BEING POCAHONTAS IN DISNEYWORLD

[@hayleypdowd]

oh my god please do NOT apologize for saying that white girls shouldn't be playing pocahontas. they shouldn't be. pocahontas is native american, she should be played by someone who is A). native or B). seriously passes at native. people should be apologizing for casting white girls to play pocahontas, you shouldn't be apologizing for saying that they shouldn't be.

[@jessicagifford2871]

+lenwan1 last time I went to Disney (2014) I seen a white Jasmine...

[@agodlien4176]

+hayleypdowd Agree, as a white girl.. 100% approve this.

[@agodlien4176]

+Jessica ! ew...

[@hopkinsa37]

+hayleypdowd I am Filipino, white, and a little native american. I too thought " I look more like pocahontas than her."unfortunately I am not tall enough. My ethnicity is what also makes me short. I hope Disney makes more of an effort to cast those who actually fit the background.

[@gissellept]

"B) seriously passes as native." So if A white girl "seriously passes as native" can she be Pocahontas? I actually have no problem with it, it's unfair to say that someone can't be a certain character just because of their race. I prefer for the cast memeber to look a lot like the actual character because it feels like you're actually meeting the real character instead of just another cast member. But that's just my opinion.

[@saffrongood877]

I met you as Pocahontas when i was around 7 or 8. You were the best Pocahontas I met - so friendly and kind, keeping the conversation going and didnt rush us at all. You looked beautiful! xxxx

[@OakesPrincess]

Saffron Good thank you, I hope we truly did meet! hugs and God bless you!

[@cassieewassie]

+Jennifer Oakes it's so heart warming to me to read all of these comments of people who actually remember you from their childhood. I can't remember if I did but you were probably such an awesome Disney princess :))

[@OakesPrincess]

cassieewassie thank you so much, I have really enjoyed seeing some of the photos people have sent me. Really fun. Thanks so much for watching this video. I hope it was fun! Xo

[@nessierey6721]

I‘m sure she was!! 😍😍

[@lucyinthesky1991]

Your Pocahontas voice is ON POINT.

[@OakesPrincess]

lucyinthesky1991 thank you! I did the best I could at the time.. xo

[@eronskpopclassroom7041]

"John Smith is exploring new lands!" made me crack up so much I have no idea why HAHA Also your "why aren't you dead?"😂😂

[@doriandiamandis2263]

@@OakesPrincess My question is this are you of First Nations/ Native American Descent if not here's the truth you can't just say "YOU'RE RUINING THE MAGIC" She was a real child who was stolen forced to marry a man forcibly converted to Christianity and she died in England her body was kept there away from her people , this is incredibly insensitive and racist but I'm not surprised it's Disney

[@user-no1be8ce8p]

Your Pocahontas voice is so spot on!!

[@OakesPrincess]

+Vee Frost oh wow, thank you so much!

[@samnelius]

yeah pocahontas is very stoic and calm and even though i love that, i can see how it would feel more natural and enjoyable to play someone like jasmine who's a little more sassy and charming - especially in an energetic environment like that

[@katieherndon1477]

You should do a video talking all about the Disney signatures. Like was hard or easy to perfect Jasmine's and Pocahontas's signature? If you were left handed and your character was right handed did Disney make you learn to write with you right hand? Did guest get on you about that? Who's signature do you like best? Ect. Btw I loved this video! It was super informative and interesting!!

[@rachelhankle9768]

I'm dying over the bicycle ride at DAK!! I completely forgot!!! Ahhhh!

[@eronskpopclassroom7041]

Rachel Hankle Snow White's friend!!! HIII

[@sphynxink]

That really breaks my heart about the "savage" thing, like, how do you respond to that? Does Disney expect you to correct them...? That's so frustrating especially because even in the movie, Pocahontas was clearly upset and angry.

[@OakesPrincess]

thank you for feeling me, xo

[@musicfeedsyoursoul8070]

That's really insane that someone would shout "savage" at you. Who in their right mind does that to a person?

[@OakesPrincess]

MusicFeedsYourSoul right????!!

[@peggiel.9014]

Pocahontas and Mulan are my favorite characters. I like the rare characters more. I love how strong Pocahontas and Mulan are. I love how the show bravery and strength in females. I wish they bring both out in Disneyland California more often. Life mission is to meet both one day:) both should be recognized more. I don't like it when people say Mulan is not a princess because Disney crowned her and she saved her country

[@ESPINAL20]

I like the rare characters to! They're more intresting than the more popular princesses.

