Orlando casting directors, especially for theme parks and live entertainment, look for three things. First, energy you can sustain for hours with guests. Second, versatile skills like movement, improv and singing. Third, reliability and professionalism on audition day. Disney, Universal and SeaWorld post auditions on their own career sites. Learning that system matters more here than in any film market.
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Orlando doesn't work like LA or Atlanta. Florida has had no state film incentive since 2016, so less TV and film shoots here. But the city has one of the biggest live-entertainment job markets in the world. Universal opened its fourth Orlando park, Epic Universe, in May 2025. Add commercials, industrials, conventions and a busy theater scene, and there's steady work for performers who know how it runs.
Where Orlando auditions are actually posted
| Employer | Where to find auditions | What they cast |
|---|---|---|
| Walt Disney World | Disney Careers: Auditions (filter by Walt Disney World; profile required) | Characters, performers, dancers, singers, musicians |
| Universal Orlando | Universal Orlando auditions | Actors, dancers, singers, stunt performers, stilt walkers, musicians |
| SeaWorld Orlando | SeaWorld Orlando jobs (Entertainment category) | Show and entertainment roles |
Check these weekly and set alerts where you can. Theme-park calls fill and close quickly.
Energy you can keep up
Park performers might do several shows a day in Florida heat and humidity, then stay in character with guests in between. Casting is looking for people who can sustain warmth and energy, not just switch it on for 90 seconds.
In the room, that means being fully "on" from the moment you check in. Staff notice how you treat people in the holding area too.
Versatile skills
Orlando rewards performers who do more than one thing. Movement, improv, singing, puppetry, stage combat, stunts and languages all open doors. Many park auditions include a movement or choreography portion, even for non-dancers.
List every real skill on your résumé with a level. Then take classes in whatever you're missing. Improv and basic movement pay off fastest.
A professional audition day
Here's a theme-park audition day checklist:
- Headshot and résumé, printed, even if you applied online
- Clothes you can move in that show your shape, plus the right shoes for movement
- Hair off your face. Casting needs to see your features.
- Water, a snack and patience. Open calls can run for hours.
- Your exact height, which matters for some character roles
- A positive attitude in holding. You may be observed the whole time.
Common questions
How do I audition for Disney in Orlando?
Create a profile on the Disney Careers auditions page, filter for Walt Disney World, and sign up for the calls that fit you.
Do I need an agent for theme-park work?
No. Theme-park auditions are usually open calls or direct applications.
What SAG-AFTRA local covers Orlando?
The SAG-AFTRA Miami Local covers all of Florida. There's no separate Orlando local.
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Orlando casting wants energy, versatility and professionalism, and the auditions live on the parks' own sites.
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