Disney Pull Moana Costume Following Complaints

Disney released a Maui children’s costume for Moana recently, that caused a lot of complaints.   The costume had a description saying “Your little one will set off on adventures in this Maui costume featuring the demigod’s signature tattoos, rope necklace, and island-style skirt,”.

Disney have now removed the costume from sale and have released the following statement regarding Moana merchandise at Disney Store.

The team behind Moana has taken great care to respect the cultures of the Pacific Islands that inspired the film, and we regret that the Maui costume has offended some. We sincerely apologize and are pulling the costume from our website and stores.

Here are a few of the complaints from people about this costume:

We are not a costume.
Say no to this #Moana @TheRock https://t.co/UW38BI6K1r

— Robyn Lucas (@robyn_lucas) September 18, 2016

cosplaying things like moana is one thing – cosplay shouldn't be limited to what ur race is. but literally wearing a brown skin costume? no

— green lantern hannah (@donnatroying) September 19, 2016

As a Poly I support our folk involved in #MOANA. But this? NO.Our Brown Skin/Ink's NOT a costume. @DisneyMoana pic.twitter.com/X0pacppAqV

— TheBlackSheep.com (@LivinOffTheGrid) September 18, 2016

What do you think of Disney pulling this costume?