what not to wear at WDW?

[baby minnie's mommy]

When you stand shoulder-to-shoulder in line for 45 minutes, you easily notice every detail on someone's clothes. If the "designs" you mentioned are offensive, remember you'll have people VERY close that will definitely be able to see it.

As someone else mentioned, black is very hot to wear. My DH complains about it when he wears a dark-colored Grumpy shirt. So if you're uncomfortable with what she wears, that may be a polite excuse to get her to wear something else.

[Charlee]

Your sister sounds like she wears the same sort of clothes as me - I admit, I am an "alternative" looking person but I deeply love Disney and would never intend to offend someone in the parks. I don't own offensive t-shirts - but a lot with tattoo inspired motifs, comic book characters and of course Disney stuff but mainly Tink and Nightmare Before Xmas stuff.

I often wear things with skulls on in fact I am wearing two items today purchased from Disney. I have a POTC film t-shirt bought from the Disney Store, that just has the skull and cross bones on and a Tinkerbell hoodie where she is sitting on a skull bought from the Emporium on Main Street.

If Disney sells items with skulls on I don't think it can be considered as offensive to wear it in the parks.

[KAJUNKING]

i think shell be fine with what you described, but she may get hot

[BelleLovesTheBeast]

I usually wear tanks in the parks because of the heat. I try to stay away from too dark of colors because they get really hot.

As far as the skulls....last year I bought a t-shirt in MK that said I LOVE JACK and it has skulls all over the front of the shirt.

Like several others have said as long as it doesn't have any offensive language or nudity it should be fine.

[Taja]

You didn't say which month in spring, but assuming it's going to be warm and pushing humid...

Tell her to try to avoid dark colours. This is from someone whose entire wardrobe is based around black. It looks good on me and it's easy to coordinate. However, it can be rather uncomfortable with the sun beating down on you for hours in the parks. Even I lighten up to a few pairs of khakis at WDW in the heat and stick to jewel tone tops. Pastels, white and I are not friends. *LOL*

Recommend that she not wear jeans or denim shorts in the heat. Same thing. They attract and retain heat and are very heavy. Take a pair or two for evenings if she wants, but overall not a good choice for heat and humidity.

Beyond that, just use common sense. If she's going to get wet on a ride, white probably is not the best colour to wear--or any light colour with bright or patterned undergarments.

Beyond that, tell your sister that you love her no matter what she wears. However, she'll be much more comfortable in lighter weight and colour clothing, but she certainly should bring a couple of her favourites to wear if the weather is cooler or in the evening.

[wire0monkey]

Skulls are fine.

They sell "skull" t-shirts and Jack Skellington merchandise and other Nightmare themed merchandise outside the Haunted Mansion.

They sell lots of skull merchandise at the gift shop outside Pirates of the Caribbean.

My husband bought a tshirt with a huge skull and crossbones on it that says "The beatings will continue until morale improves" at the POC gift shop last year.

Gothic fashion of all types is welcome in the parks as long as it's not too short, skimpy, or vulgar. As a matter of fact, a lot of Goths in California hold a "Bats in the Park" day at Disneyland every year.

Swear words and "naughty" shirts with sex jokes should be better be left at home. If you wouldn't want to have to explain the shirt to a four year old, please be assured that neither do the four year old's parents.

Have fun. Everyone is welcome in the Magic Kingdom.

[Belle_0717]

She will be fine in her current wardrobe. I try to wear something very "kid" friendly especially at the MK. Lady & The Tramp or Belle or Tink!

DH has the Pumbaa shirt - "It Wasn't Me"! He wore it on our honeymoon and REFUSES to wear it now because of all the comments he gets - joking comments of course!

OF COURSE IT WAS HIM!

[beksy]

I'd agree with the others that pirates are "in" now so skulls are fine. I'd just go with the rule someone mentioned about not wanting to explain it to a kid! Also avoid high heels! It amazes me every time we go how many people we see in high heels and other uncomfortable looking clothes (especially shoes or Sunday-style clothes)! Its a theme park--be clean and comfy!

[beachezncream]

they sell shirts with skulls on them at the potc gift shop dont they?

so i think she will be fine.

[Magic Smiles]

The one thing I can tell you what to wear is nice clothes. I am not saying Sunday best but geez some people walk around in rags! I was astonished by what some people chose to go out in public wearing especially while on vacation. It's called pride people.

I thought the exact same thoughts on our visit a couple of weeks ago. Some of the clothes people were wearing should have been in the garbage. If you can afford a trip to Disney, then you should be able to afford clothes that are not worn, torn and dirty.

