Swimsuits allowed in the play fountains?

[Dukland]

I know last year, our first family trip, my ds discovered how much fun the play fountains at DCA were. When we found the first one, I took his shirt off, so he would only get his pants wet. A CM soon found us, though, and nicely asked me to put his shirt back on. Perhaps my 19 month old son's ****ies were offensive? (Just kidding) I guess perhaps it was a safety issue, so if he fell, he would get scraped up less?
I was asking my dd today if she would play in the fountains this year, as last year she wouldn't. She said she only wanted to go in her swimsuit, not her full clothes. So, if I brought her DisneyStore Tinkerbell swimsuit, would she be allowed to wear it? Or would we be told she needed to be fully clothed, in street clothes?
Just trying to figure it out. For what it's worth, no one minded that we spent the last hour or so, with ds in the stroller, wearing nothing but a swim diaper, as his two sets of wet clothes hung about his stroller to dry in the hot sun. LOL Man, did he have fun!

 

[cinderella_bella]

that's odd because in all the stuff I have read it said to bring a swimsuit for the fun fountains. I was planning on letting mine wear them under their clothes interesting.

Tania

 

[Alex2kMommy]

I've read in a few books about Disney's dress code. They don't allow adults to wander around in inappropriate clothing (anything too revealing or inappropriate for children, so no bathing suits or skimpy tops or shorts, etc.), and will ask you to either change your clothing or not allow you into the park. Maybe it's the same reason they don't allow children to wear bathing suits either, because it would make it harder to enforce? Just a guess...

 

[Disneymooners93]

We've done the fountains a lot. After the first time a CM told us they couldn't go without without their shirts and shoes, we switched to swimsuits and sandals. We had no problems with swimsuits (one piece for DD and trunks/extra shirt for DS).

 

[jemilah]

We never go when it is warm , but I have seen the dress code inforced on teenagers with dirty sayings on their shirts and a punk rock kids with a huge mohawk tuned away. But little kids?I would assume it maybe the no shirt thing , but it seems silly . Kids at sea world wear their suits all day long , and at legoland they change into them.

 

[dletz]

They will allow little kids to wear bathing suits, but their tops, bottoms and feet must be covered, and they will have a problem if the child is running about the park in a bathing suit. If we plan on getting wet I usually just bring an extra outfit and let her wear that then she changes when she is done playing.

Or if it's really hot out and we don't have another outfit, I tell her if she gets to wet she will have to walk around like that the rest of the day. Though I almost always have at least 1 extra change of clothes in the car.

 

[Alex2kMommy]

Cool! We were planning to bring suits for the boys into the park just for such a thing. Good to know they'll be able to wear them to get wet, then put their dry clothes back on before moving on...

 

[SunshineOR]

You know, I REALLY wish they'd install a big blow-dryer somewhere in DCA. The kids get just soaked at these play places, not to mention everyone getting soaked on GRR. We love these amusements, but hate walking around the park on chillier days and walking into air conditioned buildings all wet. I don't know why they have things that get you so wet, yet they don't want kids in swimsuits, yet there's no way to get everyone dry after getting wet. We find ourselves scheduling our whole day around when we'll get wet on GRR...

 

[leilani96743]

Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I was planning on packing swimsuits for my DS and DD when we visit DCA in July. Packing an extra towel wouldn't be a bad idea as well. I like the suggestion to Disney about a blow drying area. That would be great!

Mahalo!

 

[cinderella_mom]

In the hotter months, we usually wear swimsuits under our clothes with flipflops/beach sandals and bring extra clothes and shoes. It's great for the fountains in DCA and the wet rides. The CMs strictly inforce the shoes and shirts policy, even for toddlers, but my DD(almost)5 played in the fountains w/o shorts on over her suit. They won't let adults do this, but I've gone on SM in a one-piece with nylon running shorts and flipflops and had no problems.

Don't forget the sunscreen.

 

[lucky1]

You know, I REALLY wish they'd install a big blow-dryer somewhere in DCA. The kids get just soaked at these play places, not to mention everyone getting soaked on GRR. We love these amusements, but hate walking around the park on chillier days and walking into air conditioned buildings all wet. I don't know why they have things that get you so wet, yet they don't want kids in swimsuits, yet there's no way to get everyone dry after getting wet. We find ourselves scheduling our whole day around when we'll get wet on GRR...

Why have big blow-dryers, when they all sell towels or in full line of clothing Noticed this the last time we were at Animal Kingdom in WDW, at the exit of Kali RR, they sell towels, socks, underwear & T-shirts.

 

[xmelissax]

We never go when it is warm , but I have seen the dress code inforced on teenagers with dirty sayings on their shirts and a punk rock kids with a huge mohawk tuned away. But little kids?I would assume it maybe the no shirt thing , but it seems silly . Kids at sea world wear their suits all day long , and at legoland they change into them.

Are you serious? I can understand why they would ask someone with swear words or a dirty phrase on their shirt to turn it inside out, but to turn someone away because of a hair style? That's ridiculous, and really quite discriminatory. I have a hard time believing that happened as whenever I go to Disneyland I see tons of different kinds of people with different clothing and hair styles. Censoring profanity is one thing, censoring someones personal style choice is a whole different story. If they tried to turn me away because I have tattoos believe me I wouldn't just walk away.

 

[Alex2kMommy]

Are you serious? I can understand why they would ask someone with swear words or a dirty phrase on their shirt to turn it inside out, but to turn someone away because of a hair style?

I don't know if it still happens today, but it definitely has in the past; I just read the book Mouse Tales, an insider's look at Disneyland, warts and all. The park 'dress code' was descriminatory, as were a lot of the employment practices.

I found the book to be a bit depressing, and while some of the stories may have been exaggerated, I don't doubt that there's at least a grain of truth to all. I was kind of hoping for 'inside stories' like I've read here on the DIS, such as great character experiences, funny cast member experiences (and there were some of those!), more upbeat stuff. Guess that book has yet to be written...

 

[GreenGirl8]

As far as I know, swimsuites are fine for the little ones. Feet must always be covered as well as tops abd bottoms. Some people really get carried away and strip their children down to nothing and send them in the fountains or with just daipers on. This becomes unsanitary as well. Not to mention, some people don't have the sense not to fully undress there older children either. I think it is better for the cast members to have one policy to enforce rather than figuring out which age is "appropriate" for nudity.

 

[AFMom]

As far as I know, swimsuites are fine for the little ones. Feet must always be covered as well as tops abd bottoms. Some people really get carried away and strip their children down to nothing and send them in the fountains or with just daipers on. This becomes unsanitary as well. Not to mention, some people don't have the sense not to fully undress there older children either. I think it is better for the cast members to have one policy to enforce rather than figuring out which age is "appropriate" for nudity.

This is undoubtledly why - have one set policy so that they don't have any parents angry that "those other people" were doing something, why can't we???

I would say - have the gilrs wear 'board' shorts with the swimsuits, and the boys can wear t-shirts with their swim shorts. I know most of us have no problem knowing where to draw the line of "appropriateness" but just remember - not everyone does!

 

[JulieNMM]

My DD4 wore her bikini and was only told to put shoes on. We always bring an extra set of clothes and towels for the kids. (That's why I love strollers!!) The kids love playing in the water. DS6 even likes swimming in the pool better than going to DL!!! Weirdo! (And we have a pool at home that he goes in all the time, too. I think he just likes all the kids around.)

JULIE