[@emmac2990]

Those are my absolute two favorites as well!

[@christa510]

Jennifer, you must know this story! My daughter Paiges favorite princess was Pocahontas! We couldn't find her! The cast member at our resort told us Pocahontas makes an appearance at Animal Kingdom but wasn't sure of the time. We went to the animal clinic the next day and waited and waited and when you walked in, my Daughter was overjoyed! You spent so much time with her. You held her hand and walked with her and talked to her for such a long time. Thank you! She was 6 at the time. If you ask her what her favorite memory is of Disney World, it will always be Pocahontas!

[@1ARANDOMSTRANGER]

this is such a precious memory. I play Merida for Birthday parties and events and I love when I can make their days makes my day too!

[@onesweetfantasy]

What you said about male attention with Pocahontas is so very accurate. I remember on my first Disney World trip we saw a Pocahontas show and the males watching were visibly smitten by her, they were even whistling and talking about her thighs, my dad even said that was his favorite part of the trip. That must have been so uncomfortable for the performer.

[@OakesPrincess]

Liz M. yeah, thanks for commenting. Your comment made my feelings feel valid. It's in the past now, so the memory isn't as sharp in my mind. It's guys, the way their mind works, it just reminds me that the way you present yourself (dress, act, etc) will definitely affect the way people react to you. xoxo

[@ChipsLover1969]

I can totally relate to this! It felt natural for me to be Jasmine. She's sweet with a little sass, comfortable costume and posture. I was scheduled for a few Wonder Woman parties for the event company I work for and I felt weird. It took me a few days to practice her tone of voice and posture!

[@cierafontes2268]

I absolutely love Pocahontas! So awesome to see and listen to the beautiful woman who portrayed my favorite character! Thank you for portraying a character that seems to be forgotten nowadays.

[@hollyrice5195]

Your haircut is so flattering! You look so gorgeous

[@OakesPrincess]

Holly Rice oh wow, thank you!

[@eamonclark4952]

youre Pocahontas voice is perfect i remember meeting Pocahontas at Disneys Animal Kingdom in November and Pocahontas was my favorite character to meet at Animal Kingdom

[@TSUNDEREprincess]

I'm so sorry you had to deal with people like that, that's one of the thing I don't like about visiting the parks, are teenagers or even adults who are inconsiderate to the characters and just to the people at the parks, and I'm like people this is Disney be nice and keep the magic, it's okay to be a kid here! I used to portray Princess Jasmine in the musical at DCA and it was kinda annoying if I would hear someone respond smart alecky to one lines I would say before I go into a song and I'm like ugh really??? Fortunately after the song I get to be angry and my poor Aladdins would get the brunt of it haha but ugh why must people on insist being rude!! And don't get me started on the creeps!!! I'm so sorry!! You're beautiful Jennifer and just the way you acted with such grace and admirable!!! I definitely agree you need to do more makeup/beauty videos! I'd love to hear what your favorites are! And maybe individual reviews of them! And maybe things you didn't like? I'd love to see you do a dramatic look and maybe an eyeliner tutorial? Again you're so beautiful! I look up to you so much Jennifer!! 💕💕❤️❤️ please never change!!

[@ColumineMiette]

+TSUNDEREprincess Sometimes I wonder if maybe they don't know what else to say, and get excited and that's the first thing that comes into their minds? It is really rude, though. And I'm surprised there are creepers in Disney World! It's supposed to be a family place! But now that I work with the public, I shouldn't be surprised anymore. But I still am. I loooooove all the tips and info you give us, to me it makes the character that much more real. :)

[@EileenDarling]

I feel like when Cast members / CP's see face characters in the break room they are kind of "star struck" in a way, I know for me personally when I saw some characters in the back break room, I would have loved to sit next to them, but I always felt like I couldn't cause they looked to be very much too themselves, loved hearing your story! :)

[@LeahTackles]

Every time you film videos like this I feel like I'm sitting having coffee with you:) I love it!

[@OakesPrincess]

Leah Tackles I love it too. I'll remember that next time I'm filming. lol.

[@LeahTackles]

:D grab a coffee haha it's girl time! xo

[@excepteuropa]

You have an AMAZING Pocahontas voice!

[@OakesPrincess]

💖💖💖💖 aw thank you so much!