[KineGirl]

no Shrek or Spongebob please save those for the OTHER place

[Tink#64]

This is a great thread!

no Universal themed clothes

It really irks me, although I think they are cute & would love to have them for my DS's, The Thing 1 & Thing 2, ect. shirts & other Universal themed clothes just are a thorn in my side in the Disney parks! Don't ask me why, I guess I'm just defensive of WDW!

Once when I entered MK there was a young man in front of me wearing a t-shirt with a swear on it. Well he didn't make it but half way down Main St. before a CM told him to turn his shirt inside out.

Yay for the CM! They have tough jobs & they are amazing!

they sell shirts with skulls on them at the potc gift shop dont they?

so i think she will be fine.

My oldest DS 12, is so into anything with skulls, it's just fashion, not anything morbid! Tons of stuff with skulls in WDW! Younger DS 10 bought a cool looking cap in The Chapeau Shop on Main Street that had a skull on it just a few weeks ago!

I thought the exact same thoughts on our visit a couple of weeks ago. Some of the clothes people were wearing should have been in the garbage. If you can afford a trip to Disney, then you should be able to afford clothes that are not worn, torn and dirty.

I know it's very judgemental on my part, but I do look at some of these people & how they are dressed and present themselves to the world & wonder if they could afford this trip, including some at the resorts!, then it seems that they could dress with a little more care! We're not dressed up, we're all in blue jean shorts or khaki's, DS's in basketball shorts, & our "nicer" (usually alot are new bought for the trip) t-shirts.

The women in heels? OM Gosh, can they really be comfy? Not me, Gotta have my tennis shoes, as much as I love my Crocs, I wore them to DTD & then to Epcot the next day & finally got a blister on one toe! Maybe other people aren't as sensitive to these things as we all seem to be? Or maybe they really didn't stop & think about walking 13 miles in heels! Not my business, really don't care, maybe I'm just jealous & wonder how the heck they do that?

[Von-Drake]

There used to be a website out called badshoe.com (it has not been updated in years) and it has pictures of some bad looking shoes spotted at WDW.

[TheMartellFamily]

I would never where heals in the parks, hey I do not even wear them now walking around day to day. I see some of the guests wear clothes that are way to short, the waists down around their knees so underwear shows, heeley (do not get me started on that), and other shirts that have two meanings with sayings on them all which I feel unacceptable in an area with young kids.

[Dragongirlx]

I totally agree about the heels.

My sister wore sandals with a heel last year and they really hurt her feet (despite me telling her repeatedly not to wear them).

She then spent most of the rest of the day complaining till I made her buy crocs and wear them!

It was that or push her in front of BTMR

[magicofdisney]

I'd say stay away from stilettos.

We were at AK Tuesday and I saw a girl with platform stilettos and wondered what on earth she was thinking with that get-up on.

[mickey&missy]

The one thing I can tell you what to wear is nice clothes. I am not saying Sunday best but geez some people walk around in rags! I was astonished by what some people chose to go out in public wearing especially while on vacation. It's called pride people.

Exactly what I was thinking! It shocks me what people wear!

What also really gets me is women walking around in less then family friendly outfits! Hello ladies! Its WDW not a night club!

[CandleontheWater]

I wouldn't wear short skirts. Climbing in and out of ride vehicles + short skirts =

I saw some teenage girls in March that were absolutely dressed to the nines in clubbing dresses, heels and acessories. They were obviously freezing (it was only 50 degrees), and it was really windy so they were trying their darndest not to flash other guests. I'd save the trendy stuff for DTD!

[DisneyDudet]

I have been trying to wear some nicer clothes to the parks in the past few years. Since I am into photopass and taking pictures, I want something nice to look at. I used to wear Old Naby tanks and Sofee (cheerleading type athletic) shorts, but it is just getting old. I now try to wear some nicer shorts, but the tanks are still ok to wear with them.

Wal-Mart (at least a new one by my house) is selling some nice Disney tops and cute tank tops for cheap. I've picked up some shirts from there, for WDW and my Disney cruise. I will go back and get some tank tops, since I hate sleeves when its hot!

[diz_girl]

I actually like to wear skirts to the park. Mind you, they are comfortable, knee-length A-line chino skirts or ankle-length linen skirts. They are very comfortable and cool, so getting a draft works in your favor. I wear them with a plain tee and either sneakers or Danskos (Monika sandal). I'll also bring a light sweater for indoor restaurants and cooler nights. That's my uniform for WDW.

As for shorts, some people should definitely look into long shorts. I never eat cottage cheese, but if I did, a walk through the parks in the summer would put me off it for life.