DCP Extensions: Current Character Performers - Spring 2026

About our Program: Magic is Within You

What You Will Do

You have the opportunity to extend your program and continue making magic! Opportunities to extend in a Character Performer role will be determined by Disney Live Entertainment. If a Character Performer role is not available, you will be placed in one of our other front-line roles offered across our theme parks, water parks, resorts and Disney Springs.

No auditions are necessary to attend. 

Additional Information

Keep a close eye on your email for updates and next steps.

• A $240 non-refundable Extension Fee will be collected upon accepting the extension.
• Failure to complete DORMS registration when requested could result in having to move apartment units and/or pay a late fee.
• A $75 parking decal renewal fee is required for participants that have a registered vehicle on-site. Please note parking permits are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and availability is not always guaranteed.
• Moving apartment units may be required for some participants. If this is the case, participants will receive additional information regarding their new unit after accepting.

Please note:

**Current program participants who are NOT current Character Performers and who want to extend should NOT apply to this posting. You should attend the extension audition posted on DORMS specifically for program extensions.

To explore other end-of-program opportunities, please visit our “What’s Next” site by clicking here.

We encourage you to apply for multiple extension opportunities, but if you choose to apply to this posting, you may not apply to convert to a permanent Part-Time / Full-Time Hourly Role.

All Culinary Program Cast Members looking to extend their program should visit support.DisneyPrograms.com
 

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The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a current Character Performer.
• Must be a current participant on the domestic Disney College Program OR a current Australia/New Zealand Cultural Exchange participant.
• May not participate in any combination of consecutive Disney Programs or Disney Internships totaling more than one year.
• For domestic College Program participants: Must be fully available to stay for one full year from their original arrival date.
• Must be fully available to work through the preferred departure date (one full year from their original arrival date).
• Must not have more than eight (8) points and/or one (1) reprimand on your record card within the last six (6) months. Please see your leader with any questions about your record.

Some participants will be extended in their current work location, and some participants could be transferred to new roles and/or locations. Candidate preference will be taken into account in determining role placement, however some opportunities and placement will be based on business need.

Participants must be able to stay for a full year from their original arrival date. (Participants may not participate in consecutive programs totaling more than one year, including any combination of Disney Program or Disney Internship.)