[@cheyennemoser729]

Your little girl...oh my goodness she's absolutely adorable. :)

[@gretakoleva8862]

I love Pocahontas since i was a kid! Thank you! 😊

[@MikylaSkye]

All throughout high school I had a music teacher who always told me that I looked like Pocahontas.. and then in a school production where the theme was fairytale characters she put me as Pocahontas. And until she said something to me I never would have thought twice about it.

[@OakesPrincess]

Love it

[@SxyChicDisney]

I just went back to watch our family home video from our trip in 2005 to Disney and I just realized that you were hanging out with Pocahontas when I met her in magic kingdom! You literally said "the big shiny plane in the sky" line to me when I met you! I just found that humorous that you also said that in this video! I didn't realize that 2005 was the tenth anniversary for the movie though! I guess that's why she was at the main entrance that day, since she's never really there anymore.

[@SxyChicDisney]

Big shiny bird* in the sky

[@cassieewassie]

So cute!

[@OakesPrincess]

I love this comment, you have made my day. HUGS TO YOU!!! thanks for writing and watching the vid, means a lot! xo

[@SxyChicDisney]

Jennifer Oakes You're welcome!! I have been wondering ever since your first video whether I had met your friend Poca on that trip, and this video solidified it! I'm actually going back in about a month and a half to start my second DCP as a character performer so I love watching all of your advice and experience videos!

[@candyscommentary]

Also, I was shocked on how much the woman on the bottom left corner resembled the character Pocahontas!! Disney needs to find her lol

[@carolynpitt2031]

I had a question on scheduling when they send out the schedule to tell you when you work do they tell you, like today you're going to be a princess Jasmine and tomorrow you're going to be a fur character and the next day you're going to be Pocahontas does it work that way or do you find out who you were going to be when you get there in the morning? Thank you so much I love you videos!!!

[@andromedasmovingcastle]

I remember seeing you as both Pocahontas and Jasmine the two times I went to Disney when I was little and you were really the best Pocahontas and Jasmine I ever met! Loved your work there, love seeing all your videos of your Disney experiences and I love how you were one of the few people I know and met or saw videos of who actually enjoyed working there. Love you so much, you're the best! ❤️

[@alyssabenjamin4444]

I am nearly positive my family &I met you at Rafiki's Planet Watch one year. How cool :) Thanks for sharing your experiences

[@tatianaleal8044]

Love this video! You're great to listen to. I'm a huge Disney nerd. Wish I was closer to WDW. Lol!

[@jackkress3238]

Wow Jennifer, you really have the personality to make these videos pop. Excellent job, great video!

[@OakesPrincess]

aww, thanks, Jack!

[@inaviv6713]

I love this video! You've inspired me to become a disney princess. I'm gonna audition when I'm old enough! (I'm only 16) And yes do more makeup tutorials and beauty videos :)

[@oliviayoung4519]

You are seriously such an inspiration. I would love to audition for Disney when I get older

[@OakesPrincess]

AWWWWWWWWe! I hope you get cast someday! thank you so much for your support and for watching my channel!

[@rorolilred]

I read a q&a with a former Pocahontas and said that once a kid came up to her and said "I've visited your grave" O_O lol

[@grace-px6hr]

I read that too!! I would have no idea what to say aha

[@Brian5mb]

Um they don't know where her grave is so that might be a hard thing to do

[@kaylafoster5095]

I want to audition for Disney but I live two hours away! How often do they want you to work and how often?

[@pincessshannon]

I used to not like Pocahontas 2, but this video brings up a lot of points I hadn't thought of! (I didn't know the boy in the second movie was the real life true love!) I am definitely going to be watching that movie over again. Thanks for making this amazing video! :)

[@nessierey6721]

♥️ it’s so amazing you got to hang out with both Pocahontas and Jasmine! Although I know you think Jasmine was „your strong suit“ and your favorite I do think you have so much in common with Pocahontas too!! You’re so strong and loving, passionate and driven like her.. and also giving and willing to give up everything for the ones you love. ♥️ Love ya Jenny! XO - Desi/Daisy (@thebluebelle)

[@eeveecraft4536]

I want to play Belle so much. I took a picture with her once and she was just an inch taller than me and we look very similar, but I could never think of when I would have the time in my life to do it, especially when I'm in age range. Hmm.... maybe one day.

[@tessdebastiani1607]

Hi Jennifer Oakes! I just subscribed because I love your channel. You really inspire me and your advice is amazing. It has been a dream of mine to be a Disney princess and I hope to audition in just a few years. (I hope to be considered for Mulan because I was actually adopted from China when I was a young girl, I also love her courage and strength). Once again, thank you so much for your advice, It has really helped me, keep up the amazing work!

