Now The Hairiest Place on Earth?

According to the Los Angeles Times, things are about to get hairy for Walt Disney’s employees at the Disneyland theme park, at least for the men. And no more than a quarter-inch of it, either:

Disneyland announced that it’s loosened up its legendary dress code — known as the Disney Look — to allow employees to grow more facial hair. But the rules still forbid visible tattoos, body piercings (other than the ears for women), “extreme” hairstyles or colors. (Shaved heads are OK for men, but a no-go for women.)

Beginning Feb. 3, employees can show up to work with a beard or a goatee without worry, as long as it is shorter than a quarter of an inch. Soul patches are still not allowed.

“Disney Look guidelines are periodically reviewed in relation to industry standards, as well as the unique environment of our theme parks and resorts,” Betsy Sanchez, a Disneyland Resorts spokeswoman, said in a statement. “While we are careful to maintain our heritage and the integrity of our brand, a recent review of our guidelines led to a decision that an update was appropriate at this time.”

The company, the paper notes, has enforced rules that have earned it a reputation as having one of the strictest dress codes in the corporate world, so it’s interesting that they would make such an allowance now.

No word on whether the beard policy will be in effect at the Disney World resort in Florida.

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