News The 'Disney Look' to be further relaxed at Walt Disney World

[Raineman]

I'm still kinda confused about this, and the reason that I say that is because I've seen plenty of CMs over the last few years that had beards longer than a quarter of an inch. Overall, I'm ok with this. I don't really see it as a big deal or anything. If a little facial hair and a necklace or bracelet is going to ruin the Disney magic for you, then you may or may not be overreacting.

Huh? Constantly deconstructing and decrying the excruciating minutia of every single decision by Disney? That's not overreacting, and it never happens here. You just don't understand the profound impact that facial hair or jewelery on a CM has on my life.

 

[mdcpr]

And in third world countries, if you are obese you are considered upper class since you are perceived to eat well.

Even third world countries have an upper class where women dress in Gucci, men dress in Armani and they are not obese. What you are referring to are a handful of countries, and this is no longer the norm.

 

[lebeau]

There is a talent pool. The only catch is that Disney actually follow the rules and hires cast members with proper documentation to legally work in the USA.

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

It is a well known fact that if you have a beard, you are evil.
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For those who aren't complete nerds, this is Garth Knight, evil twin to Michael Knight from Knight Rider

 

[RobbinsDad]

These hippies with beards and bracelets need to get off my lawn. -- Walt Disney

 

[The Empress Lilly]

I'm fairly liberal. I don't care if the guy fetching me my hotdog turned up for work sporting a ZZ-top beard and dressed in red lingerie. Whatevs.

 

[Minthorne]

I'm fairly liberal. I don't care if the guy fetching me my hotdog turned up for work sporting a ZZ-top beard and dressed in red lingerie. Whatevs.

That’s actually an up-charge after hours event at the Diamond Horseshoe. It is all you can eat foot-longs though...

 

[Mouse Trap]

People who are saying the "little details" in appearance matter or the cast members are "playing a role in the parks" are downright delusional. You don't seriously believe appearance has anything to do with that, do you?

If this was true and actually mattered then each land should have appearance guidelines that are reflective of time period/movie/IP/etc that they are working in.

I'm not saying that Disney should allow ALL sorts of appearance, but it's laughable reading the reasons why Disney shouldn't be more progressive and open with their appearance standards.

 

[Tom Morrow]

If this bothers you at all, you are probably a boomer.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

Disney's new look.

Funny... They had no problem with Dreamfinder.

 

[Lilofan]

I'm fairly liberal. I don't care if the guy fetching me my hotdog turned up for work sporting a ZZ-top beard and dressed in red lingerie. Whatevs.

Then are you sure if the guy is really a guy?

 

[KBLovedDisney]

So does this new policy go towards face character CMs as well? I mean Eric sporting facial hair may not look so...

...nevermind

 

[The Empress Lilly]

Then are you sure if the guy is really a guy?

I don't care to begin with. Whichever of today's 720 genders works for you.

 

[mitchiavelli]

HILARIOUS responses all round! Keep it going guys!

 

[MrMcDuck]

If this bothers you at all, you are probably a boomer.

Or, as in my case, a millennial that doesn't agree with my generation on a number of things.

 

[BigThunderMatt]

That all? I'm not trying to be mean, but there's a serious issue with way overweight CMs, and kind of breaks your narrative. It says a lot about the working poor and how that affects their health and appearance. I think being worried about stubble and beards and necklaces are the least of their concerns.

Based on their signature, they're barely out of high school. And if they truly were on the DCP they were very much the sycophantic type of CP Cast Member I despised having to work with.

 

[tirian]

I don't care to begin with. Whichever of today's 720 genders works for you.

Ahem. Make that 721. I invented a new one five minutes ago.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Ahem. Make that 721. I invented a new one five minutes ago.

Yeah, but after the first 600, it's just nonsensical.

 

[Nunu]

No problem with bracelet and necklace here. About the 1" beard, I don't particularly like it, I prefer a more polished look on CM's. I get that times change, though.

As long as beards are well kept (clean, combed and neat), I'm ok. Also, I'd rather not have a disheveled bearded dude preparing and handling my food. Standards should apply to this new guideline, imo.

 

[Lilofan]

No problem with bracelet and necklace here. About the 1" beard, I don't particularly like it, I prefer a more polished look on CM's. I get that times change, though.

As long as beards are well kept (clean, combed and neat), I'm ok. Also, I'd rather not have a disheveled bearded dude preparing and handling my food. Standards should apply to this new guideline, imo.

Looks like Disney look for beards includes kitchen staff that cook and prepare guest food. I always look before I eat and if it's not acceptable I send it back!