A closer look behind the magic

The Orlando Sentinel has a rather interesting three page article about what the Character Performers go through on a daily basis.

Today Disney World employs about 1,900 character actors, about 40 percent more than just 10 years ago. The performers earn between $7.60 and $13.65 an hour with opportunities for extra pay for certain duties, such as driving parade floats.

The article looks at what the characters go through each day and how the costumes are designed, as well as looking at some of the classes and training that the performers get before they go out into the parks.

Of course, we all know that there's nobody inside them, because they're all the real thing. I mean, that's the real Mickey and Minnie, not some person in a costume. Right?

Links:
- A closer look behind the magic - Orlando Sentinel