'I was dress-coded at Disney over my T-shirt but people say I was in the wrong' | Somerset Live

A Disneyland visitor was left fuming after they were told to change their T-shirt before entering the park in California, and because they didn't have a spare, they had to come up with an alternative

Disneyland is a destination that brings immense happiness to countless visitors, both young and old. For the majority of us, a trip to Disneyland Paris or one of the American Disney resorts is something we carefully budget for, and when the moment arrives to pack our suitcases and head to the enchanting theme park, the anticipation is almost unbearable.

However, one visitor who recently made his way to Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, found his experience at the attraction somewhat dampened when staff instructed him to change his T-shirt before being permitted entry. Faith Boyd shared a clip on TikTok showing her husband making his way through Disneyland looking rather disgruntled, sporting his T-shirt turned inside out.

Faith revealed that her husband had been informed he couldn't enter the park wearing his chosen top, and as he hadn't brought a replacement with him, he was forced to reverse it, leaving the label and stitching visible for all to see.

She captioned the footage: "When Disney doesn't like your shirt, so you have to awkwardly walk around with it inside out for the rest of the day."

In her accompanying text, she quipped: "The shirt was not mouse-approved."

Commenters on the post disclosed that the gentleman had been sporting a shirt featuring the iconic monochrome Mickey Mouse character wearing military headgear and clutching a firearm. Caption text beneath the design read, "Full Metal Mouse".

The Disney Parks website outlines several reasons why visitors might be asked to change their attire, including "clothing with objectionable material, including obscene language or graphics".

Faith didn't specify the exact reason her husband was asked to change his T-shirt, but it's plausible that the depiction of a firearm was deemed inappropriate by Disney staff, particularly in an environment frequented by young children.

This sentiment was echoed in the comments section, with many stating it was "obvious" that such a T-shirt would not be permitted in a Disney park, especially when it featured one of their beloved characters wielding a weapon.

One commenter remarked: "Let's normalise not wearing shirts with guns on them in a place filled with children who have to deal with fears of gun violence in their schools every day."

Another concurred: "After seeing the shirt, I'm on their side, to be honest."

A third queried: "I just looked up the full metal mouse shirt. What gave you the idea that would be appropriate for Disney?".

What is the dress code at Disney theme parks?

The FAQs section on the Disney website provides guidance on how best to dress for a visit to any of their parks, as well as highlighting potential reasons for being denied entry. They recommend wearing comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking long distances, given the expansive nature of the parks.

They assert: "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."

Certain attire that is not suitable for the theme parks may result in refusal of admittance or ejection, including:

• Costumes (which may not be worn by guests over 14)
• Masks (which may not be worn by guests over 14 unless for medical purposes)
• Clothing with objectionable material, including obscene language or graphics
• Excessively torn clothing or loose-fitting clothing (which may drag on the ground and create a trip hazard)
• Clothing which exposes excessive portions of the skin that may be viewed as inappropriate for a family environment
• Clothing with multiple layers (these are subject to search upon entry)
• Visible tattoos that could be considered inappropriate, such as those containing objectionable language or designs
• Bare feet

The rule about costumes and masks has been a longstanding rule at Disney parks and is in place to prevent adults from dressing up as their favourite Disney characters.

While this may seem severe, entering the parks as Cinderella or Snow White could confuse young children and pose a safety hazard for them, as they may end up running up to a stranger, thinking that they're the real Disney Princess hired by the park.