Disney Character Autographs Q&A: Part 1 of 2

[@PoOhBeArFaN4eVeR]

Never apologize for not uploading regularly. We totally understand!! Your kids are absolutely adorable!!!:) thanks for answering all these questions!! It's so intriguing to hear all the answers. I bet autographing as a fur character is so hard. I love all the signatures though, it's so magical!! :) love you and your videos!!:) xoxo

[@OakesPrincess]

Thank you so, so much! ♡

[@shauna4231]

You are so cool. As a mom and a retired princess 😄! Love your videos and wish you and you family the best of luck !!

[@OakesPrincess]

can I just hug you?

[@CaitlynSpencer]

Love your simple makeup in this video. It looks natural :) Wow, Lucas is growing so fast! Thank you for sharing him with us.

[@OakesPrincess]

hugs to you sweet girl!

[@JonasAlmostFamous]

haha I love the mention of Emilia and Eduardo SacconeJoly

[@OakesPrincess]

♥

[@johnalvinbelarmino598]

Jennifer Oakes i love your babies

[@faithperez7281]

Omg Jona this is the last place I expected to see you...... Everyone check out her channel!!

[@sarahreich757]

Thank you so much for making these videos! I always look at the cast members differently now when I go to Disneyland :)

[@OakesPrincess]

♥♥♥♥

[@angelarojas1529]

I have been working on the Disney signatures since I was 8 lol I know all of the Disney autographs :)) I constantly work on the Mickey and Minnie's autographs because I'm 4'll and I hope to be friends with them ❤️

[@OakesPrincess]

+Angela Rojas YAY!!!! YES! I hope you are someday too! woo hoo!

[@phantomvideowatcher]

You're a trooper Jennifer. I can tell how hard it is for you to film these w/ your demanding son. I mean he's adorable but poor lil guy is fussy. I do appreciate your time and effort in making this vid for us.

[@OakesPrincess]

Lol, he isn't always so fussy, but he's definitely demanding. lol Ariana was too at this age, as they get older, can walk, etc they get more independent which, so far with Ari, makes it easier, but juggling Lucas at this age complicates things, especially doing it by myself. I think if my husband helped edit it would make a huge difference, but I don't have that luxury, lol It's all good, they won't always be this young. ♥

[@bellahoxie3126]

What would be your estimate for the number of other princesses on staff at a time? Ex. how many Cinderellas, Belles, etc. Thanks!

[@JustforThisMoment1]

I'm auditioning to be a Disney character on March 8th and these videos are so so helpful!! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and answering so many questions

+Melinda Gioe i hope it went well :)

[@JustforThisMoment1]

zoë dodson I literally just saw this (because I'm really bad at keeping up with my youtube lol) But I didn't get it this time :( But I'm totally going to keep trying

you are very welcome!! don't give up, i believe in you :)

[@JustforThisMoment1]

zoë dodson Thank you so much

[@Kimplowe]

Had fun watching this... And yes amber necklaces are awesome!

[@KatyPeachey]

I've been practicing aaaallll of the Disney Princess signature (and even a bunch of furs, too) since last year. Thank you for this video anyway!!! Love it and you so very much!

[@kristin2515]

I asked how do you handle the different signatures what I mean by that is did you ever forget what princess you were doing and sign the wrong name?

[@j.d.529]

Thanks for sharing, I enjoy listening to these.

[@OakesPrincess]

Thank you for watching!

[@pomgirl6905]

When I met Belle she put, To Isabella (My name obviously) from always, Belle in the same style as the signature. But that's probably just because when she asked me if Beauty and the Beast was my favorite Disney princess movie I said yes and I told her my name, So I think it was a one time thing.

[@butterfly6864]

Hey Jennifer it's a good idea to learn about the princess signatures,and to write in pretty cursive letters.my favorite signature is Rapunzel,Jasmine and Flynn rider and Aurora.i might do what you said and look up the signatures and practice them. Your right some of the signatures are harder to sign then others. It just depends on what character you are playing.

