one thing I can’t take from Disney adults is their lore and theming…like they STICK to the theme unlike celebs at the metgala

“Disney bounding isn’t for me” Homie didn’t even realize he just Disney bounded as Bruno in this video lol

I’m assuming the reason they don’t want adults walking around in full/convincing costume is that they like to control perception of the brand and experience of the characters EXTREMELY tightly; so they don’t want anyone (especially kids) seeing a slutty-looking princess, or Pluto having a beer and a cigarette, or whatever.

My older brother and sister-in-law, who are in their forties, took my nephew to Disneyland during the height of Covid, and my sister-in-law made t-shirts that read “Social Disneying” in the Waltograph font 🙃 It haunts my nightmares to this day

I am DYING cracking up at how uncomfortable luke is this is so funny

"I don't want to see 50 shades of gray, Marvel Cinematic Edition... I don't want to yuk anybody's yum but no". Best quote ever

A really wholesome part of DisneyBounding is that many mascot characters are "un-glamorous" roles for new employees, to break them in (or if they don't fit the rigid height/weight/feature standards of a Face Character so you always get stuck in suits) . So when you're sweaty and miserable as an employee with a century of legacy on your shoulders as a waaaay less popular character and see someone gleefully sprinting at you with a lovingly coordinated outfit, it can make your MONTH. I work with a girl who is ADORABLE but would never get the glamorous role as a princess, and she's small, so she was in mascot suits for most of her shifts. DisneyBounders can make or break whether you want to leave the profession entirely, some days.

I need Luke to Disney Bound as Edna Mode. Like I need this.

3:00 i’m sorry but you have to respect the level of detail/lore. this woman is putting in more effort for herself and her family’s looks than most brands and celebs do for the met gala. this is MOTHER.

“am i this mean and nasty in real life…well hmm depends who you ask” This. THIS! is why i love Luke lol

I’m the Cheshire Cat one! 👋🤣When you frequently visit Disney, it can be fun to dress in theme! Plus, our Loungefly bags double as displays, usually! 😋

LUKE THE LOKI PART I AM DYING

Whist I’m not at all a Disney person I do really love the idea of “bounding” in general, not wearing a costume but having a themed outfit. I think it was Morgan Donner or Rachel Maksy who coined “history bounding” where you apply the same concept to historical costuming, which is something I aspire to get good at for a few eras.

I didn’t know a HauteLeMode breakdown of Disney bounding was exactly what I wanted but it’s EXACTLY what I wanted. Wishing the carpet bounder looked like more like an actual Persian rug is perfection. Absolutely here for more of it.

I really don't get why some people are so invested in disney, but that woman dressed as goofy was so genuinely excited and happy that it made me smile. I hope she's having a great day

never thought I would heartily agree with wishing a woman looked more like a carpet, but here I am. Oh internet, what have you done to me?

"I'm not here to yuck anyone's yum.. except i am." Also yeah I had that exact reaction to the Loki clip that was Too Much TM!

Just watching the first woman’s TikTok I’ve decided “it’s not cringe, it’s camp” and I’m here for it

you really struggled to not catch that bad karma lol

"what land are you from??" "too much babe" IM DYING

"Give me a little bit more carpet" 💀💀

Curious if Luke has seen Safiya Nygaard's Disneybound of Jafar. I feel like he would love her early 1990s interpretation.

I’m DYING at “we’re flying a little to close to the sun here” the discomfort was too real and too hilarious

Idk if there’s a lot of content about it, but people go CRAZY for the Renaissance festivals in the fall and I would love to see your reactions to them. Especially the Texas renaissance festival is bananas. THATS a theme park I’d like to see analyzed

Those girls being asked for signatures/pictures and being mistaken as princesses is also why you're not allowed to wear costomes. Disney wants full control of their brand and their costumed staff are trained to interact with the visitors; they dont want random people interacting with customers and representing the company.

