Bathing Suits in the Parks

[World Showcaser]

We will be at WDW in a month and anticipate some pretty hot weather. We were going to let our children wear their bathing suits each day. The girls can throw on a pair of shorts over top and our son can wear a t-shirt. Just wondering, though, if it's ok to just wear the bathing suits on wet rides like Kali River Rapids and Splash Mountain or is that frowned upon. What about for us adults? Thanks.

 

[mesaboy2]

We will be at WDW in a month and anticipate some pretty hot weather. We were going to let our children wear their bathing suits each day. The girls can throw on a pair of shorts over top and our son can wear a t-shirt. Just wondering, though, if it's ok to just wear the bathing suits on wet rides like Kali River Rapids and Splash Mountain or is that frowned upon. What about for us adults? Thanks.

I don't think it's allowed for adults in any situation. Kids are often at wet play areas in bathing suits with no issues and have a change of clothes for the rest of the time--not sure about KRR or Splash.

 

[World Showcaser]

So, you're saying I can't wear a bathing suit with a pair of shorts over it? Are the rules listed somewhere? And will the kids have to put clothes over the bathing suits on the rides themselves? Just trying to minimize wet clothing and help them to be cooler.

 

[mesaboy2]

So, you're saying I can't wear a bathing suit with a pair of shorts over it? Are the rules listed somewhere? And will the kids have to put clothes over the bathing suits on the rides themselves? Just trying to minimize wet clothing and help them to be cooler.

I answered the best I could. Hopefully someone with more experience will chime in.

 

[Tee it Up]

I wore board shorts twice last week with a tee shirt and had no problems. No one said a thing.

 

[AngiTN]

So, you're saying I can't wear a bathing suit with a pair of shorts over it? Are the rules listed somewhere? And will the kids have to put clothes over the bathing suits on the rides themselves? Just trying to minimize wet clothing and help them to be cooler.

Somewhere they do say no swim suits in the parks, as in attire for the day. If you wear a bikini, no, probably you can not simply put on a pair of shorts and go around the park. If you wear a one piece then yes, they'd have no way of knowing a swimsuit and shorts apart from a tank top and shorts.

 

[ses1230]

So, you're saying I can't wear a bathing suit with a pair of shorts over it? Are the rules listed somewhere? And will the kids have to put clothes over the bathing suits on the rides themselves? Just trying to minimize wet clothing and help them to be cooler.

The Disney website says shirts must be worn, so if you're wearing a tshirt and shorts over your suit that sounds like it will be ok.

I don't know about just bathing suits for the rides, it's not a water park, so I don't know about that one. But again the website says shirts and shoes must be worn so I imaging they could be asked to put a shirt on.

 

[Raenstoirm]

It is frowned upon. Granted for your son, who knows he is wearing a swimsuit as long as he is wearing a T with it? For your girl, just buy her some light cotton sundresses and skip the suit entirely.

As for adults, you will be asked to cover up. And no, I have NEVER seen someone just in suit on any of the wet rides. I would guess that would not be allowed.

 

[Dan Murphy]

So, you're saying I can't wear a bathing suit with a pair of shorts over it? Are the rules listed somewhere? And will the kids have to put clothes over the bathing suits on the rides themselves? Just trying to minimize wet clothing and help them to be cooler.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq/parks/recommended-dress/

 

[buzzrelly]

We actually saw people get undressed in line for Kali in April. They were stopped and told to get dressed, and it caused a hold-up in the line. They were adults, but I think the child was also wearing a bathing suit. I'm not sure if they said anything to her.

 

[Pixie Princess]

A couple years ago, my DD and her friend (11 at the time) wore their suits under their clothes on our visit to AK. On Kali a CM told them they could remove their shirts once they boarded the ride and stow them during the ride. That is what they did. Once we got off the ride they barely had a chance to get their shirts out of their backpacks before a CM came up to us and told them they had to wear a shirt. My DD has done the same on Kali on another occasion without incident. YMMV though.

As others have said, I've seen kids in swim suits playing in the water play areas in the parks as well. I've seen adult women walking around the parks wearing a bathing suit top with no shirt covering it, but as that is not allowed, I assume someone said something to these folks at some point.

 

[luvmy3]

I think it would depend on what kind of suit. I have a LE halter tunic top that I wear with a swim skirt. Its not the little short one, its made to be able to wear when not swimming so the length is much longer. I bet you could get away with wearing something like that.

 

[Deb & Bill]

From the Disney website:

Disney Theme Parks & Water Parks – Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the best way to dress for a visit to the parks? What clothing isn't permissible?

