Tonight my daughter,son and I went to see Walt Disney on Ice, since my husband was part of the lights crew (he works for the city, and Disney had local boys to run the spot-lights)after the show he took us on a shortcut through the backstage area.He has done this every show for the last three nights by himself.He even talked to someone who works for Disney, and they said it would be fine for him to cut through.Tonight, though,we were almost to the door when a lady stopped us.She was upset that I had my children backstage.My husband explained that he had been part of the lights crew,but she was adamant that no children are allowed backstage.We apologized and walked out the door.Driving home,a fuzzy memory jumped out at me;something about Walt Disney and kids not being able to see the performers out of costume.Can anyone give me some details, or am I mistaken?Could there be legal ramifications from our actions tonight?
2006-08-19 17:10:14 · 5 answers · asked by munesliver 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I truly appreciate everyone concern on behalf of my children, but my children know that it is all just make believe, They enjoy Disney Cartoons, but they know that what is on a stage (or in this case, on an ice rink)is just people in costumes. It is not something that my husband and I told them, but what my daughter has said to me before. They are seven and eight years old, and quite mature for their ages, but they do still believe in Santa.
2006-08-19 17:55:58 · update #1
I use to work at Disney World in Orlando. Before anyone works at Disney they have to go through 3 days (at least it was back then) of Traditions Class. This is where they teach new employess all about Disney including their history and etc. The biggest thing always stressed was perserving the magic. People travel from all around the world and pay thousands of dollars to see Mickey Mouse. Disney wants everyone to believe that out of all of their parks and attractions that there is only one Mickey Mouse and meeting him is a magical experience. Employees were not allowed to take pictures "backstage" which is the behind the scenes area where only the employees are. This was because if someone were to take a picture of cinderella or any other character smoking a cigeratte and sold it to the tabloids the public would not see the character the same way anymore. This goes the same for the characters out of custome because what if a child were to see this then they won't idolize that character anymore. This is the same as telling a child there is no Santa Claus. Disney is VERY VERY image conscience. If nobody believes in the magic why would anyone come?
As far as the lady who stopped you she was doing her job, but taking it too seriously.
2006-08-19 17:27:16 · answer #1 · answered by lakecity21 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you pays $215 (consistent with individual) every time for a 7 hour "at the back of the curtain Magic" excursion in Walt Disney international that takes you at the back of the curtain at Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom. i think of it somewhat is greater sturdy to snag a holiday on Air rigidity One, so as that must be my decision.
2016-10-02 07:38:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt there would be legal issues,,,,although if your kids got a look at Mickey,, or one of the other characters with a human head,,,,,you may have done irreversible damage to their imagination and dreams,,,,,the next thing you know,,,you'll have to tell them that Santa Claus isn't real.
2006-08-19 17:21:35 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Biker 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are no legal ramifications. Should you have done it..no. It could spoil it for children to see them out of costume but legal??No.
2006-08-19 17:16:22 · answer #4 · answered by Shawn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It ruins the fantasy.
2006-08-19 17:47:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