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# This Is a Bit Revealing
- URL: https://justincox.com/blog/2022/08/this-is-a-bit-revealing/
- Published: 2022-08-23T07:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-06-16T23:33:38.000Z
- Description: This Week In Writing, I reveal my inner nerd by sharing a personal project. Plus, we look at character creation.
- Author: Justin Cox
- Tags: Craft, #This Week In Writing, This Just In, #affiliate, Culture, Star Wars, #disney

It’s no secret that [I’m a **huge* fan of **Star Wars*](https://justincox.com/blog/2022/02/are-you-not-entertained/). I’ve watched everything within the cannon, and I’m making my way through many of the novels — currently reading **[Ahsoka](https://amzn.to/3cEzjjv?ref=justincox.com)* with **[Padawan](https://amzn.to/3Bg0BHk?ref=justincox.com)* next on my list. Next month I’m visiting Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World. While I’ve been once before, this will be the first time since the area was fully opened, plus I’m building a lightsaber.

Yeah, I’m that kind of a nerd. But it gets better! I’m going in costume. Well, sort of.

Disney Parks forbids adult guests (14 and over) from wearing costumes. It’s part safety, part not ruining the magic. However, there’s a concept called Disney Bounding, where everyday clothing that **resembles* a Disney character or member of the universe is permissible. Disney provides [guidelines for acceptable clothing](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/06/dressing-the-part-bounding-for-your-visit-to-star-wars-galaxys-edge/?ref=justincox.com), and the official Star Wars site even gave [outfit suggestions based on the movie **Solo*](https://www.starwars.com/news/styled-for-smuggling-diy-star-wars-costume-bounding-ideas-for-disney-parks?ref=justincox.com). Of course, [fans created the Disney Bound](https://disneybound.co/?ref=justincox.com) concept and went [much](https://www.therpf.com/forums/threads/did-you-disneybound-star-wars-style-for-galaxys-edge-or-galactic-starcruiser-if-so-post-your-pictures.302561/?ref=justincox.com), **[much](https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxysEdge/comments/u1834k/updated%5Fboundingcosplay%5Fguidelines%5Ffor%5Fbatuu%5Feast/?ref=justincox.com)* deeper.

I’m currently working on my own Jedi-**inspired* outfit to fit in on [Batuu](https://www.starwars.com/databank/batuu?ref=justincox.com) (the planet Galaxy’s Edge is located). While there are no revealing pictures **yet*, I’m excited to report my character is developing nicely.

What does this have to do with writing? Well, it’s all about character creation — in many ways, Disney Bounding is part fan fiction that immerses you in the theme park experience. Whereas cosplay is typically based on emulation, Bounding is inventing a unique character to play in the set world.

****Have you ever created a character for yourself?** How is it different than creating one for your stories? Hit reply and let me know. Bonus points if you share photos.