The first night of Oogie Boogie Bash 2025 at Disney California Adventure was supposed to mark the start of another season of villains, parades, and mountains of Halloween candy. But before most guests even made it through the turnstiles, one TikTok user says his night took an unexpected turn — when Disney security stopped him at the entrance over his choice of costume.
The guest, who goes by @its_theamazon_guy online, posted a video that’s been spreading fast across TikTok and beyond. In it, he claims he was initially turned away from the sold-out Halloween event because of what he was wearing: a full Amazon delivery uniform.
@its_theamazon_guy PART 1| On Aug 17th, 2025 I was visiting Disney for its first night of OGGIE BOOGIE! I did my part of paying for my own tickets, transportation hotel and reading the fine print thoroughly in regards to the guidelines of the do’s and dont’s when visiting the special event costume party! As I walked passed the dog sniffing puppy, I felt a black cloud over me! I proceeded to the checkpoint and was first greeted by security bag checker! If you see in the video I am two parties behind the party he is currently checking but he focused on me! He asked was making a delivery and I stated no, I am here for Oogie Boogie, an halloween costume event! He said uh, (gave me a weird stare) and started calling his leadership! This is now when people are staring at me and the embarrassment starts!
In his caption, he spelled out what happened as he approached the checkpoint:
“PART 1 | On Aug 17th, 2025 I was visiting Disney for its first night of OGGIE BOOGIE! I did my part of paying for my own tickets, transportation hotel and reading the fine print thoroughly in regards to the guidelines of the do’s and dont’s when visiting the special event costume party! As I walked passed the dog sniffing puppy, I felt a black cloud over me! I proceeded to the checkpoint and was first greeted by security bag checker! If you see in the video I am two parties behind the party he is currently checking but he focused on me! He asked was making a delivery and I stated no, I am here for Oogie Boogie, an halloween costume event! He said uh, (gave me a weird stare) and started calling his leadership! This is now when people are staring at me and the embarrassment starts!”
It’s the kind of story tailor-made for viral traction: a guest thinks he’s in the clear, only to run into security pushback that seems to contradict Disney’s own written rules.
@its_theamazon_guy PART 2| …they told me I need to look less like a delivery driver for The Oogie Boogie event! THOUGHTS!
Costumes at Oogie Boogie Bash: Where Disney Draws the Line
Oogie Boogie Bash is one of the rare occasions when adults are allowed to wear full costumes in the park. Normally, Disney bars anyone over 14 from doing so to avoid confusion with actual Cast Members. But the Halloween party flips that rule, inviting guests of all ages to go all-out.
That said, there are limits. Adults can’t wear full-face masks. Nothing can be sharp or dangerous. And above all, you can’t dress in a way that could reasonably pass for a Disney Cast Member on the job.
The tricky part here is that the TikTokker wasn’t dressed like a Disney employee at all. His outfit was modeled after an Amazon worker, complete with uniform shirt and package prop. Still, Disney security apparently treated it like a red flag.
Why? One likely reason: if someone looked like a real delivery driver, they could be mistaken for someone with legitimate backstage access. Disney is notoriously protective of its behind-the-scenes areas, and anything that could blur those boundaries is usually shut down fast.
One TikTok commenter explained it this way:
“Someone else tried dressing up as well last year, I think UPS and was also denied access. They did state it was a safety risk as cast members may think you are delivering and you can potentially have access to unauthorized places in the park.”
Social Media Reacts
Reactions to the video were split — some siding with the guest, others defending Disney’s call.
A Twitch streamer and former Cast Member, StoredDragon, argued Disney wasn’t following its own written policy:
“As former cast member. He didn’t break any rules. 1. He dress up in Halloween bash that you are allow to dress up. Kids can wear mask but not adults. So in this case Disney is being Disney so technical you can report this and you able to comp this as complaint. For Disney not following their policy.”
Another commenter, Nydia Cassandra, pointed out that she’s seen far more confusing costumes make it through without issue:
“People dress as actual Cast Members all the time with name tags and all I don’t see them stopping them they think it’s cute. I’m sorry this happened to you.”
But not everyone was sympathetic. Some users accused the guest of dressing that way specifically to provoke attention.
One commenter, TaylorTots, wrote:
“You clearly dressed up as an Amazon worker in order to stir the pot. You want the smoke to hopefully collect money. This video isn’t even bad at all and you’re already talking about a case. You’re transparently looking for a problem with Disney employees, already recording and everything. It ain’t gonna work.”
Others, like Ace, argued that the rules were clear and that the guest was simply misinterpreting them:
“You’re not being targeted because you’re black you’re being targeted because you’re trying to take advantage of something that is only available for children. Children are allowed to wear costumes., you’re in Fort Coto, not wearing Oogie boogie attire, it’s a direct violation of their policy. You can’t be in full costume…”
Not the First Time
For long-time attendees, this isn’t new. Guests dressing in outfits that look “too real” have been flagged before.
One user, mindy_bas, recalled being stopped for wearing a custodial Cast Member costume with their spouse:
“My husband and I dressed as custodial CM. They told us we were in the wrong entrance. We said it was our costume for OB. They said we could not wear our name tags and we had to leave our scoopers behind.🤣 They did walk us into the park to take pictures with our scoopers and name tags on. Then they walked us back out. after we ditched the tags and scoopers we were allowed back in. We did not have a problem with that.”
That experience shows Disney sometimes allows a compromise — letting guests snap a few photos before requiring them to strip away anything that could confuse other visitors.
Disney’s Ever-Tightening Security
Anyone who has visited a Disney park in the past decade has noticed how security has evolved. Metal detectors, bag checks, K-9 units, and more visible guards are now the norm. Disney California Adventure is no different.
During a high-profile, sold-out event like Oogie Boogie Bash, where tens of thousands pour into the park in costume, Disney’s threshold for risk is even lower. From their perspective, letting someone wander around dressed as a delivery driver — even if it’s “just a costume” — isn’t worth the potential confusion.
What Happened Next
Though the TikTok video ends at the checkpoint, multiple commenters later reported spotting the guest inside Disney California Adventure later that same night. That suggests he was eventually admitted — possibly after removing or adjusting part of his outfit, or after a conversation with supervisors clarified the situation.
Whether he made it inside right away or had to modify his look, the controversy highlights a key takeaway for fans planning their own Halloween visit: just because it’s not on the banned list doesn’t mean it’ll pass security.
For most guests, Oogie Boogie Bash is still the highlight of the Halloween season — a chance to trick-or-treat through immersive trails, see villains who rarely appear elsewhere, and cap off the night with the “Frightfully Fun Parade.”
But for one TikTokker, the memory of opening night will be less about candy and more about what Disney security decided was just a little too realistic of a costume.
