Dress code for parks

I wouldnt' care if he posted a picture of his wife in the tube top, sure wouldn't expect that and I don't want to see it anyway - but one of the tube top itself would've been helpful.
 
I have one last comment for this thread.

If Disney were to enforce each and every single rule, how many people do you think would still consider Disney a "magical" place? It's almost as if we want to turn Disney into a police state, with people wandering around wondering what rule they might have just broken.

I understand certain rules should be enforced. If someone is walking around in a bathing suit, ok, I hear ya. If someone is standing in line for a ride puffing on a cigarette, ok, I hear ya. If someone is making out like they're in their bedroom at the Rose and Crown in Epcot (actually, this happened to us, a couple was full out going at it at the bar, the whole place was in shock, and they kicked them out actually), ok, I hear ya.

But do we need to enforce every single little rule to death? I want to be on vacation, not reading the latest list of rules and guidelines for my "Disney Stay", or worrying that because you can see my wife's kneecaps she might be violating some dress code.
 
:thumbsup2 Just having a little fun.....i agree with what you're saying.




Well, it's been my profile picture for a long time now, and I've never actually shown the full size picture in any of my posts (profile picture to the left). Since this thread was about tube tops, I thought the picture would be appropriate to show that it's not really revealing much, and there are much worse things out there. Also, that people wear these tops all the time and never have anything said to them, it's not like it's a bikini top.

That being said, without actually seeing what his wife was wearing, it's kind of hard to judge. If it was nothing more than a basic tube top, than yea, I think the cast member was way out of line, and I would have gone to management for sure. That's just embarassing and uncalled for. However, if it was your basic tube top AND there was a V cut down the middle and no sides to it, than yea, the cast member probably made the right call. At this point, it's just speculation.

Oh yea, and I was showing off my hot wife too. Hey, we just got married, let me do it while I can! lol
 
I have one last comment for this thread.

If Disney were to enforce each and every single rule, how many people do you think would still consider Disney a "magical" place? It's almost as if we want to turn Disney into a police state, with people wandering around wondering what rule they might have just broken.

I understand certain rules should be enforced. If someone is walking around in a bathing suit, ok, I hear ya. If someone is standing in line for a ride puffing on a cigarette, ok, I hear ya. If someone is making out like they're in their bedroom at the Rose and Crown in Epcot (actually, this happened to us, a couple was full out going at it at the bar, the whole place was in shock, and they kicked them out actually), ok, I hear ya.

But do we need to enforce every single little rule to death? I want to be on vacation, not reading the latest list of rules and guidelines for my "Disney Stay", or worrying that because you can see my wife's kneecaps she might be violating some dress code.

I'm in total agreement (with all of your posts on this thread, actually). :)
 

The last time I looked, WDW was located in America. I find that inexcusable that WDW told the lady to change her top and put more clothes on.

For shame...

Again, it is private property and they can do what they wish. There are dress codes in public places all over America too. For example you can't run down the street naked in a lot of cities.
 
Amen, sister. When I see anyone who is dressed in more revealing clothing, I worry about their impending sunburn, not whether I should be offended. I'm also usually resentful that the bikini-wearers look better than I do.

And I would be very curious as to what the poster who objects to heavy women in tube tops would like them to wear. Muumus? Sweatsuits? A sign that says "I'm sorry my size offends you?" What garbage. It's 9000 degrees in Florida. Wear what won't give you heatstroke.


Exactly. Right on.

Its pretty mind-boggling that people can get away with saying horribly rude things about "fat" people when saying something similar regarding another aspect of a person's appearance (e.g. race?) would be called "hate speak." Targeting someone for insults on the basis of their appearance for any reason is intolerance. In my books at least.

P.S. I love your signature quote. Mansfield Park, right? :)
 
Starwater----

My issue is not really a modesty one. I have a problem with the strapless tops at theme parks becasue I have seen them come down on rides...on women of many different sizes. I think that could possibly be more of the problem that they have with strapless tops rather than the whole modesty issue. They are not the thing to wear because I don't need my kids seeing some girls bare chest when gravity takes over or the ride restraints pull the top off. Throw a couple of eleasitc sholder straps on that tube top to keep it up and I'm good with it if you have the body to wear it.

While we are on the dress code question--- anyone know what is acceptable at the resort pools and the water parks?

I do find it strange that the OP has a little vent and then does not show an image of the top in question, be it a tube top or another kind of strapless top.

Also don't forget Jessica Rabbit. THe most curvacious of the ladies with a strapless dress.
 
