No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service??

[*NikkiJ*]

I was just wondering what the rule was in the parks about wearing shirts (no we aren't nudists)....I assume it is just like a 6 flags where men must be in a shirt & women are not allowed to wear bathing suits within the general waterfree part of the park and that in the 2 waterparks it is a given to be in bathing suit attire...

Also, what is the deal with wearing shoes to the water parks? Is it pretty much a shoeless environment (where you would put shoes in a locker) or do you wear your shoes??? There have got to be some rides that do not permit shoes?!?! Right??

thanks

[Ian]

For men, I'm pretty sure in the regular theme parks it's definitely no shoes, no shirt, no service.

I have seen women in the park wearing bikini tops, though. Not that I particularly encourage it, but I've seen it. No clue what the exact rules on that are, though.

For the waterparks, I've never worn shoes. I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think water shoes are allowed on most of the slides. You could probably wear them in the pools, though.

[Here we go again...]

For men, I'm pretty sure in the regular theme parks it's definitely no shoes, no shirt, no service.

I have seen women in the park wearing bikini tops, though. Not that I particularly encourage it, but I've seen it. No clue what the exact rules on that are, though.

For the waterparks, I've never worn shoes. I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think water shoes are allowed on most of the slides. You could probably wear them in the pools, though.

We were in line at MGM and a lady in the group next to us was trying to get in the park in a bikini top. They told her she would not be allowed in the park without a shirt. The lsady got very upset... she was from another country, I do not know where but started yelling about "uptight Americans". She was told very quickly that is she did not settle down and put on a shirt she would not be allowed in the park.
We saw her later without a cover-up. I guess they inforce it going in, but like everrything else the CMs in the park avoid confrontation.

Shoes at the water park are a must. Not the rules, just some of the hottest cement I have EVER found. If you wear water shoes or crocs they will make you send them down the slides first. Some rides you can wear them.

[Dyanna]

We were at WDW this past Oct. My 10 month old DD was a sweaty mess the entire week as it was quite hot while we were there. When we went to have her photos taken with some of the characters they would not let her cause she was not wearing any shoes. Thought this was strange. The only way to have the picture taken was to have one of the parents hold her for the photo.

[WDWdriver]

Shirts are required in the parks.

At Kali River Rapids male riders may take off their shirts, but must put them back on after exiting the ride. Also, riders must wear shoes while on the ride.

Last summer we had a young woman who tried to ride topless. No, no, no! I think she was from Europe.

[KineGirl]

About 10 -15 years ago, in my younger days sigh I would sometimes wear a bikini top & only once did someone (a guard) ask me to put a top on. I think everyone is supposed to wear a shirt tho. Now days I see more & more ppl doing (still no where near the majority tho)it but I have no idea what kind of reaction they get from Disney & other guests. To me it only bothers to me when the tops are too skimpy or there is just plain too much hanging out but then everybody has different standards and what may not bother me may bother others and vice versa. Men have to wear a shirt. Nobody can be bare chested. There are so many cute styles of tanks, baby T's & strapless tops today, I just wear those.
Shoes are optional for you at the waterparks . You do see some wearing those water shoes but no they dont make you wear 'em

UPDATE: I just saw WDWdrivers post.. I guess its official about the shirt policy.

[MMouse6937]

I'm not sure about the policy at the theme parks, I just know DH and I wouldn't be caught dead without shirts on (I'm WAY beyond my bikini days )

As far as the water parks, we never wear shoes. I don't understand the complaint about the pavement being too hot. I always find that the pavement is fine to walk on without my shoes and you can always find a mister close by to walk through. DH has a rod in his leg and some nerve damage to the bottom of his foot. If he steps on *anything* it puts him right over the edge and I haven't seen him ever have a problem going barefoot at the waterparks.

[DNS]

I've read in WDW travel books that shirts are required for men and women.

[slpngbty56]

In the water parks you'll want to wear shoes of some kind whether they're flip flops or water shoes b/c the ground gets very hot.

[Ian]

We were in line at MGM and a lady in the group next to us was trying to get in the park in a bikini top. They told her she would not be allowed in the park without a shirt. The lsady got very upset... she was from another country, I do not know where but started yelling about "uptight Americans". She was told very quickly that is she did not settle down and put on a shirt she would not be allowed in the park.
We saw her later without a cover-up. I guess they inforce it going in, but like everrything else the CMs in the park avoid confrontation.

I kinda wondered if that might be the case. That's why I sort of couched what I said ... I didn't know what the actual policy was.

Last summer we had a young woman who tried to ride topless. No, no, no! I think she was from Europe.

