Performing at Disneyland Paris – Everything You Need to Know
We’ve collected our most frequently asked questions to help your prepare for your group’s performance at Disneyland Paris.
Perform at Disneyland Paris - FAQs
COGO Group Travel Specialists are the experts in creating amazing opportunities for dance schools, performing arts groups, choirs and bands to perform live in front of an international audience at Disneyland® Paris. Our specialist team works closely with the Disney® Performing Arts team in Paris to offer unique performance opportunities at Europe’s most magical venue.
We’ve collected our most frequently asked questions below about our performing arts packages to Disneyland Paris.
To apply for your group to perform live on stage at Disneyland Paris you need to complete an application form and submit a recent audition video. Performances are subject to your group passing an audition. More information about auditions can be found in the section below.
To attend a workshop with a professional performer from Disneyland Paris you also need to complete an application form, but workshops are not subject to your group passing an audition.
All groups, and accompanying parties, must purchase a Disney Performing Arts ticket or Performing Arts Accommodation Package through COGO. Every member of your group will need a Disney Performing Arts park entry ticket which is valid for the date of their performance and/or workshop.
Contact us if you need to purchase park passes for addition days within the same stay.
Our Perform at Disneyland Paris packages are for performing arts groups and so individual bookings and bookings made through other channels are not accepted.
You can choose to include a 90-minute facilitated workshop with a professional Disney performer in your performing arts package. Each session will be facilitated by a Disney performing arts professional and will last about 90 minutes, including a Q&A.
Your group will not need to audition to take part in the workshop with a professional Disney performer.
Children must be at least 5 years old to participate. Chaperones and accompanying parties may assist but numbers are limited to 1 adult for every 10 participants.
The cost of each workshop assumes 25 participants. You can add another 10 additional participants per workshop for a supplementary fee. Multiple workshop sessions can be accumulated within the same day (pending availability) and will be charged accordingly.
Workshop sessions can take place before the theme parks open to the general public and so be aware that your group will be required to arrive early at Disneyland Paris!
Please contact us for workshop availability and prices.
All groups, and accompanying parties, must purchase a Disney Performing Arts ticket or Performing Arts Accommodation Package through COGO. This package will include a park entry ticket to Disneyland Paris which is valid for the date of their performance and/or workshop.
Contact us if you need to purchase park passes for additional days within the same stay.
Our Perform at Disneyland Paris packages are for performing arts groups and so individual bookings and bookings made through other channels are not accepted.
50 is currently the maximum number of performers you can have onstage at Disneyland Paris. This may be subject to change.
You need to ensure that at least 90% of the performers you intend to bring to Disney are featured in your audition videos (as indicated on your application form). Should your video feature too few performers, you will be asked to submit a new audition.
The minimum number for a stage performance is 10 people, and so we recommend you have more than this to take into account any cancellations in the lead up to the trip.
At least 90% of the performers coming to Disney should be featured in your audition videos (as indicated on your application form). If your audition video features too few performers, you will be asked to send in a new audition.
The minimum group size for a COGO performing arts package is 20 paying guests, including performers, guardians and family members.
There is no upper age limit, but all performers must be at least 6 years old at the time of the performance to perform on stage at Disneyland® Paris. Performers must be at least 8 years old to take part in the pre-parade (Time to Shine bookings only).
Do ensure that any of the younger students are confident performers.
We recommend that 75% of the group are aged 8 years or older.
Of course! Guardians and families are very welcome to accompany the performers. We can provide share prices in case families want to share rooms.
Perform at Disneyland Paris Audition FAQs
We've been organising performing arts trips to Disneyland Paris since the early 1990's and helped many thousand performing arts groups pass their audition to perform live at Europe’s most magical venue. Read on to understand the rules for organising and submitting your audition videos.
And don't miss our expert tips on how to Ace your Disneyland Paris Audition & increase your chances of success.
You will need to complete 2 routines, each lasting 3 minutes.
Each separate audition piece should be no shorter than 3 minutes and must last for the duration of an entire track.
No spoken word should be featured, as English may not be the first language of your audience. Only include singing in your audition if you wish to be considered for a musical theatre (i.e. song and dance) or vocal show.
Your audition doesn’t have to be costumed but we recommend that you are in some sort of uniform, i.e. your studio uniform or black leotard and tights/ T-shirt and tracksuit bottoms for boys. Also remember to ensure that hair is neatly groomed. Show make-up is not required.
We recommend that the more confident students lead the performance but do ensure the whole group can be seen in your video.
Your audition is the only tool we have to assess your group, so ensure that the quality and content of your piece shows your group at their very best!
If you are intending to perform tap, pointe work or acrobatics (floor work only), you must showcase these disciplines in your audition material. In addition to this, try and include upbeat and identifiable pieces. Keep it simple, uncomplicated and enjoyable! Remember that spacing, positioning and clean choreography are key to a successful audition.
Please see How to Ace Your Audition to Perform at Disneyland Paris for more tips and advice.
Don't worry. Sometimes you may be offered a second opportunity to audition (though this is not guaranteed). Remember, we want you to pass your audition too and if you would like to send in a progress video from rehearsals, we’d be happy to give you any feedback.
Also, as long as you have a workshop included in your Perform at Disneyland Paris Package, you are still welcome to take part in the trip.
Auditions should be submitted as digital video files, which can be sent using free online file transfer services. Sorry, but we cannot accept internet links.
Please ensure the quality of the sound and image of your recordings.
You will need 2 audition pieces and each should be submitted as a separate video.
Label each file with the group name and the title of the piece.
Please do not include promotional, show reel or adjudication videos.
We must receive your completed application form and audition video at least 6 months prior to your departure date or you may risk forfeiting your performance.
Your audition videos must be created within a year of your application date.
If your question isn’t on here then please drop us a line and we’ll be thrilled to help!
Ready for your Time to Shine moment? Read ‘How to Ace Your Audition’ for tips and advice.