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wkrider,

ROFL! The Little Mermaid - of course! How could I have forgotten about the seashell bikini?

What tube top could possibly be more revealing than that?! :p
 
I was itching to post on this thread, hoping everyone would just say what I want to say for me, in probably better words... but I'm sorry. I can't help it. So here's my opinion.

My biggest problem with this topic is the OP's attitude towards this. Anyone who's worked a job where you have to deal with customer knows how easily people overreact, and start blabbing about some big conspiracy or injustice that was done to them... when it really shouldn't be that big of a deal at all. I work in a pharmacy, and you wouldn't believe what kinds of things people will start harassing us about (but I'm not going to get into that.) I think a serious case of over-reacting is what this is all about. I'm sorry, but those who are saying that "that CM was so rude! How dare they say that to you!!" I just have to roll my eyes at... how are -we- to know exactly -what- tone of voice, body language, facial expression she said those words in... if they were even her words at all? It's amazing how one word left out of a sentance, or added, or twisted can make something sound so different.

I personally can't see CMs going out of their way to get some confrontation from visitors, but to each their own. It happens, but I'm sure that whoever this poor woman was who was just doing her job wasn't trying to snipe people.

I applaud her for upholding the dress code. While I agree that it should be made more known to everyone, and be more consistant, a CM has EVERY RIGHT to tell someone their attire is inappropriate and not let them in the park. None of us knows what this top looked like, and none of us knows exactly what the CM said, the conversation between them, or how she said it... but she has every right to do what she did.
I applaud her because she didn't turn the other way like many probably do to avoid confrontation, because people can get scary and defensive.

I think it is -how- someone wears an article of clothing that makes a big difference. I seriously think people need to learn that not everyone can get away with not wearing a bra... that's one thing that has always bothered me. I don't care what size someone is, but strapless tops (depending on the design) can very easily slip on rides or running around- it's just not practical. There are some better-made ones that probably could withstand lots of activity, but a lot of people really need to double-check the fit of their clothing, too. It's one thing to wear a nice tank top to beat the heat. It's another to be a size medium and think you're an extra-small...
To some up that nonsense paragraph.. I don't think it's the clothing, it's if it's the RIGHT SIZE and people are wearing bras when they need to, it shouldn't come off as skanky.
I don't doubt that what this OP's wife was wearing was a little bit on the risky side, even if it was her birthday. He won't come and say any more on the topic after he started the flame-war in the first place so I guess we'll never know.

And to whoever above made the "disney people are starting to turn out to be mean people" statement (or something along those lines, sorry)... I think it's not that the people here are trying to be mean, but they're just stating their opinion. I am not ganging up on the OP, I just think that there was a serious overreaction that took place there.
They were offered a free t-shirt, not to be "bought off" but probably to help solve the problem and make everyone happy. What did he want? The person who was doing her job to be fired on the spot? I just think some people like to feel important by complaining very loudly if they feel they've been "mistreated".
It's embarassing to be told that your clothing is not appropriate, which is probably where the anger and tears came from... but other than that I think it just should have been shrugged off instead of " I will NEVER go to disneyworld AGAIN AAHDOIFAISODJ"

Sorry for the lengthy post, and if it made no sense at all :)
I'm not trying to fight or be mean or whatnot, just had to say it.
 
Ok, here is my list of rules that should be enforced:

No smoking, except in designated areas, if people can't limit smoking to designated areas then ban it completely in the parks.

No cutting in line, if other members of your party are already in line (say you had to go to the restroom while waiting) ask a CM what the best way to get back in line would be.

Here's the dress code part:
Nothing strapless, backless, bare mid-riffs or that would expose any private areas. I really don't care if someone's knee caps are exposed, all I am saying is be decently dressed, not dressed like someone on the street. It shows that you have little to no respect for yourself or others around you, including you spouse, etc.

Perhaps have plain white T-Shirts that you can buy at the entrance for $0.50 or a $1.00 if you are deemed to be inappropriately dressed.

People making out etc. such as what the poster a few posts back described shouldn't be allowed either.

Anything that would pose a safety hazard being banned (including heely's, other wheeled shoes and strollers with metal foot rests, those really hurt when someone runs into you and I assure you they will, not always their fault that they do, but it happens)

Of course these rules should be included with ANY literature and on signs when entering the parks and in multiple languages since it is a tourist destination.