[@OakesPrincess]

thank you so much! This comment brought me so much joy and made me smile! thank you!

[@candyscommentary]

I love this video ❤❤ Lol you seem like such an amazing person! I would love to meet you, in character or not! You should make a video of you just acting out Jasmine or Pocahontas...but I guess that's against Disney rules huh?...But I'd definitely watch it!! So fascinating.

[@candyscommentary]

Also, I was so shocked at how much the woman at the bottom left resembled the character Pocahonats. Disney needs to find her lol

[@MissiontoMouse]

I love this video! And no joke- my sons favorite extinct animal is the Tasmanian tiger! So I found that part pretty hilarious 👍🏻😂

[@makaio]

I feel that sometimes guests forget that characters like Pocahontas have feelings just like everybody else... awesome video though!

[@rswife777]

When visitors give you gifts like drawings etc, do you personally keep them or because it was for that princess is there a place Disney keeps them?

[@TheTangoNolan]

I feel you about Animal Kingdom! I work at Everest and DAK is my LEAST favorite place to be! Haha. And I can't believe some CPs and CMs acted that way towards you! I stare in awe at the girls in Entertainment! Lots of love and I hope to see you around Disney at some point!

[@OakesPrincess]

Nolan D thank you Nolan!!!!!!! hahaha, so DAK hasn't changed???? lol. and it's the hottest park to work at too. LOL.. yes about the other CMs.. It's not always easy to make friends. These days I'm much more at ease being alone, but when you're young, you just want to fit in. xo.. I hope to see you too! xo

[@mayaf3267]

+Jennifer Oakes what if you not live in Amerika can you audition for Disney ?

[@OakesPrincess]

+Maya Fonteyne You definitely can, but you need to be able to work in the country, and if you're portraying a face character role, you'll need to be able to sound like the character you're portraying. That's how I've seen it anyway. xo best wishes!

[@mayaf3267]

+Jennifer Oakes thank you i hope i can make my dream come true ❤️✨

[@AndImTheBlondie]

Was learning the voices for characters difficult or did it come naturally to you? And I heard that they make their face character re audition every 6 months to make sure ether haven't changed- is that true or just a rumor? :)

[@OakesPrincess]

AndImTheBlondie it's true, every few months they would come look me over just to make sure I was still looking like the character. It was always nerve wrecking! but necessary to keep the standards up. :) learning the voices was somewhat difficult but not too much. :) We all did the best we could, there's only so much you can do with voices, with sooo many girls it's hard to keep us sounding exactly the same, but again, we all did our best..some of us were better at it than others.

[@MiyukiCo]

I've been told I'd be great for either Pocahantas or Princess Jasmin becuase I'm mixed races with Philippina, Japanese, Chinese, Cherokee, African, Caucasian, Latina, and possibly Irish and my hair is very lengthy but I feel I won't get picked due to my teeth being crooked, that's just how they grew out and my family and I can't afford braces. would I still have a chance? or do i have to be 100% pretty from head to toe for the part?

[@WelcomeToTheScene1]

I've seen princesses with crooked teeth. You never know until you try!! I'd say go for it.

[@xyriusd832]

are you kidding me? have you been to disney at all? some princesses are really ugly and don't even look nothing like the character at all which honestly is dissapointing. and alot are older women in like their late 30's it seems. so trust me you don't need to be pretty from head to toe I think if you moderetly pretty and sorta look like the character they'll cast you on the spot considering the girls they have ..

[@MiyukiCo]

I have but I"ve never been in the area where they are at. usually mom dad and I stick to the shopping area just because it's free admission. we never go to the rides. so I haven't really seen any of them.

[@navaafriat9424]

Miyuki Co in your photo you look like you could be a great pocahontes:)

[@sayonaraabyee9615]

What are your thoughts on having a gap does that automatically cut you As a face character or is their a chance still

[@disneyworlddreamer]

loved this video! i'd also love a video about working in the spa.

[@alldayeveryday808]

I'm hawaiian with asian eyes and would love to play Pocahontas under the disney college program! I'm hoping to go next fall :)

[@alldayeveryday808]

+Ashley DeMello thank you for this!!

[@awesomelynds2294]

Ashley DeMello How did it go? Did you go?

[@rebeccaelaine626]

I love hearing your stories of portraying Jasmine and Pocahontas! It is definitely my dream to be a princess at Disney but I don't think I look like any of the princesses, it doesn't hurt to try though!

