Dress code for parks

[satman1962]

Are you serious? Size has EVERYTHING to do with it. A 300+ pound woman should NOT be wearing revealing clothing - especially tube tops. It would not only scare the kids, but certainly adults too.

 

[lynninpa]

Ok, I was just reading the OP again. Not to get off topic, but I have to ask...In his signature it says, "No, I am a meat popsicle." What the heck does that mean?!

 

[MyManGoofy!]

i hate to say this but disney service is not what it used to be and i will not be back anytime soon after 5 trips in 3 yrs i am finished not renewin the ap and had enough of attitudes who supposed to work for the happiest place in earth cause disney is no longer that

huh?

 

[PoohBearFreak32]

Maybe how the CM handled the issue is not as tactful as you would have liked; however, I'm glad the CM said something. Some days in WDW, I have seen many questionable things. Let's be honest here - would you really want to wear a strapless shirt if you plan on going on the Mountains? One quick shake up and there you go. I myself am a modest person. I have a port wine birthmark all down my right leg from hip to ankle. I don't wear shorts because I don't like people staring. I do wear capri's and even then with just a little of the birthmark showing, I feel self conscious. Sorry that your wife's b-day was ruined, but maybe this can be an excuse to go shopping!

 

[TDC Nala]

There, he meets the dress code now.

 

[Liberty Belle]

There, he meets the dress code now.

Can I steal that picture?

 

[TDC Nala]

Can I steal that picture?

all yours, I stole him from you to start with.

 

[WDWHeather]

You guys are cracking me up. I wonder where the OP thought this thread would end up...

 

[Liberty Belle]

I don't know. I feel for the OP and his wife because she had such a crappy birthday. I wish we knew the whole story.

 

[WDWHeather]

I know. I really have to see a picture before I can actually comment.
However, I think the one conclusion we can all make is that the woman at the gate shouldn't have said what she did the way she did.

 

[missminniemouse]

I think the OP's silence says a lot. The refusal to post a picture of the "offensive" top after numberous requests says it all to me. Crabby person who just wanted an excuse to be even crabbier.

 

[yankeepenny]

well....I gotta say, this thread has more hits than some of the best ones over refillable mugs and pool hopping combined!

I still cant believe what we saw people wearing last year on our trip.....
and they were all in the parks, and at the restaurants, wearing the same kind of clothing.

I felt totally overdressed in a polo shirt and shorts every day!

that must have been some top she had on.

 

[Buzz Litebeer]

I think the OP's silence says a lot. The refusal to post a picture of the "offensive" top after numberous requests says it all to me. Crabby person who just wanted an excuse to be even crabbier.

I've also noticed that the OP has fallen strangely silent.

The part of his story I find to be the most telling is that not one but two CMs felt her attire was inappropriate -- the one who refused them entry into MGM and the CM at Epcot GR who offered his wife a t-shirt -- if he didn't, he wouldn't have offered her one. If it was one CM, I'd say "Ok, apparently a new hire got carried away". But two?

Speaking of tops, what I've always been told was unacceptible was:

• Bikini Tops
• Transparent / Mesh / Lace tops with no undergarment
• Shirts where the sides, undersides, areola, or area between the breasts was visible
• Shirts showing unauthorized depictions of Disney Characters or display anti-Disney sentiments (No, I'm not talking about your homemade t-shirts with Mickey on them that read "The Smith's Family Vacation 2007". I'm talking about shirts that depict the characters doing un-Disney-like things-- use your imagination-- or slogans like "WDW STINKS". (Side side note: it literally does in JIIwF, ITtbaB and SGE. That's beside the point.)).
• Shirts that contain profanity, nudity, or are sexually suggestive.

Enforcing these things, on the other hand... that's a whole 'nother ball of wax.

 

[Mariposa]

The part of his story I find to be the most telling is that not one but two CMs felt her attire was inappropriate -- the one who refused them entry into MGM and the CM at Epcot GR who offered his wife a t-shirt -- if he didn't, he wouldn't have offered her one. If it was one CM, I'd say "Ok, apparently a new hire got carried away". But two?

