Disney4me Posted August 8 Report Posted August 8 We had so much fun at last night’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the first of the season, but there was something new that had only been a rumor until we saw it in person. New Cast Member Costumes You’d likely heard all the whispers about Cast Member costumes for the party were changing, and we found out last night that those rumors were TRUE. We spoke to some Cast Members who told us their new costumes are much lighter and more comfortable than the previous costumes, but we understand why so many people are mourning the loss of the colorful, fun, whimsical costumes from years past. In fact, we went to social media to ask what you all REALLY think, and to say you have thoughts would be an understatement. When the initial rumor came out, a lot of Disney fans were thrown off by the color scheme. The old costumes are pictured below, just in case you don’t remember what they look like. They were super bright, colorful, and many described them as whimsical, which we agree with. Many Cast Members enjoyed working on party nights for the costumes themselves, though they were pretty warm thanks to the type of fabric used. Former Cast Member costumes at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party That Florida sun can get dangerous fast, especially since Cast Members were usually on site around 3:30 PM to begin helping people entering the park at 4 for the party, and during the summer, the sun doesn’t go down until around 9 PM. That’s nearly six hours in the blazing sun in hot costumes, so from a practicality standpoint, we can understand. Some of you feel the same way — Instagram user @tatteddisneydad_ hopped on our Instagram post about the change and commented, “They look way more comfortable…. not so many layers and probably not so hot…… could’ve kept the coloring though of the other ones because that was fun.” New Cast Member costumes Another Instagram user, @magic.is.calling, put what a lot of people are feeling into words really well, saying, “I think everyone agrees, we LOVE the company making positive changes for the cast members to be more comfortable, but the color scheme is not fun. Bright colors make sense to stand out from the crowds!” Bright colors aren’t only fun — they’re also much easier to spot at night. Cast Members did confirm with us last night that these costumes don’t glow in the dark, meaning that when the sun goes down, the darker color scheme will likely be harder to identify. Instagram user @kris.plum commented, “I just hope they’re able to be seen in the dark. So many kiddos are told to “find a Cast Member for help” when they get lost in the park! ” Another Instagram user, @mylifeasmaxime, commented something similar, saying, “Great dark uniform for a night event. Gonna be so easy to find cast members when you need help. Great job Disney.” Cast Member costume in a crowd of people Other users have commented on how some aspects of the costume are cute, but the entire thing as a whole just isn’t coming together well. User @goingtoguides commented, “The purple bat tie and hair bow are super cute, the stacking skeletons fabric pattern is super cute but something about the whole outfit is not super cute.” We’ve also got to point out a few comments that did make us snicker, simply because, well, they’ve got a point! Instagram user @mel.killough commented, “are these for mickey’s not so scary corporate cubicles? ” and @momminwiththemouse poked fun at Disney’s use of “go-away green,” the shade scientifically proven to encourage eyes to look away that they use a lot during construction projects, saying, “Disney is taking that “go away green” to the next level.” Cast Members on Main Street Overall, we’re so hoping these costumes are much more comfortable for Cast Members, because it’s VERY important to keep Cast Members happy! They make the magic, and keeping them comfortable in the Florida heat is incredibly important. We’ll miss the old costumes, that’s for sure, but we’re going to try to learn to love these too. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Halloween news! The ONE Way to Get a FULL-SIZE Candy Bar at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! 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