They almost made my DN take her Belle costume off

[Catrinabeach]

We just got home from DL. We arrived on the Monday and while in CA we bought her a Belle costume. The CM up sold us alot of stuff lol.

She was so excited. She had just turned 10 on the Saturday.

She wore it the whole day with no problem. The next day she again wore it without issue. We had 4 girls dressed in Princess dresses.

On the Friday (the official start of the Halloween stuff at DL) at security the one lady asked another lady "is this ok" pointing at my neice. I had no idea what she was referring to. The other lady said yes and we went on our way wondering what she had been referring to.

We get to the gate, hand in our tickets to get in, and the CM asked my neice how old she was. We told her 10. She told me that she couldn't wear the costume. That they can only wear them at ages 9 and under.

She called over a supervisor. I told them both that we had just purchased the costume in CA on Monday and were not told this while the CM was selling it to us knowing it was for her since she was trying it on. And that she had only just turned 10 5 days before.

We were told they would let it slide this time but that in the future she wouldn't be able to wear it. I was so mad that no one mentioned it while we spent all that money and then were going to make her remove the dress. This just spoiled the start of our day.

Thankfully we never had another issue about it after that. No one even said anything when we switched to the DL park.

 

[Capt.Bane]

Well that's an issue. Glad you were able to get it solved, I wouldnt have been happy at all if I was told that.

Just because the official Halloween stuff has started...Thats a bit wrong. But at least it all worked, did you have a good trip after that?

 

[Disney Dreams]

The reason that you encountered this is the following Disneyland policy:
"Guests of all ages may only wear costumes to the Mickey's Halloween Treat event to which they have valid tickets. During normal Park operating hours, costumes are only permitted for Guests ages 9 and younger."

Your niece was 10 on the day the CM consulted with her supervisor. The CM was actually in the right. Whether the policy is "right" or not is another issue, but the CM was doing her job and the supervisor was kind and bent the rules for you. Glad your niece enjoyed her costume. I bet she looked like a wonderful princess.

The CM that sold you the costume honestly is not to blame imho. People buy princess dresses to wear -- not just to wear in the Park.

- Dreams

 

[Winks At Tink]

yeah, this is a bummer but like the post above ^^ I read the rules before I took my daughter to disneyland. Its unfortunate but rules are rules.
it wasn't because of the halloween theme its just a rule....

 

[Catrinabeach]

If I had known that rule I wouldn't of spent the money to get her the costume. I'm glad they let her wear it. I would of been returning the dress if not since it was only bought to wear there.

We did enjoy the trip even though this happened. And we know for the future about the age limit.

 

[jory29]

The one thing about DL that I don't like, is that they categorize a child to be 9 and under... Even 10 and under would be more suitable. I would personally prefer 12 and under. To me, any pre-teen is most definitely a child - has Disney ever seen an 11 or 12 year old child have a 'melt-down'? That is definitely not adult-like behavior when they have one. To me, 12 and under should be classified as a child in the parks, for 1.) Better rates at the gate for them and 2.)Better menu rates for children's menus.

Now with that being said, I realize the higher price for adult tickets compared to childrens' tickets may be because heights of adults and many of the kids 9 and up will allow them to go on the bigger/better rides. Thus, more $$$ is charged. However, DL should take into account that children 12 and under are always arriving WITH parents in tow, which means cha-ching, cha-ching, money in their till no matter what. (Disney, are you listening?? )

Secondly, I appreciated that our soon to be 12 year old (tall) son who doesn't look 9 or under, was always offered the children's menu at the restaurants. Seems they bend the rules in a nice way for families. We did a split plate charge at the Blue Bayou for myself and daughter, 6 years old, and my husband and son, and they only charged the split plate fee for my husband and son. (It was nice that they did, and good to, as between my daughter and I, we ate not even 1/4 of the monte cristo!) I tell you though, the grape jelly ruins it - once I had a bite without the GJ at the end, I realized I did like the monte cristo after all. I couldn't eat much of the monte cristo as the delicious chicken gumbo, perfectly spiced, and the buns with delicious fresh butter filled me up prior to the main course. Anyway, I digress... I'll add one more comment about the food. The Pommes Frites, and the Cafe New Orleans is a must try (only $5 for a huge basket. Garlic fries with parmesan cheese and parsley, etc. and a nice mayonnaise style spiced dip.) Also, the loaded baked potato soup at the Carnation Cafe is a MUST MUST MUST. It is that good.

 

[heatherleigh]

I love the grape sauce w/ the monte. I like all dipping sauces, more or less, though.

Disney Dre is correct. Disney sells all kinds of costumes in all sizes, but not knowing the intention is to wear it in the park. Therefore, the CMs were kind to allow an exception for your neice that day. This is something I'll have to remember in the far, far, future for my girls. I have a feeling my toddler is going to want to dress up as Minnie on our next trip.

 

[Nancyg56]

I just returned from DL where I was visiting my niece. She is on the CP there and told me that children must be 9 and under to wear a costume. I was surprised because I thought that I have seen older kids wearing costumes in WDW.

