It’s no secret that guests flock to Disney to feel like they are living a real-life fairytale. From the moment you step into a Disney Park, you are immersed into a whole new world, and that overwhelming immersion can make you feel like anything is possible. And while Disney is a place where dreams come true, and there are so many things that can happen, there are also many things that can’t happen…
We think you’ll be surprised at some of the things that are NOT allowed at Disney. Be sure to take some notes so you don’t get in trouble with the big mouse on your next visit!
Check out some of the rules and regulations.
Appropriate Attire
No shoes… No shirt… You’ll have a problem! Proper attire must be worn at all times, including a shirt and shoes.
Sorry, adults! You may feel like a kid again at Disney, but you can’t dress like one. Only guests under the age of 14 can wear a costume — unless you are attending one of themed parties at the park, such as Mickey’s Not-S0-Scary Halloween Party.
During Times You’re Allowed To Wear A Costume, You May Not Pose With Other Guests
Adult costumes are allowed only during special themed parties, such as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. But during these special times, park rules prohibit you from signing autographs or posing for photographs with other park guests. There are official Disney employees who are paid to do that!
You might feel tempted to wear a gown fit for a princess while visiting Disney, but you will not be allowed to enter the park wearing clothing that drags on the ground. Clothing with multiple layers may also be searched (we’re looking at you, Joey).
Masks can only be worn by guests under the age of 14, and must provide unobstructed peripheral vision, with eyes fully seen at all times. The only exception to this rule is for medical purposes.
Security checks can be expected when visiting the parks. Be sure to double check your bags, parcels, clothing and other items before going through security, as the parks take this seriously.
Guests under the age of 14 must be with someone age 14 or older to enter the park. In addition to this, children under 7 will need to be with someone age 14 or older to board an attraction.
As much as we wish we could bring our furry friends with us, only service animals are allowed in the parks. Check out this adorable service dog at Disneyland getting his caricature drawn!
The park has the right to deny admission or ask a person to leave who is wearing clothing that is considered inappropriate. This includes clothing that could disrupt the experience of other guests.
It’s no surprise that you can’t bring in your own alcohol. However, you will be able to find alcoholic drinks within certain areas of the parks, because having a glass of wine while watching the fireworks is essential.
We know Disney is exciting, and it’s easy to want to run from one attraction to the next, but for safety reasons, running is prohibited (except in the case of Disney marathon, of course).
While there are a bunch of Disney blogs and forums noting that flash photography is prohibited in indoor attractions like Space Mountain, we couldn’t find this listed as an official rule on Disney’s site. It could be that it’s mostly frowned upon since a flash could distract others who are enjoying the ride.
Disney Has The Right To Use Guests’ Images Or Voices As They Please
Going to a Disney theme park means agreeing that your picture and voice may be recorded and used by Disney without you receiving payment of any kind. This is pretty standard language for most theme parks, but good to know regardless!
While this may seem like a faster way to make your way to your favorite attractions, you are not allowed to wear skates or shoes with built-in wheels at the parks.
This includes the right to close any park, restrict the number of people in the park and suspend or cancel any attraction or entertainment scheduled at the park. If you have anything special planned for your trip, double check hours and events at the parks beforehand.
Above all, it is important to remember the park has the right to deny admission or require a person already in the park to leave. Be sure to follow all of these rules, because who would ever want to be forced to leave the happiest place on Earth?!
