Another MNSSHP question: rules on costumes?

[Neoshoegal]

Are there any rules/limitations on costumes for adults? I mean, if you had a really good Cinderella costume, that could rival the actual Disney ones, would that pose a problem?
Or on the other side of the spectrum: if you're wanting to go all Halloween and want something properly scary (fake blood, really good monster make up, ...), would that be too much for Disney to handle? I mean, however much fun it would be to really scare the hibijibis (sp?) out of people, would it be too much and frowned upon?

 

[scottish mum]

I think there are several rules for dressing up, one I know of is you aren't allowed to wear face masks. I'm not sure about dressing up as a character, as for being really scary its called Mickeys not so scary halloween party so I would think that you aren't allowed to be too scary.

There must be guidelines on the dress code for these parties somewhere, hopefully someone might know the right rules.

What were you planning on dressing up as?

 

[Neoshoegal]

haven't made any definite plans yet, just wondering what the rules are.
Although, I'd love the idea of a masquerade, going in a roccocco dress (Marie Antoinette style) with a Venetian mask. But now that's you're saying masks aren't allowed Would that really include those partial masks?
The other idea was to go as dark Willow from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Might have to start rethinking stuff here...

Although the title: Mickey's not so scary halloween party can be read in 2 ways.
1. Mickey is not so scary (but everything else can be ) or 2. the party is not so scary. The grammar kind of allows for both options

 

[kayleighnik]

i read somewhere else on the board - sorry cant remember the thread (other than that it was in tips and strategies) that someone had phoned up and asked these questions. from what i remember...

1) nothing too gorey - so, id think it could be scary, but not gross
2) if you wear a face mask, then it must have eye holes big enough to see clearly out of
3) nothing that will trip you or other quests up
4) nothing obstructive
5) nothing offensive
6) if you go as a character, you cant pose for photographs or sign autographs

hope this helps

 

[Pegasus928]

I definately think that the whole 'Not So Scary' bit says it all.
With all the little kids there I think the sensible thing to do is to tone it down, get dressed up in something that looks good but doesn't scare the children. Thats why so many people go as super heroes, cartoon characters etc.
If you want the real scary stuff then Universal might be a better option.
We intend to do both. MNSSHP with the kids, and then Universal while we leave the kids with my mum (although the kids will probably be more scared than we are that night )

 

[Neoshoegal]

This bunch is rather scary

And as for "not so scary"... have you seen some of the Disney Villains! There are some really scary ones...

 

[Shooby doo]

DS then aged 9 was refused entry to MNSSHP for being too scary! He had saved up his own money & bought a costume from the Florida Mall,it was basically a zombie costume,everyone of the ferry across thought that it was really cool but unfortunately the CM at the gate didn't!As he had nothing on underneath,well apart from his underpants,I had to run into Mickey's clothing & buy a t-shirt & some trousers & he had to change into them before being allowed into the park!
SD

 

[Chilly]

DS then aged 9 was refused entry to MNSSHP for being too scary! He had saved up his own money & bought a costume from the Florida Mall,it was basically a zombie costume,everyone of the ferry across thought that it was really cool but unfortunately the CM at the gate didn't!As he had nothing on underneath,well apart from his underpants,I had to run into Mickey's clothing & buy a t-shirt & some trousers & he had to change into them before being allowed into the park!
SD

wow harsh!

 

[Byron13]

I know at the Star Wars weekend, a lot come dressed up in Star Wars costumes. I think it would be too warm in some of the costumes they wear.

 

[Frances999]

Disney's a family destination and, I'm sorry, but I think fake blood etc. is taking things way too far, and I'm glad they have a policy in place and check people as they enter. AFAIK Universal's "horror nights" (or whatever they are called) are the place for that kind of stuff.

 

[T16GEM]

Disney's a family destination and, I'm sorry, but I think fake blood etc. is taking things way too far, and I'm glad they have a policy in place and check people as they enter. AFAIK Universal's "horror nights" (or whatever they are called) are the place for that kind of stuff.

Couldn't agree more!

 

[tink too]

Mickey's party guests are definately best to stick with the "not-so-scary" theme. Last time, DH and I dressed up as Jack Skellington and Sally - DD was Ariel - it was an odd looking combo I'm sure!

As far as a really authentic looking Disney character costume, MNSSHP is the ONLY time an adult will get away with entering the park wearing such an outfit. However, as a PP stated, you may not pose with other guests or sign autographs.

