Ears a list of fashion “don’t’s” at Disney.
Sure, Mickey Mouse is a kind and gracious host, welcoming hordes of fans to revel in the magic of Disney World and Disneyland.
But the mogul mascot and his crew might bippity-boppity boot you out of any of their worldwide theme parks for violating the strict dress codes.
“Here’s five things you can’t wear to Disneyland Paris, or you might get kicked out,” Sophie, a travel influencer, forewarned her nearly 300,000 TikTok fans.
“We all know that planning your Disney outfit is an essential part of your trip,” said the stylish sightseer from the UK, adding that if you don’t follow the rules, “you might be shown the exit.”
Earning the top spot on Sophie’s steer-clear gear roster are costumes.
“At Disneyland Paris, costumes are only allowed for guests 12 and under,” she explained. “Disney is not a cosplay convention.
“They want children to believe in real Disney-trained characters,” added the know-it-all, “not Susan, who’s wearing a full Elsa costume, chain smoking outside Hyperspace Mountain.”
Sorry, Susan — but Sophie is right.
The Disneyland Paris park explicitly states that it reserves “the right, at our own discretion and at any given time, to refuse a visitor the right to wear any type of costume,” in part, per its site.
It’s an outerwear veto that’s universal at most of Mr. Mouse’s venues.
Phoebe Parsons, a self-crowned “Disney Adult” — overgrown brand buffs — threw a mini fit after learning she couldn’t wear a cartoon-inspired ‘fit to a recent Disney on Ice show.
“Honestly, it just felt like a bit of the magic got gatekept,” she recently whined online.
“Do I think adults should be able to dress up with their kids? Within reason, yes. If a mom or a big sister wants to wear a matching Elsa cape, why not? It’s harmless fun,” the millennial argued. “The world’s heavy enough, let people do things that fill them with joy. Even if it’s wearing a tiara at 35.”
A body of defiant aficionados, known as “Disney bounders,” has even begun testing the boundaries of the play land’s laws.
Rather than don a traditional costume, the rule-benders copy the color schemes, jewelry preferences and hairstyles of their favorite animated characters, such as Snow White and Princess Tiana, as a sneaky way to circumvent expulsion.
But “bounders” beware — wearing certain paraphernalia could also land you on Disney’s “no-go” list.
“No. 2,” said Sophie, continuing her round-up of banned attire, “any clothing that drags on the ground.”
“Anything with excessive fabric, like capes or long trains,” she said, “security might ask you to pin it up or even deny you entry.
“It’s a safety risk on rides, and totally impractical in a packed park.”
Sophie then underscored Disney’s unyielding disdain for indecency.
“You have to wear proper clothing at all times — so no, you can’t walk around in a bikini top even when it’s hot,” she advised.
“And shoes are required at all times so please keep your dogs under wraps.”
She went on to caution madcaps that terrifying togs are totally forbidden on Disneyland Paris’ hallowed grounds.
The no-no is outlined on the fun zone’s site, which reads that clothing cannot “offend, shock or scare children and a family-orientated public.”
Lastly, but certainly not least, is the Mouse’s ban on taboo tattoos.
“If you’ve got something really graphic or offensive or just awful, you’re gonna need to cover that up,” said Sophie.
“These rules can all be found in Disneyland Paris’ official rule book,” she noted, “so, I’d try not to break them.”
