I there a dress code for the water parks? Should there be?

[Smiling Cheshire Cat]

I just got a new bathing suit for our upcoming trip that is more useful for swimming and having fun at the water parks. This got me wondering if Disney has dress code for the water parks.

DH and I went there in September and I was suprised at what some were wearing. I'm not a big swimmer and only have bathing suits for sunning and the 2 piece that I wore on that trip was not suitable for some of the rides but it had a lot more fabric than many suits I saw. Please dont' think of me as prudish and I'm sure he's probable seen it all anyway, but I'm a little uncomfortable taking my DS13 with us to the water parks. He doesn't need to be in line behind a lady in a thong suit, which I saw many of on our last trip.

This may be a controversial topic, but would there be anyway for Disney to enforce a dress code if they had one?

 

[stargazertechie]

A lot of it is culture. When I was there in August a few years ago, I saw a lot of full frontal nudity when patrons were changing just next to their chairs.

 

[serendipity]

I personally don't see what the big deal is, but I've taken beach vacations to Europe where both 13 year old girls and 50 year old men play naked together in the water in a completely non-perverted way.

Like the previous poster, I think it's based on culture. I wouldn't be surprised if Disney just follows whatever the laws in Florida are. If thongs are allowed on the beach in Florida (which based on Miami I'm sure they are) then Disney may have a hard time creating other standards.

 

[nanaka]

Nudity does not equal sexuality

If you make it a big deal, than it will be one. It's a butt cheek. He probably sees worse on tv or in the movies

 

[Disney Crazy Debbie]

The biggest recommendation is not for fashion but practicality, wear a once piece to make certain that the top doesn't come up and bottoms down during any of the slides, etc.

 

[Vijoge]

I have never noticed any nudity, frontal or otherwise, at a Disney waterpark, nor do I recall seeing a lot of thongs. Maybe I'm just not paying attention.

 

[MAMA GRAVE]

Nudity does not equal sexuality

If you make it a big deal, than it will be one. It's a butt cheek. He probably sees worse on tv or in the movies

Well said.

 

[Smiling Cheshire Cat]

Nudity does not equal sexuality

If you make it a big deal, than it will be one. It's a butt cheek. He probably sees worse on tv or in the movies

You are absolutely right, nudity doesn't equal sexuality but I'm not sure a 13 year old boy sees it that way. I think the best thing I can do is talk with him about what he may see before we go.

 

[perdidochas]

I just got a new bathing suit for our upcoming trip that is more useful for swimming and having fun at the water parks. This got me wondering if Disney has dress code for the water parks.

DH and I went there in September and I was suprised at what some were wearing. I'm not a big swimmer and only have bathing suits for sunning and the 2 piece that I wore on that trip was not suitable for some of the rides but it had a lot more fabric than many suits I saw. Please dont' think of me as prudish and I'm sure he's probable seen it all anyway, but I'm a little uncomfortable taking my DS13 with us to the water parks. He doesn't need to be in line behind a lady in a thong suit, which I saw many of on our last trip.

This may be a controversial topic, but would there be anyway for Disney to enforce a dress code if they had one?

It won't kill or ruin DS13 forever to see a woman in a thong.

 

[lllGurulll]

It won't kill or ruin DS13 forever to see a woman in a thong.

This kind of thinking drives me nuts. Sure it won't ruin him but that doesn't make it any more appropriate. Why people want to show as much skin as possible when swimming really annoys me.

 

[linskypens]

Im sure your DS13 will enjoy it more than you will

 

[Smiling Cheshire Cat]

This kind of thinking drives me nuts. Sure it won't ruin him but that doesn't make it any more appropriate. Why people want to show as much skin as possible when swimming really annoys me.

Thanks for the support.

If I took him to South Beach I would expect him to see lots of thongs, but at a Disney water park where thongs are totally impractical- I just don't see the point of anyone needing or wanting to wear one at a water park.

 

[Nebraska_Disney]

This kind of thinking drives me nuts. Sure it won't ruin him but that doesn't make it any more appropriate. Why people want to show as much skin as possible when swimming really annoys me.

Who are you to decide what is appropriate and what is not? Have you ever visited another country where the natives expected you to know all the in's and out's of their culture and expected you to acclimate yourself instantly and regardless of your feelings? You may need to get out of your sheltered life a bit as sunning/swimming in a thong or even topless is not looked badly upon anywhere except the US.

