mmausse
"Amid a burst of lightning, I'll show up in a flas
- Joined
- Aug 5, 2002
A few weeks back, a rumor was circulating on the boards that WDW had instituted a "policy" for adults that if you showed up in a Disney costume that was, in the CM's opinion, better than the current costume by a WDW CM, that the imposter would not be allowed to attend MNSSHP.
MANY discussions have ensued as a result of this rumor.
After reading the countless discussions, I wrote Mr. Weiss for clarification and posted that I would keep all concerned updated.
Here's the update:
I was surprised last Thrusday to receive a phonecall from Mr. Weiss's office thanking me for my letter. In the past, the unofficial policy was to stop some adult guests who may be dressed in costumes better than WDW CMs because of confusion amongst the revelers as to who was who. As a guest who paid money to go to the after-hours party, an adult may not wish to have his/her picture taken countless times. Also, autographs are only to be signed by official CMs in-character.
That said. I was assured that this policy was on a case-by-case basis and was in the past.
I was told that WDW CMs and all WDW personnel are being told NOT to stop adults in costume as long as they meet the criteria on the MNSSHP ticket - i.e. they can see clearly to move about freely, they are not offensive or too scary, and that they won't trip because of length of their costume.
If an adult guest's costume is better than a WDW CM, more power to the guest - for the initiative and wherewithall to do it up right!
Hope this eases everyone's mind's who are still going - WE'LL ALL HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!
MANY discussions have ensued as a result of this rumor.
After reading the countless discussions, I wrote Mr. Weiss for clarification and posted that I would keep all concerned updated.
Here's the update:
I was surprised last Thrusday to receive a phonecall from Mr. Weiss's office thanking me for my letter. In the past, the unofficial policy was to stop some adult guests who may be dressed in costumes better than WDW CMs because of confusion amongst the revelers as to who was who. As a guest who paid money to go to the after-hours party, an adult may not wish to have his/her picture taken countless times. Also, autographs are only to be signed by official CMs in-character.
That said. I was assured that this policy was on a case-by-case basis and was in the past.
I was told that WDW CMs and all WDW personnel are being told NOT to stop adults in costume as long as they meet the criteria on the MNSSHP ticket - i.e. they can see clearly to move about freely, they are not offensive or too scary, and that they won't trip because of length of their costume.
If an adult guest's costume is better than a WDW CM, more power to the guest - for the initiative and wherewithall to do it up right!
Hope this eases everyone's mind's who are still going - WE'LL ALL HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!