Male Cast Member Costumes

[Walter Elias Disney]

I have spent the last two days roaming the Walt Disney Resort with my family. Has anyone notice male cast members now wearing female costuming? For example: Friday evening a male with a beard wearing a dress in the Magic Kingdom- Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe cleaning tables, Saturday morning Animal Kingdom aviary male cast members with press on nails tater long painted red, Saturday afternoon in Epcot- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall a male with a beard dressed in Norwegian female costuming outside the restaurant. Is this something new at the Walt Disney Resort?

 

[Prince-1]

This thread should age well.

 

[Figgy1]

So sad to see men in dresses with a purse

 

[Walter Elias Disney]

So sad to see men in dresses with a purse View attachment 702250

Unfortunately, I can't see this as a equal discussion. This is traditional clothing where WDW clothing had been aligned to male/female expectations...Maybe it is time the do a complete overhaul on all costuming at the resort to be more inclusive.

 

[Figgy1]

Unfortunately, I can't see this as a equal discussion. This is traditional clothing where WDW clothing had been aligned to male/female expectations...Maybe it is time the do a complete overhaul on all costuming at the resort to be more inclusive.

We've been asked on more than one occasion to keep politics out of this

 

[MisterPenguin]

I have spent the last two days roaming the Walt Disney Resort with my family. Has anyone notice male cast members now wearing female costuming? For example: Friday evening a male with a beard wearing a dress in the Magic Kingdom- Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe cleaning tables, Saturday morning Animal Kingdom aviary male cast members with press on nails tater long painted red, Saturday afternoon in Epcot- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall a male with a beard dressed in Norwegian female costuming outside the restaurant. Is this something new at the Walt Disney Resort?

New-ish.

Disney updated it's "look" guidelines. Any CM can wear either the male or female version of their position's costuming.

I saw two Frontierland male CMs wearing the female skirts waiting for a parade. No one pointed. Heard no discussions of it. Same with the Black Santa.

Apparently, visitors to the MK just don't care and continue to sell out party nights.

See here:

https://disneycasting.net/downloads/wdpr/Disney_Look_Book.pdf

 

[Chi84]

It'll take some time, but people will get used to it. Any type of change is going to be more difficult or jarring for some than for others. If everyone just tries to remain respectful of others' personal decisions it makes things easier. The cast members are conforming to a dress code, the dress code has just changed.

 

[castlecake2.0]

Cast Members can wear any costume as long as it’s the complete costume and approved for the area.

I have spent the last two days roaming the Walt Disney Resort with my family. Has anyone notice male cast members now wearing female costuming? For example: Friday evening a male with a beard wearing a dress in the Magic Kingdom- Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe cleaning tables, Saturday morning Animal Kingdom aviary male cast members with press on nails tater long painted red, Saturday afternoon in Epcot- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall a male with a beard dressed in Norwegian female costuming outside the restaurant. Is this something new at the Walt Disney Resort?

 

[CntrlFlPete]

I have spent the last two days roaming the Walt Disney Resort with my family. Has anyone notice male cast members now wearing female costuming? For example: Friday evening a male with a beard wearing a dress in the Magic Kingdom- Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe cleaning tables, Saturday morning Animal Kingdom aviary male cast members with press on nails tater long painted red, Saturday afternoon in Epcot- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall a male with a beard dressed in Norwegian female costuming outside the restaurant. Is this something new at the Walt Disney Resort?

I've never seen (any) cast member w/ Red nail polish, but the other stuff, sure have, just about anytime I've been in the Magic Kingdom. I have seen guys w/ black nail polish throughout the Orlando resort.

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Maybe it is time the do a complete overhaul on all costuming at the resort to be more inclusive.

New costumes have been made more “inclusive” which equates = no more dresses and tight-fitted tops. If a guy wants to wear a dress, it shouldn’t bother you, because I’m sure you also saw plenty of women wearing the “men’s” costume but you didn’t notice since they were just wearing pants. Move on

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Is this something new at the Walt Disney Resort?

No, but you’ve been dead for over 50 years. Don’t you think it’s a little odd to come on here with your account set up as the dead man who founded the company that we discuss on here?

 

[Walter Elias Disney]

Not once did the original post state any politics or displeasure...The posting was strictly a question posted...PLEASE don't jump to conclusions.

 

[The Mom]

I have spent the last two days roaming the Walt Disney Resort with my family. Has anyone notice male cast members now wearing female costuming? For example: Friday evening a male with a beard wearing a dress in the Magic Kingdom- Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe cleaning tables, Saturday morning Animal Kingdom aviary male cast members with press on nails tater long painted red, Saturday afternoon in Epcot- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall a male with a beard dressed in Norwegian female costuming outside the restaurant. Is this something new at the Walt Disney Resort?

Yes.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I’ve seen it at Disneyland, haven’t been to wdw much since the change, I can’t remember if I saw it there or not.

What I HAVE seen at WDW is more and more shorts worn by Main Street Operations, those bother me more. That’s supposed to be a formal uniform for Main Street, they still wear long pants at Disneyland and it looks so much classier.

 

[MagicHappens1971]

I’ve seen it at Disneyland, haven’t been to wdw much since the change, I can’t remember if I saw it there or not.

What I HAVE seen at WDW is more and more shorts worn by Main Street Operations, those bother me more. That’s supposed to be a formal uniform for Main Street, they still wear long pants at Disneyland and it looks so much classier.

God forbid the CMs who work outside for hours in the Florida heat wear shorts

 

[Lilofan]

I’ve seen it at Disneyland, haven’t been to wdw much since the change, I can’t remember if I saw it there or not.

What I HAVE seen at WDW is more and more shorts worn by Main Street Operations, those bother me more. That’s supposed to be a formal uniform for Main Street, they still wear long pants at Disneyland and it looks so much classier.

Ever been to MK Jun-Aug in the brutally hot summer?

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

God forbid the CMs who work outside for hours in the Florida heat wear shorts

Wait…. Is THAT why the men like wearing the dresses at WDW!?

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Wait…. Is THAT why the men like wearing the dresses at WDW!?

I have known male-identifying CMs to wear the female costume because it is more comfortable

 

[NickMaio]

I have spent the last two days roaming the Walt Disney Resort with my family. Has anyone notice male cast members now wearing female costuming? For example: Friday evening a male with a beard wearing a dress in the Magic Kingdom- Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe cleaning tables, Saturday morning Animal Kingdom aviary male cast members with press on nails tater long painted red, Saturday afternoon in Epcot- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall a male with a beard dressed in Norwegian female costuming outside the restaurant. Is this something new at the Walt Disney Resort?

That's amazing......its about time.
So glad to hear.
I hope truly hope they keep this.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I’ve seen it at Disneyland, haven’t been to wdw much since the change, I can’t remember if I saw it there or not.

What I HAVE seen at WDW is more and more shorts worn by Main Street Operations, those bother me more. That’s supposed to be a formal uniform for Main Street, they still wear long pants at Disneyland and it looks so much classier.

And the women should be in corsets and bustles!