[@Wathertear]

You sound like you were a great Pocahontas character. Very interesting video, thank you! :)

[@IWillBeHers]

Your Pocahontas voice is on point!

[@ayaankhan-oi1tx]

When I'm older, I wanna try becoming Pocahontas. She is an inspiration to me and people say I look a bit like her. 😊

[@ChicaandItzy]

+Jennifer Oakes How many times did you audition? I am going to audition within the next week or two and have no idea what to expect! Should I wear my hair up or down? They are casting for Anna, Elsa, Rapunzel, Princess Tiana, and Ariel.

[@alyssauttley3190]

I'm playing Pocahontas for a friend on Christmas Eve for a show and so so scared! I haven't got a clue what to say and I would love another video about what you said to kids lol why did I agree to it 😂

[@OakesPrincess]

You're cracking me up over here! I probably won't get that video out before Christmas Eve if I'm honest because things be cray cray on my end but I hope to do a video like what you suggested at some point in the coming weeks! xo

[@alyssauttley3190]

Jennifer Oakes OMG you actually replied! Thanks hope everything calms down for you xx

[@OakesPrincess]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@alyssauttley3190]

Jennifer Oakes no problem xx

[@alyadrinne4118]

I am full Native American and never thought that my natural look would be needed anywhere. I plan on auditioning but am feeling hesitant due to very noticeable scars on my arm. My family isn't very supportive of this so I was wondering if you could give advice on how to deal with that. I think I remembered you saying your family wasn't very excited about your dreams. Thanks so much for giving me confidence!

[@OakesPrincess]

Hey Aly! wow.. this would make a great video question.. thanks for commenting. As for the scars on your arms, that could def be an issue. But it all just depends.. you really won't know until you audition. Yeah, my family had their feelings, hahaha... I'm so glad to hear you're feeling confident. Wish you the best! Hope to answer this question more fully in a video at some point! hugs! and Happy New year!

[@britneyspears5727]

Aly Adrinne some characters have long sleeves anyway! such as new jasmine and aurora... you should give it a try :)

[@ballwizz23]

"[John Rolfe] was her real life true love".. Um no. She married Rolfe to create an alliance between the tribe and the settlers. It was hardly love and likely wasn't really her choice. She already had a husband and kid even before Smith got there. She was raped, taken to England, mistreated, and then (allegedly) killed upon wanting to return home. We learn a lot of misinformation about all that went down back then.

[@OakesPrincess]

yeah. I hear so much about how horrible Pocahontas's life was that it's hard to keep track anymore. All I know is that Americans were horrible to the Native Americans.. (and other groups for that matter, such as the Japanese back in the 1940s).. but for working at Disney, you have to tell their version or else get fired. I liked my job pretty well for a college kid, decent pay, gotta earn a living.. but yea.. The truth isn't always as pretty. As for what truly happened to Pocahontas, I haven't researched enough to decide which truth is the one I most believe because I've heard several different versions.. the one about her already having a husband/kid is a new one for me so I'd have to look into that.. regardless, every story for Pocahontas's real life sounds sad.

[@ballwizz23]

That's fair. Well I can respect the fact that you've made an effort to learn about her life. I feel like forgetting it and just adopting the Disney version is kind of disrespectful. But I understand that you had a job to do and really didn't mean any harm. I love your videos! Maybe I saw you at Disney World at one point lol

[@AngelaCatsaros]

Pocahontas is my favorite Disney princess!

[@saysay996]

What do you suggest about body type and being "in shape". I think I look a lot like Pocahontas but my body isn't exactly ideal...What were the sizes for the costumes?

[@OakesPrincess]

saysay996 I think it can depend on height, my personal sizes fluctuated between 4-8 in US sizes.. I am 5'5".. but some girls were taller (5'10") and could wear a size 8-10. I am hoping to film a video on how I dealt with my weight during my time at Disney. Most of the girls didn't have "perfect" bodies, they were def more "real" but at the same time they were often slender. But I saw all diff types.. (apple shape, pear shape) but fitting into the costumes was def. key. Hope this helps. xo

[@voicechickcarina6832]

Hey Jennifer. First of all, I love your videos. Second, as someone who is an aspiring actor, do you think portraying a Disney character could be a good way to get experience since you are acting as a character?

[@arthurmorgan6450]

im still teaching my nieces about disney movies. one of our friends was a production coordinator and production supervisor for zootoopia and frozen

[@OakesPrincess]

awesome!