[@clerlovescows]

Great video once again Jennifer! ... I've not been lucky enough to go to Disney just yet but wanted to say from your videos it feels like I have already been. I'm actually from England but working in Germany as a nanny at the moment. Hoping to get a chance to go next year.. Thank you for spreading your Disney Magic :) Claire X

[@pearlsm3066]

I went to Disney world when I was little and I remember meeting jasmine so I've been searching for our photos but you said you never added sparkles and I remember my autograph had sparkles so it could of been you! ):

[@morganmiller5413]

It might have been a different girl playing that particular Jasmine.

[@karinadelagarza4068]

Hahaha! I love it! Latinos are a BIT louder!! I think we're a lot louder! Hahaha!! We love life!!! Proud to be a Latina! By the way, I love your special guest, Lucas! He looks like a little baby doll! Thanks for answering our questions! Oh and before I forget, my sister was like Lucas! She would cry in the car! I remember when my mom would pick me up from school, I would sit in the back seat with my sister crying and crying all the way! I only had to put up with it going home, my poor mother had to put up with it going to school and picking me up. Eventually, the grow out of it! And moms who stay home deserve more credit! You guys do so much for your babies! Whoever said it was leisure has another think coming! Keep up the good work! Your an amazing mom!

[@nevroth]

I have an autograph book from childhood that I still take to Disney to get autographs (it's over 20yrs old now :) ) and I only get a signature once to preserve the magic :)

[@laurendewitt8403]

this makes me want go back to disneyworld i havn't been there sense 06 i wanted to meet princess jasmine to ha me in my 20s and my parents were in there 50s weren't into meet and great but i did geet to take pics with alice, ariel and mary its funny looking back on now only 20 something to meet ariel i also got picture with goofy i hoping next am in fl i get to meet pocahontas and jasmine and new princess from brave she my new favorite

[@EverydayDisneyMagic]

This is awesome! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@IWillBeHers]

I never knew you could meet Kermit! That must've really been a while ago!

[@markcuss3954]

Hi Jennifer, I thought the comment about British children being so well - mannered was great! I do enjoy your videos, they're informative and interesting and give a good insight into what working as a character is like. Thanks! You seem like a very bubbly character yourself, I can see why Disney cast you.:-)

[@ashleylopez2908]

i have a question a bunch of people say i look like jasmine since i look middle eastern but the thing is i have color eyes so i was wondering if I audition do you think i would have a chance being jasmine even with my eye color or should i just audition wearing color contact.

[@Claudia-lu8or]

I am half Hispanic and half English and I see what you mean about the kids I am very well behaved I say the three magic words all the time and I like being that way it's fun also when I grow up I want to work at disney it's been my dream for a very long time now and I think I would make a good Jasmine or Moana. also let me just say you are really beautiful and I love your videos xxxx💜💙💚💛

[@OakesPrincess]

thank you for understanding!!! and for the sweet comment.. I was hoping that my talking about that would not be misunderstood.. I think some people take it out of context. Maybe the fact that you're half helps?! I'm not sure. lol. Some people get it, some people don't. I'm thinking it all just comes down to the differences between cultures. Anyway.. I hope you are cast as Jasmine and Moana!! thank you again for your sweet comment! xo

[@yanzelzoe]

I've always had this question eating away in my head; from where do fur characters see to the outside???

[@lexieostler8435]

The eyes on the characters head are made out of mesh so they can see through them

[@districtminho3736]

I love your videos & I like autographs it's just that I want, like to print out photos of the characters and I. Oh, I saw Ariel last month and I did have a small notebook I was going to have her sign it ,but I didn't have it ready and I didn't want her to wait so I didn't get it ;-; I really need an annual pass. I just absolutely love going there and I know that I would make the most of the pass. hopefully someday.

[@CC-ho6ob]

If you do not meet the height requirement for a fur character can you still get pick for a face character? Also, are they very strict on the height for face character? By the way, I love you're videos! You have inspired me to be a Disney Princess!

