Disney Dress codes: T-shirts

[DisneyMom5]

What's the scoop on T-shirts with sayings or pics or whatnot?

I imagine that swear words would be bad, and improper references to body parts or pics of said parts.

BUT...what about personal beliefs? Gay rights, Gun rights, religion, etc., etc.

Anyone know if they have a problem with that kind of thing?

Anyone ever been approached by a Disney CM about what they were wearing, t-shirt wise?

 

[disnut8]

Well, I know the political T-shirts are more than welcome. I saw a ton of those during the last presidential election. I also know that annual Gay Days are held at Disney World but Disney does NOT sponsor those. And then there's Night of Joy which is religious in nature. And you can probably count in the Candlelight Processional as being religious.

I haven't noticed any T-shirts that I would consider out of bounds but then again, I don't go to Disney World and pay attention to that kind of stuff.

 

[vicki_c]

If a CM finds what you're wearing not "family-friendly" or something, they will ask you to turn it inside out or cover it up, etc. I've read a few (very) reports that mentioned someone having something said to them, or seeing someone else being asked. But I think I've heard that like 2x ever. Hopefully that's because most people use good judgment!

 

[WDSearcher]

Generally ... if you look at the t-shirt you're wearing before you go to the parks and you think, "Hmmm ... I wonder if this will be a problem ..." then you might want to change. Because if it's giving YOU pause (and you're the one wearing it), then it might be better to choose something else.

Also think about the shirt and what kind of response you think you will get. And then decide if you want to spend some of your vacation discussing that topic or defending that topic. Likewise, if you're wearing something specifically to GET a reaction, think about whether its really appropriate to showcase :: insert sensitive topic here :: in a theme park while people are on vacation.

Finally, think about a topic you really don't like. Something that pushes your buttons and elicits a reaction. Then think about how you would react if you saw someone in line at, say, small world with that topic on their t-shirt. Is it going to put a sour note on the day? Is it going to remind you that reality is right outside the park? Are you going to find yourself getting upset or annoyed? If so, then maybe consider saving the possibly controversial shirt for another venue. Because hopefully you're at WDW to have fun, not to promote an agenda!

 

[MHSweb79]

Last time we were there we saw a lovely young family from Japan. The husband seemed to be the only one who spoke English, but the wife had on a T-shirt with foot-high letters saying, "W T F ??!??"
I had to translate it to my DH. He wondered whether she bought a "cool" American T-shirt without knowing what it meant. That's possible!
But as far as I know, nobody asked her to change it. Probably because little kids (and naive husbands) would have no idea what it meant anyway.

For those like my DH: It means "what the *& # %"

 

[DisneyMom5]

Well, let me be more specific. If a shirt promotes a club or forum for gun owners, but isn't saying "Shoot somebody," is that too much of a hot button topic right now?
I'm not so much worried about other guests, because it's not that kind of thing, just mostly Disney policy, since it promotes an organization for gun owners.

[I don't want people to get the idea that me, a sweet little mom of 7 or my dh is wanting to wear a W T F shirt. ]

 

[Pakey]

My adult son wore a t-shirt that had a graphic of a gun and he was asked at the turnstiles to turn it inside out.

It had no words on it but the gun graphic was pretty large.

 

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

My adult son wore a t-shirt that had a graphic of a gun and he was asked at the turnstiles to turn it inside out.

It had no words on it but the gun graphic was pretty large.

Hmmm, you probably goaded him into doing that!!!!

hehehehehhehehee

WE all know you whar one that says "I have a trained attack chinese crested!"

I have heard several stories of some teenagers being forced to do the turn about on some that had "hidden" messages in the graphics on their shirts.

 

[kaybird]

Last time we were there we saw a lovely young family from Japan. The husband seemed to be the only one who spoke English, but the wife had on a T-shirt with foot-high letters saying, "W T F ??!??"
I had to translate it to my DH. He wondered whether she bought a "cool" American T-shirt without knowing what it meant. That's possible!
But as far as I know, nobody asked her to change it. Probably because little kids (and naive husbands) would have no idea what it meant anyway.

For those like my DH: It means "what the *& # %"

When we lived in Japan, we always assumed the Japanese shirts we bought were saying something like "Yankee, go Home!"

 

[mickeyluv'r]

Hard to say from your description. I would think if it was kind of subtle it might be okay, but if the name of the organization was something like The Kill Bambi Club, you might be asking for trouble.

I also think that maybe express solicitation might be a problem. I mean nobody is going to say anthing if you're sporting a discreet Nike symbol, or a small Union logo- but if you're wearing a walking billboard - "ASK ME HOW YOU TOO CAN GET PRODUCT XXX" then Disney probably has express prohibitions against that.

I seem to recall seeing a sign at one of the resorts that said, "No solicitations allowed." I don't recall which resort it was, but the sign was just near the entrance. It might have been the Boardwalk. I'm sure they don't allow folks to solicit sales of products there. Think of it inthat light. It is private property, and they could easily ask you to leave if you were soliciting membership.

 

[WDSearcher]

Well, let me be more specific. If a shirt promotes a club or forum for gun owners, but isn't saying "Shoot somebody," is that too much of a hot button topic right now?
I'm not so much worried about other guests, because it's not that kind of thing, just mostly Disney policy, since it promotes an organization for gun owners.

[I don't want people to get the idea that me, a sweet little mom of 7 or my dh is wanting to wear a W T F shirt. ]

If you're wearing an NRA shirt, you'll get looks and comments, just because gun control is a hot button issue everywhere.

If you're wearing a t-shirt from the South Wherever Gun Club and it has a logo on it that is NOT made up of guns or people shooting guns, then you'll be fine. If the logo has guns in it or images of people shooting, then no.

If you're talking a t-shirt with a gun club name on it, without a provacative or inappropriate logo, then it's no worries. We see those every day.

 

[Hallowishes]

at this topic! i think the best rule is to just use common sense!
im a big fan of the band cradle of filth .. and if you know anything about them at all ... youd know their t-shirts are WAY offensive. i wouldnt wear one to WDW... i dont wear them to work. everything has a time and a place

 

[WhateverLolaWants]

If it's a hot button issue, I don't see the need to advertise your opinion on your torso. There is a place and time for that, and it's certainly not while on vacation at Disney World with thousands of people who may read your shirt that day. I personally wouldn't want the attention, especially if it ends up being from a unfriendly person with an opposing view.

 

[Warhawk05]

What about fictional guns, like a Stormtrooper holding a blaster rifle? Or a "Han Shot First" shirt with his blaster on it?

 

[scrappinginontario]

Here's a link to the Disney website: Attire Policies.

 

[Moliphino]

I saw this in MK once, which I thought was super questionable but is apparently allowed.

 

[reddog21]

I would rather see a shirt like that then some that questionable language or sexual content.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Congrats on successful revival of a nearly teenage thread!

 

[Boopuff]

I’m just glad someone wised up to the tick-tok people trying to get a free shirt!