Why Disney World Bans Adults From Dressing Up | Style Out There | Refinery29

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How do you feel about adults dressing up like Disney characters? Share your experiences with cosplay with us below!

[@Elubial]

I think it's perfectly fine.

[@axgelbxnny]

Refinery29 it’s fine! If I had the money and time and skill to make costumes I’d do it!

[@MysteryFanGirl]

I do Disney-bounding every time I visit the parks and it makes me feel like I'm a kid again and that I'm taping into the Disney Magic. I Love that feeling!

[@Sammyyaam]

It's awesome, if I was fortunate to be able to go to Disneyland/world constantly I would definitely be disneybounding everytime I went.

[@rhinoblessnyc8324]

Cosplay makes you feel alive😶🤗

[@mars9399]

Answer: because people can confuse the dressed-up adults for staff members.

[@Stella-cf4cl]

Cheria they for real have mental issues if their lives revolve around cartoon characters

[@tiriaran3269]

@@Stella-cf4cl Then what does that say about full grown adults who wanna dress up like cartoon characters.

[@Stella-cf4cl]

what are you asking? i said they are mental

[@melodeylynn8615]

Cheria they do and that is why bc they aren’t up to par

[@ZiaQueen505]

Yeah true I guess.... But that's not what the video is even about...

[@MoistCrumpet]

It’s so that visitors don’t get confused with the cosplayers and actual characters. Makes sense if you ask me.

[@ZiaQueen505]

Did u comment before u watched the video?? Because that's not what its even about....

[@sugarstars3438]

@@ZiaQueen505 they were giving a valid reason

[@hayleyscomet3447]

Nikki 0West3 BabyDoll Garcia then why would they title it that way?

[@Stokedhavok]

Nikki 0West3 BabyDoll Garcia As can be inferred logically from the title, that is what this video should be about. The video’s title poses a valid question, so said video should then answer that question. The poster to which you’re replying did the job for this inept video and answered the posed question succinctly and logically.

[@Darkdemonoflite]

@@hayleyscomet3447 its click bait

[@danniemikeey579]

When I was 19 I dyed my hair a bright red. I went to Walmart and this little girl whispered loudly to her mom "look mom. It's the little mermaid!" She seemed soooo happy and I went along with it. I asked her her name and little stuff like what she liked and we hugged. I look nothing like Ariel! But she thought I did and thought I was her and it didn't cost me anything to go along with it to make a little girl happy🥰

[@etriganthedemon666]

You look young and old at the same time

[@erintran8174]

That's so wholesome, aww 🥺

[@danniemikeey579]

@@etriganthedemon666 I had a hormone problem and took hormone blockers at 13 lol I'm 24

[@etriganthedemon666]

@@danniemikeey579 I don't understand what u said, pls explain further

[@danniemikeey579]

@@etriganthedemon666 I was growing too quickly. So drs had to stop my growth. I have some factions of a teen but I am actually 24. Search up growth blockers.

[@VanK782]

Maybe a different title because it's not really about why..

[@danielacarrasco13]

Yas, i clicked the video just by te title. Clickbait.

[@annar220]

Yeah probably because of predators? I don't know

[@CrazyLeopardStarYay]

I'd assume it's so that kids don't mistake visitors for princesses so that the visitors don't ruin the "experience" as all princesses and characters are strictly trained. It would be a problem if the real princesses are mistaken for visitors cosplaying and say something to ruin Disney's reputation so it doesn't surprise me at all

[@ybemad]

Title is not accurate

[@theflowerhead]

@@danielacarrasco13 like everything now. Gotta pay the staff somehow. 🤷‍♀️

[@mm-gz3hq]

Why don't Disney allow adults to dress up? So your kids don't run up to random strangers who could harm your kids. that's it.

[@MK-cg8pj]

yeah that was my first thought too

[@Tapiokapuddin]

Yeah it's kind of obvious why it would be banned.

[@robynwaugh1446]

Mainly this but also because they don’t want other guests confusing them for a cast member and thinking they’re getting a genuine Disneyland/world experience.

[@nocctea]

I think I also heard that since Disney wants to control the guest experience, they can’t do that if a guest dresses up at Cinderella or something and kids see her smoking or cussing with friends. Would ruin the immersion

[@ariaalexandria3324]

@@robynwaugh1446 It's because of liability regarding kids. Adults know the difference. Kids don't. Adults used to be able to dress up in the parks. But then concerns popped up about kids going to princesses and other characters if lost, and what would happen if one of them was a bad person waiting to take advantage of a kid.

[@billhoang9842]

Disney is like cocaine: provide happiness, expensive, and take you away from reality.

[@sarahroberts7374]

Hahaha good comparison. One look at all those crowds & i know which one id rather have 🤣🤣🤣

[@supermoneyball420]

Although while you can take cocaine into Disneyland, I found out the hard way that your coke plug probably won’t like it when you refuse to stop talking like Goofy...

[@Nikoomilano]

Is cocoaune also a theme park?

[@Nantosuelta]

and its secretly evil

[@sammysoppy3361]

Like I wouldn’t do this but most of these looks are pretty darn cute and honestly life sucks a lot of the time and whatever makes you happy man. There are worse things to be obsessed with

[@lovelyMissInna]

steph soppanish took the words right from my mouth! So so true

[@hopeschannel]

i've done it from time to time, like they have a villians day at disneyland so i did really tight ringlet curls and wore a maroon long sleeve dress and a belt and went as mother gothel, honestly only a handful of people noticed but it's nice knowing yourself that you did it.

[@Asergiobv]

Absolutely agree with you, I’m a Disney fan and go at least one a year.