Disney bounding takes me back to 2012 Tumblr

that Magic Carpet girl wants to be a park character/actor so bad

The girl that did the aladin carpet… like I was done. It’s been a while since I laughed that hard

A lot of Disney bounding also happens on dapper days which is vintage dressing in the parks mostly 50s styles

this is in all honesty one of the LEAST judgmental videos i’ve ever seen about disney adults… i was never expecting this video from you but it was so entertaining!

i'm just at a point where i am so envious that people are just like, happy about SOMETHING in their life that I cant even hate

Luke cringing is the best part! 😂😂😂

Characters that work at the parks MUST stay in character the entire time they’re working. Adults are not allowed to wear full costumes more because it is a liability to the park. If someone goes up to a person in full costume who doesn’t work at the parks and they are not in full character it can cause the person who actually is the character at the park to get fired or like a crying child. The whole point of Disney parks is the immersion so if anyone is taken out of that it could look bad for Disney

So I’m a Disneybounder and I have dressed as many Princesses including at the Parks. The “no costume” rule is also for safety as they don’t want anyone in long dresses/skirts as you could trip or get caught in a ride. The only time you CAN dress as a character is on special nights. I did dress in costume as Belle for Halloween and I did have parents and kids stop me which was cute but I never pretended to be Belle. Even on those nights you cannot sign anything as the character or take pictures with the kids. Typically if I bound I go subtle: Colour blocking on a dress, wearing a shirt in the character’s main colour, wearing my hair a certain way etc. It can be a lot of fun but I’m also there for the rides and I don’t want my outfit to get in the way!

"They're crafty little peeps" 😂

Can we all agree that a Disney Met Gala would be insane. Also I will never get tired of asking for a Spain Met Gala.

This is basically how I do the majority of my costumes (Halloween, cons, fests, etc). I either use clothes I already own or buy something (usually second hand, to keep costs down and also in case I never wear it again) that looks close enough to a particular theme/character. Slap on some ears or a wig and you're done. Fits way better than most costumes and it's made out of actual fabric, as opposed to the "one step up from plastic tablecloth" material that most store bought costumes are made out of. As for the backpacks, I would imagine that it's an easy way to signal what you're dressed as but also super functional at a theme park since it's an easy way to carry your keys. phone, wallet, etc. I personally take a waterproof fanny pack to every theme park I go to, but that's just me.

Hot take but show me the difference between Disney Bounding and the Zendaya & Law formula for a press tour. (Compliment.)

There are so many bad hobbies people can get into. This one seems weird to me, but they get to play and be joyful. That’s wonderful.

I think a lot of us did something similar to this when going to see Barbenheimer. My friends and I found that fun so we've done some themed parties and stuff after (we did a Spongebob-inspired birthday, for example). I'll also say, there is a lot of similar stuff going on with people going to kpop concerts. Following a dress code, recreating a music video look, etc. When I went to see aespa I channeled some cyberpunk vibes like a lot of their MVs, and I saw many others doing the same.

You did a really good job of being respectful and I appreciate that. Some Disney bounders actually make it hard on purpose to guess what character they are with very subtle or abstract details---Disney, but make it fashion, and of course people succeed at that to varying degrees. The more heavily people lean into cosplay, the more I feel like they should be going to Comic Con, not the theme parks. There's a big difference between paying homage to the characters you love for your own amusement and dressing up to get attention from others. I worked as a character at Disneyland a long time ago and little kids often can't tell the difference. It's not cool to confuse families who are just trying to have a fun day in the parks, nor is it cool to be living out your cosplay kinks where there are kids around. That's what comic con and Halloween are for.

Someone that I know did this pointed out characters are treated like celebrities. Don’t want a large unplanned crowds.

Do any of y’all remember Polyvore? I was like so into making different outfits using it when I was in high school. Just all the pretty at the time clothes I saw on tumblr that I definitely couldn’t afford then, or even actually wear because my school had uniforms. I think like a good 60% of the stuff I made there was Disneybounding/MCUbounding (idk if it was an actual thing, but I was like completely down bad for Loki back then) stuff Like this is a trip down memory lane for me In like a really good way

i'm so stoned and just cracking up at Luke's commentary about the magic carpet Disney bound.

I love that you realize fashion is broad - from couture to work wear. Also, understanding the history of fashion as you do means recognizing the influence of popular social phenomena on it ... even Disney. 💁❤️

I anime-bound at cons. I have very weak crafting and sewing skills and even less money to buy an outfit...hence "bounding". LOVED Luke's commentary. Some people "bound" a little high, but nice to see happy people having a happy time. I would love to see more Disney Bounding or for that matter any IP-type bounding.

