Wearing a CM Name Tag in the Parks

[Nickobi]

Forgot to mention, I always wear blue slacks and a white long sleeve button down under a plaid vest.

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

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[tink89]

i would think yes they would have a problem. My daughter went dressed as a plaid cast member for Halloween and got stopped at security checkpoint because of her name tag. They asked if she was going to the Oogie boogie bash to which she said yes and one of the security guards came to check and said she was fine to go.

 

[Geemo]

I always tell my kid to find a Mommy if he’s lost. That Mommy had better not hand him to a stranger wearing an inaccurate name tag!

Some souvenirs are best left at home.

When our kids and grandkids were young we told them to look for the CM tags, if there was an issue.
Hopefully a Mommy would be able to tell "Nickobi" wearing a Disney CM name tag is NOT a true Disney employee.

Nickobi I feel it's best to NOT wear in the parks. But if you must pin it to a backpack.

Enjoy your time in the parks.

 

[Nickobi]

Some souvenirs are best left at home.

When our kids and grandkids were young we told them to look for the CM tags, if there was an issue.
Hopefully a Mommy would be able to tell "Nickobi" wearing a Disney CM name tag is NOT a true Disney employee.

Nickobi I feel it's best to NOT wear in the parks. But if you must pin it to a backpack.

Enjoy your time in the parks.

How else am I going to kidnap children?

 

[Nickobi]

Seriously though, why does everyone have to make it sound like I have ill intent?

 

[ballonewb]

I believe people feel that way because it seems like you are trying to stir the pot. First starts off with a name tag. Then dressing like a employee.
Make sure you post pictures of yourself in the park. Can’t wait to see it

 

[Nickobi]

I believe people feel that way because it seems like you are trying to stir the pot. First starts off with a name tag. Then dressing like a employee.
Make sure you post pictures of yourself in the park. Can’t wait to see it

Obviously the sarcasm and humor went over your head... it's not that serious. Follow me on Instagram and you'll be able to see all the pics.

 

[ballonewb]

What’s your name on Instagram

 

[Nickobi]

What’s your name on Instagram

Nickobi

 

[Ionan89]

Don't. There were issues when SWGE opened and guests had replica nametags, and even though the font was obviously different, CMs were instructed to inform guests that those nametags were not allowed to be displayed at all. This would be a similar situation. Purely for the reasons explained above, namely the chance that another guests may mistake you for an actual CM. Some CMs do wear their nametag on their lanyard as they are travelling through the park to whatever backstage area they need to be at (this is common for entertainment, as their costumes are often in set locations) or WDI often will do this instead of wearing it on their tops, for whatever reason.

 

[Nickobi]

Don't. There were issues when SWGE opened and guests had replica nametags, and even though the font was obviously different, CMs were instructed to inform guests that those nametags were not allowed to be displayed at all. This would be a similar situation. Purely for the reasons explained above, namely the chance that another guests may mistake you for an actual CM. Some CMs do wear their nametag on their lanyard as they are travelling through the park to whatever backstage area they need to be at (this is common for entertainment, as their costumes are often in set locations) or WDI often will do this instead of wearing it on their tops, for whatever reason.

Are you talking about the Star Wars name tags that they sold in Tomorrowland?

 

[ballonewb]

Don’t see any pics of you wearing the outfit that you claim you have in in the park.
Something smells funny

 

[Nickobi]

Don’t see any pics of you wearing the outfit that you claim you have in in the park.
Something smells funny

Hah! that was a joke...

 

[debdreamsofdis]

Seriously though, why does everyone have to make it sound like I have ill intent?

Because, sadly, some people in this world do. I get your sense of humor, but seriously dude, if you don't understand why it could possibly be a bad idea to wear a name tag that would make somebody think you're a cast member, I don't know what to tell you. Besides, I'd be afraid of losing something special like that in the park.

 

[Nickobi]

Because, sadly, some people in this world do. I get your sense of humor, but seriously dude, if you don't understand why it could possibly be a bad idea to wear a name tag that would make somebody think you're a cast member, I don't know what to tell you. Besides, I'd be afraid of losing something special like that in the park.

I do understand that it's possibly a bad idea. That was the whole point of posting this thread - I wanted to see what other people thought. Despite my joking with the people that are taking it a little too seriously, we're in agreement.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Stepping in here to remind everyone participating in this thread to keep their comments respectful to each other and to refrain from being argumentative. It is totally possible to disagree with each other without being disrespectful or demeaning. OP came here asking for insight and other opinions, and that is what's being given. So let's keep it as helpful as possible.
Now, back to the discussion...

 

[theluckyrabbit]

How else am I going to kidnap children?

Seriously though, why does everyone have to make it sound like I have ill intent?

I think most people are willing to give you the benefit of the doubt, but the above joke wasn't communicated as clearly as it could have been (not everyone here knows you well enough to know when you are joking) and may not be funny with most parents. So, again, let's get back on topic...

 

[Nickobi]

I think most people are willing to give you the benefit of the doubt, but the above joke wasn't communicated as clearly as it could have been (not everyone here knows you well enough to know when you are joking) and may not be funny with most parents. So, again, let's get back on topic...

Fair enough, I can appreciate that.

I am a parent of a 9 year old girl and 12 year old boy, but I understand the joke was in poor taste. Was just perplexed why people would assume I wouldn’t do the right thing if I was approached by a lost child (My little sister was one of those “lost kids” 20 years ago who found a cast member). So I made a preposterous comment to highlight the absurdity of that notion. My apologies if I offended anyone by making that joke.

 

[Ionan89]

Are you talking about the Star Wars name tags that they sold in Tomorrowland?

No, there was a FB fan group where the creator was making replica swge blackspire nametags. Looked very similar to the ones worn by SWGE CMs. The ones sold in Tomorrowland are nowhere near similar, and would be exempt since they are actually sold by the company.