 

[CrazyDuck]

But the real question is.... You let your daughter wear the same dress to Disneyland 3 times in 5 days?

 

[grumpymakesmehappy]

I wonder if this is the same policy at WDW? Personally, I take issue with this rule because I think it's just silly to view a child as simply 9 and under. If the teen years start at 13, why wouldn't they view a child as 12 and under?

 

[Krissy Marissy]

The reason that you encountered this is the following Disneyland policy:
"Guests of all ages may only wear costumes to the Mickey's Halloween Treat event to which they have valid tickets. During normal Park operating hours, costumes are only permitted for Guests ages 9 and younger."

Your niece was 10 on the day the CM consulted with her supervisor. The CM was actually in the right. Whether the policy is "right" or not is another issue, but the CM was doing her job and the supervisor was kind and bent the rules for you. Glad your niece enjoyed her costume. I bet she looked like a wonderful princess.

The CM that sold you the costume honestly is not to blame imho. People buy princess dresses to wear -- not just to wear in the Park.

- Dreams

I completely agree here with everything said...big ditto!

 

[Disney Dreams]

I wonder if this is the same policy at WDW? Personally, I take issue with this rule because I think it's just silly to view a child as simply 9 and under. If the teen years start at 13, why wouldn't they view a child as 12 and under?

"Adult costumes or clothing that can be viewed as a costume (children under age 10 are excluded)"
... from Disney World theme park dress code examples of unacceptable clothing or attire

As for what age to set as a limit, one could argue, to start at teen years. However, someone inevitably would then say, "Why not under 18?" Where do you draw the line? I am not saying I know the answer, just that Disney seems to draw it at 10.

 

[alvernon90]

Perhaps I'm naive, but I never thought the 10 year old cutoff would be an issue because I didn't think any girls older than about 6 or 7 would even want to wear a princess costume to Disneyland. I have a lot to learn, I guess.

 

[disneegrl4eva]

I love the grape sauce w/ the monte. I like all dipping sauces, more or less, though.

haha when I first read this i thought..grape sauce what grape sauce...then it registered the sauce with the monte cristo....but its not grape at all its raspberry coulis...

But the real question is.... You let your daughter wear the same dress to Disneyland 3 times in 5 days?

Sy stop it

Perhaps I'm naive, but I never thought the 10 year old cutoff would be an issue because I didn't think any girls older than about 6 or 7 would even want to wear a princess costume to Disneyland. I have a lot to learn, I guess.

your not at all..I cant answer in wdw but I never see 10 yo girls wearing princess costumes at DL its usually 8 and under that do...its good to hear a 10 yo still is being a kid and not trying to be miss lipgloss face full of makeup glam hoochie coochie girl

 

[Nancyg56]

your not at all..I cant answer in wdw but I never see 10 yo girls wearing princess costumes at DL its usually 8 and under that do...its good to hear a 10 yo still is being a kid and not trying to be miss lipgloss face full of makeup glam hoochie coochie girl

On our way home we had a layover in Atlanta. I never thought too much about the girl in the Princess dress, it was Disneyland so Princesses come in all sizes, but I saw a girl, maybe 12, in an Alice in Wonderland dress. The poor thing looked miserable and the Mom....well the Mom

 

[Sienna]

I would think Disney would support/encourage Disney costumes in its parks on any guest, regardless of age.

 

[disneyscootergal]

I would think Disney would support/encourage Disney costumes in its parks on any guest, regardless of age.

Picture this scenario: some goofy, wacked out adult male/female decides to dress up as one of the Disney characters (i.e., looking like they are employed by Disney), enters DL and proceeds to act in a very un-Disneylike manner towards other patrons of the park.

THAT'S why I think they have the rule in place, and like one other poster said, no matter what the cutoff point is, someone will always say, "Well, why not let 12-13-18 year olds do it too?"

Just my two-cents worth

 

[Nancyg56]

I would think Disney would support/encourage Disney costumes in its parks on any guest, regardless of age.

Picture this scenario: some goofy, wacked out adult male/female decides to dress up as one of the Disney characters (i.e., looking like they are employed by Disney), enters DL and proceeds to act in a very un-Disneylike manner towards other patrons of the park.

THAT'S why I think they have the rule in place, and like one other poster said, no matter what the cutoff point is, someone will always say, "Well, why not let 12-13-18 year olds do it too?"

Just my two-cents worth

You explained this well.

 

[Sienna]

Good point, I totally get that. I guess I was thinking that if they sell them on the premises, then people should be allowed to wear them, KWIM? But yeah, creepy people possibly doing creepy things wouldn't be fun to deal with.

 

[Nancyg56]

Good point, I totally get that. I guess I was thinking that if they sell them on the premises, then people should be allowed to wear them, KWIM? But yeah, creepy people possibly doing creepy things wouldn't be fun to deal with.

I read that WDW needed to ask a Santa to remove his costume or leave. That is kind of scary once you think about it.