A young woman has hit back after being criticised for wearing a red T-shirt and gingham shorts to Disney World in Florida, with some online commenters branding her outfit 'inappropriate' and comparing her shorts to a 'nappy'. Jessie May, a regular visitor and former Disney employee, shared her outfit on TikTok, sparking a debate about the park's dress code.
Jessie, who wore a red top, low-rise red and white gingham shorts, a white handbag and Mickey ears, said she dressed for the high temperatures. In a follow-up video, she expressed surprise at the backlash, stating: 'Who knew wearing shorts and a T-shirt to Disney would cause this much of a stir?'
Critics argued that the shorts showed too much skin, with one person saying 'the shorts are maybe pushing it'. However, many defended her, with one commenter noting: 'It's shorts and a top, what's wrong with people?' Another added: 'I've seen people wear far worse at Disney.'
Jessie, who worked at the park through the Disney College Program, said she saw 'thousands' of guests in similar outfits during her time there. She argued that the Florida heat makes people want to wear as little as possible, and pointed out that her clothing complied with the park's rules, which prohibit excessively ripped or offensive clothing but allow shorts and tops.
A Disney spokesperson said: '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.' The park reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone deemed inappropriately dressed, with rules banning excessive skin exposure, offensive tattoos, and costumes for guests over 14.
