Can MNSShP costumes be scary?

[Kathryn777]

i assume the answer is no, but I wasn't sure if kids costumes (my son is almost 9) can be scary?

 

[mesaboy2]

To a degree. A specific example would be helpful....

 

[Kathryn777]

Like a grim reaper robe with a mask

 

[Jennasis]

A robe/mask sounds awfully hot for that time of year, and I think they don't allow masks that cover the whole face?

 

[CAS239]

Can't wear anything that drags on the ground..and can wear anything on the face that obstructs eyesight. So I dont believe they allow full masks

 

[alvernon90]

Isn't wearing a scary costume to a "not so scary" party kind of defeating the point? Forget the rules, it seems to me consideration for other guests would dictate not wearing costumes that are scary and/or gory.

 

[MikeOhio]

Isn't wearing a scary costume to a "not so scary" party kind of defeating the point? Forget the rules, it seems to me consideration for other guests would dictate not wearing costumes that are scary and/or gory.

Everyones definition of scary is different though. For example the halloween parade has people dressed as skeletons which some kids might think is scary. There are also disney villains which many kids might find scary. So it's asking a lot to say that no one can dress up as anything that might potentially scare a kid.

A grim reaper outfit would be fine as long as its not super gory and meets the standards discussed above about dragging on the ground or covering your face.

 

[Kathryn777]

Ok thanks. It doesn't drag but I think the mask might cover his whole face.

I think there's a big difference between kids in "scary" costumes and a place that does a scary Halloween event like Universal studios. I will tell my son the rules and let him pick something.

 

[disnut8]

Ok thanks. It doesn't drag but I think the mask might cover his whole face.

I think there's a big difference between kids in "scary" costumes and a place that does a scary Halloween event like Universal studios. I will tell my son the rules and let him pick something.

If the robe doesn't go to the ground, just get him a half black mask and he'll be fine.

 

[disnut8]

Isn't wearing a scary costume to a "not so scary" party kind of defeating the point? Forget the rules, it seems to me consideration for other guests would dictate not wearing costumes that are scary and/or gory.

So, every person should dress as a "nice" character. My husband could be a "bad guy" because he wouldn't dress up at all and we know who killed Bambi's mother

 

[alvernon90]

So, every person should dress as a "nice" character. My husband could be a "bad guy" because he wouldn't dress up at all and we know who killed Bambi's mother

I don't think everyone needs to be nice, necessarily. We can't even rule out killers without ruling out a large portion of Disney characters. But people know if a costume is scary or gory or both, and MNSSHP is not the place for them -- whether or not Disney turns you away at the gate.

 

[FeralCatRogue]

I dont think a kid's grim reaper costume would be too scary, a adult's version could be. But I doubt they'd let you bring a scythe if that is part of the costume.

 

[wilkeliza]

I've seen entire families dressed as zombies with ripped clothes and fake blood as well as a few little ones in the scream outfit. It is few and far between but they don't ever appear to be turned away. The zombie family did get a warning at the entrance not to purposefully try to scare anyone but besides that they were sent on their way.

 

[rpb718]

Better to see zombies than someone dressed up as a clown in full makeup. (And yes - there are Disney clowns - think Dumbo.)

 

[bc7ate9]

My friend's husband went as Bane from Batman a couple years ago. His costume totally freaked me out (and I didn't really think it was appropriate), but nobody said anything about it. When they met the Dwarfs, the photographers thought it was great and had him pose with Happy for the amusing juxtaposition, I guess.

 

[BrianL]

Scary is fine, just not super gory, and as mentioned, no full masks or anything that drags on the ground. The scythe would be a no-go too, and without it, anyone wearing that costume would just look like someone in a robe. I've seen a few zombies with blood and such on them, but nothing really gross-out crazy.

 

[ttintagel]

All I see on the official disneyworld dot disney dot go site is: "Please note: For the safest and best possible Guest experience, please choose costumes that are not obstructive or offensive."

But I see the below guidelines quoted verbatim on many other sites, so I'm assuming they originally came from somewhere official:

• Costumes must not obstruct vision or drag on the ground.
• Costumes with sharp or pointed objects, large props or items that can be mistaken for actual weapons are prohibited.
• Those dressed in Disney costumes may not pose for photos or sign character autographs.
• Use good judgment when selecting costumes. Disney may ask those with costumes deemed offensive to other guests to remove the costume or exit the park.

 

[ttintagel]

Ok thanks. It doesn't drag but I think the mask might cover his whole face.

Maybe some skull face paint? I don't know if that would be much more comfortable on a muggy Florida evening, though.

 

[FeralCatRogue]

You can get non cake makeup that won't be awful in muggy weather, but it is a chore to get off.