“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,” a Disney representative told HuffPost on Wednesday. “We sincerely apologize and are pulling the costume from our website and stores.” Both the Maui costume and pajamas are essentially brown skin bodysuits, adorned with Polynesian tattoos and a faux-leaf skirt. Also listed on the Disney store site: two sets of wigs with thick, dark hair to top off the Maui and Moana “look.”Disney Store "Handsome Voyage," the product description reads. In other words, the Disney Store’s newest “Moana” items appear to be a case of “brownface” and cultural appropriation ― and the internet didn’t hold back on calling Disney out after the initial release over the weekend. #NoHope #Moana https://t.co/fema9cj8gL — Michelle Blau (@MichelleEBlau) September 21, 2016Maui Costume for Kids https://t.co/A5Phni36Vo This might be the creepiest thing Disney has ever done.

Source: Huffington Post September 21, 2016 21:35 UTC