Riding crop costumes go bye bye - Page 5

tracilicious · 11-29-2005, 04:17 PM

I understand that viewpoint. I think it's unrealistic, because then they would have to hire primarily white people. I think it's realistic to cast a personallity type. They should definitely stick to that.

€uroMeinke · 11-29-2005, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tracilicious

I understand that viewpoint. I think it's unrealistic, because then they would have to hire primarily white people. I think it's realistic to cast a personallity type. They should definitely stick to that.

Not necessarily, New Orlean's Square would be perfect for African and Carribean Americans, Latinos and Litinas would be fine in Frontierland. Adeventureland is certainly open to a wide variety of cutlural and ethnic backgrounds. Fantasyland and Tomorrowland are wide open as well - just becasue the park opened in 1955 doesn't mean it has to be stuck there.

Capt Jack · 11-29-2005, 04:32 PM

doesnt "perfect" sound incredibly tedious/boring anyway?

Hades · 11-29-2005, 06:22 PM

Well, I'm going to throw my dos pesos in and just say that I am not dismayed, hurt or otherwise about the subject of this thread. I am of the large, strike that... very large persuation. I tip the scales at 298 pounds. Not healthy at all, as my doctor tells me. I'm constantly fighting the good fight to lose that weight as well. Needless to say, it makes costuming this body very difficult.

Working in the hotel shops, body image is not an issue, therefor the costumes don't have to be form flattering. Yet I would like to see the style of our costumes change for our department. We are a "Resort" destination (or they keep telling us that), and I think our costumes should reflect that feeling. I've long wanted the long sleeved mint and white striped shirt and gold and green ivy pattern tie we ware to go away. We were almost successful one year in having that happen, but Hideo Amamiya (president of the Disneyland Hotel back in the late '80's, early '90's) put a nix to that idea. We were so close to having a tasteful polo style shirt and complimenting slacks with embroidered DL Hotel logo on them. Hideo didn't have that image in his ideal for the hotel.

So we are still wearing the same costume that back in the mid '90's, Mark and Bryan of KLOS bestowed "Worse work costume" honors (even over the Hot Dog on a Stick franchise costume)! Yes, this costume is unflattering at ANY size! I know!

BTW, Ally, do you remember that one New Years Eve that they wanted you to wear the "Cigarette Girl" costume from the "Dick Tracy" stage show to sell glow ropes at the Hotel that evening?! You called in sick that night. What an opportunity lost!

Ponine · 11-30-2005, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Hades

BTW, Ally, do you remember that one New Years Eve that they wanted you to wear the "Cigarette Girl" costume from the "Dick Tracy" stage show to sell glow ropes at the Hotel that evening?! You called in sick that night. What an opportunity lost!

Ally!!! You didnt wear it?!?!? OMG, that was one of the cutest ones around!! I loved that... I think I have pics of it somewhere too.
(I started at the park the summer of Dick Tracy)
He's right Ally... opportunity lost...

xoxoxox

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-29-2005, 06:12 PM

Crap.

I'm an idiot, and I'm sorry.

I think iSm is doing a better job conveying what I couldn't. I consider Disneyland partly a show, and I have not problem with them hiring people that fit the "roles". That said, no matter how appealing the tour guide is, she better have the knowledge to do her job well.

My "flame" line was poorly worded and looking at it now I realize that it didn't not convey the joking attitude I meant it to.

Sorry to everyone!

tracilicious · 11-29-2005, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Crap.

I'm an idiot, and I'm sorry.

My "flame" line was poorly worded and looking at it now I realize that it didn't not convey the joking attitude I meant it to.

Sorry to everyone!

We still love you. I don't expect naturally skinny girls to understand.

Btw, in case my post made it sound like I'm pregnant, now, I'm definitely not. I meant that I have been pregnant two of the last three years. I have enough baby fat to lose already!

CoasterMatt · 11-29-2005, 06:54 PM

Yeah, nothing motivates cast members like putting them in goofy (pardon the pun) looking costumes...

I feel like I should be bringing drinks with umbrellas to guests in my outfit...

BarTopDancer · 11-30-2005, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

Yeah, nothing motivates cast members like putting them in goofy (pardon the pun) looking costumes...

I feel like I should be bringing drinks with umbrellas to guests in my outfit...

You should be working in the Tiki Room!

mistyisjafo · 11-30-2005, 01:12 PM

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You should be working in the Tiki Room!

Or teaching hoola lessons

11-29-2005, 04:17 PM	#1
tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	I understand that viewpoint. I think it's unrealistic, because then they would have to hire primarily white people. I think it's realistic to cast a personallity type. They should definitely stick to that. __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	doesnt "perfect" sound incredibly tedious/boring anyway? __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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Hades Silly Rabbit! Tricks are for kids! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 80	Well, I'm going to throw my dos pesos in and just say that I am not dismayed, hurt or otherwise about the subject of this thread. I am of the large, strike that... very large persuation. I tip the scales at 298 pounds. Not healthy at all, as my doctor tells me. I'm constantly fighting the good fight to lose that weight as well. Needless to say, it makes costuming this body very difficult. Working in the hotel shops, body image is not an issue, therefor the costumes don't have to be form flattering. Yet I would like to see the style of our costumes change for our department. We are a "Resort" destination (or they keep telling us that), and I think our costumes should reflect that feeling. I've long wanted the long sleeved mint and white striped shirt and gold and green ivy pattern tie we ware to go away. We were almost successful one year in having that happen, but Hideo Amamiya (president of the Disneyland Hotel back in the late '80's, early '90's) put a nix to that idea. We were so close to having a tasteful polo style shirt and complimenting slacks with embroidered DL Hotel logo on them. Hideo didn't have that image in his ideal for the hotel. So we are still wearing the same costume that back in the mid '90's, Mark and Bryan of KLOS bestowed "Worse work costume" honors (even over the Hot Dog on a Stick franchise costume)! Yes, this costume is unflattering at ANY size! I know! BTW, Ally, do you remember that one New Years Eve that they wanted you to wear the "Cigarette Girl" costume from the "Dick Tracy" stage show to sell glow ropes at the Hotel that evening?! You called in sick that night. What an opportunity lost! __________________ And you were waiting for the other shoe to drop?!!
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Crap. I'm an idiot, and I'm sorry. I think iSm is doing a better job conveying what I couldn't. I consider Disneyland partly a show, and I have not problem with them hiring people that fit the "roles". That said, no matter how appealing the tour guide is, she better have the knowledge to do her job well. My "flame" line was poorly worded and looking at it now I realize that it didn't not convey the joking attitude I meant it to. Sorry to everyone! __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Yeah, nothing motivates cast members like putting them in goofy (pardon the pun) looking costumes... I feel like I should be bringing drinks with umbrellas to guests in my outfit... __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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