News New Changes Coming to the Disney Look 2021

[castlecake2.0]

I can see a change coming for the WDW Dress Code for TMs. Universal has revised as of yesterday their dress policy to allow for a septum ring. They are also allowing "One unnatural hair color".

Last I heard was there was going to be some tightening of the dress code policy. I haven’t heard any talks of allowing unnatural hair color.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Last I heard was there was going to be some tightening of the dress code policy. I haven’t heard any talks of allowing unnatural hair color.

Would it have to do with jewelry? That’s my biggest issue about the current policy - the necklaces and bracelets can really distract from the costume sometimes.

 

[Comped]

Last I heard was there was going to be some tightening of the dress code policy. I haven’t heard any talks of allowing unnatural hair color.

I have also heard the same. Even when I was in Traditions earlier this year they said that there were discussions happening on strengthening the Look rather than loosening it more. Then the economy didn't exactly help (if anything it got worse), and seemingly it is unlikely we are going to see them tighten it back up unless we see significant backlash from Guests. At least for now... Disappointing.

 

[castlecake2.0]

Would it have to do with jewelry? That’s my biggest issue about the current policy - the necklaces and bracelets can really distract from the costume sometimes.

The biggest issue is the vague wording, was hearing they were going to be more specific to help enforce

 

[EricsBiscuit]

You don’t know why a person chose those mods. It may be a self-reclaiming act after a traumatic event.

Also, personally, a well-groomed person rocking an awesome hot pink hairdo is far more appealing to me than gelled hair

But that’s the thing. It’s subjective. I’d hire the most competent person, whether they have gelled hair or not.

I’m glad I can do that, and my employer doesn’t bar me from hiring the pink-haired person, forcing me to hire someone less competent or have an awkward conversation about changing their hair color, which may be a personal choice of expression after abuse, etc.

It is not subjective. It is objectively better for a family oriented company to not have people with tattoos and piercings and pink hair working rides that impressionable young children will see.

 

[castlecake2.0]

I will go a bit further as I have seen the policy guidelines for the changes:

Nose Jewelry:
They now allow for one standard nose piercing or septum piercing. They are permitted if the jewelry meets the approved nose piercing jewelry size.

Tattoos:
TMs that are guest facing can not have tattoos on the back of the neck or on the hand,. They must also cover the tattoo if its larger than their hand or gives an appearance of a tattoo sleeve. The only exception to this policy is one visible finger tattoo per hand in place of a ring. Back of House and those with limited guest contact are an exception to these policy. They can be asked to cover a tattoo if it violates a part of the guidelines based on subject matter.

Hair and hair color:
No more than one color considered unnatural to human hair is allowed at one time. It can be done in alongside hair colors considered natural to human hair. They will also allow for shaving part of the head or eyebrows, cutting or dying designs into the hair, as long as it's well-maintained and does not impede safety or job performance.

Due note, at the end of the day it will be entirely up to management to enforce this as they deem fit.

Do you know when this starts?

 

[UNCgolf]

It is not subjective. It is objectively better for a family oriented company to not have people with tattoos and piercings and pink hair working rides that impressionable young children will see.

I don't see the connection between those things and being a family oriented company. None of that affects or hurts children in any way.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

It is not subjective. It is objectively better for a family oriented company to not have people with tattoos and piercings and pink hair working rides that impressionable young children will see.

Don’t swallow those pearls…

 

[Mr Ferret 75]

Don’t swallow those pearls…

Especially not in front of young impressionable children

 

[castlecake2.0]

It is not subjective. It is objectively better for a family oriented company to not have people with tattoos and piercings and pink hair working rides that impressionable young children will see.

I think it boils down to finding the balance between the image you want to portray, cultural norms, letting people be themselves.and maintaining a workforce. Disney seems to be content at the area they landed.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I think it boils down to finding the balance between the image you want to portray, cultural norms, letting people be themselves.and maintaining a workforce. Disney seems to be content at the area they landed.

I imagine the last part is even more of an issue…the cost increases for everything in life are relentless…and Disney pay has always struggled with that when it wasn’t this bad

 

[EricsBiscuit]

I think it boils down to finding the balance between the image you want to portray, cultural norms, letting people be themselves.and maintaining a workforce. Disney seems to be content at the area they landed.

Exactly. It’s a balance.

 

[Prince-1]

It is not subjective. It is objectively better for a family oriented company to not have people with tattoos and piercings and pink hair working rides that impressionable young children will see.

Obviously you do not know the definition of subjectively and objectively because what you wrote is 100% subjective.

 

[RosR9]

It is not subjective. It is objectively better for a family oriented company to not have people with tattoos and piercings and pink hair working rides that impressionable young children will see.

Oh no who will protect our vulnerable children from tattoos and pink hair!? as long as they uphold the Disney level of service I couldn’t care less how many tattoos or piercings they have.

 

[Chi84]

It is not subjective. It is objectively better for a family oriented company to not have people with tattoos and piercings and pink hair working rides that impressionable young children will see.

Have you been to WDW in the last 15 years? It’s the moms and dads of those impressionable children who have the tattoos and piercings.

Times change. What is acceptable in appearance changes.

 

[Andrew C]

They are supposed to be playing a role. Like in a movie. So what you wear, etc. should align with that role. Unless Disney decides they are no longer cast members in a show.

Everything else is irrelevant. IMO.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

None of that affects or hurts children in any way.

Everything children see and experience affects them in some way. Hurts is a different discussion.

On one extreme - you have a conservative family that doesn’t want children to see extreme looks (tattoos, hair, piercings, etc.) and on another extreme you have liberal families that want children to see that.

Ideally - a company like Disney balances in the middle - which is exactly what they are doing I think.

 

[UNCgolf]

Everything children see and experience affects them in some way. Hurts is a different discussion.

On one extreme - you have a conservative family that doesn’t want children to see extreme looks (tattoos, hair, piercings, etc.) and on another extreme you have liberal families that want children to see that.

Ideally - a company like Disney balances in the middle - which is exactly what they are doing I think.

I'm not sure liberal families WANT children to see that; I just think they don't care. Kids are going to see it in every day life anyways. I also don't think tattoos, piercings, or hair dye is an extreme look -- tattoos and piercings could be extreme depending on the volume, but someone having a single nose ring or one tattoo is something you'll probably see multiple times every day if you're just out and about in the world.

Also, there are plenty of conservatives with tattoos, and often a lot of them.

Regardless, I think Disney having some kind of standards makes sense, and certain positions should have stricter standards than others.

 

[networkpro]

Have you been to WDW in the last 15 years? It’s the moms and dads of those impressionable children who have the tattoos and piercings.

Times change. What is acceptable in appearance changes.

Especially man-buns

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Regardless, I think Disney having some kind of standards makes sense, and certain positions should have stricter standards than others.

Yes. I kinda liked the original Disney look because it was so extreme it set them apart. It was part of the “Disney difference.”

But the current standards are still more strict than sea world and soon universal - so that’s good.