[@analisapena3086]

Like, (whispers) furries?

[@caitlinhoffman2696]

Yeah, I want the pants that Chelsea had TBH. Some of those are solid things you could even wear to work.

[@tatotjip]

To answer the question of the title: Character integrity and safety! It could break the magic for children (adults as well) if they see multiple princesses and other characters just wandering around the parks, especially when they look messy or act rude. Children could also be led away/kidnapped because they trust the characters. Costumes are allowed at events like Halloween and running events (although latter has more guidelines), but people who dress like characters accurately can not pretend that they are the real characters. Disneybounding was found as a 'loophole' for this rule, although I must say some get very close to the edge between costume and outfit. (wigs, elaborate fabrics) The nice thing about Disneybounding is that you can wear it outside Disney as well, as you're using casual clothes. This was still a nice video about Disneybounding and it was nice to see the host so amazed, but maybe a title change would help viewers a little more? :)

[@mrpurple11]

Thank you, this title was kind of clickbait

[@serenityjoy1872]

Thank you! I was aware of the official reason & the mismatched title pulled me out of the stories told. I believe a more connected title would have been the tada on a good video.

[@ttenrabdn]

Thank you! I watched the whole thing, which made me miss Disney a ton and want to go back, but after sharing it realized they NEVER addressed the ban.

[@Rachel-ip4um]

@@mrpurple11 Not just KIND of clickbait...the topic is not even remotely addressed in the video!

[@spacetree5808]

I would say that wearing wigs (if you don’t wear a wig in your daily life) turns it into more costume than bound. I think most other disneybounders would agree. It’s too thin a line to walk, I think.

[@tiffanyleraa9975]

“I wasn’t American enough for America & not Mexican enough for Mexico” that has never been said SO well & really sums up how Mexican American people feel. I’ve always felt this. Wow.

[@nostalgiclad19]

I think she kinda got that from the Selena movie. I love that quote because I understand.

[@florentinogutierrez5461]

@@nostalgiclad19 I was thinking 🤔 La India Maria her saying “ No soy de qui ni de aya comes to mind also . I’m Mexican born and raised USA feel like what she is saying hit close to home at times feel alienated from Mexican Americans born in the US as well growing up I had Mexican American born in USA bully me as well I was trying to hard to hard I live and grew up in small town tell me White wash Mexican or Coconut for liking Rock in English language I embrace my Dual Citizenship Mexico 🇲🇽 and US 🇺🇸

[@westernpigeon]

so true. i don’t feel like i’m accepted by white americans because i’ve never celebrated american holidays like 4th of july but also i don’t fit in with mexicans because they see me as “the american” or a fake mexican. it’s so weird.

[@Keralasha444]

Yeah no

[@DM94JAK]

Wow Disney really tried to trademark "Day of the dead" damn that's shady

[@Ian-dn6ld]

There are plenty of other things surrounded by Holidays such as the phrase "Merry Christmas" that has been trademarked four registered times... Thanks though ya know for doing your research before posting this comment like it's never been done before.

[@heatherbeckman1767]

Ian is just a troll

[@MRR-mw4rv]

its not about acceptance, althought its nice she feels that way...its all about getting the most costumers they can and money

[@realmofthemisunderstood166]

Ian you really are an asshole.

[@AndreaCervantes0206]

It is shady, I’m Mexican and we respect and love día de Los muertos because it connect us with our ancestors, it doesn’t belong to any company

[@cinnarenaroll1292]

so disneybounding is basically like those "disney characters in casual wear" fanarts lol i love it

[@hayleyscomet3447]

Pretty much. It’s great for lazy days at conventions too haha.

[@gelatinetime]

Even ARMYs are here XD?

[@pjbottoms839]

God bless

[@lunadinusa]

modern disney au cosplay

[@aquastartv1895]

Same hecking energy.

[@elissaj420]

I’m so nailing my favorite character Dumbo. Thank you quarantine.

[@marsha-madness-super-badness]

😂😂😂 Good one

[@KammSnow95]

“The whiny villager that complains about expensive eggs”. Meeeee

[@gabs1224]

YES. same here 100%

[@africanoracle9272]

This is me , 😭😭😭, my life is no fairytale at all

[@hilariparsons9937]

I literally was that character in my school musical, I felt honored when she said that 😂

[@kimbaponigiri]

The video didn't answer why DisneyWorld actually bans adults from dressing up?? More like "How DisneyBounding bonds people"

[@jackienicole3805]

kimbaponigiri they don’t want people/kids mistaking them for actual characters. Especially since their characters have a contract to maintain the illusion and be “innocent”. So if a kid sees an adult dressed up as a character and they’re doing something un-Disney, it ruins the illusion/reputation of the character. Hope that helps !

[@TiaSilva]

lmao ya i realised

[@BStop22]

kimbaponigiri it’s a security thing. They don’t want kids going up to or following non-cast members.

[@mhurtou]

kimbaponigiri based on their guidelines my guess is safety. disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq/parks/dress/

[@melodramatic7904]

@DearMe217 It's not banned year round. Adults can cosplay during events like Halloween, but that's about it. I must admit. I went to Tokyo Disney's Halloween event when I lived in Japan and it was REALLY difficult to tell the different between the cast members and guests. Some guests were just that GOOD. Plus, since it was Japan, they didn't mind taking photos with strangers.

[@isidoreaerys8745]

“Now that my life looks less like belle and More like the villager whining about expensive eggs” Uff right in the feels.

[@_lizbeths_]

i love Yvette’s mexican spin on he generic costumes/aesthetics

[@njquerido8879]

lizbeth I looking for this comment to see if anyone else noticed!!!

