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New runDisney costume guidelines, just released!
You may know that Disney banned all costumes for adults in December after terrorist activities around the world. I emailed runDisney to find out what the rules are for running events, and they just released them a few minutes ago. Short answer: yes, you can run in costume, but you have to change before visiting the parks. The rules are quite detailed!
Disney reserves the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that is considered inappropriate or attire that could detract from the experience of other Guests. All participants and their Guests may dress as their favorite character, but must follow these guidelines as determined solely by Disney.
Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.
Guests who dress like Characters may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other Guests.
Costumes may not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another Guest.
For runDisney participants ages 13 and under:
Costumes and some masks may be worn, as long the mask does not cover the entire face and eyes are visible.
For runDisney participants ages 14 and older:
Layered costumes, that could conceal prohibited items, are not permitted (e.g. Jedi robes).
Costume props, including those that surround the entire body (e.g. Death Star, UP House) are not permitted.
Costumes may not reach or drag on the ground. (e.g. full-length Princess dresses)
Capes may be worn if the length does not go below the waist.
Themed T-shirts, blouses, sweatshirts, and hats are acceptable.
Acceptable accessories include: transparent wings, plastic light sabers, toy swords, and tutus. Headwear may be worn as long as it does not cover the face.
Guests may not wear masks of any kind.
Please note that while costumed attire may be worn during runDisney events, Guests 14 and older are not permitted to wear costumed attire in the theme parks. As a result, Guests may need to change their attire prior to visiting the parks after participating in a runDisney race.
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When I ran the Avengers in November, I couldn't believe the elaborate costumes some people were wearing. I couldn't even imagine walking, let alone run, a half marathon in what some were wearing.This the weekend of the Paris bombings and there were no restrictions at that time on costumes.
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I'm running the half and the full this weekend and I'll be interested to see how this plays out. People really pride themselves on their costumes at these races. The new guideline won't affect me as the best I do is a Disney inspired running skirt. Boring, I know.
It'll be interesting to see how they enforce this. I'm surprised - but not totally surprised - at how very late in the game they released this info. A LOT of runners are either already there or on their way when they put this out there. So that aspect is stupid.
Although I do think it's about time they curbed some of the craziness in costumes. The full mask thing has been in writing for years. Years! But Amy - who took one of our photos backstage at Avengers in DL? A gentleman in a full body covered Spiderman outfit. Completely covered from head to toe. Couldn't even see his eyes. It was skin tight, so hard to conceal anything, but still. That's a full mask if I've ever seen one!!
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It'll be interesting to see how they enforce this. I'm surprised - but not totally surprised - at how very late in the game they released this info. A LOT of runners are either already there or on their way when they put this out there. So that aspect is stupid.
Although I do think it's about time they curbed some of the craziness in costumes. The full mask thing has been in writing for years. Years! But Amy - who took one of our photos backstage at Avengers in DL? A gentleman in a full body covered Spiderman outfit. Completely covered from head to toe. Couldn't even see his eyes. It was skin tight, so hard to conceal anything, but still. That's a full mask if I've ever seen one!!
That's right Tanya!! I forgot all about him. Remember how "creeped out" we were too by his costume?!
I was also thinking of the guy at our pre-race meet up who was dressed like Gru from Guardians. Now that was a costume you could easily hide something...
So, to help pass the time a little during my final maintenance run today, I listened to a Podcast about the races this weekend. There was a lengthy discussion about some changes that have been made. A lot of those deal with security being tightened for the races and the extra security they have hired. A part of me felt a lot better knowing all that has been put in place to keep us safe; however, the other part of me is feeling more than a little bit nervous that something could happen.
When I volunteered in 2014, I was told about extra security at that time. Hidden, undercover type security. And we weren't supposed to know about it, but our team leader was interrupted and just blurted out the reason why he was interrupted. And then said "uhhhhh, don't tell anybody that!" So I guess security just gets more and more. That's OK though. I don't mind!
Yeah, spiderman was creeeepy!!! Whose phone was that pic on, do you remember? I don't have it.
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Just got back from cheering on some runners on the BW and I saw many costumes and even runners running with light sabers. It is pouring rain outside. too.
That was the pic in front of the big Mickey pumpkin, right? It's on my phone want me to send it to you?
Yes please!
And from what I'm reading on FB posts, it sounds like getting your costume accessories past security is a total crapshoot. Some are getting stopped and asked to toss their large items, and some are not. It's not consistent whatsoever.
Example: In the Dopey group on FB, one woman was asked to toss her American flag on a pole that she intended to carry the entire 10K. In the same post, others were posting pics of other runners who were running the race with their American flag poles. Completely inconsistent!
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