If you’ve been around The DIS for a while now, you’ve probably established that I am a fairly opinionated person. I tend to have pretty clear-cut views, and most of the time, a well-functioning filter isn’t something I am known for. It’s not always pretty. I blurt things out, ramble, and get sidetracked pretty easily, but rarely am I on the fence or lost for words. This is where this weekend’s Disney Debate topic differs from the rest, which makes me even more keen to hear some of your views on the subject.
We are talking about Disney’s costume policy, which states: “Costumes and costume masks, which may not be worn by Guests 14 years of age or older.” Just as a side note (see, I told you I get side-tracked), I’ve always found it a little ironic that guests 10-13 can wear costumes as though they are children, yet are considered adults when it comes to ticket pricing… Anyway, moving on. As a fan of DisneyBounding, I am a member of several online groups that discuss everything related to creating the perfectly themed outfit for Disney, and I’ve heard some stories, in both extremes, of what guests can and cannot get away with wearing.
Some tell stories of such strict interpretations of the guidelines that even the most innocent and unassuming of character bounds have been bounced from the park with the suggestion of purchasing a Disney T Shirt or something else to change the look. In another scenario, one woman recounted an almost complete (very convincing, I might add; there were photos!) Disney Princess costume that passed through the front gates under a denim jacket and was never examined further. Personally, I have never worn anything that could be questionable, preferring to opt for a more subtle character bound. Even so, I know that many of you do and have been wondering what your thoughts are on Disney’s no-costumes-for-adults rule. I understand (and support) the theory behind it, but are the particulars too strict or too loose in your opinion? Let me know your thoughts.
Of course, the discussion above excludes separately ticketed events, such as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and Disney Jollywood Nights, which have their own, more relaxed rules to abide by.
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