Cosplay is HUGE at the D23 Expo. Because of that I wanted to take some time to share with you not only D23’s official policy on costumes and dress code but also some tips about interacting with Cosplayers at the Expo.
Costume Information
All event attendees—including adults—may attend the D23 Expo dressed as their favorite Disney, Marvel and Star Wars Characters. Attendees in costume must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Costumes should be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, or violent. Guests may wear masks. However, masks must not obstruct vision and eyes must be visible at all times.
Guests who dress like Disney Characters may not pretend or imply that they are an official Disney Character. Creating lines or collecting money for pictures and/or signed autographs is not permitted. - Costumes should not drag on the ground.
Costumes should not contain sharp objects, pointed objects, or materials that may accidentally strike another guest.
Costumes should not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon. - Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused entry into the event unless his or her costume can be modified to meet the above standards. The appropriateness of the guest costume will be determined by Disney in its sole discretion.
Dress Code
In keeping with our family-friendly atmosphere, and for health and safety reasons, D23 Expo enforces a dress code. Proper attire must be worn at all times, including shirts and appropriate footwear. Clothing with rude, vulgar, or offensive language or graphics is not permitted at any time. Admission to D23 Expo may be denied if clothing is deemed by D23 Expo management to be inappropriate. Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended.
You want to remember when putting together your costume that you will be going through a bag check and metal detectors this year. Also, remember to respect the Cosplayers. If you want a photo ask, but if they say no accept that politely as they have panels and events they want to attend as well. Don’t pull or tug on their costumes, and remember Cosplay doesn’t mean consent. Sometimes people can get a little inappropriately handsey with Cosplayers, not only is this not acceptable it is in fact harassment.
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