A Disney-loving woman was left surprised after her outfit, considered “inappropriate” by some, caused a fuss at Disney World.
Although known as ‘the happiest place on Earth’, Disney World in Florida has strict rules, which include a specific dress code for visitors to the theme parks.
The internet has seen a wave of viral stories with guests being stopped at the entrance to the park’s Magic Kingdom and asked to cover up because of their choice of clothing.
Jessie May recently visited the famous place, wearing a bright red T-shirt, paired with a white bag, classic Mickey ears, and red and white low-rise gingham shorts.
Her outfit received mixed reactions—while some liked it, others questioned if it was suitable for the family-friendly park, with one person comparing her shorts to a “nappy” and another bluntly asking, “Is this a diaper?”.
Another criticized her for acting “like a stripper” after she posted a video showing herself in different Disney-themed outfits from her home.
After these comments, Jessie shared more clips walking around the Magic Kingdom in her controversial shorts and T-shirt combination, starting a debate over whether her look was indeed improper for the venue.
One person expressed their shock, saying: “Yes it is though. I was actually surprised 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,” commented one person. Another added: “You can’t deny it is becoming a bit too much – but hey, do you.”
One individual called it “definitely” inappropriate while another suggested “the shorts are maybe going too far.” However, Jessie received a lot of support from those who saw no problem with her outfit. “It’s shorts and a top, what’s wrong with people?,” questioned one.
“I’ve seen people wear far worse at Disney,” another added. A different user said: “I don’t get the issue to be honest. They are just legs, not like you are walking around naked. Everything important is covered.”
A fellow mom shared: “I wore exactly the same outfit with my two-year-old daughter. Go girl.” Jessie, a regular visitor to Walt Disney World for 15 years and a former summer worker at the parks, addressed the reaction in a follow-up video.
She said: “Who knew wearing shorts and a T-shirt to Disney would cause this much of a fuss? People are so mad at me for this outfit.”
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The Disney college program alumna explained: “It states things like ‘no excessively ripped clothing’, which my clothing had no rips, ‘no clothing with swear words or anything offensive’, which, once again, it was a red gingham outfit, so none of that.”
She continued: “But I think the part they’re referring to is the bit that says ‘you should not show too much skin’ – I was obviously wearing a top which goes up to the top of my neck, with 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 too much skin means, I’m really sorry.”
Jessie explained that she saw many others wearing outfits similar to hers while she worked at Disney World. She also pointed out in the hot Florida weather that light clothing is often a choice made for comfort.
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What does Disney actually say about dress codes?
It advises wearing comfortable clothing with sensible shoes, insisting on proper attire, including shirts and shoes, at all times. A Disney representative reinforced this, saying: “Making sure that the parks are family-friendly is an important part of the Disney experience. In that spirit, we ask you to use your judgment and common sense.”
Moreover, “Disney reserves the right to deny entry to or remove any person wearing clothing that is considered inappropriate or clothing that could take away from the experience of other guests,” adding another layer to their policy.
Guests aged 14 years or older are not allowed to wear costumes and costume masks. Other unacceptable clothing includes items with offensive material, such as bad language or graphics, excessively ripped clothes, outfits that show too much skin not suitable for a family setting, clothes that touch or drag on the ground, and clothing with many layers which may be checked at the entrance.
Offensive tattoos are also not allowed.
