Disney Channel Auditions for Kids – Get the info

Looking for Disney Channel Auditions in 2024?

While this article has been up for sometime now, it seems that some of what I discuss below is still going strong and the companies involved have learned how to skate under the radar and cover their rears as to not get caught up in the legalities of it all.

Kids love Disney, that’s a fact. Disney Channel auditions and Disney movie auditions are a popular topic. I mean, which kid wouldn’t want to star alongside their favorite Disney Channel star? Kids love their Disney shows and many will look online for Disney auditions. But, not all is as it seems. Audition is a loose word and it is often used in a manner that is meant to confuse and sometimes victimize people whose kids get really excited at its mention.

There are many shady companies that will take advantage and talk people into spending money they should not. If you ended up on this page looking for more information to find out if that Disney Channel audition is legit, your gut instinct is most likely correct and that audition may not actually be a legit audition for Disney or the Disney Channel.

If you are reading this, you must have some concern, so read on…..

Now, this is a fairly long article and I do have a page that is shorter which covers the basic red flags of an acting scam.

A few points when dealing with kids looking for Disney auditions:

Actual Disney casting directors DO NOT charge upfront fees.
Disney does not advertise auditions on the radio or walk around malls and grocery stores looking for cute kids to put into a Disney movie.
Disney Channel is not in the business of selling classes, photos or convention services.
If you are asked for money, it is most likely a scam.
If it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is not true.

The basics:

The best way to get an audition for the Disney Channel or a Disney movie is by working hard and getting a legitimate agent. Most auditions for Disney are not open calls. They are handled through agents. Why? you may ask. The answer is simple.

There are millions of kids, most of whom have at some point dreamed of being a Disney Channel star. If every character for a Disney show was cast through an audition that was open to the public, the casting directors would be bombarded with thousands, 10’s of thousands of kids and teens all looking for their big break. Most casting directors don’t have a way to handle 1000’s of kids in one day. The cost would be enormous and it would take weeks to get through that many people. … most of which probably don’t even fit the part. For that reason, casting directors depend on agents to send them talent that fits the role, has the experience, training and the talent.

So, for most Disney, or even Nickelodeon roles, you will need an agent….. a legitimate agent.

Legit agents do NOT charge talent, they pay them. An agent gets a percentage of the talent’s pay… once they have booked the role. So, a talent agent makes zero if the talent they have never gets a role. For that reason, agents are very selective in who the represent and usually talent must first prove that they are capable of doing the job. That is where the working hard part comes in. Most agents expect that talent comes to them with a resume. Getting things for your resume, for a kid, may not be as hard as you think. They will be looking for some experience and maybe some training. They need to know you can handle the pressure and do the job. So where can someone get experience?

All over. It could be the Christmas show at your church, school plays, community theaters, commercials for local businesses, student films and more. Now, you would not be getting paid for any of those but you will be learning and gaining valuable experience that you can list on a resume. Training is also helpful. Most community colleges and schools offer low cost classes. Those classes will also help you learn the ropes and maybe even make some great contacts. Since I am talking about classes…. beware of the scammers there as well. Fake agents know that we all know that agents should not be paid up front, therefore they go the route of… I will work with you… only if you pay $XXXX for these classes. The classes they offer are sub-par and may even hurt your resume as every talent agent knows who those people are. Before taking classes do your research. Make sure the person teaching is respected in their field. Classes usually cost a few hundred bucks per class, not thousands.

Once you get all that, then an agent may take a chance on you. You may be naturally talented, but it doesn’t matter, you still need the training and experience. Talent is just one of the things you need, the others are commitment and passion for the art. Doing free gigs to build a resume goes a long way to proving that you ARE committed.

