Man Denied Admission to Busch Gardens for wearing a kilt

[Wareyin]

At 0:53 as he pulled out his sash. You can see the yellow badge of Sport Kilt company on his right side of his waist. It's the Royal Purple Sport Kilt.

https://sportkilt.com/product/9592/R...port-Kilt.html

From the link: "A plaid we created for sports teams and fans of the color purple!"

If you are wearing that, your claims that Busch Gardens insulted your heritage ring hollow.

[sailortats]

Here is a response from Busch Gardens:

The following was published on our Facebook Page yesterday:

There has been some debate on our Facebook pages about distinguishing true costumes vs. attire worn for cultural reasons. Our theme parks are inclusive and welcoming to guests of all cultures. We must adhere to a strict no-costume policy during our Halloween events to ensure guest safety, but we also recognize and accept guests wearing traditional clothing that represent their heritage. That differentiation can sometimes be subjective, as with this instance.

We regret any confusion this has caused, and have clarified that kilts are permitted in our parks during these special events, just as they are on a typical day. We welcome our kilt-wearing friends out to enjoy Howl-O-Scream.

We hope that this addresses any concerns you may have. If you have any further concerns, please feel free to contact us further. We hope to have you visit our park soon.

[Flavia]

As for Disney, this is an entirely separate company, but on online friend of mine just spent a week there whilst dressed as Bellle, with her BF dressed as the Beast, despite a similar rule. Mind you, she makes costumes for money and appears in the same at children's parties, so she is in fact a professional. They probably thought she actually was one of their employees.

At this time of year Disney has "Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party", & guests are allowed (& children are encouraged!) to wear costumes. They have some professionals show up (I can vouch for this), & the Disney cast members definitely know who's theirs & who isn't (if only because of which door they're going through!). All Disney demands at this time is that you do NOT pose for pictures with guests (though I'm sure they aren't enforcing that one so strictly if the party-goers don't make a huge deal out of it), & do NOT sign autographs as the characters. (I did see one pretty funny incident where an Ariel, who was clearly a sexier non-Disney version of the character, was "casually" being "chatted" with by two Disney guys. My guess is that they were REALLY worried she'd confuse some guests. But the woman had gone out of her way to make an evening-gown bottom to her dress (she had to walk, after all!), was carrying a purse, wasn't posing, etc.)

[GG]

I cannot think of any amusement park at any time where a man could be denied entry for wearing a kilt, no matter what kilt (or skirt) and with what it was combined. But so cultures are different.