[@kon2175]

I think so too! She did add a nice spin to them.

[@au_barb]

I love how she represents her culture while Disneybounding! Such a fun and creative way to give her culture visibility. A+ for Yvette!

[@joeyjoey5393]

Me too!!

[@vanessaortega3032]

Yes! Same!

[@Indiegirl007]

I love Yvette! I love how she interprets Ariel, and that she SEWS HER OWN CLOTHES. I'm so jelly of people who can sew.

[@NotAnotherKuromi]

You should learn how to sew, it's a totally achievable goal. There are loads of free resources online like Pinterest etc.

[@ViviennetheVenomous]

Anyone can sew if they've got a needle, thread, and some patience. It's never too late to learn! 😊

[@Indiegirl007]

Well guys, between being a full time law student and working a part time job, I just don't have the time nor funds for it. For me, it's just gonna have to be one of those things I will just have to wait on. Maybe when I'm older, when I'm working a steady 9 to 5 and then have the space/funds to buy the materials. But for now I can only dream of a closet full of retro dresses, tops and skirts. (I'm really into that 1960's Hairspray type look! [The remake, not the original] and the 40's also really inspire me.)

[@ViviennetheVenomous]

​@@Indiegirl007Hey, no problem, we're kind of in the same boat. I feel you on the funds/space thing. If it helps, vintage skirts don't always require a lot of fabric, and they're often made from a more simple pattern that is quicker to put together.

[@katkall2]

@@Indiegirl007 I watch twitch tv there are people on there that crochet, sew, cosplay everything. It helps having a mentor/someone to contact if you run into problems. I never learned myself but being able to make something out of nothing always fascinated me. JennyKnits is pretty cool she started her channel when she was dealing with breast cancer to keep her spirits up.

[@emroman1108]

If she spent 30 dollars and she actually bought 500 ears she would had spent about 15,000 dollars on ears

[@starbubbles154]

Emily's Way she makes her own since most of them are customs

[@JZG88]

Hold up! They tried to trademark day of the dead?!

[@pwuddingchan]

Yeah that's messed up it's a holiday that us Mexicans have had for thousand of years. It has a meaning to where we come from. And then Disney tries to take that away. Like I can't even-

[@WDFTV]

Yep but way before coco was actually released. They weren't allowed so the kid from coco became the star of the movie

[@maddiegibbons4059]

The way to support P.O.Cs, LGBTQ youth, and people of diverse mental spectrum, is not to try to own or appropriate the lives and cultural of the people it really affects. Hands off my Holidays.

[@micabun4353]

@@pwuddingchan i don't think Disney tries to "take it away", i think it's good that other people who go to Epcot learn something new about a country they've never been to or don't know much about it.

[@92cgray]

Privileged white ppl lol oh of course they did!!

[@tuxedomechanic6019]

They should use Kahoot on their phones for the quiz games.

[@acookie7548]

lmao do you _want_ someone to die?

[@ryzillahh]

Tuxedo Mechanic OML so true XD

[@sarahmarie004]

Yeah really

[@lesle5248]

Yea we don't want them to kashoot Themselves

[@melz4766]

@@lesle5248 😂😂😂

[@mcaskey358]

"Disney as a brand invites everyone" so long as they can PAY!

[@jem6578]

i mean business is business. how else r they gonna make money

[@ts4686]

@@jem6578 Yeah but its ridiculously expensive in the park, as is all their merch. That excludes most of society and kids. Hence even getting to Disney world is on the wishlist of Make A Wish foundation and organisations like it. And that's sad. Its elitist.

[@jem6578]

T S I agree, disney is ridiculously expensive but at the end of the day I have no choice over it

[@legalisefreedom]

It's kinda creepy.

[@bigred8432]

@@ts4686 Grow the fuck up

[@KoneeKawa]

Leo actually looks like a Disney prince tho 😂 blessed

[@usagi18]

He's Aladdin dressed up as Erick

[@noviniabelarmino812]

@@usagi18 so hes the one i watch in traci hines video

[@Hello-pg8jr]

He can legit pull off looking like prince Erik😱

[@PendorDelFlora]

He’s so fine tho 😩❤️

[@beauty.by.glamizon8589]

Leo was stop by a artist who drew prince Eric & said you look just like him Leo said who Eric

[@kpena21]

"I wasn't American enough for the Americans, and I wasn't Mexican enough for Mexico..." Why Do I feel with her so hard on this? Oh right because I'm Peruvian American and that was my life growing up too...I always didn't want to speak Spanish around my family not because I didn't know how to speak the language but because I felt like my Spanish was too "gringa" for them and I would get made fun of again... I love what your doing chica! Definitely following ya on insta!

[@mnp992]

Same here except I'm Peruvian/Salvadorian american.

[@OfficeSpace2909]

The same.

[@ccc-vl2he]

@@mnp992 I know how you feel. I feel like my english isn't good enough for my Canadian friends and my Spanish isn't good enough for my family

[@quandisimofantastico9057]

But we joke around with no mal intent they make fun of you you make fun of them it’s all love

[@DeniseEightyEight]

I feel like that’s so many American immigrants. My Gran immigrated from Scotland and she used to take us to Highland festivals to immerse us in our ancestral culture but Americans always asked where she was from. When family from Scotland visited her in America they would make fun of her accent and say she was “too Americanized.” She eventually developed Alzheimer’s disease and couldn’t remember immigrating so she would scream and cry and ask why she wasn’t in Scotland.