Now, many families, kids and teens believe there is some magical shortcut. Many have been led to believe that if they pay someone some money it will fast track them to Disney fame. People have come to believe that because there are countless FAKE agencies that are trying to convince them of that. These fakes approach people in malls, invite them to auditions which are nothing more than sales pitches and convince them that for 1000’s of dollars they will make their kid a star…. really? If it was just that easy, every other kid in America would be on Disney Channel. See How to Spot a Modeling / Acting Scam for more on what to watch out for. Always remember that this is a job, an acting job, but a job none the less, which means THEY pay you for your work…. You do not pay them! In California it is not legal for an agent to ask talent for money to get the job so anyone doing that is not a REAL agent. If you are unsure if one is legit, ask for the license and check with the Union SAG / AFTRA to see if they are franchised.

Always remember that an agents job is getting THEIR talent booked which means they spend all day talking to production companies and casting directors about the talent they represent. Legit agents do not troll the malls and walmarts looking for “new faces”. Why would they? There are more kids than roles. Anyone approaching you anywhere about getting your kid into Disney Channel is not on the level.

OK, so until you get an agent…. how else can you try out for Disney? Once a year, the Disney Channel and Disney XD hold an open casting call. They have done this for over a decade and most have been at certain locations. This year, the Disney open auditions where actually held online and kids in every state could tryout without leaving their homes. The Disney open auditions are usually held in early summer and announce between May and July. See this years for more info on what to expect… Disney Channel & Disney XD Online Open Casting Call.

Also, every now and then Disney does a talent search to fill a role in an upcoming movie or commercial. Those happen a few times a year and no one can tell you when it will happen next. You just have to keep your eyes open. Such events DO NOT advertise. They will not appear on the radio. Those are listed through the casting directors.

Be sure to also read this page about those Disney auditions that you hear on the radio.

Hope all that helps and break a leg!

