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    [Teen dressed as] Tinker Bell denied entry

    I just saw this video about a lady and her boyfriend who were denied entry to Animal Kingdom because they were dressed as Tinkerbell and Peter Pan.

    http://news.yahoo.com/video/oddnews-22772304/disney-world-refuses-admission-to-costumed-teen-29577467.html

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    There are several threads on this, including MP posted threads

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    My take away from the story: Studios CMs need to be reminded of rules.

    Save it for Halloween or a runDisney event, sweetie.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Drince88 View Post
    My take away from the story: Studios CMs need to be reminded of rules.
    Yep. I think the "funniest" thing about this particular story is that on another fan site....its the only decision that Disney's made that everyone pretty much agree they did the right thing not letting them in.
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    I just shook my head that she would think they could get into the parks dressed that way. I suppose some people don't know about the "no costumes" policy, but that just seems like a common sense thing to me. I'm very surprised they got into DHS. I agree with Drince, save it for Halloween or a runDisney event.

    Quote Originally Posted by dngnb8 View Post
    There are several threads on this, including MP posted threads
    If you're referring to the News forum, we often have multiple threads on the same story from different outlets, but you can't discuss topics in the News forum. The creation of this thread is perfectly fine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stan4d_steph View Post
    If you're referring to the News forum, we often have multiple threads on the same story from different outlets, but you can't discuss topics in the News forum. The creation of this thread is perfectly fine.
    Apparently, there were 6 threads on this. 5 started by MP auto-poster. I didnt remember all were autoposted. That raises a question.....

    Why 5 dup threads from auto-poster? Is this a tool that scans for news and makes automatic posts? Im curious about the functionality now.
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    I saw this yesterday on yahoo news and read some comments there. Even those people, who aren't as Disneyed as we are were saying, "EVERYONE knows you can't dress like that if it isn't Halloween!" LOL....

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    Phbbbt SNIFF! SNIFF! - She was just trying to get her 15 minutes of fame - SNIFF! SNIFF!

    How ridiculous! Where did she think she was going, COMIC-CON!! Anybody who's been to Disney parks knows full well adults in costumes aren't allowed into the parks! She was trying her best to cry for the cameras, but it looked and sounded so fake! I'm sure she just wanted more FREE clothes and other things from Disney!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by stan4d_steph View Post
    I just shook my head that she would think they could get into the parks dressed that way.
    For me the story isn't so much that she tried to do this in the first place. Heck, us online freaks know the rules far better than the general public, and I think it's not such an amazing thing that she tried to get in all dressed up. What makes this a story for me is her reaction, as if Disney did something wrong by not letting her in. In other words, someone told her NO and she freaked out about it. If it were me (well, not dressed up as Tink but say dressed up like a pirate) and I were told by Disney that I couldn't come in dressed that way, I just would have said "Oh well...", changed clothes, and gone on with my day. But her day was RUINED, her life was RUINED, her memories of WDW are all RUINED, all because she couldn't get her way. Really really sad that she was raised with this sense of entitlement that, whatever she wants to do, everyone else better let her do.
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    Quote Originally Posted by danyoung View Post
    For me the story isn't so much that she tried to do this in the first place. Heck, us online freaks know the rules far better than the general public, and I think it's not such an amazing thing that she tried to get in all dressed up. What makes this a story for me is her reaction, as if Disney did something wrong by not letting her in. In other words, someone told her NO and she freaked out about it. If it were me (well, not dressed up as Tink but say dressed up like a pirate) and I were told by Disney that I couldn't come in dressed that way, I just would have said "Oh well...", changed clothes, and gone on with my day. But her day was RUINED, her life was RUINED, her memories of WDW are all RUINED, all because she couldn't get her way. Really really sad that she was raised with this sense of entitlement that, whatever she wants to do, everyone else better let her do.

    Well said Dan. You hit the nail right on the head!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Toocherie View Post
    ...but I think it just encourages others--"hey, I can break the rules and then look sad and Disney will give me FREE stuff!"
    We have all heard about Disney doing things for guests who, well lets face it, dont deserve it. I think the precedence for bad guest behavior has already been set. It may not be so commonplace where we read about it on different Disney boards or blogs, but I am sure it happens on a daily basis.

    Quote Originally Posted by danyoung View Post
    Really really sad that she was raised with this sense of entitlement that, whatever she wants to do, everyone else better let her do.
    Like it was said above, I think Dan hit the nail on the head. Im as much as a Disney nut as the next person around these parts, but rules are rules. Instead of acknowledging that what they were trying to do, though (giving benefit of the doubt - which is still a stretch) maybe not maliciously, was against the rules, they went to the press, got on TV, made a scene after the fact. And I am willing to bet that this is after Disney gave them freebees.

    Im thinking that in contrast, if I accidentally pulled a "stupid guest trick" and Disney still tried to make things right, I would accept it graciously, thank them very much, and move on with my day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by danyoung View Post
    Heck, us online freaks ......

    Now I'm REALLY offended, Dan ..... online freaks. Hmph. Indeed.
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    I feel sorry for this young lady, she got a thought in her head for something fun to do with her boyfriend. Sometimes when you get a thought in your head you can’t let it go.
    In the video we see physically mature young women but mentally is she.

