NOTE: A prop or outfit may be identified as inappropriate by Holiday Matsuri Staff, Hotel Staff, or Law Enforcement at any time. The person possessing the inappropriate item or article of clothing is required to return to their vehicle or room to rectify this situation immediately. This may occur at any time, even after previous approval by other staff or officers.

Minimum Clothing Requirements
Costumes must be appropriate to wear in public. Fully nude or body paint (while nude) is not allowed. Please remember that we are family friendly and will have all ages (including those under 18) in attendance.

Footwear Requirements
All at Holiday Matsuri must meet the following shoe requirements:

• Footwear must include a rubber or plastic sole.
• Footwear must not include metal spikes. Soft rubber cleats are okay.
• Roller blades, roller skates, or ice skates are not allowed to be worn at any time.
• Bare feet are acceptable at the pools and waterpark, but acceptable footwear must be worn as soon as one exits these areas.
• “Naked Footwear” (clear plastic sole with a flesh-tone strap) is acceptable, but the plastic/rubber sole must entirely cover the bottom of the foot: skin must not come in contact with the floor.
• Footwear that does not conform to these guidelines may be carried, and worn for pictures, and then promptly switched out for acceptable footwear before resuming travel. All worn and carried footwear must conform to the guidelines of sharpness and material: sharp or metal items are not permitted. For more information, see the section on Sharp Edges and Materials.

Maximum Costume Height
All costumes must be able to fit through an 8’ Doorway, with the exception of pre-approved, large-scale costumes for Contests.

Signs
Signs may only be shown if it is a normal part of the cosplay (such as Phoenix Wright’s “Objection” sign). Signage advertising or advocating (for or against) a cause, person, or idea is not permitted at any time. Signs advertising things for sale, including free stuff (such as “Free Hugs”) are not permitted at any time.

Paddles/Strikers
Yaoi Paddles (oars with writing on them) are not permitted at any time on the property or in the shuttle buses. Anyone seen striking another person with an object will be removed from the convention (regardless of the consent of the party being struck).

Chains/Leashes
Metal chains are not permitted. Non-metal chains and leashes cannot be longer than 4 feet. Chains attached to one’s person must be in control of the person wearing the chain at all times, with the exception of temporarily for taking pictures.

Restraints
Restraints are only permitted if the person being restrained can remove their own restraints easily

Materials
Metal and metallic materials (including metallic composites) are not permitted. Metal screws used to secure one approved material to another are permitted, as long as the screw is not sticking out in any way.

Sharp Edges
Props must not have any sharp edges; all edges must be dulled. Dull testing will be handled on a case-by-case basis by Public Safety.

Portability Restrictions
All props must be able to be moved easily by one or two persons. Props must be able to fit through a standard 8 foot door, and cannot create traffic issues in the venue.

Firearms
Firearms of any kind are not permitted, at any time, absolutely no exceptions.

Realistic-Looking Fake Weaponry
Weaponry that is built to look like a realistic weapon must conform to the Material requirements, and the Non-Functioning Projectile Weaponry requirements.

Converted Projectile Weapons
All converted projectile weapons must conform to the Material requirements and the Non-Functioning Projectile Weaponry requirements.
In addition:

• Firing Pins must be removed
• Barrel is filled with a permanent binding compound that renders the converted item unusable, such as E9000, Superglue, or Resin.
• Additionally, the following restrictions apply to other related items:

• Bullets: Guns that are used to/could/can fire bullets are not permitted. Bullets with primer or gunpowder are not permitted at any time.

• Explosives: Weapons that are used to/could/can fire any kind of explosives are not permitted.

• Pellets: Guns that could/can fire non-lethal pellets, such as Airsoft guns, are not permitted.

• Replica: Guns that are created as non-functional replicas are permitted, as long as they follow the above restrictions.

• Nerf/Foam Darts: Weapons that can fire low-velocity foam pellets or darts are not permitted unless they are rendered permanently inoperable (see the section on Non-Functioning Projectile Weaponry Requirements).

• Liquid/Gas: Props that can fire liquid or gas when triggered are not permitted unless they are rendered permanently inoperable (see the section on Non-Functioning Projectile Weaponry Requirements).

• Confetti/Glitter: Props that can fire confetti or glitter cannot have any confetti or glitter loaded in the weapon at any time. Ammunition for these weapons cannot be brought onto the property at any time.

• Arrows: Props that can fire arrows must be unstrung, and can only be strung with low-tensile material, such as fabric, yarn, or string. Arrows with sharp tips or fiberglass shafts are not permitted on the property.

Ammunition for any firearm may not be brought to the convention. Hand-launched ammunition (such as glitter or water balloons) is not permitted. Replica ammunition is only permitted if it does not contain any primers, explosives, or launching chemicals.
Converted weaponry is handled on a case-by-case basis by Public Safety. Public Safety is permitted to reject items at any time, even after online or initial permission.

Non-Functioning Projectile Weaponry Requirements
In order for a prop that looks like or is a converted projectile weapon to be permitted, the following requirements must be met:

• All barrels must be coated in a safety color (neon orange)
• Triggers must be completely removed or rendered permanently inoperable.
• This includes coating the prop barrel tip in a neon orange. This tip color must be permanent, and cannot be removed. Triggers must be removed or rendered permanently inoperable. Public Safety will make the final determination on whether or not a weapon is appropriate.

Powered Wheeled Vehicles
Personal mobility aids (such as ECVs) are allowed. No other powered-wheeled vehicles are permitted.

Flying Items
Drones, Unpowered Planes, or any other free-floating device are not permitted.

Unpowered Wheeled Vehicles
Unpowered wheeled vehicles are permitted as long as they only permit one (or none) person to sit, and they are able to fit easily through an 8’ door. Unpowered wheeled vehicles may not be allowed into some event rooms unless they are used for mobility purposes.

Throwing
Throwing of items is not permitted, under any circumstances. This includes glitter or confetti.

Vapes/Smoking/E-Cigarettes
Orlando World Center Marriott is a non-smoking/non-vaping property, and smoking/vaping of any kind is not permitted at any time, except for in designated smoking/vaping spots.

Explosives/Chemicals
All explosive or combustible materials are not permitted on the property.

Props acquired from Vendors/Artists On-Site
After making a purchase of a prop from the Vendor Hall or Artist Alley, the Vendor or Artist is required to securely peace bond the prop. This peace bond must not be removed, and the original packaging must be kept intact until it is returned to the room or vehicle. If a person wishes to use the prop at the convention, it must conform to the guidelines, and it must be taken to the Prop Check desk for checking prior to being allowed at the convention.

Speakers and Amplification Devices
Personal speakers, boom boxes, and amplification devices of any kind are not permitted.

Strollers and Wagons
Strollers must be smaller than 31” in width and 52” in length. Wagons (including stroller wagons) are prohibited in the convention area during regular operating hours. Vendors and Invited Guests may utilize wagons during loading and unloading, and before the floor opens to the public only.

Dangerous Items not fitting into Guidelines
Items deemed as dangerous by Public Safety, hotel security, or law enforcement officers that are not listed in these guidelines will not be permitted, even if the item follows the above guidelines.

Prop Check
All props must be checked prior to going into any event or walking around the convention floor. Any person that is in possession of a prop without a proper prop check tag will be required to go to the Prop Check desk or return it back to their room or vehicle. Props that are rejected must be stored in a locker, convention room, or vehicle.

Failure to abide by Prop Policies
Persons found to be in possession of items in violation of these policies will be required to immediately return to their vehicle or room to store the item. Persons that refuse to comply, or commit a second violation will result in the removal from the event and revocation of convention credentials.