Welcome to planDisney, friend. I’m so glad you slyly found your way to our friendly and informative little corner of the internet!
When visiting the theme parks at the
Walt Disney World Resort, you can often find me DisneyBounding, which means dressing in the essence of a character rather than wearing a full costume. To some, it may look like I'm just wearing everyday clothes. To others with a keen eye, the character influences become clear. As an example, I may wear a black shirt, red shorts, and yellow sneakers to match Mickey's colors. I might even throw on some
Disney Ears. It's a fun way to represent my favorite characters while also following the resort’s guidelines. If Nick Wilde were doing this, he'd casually turn to you and say, “You know you love me.”
According to the current Walt Disney World Resort Property Rules, during regular theme park hours, clothing cannot drag on the ground and must remain appropriate for a family-friendly environment. Guests ages 14 and older may not wear costumes or masks. While you'll want to check out the full current
Park Dress Guidelines and remember that final determinations are always up to the Cast Members at the resort, wearing your pink shirt, pants, tie, pink glasses, ears, and tail (as long as it doesn’t drag) sounds like it fits within those guidelines. After all, a little clever styling can go a long way.
Since you're visiting in October,
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be taking place. If you're planning on attending one of these parties, it's important to note that costumes are welcome within the specific guidelines of these events. The policies for this event are also outlined on
the Park Dress Guidelines page.
While there’s more to it than just this, I often ask myself, “Would someone mistake me for an actual walkaround character in the parks?” If the answer is “Yes,” my outfit has gone too far, and I likely won’t be able to wear it. And even though the rules are more relaxed during the Halloween party, I still cannot pose for photos or sign autographs for other Guests. As Nick Wilde would say, “It’s called a hustle, sweetheart,” but this is one hustle that’s best left to the professionals.
Now that
that’s out of the way, I just have to say that I really hope you're planning to
meet Nick Wilde in your outfit and that you're paying a visit to
Zootopia: Better Zoogether!, both currently available in
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. It’s a fun little 4D show that’s sure to bring a smile to your Nick Wilde-loving face. And who can resist meeting and greeting this sly fox and his big-hearted sidekick? Let’s just say that’s a pretty clever way to spend your day in the parks.
New friend, best wishes with planning your park outfits. After all, in Zootopia, anyone can be anything, and that includes a perfectly styled park day! If you have any other questions,
I'm happy to answer them.
From one Disney dreamer to another,
Matt