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disneybound
What does disneybound mean?
An outfit styled to evoke a Disney character using ordinary fashion pieces rather than a costume, letting adult fans channel a character within park dress codes. Also a verb, 'to Disneybound.'
"For Halloween at the park I Disneybounded as Belle in a yellow dress and blue top."
Origin
Coined 2011 by Leslie Kay (Kalbfleisch) with her Tumblr blog 'DisneyBound'; from 'Disney' + '-bound' (as in heading to Disney).
Frequently asked questions
What is Disneybounding?
It's styling an outfit to evoke a Disney character using everyday clothes rather than a costume, so adult fans can channel a character within park dress codes.
Where did Disneybound come from?
It was coined in 2011 by Leslie Kay through her Tumblr blog 'DisneyBound,' from 'Disney' plus '-bound' as in heading to Disney.
Why not just wear a costume at Disney parks?
Disney parks restrict adult guests from wearing full character costumes, so Disneybounding lets fans express a character with regular clothing instead.
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