The opening night of Oogie Boogie Bash 2025 at Disney California Adventure should have been a celebration of villains, candy, and spooky fun. But one guest says his evening started with something very different: being singled out at the security checkpoint because of his costume.
The guest, who goes by @its_theamazon_guy on TikTok, uploaded a video that has since spread quickly across the app. In it, he claims he was initially turned away from the after-hours Halloween event because he showed up in an 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 detailed exactly what happened:
“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!”
His story sparked an immediate debate online about where Disney draws the line when it comes to costumes at its seasonal parties.
@its_theamazon_guy PART 2| …they told me I need to look less like a delivery driver for The Oogie Boogie event! THOUGHTS!
Costumes Are Encouraged — But Not All Are Allowed
Unlike most days at Disney parks, where adults are barred from wearing full costumes, Oogie Boogie Bash is designed to let guests of all ages dress up. Visitors put together everything from elaborate princess gowns to intricate villain cosplay, and it’s part of the event’s draw.
But the guidelines aren’t a free-for-all. Disney specifies that no adult can wear a full face mask, props can’t be sharp or dangerous, and costumes can’t be mistaken for real weapons. Costumes that mimic the look of Disney employees are generally off-limits too, to avoid confusion with actual Cast Members.
That last rule is what tripped up this situation — though in a slightly unusual way. An Amazon delivery outfit isn’t a Cast Member costume, but Disney security raised the possibility that it could cause confusion of another kind. If someone appeared to be a real delivery worker, they might be able to gain entry into backstage areas.
That line of reasoning seemed logical to some TikTok users, including one who wrote:
“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.”
TikTok Reacts
Reaction to the video has been sharply divided. Some commenters defended the guest, pointing out that he technically didn’t break any stated rules.
Former Cast Member and Twitch streamer StoredDragon posted:
“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 user, Nydia Cassandra, compared his experience with other common costumes:
“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.”
Others, however, saw the whole thing differently.
TaylorTots argued the guest deliberately caused a scene:
“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.😳”
Meanwhile, a commenter named Ace dismissed the idea that race or bias had anything to do with the situation:
“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
Interestingly, this isn’t the only story of a guest being stopped for dressing in something that looked a little too official.
One commenter, mindy_bas, shared their own story:
“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 example suggests Disney sometimes works out compromises — allowing photos in costume while enforcing restrictions once the event begins.
Disney’s Balancing Act
Disney’s security has grown more and more strict over the years. Metal detectors, bag checks, canine units, and uniformed guards are a part of everyday operations now. At special events like Oogie Boogie Bash, when the park is filled with thousands of costumed guests, that scrutiny only increases.
For Disney, the priority is making sure no one can slip into off-limits areas or use a costume as a disguise to bypass normal rules. But for guests, especially those who feel they’ve followed the official guidelines, it can feel inconsistent or even unfair when they’re told their outfit won’t fly.
What Happened Next
Although his TikTok ends with him still being stopped at the checkpoint, several commenters claimed they later spotted him inside Disney California Adventure that same night. That suggests he may have been admitted after further discussion — possibly after adjusting his costume or clarifying with supervisors.
Still, the viral video highlights a key lesson for anyone attending the event: even if the costume isn’t explicitly banned, if it looks too close to a real-world job or Disney role, you might run into trouble at the gates.
For most fans, Oogie Boogie Bash remains one of the most anticipated events of the year, selling out quickly and delivering hours of Halloween fun. But for this particular guest, the night will be remembered less for candy trails and parades — and more for the unexpected debate his outfit sparked.
