Over the past few months, viral TikToks have shown Guests breaking the Disney dress code in a different, much more unusual way: Guests are going barefoot at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort.
If you’re wondering why anyone would stick their foot into the water on “it’s a small world” or Splash Mountain, you’re not alone. Thousands of TikTok users are asking the same question.
Obviously, this trend breaks multiple Disney Park rules. It’s important to keep your hands and feet inside attraction vehicles at all times for your safety and Disney’s dress code requires Guests wear shoes at all times.
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While you might not want to cool off your dogs, it might be tempting to avoid wet shoes by going barefoot on rides like Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure. Unfortunately, this is against the Disney Parks Code of Conduct. Instead, we recommend switching to sandals and utilizing available lockers for your dry shoes, mobile devices, and other valuable items.
If the EPA’s information is accurate, it looks like Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney Springs will to have to prepare for even more flooding in the future. And Guests will need to plan accordingly!
It might be uncomfortable to wear wet shoes at the Disney Parks, especially with the rain in swampy Florida. However, it’s against the Disney dress code to go barefoot at the Theme Parks. We recommend bringing spare flip flops, Crocs, or sandals to change into for water rides or rainy days!
The Disney Dress Code
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Before packing for a Disney vacation, it’s important to review the Disney dress code. From Disney:
Proper attire, including shoes and shirts, must be worn at all times. The parks are a casual, family-oriented environment. Ensuring that the parks are family-friendly is an important part of the Disney experience. In that spirit, we ask you to use your discretion and common sense.
Inappropriate Attire
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. Attire that is not appropriate for the parks—and which may result in refusal of admittance—includes but is not limited to:
Costumes and costume masks, which may not be worn by Guests 14 years of age or older.
Exceptions:
Specific Halloween and Christmas events. See below.
Some outfits inspired by Star Wars.
Clothing with objectionable material, including obscene language or graphics
Excessively torn clothing
Clothing which, by nature, exposes excessive portions of the skin that may be viewed as inappropriate for a family environment
Clothing that touches or drags on the ground
Clothing with multiple layers is subject to search upon entry
Objectionable tattoos
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Of course, at the Disney Water Parks – Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park – the rules are a bit different! Lockers and towels are available for rent to keep your valuables – including nice shoes – dry! From Disney:
Be prepared by wearing a secure fitting bathing suit to prevent those unexpected mishaps. I would also consider some form of water sandals, water shoes or flip flops as the pavement can get hot. Refrain from wearing any clothing with metal, as the metal may damage the attractions. You may also bring a cover-up for when you’re strolling around and you may bring your own towel or rent one for a fee. Be sure to bring clothing that will be comfortable for you throughout the day and don’t forget your sunscreen and hat.
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What shoes do you wear to Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort? Share your recommendations with us in the comments!
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