It has been a longstanding #Disney policy that no one over the age of 14 can wear a #costume, #cosplay or #fursuit within one of their theme parks, which includes the new #StarWars-based “Galaxy’s Edge” lands located at #Disneyland and #DisneyWorld.
Some adults (mainly members of “Star Wars #CostumeClubs) are expressing their displeasure on social media about this policy because they want to wear their club-approved, screen-accurate #costumes at “Galaxy’s Edge”, but Disney released the following statement:
The current Disneyland Resort costume policy will be in effect in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Costumes may not be worn by guests 14 years of age or older. Appropriate Disney bounding — dressing in outfits inspired by favorite characters — is permitted.
The no-costume policy, as linked above, is written as follows:
Proper attire, including shoes and shirts, must be worn at all times. The parks are a casual, family-oriented environment. 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.
Inappropriate Attire
Attire that is not appropriate for the parks—and which may result in refusal of admittance—includes but is not limited to:
- Costumes may not be worn by Guests 14 years of age or older; however, some costumes may be permitted during select special events, such as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Star Wars: Galactic Nights and Disney Villains After Hours
- Masks may not be worn by Guests 14 years of age or older (unless they are for medical purposes); however, some masks may be permitted during select special events, such as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Star Wars: Galactic Nights and Disney Villains After Hours
- Clothing with objectionable material, including obscene language or graphics
- Excessively torn clothing
- Clothing which, by nature, exposes excessive portions of the skin that may be viewed as inappropriate for a family environment
- Clothing with multiple layers are subject to search upon entry
- Objectionable tattoos
The fact that some “Star Wars” costume club members are expressing displeasure over this longstanding Disney policy is, in fact, an example of one of our very recent blog posts regarding costume club member behavior: Condescension, Snobbery, Rankism & Cosplay Bullying in Costume Clubs. Many costume club members feel that their memberships entitle them to special consideration. This is simply not the case.
Some costumers, cosplayers & fursuiters believe that there are no rules when it comes to #costuming, #cosplaying or #fursuiting. As we have blogged in the past, there are rules, which include venue rules. And that’s what Disney’s no-costume policy is: a venue rule.
Disney “Star Wars” Cast Members at “Galaxy’s Edge”
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