    I know of some gentlemen with white beards that have a hard time when they go to the Parks as they are use to being the center of attention myself included.
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    Man I would be really cross I my 10 year old threw a wobbler like that let alone a 15 year old! Pretty neat costume though she did a good job putting that together. I do suspect her boyfriend was somewhat relieved though!


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    Quote Originally Posted by scoobydooby View Post
    Man I would be really cross I my 10 year old threw a wobbler like that let alone a 15 year old! Pretty neat costume though she did a good job putting that together. I do suspect her boyfriend was somewhat relieved though!
    Yeah, where WERE her parents?

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    Im suspecting that she and her BF were locals and they are regular WDW guests. ie: if that is the case, I bet they go frequently without parents. (Very similar way that teens local to the different amusement parks across the country use them as hangouts.)

    And if she is a regular guest... she should be aware of the different rules regarding costumes.

    I was impressed, though, that she got her BF to dress up as Peter Pan.

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    She was certainly showing a LOT more boobage than the real Tink!


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    All I could think is "Yeah, Peter Pan TOTALLY wears an ear gauge."

    Fortunately my video cut out when she started crying.

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    I couldn't even bring myself to watch the video. I know Disney gave her the free clothes/fastpasses to avoid negative publicity, but I think it just encourages others--"hey, I can break the rules and then look sad and Disney will give me FREE stuff!"

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    Now if only Disney could enforce guests not having their ***** and guts hanging out of their clothing all will be well in the World.

     

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    She threw a tantrum. She should have been ignored. That's how we deal with toddler tantrums and if the cap fits....


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    Quote Originally Posted by scoobydooby View Post
    She threw a tantrum. She should have been ignored. That's how we deal with toddler tantrums and if the cap fits....
    The problem is that this is Disney. The negative PR they would get for "making" a girl cry and "destroying her dream" is far too great. Don't get me wrong, I think this girl is just a drama queen and needs to get over it, but I also see why Disney would be scared. People attack companies for almost everything these days. Can you imagine the heat they would get for denying a girl entry to the parks, ruining her lifelong dream and making her cry? That's all you'd hear. People would forget the rules. They'd forget how ridiculous it sounds. All they'd remember is the crying girl saying her dream was ruined because they wouldn't let her into the park. Disney HAD to do something.

    Now, if this had happened back when the park first opened, it'd be a different story. But in today's world, it's a sad reality.

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    Quote Originally Posted by iceman559 View Post
    The problem is that this is Disney. The negative PR they would get for "making" a girl cry and "destroying her dream" is far too great. Don't get me wrong, I think this girl is just a drama queen and needs to get over it, but I also see why Disney would be scared. People attack companies for almost everything these days. Can you imagine the heat they would get for denying a girl entry to the parks, ruining her lifelong dream and making her cry? That's all you'd hear. People would forget the rules. They'd forget how ridiculous it sounds. All they'd remember is the crying girl saying her dream was ruined because they wouldn't let her into the park. Disney HAD to do something.
    But Disney is getting the 'bad PR'. They did deny her entry unless she changed. To get around the 'I don't have anything to change into', they offered them clothing. But I don't see where Disney did anything else. Maybe I missed it.

    It's really the media and us who are not ignoring the tantrum.
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    Quote Originally Posted by iceman559 View Post
    The problem is that this is Disney. The negative PR they would get for "making" a girl cry and "destroying her dream" is far too great. Don't get me wrong, I think this girl is just a drama queen and needs to get over it, but I also see why Disney would be scared. People attack companies for almost everything these days. Can you imagine the heat they would get for denying a girl entry to the parks, ruining her lifelong dream and making her cry? That's all you'd hear. People would forget the rules. They'd forget how ridiculous it sounds. All they'd remember is the crying girl saying her dream was ruined because they wouldn't let her into the park. Disney HAD to do something.

    Now, if this had happened back when the park first opened, it'd be a different story. But in today's world, it's a sad reality.
    Didn't you just see how much ticket prices went up? I don't think they're that scared of a bit of negative publicity!

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    Quote Originally Posted by iceman559 View Post
    The problem is that this is Disney. The negative PR they would get for "making" a girl cry and "destroying her dream" is far too great. Don't get me wrong, I think this girl is just a drama queen and needs to get over it, but I also see why Disney would be scared. People attack companies for almost everything these days. Can you imagine the heat they would get for denying a girl entry to the parks, ruining her lifelong dream and making her cry? That's all you'd hear. People would forget the rules. They'd forget how ridiculous it sounds. All they'd remember is the crying girl saying her dream was ruined because they wouldn't let her into the park. Disney HAD to do something.

    Now, if this had happened back when the park first opened, it'd be a different story. But in today's world, it's a sad reality.
    But even those that don't drink the Kool Aid are on Disneys side. Most adults get why this is a rule. As far as this girl, she sought out the media. She tried to do something that was against the rules (whether she was aware of the rule or not), told "no", compensated for her trouble, and STILL cried "poor me" to the first Newsman that'd return her call. What audacity this 15 year old has!! Or worse yet her parents have, because I doubt they were unaware of this media stunt.

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