[@YasminMarcelo]

Thanks so much for all these informative videos! I really want to work as a face character (Jasmine or Silvermist), and your videos are helping me a lot! Also, how strict are they with height requirements? I'm 17, and I'm only about 4'11-5'0. :/ I worry that my lack of height might work against me. Thanks for taking the time!!!

[@calliecarter5432]

Typically face characters for a Disney princess range from 5'3 to 5'7 and heights ranging from 5'2 and below are used as fur characters like Mickey Mouse etc...they can be a little strict on height requirements but it's worth giving a shot!

[@YasminMarcelo]

+Callie Carter thanks for the encouragement! I do hope that I can at least qualify to be a pixie.

[@meagab11]

I love Pocahontas. The movie I watched them both growing up. I do love meeko he’s so cute. I used to have Pocahontas tent and a pillow too as well.

[@OakesPrincess]

Pocahontas is fantastic! I wish I had appreciated her more when I was working for Disney! xo

[@youngthug8342]

oh i remember you from 3rd grade . i went to Disney world in 3rd grade and now i am about to be in the 8th grade . well, i went , and i saw Cendrella , her step sisters , her Fairy god mother , the Whole Mickey Mouse clubhouse cast , and, i saw Prince charming , and belle, all the Princess's . so yeah . and, u got all the Princess's to sign mine and the whole cast of Cindrella to sign it and the whole cast of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse to sign it. so, yeah . well, that was really cool experience when i went . i remember that we going out of a park at like 2 in the morning and getting back at the hotel at 2 in the morning and going to sleep for a few hours and then waking up and going to eat and then another park . and, we got home i remember that and we got home at 3 in the morning and, i was past out to sleep in the car and i didn't want to wake up but i had to and got all my stuff and went to bed because i was to sleepy and not that good of a wake to get all of that stuff in the house so yeah. well, by !

[@OakesPrincess]

rock on!

[@ColumineMiette]

While it's true that the environment is a political issue, when I went (I forgot this until you said that!) to meet Pocahontas, she started talking to my dad, who is in forestry, and asked, "What kinds of plants are in your land?" and things like that. She was good. I wish I had listened better to their conversation.

[@amandaprincessa7047]

OK..how do you have such perfect skin???? Do you use any moisturizing products? I wish my face was that clear and glowly!

[@OakesPrincess]

+Amandaprincessa 704 thanks for writing! haha! I wish my skin looked this good "for real/everyday"! haha, but the lighting helped a lot plus I'm sure I had foundation and powder on. Not to mention when I edited this video, there's an effect you can throw on to help "blur" your skin. haha.. so.. it's mostly just smoke and mirrors so to speak. :D BUT! I do try to moisturize daily and I use a serum called, "Texture perfector" that I LOOOOOVE! I wear sunblock daily also (my fave at the moment is one by Mineral Fusion (spf 40 with peptides).. after working in Disney entertainment I became an esthetician and worked in the Disney spas giving facials, looking for that "fountain of youth." That may help me?! I hope to upload videos on skincare in the future! xo thanks for the compliment! I'm in my 30's now and things aren't quite like they were when I was in my 20's so.. it's just one of those things. xo

[@amandaprincessa7047]

You look great in every video, I'm envious! I am in my mid-twenties and feel it is time to start a facial care regimen to prevent any wrinkles and such. I look forward to more videos and hope you make one on skin care =) love from NY! xo

[@OakesPrincess]

Thank you so much, especially for encouraging me to make one on skincare because it's something I really enjoy. I'm all about prevention in regards to skincare. Sending you love back, Merry Christmas and happy New Year! ♡♡

[@amandaprincessa7047]

Same to you Jennifer!

[@lynnplugge3966]

I didn't even know there was such a thing as the Disney International Program, I just thought there was the College Program (which I cannot enter because I'm from the Netherlands). Do you happen to know if Dutch people can participate in the International Program? I can't find that information on the website.

[@arthurmorgan6450]

i almost got a job for universal studios at one point. the historical pocahontas is my great ancestor

[@OakesPrincess]

awesome!!!!

[@arthurmorgan6450]

So did you live in California or us it Florida

[@Ashleydav111s]

Do the auditions ever come to Australia?

[@whatdoyousuppose]

If only Elena of Avalor came out sooner, you would make an amazing Elena had it been around when you were performing at WDW!

[@OakesPrincess]

omigosh, thank you!!!

[@rosepetalbeauty0725]

How tall are you? I know that you have to be a certain height to play a princess.