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johanna 04/07/2021 Reply
My name is Johanna and am 9 years old. I would love to join Disney channel to be a actor.
Marissa Arteaga 03/25/2021 Reply
I am 12 years old and I have brown eyes and brown hair also I can sing dance. It would be a dream come true to work for Disney so Hope you guys see this comment. I also have siblings that are both girls and they are 13 and 14.
kameron 03/10/2021 Reply
Hi my name is Kameron and I want to be on Disney because I look at Disney and say will I be there one Day? and you might say, people say that all the time well I’m telling the truth see I don’t want to do it for the money is to have fun and do your dream. so I have three more people who want to be here like me but lets start off with me my names Kameron ,I’m 13 years old and 4’11 I can sing, dance funny, and love to act. Hi my name is Dyamond Martin I am 11 years old turning 12 in June. I want to be on Disney Channel because I want to be on tv and make my family proud. I am so inspired by Dove Cameron because she has a beautiful voice and it’s not just that she is also a very talented actress. I loved when she played as twins on liv and Maddie . But I as specially love when she played Mal in all of the Descendants movies. When I see her on Descendants it kind of feels like I am her myself. She really inspires me and I really thank her for being the person she is because if it weren’t for her I would probably not be wanting to act. Dove Cameron is my hero and I want to be on Disney Channel because of her. P.s WE LOVE YOU VK’S!!
Ziair 03/09/2021 Reply
Hi I’m Ziair, I’m 12 years old, I live in Harrisburg Pennsylvania and it would be a dream come true if I could have my own show or be in someone else’s Disney show. I know no one will read this, and that wouldn’t be a surprise because sometimes kids don’t really notice me. I really want my own Disney show but I know I wont get my own show sense I don’t have an agent. But I hope Disney reads this.
Xavier 03/08/2021 Reply
Hi my name is Xavier and I would like to be one of Disney channels voice over video games or show. I am 12 and like anime.
Hope to see you soon!
Emily 03/06/2021 Reply
Hi my name is Emily. I’m 12 year’s old and I would love to have to work for Disney. I am from Germany but I can speak English well. It always were my dream to act. I can also do gymnastics and I have very creative ideas
I know that I’m late and even if I don’t be on Disney I would not give up because we should never give up on our dreams.
Emily 03/06/2021 Reply
I also can do gymnastics and I have Creative ideas.
Isla 03/05/2021 Reply
hi my name is Isla and I am a drama queen an actor. I want to be a singer. I am 9 years old. I do not care if I’m only a voice actor my friend Reece tuner would also like this .
Angel Jarvis 03/04/2021 Reply
I’m Angel. I live in Louisiana Baton Rouge. I’m 12 going to turn 13 in October. I want to be in one of the Disney channel show any you can get me in. I love to dance and I love gymnastic. My biggest wish was to meet Sky Katz off Ravens Home. I’m asking can i please try out for a show
Vivian Kidd 03/04/2021 Reply
Hello! I am Vivian Kidd, And I would LOVE to be one the Disney Channel. Even though I am young (9 1/2 years old ) I think I do pretty good. I love to read and write. And when I write stories I make up voices for them. I do the same for reading books.
My mom is a actress in plays at Magical Theater, So she helps me practice sometimes. You have no idea how much I would LOVE to be a voice actor. The reason I what to be in on the Disney channel and not Netflix or any of those channels is because I love Disney and so does my best friend. So Me and my best friend would be even more friends, and I will be doing my dream So its a win win if I get the job
Abigail fedewa 03/03/2021 Reply
I want to join disney channel,because I have been in a movie before,and I would really like to join the disney family,what
Joy 03/03/2021 Reply
DEAR DISNEY CHANNEL,
MY NAME IS JOY.
I AM GERMAN AND FRENCH ROYALTY.
MY FAMILY DESIGNS SPACESHIPS FOR AMERICA KNOWN AS INZANDROMEDA SPACESHIPS OR INZANE SPACESHIPS.
I WANT A JOB WITH DISNEY.
I WANT TO BE FAMOUS, DO MOVIES, BE RICH AND WEALTHY, AND NEVER BE POOR EVER AGAIN.
THAT IS MY ONLY WISH BEFORE I DIE.
I’D SAY MY MOST BEAUTIFUL FEATURE IS THE WAY I TALK IN THE BEDROOM TO THE FAIRY FOLK
IN SILLY TONGUES; OUR POOR FAMILY LIVES NEAR THE PARKS BUT I ALWAYS MEET THE CHANGLINGS.
SINCERELY,
JOY.
Poppy Bolam 03/02/2021 Reply
My name is Poppy and I am 12. I have brown hair and blue eyes. I am around 5ft tall. I love Disney my favorite series is Jessie every time. I watch Disney it makes me more passionate about acting. It would be a dream come true is I got a role on Disney.
Ziair 02/25/2021 Reply
