How strict are they at Typhoon Lagoon regarding no metal on swim suits?

[laurajetter]

I've read on these boards that the Disney water parks have a rule that no metal is allowed on swim suits. I've been going through DH's and both DS's multiple swim suits and six out of seven have a small grommet on the back pocket, I'm assume to let water flow out. Does anyone know if these tiny grommets are allowed, that perhaps the rule is more so for excessive amounts of metal, like zippers, larger snaps and such? And even if *technically* they aren't allowed, how strongly do they enforce the rule for the ones that have a single small grommet?

It seems to me a good portion of mens/boys swim trunks have at least a tiny bit of metal and I feel it's kind of excessive to have to go search out and purchase hard to find swim suits... surely there must be others who have this issue besides me? Or maybe we just have a knack for finding the worst swim wear possible...

 

[sam_rogers]

Dh has the same on his swim shorts and has never had a problem.

 

[Klayfish]

Their policy says no metal allowed, so yes, that would include grommets. Whether or not the CM will see it on the bathing suit and enforce the rule is subjective. Mine don't have grommets, because I don't even want to bother taking the chance. They're not really that hard to find.

 

[Kellykins1218]

We've never, ever, had a problem and I've never seen anyone else get into trouble for them either. Most men's suits have them. So, no, I don't think it includes them at all.

 

[Bob Dolewhip]

Also, if they are not the same color as the swimsuit try coloring it with a sharpie marker so it doesn’t stand out as a shiny metal grommet :/

 

[ABE4DISNEY]

I wore a zip up rash guard a couple years ago and had no problem at the water parks. (At the time, I didn't know it wasn't allowed.)

 

[MomOTwins]

I assume the have this rule to avoid scratches to the surface of the slides which could make them unsafe if enough people did it. I wouldn't want some kid to get cut on a slide because my swimsuit tore the plastic and created a sharp edge. Kind of reminds me of how a lot of beaches now make you buy reef-friendly sunscreens. Yes, it's annoying you have to pay a ridiculous amount like $30 for a bottle sunscreen, but if they allowed exceptions it becomes a big problem in the aggregate.

 

[OSUZorba]

I wouldn't chance it. This weekend I had to do the walk of shame at my local park because my suit has a covered, plastic zipper on the front of the leg. I've worn those board shorts to many parks and had ridden those slides a few times that day already. So even though you might get away with it, it is a good way to ruin the day if you don't get away with it.

Most board shorts don't have metal on them, though, so it is easy to find an alternative and better to do it at home than the Disney gift shop.

 

[goldie09]

I remember my mom would "designate" a pair of swim bottoms for my brother and dad for use at waterparks - she just cut out the metal grommet with scissors (just that outside layer - they may have even done that in the park itself) so there was a small hole where the grommet was, and then those were the bathing suits used in water parks!!

 

[maltdizzy]

I assume the have this rule to avoid scratches to the surface of the slides which could make them unsafe if enough people did it.

That is exactly why the rule exists.

I've never had a a CM comment on any grommets on my or my kid's trunks at the WDW water parks, but have at other water parks. These days, I remove the grommets from my swim-trunks I buy for water parks. The fact that I can pry them out so easily, without cutting, just shows how easy they are to bend and fold and become an edge.

 

[Klayfish]

Just a guess, but I would think that the slides themselves aren't the concern that WDW has. I can't think of any slide that isn't made of a pretty hard plastic, which is quite durable. Don't think a grommet would hurt it much. However, the tubes, mats, life vests, iceberg crossings in BB, etc... could be an issue. They're all softer materials. As far fetched as it sounds, I could also see someone complaining about getting scratched by a grommet/zipper when someone bumped into them in the TL wave pool.

 

[laurajetter]

I guess to be safe and not have to buy all new suits I’ll look into removing them like a previous poster said.

Thanks for everyone’s feedback!

 

[Jadyreen1282]

Is there a reason why ya'll can't just follow the rules...really. They are there for a reason not just to poke fun at your 30 year old grandmotherly bathers.

 

[shocker]

I go to many water parks, Disney & otherwise. It completely depends on the attentiveness of the CM, we've had luck pulling tops & shirts down over offenses, but we also encountered a hands over head, 360 turn check at the top of a slide before. I'm in the 'don't chance it' camp, shop or modify the suit accordingly.

 

[BrianL]

Just a guess, but I would think that the slides themselves aren't the concern that WDW has. I can't think of any slide that isn't made of a pretty hard plastic, which is quite durable. Don't think a grommet would hurt it much. However, the tubes, mats, life vests, iceberg crossings in BB, etc... could be an issue. They're all softer materials. As far fetched as it sounds, I could also see someone complaining about getting scratched by a grommet/zipper when someone bumped into them in the TL wave pool.

I actually don't think that the tiny grommets are the issue per se, it's more like accents on many women's bathing suits, like metal studs, rings, clasps, etc. and also like zippers and things. Those could definitely damage the surface of a slide. It's easiest just to say "no metal" and be done with it.

 

[maltdizzy]

Just a guess, but I would think that the slides themselves aren't the concern that WDW has. I can't think of any slide that isn't made of a pretty hard plastic, which is quite durable. Don't think a grommet would hurt it much. However, the tubes, mats, life vests, iceberg crossings in BB, etc... could be an issue. They're all softer materials. As far fetched as it sounds, I could also see someone complaining about getting scratched by a grommet/zipper when someone bumped into them in the TL wave pool.

Actually, the durability is the issue. When the fiberglass is scratch, it can create a hard edge. They have to check the slides daily and resurface often.

 

[disneyfreak202]

When I went a few years ago I was actually unaware of the rule and had the ties of my bathing suit bottoms have metal on them. I tried to take them off once I learned the rule before leaving the room to no luck. I had ended up trying to tuck them into the bottoms so they weren't visible, however, they slipped out often and never once did anyone say anything to me.

 

[paradesintherain]

Is there a reason why ya'll can't just follow the rules...really. They are there for a reason not just to poke fun at your 30 year old grandmotherly bathers.

she already said she would look into removing them. Honestly, no need to be rude.

 

[jenniferhouston2]

I wore this to Typhoon Lagoon and talked to the lifeguards for hours....and they never mentioned anything about metal?!?!?!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Since OP’s question has been well answered and discussed, closing.