Disney Princess Q&A: Weird Qs & Social Media

[@LeydiMorales]

That's funny, because when I went to Universal Studios I asked Donkey (from Shrek), "I heard you and Mushu are good friends (they are both voiced by Eddie Murphy) and he said "isn't he a lizard? I believe your at the wrong park. The mouse is across town" or something like that. It was a funny!

[@EllieSteadman]

At DLP when we met a bunch of characters at a special meet and greet thing I had to taken selfies instead of usual pictures so I was asking each character for a selfie in a way they might find funny or relevant to them. For example I asked Ariel for a Shelfie and Aladdin to look into my Magic Lamp. :) Love this video, really love to hear these stories!xxx

[@musicfeedsyoursoul8070]

Please don't stop doing disney/princess videos!!! I love them so much! They make my day!

[@AshleighKing]

Ahh! New videos😍 gotta catch up lol! 😁

[@OakesPrincess]

Ashleigh Braddock yay!!!

[@stephaniekemp5702]

So glad to see a new video from you! Love the stories you told us here. Can you tell us what were the most popular treatments at the spa and also why people liked the disney spa over a regular spa? Thanks for making videos! Your daughter is gorgeous

[@madisonmarielovestea]

You are just so lovely! I get so excited when you upload a new video! :) Loved this one

[@madisonmarielovestea]

Madison Marie OHHH I'd love to know about the spa! I want to work there!

[@OakesPrincess]

thanks Madison! I'm behind on my KZbin watching but hope to watch your latest uploads soon! congratulations on your new love BTW! so cute together! 💓

[@madisonmarielovestea]

Hehe awe thank you so much! He is a dream come true :)

[@lottieellis4099]

Hey I really love your videos! My faves are hearing about your experiences as characters! I don't whether anyone else has said this or u have already done a video on it but I would love to know more about what it was like to be a fur character and how people treated u differently and what it was like backstage with your colleges ! Please carry on make brilliant videos xx

[@OakesPrincess]

Lottie Ellis Hey Lottie! thanks! I did make a series of videos called, "Confessions of a Disney Fur character".. they're a collaboration video with a guy named Matt who I used to work with. Definitely check them out! it's a different world for sure! :D thank you for your encouragement! I'll try to make sure I slip in more experience in the character department at Disney. xo

[@madisonwalters9575]

I love you and you account sooooo much! You always make me so happy!

[@LeahTackles]

I loved this girl! You're so enjoyable to watch. And your daughter is SO cute! I remember you saying kids would bring you pictures they colored, and is that okay? My daughter wants to take a few when we go to character dining, but I feel bad if the princess has to go to another table ...does the staff member who walks with them handle it? I just want to be sure it isn't a hassle but she's super pumped to meet her heros ;) I definitely have some mom questions! How far apart will your kiddos be? How is your daughter doing now that she's officially an active toddler? And I would love a pregnancy update! Lots & lots of love & support to you!!! Xoxox

[@sabrinacecil2876]

yes ariel does have a daughter melody. a lot of people forget that she has a daughter

[@dayanalara7657]

yay for Philly btw love you!

[@OakesPrincess]

+dayana lara double yay for Philly! Love you too!💗

[@caitlinleigh2557]

Do you have any tips on being fully in character all the time as a Disney princess?

[@molly2846]

My brother: who's that? Me: Jennifer Oakes Broseph: oh I think I've seen one of her vids before Me: why were YOU watching Jennifer Oakes? Bro-Bro: well it showed up under recommended Me: ... Bro: ... Me: ... Bro: I was watching a lot of Zoella Me: you're not helping yourself But in all seriousness I love your vids :)

[@OakesPrincess]

Queen Whatever this is HILARIOUS! I do love Zoella too, lol. I wish I could have a channel like hers. :) thanks for commenting, this made me laugh. :D

[@belindamackenzie1285]

Ariel's daughter is indeed named Melody. Cinderella does not have kids. I don't think any of the other princesses have kids either. :)that's interesting to hear about what characters can know about technology. and even other characters. I just love how Tinkerbell and her friends play off the camera scheme of things. so funny. I would love to hear your experiences when your ready about the spa....... I never think to ask. haha my apologies. Id love to hear more about guest interactions with both as Jasmine and Pocohontas, as well as when you worked in Spa. Looking forward to further vids and loved this one. as always, Jennifer, thankyou and well done. :)

[@missjennie2]

Hey!!! I'm such a big fan of your videos!!! Your very clear with your answers and your so nice!! I just have one little question about Disney, is there a limit to how many auditions you can do for Disney in a year?