[@ISayMusicYouSayYes]

this is great! lol, when i was friends with many at disneyland, i followed the basic look but i always made it a little extra so i would know if i signed it if i saw it again, lol!! I broke some rules hahaha

[@ahluvdrums]

+Laura Richards What a cute idea! I always wondered if that happens, like if I get an extra little doodle or the 'sparkles' she mentions, if that is the reason why ;)

[@carolynpitt2926]

Salutations Jennifer!!!! I have a couple question for you... The first is when you get cast to be a princess do some princess get to do meet and greets and parades? Because I know they have a separate audition for parade performers do you have to go through both to do both? And the scheduling you said that one day they scheduled you for Kermit the frog and. You had to learn the signature right before you went out..... So how does scheduling work? Do they tell you Monday you are going to be a princess... And Tuesday you are going to be a fur character...if so do they tell you what fur you are going to be portraying? Sorry for all of the questions!!! You are awesome!!! And thank you for being an wonderful role model for all of the princess hopefuls out there!!

[@carolynpitt2926]

Sorry one more thing.... When you were working with Aladdin, did some people ask you to give him a real kiss for a picture? Because I have seen pictures where they were almost kissing but not all the way.. And if Disney had a rule the you may only kiss on the cheek? Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kathygoodman6159]

Having had one easy child and one difficult one and working sometimes and staying home other times I can honestly say that being a stay at home mom is the most rewarding and the most difficult job there is. Working has its challenges, but it's nothing compared to being a stay at home mom. I always had to be up an hour before I got the kids up so I could shower and dress and be awake enough to deal with my day. My husband never stayed home with sick kids or a sick wife. I had pneumonia 10 times and still had to get up and get the kids off to school or take care of them all day. And if he was home sick he expected me to wait on him hand and foot and keep the kids quiet and out of the way. He used to (still does actually, but my kids are grown now) text me on my phone and expect me to drop everything to take care of him. And when I worked I still had to come home and take care of the kids and cook and clean with no help at all. God Bless men who help and are understanding! I love your Jasmine signature. I will have to dig out my old autograph books and look at them. I never even looked to see if the Mickeys are all the same or not. What an interesting topic!

[@lisabank5491]

When I was 9 and visited disney world I met Chip and Dale and asked them to sign my book. One of them signed ''Chip'' but the other one signed something that might have been ''Dale'' in another language :P

[@OakesPrincess]

lol cray cray, thanks for watching! xo

[@lorimikulis7722]

Lisa Bank hi

[@LegionXSweet]

thank you for uploading! lucas is adorable!

[@OakesPrincess]

hugs to you!

[@millerer328]

Was Rachel Hankle a fur character too?

[@OakesPrincess]

+Emily Oehler fur character training is part of a Disney Princesses core training, with very few exceptions, everyone first learns to do fur character roles, then you go through separate princess training. 😄

[@millerer328]

+Jennifer Oakes Okay I understand, thank you! Is it awhile before you can be a Princess, or right away? And, did you receive my other super long question? (I apologize for how long it is, but I was very curious and hoped you could help if you're not too busy with your adorable kids!)😀

[@aperez18ful]

@jennifer Oakes did you study theatre in college or took acting classes?

[@OakesPrincess]

+Annay Cervantes I have taken a few acting classes in college/in my 20s. Not nearly as many as I'd of liked. They're so fun, I hope to do it again someday but it's been 3 years since my last class. ❤

[@OakesPrincess]

+Annay Cervantes I have taken a few acting classes in college/in my 20s. Not nearly as many as I'd of liked. They're so fun, I hope to do it again someday but it's been 3 years since my last class. ❤

[@picklequeen2653]

Hey. I have a question you may not know the answer to.... Would the face characters sign something besides paper? For example would Rapunzel sign camping sized frying pan? I know it's a pretty random question but I'm curious. Thanks!

[@AndImTheBlondie]

+Pickle Queen I totally think she would, especially considering the significance of a frying pan in the movie! Peter Pan signed my hat before and it would probably be around the same size as a pan.

[@taylereatssouls]

I'm sure she would! It goes the other way too - I had Belle sign my magic band in Epcot!

[@picklequeen2653]

+AndImTheBlondie Thank you so much! Definitely going to try it next time I go to the parks!

[@JessMedley]

+Pickle Queen They can usually sign anything except currency, passports, receipts, and skin.