Basically all I am saying is use COMMON SENSE and good judgment on what is good or not, really be courteous and respectful, what is so hard about that? Just because you are on vacation doesn't mean you have to be rude (and exposing yourself in front of little children is rude, which is the way that some dress, from what wa described in the original post includes this person's wife)
 
Its pretty obvious that something is not right with the OP post.
Unless I missed it not only has he not posted a picture, which is fine, but he hasn't even responded once.:confused3


Not every member of the DIS comes in here everyday.
 
Amen, sister. When I see anyone who is dressed in more revealing clothing, I worry about their impending sunburn, not whether I should be offended. I'm also usually resentful that the bikini-wearers look better than I do.

And I would be very curious as to what the poster who objects to heavy women in tube tops would like them to wear. Muumus? Sweatsuits? A sign that says "I'm sorry my size offends you?" What garbage. It's 9000 degrees in Florida. Wear what won't give you heatstroke.

As a plus sized person myself I do feel very strongly that larger women should dress appropriate to their size. Does this mean show no skin, heck no. But it does mean not wearing a top woth rolls of fat hanging out. I see a lot of that around here in the summer at SFOT. It is really unflatteirng and a shame because there are a lot of very comfortable, flattering clothing options or the plus sized market today.

There is a line between tasteful and gross. Yes, that is a very subjective line I know. And for the record I think muumus are as unflatteirng as tube tops.
 
Are these to revealing??:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

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LOL - I thought of that too!

Interestingly, though, I noticed when we were at CRT that Jasmine had a robe on. I figured that with all the leaning over the princesses do when signing autographs they had to give her something more discreet. We also saw Ariel (in her grotto), where she was wearing her regular costume. However, she doesn't have to lean over there, so I can see where that costume dosn't have a risk of exposure.

So, my point of all that is I do think that the issue of tube tops has more to do with the effects of gravity than with covering up more skin. As many people have mentioned, tube tops can and do, um, shift, sometimes on rides. The CMs in princess costumes aren't going on rides and are less likely to have a "wardrobe malfunction."
 
I was itching to post on this thread, hoping everyone would just say what I want to say for me, in probably better words... but I'm sorry. I can't help it. So here's my opinion.

My biggest problem with this topic is the OP's attitude towards this. Anyone who's worked a job where you have to deal with customer knows how easily people overreact, and start blabbing about some big conspiracy or injustice that was done to them... when it really shouldn't be that big of a deal at all. I work in a pharmacy, and you wouldn't believe what kinds of things people will start harassing us about (but I'm not going to get into that.) I think a serious case of over-reacting is what this is all about. I'm sorry, but those who are saying that "that CM was so rude! How dare they say that to you!!" I just have to roll my eyes at... how are -we- to know exactly -what- tone of voice, body language, facial expression she said those words in... if they were even her words at all? It's amazing how one word left out of a sentance, or added, or twisted can make something sound so different.

I personally can't see CMs going out of their way to get some confrontation from visitors, but to each their own. It happens, but I'm sure that whoever this poor woman was who was just doing her job wasn't trying to snipe people.

I applaud her for upholding the dress code. While I agree that it should be made more known to everyone, and be more consistant, a CM has EVERY RIGHT to tell someone their attire is inappropriate and not let them in the park. None of us knows what this top looked like, and none of us knows exactly what the CM said, the conversation between them, or how she said it... but she has every right to do what she did.
I applaud her because she didn't turn the other way like many probably do to avoid confrontation, because people can get scary and defensive.

I think it is -how- someone wears an article of clothing that makes a big difference. I seriously think people need to learn that not everyone can get away with not wearing a bra... that's one thing that has always bothered me. I don't care what size someone is, but strapless tops (depending on the design) can very easily slip on rides or running around- it's just not practical. There are some better-made ones that probably could withstand lots of activity, but a lot of people really need to double-check the fit of their clothing, too. It's one thing to wear a nice tank top to beat the heat. It's another to be a size medium and think you're an extra-small...
To some up that nonsense paragraph.. I don't think it's the clothing, it's if it's the RIGHT SIZE and people are wearing bras when they need to, it shouldn't come off as skanky.
I don't doubt that what this OP's wife was wearing was a little bit on the risky side, even if it was her birthday. He won't come and say any more on the topic after he started the flame-war in the first place so I guess we'll never know.