[@OakesPrincess]

Jenna Dallal Hey Jenna! Thanks for writing and for this sweet message! means a lot! As for auditions, as far as I know they don't limit you on auditions! Go as often as you like, if you can, def ask for feedback! xo P.S. I have heard recently that one of the Belles working there auditioned ten times before they finally cast her, she was fantastic too! xo

[@emilyfellows6994]

Im really interested in hearing the Pocahontas story, would you ever film about it? Dont worry if you can't because as you said it got you emotional

[@belindamackenzie1285]

emily fellows yeah Im interested too but it does sound really ghastly. Id hate to imagine characters getting a hard time from guests.

[@gnjnsn6312]

What would you say if someone asked when your birthday was?

[@alepp8361]

What are all of the Disney Characters you have played in the past? I know you have mentioned Jasmine, Pocahontas, but what are all the them face/fur that you had the opportunity to portray?

[@starkidwannabe525]

Loved this video! How do you think Ariana will act around the new baby?

[@musicfeedsyoursoul8070]

I have a question about when you did fur. Did it ever feel claustrophobic? And how bad was the heat? I'd really love to audition for Disney, and your videos have really helped me, so thank you so much!

[@OakesPrincess]

MusicFeedsYourSoul haha, this is a GREAT question.. the first time I did fur I did feel claustrophobic! hahaha, it was truly awful for me. :) I wasn't in the best of physical shape either, I suggest people do some sort of strength training before they take on a fur character (at least have more strength than I had!) haha, because depending on the costume, some are very shoulder heavy.. and I remember my neck hurt. Disney does have everyone do exercises before work everyday but I think it's just "enough".. but not really enough, if that makes sense. It's enough to keep you from getting injured, but not from a sore neck. LOL. The heat was brutal---but see, when you do it enough times, you get used to the pain/heat.. well, I don't know that you ever get used to the pain but you realize the value of getting "in shape," so that you can continue to do a job that you love to the best of your ability. There was only really one costume that was painful/heavy, but the rest were great.. Friar Tuck was the easiest and my favorite (though guests didn't like him because he was "ugly" or at least that's what they said... they think because you're fur you don't have feelings or can't really hear them?!?!) but the heat is something you get used to if IF you do fur on a regular basis.. I would have times I did fur more than others, but if a long time had passed that I hadn't done fur, then yes, it was like starting over again, haha, super hot. Only I knew what to expect.. it's a great job though, what other job lets you have fun with kids and when else do you have a job description that is literally just to make sure everyone you encounter LOVES you and has a GREAT memory with you and that you bring JOY to people?? I remember being a dinosaur character in Animal Kingdom's Dinoland and dancing to music that was playing around.. I wasn't a princess that day, no.. but boy did people love to watch that dinosaur dance (and dance I did!) lol.. and they got photos and autographs with the dancing crazy dinosaur.. lol. No other job that I've had since then lets you be crazy like that, haha.. and so I would suggest it to anyone looking for a fun job at a Disney theme park. :)

[@annacairns]

I loved MySpace. :-)

[@disvids8754]

Interesting .. there's a former Disneyland CM who is very popular on KZbin. She has a couple of videos posted in which she questions Jack Skellington and the Grinch about each other, and the performers seemingly have no issues in discussing "rival" characters.

[@ellalusk7036]

Pleeeeeeease make another princess video they are very inspirational!!

[@OakesPrincess]

+EllaCrazyCookie which type of princess video, one like this one? Or confessions 2? I'm planning to post videos featuring specific questions answered in part 2&3, in case anyone missed something.. Rachel and I are filming a video tonight together also. 💞

[@butterfly6864]

I'm gold you have fun at your cousins wedding.arianna looks so cute in her dress dancing.your right the face characters aren't supposed to know what technology is. An when their acting they can't be the self.

[@mclaura87]

I was just thinking about when I visited Florida in 2002 and how much technology and social media has changed. My phone didn't even work when I went and my camera broke on the day I visited Magic Kingdom and most of my photos got ruined :(

[@maryblack9433]

I love your account so much!!!!!!!!!!

[@Kieorasama]

so, my question is there are a lot of amazing cosplayers who do fabulous interpretations of these Disney princesses what are your thoughts on this and why is Disney so against adults dressing up in there parks?