The girl in the floral dress that was near the end, she was going to the Epcot Flower and Garden Exposition so that was her hook. Vague, yes, but she did mention it and it used to be a huge thing. Not so much now because they’ve added a bunch of other events like it, I’m told. So Disney primarily monetizes nostalgia so a lot of these adults probably have fun and comforting memories of going there. These days, it’s so crowded in FL that it’s just no fun. I guess they make their own. I’m glad you looked at it. There’s all sorts. 😊

We dont have Disney in my country but i know people who really love our local theme park like this and love to dress up cute and whimsical when they go. Its kind of like escapism, often kind of submerging yourself in things you really liked as a kid and are nostalgic about(often also comforting). As far as escapism goes i think this is probably one of the healthy options lol

The I Love You ~ILY~ doll line in both Barbie and American Girl size is from Disney and is essentially Disney Bounding. Actually really cute.

LUKE I NEED 17 MORE DISNEY BOUND VIDEOS RN THIS WAA SO FUNNY HELPPP

16:40 not the walk 😭 girl be serious

As someone who made a disneybound Loki look last year for Dapper Day, I agree that one was way too much. 😂

Please do more. This was hilarious. I am both a fashion girl AND a Disney adult, so this was the best entertainment. Those slow zooms took me out. Please do more.

Cringe ✅ Revulsion ✅Disgust ✅ My utter devotion to Luke was the only reason I made it through to the end!

I just went to Disney World with my friend recently, and I’m glad we got to do Disney bound outfits. Being in a full cosplay would be so impractical for the long, hot days of waiting in line at Disney. I loved coming up with outfits that were comfy and light, but also gave away which character I’m “cosplaying”. Got tons of compliments too. I find accessorizing is your best friend for that!

I only recently visited Disneyland for the first time and was shocked by how many custom shirts I saw. I'm usually a "You do you" person when it comes to fashion but this was just crazy, tons and tons of families with "Mom, Dad, Big sister, etc" shirts in the disney font, "Best Day ever!", "Walters Family Vacation 2023" and countless other examples. Ended up visiting Disneyland Paris the same year and there wasn't a single one of these tacky shirts in sight.

it is child safety AND brand integrity. they train their characters to act a certain way so they don’t want a Cinderella in the park who is like “sup” or whatever.

Weve never laughed harder at one of your videos watching you exercise the absolute masterclass in restraint from roasting the absolute HELL out of these people!

The carpet disney bound could have literally added a purple pashmina, and it would have been the missing key!

This was hilarious! The whole video I just kept hearing Luke from videos past in my head saying "We love a reference" 💁‍♀️😂

I 100% went through a Disneybounding phase and make my own Disneybounds for the parks AND the races. It was so fun coming up with ideas from scratch and creating them. That's how I got into sewing!

Loved the video. Safiya Nygaard did a really good overview of Disneybounding in how it got started and the process of making a Outfit/Cord to use Loilita Fashion term. would love a reaction of that video. Doing a Deep Dive on Loungefly's I think could be very interesting as how the clothing choices for fandoms can infulence fashion and vice versa also the histroy, Who disigned the base template Loungefly and where did the idea of having the plaque bottom right come from? Also their are Loungefly collectors that have shelves not too disimaler to the Berkin bag Collections. Lastly as a frequent user of a Loungefly. They are depictively spaceous bag. you can throw your keys, Wallet, Phone a small water bottle. and still have plenty space for a small lunch box. I would say it's the next size up from a bumbag/fannypack. big enough for a sandwich and a book/small diary planner but not for A4 notepads and Laptops.

Why are the gender bent ducks controversial, that’s what scares me about these circles 😅

this felt like a fever dream and it was so funny

Please do more of the Disney reviews! 👍👍 with longer videos. This makes me smile listening to your comments! “We are flying too close to the sun!”

The Star Wars trauma! 😆

Oh, the kids mistaking you for the real thing, I believe that 100%. Okay, there was this anime con next to a church near here on white sunday (the sunday after easter). So there were lots of children getting their first communion and lots of cosplay, including Disney cosplay. There were always kids getting photos with the princesses. Every year I went. They were awestruck. I always loved the confused parents/grandparents. One year there was a wedding also going on and the bride looked pissed at being outshone.

Lol back in the early days of disneybounding, when I first came across Leslie’s tumblr in high school, I went through a phase where I disneybounded a different character every day for like a year (how long it took me to get through every movie I had seen). I would NOT have the energy to do as much as some of these women are doing now as an adult

The Loki moment…. no no no. No.

