Originally Posted By MaryPoppinsBabyDaddy I am a lifelong Disneyland fanatic. Been visiting there an average of 2-3 times a year since I was a baby. I actually think I might have been conceived there since my parents went there on their honeymoon. Anywho, I was recently there with another Disneyland nerd fan a couple of weeks ago. We were enticed by the cool design of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. So we stepped in and checked out the merchandise and the detail in the woodwork and theming. My friend was interested in the princess makeover. She really couldn't resist the makeup and hair glitter. So she asked the cast member for pricing. We were handed a brochure and in a very not-so-Disney tone, the cast member told us it was for girls 12 and under. The glare from her eyes made us want to exit immediately. We felt discriminated against. I mean, looking at the pricing on the brochure, they just watched upwards of a $250 sale walk out the door! So I come home from my vacation and I find this on youtube. WTF? Clearly this princess is not under 12. Discuss: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV3OGPIy_vw" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...OGPIy_vw</a>
Originally Posted By EmmaJayne As far as I knew anyone could have their hair done there? I've got friend in their early 20's who had it done a year ago. I'm gettingarried at DL next year ad was contemplating gettingy hair done there too.. However I have often found Disney CM's a little rude when it comes to adults doing stuff aimed at children. In '09 I was 21 and purchased a Sleeping Beauty dress.. I tried it on in store and was told over and over 'but you can't wear it in the park' I tried to find some shows that would for me to match but was quickly told 'they won't fit you, this store is designed for children' and the girl behind the counter was so busy telling me over and over how weird it was that an adult bought the dress of themselves that she forgot to tale the security tag off it.. Luckily I tried it on again at y friends house that night and her Dad noticed but it was quite the hassle trying to get it fixed before I flew out to London in 2 days time ( at this point Disney really did go above and beyond at rectifying the problem). Now I know that as an adult I cannot wear a costume in the park and understand they felt the need to remind me. But I feel that once would have been sufficient and I didn't appreciate being told it was a children's store and the rude service. I was the only guest in there at the time as in 09 with the US economy in the tank, I'd have thought they'd have welcomed a guest who clearly had money to burn ( let's face it an adult paying for a princess dress and matching accessories is hardy sticking to a budget). I don't believe anyone at Disneyland should be made to feel bad for indulging in something a little childish. And with the outrageous BBB pricing you'd think they would welcome anyone willing to pay!!
Originally Posted By MaryPoppinsBabyDaddy Girl, if you can fit into a children's princess gown, nothin' should stop you!
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 "I don't believe anyone at Disneyland should be made to feel bad for indulging in something a little childish. And with the outrageous BBB pricing you'd think they would welcome anyone willing to pay!!" This! Disney could tap into a market if they had larger sizes of this stuff, and allowed adults to indulge too. It's really no fun when Disney CM's make you feel like a creep for trying to act a little youthful.
Originally Posted By TP2000 EmmaJayne>> "I was the only guest in there at the time as in 09 with the US economy in the tank, I'd have thought they'd have welcomed a guest who clearly had money to burn..." Actually, Disney did quite well in 2009. They earned a fiscal year profit of 3.3 Billion (with a B) Dollars for that year, and theme park attendance rose in Anaheim. Disneyland attendance was up %8.0 in '09 and DCA attendance was up %9.5 that year. There is no such thing as the Great Recession at Disneyland USA. The place is a money machine year in and year out.
Originally Posted By Bellella >I don't believe anyone at Disneyland should be made to feel bad for indulging in something a little childish.< Totally agree. That's why there are lots of long lines in Fantasyland and Toontown. And whenever I go to D-land I rush around and sing and dance like a kid in a candy store.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Are there any songs in particular that you prefer singing at DL?
Originally Posted By Yookeroo In Toontown I sing Norewegian black metal. A little "Ein Eim av Blod og Helvetesild" screamed to the top of my lungs usually goes over well.
Originally Posted By ksargen um, wow. I'd have said something in Town Hall if they were really rude. Disney 365 has stuff geared for adults and kids, and is along the same lines, only less on the princess theme, and more just glitter, glitter, glitter. Either way, yes, for the money, they can do grown up hair!
Originally Posted By tashajilek You would think with all the stupid looking ears,hats,lanyards,shirts and Disney accessories everyone wears who cares if an adult has their hair done or wears a princess dress? most adults that would be dressed up at DL as a princess surely wouldnt be mistaken as a CM.
Originally Posted By EmmaJayne ^^ I've always felt that way too but I can see it then leads to the awkward issue of where do you draw the line.. However I know of adults who have had their hair done so it seems like the OP just got caught up in a terrible experience.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I wonder what they would say if a dude asked to dress up in drag as a princess.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< I wonder what they would say if a dude asked to dress up in drag as a princess. >>> That could be the ode to San Francisco that you were asking about in the other thread.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros At the DCA Halloween party I was at a couple years ago, there was a trio of guys dressed as Lady Tremain, Anastasia, and Drusella. Not only were their costumes extremely well made, they were also in-character the entire night. They were beyond entertaining, with crowds of people watching them whereever they went (which could clearly lead to issues if they allowed it on a regular basis, but it was really fun for the small-scale party) It definitely took me a while to realize that they were guys (the give-away was that they were over 6' tall and had adams apples), but I think that one of my friends never quite figured it out. It was fun to allow it for a special event, but the circus-like atmosphere really wouldn't work as well for a regular day at the parks.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< They were beyond entertaining, with crowds of people watching them whereever they went >>> I hadn't thought about that issue. I had always understood that one of the primary reasons they don't want adults in the park in costume is that it may not be obvious to children which ones are guests and which are the real thing, and that could cause problems in several ways. But you bring up another issue: among all of the general public, there are certainly enough colorful people out there that someone could be in the park almost every day not only dressed in a costume, but acting "in character" the whole time such that they become part of the show. This definitely would be a no-no, and it would be difficult to restrict that activity while still allowing costumes.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "That could be the ode to San Francisco that you were asking about in the other thread." There's actually a drag bar in Orange County. I've been to it, but I don't remember what it's called. All I remember is that it was very seedy in there.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS That CM is full of poo. Because we dared them to, my DD's boyfriend and DLF8's son both had prince makeovers there and they are adults. They even got the shields and swords and everything.