Huh ... remind me to stop by Kali next time I visit Animal Kingdom!

[Grim Grinning Marathon Runner]

I think the cement gets pretty hot at the water parks.

[minnie1956]

I think common sense s/b your guide too.
Just because you would wear something in your back yard doesn 't mean it's appropriate at the Parks. Personally, we're up here in the North, that much skin, showing in that much sun,
OMG can you say Lobster girl.....

[Main Street Jim]

When we went to have her photos taken with some of the characters they would not let her cause she was not wearing any shoes.

The *official* policy is posted inside every guide map for every Disney theme park. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times while inside the gates of the theme parks. The "rule" on bikinis and bathing suits in general *in the theme parks* is that they are not (supposed to be) permitted. The thing with the bikini tops is that "someone may come up from behind and untie it" (at least, that's what I was taught years ago when I first started working here). With the yonger kids, it's a hygiene thing as well, in and on the ride vehicles. I don't care if it *is* Splash Mountain, you ain't (supposed to be) ridin' in a bathing suit. It's a *water ride*....LOLOLOLOLOL...not a *water PARK*.

Same thing with the "no shoes" thing. If the kid's old enough to walk, s/he needs to have shoes on *at all times* inside the theme parks. Again, a hygiene issue. Stopping and sitting down to relax your tired feet is one thing, staying in one place. Riding around in a stroller, walking around the parks, getting into a ride vehicle, etc. you need to have shoes on. That's the official policy.

[crazypoohbear]

I would think that it would be a board of health issue if people were walking around the parks without shoes,(the water parks I can see) but WHY would anyone want to walk around without shoes in Disney, your feet kill in good shoes on a good day.
As for the no shirt/bikini tops etc. I guess I'm way too old because I think everyones bits and pieces should be covered. and Lastly, most people I have seen wearing skimpy revealing tops should be arrested for
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[kimommy63]

Um,
Maybe I'm just too old and too jiggly and it makes me cranky, but I gets a little bit irritated when I see my 7 year olds eyes bug out of his head when he see's some chicks 'twins' out and about in a skimpy bathing suit top. My other pet peeve is the barely there short shorts. I'm not talking about regular shorts. I mean the ones that allow the entire lower half of someone's bottom to hang out and more than likely create a 'toe' on the other side! You know, the ones you expect to see at the 'Bada Bing' club on the Soprano's television show? There have been times that I've wanted to whip out a handi wipe to swab the seat on a ride when I see someone in those type of shorts getting out before me...sorry. I guess I have gotten cranky in my old age.
And as Forrest Gump says, "That's all I have to say about that."

[wedway76]

I’ve tried wearing a bikini top once and the guard stopped me and said “Sir shirts are required inside the park” I was sooooooooooo embarrassed.

[Jasper]

Um,
Maybe I'm just too old and too jiggly and it makes me cranky, but I gets a little bit irritated when I see my 7 year olds eyes bug out of his head when he see's some chicks 'twins' out and about in a skimpy bathing suit top. My other pet peeve is the barely there short shorts. I'm not talking about regular shorts. I mean the ones that allow the entire lower half of someone's bottom to hang out and more than likely create a 'toe' on the other side! You know, the ones you expect to see at the 'Bada Bing' club on the Soprano's television show? There have been times that I've wanted to whip out a handi wipe to swab the seat on a ride when I see someone in those type of shorts getting out before me...sorry. I guess I have gotten cranky in my old age.
And as Forrest Gump says, "That's all I have to say about that."

Don't feel bad, you are not the only one who gets tired of things like this. And for all those who say things like "it's my right to dress the way I want" I say that it's my right not to have to look at you so cover it up!!

[just2mickey]

Don't feel bad, you are not the only one who gets tired of things like this. And for all those who say things like "it's my right to dress the way I want" I say that it's my right not to have to look at you so cover it up!!

I agree. I am not old and I feel the same way. I do not want to see another woman's tatas hanging out nor do I want my kids to either. I especially do not want to see another person's underarm hair for that matter.

[Main Street Jim]

Also keep in mind that Walt Disney World is NOT "public"; it's a PRIVATELY-OWNED BUSINESS that some people feel that they don't have to "follow the rules". Since WDW *is* a business, they can set the "rules" as they see fit, and if a guest fails to follow those rules, Disney can (most of the time) take the appropriate action.

[KH]

At the risk of sounding like a grumpy old man, I think that a sense of propriety is one of the important things that sets the WDW parks apart from other theme parks. I'm not a prude, but I do wish that people would have the good sense to take a look at their surroundings and understand that their sensibilities might not be appropriate for that particular location. It's really just a question of good manners.