[@Rockdoll31]

I am angry with Disney for trying to trademark Day of the Dead, that's shady AF, OTHER THAN THAT I'm usually a fan of anything Disney #Ibelieveinmagic

[@tfeya777]

If you dig just a little deeper you might find a whole lot of things to be angry about Disney and their shadiness.

[@esperanzaygracia2191]

What does trademark mean. Does it mean they trued to own Day Of The Dead?

[@lemonboy5772]

@@esperanzaygracia2191 yes, not let anyone else use the name lmaoooo

[@boneymacaroni13]

@@esperanzaygracia2191 trademarks have to be filed for specific categories, so you might find two separate companies trademarking the same word or phrase but in different categories. An article I read said Disney was trying to trade mark the words "Dia de los Muertos" or "Day of the Dead" on items like fruits, fruit snacks, toys, games, clothing, footwear, backpacks, clocks and jewelry. Sure it may have "only" been for copyrighting merchandise for the movie, but then it could have also been an easy way for them to copyright claim against anyone just making shirts or anything that say "Day of the Dead"

[@kickballfever]

@@tfeya777 Yea, I work for a major university and Disney showcased one of our inventions without permission or acknowledgment, and made it appear as if it was their own technology. The university found out, sued them and settled for a lot of money. I only know about it because of my job but it makes me wonder how many times Disney has pulled something like this and gotten away with it.

[@xxpowerpuffxx5074]

Imo, I think Disney bounding is more creative than just putting on a costume.

[@Kosky555]

agreed

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Yes!

[@punxie89]

Same, I like when ppl do a sinilar thing with cosplaying characters in general, like different takes on superheroes or villains or modern takes etc.

[@victorianme3668]

I prefer the older title. This video is about Disney-bounding not really about why Disney bans adults from wearing cosplay

[@serenityjoy1872]

What was the older title?

[@fruitygarlic3601]

I like the newer title, since the video is actually about Disney-bounding and doesn't really touch on the *why* of the costume ban.

[@cheesecakelasagna]

so I'm guessing there has been 3 title changes?

[@debbalt]

Wow, I didn't notice these changes at all, but the title as it stands now (banning adults from dressing up) doesn't really match the video (Disney bounding)

[@vixiestarfire]

They probably thought it would get more clicks

[@BollywoodMediaOnline]

Answer: so guests don't confuse the adult cosplayers with the actual characters

[@haifamohamed3750]

Plot twist: Disney owns NASA and has touched the moon

[@emersonb5205]

Say what!

[@Tippy2forU]

Disney does not own NASA. NASA is a part of the federal government.

[@annasimonebrunelle]

Slow clap for dressing up as Smee. A superb choice.

[@ZoeLeigh01]

i love how yvette has a realistic view of disney... as in that they aren't that great with representation. too many people overlook their favs downsides so i'm glad she is actively aware of it

[@winniengo5448]

I love the way Connie wore that yellow dress with jean shorts. Looks like a Vietnamese traditional dress.

[@crazypinup1292]

That's exactly what she did

[@evangeline77x]

I love those!

[@vyna9753]

I'm pretty sure Connie's Chinese

[@wistful4684]

Dobu and?

[@vyna9753]

Aesthetic _Remi I'm just saying she's not Vietnamese, so ,maybe she wasn't trying to bound an aó dai

[@aquagamer1212]

It’s because it would ruin the “magic” if a child were to see 2 of the same character at once.

[@HELL0NESSA]

This makes sense. And well, it's probably for safety reasons too. Kids see someone dressed like or similar to their favorite character and walk off with them.

[@melissac.5919]

Thank you! I was searching for that comment. :D

[@MK-cg8pj]

yeah

[@jasminefryer5996]

Just to add on if a kid sees a character swearing or yelling the kid could see "the good guy" as "a bad guy". I mean just imagine of when you were 5 you heard Cinderella dropping the Fbomb?

[@taydrabrookshire347]

I get it but there is a 90% chance the characters wear more than one outfit in their movies and shows. For example Ariel wears her shell bra as a mermaid and several different dresses once she turns human.

[@ryanmilroy2102]

ArE yoU a MeXicAn snOw WhiTe? Idk why but that made laugh so hard

[@jwkkwkwwkjiahbsbs2055]

ryan milroy 😩😩

[@ShannOliver]

I thought the same thing! But I also respect that she didn't dance around it super PC-like ✌️

[@moalabi-]

I went to Disneyland this week for the first time ever, as a 25 year old, and felt so embraced by the warmth of all the characters and even fellow attendees-and it was raining! Never considered myself a hardcore Disney fan, but have been floating on a bit of a cloud since. This episode totally captures that sense of community the Disney brand has revolutionized. Thank you for telling these stories!

[@katjapia8206]

I experienced the same magic

[@belencita9526]

same here! i’m also 25 and i feel like a kid every time i visit disney parks 💓

[@refinery29]

+moalabi That's so lovely! Thanks for sharing your story with us!

[@Macgyrl64]

I went to Disneyland for the first time in 2012, I was 48. Let me tell you, after years of watching It's a Wonderful World of Disney and jonesing to go The Park I was like a little kid again. Walking in the same places as Walt himself was amazing. I love that Disneyland is small and quaint, it's just a perfect place to be.

[@jujub4553]

😳 Those trivia questions were no joke 😳

[@hallieharmon701]

All this Disney fashion and all I want to know is where that striped top is from?!?!?

[@honeybdream]

Same‼️

[@styledbymagic5760]

It’s from Forever 21! It’s an older purchase though!

[@hallieharmon701]

@@styledbymagic5760 the host's shirt? thanks!

[@styledbymagic5760]

Hallie Harmon ohhh whoops! Actually, I’m not sure! I thought you were talking about another stripped shirt in the video! My bad!