[@OakesPrincess]

rosepetalbeauty07 I'm five foot five and 5.5 inches (5'5.5") .. about average height for what they look for. xo

[@likiee]

havnt watched the second one so i cant even overcome the thought about her not being with john smith :( ... need to watch both again then i might understand... (yes i know its because the real history)

[@WPUpioneer]

I wish id met you as pocahontas. The one i met was okay, but she didnt say anything about my "just engaged" button and she seemed bored with the conversation. Although I do remember telling her my canoing story when I was in Boy scouts. Copperhead snake about 2' long next to the canoe!! Although, I decided to wear a Genie shirt when I met her. Interesting reaction. But interesting in a good way, and she at least answered the question of what her armband tattoo means. I also asked "If youre Powhatan, what are you doing in Seminole country?" She replied with "The powhatan have had an alliance with the Seminole for years."

[@amyl4074]

I'm 5'6" (and growing! I'm scared that I'll be too tall), I have brown eyes and freckles. I'm half Singaporean, so I don't really look "white" or Asian, at the same time. I really would like to be either Ariel or Pocahontas, but I'm not sure. I was wondering what character I should go for?

[@redwolf9966]

I watched a video about the stuff disney princess go through and one talked about pocahontas and how one time a child came up to her and said that they had visited her grave and then asked how she was alive and pocahontas had to think about what to say and also. I have a question if someone were to say they do they know tiger lilly could pocahontas say they know tiger lilly since she is a disney character?

[@stephaniekemp5702]

Thank you so much for posting this! It's definitely one of your most interesting videos yet. Thanks for being so honest and i love hearing about your experience. Im sorry that you had a bit of a hard time there. That's awful to hear what some people said. One thing that I am wondering is do you have specific character training sessions before you start or just a manual?

[@gabriella3385]

Lately I've been considering auditioning for a Disney princess when I'm older, but I'm a bit worried because I have a mole on my cheek. Would that ruin my chances of being a princess?

[@annabelleloney23]

Hi! I'm Mexican but I have very dark skin and I'm also not skinny but I am very fit do you think I have a chance?

[@musicgirl999]

There's not many vlogs like this of a former face character performer giving their take on what it was like to be friends with one or more of the face characters. Thanks for sharing this! I was in Disney world in mid-April in 2009! Were you there then? I also hear Disney world isn't as picky as casting characters as Disneyland here in California is. I also remember meeting lots of people from England being at Disney then too and I thought they were so great!

[@larathomason7507]

From what ages did you work at Disney? I will be auditioning for Disney but not sure whether to do it before I go to college, in summer/winter break whilst at college or after I leave. What would you advise?

[@akidmyself4053]

I'm studying for my degree in biology right now. I live in Washington and doubt that I'll ever study in Florida, but I'm shocked that the students made fun of you and didn't know about the Tasmanian Tiger! That's one of the coolest animals that have gone extinct. I'll let some of my fellow students know this story and hopefully they won't make a similar mistake.

[@mariannecalnan5417]

Enjoyed this! What music did you use? x

[@jennifergarcia6868]

i love pocahontas she shows so much more strength than thebothers and more realistic

[@OakesPrincess]

You made my night. xo

[@annabelleloney23]

In Mexican and I have dark skin and I wonder if they would take someone like me also I concern about my weight I am not skinny but I am fit do you think I have a chance?

[@meganswaim7997]

Do you really have to go through the Disney college program in order to play a Disney princess or any other Disney character?

[@nicolerodas5806]

Hello, I've really been enjoying your videos so far and I wanted to know if I could get a little help. My friends and I are starting a princess party business and I will be portraying Pocahontas because I resemble her the most (I'm ecuadorian) and I was wondering if you could give me some tips on how to get into character and on some responses to know. I have done a lot of research already on her historically and I know both movies very well but I'm worried I won't be able to respond to the kids well.

[@naomiruiz4096]

I know this is a long shot but what if you had afro-latina features? would you still be able to pass as Pocahontas or would it be best towards Tiana? in the near future I would like to be Moana. although I have no Polynesian blood (Puerto Rican and Mexican) I have been told and noticed I look identical to Moana and I relate very well to her character (so far from what I've seen and read up on). sorry for the paragraph just really needed to ask. by the way you're a really beautiful lady and your daughter is adorable.

