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Infographic showing various Disney Costume job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,510 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Character Performer- Part Time, Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort

Hilton Head Island, SC

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$20/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Disney Live Entertainment is seeking performers to portray specific costumed character roles within a height range to perform in costume, greeting with our Guests, sign autographs and pose for photographs at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort in South Carolina.
Disney Character Performers: 5’5” - 5’8.5” and 5’11” - 6’4” with slender to athletic builds and warm, engaging, and outgoing personalities. Official heights will be taken within the callback setting. Character Performer roles receive a starting rate of $20.00 per hour
Responsibilities :
  • Performer should be willing to demonstrate high energy levels, a full range of body movement, basic improvisation, and guest interaction.
  • These roles require wearing large body costumes, heads, and feet, and exposure to hot weather.
  • Candidates must meet audition requirements and have the ability to meet movement and animation skill evaluations.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States.
  • Cross training expected in one of the following roles:
    • Recreation - Cast Members rotate through various roles, including Lifeguard, Children's Activities, and Recreation Rentals.

Basic Qualifications :
IMPORTANT: Please note that this position REQUIRES candidates meet one of the following height ranges:
  • 5'1" to 5'4" -OR- 5'5" to 5'8.5" ONLY
  • You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role.
  • Full availability for any shift, three (3) days per week (Sunday, Wednesday and Friday), including nights, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bilingual preferred
  • Full availability for any shift, three (3) days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays is preferred

Additional Information :
All our cast members enjoy a broad and very valuable range of benefits for being part of the Disney family! If you join the team, you can expect to receive:
  • Disney Aspire – an education program that covers 100% of tuition at network schools
  • Discounted meals during work shifts
  • Discounts at Hilton Head Island eateries such as New York City Pizza, Giuseppe’s, and Scott’s Fish Market
  • Complimentary theme park admission for full-time and part-time positions after two weeks of employment
  • Discounts on merchandise at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort and at Walt Disney World Resort

Starting rate $20.00 per hour

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