[@majestea100]

Try the app “the hunt”

[@jellybeesplease]

Little surprised that Simply-Kenna didn't try to worm her way into this Edit: Hey I'm famous now.

[@backtomimsey]

😂🤣😂

[@0goodvibes0]

bylilybee wait I’m genuinely curious why people don’t like her?

[@jls7159]

Lol she’s in Japan and probably has hella fomo. 🤣

[@westworlds]

@@0goodvibes0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3KmkKqZf9mCras I don't watch her content, but I did see this awhile back...

[@stahppls2293]

@@0goodvibes0 this is a long but fun read about all the shit that went on with her prettyuglylittleliar.net/topic/10781-simply_kennacozykitsune-thread-4/

[@madisona.pennell2748]

I literally freaked out when she said Disney owned the History Channel. That made me think my favorite show, Vikings is basically Disney without the brand. I’m still laughing out of shock over it.

[@GamerNut2023]

Do you think there's such a thing as Ghibli bounding? I always wanted to bound as Princess Mononoke.

[@dimasnugroho3814]

Probably when the new ghibli theme park opens in japan at 2022

[@navely1907]

Saaaaaame

[@DragonRidingHood]

Wellll technically, Disney dubbed all the modern Ghibli films and they own the distribution rights. Soooo like maybe Ghibli counts as Disney??

[@navely1907]

Dimas Nugroho idk if I feel good or bad abt that lol

[@JuriAmari]

Dimas Nugroho That would be awesome! I’ve always wanted to dress up like Kiki! :)

[@veethegemini]

Chelsea got MONEY to be living in Celebration and being able to own a Disney anuual pass, phewwww

[@simplyadventures1732]

Not really. Annual passes are cheap for Florida residents.

[@indigolash4650]

There’s a huge discount for locals

[@keepsmilinglittlemax1244]

I like your pfp, that’s my favourite film XD

[@DanceMikkiDance]

@@simplyadventures1732 Same goes for SolCal residents.

[@peachysnapple]

WDW passes are much cheaper than DL

[@oonadoodles]

Yvette is so cool. I feel like some of the others give off a more influencer vibe: they just put together outfits they find at a store and go to disney a lot so it wasn't quite getting across for me. But the way Yvette explains how the character resonates with her, and made clothes that tie in her culture, it's a lot more imaginative and I can understand the passion more through her

[@OzziePerez1988]

What makes Disney bound so great is you don't need to buy a lot you should be able to take any clothes and make it look like a character.

[@prettyshamarlee]

Yvette had me in tears. Love her. Taking my son to Disney for his first time this year. I'm feeling very inspired.

[@jenniferalvarado2018]

prettyshamarlee word of advice. Go to one ride, one show, repeat, and once festivals come, attend. So you don’t get bored of just rides and same thing with shows :)

[@Mitters]

If you can afford it, I reccomend getting a line jumper pass ! Especially if your child is super young. It can be a long day waiting in line. Also bring a blanket to the park, for a midday nap! When I went to Disneyland Paris, this was a common practice among fellow park attendees. I hope you have the best time ❤️

[@Averia89]

I worked at Disney World in college and the primary reasons why they banned adults from wearing costumes in the park are pretty much: 1. They don’t want to ruin the “magic.” They want the face characters (especially the princesses) to look a particular way, sound a particular way, and act a particular way. The auditions and training just to play Cinderella is extensive. Everyone doesn’t look like a princess - sorry. If Random Rhonda just walked in the park trying to be Belle, and didn’t quite look the way Disney wanted her to or capture Belle’s characterization it would be a hot mess. 2. It’s not safe for you to dress up. If you pull off a pretty convincing Aurora and some creepy fan is obsessed with you, Disney doesn’t have your back. Security precautions are put in place to protect the actress who is paid to play Aurora, but if some creeper cornered you in the restroom with a chloroform towel...well oops. 3. It’s not safe for the guests. Let’s be real, some people are weird. Who knows? What if you pretend to be Pocahontas in an effort to assault children? Disney ain’t got time for that.

[@nellie6431]

“How many ears do you think you have?” “Probably like 500 pairs” Me: 0:04 I only have 1 pair of ears.

[@Sammyyaam]

I have none. I've been to Disneyworld twice and Tokyo Disneyland twice and for some reason I just never have gotten the ears.

[@aloopama]

@@Sammyyaam I think the other person is trying to talk about his/her real pair of ears HAHAHA

[@Sammyyaam]

@@aloopama oh lmfao

[@L.R._Red]

I only have one pair too... those things aren't cheap *haha

[@LauraOrtiz344]

I have none. ;-;

[@chatp89]

Should have linked the IG accounts in the description box

[@roejin7365]

I meaaaan, they put their IG tags in the video when they introduce them ^^

[@einaf639]

Yes! I feel like I would love Yvette's Instagram if she has one. She's so creative and passionate.

[@nikkomax9721]

Channels like this never link to insta, they are only worried about their own clout.

[@kellieskingdom1]

@disneylandmermaid, @styledbymagic, @sarahsterling. 😊👍🏼

[@sweetangelvoice7]

instagram.com/backstitchbruja?igshid=3dwlk8sox4bg That’s her instagram!

[@CharybdisStyx]

For anyone who's curious Yvette's Instagram is disneylandmermaid

[@hinaftouseef2803]

that should be disneyShrekLand, she reminds me of shrek's wife Fiona 😑😑

[@jessicaanguiano8846]

Hinaf Touseef Stfu

[@_benn]

Hinaf Touseef shriek isn’t Disney idiot

[@soshiprint1351]

I mean, as long as they're doing their adult responsibilities and are happy, I hope they continue to dress however they like. These costumes show how creative they are and that's amazing.

