How long before we start seeing tattoos on Disney CM's?

[Chef Mickey]

I never said YOU said it-I specifically said “others”.

Regardless, I will ding you for the portion of this comment referring to Disney’s image. Why would you care? If I remember correctly, you had said in the past that women in thong bikinis are okay at a family friendly resort like Disney; that standard bikini bottoms looked like “diapers”. I find that funny that tattoos on CMs are something to lift an eyebrow at but guests parading in thongs at WDW are okay in your book.

Still think so because guests don't work for Disney. I don't think guests have to cover up tattoos either. I didn't say cast members should wear thong bikinis, did I?

Disney is the company. People working FOR Disney are subject to portraying the Disney look, however they choose to define it. Oh wait! They DO have the "Disney look." As long as it's not discriminatory, it's perfectly legal and something they should do.

 

[spock8113]

No,no, no. Not tattoos, Epidermal Flair©

Remember the big big Moustache memo. (Sorry Tim, no park for you, come back one year!)

Doesn’t anyone remember Mr. Guder?

 

[Smooth]

Celebrities like Megan Fox, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Britney Spears, and most recently, Melanie Griffith have all endured the tattoo removal process, joining a slew of others who have helped the tattoo removal industry increase by 440 percent over the last 10 years, Market Watch recently reported. But the fun doesn't stop there. According to research firm IBISWorld, "The tattoo removal industry is still growing and expected to hit $83.2 million over the next four years.

 

[disney4life2008]

Tattoos are a very touchy subject for a company that still frowns on facial hair. But as long as you can cover up the former and shave the latter, all good.

Idk i have seen numerous guys at Disney world who are cms who look like they just crawled out of bed.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Idk i have seen numerous guys at Disney world who are cms who look like they just crawled out of bed.

Those are the ones that party and you are wrong. They actually haven't been to bed yet, at least if they were anything like I was when I was young.

 

[King Panda 77]

Those are the ones that party and you are wrong. They actually haven't been to bed yet, at least if they were anything like I was when I was young.

They had invented beds back then ?

 

[Goofyernmost]

They had invented beds back then ?

No, but the straw mat and stone pillows were untouched.

 

[King Panda 77]

No, but the straw mat and stone pillows were untouched.

You had straw
Spot the posh person ...

 

[Goofyernmost]

You had straw
Spot the posh person ...

That's because I live in "merica! We was all rich. For us that was a status lower then serf. Rich people had mattresses stuffed with money.

 

[Me 'Earties]

Still think so because guests don't work for Disney. I don't think guests have to cover up tattoos either. I didn't say cast members should wear thong bikinis, did I?

Disney is the company. People working FOR Disney are subject to portraying the Disney look, however they choose to define it. Oh wait! They DO have the "Disney look." As long as it's not discriminatory, it's perfectly legal and something they should do.

Please, Newman. I know what you were insinuating-that CMs shouldn’t have visible tattoos; not the guests (we were talking about tats in the workplace, after all). Nor did I ever imply that you thought guests should cover up tattoos/that you thought employees could wear inappropriate bathing suits. But I still do find it hilarious that you say WDW is a family friendly place, therefore, tattoos on employees should not be visible (which I do agree with), but yet guests wearing inappropriate attire in the same family friendly resort is okay. It’s just semantics from you.

 

[Chef Mickey]

Please, Newman. I know what you were insinuating-that CMs shouldn’t have visible tattoos; not the guests (we were talking about tats in the workplace, after all). Nor did I ever imply that you thought guests should cover up tattoos/that you thought employees could wear inappropriate bathing suits. But I still do find it hilarious that you say WDW is a family friendly place, therefore, tattoos on employees should not be visible (which I do agree with), but yet guests wearing inappropriate attire in the same family friendly resort is okay. It’s just semantics from you.

I’m biased. I’m still 100% correct on the image thing, though.

 

[thomas998]

I think eventually it will be allowed to a certain degree simply because of the popularity of tattoos lately. It will always matter what the tattoos are though (just like you can't wear a t-shirt to the parks with swear words for example). Also, I'm sure characters will never ever be able to display their tattoos for obvious reasons.
Having said that, I really don't like that you compare tattoos to being untidy/dirty. A piece of art on someone's body is not the same as a food stain.

