Mouse Trap
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This guy is far from the director. I'd say production designer is a fitting title... but yes I get your point even though the whole "CAST" member thing is a farce.
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News The 'Disney Look' to be further relaxed at Walt Disney World
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This guy is far from the director. I'd say production designer is a fitting title... but yes I get your point even though the whole "CAST" member thing is a farce.
There are Disney grooming policies and Joe that does whatever he damn pleases.View attachment 419679
But we're all okay with this guy's appearance who is infinitely more visible than just about any singular cast member in the parks, huh?
WondersOfLife
Blink, blink. Breathe, breathe. Day in, day out.
Obese people can still look professional, my friend. I have NO idea what you are trying to argue.
WondersOfLife
Blink, blink. Breathe, breathe. Day in, day out.
That's when I'm happy that you're not the director of the performance.
ToTBellHop
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The director has no requirements for the build and body type of the actors but cares if they have stubble?
Mouse Trap
Well-Known Member
Very solid point actually. Not that I agree with it, but many others have pushed down this rabbit hole.
lazyboy97o
Well-Known Member
If it is a farce then why not just do away with the costumes and dress code? That would be a far more meaningful change in terms of keeping with current trends, allowing personal expression and attracting labor.
TrainsOfDisney
Well-Known Member
I’ve met a few imagineers that have crazy color hair, body piercings, etc. - they are not working at the parks. They don’t fall under that standard.
Mouse Trap
Well-Known Member
Taking it to the extreme vs a small freedom.
_caleb
Well-Known Member
I’m pretty sure the change in policy is related to ongoing religious discrimination claims. You may remember the case back in 2013 when a Sikh employee successfully challenged the Disney Look policy regarding his beard and turban:
www.orlandosentinel.com
Sikhs also do not cut their hair or trim their beards, and wear bracelets called “Kara.”
Disney’s effort to relate to and reflect a more diverse audience is not new. Consider the diversity seen on the Disney channel and in films. From a PR and customer service perspective, it makes sense that Disney would want Cast Members at the parks to retain their cultures.
ACLU: Sikh employee at Disney wins right to wear turban, full beard
A Sikh worker at Walt Disney World has won the right to wear a turban and long, tied beard in view of theme park guests, the American Civil Liberties Union said this week. The ACLU announced that D…
www.orlandosentinel.com
Sikhs also do not cut their hair or trim their beards, and wear bracelets called “Kara.”
Disney’s effort to relate to and reflect a more diverse audience is not new. Consider the diversity seen on the Disney channel and in films. From a PR and customer service perspective, it makes sense that Disney would want Cast Members at the parks to retain their cultures.
Ariel1986
Well-Known Member
Oh the humanity!
If only those Michelin Star judges had known who was really in the kitchen...
lazyboy97o
Well-Known Member
The “extreme” actually addresses the issues that are supposedly behind this change. The small freedom of adding jewelry and other accessories that are now allowed directly contradicts the whole point of the costume. How many accessories and personal items should be allowed? Why is one bracelet okay but not two? It’s just two little things.
Thanks for sharing. Not only staff retain their cultures and beliefs but guests also. I came across two guests praying on little carpets at the end of Streets of America at DHS in a corner by the bushes.I’m pretty sure the change in policy is related to ongoing religious discrimination claims. You may remember the case back in 2013 when a Sikh employee successfully challenged the Disney Look policy regarding his beard and turban:
ACLU: Sikh employee at Disney wins right to wear turban, full beard
A Sikh worker at Walt Disney World has won the right to wear a turban and long, tied beard in view of theme park guests, the American Civil Liberties Union said this week. The ACLU announced that D…
Sikhs also do not cut their hair or trim their beards, and wear bracelets called “Kara.”
Disney’s effort to relate to and reflect a more diverse audience is not new. Consider the diversity seen on the Disney channel and in films. From a PR and customer service perspective, it makes sense that Disney would want Cast Members at the parks to retain their cultures.
Working so many hours in the kitchen and no time to be clean shaven.
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
Where’s Bob Chapek to act on your suggestions?
Mouse Trap
Well-Known Member
Never mentioned anything about CM's race/sex. I said appearance which includes varying factors for each time period including facial hair, shoes, glasses, watches, socks, etc... Which either do not or hardly change depending on which area of the park. If maintaining a "show" or "movie" appearance was a serious concern than Disney would adjust these based off of location.
And yes, totally okay with a Haunted Mansion CM wearing a bracelet of any color.
bubbles1812
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Honestly? Yeah, Id probably be ok with it because the truth is... I probably wouldn’t even notice it. I’m not one to typically scrutinize CMs that closely. Now if they had two bracelets pinned over their nipples? Ok, sure. But a pink bracelet isn’t going to ruin it for me. And it’s unlikely that the majority of CMs wouldn’t wear anything like that. It’ll mostly be subtle stuff, the way most people wear subtle stuff. The smiling robots get to feel a bit more human. Good for them.
It’s also not like management won’t be able to say something isn’t appropriate either. The same way ‘bosses’ are able to enforce the dress code in stores... and restaurants... and you know, everywhere.
This just seems like a whole lot of hullabaloo for nothin.’ But I’m a millennial and we wreck everything, so what do I know?
danlb_2000
Premium Member
So would you be ok if Disney got rid of costumes all together and everyone wore a generic uniform?
Mouse Trap
Well-Known Member
Most of these costumes don't accurately represent the time period/era/location they're working in. Should we ban non-slip shoes because those don't exist in the jungle or wild west? Should we ban the makeup CM's can wear too because perhaps it didn't exist then either? Those eyeglass frames and socks don't match the era either! There's no point in a costume if they are allowed to wear these things!
danlb_2000
Premium Member
Honestly? Yeah, Id probably be ok with it because the truth is... I probably wouldn’t even notice it. I’m not one to typically scrutinize CMs that closely. Now if they had two bracelets pinned over their nipples? Ok, sure. But a pink bracelet isn’t going to ruin it for me. And it’s unlikely that the majority of CMs wouldn’t wear anything like that. It’ll mostly be subtle stuff, the way most people wear subtle stuff. The smiling robots get to feel a bit more human. Good for them.
It’s also not like management won’t be able to say something isn’t appropriate either. The same way ‘bosses’ are able to enforce the dress code in stores... and restaurants... and you know, everywhere.
This just seems like a whole lot of hullabaloo for nothin.’ But I’m a millennial and we wreck everything, so what do I know?
The idea that the details don't matter has become more and more prevalent on this message board over the years. It's really sad because that is exactly what Disney management wants, people to not care about the details so they can save money by cutting them.