[@LiaaaaaaaaAAAAAHH]

Title is total clickbait, which was so unnecessary since, as stated in the video, Disney bounding is so popular.

[@austinghost1458]

True. It doesn’t even tell you why adults can’t dress up.

[@rose4490]

I'm 50 years old, and my favorite Disney character is still Alice from Alice in Wonderland.

[@onehappymeal1374]

7:34 can we just appreciate her pronouncing mexico traditionally its the most satisfying thing I've heard in weeks

[@leafsgirl15]

I hope you realize that every language has its own way of saying the name of every country. Hence why English speakers pronounce Mexico the way they do.

[@onehappymeal1374]

@@leafsgirl15 I wasn't trying to bash the way others pronounce certain countries? I'm sorry if it sounded that way , but i was merely just trying to appreciate it tis all

[@professionalboycottservice7872]

Me hee co

[@eduardoherbandez]

Mommy why is that cinderella smoking? 😕

[@jeungrioppa5937]

hardnsour go sit in the corner and thing about what you just said.

[@cassiejames2830]

they really just said "disney tried to trademark a traditional Mexican holiday :) anyways, look how cute the park is!"

[@professionalboycottservice7872]

and the Mexican Girl cosplaying Ariel was okay about her culture's holiday being trademarked as Disney's property. More shocking!

[@ibonnieth2306]

Yvette's story was so heartwarming. I'm glad she found what makes her happy and feel accepted.

[@philip.a.8408]

Elisabeth Warner Yvette is a beautiful human being both inside and out.

[@professionalboycottservice7872]

Yeah? And she's okay her Mexican national holiday being commercialized and trademarked as Disney property?

[@flynnpatterson7179]

The red haired lady was so beautiful!

[@81coollambo]

Flynn Patterson You must visit Mexico or Mexifornia (California). There are a ton of them whales there 🤗

[@WaitingForTnight]

81coollambo ur a rat

[@81coollambo]

Selena Queentanilla Yes I’m Mickey Mouse 🐭

[@mykiamoto7145]

@@81coollambo I knew some loser from his mom's basement would show up with some sort of negativity eventually

[@81coollambo]

Moto Gyal Im actually typing from your mother's basement. She said hello by the way. ☺️

[@Victoria11T]

Grade: F Didn’t answer the prompt.

[@itsjenna8834]

You literally never even answered YOUR OWN question as to why its banned 😑

[@Kebbythetraveler]

I just went to Disney World again this week with my family - 32 rides/events, 20 miles, 4 parks, 2 days! I didn't Disneybound but I loved seeing everyone's outfits in the parks! I did get teary eyed a few times because of all the love that goes into the parks so you can feel the magic x') as an engineer, it's also very fun to figure out how they make said magic happen xp

[@thelovingfawn]

What I learned: - there's an awesome community of Disney lovers who look like fan art come to life - there was a bird called Jim Crow in Dumbo?! - Disney straight up tried to trademark a Mexican holiday???!

[@angelicaarellano9752]

At first, I didn’t like the tone of this video because it sounded demeaning but I liked the ending a lot. For many Disneybounders and Disney hardcore fans, we love Disney because it reminds us to play, believe in magic, and have hope. It reminds us how to be a kid again and also not forget it. Besides taking us away from the real world for a day, it also teaches us how to go back and make the world better, little by little. And sometimes it’s that little bit of hope that gets a dream started. So I’m glad this video is out there :)

[@savannaherickson6895]

Angelica Arellano :)

[@katjapia8206]

Right! Love from Spain

[@refinery29]

+angelicaarellano Thanks for much for watching!

[@nativedoll2001]

I love Yvette! She's so beautiful and sweet. I love that she makes her own clothes and mixes in her culture 💖

[@tamabeams]

Wow! Finally someone with brains on this comment feed that realized her intent. 👏👏👏

[@kimjong-un1136]

Imagine your family breaking apart because you're a "disney addict".

[@druejackson]

Did I miss her explaining why they don’t allow adults to dress up when they go to Disneyland because that’s why I clicked on this.

[@yobananaboy6700]

Drue Jackson hits cause they can’t have kids running up to random adults, who disney can’t control what they say so they can’t control the character

[@fernelle16]

You should watch sarah's video instead for deeper info (sarah sterling)

[@cassc4043]

The title doesnt imply it was about the ban. The main focus is about the trend that was started because of it. Also use common sense or just google it. Adults are the ones who work as the characters at Disney. Its a whole thing there so it's obviously about children not getting confused and ruining the realness of the characters

[@ashleysokolik8688]

Disney has a strict policy that there's only one Belle, one Cinderella, one of each character, to make them more alive. Even when you work there you can't say I was Cinderella, you have to say I was with or friends with Cinderella.

[@MegaKaitouKID1412]

It's pretty obvious: they don't want anyone whose not on their payroll and bound by their rules of performing (remember, two performers of the same character can't be seen in the same areas of the park, they have very specific images they have to give, ect) to be confused for their actors.

[@bellajenkins5669]

It’s really not that hard to understand people’s love for nostalgia and wanting to make it an aesthetic and lifestyle. People do it for sports and stuff like that haha

[@aespaspalace]

Yeah, a girl said those people on the video have mental illnesses🙃

[@prviolist]

Wow, I love Yvette. When Connie was talking about their positivity being contagious, I realized I had this big smile on my face every time Yvette was on. She has such a great energy about her. And Connie, that yellow shirt with the bun was super cute.