Actually a food stain is not that big a deal, accidents happen and if it happens at the wrong time you are stuck with a stain on your clothes until you get a chance to change it... A tattoo on the other hand was purposely obtained so a pretty big difference. I don't see them as untidy, just a symbol that the person doesn't think past his/her nose. Tattoos might seem cool when they are new but given time they don't stay that way, ink spread, skin stretches and what might have looked like a cute tropical fish starts looking like something a cat threw up.

I hope they never relax the policy on tattoos. I know when I interview someone for a job that if I see a tattoo they won't be hired. I want people that think before they do something and a tattoo is a clear sign they don't.

 

[copcarguyp71]

My personal experience is that in essence I have no problem with tattoos.

That being said I have over 50 hours of chair time being tattooed...I also own a business in which my employees and family depend on me closing deals to provide for them. As such I have chosen to have my tattoos placed where I can cover them when wearing a t-shirt, polo shirt and cargo shorts lest I be judged poorly by someone I am trying to impress with my acumen. Many people are surprised to find out how extensive my work is when they do see it. The only thing that is visible is my wedding ring tattoo that I had done for our 20th anniversary.

All of that having been said...it is a slippery slope for Disney. At what point is the little mermaid as a tattoo any different than a mermaid/siren tattoo with only a very little of her naughty bits covered by her arm or hair? If you modify your body you need to accept that there are circumstances that you will be judged. Right or wrong it is society and you are not going to change it. Even with all of the ink I have chosen to have had done I would prefer to not see inked cast members. Does this make me a hypocrite? Maybe, but there it is...my $0.02

 

[ljransom]

Nowhere i know of in the UK discriminates people with tattoos, it's frowned upon to. It's the same as not hiring someone for a job because they wear a head scarf. People who have a problem with tattoos need to grow up and get with the times, that includes Disney. Obviously there are exceptions such as facial tattoos, offensive tattoos etc.

 

[graphite1326]

A cool thing about ignorant people is that most of them are old, unhappy old people and will die soon enough

We are not ignorant nor unhappy. Just don't care if we hurt your little feelings anymore.

 

[drizgirl]

Nowhere i know of in the UK discriminates people with tattoos, it's frowned upon to. It's the same as not hiring someone for a job because they wear a head scarf. People who have a problem with tattoos need to grow up and get with the times, that includes Disney. Obviously there are exceptions such as facial tattoos, offensive tattoos etc.

So tattoos are a religion?

 

[wombat]

So it seems that in today's age it's becoming the trend for more and more people to have tattoos. My wife and I are tattoo free and if I'm honest I've never liked the look of tattoos and find them kind of ugly. That being said I'm sure there's some people who find me kind of ugly too, so I'm not suggesting people shouldn't get tattoos based on my tastes and it's up to them what they do with their bodies. I also understand that a person's desire to have a tattoo doesn't reflect on their ability to do a certain type of job, so for instance we shouldn't think a doctor with tattoos is any less qualified or capable than one without them. Basically I'm firstly trying to clarify here that I have no issue with those who want or have tattoos, neither am I questioning their choice to have them.

I do however applaud certain companies rules such as Disney's, to have their employees cover their tattoos up whilst in front of their customers. Whilst I accept some think this 'discriminatory' (and technically is probably is), I find it on a par with expecting employees to dress to a certain standard as appearances are important to many companies and their customers expect and demand a certain image from their employees.

However times are a changing as they say and where I work in the UK used to enforce the rule of tattoos not being visible at work, a few years ago however they let that slide and now several colleagues openly display their tattoos. Now some of these people are my friends and I certainly don't judge them for having them, also they have no effect on their in work performance which is why they're there at the end of the day. But (apologies to you tattoo people) I find big tattoos and especially neck, face and hand ones really off putting and really hope in a few years time I'm not seeing them on Disney CM's as I visit the parks. I compare it to CM's looking untidy or wearing food stained or dirty clothing whilst on duty, it's an appearance issue more than anything else.

But with the way things are going and the current popularity of multiple tattoos all over people's bodies, how long do you think it will be before we see CM's allowed to display them?

