Disney World has strict rules when it comes to dressing appropriately, and one woman was left gobsmacked after being dress coded for ‘inappropriate’ outfit dubbed ‘a bit much’
A Disney fan was left stunned after she was told off at Disney World for wearing “inappropriate” shorts and a T-shirt – which she insists she wore due to high temperatures.
Although widely recognised as ‘the happiest place on Earth’, Disney World enforces some pretty stringent policies, including a specific dress code when visiting the iconic park. A trend has surfaced online recently of visitors claiming they were halted upon arrival at the Magic Kingdom in Florida and dress coded for inappropriate outfits.
Jessie May, who headed to the park that’s famed for Cinderella’s castle, donned a red T-shirt, white handbag, tribute Mickey ears, and a pair of red and white low-rise gingham shorts. While some adored her get-up after she shared it on her TikTok page @jessie.may, there were those who deemed it “inappropriate for Disney”, with one critic saying her shorts resembled a “nappy” and another querying, “Is this a diaper?”.
Another jibe included someone suggesting that she “acted like a stripper”, after she uploaded a video where she was seen decking herself out in Disney gear at her house.
Following these remarks, she posted yet another clip showing her merrily trotting around the Magic Kingdom sporting the contentious shorts and T-shirt combination, prompting a debate on whether her attire was indeed unsuitable. One viewer remarked: “Yes it is though. I was actually shocked how many people dress this way at Disney. I thought they were strict on dress code but they don’t seem to have one at all.”
“It’s just the shorts,” one person commented. Another chimed in: “You can’t deny it is becoming a bit much – but hey, do you.” One individual deemed it “definitely” inappropriate while another suggested “the shorts are maybe pushing it”.
However, Jessie was flooded with comments from those who saw no issue with her outfit choice. “It’s shorts and a top, what’s wrong with people? ,” one person questioned. “I’ve seen people wear far worse at Disney,” another added.
One commenter noted: “I don’t get the issue to be honest. They are just legs, not like you are walking around naked. All essentials covered.” One parent shared: “I wore exactly the same outfit with my two-year-old daughter. Slay girl.”
Jessie, a regular visitor to Walt Disney World for 15 years and a former summer employee at the parks, addressed the reaction in a follow-up video. She expressed: “Who knew wearing shorts and a T-shirt to Disney would cause this much of a stir? People are so mad at me for this outfit.”
The Disney college program alumni clarified: “It states things such as ‘no excessively ripped clothing’, which my clothing had no rips, ‘no clothing with swear words on or anything offensive’, which, once again, it was a red gingham outfit, so none of that.”
Jessie was left baffled by the dress code enforcement at Disney World, explaining: “But I think the thing they’re referring to is the bit that says ‘you should not show excessive amounts of skin’ – I was obviously wearing a top which comes up to the top of my neck, sleeves, but it stops just above my belly button. And then I’m wearing low rise shorts, which fully cover everything – I had my legs out and my stomach out, so if that’s what excessive amounts of skin means, I’m really sorry.”
She recalled that during her time working at the park, she saw “thousands” of guests in similar outfits, arguing that the Florida heat makes people want to wear as little as possible.
What does Disney say about dress codes?
They advise guests to dress comfortably for walking and insist on proper attire, including shoes and shirts, at all times. A Disney spokesperson stated: “Ensuring that the parks are family-friendly is an important part of the Disney experience. In that spirit, we ask you to use your discretion and common sense.”
They also reserve the right to refuse entry or remove anyone whose clothing they deem inappropriate or disruptive to other guests’ experiences.
Guests aged 14 years or older are prohibited from wearing costumes and costume masks. Other banned clothing items include those with objectionable material, such as obscene language or graphics, excessively torn clothing, clothing that exposes excessive skin deemed inappropriate for a family environment, clothing that touches or drags on the ground, clothing with multiple layers which may be searched upon entry, and objectionable tattoos.
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