Guest Accuses Disney World of Homophobia After He Was Kicked out of Park in Drag Costume

An off-duty Walt Disney World Resort cast member visited EPCOT in a costume he spent countless hours and thousands of dollars crafting. He was kicked out after ten minutes.

The Disney dress code explicitly bans costumes for guests 14 and older at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The rule protects character integrity (“There’s only one Cinderella!”) and prevents little ones from approaching a stranger dressed like their favorite Disney Princess.

Adult Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort guests circumvent the attire policy by Disney Bounding, which involves wearing regular clothing and accessories in color schemes/themes inspired by Disney characters. Others wear casual costume pieces resembling their on-screen favorites, like pajama onesies or hoodies.

Still, the Disney dress code has gray areas. When guests wear extravagant outfits that do not resemble a Disney or otherwise popular character, security cast members must quickly decide if they’re appropriate for the Disney parks.

One influencer and her daughter were asked to change when they wore ball gowns to Disneyland Park–not because they looked like Disney Princesses, but because the dresses dragging on the ground posed a safety issue. The Disney Park guest said she felt “targeted” because they’d repeatedly worn the same outfits to Walt Disney World Resort.

This week, an off-duty Disney cast member visited EPCOT to debut a complex outfit he’d spent significant time and money crafting. Brandon Boulton (@epcotboy220 on X and @kingofepcot on TikTok) accused the Central Florida Disney park of homophobia for kicking him out, self-identifying the outfit as drag:

https://www.tiktok.com/@kingofepcot/video/7379051759664155946?lang=en

“They didn’t let me into the park 🙃 am I just not allowed to express myself anymore? How about that Inclusion key?? Hmm????” Boulton wrote.

https://twitter.com/epcotboy220/status/1800334866032066679

In another post, he added, “I went home to change into an outfit I’ve waited over a year to wear and spent thousands on but I apparently looked like a costumes [sic.] character.”

https://twitter.com/epcotboy220/status/1800359819842334805

“Homophobia!” @SoLongToFall replied.

“Pretty much,” Boulton said.

https://twitter.com/epcotboy220/status/1800351707941183526

Boulton felt some of his coworkers needed to remember the Fifth Key, Inclusion, which The Walt Disney Company added in 2020. The Five Keys are the most essential guidelines that all Disney cast members must follow: Safety, Courtesy, Show, Efficiency, and Inclusion.

The way I’ve been treated lately had been very unfortunate and I hope that in the future, cast can be reminded of the Inclusion Key

https://twitter.com/epcotboy220/status/1800364884775030982

Boulton said a friendly park greeter leader offered to let him take a few photos before leaving EPCOT to change. Nevertheless, Boulton was proud of his design accomplishment and vowed not to let the unfortunate incident dull his sparkle:

I’ve always lived a life where people try to silence who I am inside. But I’ll continue to shine bright with LOVE & LIGHT 💗✨

https://twitter.com/epcotboy220/status/1800351627997807018

Was Brandon’s costume too much for Walt Disney World Resort? In the comments, share your opinion with us.