A. We suggest you dress comfortably, wear good walking shoes and check the local weather report before you leave for the parks at Walt Disney World Resort.

Proper attire, including shoes and shirts, must be worn at all times. The parks are a casual, family-oriented environment. Ensuring that the parks are family friendly is an important part of the Disney experience. In that spirit, we ask you to use your discretion and common sense.

Attire that is not appropriate for the parks—and which may result in refusal of admittance—includes but is not limited to:
•Adult costumes or clothing that can be viewed as representative of an actual Disney character
•Masks
•Clothing with objectionable material, including obscene language or graphics
•Excessively torn clothing
•Clothing which, by nature, exposes excessive portions of the skin that may be viewed as inappropriate for a family environment
•Objectionable tattoos

Adults can visit the parks if their hair (or makeup, if applicable) resembles a Disney Princess or character, provided that they are not also wearing a costume or clothed to look like the character.

 

[disnut8]

We will be at WDW in a month and anticipate some pretty hot weather. We were going to let our children wear their bathing suits each day. The girls can throw on a pair of shorts over top and our son can wear a t-shirt. Just wondering, though, if it's ok to just wear the bathing suits on wet rides like Kali River Rapids and Splash Mountain or is that frowned upon. What about for us adults? Thanks.

Just the bathing suit? I would say no. You would still need the top for the boy and the shorts for the girls.

Husband wore his swimming trunks on the day we did Animal Kingdom. BUT - he wore a T shirt as well on Kali River Rapids. And he took a second T shirt to wear when the first one got drenched.

It's kind of a choice what you want to do - go on a water ride and get wet and have a change of clothes available, go on a water ride and get wet and not have a change of clothes available, not go on a water ride at all so you don't get wet.

 

[Mommy2PrincessAbby]

My daughter is fair skinned and wears rash guards and board shorts when swimming outdoors... They are similar to a long sleeve t shirt, but dry quickly, and cover lots of skin which is awesome... Maybe something like that would work for you?

 

[campbell95]

I would look into quick-drying athletic gear such as running shorts with built-in underwear and water wicking shirts and sports bras. They dry much faster than bathing suits do, and are acceptable to wear in the parks without worrying about pushing the rules. We just stocked up for our family - 5 year old girl and boy, my husband, and myself, at Walmart of all places. They had kids separates for around $5 each, and adults for less than $10.

 

[Nancyg56]

I think the issue is that unless you are in a water park, you are not in a water park. Kids get a pass for a lot of things, but as an adult, I would imagine that if the attire indicates no bathing suits, it would be best to adhere to that.

FWIW< I have never seen an adult in anything that resembles a bathing suit in WDW unless it was at a pool.

 

[WDSearcher]

Honestly, the KIDS will probably feel uncomfortable walking around in just a bathing suit, because no one else will be. There will be plenty of princesses and pirates and mermaids, but you won't see other kids in bathing suits unless they're in the water play areas.

Even on the water rides -- and honestly, the only one that will get you wet enough where you'll have to truly be worried about it is Kali -- the kids will be much more comfortable with shorts and shirts on. The safety belts can chafe, and the seats are vinyl (which will stick to bare skin). Just wear something that dries quickly and keep the clothes on.

As for adults .... you will be expected to be dressed "appropriately for a family park" when you enter the park. If you walk up in a bikini top and shorts, you'll be asked to put on a t-shirt. If you don't have a t-shirt, you'll be directed where to purchase one. If you're walking around the park in just a bikini top and shorts, you will be asked to put on a t-shirt. Same drill. Any man who is shirtless will be asked to put on a shirt. Unlike other parks, where a water park might be connected to or even embedded in the theme park, Disney doesn't have that kind of "side by side" arrangement. So people in swimsuits are very rare. You won't even see that many women in one-piece suits with shorts, simply because that starts getting old when you need to do a quick run to the restroom between rides.

Not to mention that simply being in a swimsuit and shorts will be uncomfortable any time you're INSIDE -- shops, restaurants, rides, shows, etc. The A/C temps are freezing! You'll want to have a light shirt available anyway.

 

[ghtx]

OP, just do what everyone else does and go on the ride in your regular clothes. You'll be soaked, but then you'll be completely dry in about 15-30 minutes.

 

[Alesia]

Unlike other parks, where a water park might be connected to or even embedded in the theme park, Disney doesn't have that kind of "side by side" arrangement. So people in swimsuits are very rare.

Even at Holiday World/Splashin' Safari, where the water park is actually inside the theme park, you can't leave the water park with out actual clothes on.