Just waiting to see Snow White with a tramp stamp on the back of her neck

 

[King Panda 77]

Just waiting to see Snow White with a tramp stamp on the back of her neck

" Tramp Stamp " , a lower back tattoo.


Just saying

 

[deenice76]

So it seems that in today's age it's becoming the trend for more and more people to have tattoos. My wife and I are tattoo free and if I'm honest I've never liked the look of tattoos and find them kind of ugly. That being said I'm sure there's some people who find me kind of ugly too, so I'm not suggesting people shouldn't get tattoos based on my tastes and it's up to them what they do with their bodies. I also understand that a person's desire to have a tattoo doesn't reflect on their ability to do a certain type of job, so for instance we shouldn't think a doctor with tattoos is any less qualified or capable than one without them. Basically I'm firstly trying to clarify here that I have no issue with those who want or have tattoos, neither am I questioning their choice to have them.

I do however applaud certain companies rules such as Disney's, to have their employees cover their tattoos up whilst in front of their customers. Whilst I accept some think this 'discriminatory' (and technically is probably is), I find it on a par with expecting employees to dress to a certain standard as appearances are important to many companies and their customers expect and demand a certain image from their employees.

However times are a changing as they say and where I work in the UK used to enforce the rule of tattoos not being visible at work, a few years ago however they let that slide and now several colleagues openly display their tattoos. Now some of these people are my friends and I certainly don't judge them for having them, also they have no effect on their in work performance which is why they're there at the end of the day. But (apologies to you tattoo people) I find big tattoos and especially neck, face and hand ones really off putting and really hope in a few years time I'm not seeing them on Disney CM's as I visit the parks. I compare it to CM's looking untidy or wearing food stained or dirty clothing whilst on duty, it's an appearance issue more than anything else.

But with the way things are going and the current popularity of multiple tattoos all over people's bodies, how long do you think it will be before we see CM's allowed to display them?

Well said. I agree as well. I don’t discriminate, but I don’t want it shoved down my kids throats either. With the extreme political correct society we are living in, the only type of society our children will ever know, I am afraid that it will be against one’s rights to have to cover up tattoos. My kids teacher have them openly displayed and I personally find it unprofessional. I guess we’ll see!

 

[MichaelaSP]

So it seems that in today's age it's becoming the trend for more and more people to have tattoos. My wife and I are tattoo free and if I'm honest I've never liked the look of tattoos and find them kind of ugly. That being said I'm sure there's some people who find me kind of ugly too, so I'm not suggesting people shouldn't get tattoos based on my tastes and it's up to them what they do with their bodies. I also understand that a person's desire to have a tattoo doesn't reflect on their ability to do a certain type of job, so for instance we shouldn't think a doctor with tattoos is any less qualified or capable than one without them. Basically I'm firstly trying to clarify here that I have no issue with those who want or have tattoos, neither am I questioning their choice to have them.

I do however applaud certain companies rules such as Disney's, to have their employees cover their tattoos up whilst in front of their customers. Whilst I accept some think this 'discriminatory' (and technically is probably is), I find it on a par with expecting employees to dress to a certain standard as appearances are important to many companies and their customers expect and demand a certain image from their employees.

However times are a changing as they say and where I work in the UK used to enforce the rule of tattoos not being visible at work, a few years ago however they let that slide and now several colleagues openly display their tattoos. Now some of these people are my friends and I certainly don't judge them for having them, also they have no effect on their in work performance which is why they're there at the end of the day. But (apologies to you tattoo people) I find big tattoos and especially neck, face and hand ones really off putting and really hope in a few years time I'm not seeing them on Disney CM's as I visit the parks. I compare it to CM's looking untidy or wearing food stained or dirty clothing whilst on duty, it's an appearance issue more than anything else.

But with the way things are going and the current popularity of multiple tattoos all over people's bodies, how long do you think it will be before we see CM's allowed to display them?

I like what you’ve said here and how you said it. I myself have at least eight tattoos and will get more, but I also totally agree that for places where a certain look is expected, like Disney, if I want to work there I have to look and dress their way.
Hopefully I will work there within the month and coming from 20+ years of military service it shouldn’t be too hard for me to adjust.
So again sir, well said.