[@Tolu1994]

When they said Zenon girl of the 21st century, memories came flooding back, it's been so long I thought I imagined that film

[@bootydoc]

😅Zetus lapetus, that was (eons ago) 🤔....before KZbin!😳 #BffGoals: so young, so mature when Kirsten Storms let Raven-Symoné take her place on stage dancing wit Proto Zoa.😍 iRemember them singing "Supernova Girl" & celebrating, then all of a sudden i wanted to be an astronaut!🎧🎶💿🔁

[@Charlene_____]

Zoom zoom zoom!

[@mavinajfan]

Last year I watched that movie on some streaming site and I was like I don't care if I get a virus from all of these pop ups advertising animated porn games it's worth it to watch Zenon! Then I went on the watch the entire trilogy.

[@Jen18lol]

Zoom zoom zoom make my heart go boom boom super nova girl! Lol sames XD

[@lexiglowingup]

Tolu1994 I was like damn, that was a good question. Lol what was it?? Haha

[@carxshii]

Never heard of the term "Disney-bounding" before, but I dig it. Would be really curious what a Mulan themed outfit would look like.

[@aheg]

Look it up on something like Pinterest!

[@carxshii]

Amanda Heg i ended up doing so after i made this comment lol

[@NotAnotherKuromi]

With Mulan showing up in casual wear in the 2nd wreck it Ralph movie, there are a tonne of "Disney bounding" Mulan outfits online 🙂

[@hellybelle5]

Unless you're Chinese, people freak out 🙁

[@acookie7548]

Hellybelle tbh I think it should be fine if you dress up as a character that's not your race (unless it's someone like him crow). as long as you're not dressing up as a race you should be fine (i.e. dressing up as tiana vs. dressing up as a black person)

[@SHAWNTESH]

I love the way Yvette dresses,it's so positive and cheerful!

[@alexisrmoyle]

Where's Connie's yellow shirt from? It's amazing!

[@conniewang9077]

It's Vivek Narang - I bought it in India when I was there last year!

[@sketchyginger2301]

I went to Disney as Femme Gaston, and the cast members were so excited for it

[@quizzlie]

No one applies eyeliner like Femme Gaston.

[@softstrawberrymochi610]

I LOVE THAT GIRL’S ARIEL INSPIRED OUTFIT😍👌🏼

[@TgIiDgUiS]

I’m legit in tears. I freaking love Disney. Takes all my troubles away. Keeps me feeling young.

[@Rachel-ip4um]

In true Refinery29 style, at NO time is the topic of "Why Disney World Bans Adults From Dressing Up" actually addressed in this video. Keep up the good work, Clickbait29 - every time I give you a chance thinking I might appreciate your content, you fail as always.

[@katelynbrown98]

Dude, chill out. They changed the title of the video.

[@drunkenwhaler9507]

@@katelynbrown98 And now the clickbait title is back. Wow, what a great change from a great company

[@GetCloudSkills]

The video is nicely done though. So feel free to appreciate the content and not the title.

[@drunkenwhaler9507]

@@GetCloudSkills That's not the issue here. Nobody's saying it isn't a nice video, but baiting people in under false pretenses is a (rightfully) rage-inducing business tactic.

[@starcherry6814]

Also did you know that Cinderella's iconic ballgown was actually silver/white? It only turned blue when she was in the dark

[@blessedbythebest1003]

💙

[@evygovea9563]

Yvette is a queen! She was my dance teacher!

[@hellooldfriend3223]

It walt disny could see how much of an impact he has made on the world

[@leaky6229]

Hello Old friend He at least got to see a bit of his empire, that’s what’s nice is that he was already impacting the world back then.

[@Macgyrl64]

He would have said "what took you so long"

[@MEGANPORTENN]

Considering he was a known anti-semite and probable racist, he probably wouldn't be too happy! I'm glad the company has made an effort to be more inclusive and accepting since Walt's passing :)

[@Macgyrl64]

Megan Porten that is a myth and never proven. The biographer Neil Gabler states “that of Jews who worked at Disney, it was hard to find any who thought Walt was a anti-Semite”. He also wrote that Disney never publicly or privately made disparaging remarks about minorities or asserted white superiority.

[@AD-wz6nd]

Macgyrl64 No, it isn’t a myth. Like Disney was known for being a bigot.

[@emilymorano2923]

Moving to live beside Disney and then going there 100 days in the year, kinda sounds like shes trynna ignore the real world n live in fantasy,.. yikes

[@SuperPegMeg]

Celebration is a hugely flawed little cesspool of a town, too. Tons of murders and swinging going on.

[@KillerQueen-gx4vb]

What’s wrong with that? If she’s happy and not hurting anyone.

[@eklectiktoni]

She probably is.

[@Xoxotho]

Shoot I'd do the same lmao.. This world sucks. Lol she's not hurting anyone.

[@beatrix1775]

I would definitely do it to. If I have the annual pass I rather go to disney than anywhere else

[@thereisa]

Disney characters at the parks are heavily controlled. All of the characters have to learn each princess' mannerisms so they stay consistent no matter what, especially all the autographs. So if one child gets an autograph from one Belle and another from a different Belle, they still have the same signature because Disney has classes on how to be each princess. They speak and move in the same ways, etc.

[@jelly1393]

Yvette is soooo pretty and very talented. I would definitely buy an outfit from her. 😍

[@azarielmorga]

Disney Adults are... Umm no

[@alessandradonnelly1941]

500 pairs of Mickey ears!! 😮

[@PHlophe]

sad

[@JulianneHannes]

500 × $30 $15,000 Holy shit

[@sophiayeh_562]

Why?

