Tattoo Forearm Removal Vs. Wearing a Covering

[Matthew04]

I have a question that I have been trying to find the answer to.

I have a forearm tattoo, about 1 inch by four inches, something I have covered in the past with a skin colored covering (sort of like an ace bandage).

I have read many different people say many different things about being allowed to cover your tattoo at Walt Disney World.

I stumbled upon a thread from 2006 that had a pdf file that showed where you could work given where your tattoo was, and the forearm tattoo had very limited job opportunities.

Here are my questions:
1. Will Disney allow me to work anywhere in the park if I cover my tattoo with either Makeup or a skin colored covering?
2. Will I be limited in the roles I can be hired for because of having a forearm tattoo.

My big question is can I cover it with either a flesh colored armband or long sleeves, or will Disney not allow that.

Thank you everybody for your help! I am considering getting my tattoo laser removed, but do not want to do that if a simple covering will work.

 

[Vii]

1) Disney employees use this product called 'derma blend' to cover up their tattoos.
2) I think most roles have long-sleeved costumes that you can cover your tattoo with.

Your recruiter will definitely ask about it.. just tell them the truth. I KNOW there are cast members with tattoos on their arms and legs.. but their costumes cover the tattoos. You should be fine, I think.

 

[Matthew04]

Thanks for the response. I don't know if you have seen this document from 2006, but it seems to say that persons with forearm tattoos are very limited. Has this changed
at all? You have to scroll down a bit and then you can download the document. This seems to say that they don't allow you to cover up forearm tattoos with makeup or even be hired?

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/most-common-employment-questions-hourly.294908/#post-2823877

Thanks again!

 

[Vii]

Yeah, I've seen that document before.. and I honestly don't know. Like for attractions, I'm sure there are costumes that are long-sleeved, so that document might be out-dated. For instance, I have one on the back of my neck and that grid says the costumes will not cover it, but I can cover it with my hair or dermablend.

I'm sure if you can't wear short-sleeves, that you can just cover it with make-up.

 

[Matthew04]

Did you have any problems getting hired when they found out about your tattoo?

 

[Vii]

nope i got a job in merchandise.

 

[Matthew04]

Thanks, I really appreciate it. Merchandise was one of the few areas that forearm tattoos were allowed, so at least I know that is a possibility!

 

[Vii]

No problem! And I hear they are hiring A LOT during this time of the year, so I think you should be fine!

Good luck!

 

[wilkeliza]

I have a leg tattoo and I had no issue getting hired. I also have friends in attractions who have arm tattoos and leg tattoos and they just wear long sleeves or pants. I wear tube socks that cover my leg tattoo and are still in my costume guidelines.

The issue with arm tattoos is if it a big tattoo by your wrist. If it is like a full sleeve or bigger than a quarter and by your wrist you will probably will be put in either merch or a backstage role like costuming. The reason for this is you would have to have a bandaid or make up as well as the Lon sleeves.

 

[ShankRiley]

I just wanted to share what I cover my forearm tattoos with. Ink Armor by Tat2X: http://www.tat2x.com/cover-a-tattoo.html The sleeves work great and come in different skin tones. I got the sun tan full sleeve but there's also a forearm sleeve. Make sure you get the right size though, mine fits nice and snug and doesn't slide down my arm.

 

[KDMills96]

I was wondering. Do they currently allow tattoo coverups or makeup? I'm thinking about auditioning when I have the money to travel for a face character, though the problem is, I have a Jack Sparrow tattoo on my right forearm. Would I still be hired?