[@aquarei1728]

Hi Jennifer!! I have been binge watching your videos about your time at WDW for the past few days now and I find them so interesting and entertaining, mainly because I really want to work there as a face character. I have a few questions about it though. I am British and have a English accent, do you think that could affect me being cast at an audition? I have performing arts history and can put several different accents and voices on. II also have two skin conditions, keratosis pilaris mainly on my arms and legs, although on me because I'm so far skinned the bumps can look like freckles, I can't help but think that this would prevent me from getting a role, the other condition I have is rosacea it is mainly concentrated heavily on my cheeks and slightly above my eyebrows causing them to be red (not pink or rosy, red!!!) I am able to cover this up very well with make up though. I am just wondering if you know anyone who has any experience with stuff like this or what your thoughts about it are. I do think one day I have a chance at being Cinderella because I am pale and I have a rounded face also I think I have similarities to Snow White because of my face shape and the redness of my cheeks. A question about your time at WDW, have you ever gone to the park and met Jasmine or Pocahontas and told them that you two used to best 'best friends' also did you ever any of the other outfits that jasmine was featured in in the other films e.g her red outfit, either of the purple ones, her wedding outfit or the outfit that she wore when she ran away? Thank you for reading xx

[@princeorii7815]

This video was sponsored by: Pocahontas part 2

[@OakesPrincess]

JaKoB Martin lol.

[@sergiopadilla7765]

Hello Jennifer I have always wondered this for a long time when you portrayed Pocahontas what was your answer or explanation when people or children would refer to you being deceased. Like what do you say at that moment? I've always thought that you obviously don't just want to say it's a movie or I'm just based on her, so what did you tell people? Oh and especially on Thanksgiving I know that it's kinda awkward and offensive to ask that to a Native American since we know what really happened so what would you say? Thank you!!!

[@mykailaapriljudge194]

I was looking at old pictures of me in Disney with jasmine I think I found one of you and I were you working in 2003 ?

[@TeamMaddisonYT]

My daughter is 3.5 and she LOVES Pocahontas. She was sad we did not find her while we were at Disney for her 3rd birthday. We must have been not looking in the right spot. Hopefully we can find her when we go back next year.

[@MaliaBelleza]

Do you mind if I emailed you about being a Disney character? I got casted as a new Disney princess and I was wondering if I could get some tips on what to expect.

[@alanahmay7304]

Were you allowed to pick up the children at all or was that not allowed ?

[@FireIsCatching101]

I watched some videos of Cinderella's step-family at Disneyland. They are so good. They'll sing Sing Sweet Nightingale really poorly and out of tune like in the movie. And the person who made the video asked Anastasia about what she would look for in a man. She said nice and sweet and a baker, like in Cinderella 2. I thought it was totally awesome that she did.

[@blessbridges3551]

I've been looking online to find some pictures of the Pocahontas's 10-year anniversary in front of animal Kingdom and I can't find any I really wish I could see that

[@OakesPrincess]

Me too!!!! Crazy of me not to have taken any! But this was before we had smart phones! We just had flip phones and you needed a nifty digital camera, which I rarely brought to work, as they were generally prohibited. I want to know how Disney reacted to smart phones being introduced backstage. I missed that since I left entertainment in '09...

[@blessbridges3551]

@@OakesPrincess by the way I started my own princess party business company and I play Pocahontas and Jasmine basically all the princesses of color and your videos are fun and engaging

[@OakesPrincess]

@@blessbridges3551 wow that's so awesome! Families will appreciate that so, so much! Best wishes!

[@violinlover320]

I have to wonder how many times you had seen Pocahontas and Aladdin in preparation for the part? It sounds like such a fun, if not nerve-wracking, job to have. Do you have any tips about holding in anger when you have to keep such a happy facade?

[@jessicagifford2871]

What about native Canadian girls? Would they look like Pocahontas?

[@blackninja546]

I would've loved to have met you as Pocahontas. You have beautiful eyes!

[@edenbunn3536]

does Disney usually cast people with glasses? I want to be cast as a princess for one of the parks, but I have glasses so i don't know

[@OakesPrincess]

if the cartoon character doesn't wear glasses, then there's a good chance you won't be cast ----I do wear glasses (wearing them right now!) but I wore contacts to my audition and had to wear contacts out on set as the character performer... if I would have left my contacts at home, there's a good chance I'd of gotten in trouble. Hope this helps! xo

[@branzilla7833]

Did you ever see someone you recognize(i.e. neighbor, schoolmate, someone you knew growing up)while you were in character? Did you ever slide in their name or ask them about the city,school, neighborhood they were from?