A tourist at Disneyland Paris has highlighted all the items of clothing that are firmly banned – including how turning up trying to emulate one of the theme park’s famous characters is a definite no-no.
In a post on TikTok, Disney fan @sophiesm1th revealed five sartorial choices that could quickly end a day at the famous park close to Paris.
Donning a costume that resembles any of the brand’s most famous faces – from Belle to Moana and Mickey and Minnie – is likely to land guests over the age of 12 in hot water.
The TikToker explains: ‘Costumes are only allowed for guests 12 and under. Disney is not a cosplay convention’.
She adds: ‘They want children to meet real Disney trained characters, not Susan who’s wearing a full Elsa costume chain-smoking outside Hyperspace Mountain.
Elsewhere, she lists the other four wardrobe malfunctions that won’t wash with the Disney powers that be.
From a safety point of view, she says, ‘any clothing that drags on the ground’ will get a firm rebuff at the gates to Europe’s most popular theme park.
Such garments are ‘a safety risk on rides and totally impractical in a packed park’ – and shoes are also a must-wear…with bare feet banned.
Mon Dieu! Disney fan @sophiesm1th posted on TikTok five of the clothing items that are frowned upon for visitors heading to Disneyland Paris
Slogan tees that carry offensive statements are outlawed too, with garments that ‘shock, scare or cause offence’ prohibited – guests will be asked to change or leave.
And tattoos have to be covered up if they’re particularly graphic, such as showing violence, horror or sexual images.
Indeed, any inappropriate looks that go against the family friendly vibes of the park – such as bra-tops or bikinis for women, or shirtless for men, is likely to see you reprimanded, not just in Paris but at all the Disney parks globally.
Last month, over in Florida, a Disney World visitor ignited a heated debate on social media after claiming she was denied access to a Disney World ride due to her ‘inappropriate’ gym attire.
Nicole Arena, a personal trainer from the U.S., took to TikTok to document her experience during a visit to Orlando’s Walt Disney World Epcot park with her husband.
In a series of videos posted to her account @arenalifts, Arena said she was ‘dress-coded’ for wearing a white Nike sports bra and black leggings – an outfit she described as typical gym wear.
Uploading a selfie with her partner taken inside the park, she wrote in overlay text: ‘Was so happy to be here that I didn’t realize I was “improperly dressed” and would be forced to buy a $45 [£33] tshirt or else I could not get on the ride I waited an hour for.’
Woe betide any tourist who tries to dress as Minnie or Mickey – unless you’re under 12
In a follow-up clip, Arena showed off the outfit in question, which consisted of a fitted sports bra and high-waisted leggings, adding in a caption: ‘I really didn’t think anything of this tbh.’
The parkgoer explained in another video that she had ‘nothing showing’ other than her stomach and arms, and blasted viewers who suggested she had arrived at Disney World ‘naked.’
She added: ‘Anyone who goes to the gym knows it’s totally fine to walk around with a sports bra and leggings on. I just went to Disney, how I would go to the gym.’
The videos have since racked up hundreds of thousands of views – sparking a flurry of conflicting opinions in the comments.
Many critics sided with Disney’s decision, arguing that a sports bra fails to meet dress standards for a family theme park.
One person wrote, ‘It’s a sports bra, not a shirt,’ while another added, ‘If it’s a bra, it’s underwear. I don’t think I could get in wearing underwear.’
A third commented: ‘I don’t think the sports bra itself is an issue, but the color was a poor choice. There are rides there that involve water and there are areas to cool off with water sprayers. That will become see-through and that’s the issue.’
Arena said she was ‘dress-coded’ for wearing a white Nike sports bra and black leggings – an outfit she described as typical gym wear
A fourth viewer added: ‘Perfectly appropriate for the gym. Not appropriate for anywhere in public, not just Disney.’
Others felt the park was too strict, as one person argued: ‘I’ve seen so many people wear similar outfits that’s crazy. In 98 degrees that’s so much more comfortable and I don’t think it’s inappropriate at all.’
Another said: ‘This is tame compared to most Disney outfits. I can’t believe you got dress coded. Disney is all tiny crop tops, mini skirts, short shorts, etc.’
A third wrote: ‘Honestly I don’t see anything wrong with that. Lifelong resident of Orlando. That outfit to me is suitable, it’s hot outside, you’re walking around a lot, lots of movement.’
Parents also weighed in, with one writing: ‘As a parent, there isn’t anything wrong with it, especially since we went there for 15 years and I always saw people in far less and not get dress coded.’
