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These are the guidelines you will follow when you are working.
All College Program roles are "Costumed".

Cellular Phones and Pagers

Personal pagers, cellular phones, and personal digital assistants (i.e., Palm Pilots, etc.) may not be worn or carried during work hours. If extenuating circumstances exist and no other accommodation can be made, a pager may be allowed with management approval. Even with approval, pagers worn by costumed Cast Members must be concealed and operated on silent mode. Company-issued pagers or cell phones will be allowed if they are required for a specific business need.
 

Costumes

Costumes should be clean and neat at all times. If a costume change becomes necessary during your shift, you should report immediately to your Costuming location after consulting with your leader. Costumes must be worn as they are designed. For example, they should not be worn too loose, too tight, low on the hips, etc. Any questions pertaining to the fit of a costume should be addressed with Costuming to make sure the appearance meets the requirements for the "Disney Look."

As a reminder, you are responsible for the proper care and handling of all costume pieces issued to you. If an item is misplaced, altered by you, or damaged due to negligence, you will be required to pay for it. Costumes issued to you remain the property of the Walt Disney World® Resort and must be returned in good condition upon request or at time of termination or transfer.

When wearing a costume off property, remove your nametag and do not wear your costume for personal use. Your costume is not to be worn when visiting Walt Disney World® property as a guest.

Fingernails

Fingernails should be kept clean. If polish is used, it should be complementary to your skin tone. This includes deeper, richer shades of polish. Polishes that are not permitted include extremely bold or bright colors such as coral, hot pink, true red, neon, multicolor, gold or silver tones. Charms or decals on fingernails are not permitted. Fingernails should not exceed one-fourth of an inch (approximately 6 mm) beyond the fingertip.
 

Hair Confinement and Accessories

In keeping with the Disney Look and costume theming, the following guidelines for hair accessories apply:

• A plain barrette, comb or clip no larger than one inch (approximately 2.5 cm) wide and four inches (approximately 10 cm) long is acceptable. Headbands, hair ribbons or "scrunchies" are acceptable provided that they are no wider than one inch (2.5 cm).
• All accessories must be a neutral color (silver, gold, tortoiseshell, black, clear or pearl) or a solid color that matches the costume.
• No more than three small barrettes or combs may be worn at once.
• Hair accessories are for the express purpose of holding the hair away from the face and may not be worn as a decorative addition to the costume.

Headwear

The only hats and sun visors that may be worn are those issued by Costuming as part of the costume. Check with Costuming for the proper positioning of the hat.
 

Jewelry

• Rings, earrings and a classic business-style wristwatch are permitted.
• Necklaces, bracelets and ankle bracelets are not permitted. A medical-alert necklace, bracelet or ankle bracelet is acceptable.
• Earrings must be a simple, matched pair in gold, silver or a color that blends with the costume. One earring in each ear is permitted. Earrings may be clip-on or pierced and must be worn on the bottom of the earlobe. Post earrings may not exceed the size of a quarter. Hoop earrings no larger than a dime are also permitted.
• Aside from earrings as listed above, jewelry may not be worn in any visible body piercing. See previous section on "Body Alteration or Modification".
• Only one ring on each hand is permitted, with the exception being a wedding set. A ring may be worn on any finger.

Footwear

The required shoes for a costumed area differ based on the role and the theming of the costume. Cast Members should check with management prior to purchasing their work shoes and hosiery to ensure proper style and color. It is recommended that slip-resistant rubber-soled shoes be worn in food areas as a safety precaution. Approved shoes and socks are required the first day in costume.

• For areas requiring a dress shoe (most skirted costumes), women are required to provide their own leather pump-style shoes with a plain toe (no loafers, buckles or ornamentation). Flats are permitted, but platform shoes are not. Shoes should be polished and kept in good repair. Suede and canvas are not permitted. Unless otherwise specified, flesh-tone hosiery is required at all times.
• In areas where a leather athletic shoe is required (with the exception of Disney's Wide World of Sports), shoes should be solid in color with no contrasting logos or markings. Suede and canvas are not permitted. Socks worn with a costume should also be solid in color with no logos or markings and must extend at least to the top of the ankle. Shoes and socks must be clean and in good condition.
• While working at Disney's Wide World of Sports, a white or black leather lace-up athletic shoe is required. Multicolored stripes or logos are permitted on the shoe. Extreme styles such as platform shoes or shoes with lights, neon colors, wheels, etc. are not permitted.
• In certain limited areas, a role may require (or have an additional option for) shoes such as hiking boots, solid black beach sandals (lifeguards), steel-toe shoes, culinary clogs, etc. For specific guidelines on these shoes, please check with the Costuming area at your work location.

Skirt Lengths

There are standard skirt lengths for each costume. Please check with Costuming for further information if needed. When a costume with a full-length skirt is worn, it should be no longer than ankle length.
 

Undergarments

Cast Members are required to wear appropriate undergarments at all times. Patterned or colored undergarments that are visible when worn under light-colored costumes are not permitted.

A solid white crewneck or v-neck undershirt is permitted under costumes with a traditional neckline. Undershirts should be only minimally visible at the neckline and should not extend past the sleeves.