FACT:
Yep. Its true. I was there yesterday and the lady at the Epcot baggage inspection informed the man standing right beside me that Walt Disney World is a FAMILY PARK, and that the F.C.U.K. shirts are definately not allowed inside the park. He was told that he had from baggage inspection to the nearest restroom (and he pointed to it) to either purchase another shirt, change shirts, or flip the shirt inside out. He said that they are now looking for these particular shirts, and that if anyone is seen inside the park wearing one of these shirts that they will be asked to leave the park.
Opinion:
I told another associate later that I supported their decision. The bottom line is that though it is an acronym for whatever company of UK, it is still very clear what their goal is. Sales by controversy. The advertising campaign is centered around sexual innuendos and its very clearly a play on the popular 4 letter word. Ive seen the commercials. You'd either have to be just plain stupid or nieve to not see the goal here. Remember too...dads... that when guys see these shirts, they think about the real word, and then they see your wives and daughters! Is that the kind of thoughts you want people having about them? Yes there are much worse things in the parks on the backs and fronts of guests, but at least its a step in the right direction. Do yourself a favor and leave them at home.
This will be (undoubtedly) flamed, so I'm not going to check this one again. But if you dont believe me... 1-407-W-Disney. Call them for yourself! Just remember, not all the ones who answer the phones are up to date on everything. According to the lady we spoke to, this took effect right after the last hurricane.
Yep. Its true. I was there yesterday and the lady at the Epcot baggage inspection informed the man standing right beside me that Walt Disney World is a FAMILY PARK, and that the F.C.U.K. shirts are definately not allowed inside the park. He was told that he had from baggage inspection to the nearest restroom (and he pointed to it) to either purchase another shirt, change shirts, or flip the shirt inside out. He said that they are now looking for these particular shirts, and that if anyone is seen inside the park wearing one of these shirts that they will be asked to leave the park.
Opinion:
I told another associate later that I supported their decision. The bottom line is that though it is an acronym for whatever company of UK, it is still very clear what their goal is. Sales by controversy. The advertising campaign is centered around sexual innuendos and its very clearly a play on the popular 4 letter word. Ive seen the commercials. You'd either have to be just plain stupid or nieve to not see the goal here. Remember too...dads... that when guys see these shirts, they think about the real word, and then they see your wives and daughters! Is that the kind of thoughts you want people having about them? Yes there are much worse things in the parks on the backs and fronts of guests, but at least its a step in the right direction. Do yourself a favor and leave them at home.
This will be (undoubtedly) flamed, so I'm not going to check this one again. But if you dont believe me... 1-407-W-Disney. Call them for yourself! Just remember, not all the ones who answer the phones are up to date on everything. According to the lady we spoke to, this took effect right after the last hurricane.
The same with tshirts that have saying across the chest. *shrug*