[@ausername5410]

Disneyland/World don’t like people dressing up because people and other cast members could mistake those people for cast members. Also I love how you say Disney World but go to Disneyland.

[@mylittlebouquet3994]

Watching this brought me to tears. I haven’t watched an actual Disney movie in my life ever. I’d just never get the opportunity to do so but I know how things go through watching spoilers actually. I honestly never watch movies, just watch spoilers or reviews on KZbin to catch up with the people. And I’m going to finish high school next year but I feel like my life has already hit rock bottom.

[@sarahgobes6963]

I just got back from Disneyland, CA as well. I needed the escapism and quite frankly there really is no replacement for the feeling you get from being there. It really is the happiest place on earth...everyone is smiling and every little detail is considered and people work damn hard there and it creates a bunch of employment. I can see how people get obsessed with the experience.

[@Mooncrest0]

Pretty sure it isn’t, I’ve heard horror stories and story times of people who used to work at Disney. I’m sure there’s more behind the scenes and isn’t that great when you’re the one working there and isn’t visiting.

[@nikkimirhosseyni9535]

Bounding is so fun! I got literally hundreds of compliments on my bounds from my most recent 3-day trip. Vintage ("dapper") outfits are allowed so I did a white and rose gold Mouseketeer-inspired dress to go with the rose gold ears and a strapless 50s dress that I could change between pink and blue (I'm sure you can guess who I was) and wore it with homemade wire ears with a crown in the center and pink and blue flowers. I make what I wear because I love sewing and designing. Disney is the place where everyone can be a child and participate in the magic.

[@refinery29]

+nikkimirhosseyni That's awesome!

[@nadinedominique414]

I loooove that Chicana Pride!!! Yay😍🙌🏼🖤✨

[@brookeryan4612]

This seems weird to me but also I’m 23 years old and quote seasons 1-3 of spongebob pretty regularly so who am I to judge

[@clumsybugg]

Idk how any of it is weird but ok lmao

[@ultraboombean]

@@clumsybugg yeah this is not weird at all unless you are like 40 +

[@ultraboombean]

@@clumsybugg I mean I am almost 30 and all my friends cosplay or have at some point even if they are older than me. So feels normal now.

[@eyerolling5765]

Omg finallyyyy Style Out There is back!

[@maddieowen6172]

The outfit that Chelsea is wearing at 11:48 could totally work as a Flynn from Rapunzel

[@katet8639]

I actuallly like Chelsea's outfits. Do what makes you happy, life is short.

[@number5518]

The Troye Bolton question (5:13) has to be a trick question... me and a friend watched it and his number rotates like twice... in the first one at least

[@au_barb]

I love Yvette! Representation is so important, and incorporating that into her Disneybound outfits is so great to see! She's very creative and her outfits are stunning. And Chelsea seems so genuinely cheerful and fun - like how could you not be happy in her presence?

[@evilqueen09]

I feel like Yvette and Chelsea are completely different people, Yvette seems genuine imo, and like she’s wanting representation in a world she loves, Chelsea seems like she’s capitalizing on the Disney bounding.

[@annabelconklin2883]

This film did not explain why cosplay is banned in their parks🤦🏻‍♀️

[@stephaniemc9948]

Cosplay isn’t as long as you don’t go overboard.

[@ashleyburbank3129]

They just don't want you dressing too much like the characters cuz then kids will confuse you with the Park characters. The children are allowed to dress up as the characters though as long as they're under a certain age. Makes sense when you think about it.

[@meghangirskis101]

"Blue and yellow, lemmy guess who you are?" Me: Flounder? I'm going to hell

[@oliviap2452]

You already know that when that couple gets married there gonna have a gigantic Disney wedding. 😂

[@amandacruz5495]

I love Disney Bounding so much and I’m very inspired by all the people in this video! I’m glad someone has brought up this topic because it has become such a big thing, I think it’s amazing!

[@lauraflores1482]

Oh Yvette I get you. I’m also an in between Latina and connected with Ariel too. Thank you for bringing Latinas into the light!

[@mariamunie0696]

Laura Flores lol, what is it about latinas and the Little Mermaid 🧜‍♀️. Well, I always dreamt about my prince Eric with the bright blue eyes. Never happened😭

[@njquerido8879]

Omg same I’m Mexican and I always thought that Eric from the little mermaid looked mexican to me because of his name, dark black hair and tan skin except for his blue eyes even though there is mexicans with blue eyes. I also wanted to meet my Eric in the real world Lol.

[@AWlpsSHOW36]

This is such a good idea! Wearing clothes inspired by characters instead of the actual costumes. So then adults won't be missing out on the fun and magic!

[@Drea_A]

Dressing up in costumes are banned?! Meanwhile Universal Studios straight up sells Harry Potter cloak replicas & wands for everyone to dress up. Wild.

[@AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHs]

It ruins the magic and experience for the kids

[@Drea_A]

@WB Sims yes you can. People have gone in full whoville costumes during Christmas. My local park has whole sections on their site about costume ideas. Universal Studios is just cooler about it.

[@theartistswings9810]

Universal targets older audiences. There also aren't character meet up generally. If Character meeting was a constant thing they'd be stricter with costumes cause children trust Cinderella but if some strange lady pretended to be a crew member dressed like Cindy and convinced a child to come with her that child may just end up missing. That's the most extreme reason for adult costume banning but it's not the only.

[@fiercenaga2425]

I thought one of the major reason is to prevent children kidnapping? Didn’t think about that but im glad Disney implemented it.

[@Hoyesmuerto]

Employees in universal don’t really act like their character either. They wear name tags and usually have an older following