[@OakesPrincess]

+Kieorasama Yes! I've seen them! I love cosplay! I hope one day I can do some myself, but it's unlikely to happen. haha.. but I think it's cool when I come across these types of people on social media, etc. I think Disney likes to have "The one and only Cinderella" or "the one and only Queen Elsa" and when guests come into the park dressed up as these characters (sometimes even fancier than what Disney puts out!) that Disney feels it's chipping away at "their asset." They were the ones who worked hard to "dream up and animate the character" and they want to be the ones to capitalize on it---they set the standard. People pay big bucks to have dinner with the princesses and to stand in line to meet Cinderella, etc.. if people can just go up to any joe shmo dressed as Cinderella and get their pic taken w/her.. then why would you spend all that money to eat at that expensive princess restaurant? Or what incentive do you have to wait in the super long line to meet Cinderella if you just met her on main street?? These are just a few thoughts that run through my head. lol.

[@alanahmay7304]

Were any of the people who played face characters in real relationships whether it was with like an aladdin and Jasmine who were actually going out or say an aladdin and a tinker belle ? x

[@oliviachew2514]

Jenn, do you have any videos of you as Jasmine? If so, can you post them?

[@gissele3206]

when people ask you to sing a whole new world or any aladdin song, were you to sing or not? and also when they make rude comments about you or your character what would you say back? can you defend yourself in any way? answer back if you have the chance ☺️

[@ShinobisDestiny]

I´ve got a question that is kinda important to me. You said you were allowed to know character that are involved with the Disney universe. I don´t know if you know the game Kingdom Hearts but it is a crossover between Disney and the Final Fantasy games. So when someone would have come to you and asked you about the main character of the game(his name is Sora) would you be allowed to say you know him and make some story up?

[@molly2846]

How did you answer questions as a fur character?

[@doodlenoodle534]

Fur characters don't talk

[@LoganAshleyPurdyLuv]

When you were playing Pocahontas, did anybody wonder if your tattoo that looked like Pocahontas' birthmark was a real tattoo?

[@OakesPrincess]

I Like Food And Rainbows And Stuff lol about it looking like a birthmark?? you think so? I never thought it looked like a birthmark, however it was a similar color to one, huh??? XD haha.. I was asked if it was real a lot by kids now that you mention it! As far as Pocahontas was concerned it was, it was what told other Indians what tribe she was from, a symbol of being from the Powhatan Tribe. Other cast members who worked at Disney knew it wasn't real though, whether or not adult guests thought it was real?? I don't know, if they would've asked I would've stayed in character and simply told them it was a sign of my tribe. xo

[@maggieh1361]

What was your favorite part about working for Disney, whether it was as Jasmine or working in the spa??

[@marissabelle2590]

Have u had an opportunity to look at fan mail

[@zoeyhugs232]

Do you have a ask.fm? I think it would be great for you to answer questions.

[@rachelhinkle6404]

Did she say Rachel Hinkle? Cause that's my name...

[@OakesPrincess]

Hankle. xoxo but rock on, that's close!

[@rachelhinkle6404]

Gosh it scared me!

[@mildredtemoltzin8058]

So, Can you actually upload photos on your Instagram dressed as your character? I mean, can you make it public?

[@OakesPrincess]

That's a great question! I'll ask my friend who works there now what their rules are, because I don't know what they're telling the characters now. One friend I have uploads photos of herself dressed up, but she captions it, "please address all comments to Rapunzel" & on those photos, she's acting not as herself, but as Rapunzel. but then she throws in personal photos too. Another friend i have uploads photos of herself dressed as the princess, but she makes her account private. I am guessing no managers follow her and since it's private, she can't get in trouble. Then you have folks like me, who did it "back in the day".. & whether you share it or not is a personal choice. A lot of old entertainment cast friends of mine will randomly upload a picture on Facebook, but they don't broadcast that sort of thing on KZbin, so it's more personal and intimate for them. ♡

[@ChicHulaGirl86]

Also, I would like to hear about the RUDE comments you got as Pocahontas as well as how you played it off without crying? Lol!

[@OakesPrincess]

ChicHulaGirl def gotta make a video talking more about Poca! Keep your eyes peeled, I hope to film it in a couple weeks or so. :) it's been so requested lately! :D

[@ChicHulaGirl86]

I know you've mentioned how you've lost weight. I'd love if you would share a few of your tips! :) I need/want to lose weight but, just love my carbs SO much! Ha ha! Would love some of your tips :)

[@OakesPrincess]

ChicHulaGirl Others have asked me about this in the past also! haha, I've been pregnant since 2013 and feel like I don't remember what it was to not be pregnant or nursing, lol, but I'm sure I can begin to recall some tips and tricks I've used in times past. :D

[@caroline_gm]

Afield is the only Disney princess to have kids I think and I had direct messaged you on Instagram a couple days ago and was wondering if you could reply to that. I would love to talk to you about everything. Thank you!!!

[@nataliemarie6348]

What's your email?