Universal is the place to go for gore and horror realism - but I'm sure that guests are not even allowed to be dressed up if they are attending their HHN.

 

[Pegasus928]

Disney's a family destination and, I'm sorry, but I think fake blood etc. is taking things way too far, and I'm glad they have a policy in place and check people as they enter. AFAIK Universal's "horror nights" (or whatever they are called) are the place for that kind of stuff.

100% agree.
If I took my kids to somewhere as family orientated as Disney, for a party that was titled 'Not So Scary', and someone tried to scare my kids then I couldn't be held responsible for my actions.

Kenny

 

[higgy66]

I've not been to the MNSSHP before but intend to go this year but I have been to Universal. This was fantastic but it is not something I would take young children to!

We're going to MNSSHP with a 6 & 5 year old who are scared of their own shadows soetimes so I'm expecting nothing more that decorations and the usual Halloween costumes. I'd be disappointed if people go too far and spoil it for the kids which I think is what it's aimed at.

 

[Haworthfamily]

Our MNSSHP tickets arrived last week and the list of guidleines are printed on a sheet.

Here you are, I'll type them below.

It says: For the safety of your child and others, please adhere to the guidline below.

Halloween costumes should not:

* Obstruct the guest's view or interfere with their ability to board/unload from attractions and/or the WDW Resort transportation system. (including Monorails, ferryboats and motorcoaches)

*Drag on the ground

* Contain sharp or pointed objects or material that may accidentally strike another guest.

* Be offensive to other guests.

* Contain any weapons which resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.

Sarah X

 

[Neoshoegal]

100% agree.
If I took my kids to somewhere as family orientated as Disney, for a party that was titled 'Not So Scary', and someone tried to scare my kids then I couldn't be held responsible for my actions.

Kenny

yes, cause Disney never does or have anything remotely scary . I mean, between the numerous attempted murders by evil queens and wicked witches and their minions, monsterous sea creatures, dragons, the ghouls and goblins, the Chernabog, Michael Eisner, ... it's really all nice and rosey...

Also, when I was talking about things like fake blood, I wasn't thinking of the levels of Carrie or Hellraiser, more some vampire puncture wounds or something along those lines. Also, wouldn't actively be running after kids going "boo"!

And as I said, the grammar of the party title allows for more than interpretation.

 

[Shooby doo]

On the subject of not posing for photos with other guests,on our night last year there was a Jack Sparrow (one of hundreds) that if I hadn't seen that Johnny Depp was somewhere else promoting another film,I would have sworn that it was him! Everyone was stopping him to get their pics taken!
SD

 

[T16GEM]

Also, wouldn't actively be running after kids going "boo"!

TBH I don't think that matters, kids only have to see something scary once and they take it in store it up, and worry about it, they may not say anything to their Mum or Dad at the time but I can assure you that it can cause upset later on. I can honestly say that if I were going to MNSSHP and my kids were scared by someones "costume" then I would have to speak to a CM about it and hopefully Disney would take action.

I can't understand why you would want to visit a Disney park dresses as something so scary, I would just say that if you want that maybe you should be going to the Halloween HORROR nights at Universal, this may cater better for your needs.

 

[Neoshoegal]

TBH I don't think that matters, kids only have to see something scary once and they take it in store it up, and worry about it, they may not say anything to their Mum or Dad at the time but I can assure you that it can cause upset later on. I can honestly say that if I were going to MNSSHP and my kids were scared by someones "costume" then I would have to speak to a CM about it and hopefully Disney would take action.

I can't understand why you would want to visit a Disney park dresses as something so scary, I would just say that if you want that maybe you should be going to the Halloween HORROR nights at Universal, this may cater better for your needs.

So would you go complain to Disney if your kid found the Snow White ride scary, as I can totally imagine that can be scary one for kids? I have on many occassions seen kids be frightened of the wicked witches, Captain Hook and sometimes even the cuddlier characters. Would you go speak to a CM about that?

 

[Julia Ann]

We went and didn't dress up much *** we didn't know wot to expect but wish we had. some of the costumes were fantastic. You are right about the masks that they don't allow them. There were some girls dressed like the cast from the "Cats" stage show and 3 rather large but short women dressed as the 3 fairy godmothers from cinderella which was definately of disney standard, a few families as the incredibles, americans tend to dress up as characters rather than anything scarey. and yes universal is amazing but not for kids - we saw an older teenage girl crying! ha! silly girl but it is really scarey and no costumes allowed there as they have there own crew dressed up as monsters, etc chasing you around the set! have a great time.