A Universal Orlando Resort guest recently sparked a heated debate over the Central Florida theme park’s dress code after being told her shirt violated the rules.
The guest, posting on TikTok as @mommashive, arrived at Universal Orlando Resort wearing a CHNGE brand shirt that read, “Women Don’t Owe You Shit.” According to the guest, Universal’s security team deemed the shirt “inappropriate” and informed her it violated the park’s dress code, which prohibits clothing with offensive language or content that could incite a disturbance.
@mommashive Apparently you cant wear @CHNGE shirts lol- also yes they FULLY took it away from me (i couldnt just put a jacket on top) #mommashive #universal #universalstudios #dresscode #dresscoded #disney #disneyworld #travelfamily
The guest was given two options: surrender the shirt or return to her hotel to change. To avoid upsetting her three children, she chose to hand over the shirt. “I could of went back to the hotel and changed,” she explained, “but I have 3 kids and they would SCREAM if we had to leave—did what had to be done.”
The incident sparked a flood of reactions on social media, with users divided over whether Universal Orlando Resort security’s decision was justified.
Some guests supported the park’s decision to enforce its rules.
“I mean it should have been pretty obvious that a shirt that has foul language in it isn’t allowed,” one Universal Parks fan wrote.
“I feel like this is on you though… you wore a shirt with a curse word on it,” said another. “I have the same shirt but I definitely wouldn’t wear it at Universal or Disney.”
Others sided with the guest, arguing that the shirt wasn’t offensive enough to warrant confiscation. “It’s just a curse word,” one commenter argued. “Who cares it’s not that big of a deal.”
“This is crazy,” another replied.
Should this guest’s shirt have been allowed into Universal Studios Florida, Universal CityWalk, and Universal Islands of Adventure? Share your thoughts with Disney Dining in the comments.