Do more of the “fixing” them. I liked when you mentioned how to make the carpet outfit look more like a Persian rug. Do a side by side of how you would make the Disney bound more chic and couture.

Hey Luke! You’ve got an amazing knack for blending style with humor, it's just awesome. Not gonna lie, this Disney adult fashion video really had me. It reminds me of growing up in the 90s and early 2000s, when we actually got to be kids, dressing up and diving into those fantasy worlds. While I'm all for everyone expressing themselves and having fun in their own way, it does seem like adults nowadays are clinging to that childhood magic, maybe even a bit too much. Let the kids have their moment, right?

Dressing up is fun, let us have our cringe 😭😂😅

Coincidentally, I just rewatched the original Cinderella before seeing this video. The animation and creative direction is superb, Disney can't even top that anymore. Disney adults take it to the extreme but tbh as an artist I appreciate the early Disney films.

10:00 she seems so sweet and warm 🥺

disney bounding reminds me of when you accidentally wear a red shirt to target and everyone comes up to you thinking youre an employee lol

Mad respect for doing an online search and putting it into your video. I love that.

16:42 face Stop!!! I am going to Hell not because I am pro choice, but because you are making me laugh at this so hard.

luke fighting for his dear life to not be too mean for 20 minutes straight 🤣

The looks on Luke's face for the Loki Disney bounding 😂

Omg I laughed so hard my drink came out of my nose..

Heading to Disney early next year. I didn’t realize I needed to start outfit shopping. Lots to do!

no one tell Luke that it's canon that Loki has a relationship with another version of himself so that cringe behaviour is based on the comic and show!

Luke FTW with stellar facial reactions.

Love this! Appreciated that you weren’t knocking them too much. Just showing and reacting to their creativity. ❤

Haute la mode needs to look at dapper day fashion (disneybounding with a 50s or historical perspective)

As someone who used to Disneybound, it was a really creative way to add a little more fun to my visits to the park. Prior to the pandemic, I was an Annual Passport holder- it was the least expensive one, and I would use it 1-2 times per month, depending on the season. I did this for several years and it was really enjoyable. Coordinating with friends and dressing by theme is so much fun! During the year, there were several unsanctioned and unofficial theme days that one could participate in by dressing up accordingly. Different themes included Rockabilly/Vintage Pinup, Ravers, Goths, Gothic Lolita and “Dapper Days”. Those days focused on visiting the park and wearing your “Sunday Best”. This is what Walt Disney envisioned when he originally conceived the idea of Disneyland. I have zero idea if any of this still exists post pandemic. Not gonna lie, I miss those days. Disneyland is far too expensive these days and the whole reservation process is too much of a hassle. Ugh. Great video! Thank you for your priceless reactions 💝

I loved how you went into this feeling one way and ended up thinking some of them were cute and were happy for some. I also agree that some were way too much. This was fun.

I went to Disneyland for the first time a month ago, with my high school choir, we were all Disney Bounding together and seeing what everyone came up with was one of my favorite parts of the trip.

This was great Luke! Would love to see videos about other fashion subcultures and dress-up occasions, like Ren Faires and comic cons

You made me laugh with this one, and I really enjoyed it!!! I would appreciate more videos like this one !!!

It's cute when people get invested in the things they love, and there isn't an age limit to enjoying life however you want as long as it's harmless, and loving Disney is as harmless as it gets.

Yeah that's why Disney put the rules in place in the first place,kinda why people go to conventions as princesses where you can go all out.

I like to dress on theme, whether it’s for a party or a theme park makes no difference to me so when i went to the parks last year i planned my outfits around the park of the day. For the park that had star wars i wore an olive green jumpsuit, for the park with harry potter i wore a plaid skirt, for disney park i wore a yellow skirt and navy top with puffy sleeves and red headband (snow white). I just like to fit in with my surroundings because it is an extra element of immersion and fotos will look better.

That Loki clip has to be a war crime of sorts, I felt crime’d

I never wanted this video to end lol this was hilarious! Please do more of these!

This was such a fun watch 😂 Thank you for making me smile today.

Hysterical! You just can't help it, can you. Fashion critique on a magic carpet? I'm in stitches.

staaahhp I cannot. I loved hearing about your real life. too funny. I really enjoyed the slight departure from your other content but love that its prolly just a brief departure

This made me laugh . Loved the Loki reaction.

this is the best video you’ve made omfg so good