 

[nanaka]

This kind of thinking drives me nuts. Sure it won't ruin him but that doesn't make it any more appropriate. Why people want to show as much skin as possible when swimming really annoys me.

Why is it inappropriate?

If you raise your children with a healthy view on nudity, than it becomes a non-issue.

By 13 years old, a child should not be sheltered from a partially exposed bottom. Rather, use it as a learning experience if you feel like it needs to be discussed

 

[lllGurulll]

Who are you to decide what is appropriate and what is not? Have you ever visited another country where the natives expected you to know all the in's and out's of their culture and expected you to acclimate yourself instantly and regardless of your feelings? You may need to get out of your sheltered life a bit as sunning/swimming in a thong or even topless is not looked badly upon anywhere except the US.

Why is it inappropriate?

If you raise your children with a healthy view on nudity, than it becomes a non-issue.

By 13 years old, a child should not be sheltered from a partially exposed bottom. Rather, use it as a learning experience if you feel like it needs to be discussed

You have your view and I have mine. Simple as that.

 

[lllGurulll]

Thanks for the support.

If I took him to South Beach I would expect him to see lots of thongs, but at a Disney water park where thongs are totally impractical- I just don't see the point of anyone needing or wanting to wear one at a water park.

I'm just glad I am not alone.

 

[JoshuaShaw]

Who are you to decide what is appropriate and what is not?

When raising children, it is a parent's responsibility to decide what is or isn't appropriate for their children.

That said, I'm not sure how practical a dress code would be because it could be quite difficult to enforce it. Perhaps for now the best thing to do is to avoid the water park if you don't want to expose your child to flesh. If that's not an option, then perhaps the best compromise is to just sit down and talk with your son about what he may be confronted with and your values when it comes to that.

 

[CopasFamily]

Disney World Guest Appearance Guidelines

Disney World reserves the right to exclude visitors to their gated attractions who wear clothing that could create a distraction. This policy is in effect at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney MGM Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Pleasure Island and Disney Quest.

Examples of unacceptable attire includes:

* Clothing displaying offensive messages/language
* Adult costumes or clothing that can be viewed as a costume (children under age 10 are excluded)
* Clothing made with offensive material, (ie transparent)
* Clothing that is excessively torn
* Clothing which exposes inappropriate portions of the body such as string bikini tops, G-strings, bikini bottoms, etc.
* Guests wearing wedding attire are discouraged from entering the Theme Parks.

All Disney Theme Park guests are required to wear shirts and shoes at all times. Swimsuit tops are allowed when worn with other appropriate clothing.

Disney's Pleasure Island, Disney Quest, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon have other criteria in place which may vary from the general appearance guidelines. Depending on the venue and event, variations may be acceptable.

 

[CopasFamily]

Sorry I guess I didn't finish reading all the way through to where it said that the water parks may differ.


This is actually from the Blizzard Beach site:


What to Wear

* Proper dress is required at Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park.
* Swim attire with rivets, buckles or exposed metal is not permitted on the water attractions.
* Wetsuits are not permitted on body slides.
* One-piece swimsuits are recommended on the more thrilling waterslides, like the Summit Plummet attraction.
* Wearing water shoes is a good idea when visiting Disney Water Parks; the ground can get hot and so will your feet!
* Wearing sunscreen is strongly advised.
* Sunscreen, swimwear, beachwear, towels, gifts and other sundries are available for purchase at these locations:
o Beach Haus, to the left of the Park entrance
o Snowless Joe's, to the right of the Park entrance
o Sunglasses Hut, near the Cooling Hut snack stand

 

[sashalovesyou]

Your son is going to eventually see worse. If he hasn't already. Its all about how the parent raises the kid, he will go through the phase where he is perverted, but if he has values and such he will be fine. I can't really explain what i mean though. To each there own.
not trying to be mean or anything, just my thoughts.
Beaches need a dress code, i do not want to see a big hairy old man in a speedo, that just isn't my cup of tea. I also saw a kid at a waterpark when i was like 13ish, he looked i guess 12-13? Anyway he was wearing super tight speedo, but it was shorts. and well me and my friend did not wanna see him haha. no one let their son wear tight tight suits to a waterpark please. i don't know why I felt the need to share that.