Disney vs. Santa

[momoftwins]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,236796,00.html#

Interesting story.

The happiest place on Earth just said "no" to the jolliest man on Earth.

Walt Disney World resort gave an ultimatum to a Santa lookalike who was visiting the park Sunday, warning him to ditch his festive gear or get out.

J.D. Worley, 60, is used to being mistaken for Santa Claus. But it had always been something that brought him joy, until a recent visit to Disney World.

Worley, who has a long white beard and bears a striking resemblance to St. Nick, was followed around by many an awed youngster during his recent visit to the park.

"Adults and children alike came up to me and asked to take pictures with me. I even had my picture taken with groups of cast members and store managers," Worley said.

Several of the tiny tots asked if he was Santa Claus, to which he responded, "yes, I am."

 

[crazee4mickey]

I just watched this on us.cnn.com

Wow he does look like the jolly old guy doesn't he?!

I would have no problem with someone who embraces the image and brings happiness to people being in WDW.

When we were there in 2004 there was a "Santa lokking" man and his wife at Epcot, who knows it may have been them...but I'm not kidding when we saw them dressed in red sweatshirts we all were just delighted to see Santa and so was everyone around us!

In all honesty I don't see why with Disney's resources they don't hire someone like this to be Santa in the parade instead of someone in a wig and beard

 

[Linzybrooke]

I guess they saw it as the same issue as not allowing adults into the parks dressed as characters. Kind of silly if you ask me though!