males:

•  Hair cuts must be symmetrical. Hair must not fall below the ears or shirt collar.
• Facial hair must be neatly trimmed. A fully grown-in beard or mustache is acceptable, but it must not exceed a quarter of an inch in length. If not fully-grown in, it must be shaved.
• No shaping of the mustache or beard into a particular style.
• Fingernails should be clean and must not extend beyond the fingertip. 

Females:

• Hair must be neatly combed and styled. 
• Hair below shoulder length should be pulled back while working. 
• Braided hairstyles are permitted, but must not contain beads or ornamentation. 
• Shaving off all or a portion of the hair is not permitted. 
•  Makeup should be well-blended and contain natural colors. 
• Fingernails should be clean and must not exceed a quarter of an inch beyond the fingertip. Neutral fingernail polish is permitted.*

*If working a food and beverage role, polish is not permitted.

In addition to these guidelines, a cast member must also conduct themselves in a way that reflects positively on the Disney Company. This includes not chewing gum, maintaining good posture, wearing your name tag at all times, and smiling. You are not permitted to use a cell phone, eat, or smoke while on stage.

For more information on the Disney look, visit the Disney College Program website HERE.