I'd agree here, except that the OP states that he was so upset that HE went to Epcot to speak with someone about the whole thing. I think there's a possibility that the 2nd CM offered him the t-shirt without ever seeing his wife, thinking that it would help the situation? I mean, the 2nd CM would have the same problem we're all having- they wouldn't know which dog to back in this fight if they didn't see the top his wife was wearing. Offering the t-shirt is probably as close as they could come to a compromise?

 

[crzyred]

i have to pipe in here and quickly say that i really understand where they are coming from with not allowing that. a couple summers ago, a few friends and i went to a local theme park and while on one of the rides, her tube top came up. she couldn't fix it until the ride was over and then while unloading the ride with everyone looking at her. there were little 5 yr olds that didn't know what to do, and their mother were trying to cover their eyes. all day guys were walking up to her and given her their phone number. one actually made a really nasty comment about finding a secluded corner quick. my friend however didn't see anything wrong with this, she thought it was funny. i however was embarressed enough for the both of us.

and one question, how old was the lady that said that comment. he claims "old biddy" but does that really mean that it was some 70+ women. if so, no it doesn't surprise me that she said that. they were taught modesty back then and that some things should be left to the imagination.

i can't get over some of the clothing of today. i'm 22 and there are so many things that i wouldn't be caught dead in. honestly when did it become cool to dress like that?!?!? ....i must have missed that memo!

 

[photo_chick]

I have not read all the posts, but to the OP-- Disney is private property and they have the right to refuse entrance to anyone they feel like.

Now onto strapless tops... I have seen these come down on coasters at SFOT on more than one occasion. Usually by the bustier women wearing them. Something about gravity affecting it with more body mass I think! Either way I can see why they might not want them in a family park.

 

[WDWHeather]

i have to pipe in here and quickly say that i really understand where they are coming from with not allowing that. a couple summers ago, a few friends and i went to a local theme park and while on one of the rides, her tube top came up. she couldn't fix it until the ride was over and then while unloading the ride with everyone looking at her. there were little 5 yr olds that didn't know what to do, and their mother were trying to cover their eyes. all day guys were walking up to her and given her their phone number. one actually made a really nasty comment about finding a secluded corner quick. my friend however didn't see anything wrong with this, she thought it was funny. i however was embarressed enough for the both of us.

and one question, how old was the lady that said that comment. he claims "old biddy" but does that really mean that it was some 70+ women. if so, no it doesn't surprise me that she said that. they were taught modesty back then and that some things should be left to the imagination.

i can't get over some of the clothing of today. i'm 22 and there are so many things that i wouldn't be caught dead in. honestly when did it become cool to dress like that?!?!? ....i must have missed that memo!

I hear you. It's too bad that the appropriateness of clothing has to be an issue at all.

 

[CDSTapisRouge]

Disney (or any other company for that matter) could not possibly post all the rules that are going to be enforced. And quite honestly how many people actually read the signs that are posted? That is why the CM's are there to enforce the rules. While is leaves A LOT open to interpretations, the turnstiles CM's are trained as to what is deemed inappropriate and if they feel that something falls into that category they can deny admisson, but if there is any doubt at all, they are to ask a manager, a coordinator or a security guard to verify that the clothing is in fact inappropriate.

As for people looking for it to be posted somewhere every park has written in the park maps: Courtesy: We work hard to offer a comfortable, safe and enjoyable experience for all of our guests. Please assist us by showing common courtesy to fellow Park Guests. Please be respectful to others. Do not use profanity or engage in unsafe, illegal or offensive behavior. Proper attire, including shoes and shirts, must be worn at all times.

Now again this leaves a lot open to interpretation, but the CM's know what the Disney policies are and have the right to ask you to put on a shirt, get a different shirt, turn your shirt inside out, etc. Without seeing the shirt in question we don't know what kind of shirt it was he just said strapless, she could have thought that it was a bathing suit top (which is not allowed) or it could have been too revealing. The situation could have been handled in away as to not embarass the guest or make a scene, but... they do reserve the right to ask you to cover up.

 

[cdrn1]

I don't see what size had to do with it, unless the shirt was way too small for her and inappropriate skin was showing.

Honey, if I tried to wear a tube top I can guarantee that 99% of the people that saw me would consider it obscene!! Size has a LOT to do with it!!!!

 

[bytheblood]