And to whoever above made the "disney people are starting to turn out to be mean people" statement (or something along those lines, sorry)... I think it's not that the people here are trying to be mean, but they're just stating their opinion. I am not ganging up on the OP, I just think that there was a serious overreaction that took place there.
They were offered a free t-shirt, not to be "bought off" but probably to help solve the problem and make everyone happy. What did he want? The person who was doing her job to be fired on the spot? I just think some people like to feel important by complaining very loudly if they feel they've been "mistreated".
It's imbarassing to be told that your clothing is not appropriate, which is probably where the anger and tears came from... but other than that I think it just should have been shrugged off instead of " I will NEVER go to disneyworld AGAIN AAHDOIFAISODJ"

Sorry for the lengthy post, and if it made no sense at all :)
I'm not trying to fight or be mean or whatnot, just had to say it.

I have to agree 100%, and I also agree with you that the free t-shirt was probably to help solve the problem, I would have said thank you, took the free t-shirt, put it on and went back to MGM without incident.

Also for the record I believe the reason that Disney gave the OP their money back was because Disney didn't think they need a guest like that, who would complain so loudly and not simply accept what was offered that would have solved the problem. Remember all admission media, including Annual Passes are supposed to be non-refundable. Hotel stays would be the same thing as well. I don't see why the OP made such a big deal out of it. I hope the lady that didn't let them in is promoted to somewhere that she can be in charge of the dress code, what a wonderful lady, perhaps a lesson in tact should be taught, but other than that absolutely wonderful.
 
Starwater----

My issue is not really a modesty one. I have a problem with the strapless tops at theme parks becasue I have seen them come down on rides...on women of many different sizes. I think that could possibly be more of the problem that they have with strapless tops rather than the whole modesty issue. They are not the thing to wear because I don't need my kids seeing some girls bare chest when gravity takes over or the ride restraints pull the top off. Throw a couple of eleasitc sholder straps on that tube top to keep it up and I'm good with it if you have the body to wear it.

While we are on the dress code question--- anyone know what is acceptable at the resort pools and the water parks?

I do find it strange that the OP has a little vent and then does not show an image of the top in question, be it a tube top or another kind of strapless top.

Also don't forget Jessica Rabbit. THe most curvacious of the ladies with a strapless dress.

That makes sense and that point of view I can empathize with. :)

I'll never forget the day my aunt wore a bikini for the very first time. This was back when Disney's River Country water park was still open. She went down one of the water slides that ended in a 5 foot drop and her top went up, over, off... gone. She was so embarrassed. :p

But at the same time, I don't think a kid is going to be scarred for life by seeing a naked body. I think we should be making kids comfortable with the human body, not ashamed or afraid or appalled by it.
 
Could understand if the OP was angry about the rude comment by the CM and YES, that comment was rude.

I get complaining, but why complain to guest services at a different park from the one where the offense occurred? I don't get the "buy us off with a tee shirt" comment either. At that point he's just annoyed that they wouldn't let his wife go in wearing whatever she was wearing, not that someone was rude to her. That's why I want to know what she had on. And then, to immediately leave the park, as well as a hotel reservation that was probably already paid for, and swear to never return?

If I were to guess what I'd think would be a reasonable reaction to this story, it would have been to ask for the offending CM's manager, lodge a complaint, and go on about your business. The OP strikes me as WAY overreacting.
 
wkrider,

ROFL! The Little Mermaid - of course! How could I have forgotten about the seashell bikini?

What tube top could possibly be more revealing than that?! :p

Hey, the original plan was to have her topless and her hair cover any parts that needed to be.
 
We just got back last night from WDW and I was amazed at the amount of skin that I saw in the parks! I must be getting old. I saw one girl at AK, couldn't have been more than 16 years old in a string bikini top and shorts rolled down on her hips and up on her thighs, making hot pants instead of shorts. I felt embarrassed to look at her! I thought that bikinis weren't allowed in parks???

We passed one group of high school girls and they all had on little tanks, little shorts and huge sunglasses. They all looked alike. My husband made the joke that we needed to call Lacy Chabert and Rachel McAdams from "Mean Girls" b/c they were definitely Plastics! He also commented that he needed eye bleach from the inappropriately dressed men and women at the pool!

I don't care how big or how small you are, cover up for goodness sake! And while you're at it, turn down the music and get off my lawn ya dern kids!



Denice T.
Olathe, KS
 
And while you're at it, turn down the music and get off my lawn ya dern kids!

I think that about sums up this entire thread right there....lol.

Please people, let's stop worrying about everyone else, and just worry about ourselves. Trust me, there is something you're doing at the park and someone is looking at you and saying "OMG how can they be doing that!!!". We're all guilty, let's just not be the judges too ;)
 

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