Hi I’m Ziair a 12 year old boy, I live in Harrisburg Pennsylvania And it wound be a dream come true if I could have my own show or I could be a character in someone else is show. I’ve always wanted to have my own show ever sense I was 7. I’ve also wanted to act when I was 9, I use to practice acting by copying some Star Wars senses. Disney channel is my favorite program to watch. Hopefully you will read this I really want my own Disney show.
Darian Moss 02/23/2021 Reply
My name is Darian Moss and I’m 13 years old. I live in Lincoln park Michigan and since I was a kid, I’ve always wanted to become an actor becoming an actor is my dream and being in a Disney channel movie or show. My whole life I’ve always dreamed of that and I grew up watching Disney channel. I’m scared to tell my parents I want to start acting but I might need a break from my family for a while. Today they were calling my name all day and I hate having my name called 100 times when I’m home. I just want my dream to come true. My dad yells at me a lot and I just need a break from my family. that’s why I want to become an actor. I want to make friends and I want to help people if they get hurt while acting. I care about other people and I save other people. So my only dream is to make movies or shows for Disney channel. I want my life to be better and my only dream is to become an actor. I really hope I get to make movies and shows for Disney channel.
glory 02/23/2021 Reply
I am glory Leslie and I loveeee Disney. I watch it even during exams.
I am 10 and I just love Disney and hope I can enter.
I play the piano and in ballet.
Tanatswa 02/23/2021 Reply
Me and my little sister want to audition. We live In Zimbabwe. Give us a chance.
Madelyn Bryant 02/22/2021 Reply
I’m not really a Disney channel fan since I didn’t grow up with it but it’s something to strive for I guess.
daisy phillips 02/21/2021 Reply
My name is Daisy Phillips and I am almost 12 years old and I really want a career in acting because I grew up watching Disney Channel and I did take ballet and tap for 2 years then stopped and then I started playing softball. Softball and acting will always be my passion no matter what any body thinks of me because I am always going to be myself no matter what.
Dreame Monplaisir 02/21/2021 Reply
Hi Disney, my name is Dreame Monplaisir, I am 11 years old I have thick wavy brown hair with brown eyes. I am Afro Latino and I am from Brooklyn, NY. It is my Dream to be in a Disney show or movie! But I was also brown with hydrocephalus with causes me to have leg braces. Some people say that I can’t do what I want to do but I don’t listen to them I keep my head up high and keep doing it!. I have been wanting to be in a show since I was 4 years old. I would just really appreciate if I can audition for a movie it would really make my day.
Love, Dreame
Marylinda 02/19/2021 Reply
Hello, My name is Marybel and I have a great singing voice. I really like Liv and Maddie , Bunk’d. I like that I am a good actor and I can do happy, sad, and mad.
GENDER: FEMALE
EYES: dark brown
HAIR: small small short curly dark brown hair
Jaxon Strohm 02/19/2021 Reply
Hello! My name is Jaxon and I am 12 years old! I have loved Disney because the shows are entertaining and they have so talented people. And most of those people are inspiring and I would love to inspire another young kids to pursue their dream, and I love acting, I memorize things quickly and I would love to work on Disney!
varen 02/11/2021 Reply
Hello my name is Varen Nelson, I’m 15 years old, I live in Jackson, Mississippi and I’m great at football and running.
Caitlyn Fischer 02/10/2021 Reply
Hi, this is Caitlyn Fischer. I’m getting started with acting and me and my mom want to know how to get me onto Disney. We have researched and any sites say Disney is a good place to start, anyone knows how can you please tell me?
David Gonzalez 02/09/2021 Reply
I’m interested to see how the new year works.
Ambika 11/10/2020 Reply
Hi my name is Ambika and I am 13 years old. I would be over the moon if I got to work for Disney. I have gone to several websites over the years searching for auditions. I am learning ballet and jazz with performing on stage to bring up my confidence. I sing and talk for people.
1. Faith 02/25/2021 Reply
  Hi my name is Faith Raynes and I live in Antigua which is not in the states but I love acting since I was a little child. I also love singing, dancing and reading and I would love to audition for Disney channel.
2. Jasmine 03/01/2021 Reply
  Hi, I’m Jasmine and I have always wanted to be on Disney Channel. Since I was six. I am currently14 years old. I have done plays in my school and perform on stage. I have some experience with acting but I have always wanted to become a live actress. Thank you!
3. Liliana 03/28/2021 Reply
  Hi I’m Liliana and I’m 10. I wish to be on Disney Channel, it’s my dream.
4. Olivia 04/16/2021 Reply
  Hello my name is Olivia Lago. I am 10 years old. I love acting and I am very good at singing. I am 4 ft. 10 in. I am Hispanic and have tan skin. I have very thick black hair and black eyes.
