You never let go of your childhood 

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Disney is all about a life of fantasy, and when you slip into your costume and step on stage, you become a part of that show. The happiest Cast Members are those who still let their inner child out to play on a regular basis. This job is perfect for acting a little goofy (or even rubbing elbows with him!). If you thrill to the idea of having a light saber battle with a storm trooper, speaking in pirate, or discussing princess dresses all day, you’ll do just fine at Disney.

You can name all Seven Dwarfs

One of the very first things you do as a new Cast Member is attend the class known as Traditions. Alongside all the information on corporate culture and company policy, you’ll get a healthy dose of Disney trivia. As a Cast Member, you’re expected to know the ins and outs of the brand. If you’re not sure who owns Shrek (not Disney at all!), or which princess wears pink, you might want to reconsider a future as a CM. If you’re well-versed in Disney trivia, and know Walt’s background like the back of your hand, you’ll fit in perfectly at the company.

“Let It Go” still makes you smile 

Do you shudder or grin when “Let It Go” goes through your head? Overplayed though it might be, hits like this are something that Cast Members need to smile to again and again, without cringing or reaching for the ear plugs. If you sing “You’re Welcome” when someone says thank you, and can hum “Hi-Ho” on the way to work every day, you’re on track for a long future with Disney.

Repetition never bothers you 

If you get bored or frustrated with too much repetition, you may want to steer clear of a job in the theme parks. Though working at Disney is exciting at first, it can get just as monotonous as anything else. Most CM roles are extremely repetitive. You’ll make the same spiel and push the same buttons every couple minutes to launch guests on the attraction. You’ll ring up the same ear hats and tees over and over. Even high-interaction positions only have so much originality. You may talk to hundreds of guests in a day, but nearly all of them will ask the same three or four questions.

Your surroundings in Disney get repetitive as well. You won’t notice the short loop of area soundtracks when you’re a guest, but as a Cast Member you’ll hear the same sound effects, music, and dialogue dozens of times in a day. If you’re comfortable with a bit of monotony, however, you’ll do just fine.

Your look is very low key 

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The Disney Look is a major stumbling block for some hopeful hires. You can’t have visible tattoos, unnatural hair color, bright nails, or even heavy eye liner. You’ll need to maintain a well-groomed appearance that’s very neutral and low key. If you can’t live without your wild manicures or mohawks, you won’t make it as a Cast Member. It’s all about a classic appearance that would have blended right in with conservative styles of decades past. If you wish you’d been born in the 50’s, you’ll get your chance for some very retro styles when you’re on stage with Disney.

Do you think you’re fit for life as a CM? If you fit the bill, there’s almost surely a spot open. Head to sunny Florida fill out an app and see where you might fit in.