Disneyland Casting Agency

The Disneyland Casting Agency is a fictional organization from the Main Street Cinema of Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland.

History[]

Background[]

The Disneyland Casting Agency was founded by Walt Disney in the year, "'55" (referencing Disneyland's 1955 opening but in-universe likely referring to an earlier year such as 1855). The organization's purpose was seemingly to hire individuals for odd-jobs and groups across the world in addition to hiring performers. The slogan for the agency was, "It takes people to make dreams a reality".

Appearances[]

Main Street Cinema[]

The Disneyland Casting Agency has a door outside of the Main Street Cinema. Along with the door was a listing of jobs available through the agency referencing different Disney films and attractions with several being for in-universe occupations. Some of these postings include:

18th Century Sailors: Now casting crew of 18th century sailing vessel. Must be able to climb rigging, shoot a cannon and circumnavigate the globe. Three year contract. Ask for Hawkeye.
A Great Sea Adventure: Now casting crew members for submarine adventure.
A Jewel of a Role: 7 openings for Miner roles. Must work well with animals, princesses, and whistle while you work. Short hours.
Are you a Mermaid? Mermaids needed for exotic location shoot. Swimming ability suggested. Must provide own sunscreen.
Canal Boat Pilots & Guides: To ferry passengers through miniature enchanted realms. Must be comfortable speaking to small groups in tiny settings.
Can-Can Dancers, Comedians: Old west revue requires energetic dancers and slapstick comedians. 25 year commitment. Apply Golden Horseshoe. Ask for Miss Slue Foot Sue.
Dixieland Musicians: Experienced players only. Auditions at Café Orleans, 15 Orleans Street.
Elephant Trainer: Must work with flying elephants. Trained in the magic feather technique. Send resume to: T.M. at our Florida office.
EXCITEMENT! EXCITEMENT! EXCITEMENT!: Adventurous heroic role as a jungle guide and skipper. Must demonstrate bravado, comedic timing and nor fear of snakes. For auditions, contact T. Sam.
Experienced Bird Trainer: To work with Macaws, Toucans, Cockatoos in new tropical musical comedy revue. Contact Jose, Enchanted Tiki Room.
Extras Needed: Childrens fantasy film needs extras to play Playing Cards, Singing Flowers, and a Doorknob. Singing, dancing and shrinking abilities a plus. Wonderland Featurettes, Room 10/6. Don't be late.
Frontier River Guides: Call time: 6 a.m. Athletic abilities required. Guides will be selected from winners of Canoe Racers.
Ghosts and Restless Spirits Wanted: Seeking ghosts and goblins to perform with ghoulish delight in haunted house musical. Spirited performers only. Auditions at Ghost Relations.
Ground Control: Rocket to the Moon (and back). No experience necessary. Report to Mr. Morrow, Moonliner Flight Systems.
Harbor House Casting Agency: Attractions: 1313 Harbor Boulevard. "We found roles for thousands… How about you?" Open daily.
Harbor House Casting Agency: Restaurants: 1313 Harbor Boulevard. "We found rolls for thousands… How about you?" Open daily.
Head Electrician: Oversee hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights and electro-syntho-magnetic musical sounds. Apply: Entertainment Offices, Basement.
Horse Wranglers, Trainers: To work with the "Happiest Horses on Earth." Apply at the Pony Far. Ask for Owen.
Miniaturization Technician: Can you operate the mighty microscope? An inner space adventure needs you. Hurry! Opportunities are shrinking! Snowflake EFX Ltd..
Mountain Climbers: Sought for alpine-themed production. Auditions First Snowfall, Matterhorn Mountain Features.
Now Casting: Pirate Crew: A rogues gallery of pirates sought for Caribbean adventure. Some swordplay required. Eye patches optional.
Now Casting: Space Station X1: A "starring" astronaut role in an out of this world science fiction adventure.
Now Casting: A Two Story Tall Sandwich: Must be able to pass the mustard. American Parade Productions, rooms 1975-76.
Openings for Talented Bears: Sought for Country Western Musical. Must play an instrument. Singing experience preferred. Trainers contact Big Al at C.B. Playhouse.
Plains Indians: To perform traditional dances for daily live show. Must provide own costumes and headdresses.
Pyrotechnics Team: "Celebrate the Fourth of July Everyday!": Team needed for fireworks spectacular. Shows 7 evenings per week in summer. Skyrocketing benefits; booming opportunities.
Ragtime Piano Player: Needed for key musical role in turn-of-the-century production. No mustaches please!
Riverboat Pilots: Cast sought for classic Mark Twain costume adventure, B. Thatcher Productions.
Seamstresses and Tailors: Needed for largest working wardrobe east of Main Street. See Quinn, 2nd floor.
Stagecoach & Wagon Drivers: Seeking experienced drivers to carry passengers through Nature's Wonderland and the Painted Desert. Apply Rainbow Ridge.
Sweepers Maintenance Staff: Enjoy the "sweep" smell of success! Experienced crew needed for world-famous entertainment production. If no mess too small for you, send resume now! New hires guaranteed to clean up!
Tahitian Dancers: Polynesian dinner show coming soon! Auditions at Enchanted Tiki Room.
Train Conductors: Now casting: turn-of-the-century crew of an authentic period steam train. Contact Carolwood Pacific R.R..
Wanted: One Airborne Pixie: Aerial artist to fly in nighttime Extravaganza! See T. Kline for further info.

The announcement section includes:

Annual Canoe Races: 6am Friday. Riverfront area. Bring paddles or substitute.
Basketball Club: Sign-ups tomorrow. No. 5 Matterhorn Court.
Club 55: Meeting at 7pm where the old Red Wagon Inn used to be. You know where that is.

Trivia[]

In Walt Disney World, the Disneyland Casting Agency is paralleled with the Magic Kingdom Casting Agency. Said organization is also stated as having been founded and run by Walt Disney albeit with a founding year of, '71 to reflect Walt Disney World having opened in 1971 (five years after Walt's demise).
Several advertisements imply story connections to different Disney entities.
- The EXCITEMENT, EXCITEMENT, EXCITEMENT posting implies to company to assist in hiring skippers for the Jungle Navigation Company.
- Several of the postings reference operations reference operations in Tomorrowland. This includes Tom Morrow and the Moonliner, Adventure Thru Inner Space, the submarines of submarine lagoon, and the Space Station X-1.
- Both Rainbow Ridge, Nature's Wonderland and the Golden Horseshoe Saloon are located in the region of Big Thunder Mountain.
- The Haunted Mansion and Café Orleans are both locations in New Orleans Square.
- The elephant trainer ad references Storybook Circus, itself a concept inspired by the unbuilt Dumbo's Circus Land.