5. paige 04/17/2021 Reply
  Hi my name is Paige and I am 12 years old. I love acting, dancing and singing. It would be a dream to be on Disney. I starting watching Disney channel ever since it started. I’ve always wanted to be an actor, singer and a dance ever since I was a baby I’ve been practicing to sing by myself, I have been dancing since I was 2 years old and I have been acting in plays since I’ve been in school and I would really want to be on Disney channel because it can help me build my acting, singing, modeling and dancing career. I hope I could be on Disney it can also bring up my confidence level because sometimes I always doubt myself and not believe in myself most time but it would be a dream come true and its almost my birthday and I’ve always wanted to be a model to show people to be there self and never give up on anything that you want to be or do.
6. Dj 05/05/2021 Reply
  Me too, I am 12 and I have wanted to act ever since I knew what an actress was!
7. lizzy 07/23/2021 Reply
  Hi, Ambika, I’m lizzy and I also would like to work for Disney too. I also sing but for young teenagers like us to get noticed is by team work and I know you don’t know me and that’s fine but I like your confidence so if you see this please reply to me.
8. Jayden 10/06/2021 Reply
  Hey luv my name is Jayden. I am also 13 years old. I’m looking for acting auditions as well.
Isabella 11/09/2020 Reply
Hello! I’m Isabella Lourenco and I have always loved acting! I participated in plays in my school and im looking into doing more!! 🙂
1. Martha Gutierrez 06/30/2021 Reply
  Hi My Name is Martha Gutierrez! I’m 12 years old and I would love to be an actress. Being an actress for me is expressing myself through the inside and from the heart.
Grace Lalrinmawii 09/03/2020 Reply
Hi, I’m Grace Lalrinmawii
And I’m 13 years old.
You might think I’m too young for this but, it would be very important to me for being actress. I sometimes used to practice my own, reading books and studying more languages. Being an actress is my biggest dream no matter what people says. Thank you
1. catalina 03/06/2021 Reply
  It’s the same way for me. I’ve always wanted to be an actor and it would mean a lot to me if I got an audition for Disney. It’s my dream.
2. Addison 06/27/2021 Reply
  You are a queen!
3. Faith 07/02/2021 Reply
  Hi! I am Faith! I am 14 years old and I currently do drama at school as well as being apart of Queensland Theatres Young Artist Ensemble! It’s been my dream to be an actor since 6th grade and am looking for ways to start!
zuleyka 09/03/2020 Reply
My name is zuleyka. I want to become a actress and get into modeling. I’m 15. I stay in Los Angeles. I would love to be in Disney channel because I grew up watching it.
Jessica 07/03/2020 Reply
Hy my name is Jessica and I am 12yrs old I am from SA at Limpopo. I want to be an actress and I would love to start my career as a young girl.I am beautiful, medium height and I have a curly hair .
1. Kaylin 09/02/2020 Reply
  Cool! I want to be an actor too!
  1. Logan Thompson 06/22/2021 Reply
    Hello, my name is Logan Thompson, I am 18 yrs. Old and just graduated from High School. I am currently looking for acting jobs under the Disney umbrella.
2. Zainab Ali 09/03/2020 Reply
  I wish we all could be friends and do acting together, guys I pray to God.
  1. glory 02/23/2021 Reply
    I hope we can be friends.
  2. lizzy 07/23/2021 Reply
    Hey i’m lizzy, and that’s a good idea you have please reply to this as soon as you see it.
    1. Madelyn 12/23/2021 Reply
      Hey everyone, I wish we could all act together too. I’m Madelyn and would like that.
  3. Maame Adwoa Nkansah Duam Ameyaw 08/02/2021 Reply
    Hello, I’m Maame Adwoa Nkansah Duam Ameyaw. I went for Disney Kids casting but I’m in West Africa in Ghana so I couldn’t pay in dollars so please help! I love acting, tiktoking and playing my favorite game Toca boca. Please, I need this cast so I will be so glad. Audition me for anything like voice acting, acting, commercials, modeling and so on Thanks.
3. laila 04/29/2021 Reply
  Cool! I want to be an actor too!
4. Tatiana 05/01/2021 Reply
  Hi I’m tatiana I’m 11yrs old I was dreaming to be in TV shows I was wondering if I can be in one of it I really want to be in one of them is because it was my dream to be a actress I think that its called but I hope I’m not too late to tell you but I hope I can be in one of the shows I am so excited if I was actually in one of the show’s I really want to be in Disney what movies are shows whatever it’s called I really want to see because I wanted to change my life and make my dream come true I hope you guys choose me is because I really wanted to actually be in Disney shows but I will be kind of shy if you guys were actually choose me it’s because I’ll be at Alicia inside of I am actually practicing acting and performing

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