[@OakesPrincess]

+Jess Medley Thank you!

[@Aiden-ju3ww]

The was a paw in Pluto autograph

[@OakesPrincess]

Love that you caught that!

[@singlemomofonelife]

Were you tested right with management? It seems like a hard trying job with little benefits. Thanks for all the sharing you do, I love your videos.

[@singlemomofonelife]

treated

[@JenniferMejia-ir3fp]

Have your kids asked you any questions about your time as Jasmine/Pocahantas? Do they know about you past as Jasmine/Pocahantas or do you want to wait until they're a little bit older

[@d_myers860]

Would Sharpies work for face characters?

[@RMN884]

Enjoy your time with your children! They're only little once!

[@emsatthebeach]

When I was 5 I realized Rafiki was a lefty one day and a righty the next! I don't think most kids would notice though.

[@troodon1096]

Maybe he's ambidextrous.

[@brittanyshannon5402]

It looks like you only filled it one eyebrow, you must have been in a huge rush! Love your videos :)

[@OakesPrincess]

probably! welcome to motherhood. You don't get to fuss over your makeup with a needy baby wanting to be held all the time. ♡

[@jackkress3238]

Jennifer, you are awesome!

[@OakesPrincess]

thank you for such a sweet comment! xo

[@klettethecosplayer7097]

Do you know the officiall autograph from kristoff? i Found only two online and both are Absolutly different :(

[@OakesPrincess]

+Klette the Cosplayer awww, sorry! I don't! He's from before my time! 😢😢😢💖

[@caroline_gm]

When someone talks to you through KZbin or Instagram or something do you remember some? Like have you made friends with fans?

[@OakesPrincess]

I have! most that I've made friends with though are ones I met early on when I was starting my channel, or else met in the parks. ♡

[@thomascornillie3252]

Great Video!

[@jasminee3767]

Hi Jennifer! Would it be possible for you to somehow tell us in your videos about future Q&As? I don't have an instagram or twitter but have many questions. Would you find the questions if we comment questions?

[@victoriacarcillo4520]

Characters don't usually sign with a specific color do they? I'm not positive and curious :)

[@ahluvdrums]

+Victoria Carcillo They sign with whatever pin/marker you give them! It's best to have a your pen/marker open and ready, usually I will pick a color that matches the character (Orange for Tigger, Pink for Aurora, Blue for Cinderella, etc...) I did have one time where I had 4 colors to use on a photo mat, so with each character I would switch. I got to the green army man and gave him some other color, but he saw that another character had signed with green and he motioned that he wanted that color too. So I got it out for him. But as long as it's something easy enough to write with, they don't care about the color!

[@victoriacarcillo4520]

+ahluvdrums Ok thank you!!! That clears it up!😊

[@ahluvdrums]

You're welcome!! :)

[@littledebbieadventures8947]

No green sharpies!

[@rachaelrachael5636]

girly, you have to stop apologizing for stuff!! We love your videos and you're beautiful. Its all good beauty :)

[@lorimikulis7722]

Hey my name is Hanah mikulis laviano I am going to a audition for Disney cruise ship fur character job I wonder if there is spacial needs castmambers and iam a bad dancer and I an in a wailchire and I am wondering if you have to be at dancing if u am audition for the cruise

[@jujutalamina829]

You are beautiful Jenn

[@MoonstoneElements]

Your videos are so awesome and I love them so much! A few months ago, I started watching your KZbin channel and you've inspired me so much to follow my Disney Dreams :) I just moved to Orlando a little over a month ago and decided to go to the Disney Casting Center and apply. My boyfriend applied also- and we both were hired as cast members!!! We are so excited to start working soon :) Thank you for your videos they really mean a lot to me! We also have annual passes and film Disney vlogs every time we go to the parks, so anyone who is reading~ feel free to check out our Disney related channel. :) It's called Moonstone Elements Thank you so much for sharing the magic Jennifer!!

[@bunheadladymelody3355]

Your child is beautiful

[@justinhamilton4327]

I'm your cousin Bridget's son

[@StrawberryCream78]

corny

[@OakesPrincess]

thank you!