TSA Says To Check Your Halloween Costume Props

Author Morty

October 30th, 2023 1:54 PM

Lines to get through security and TSA checks at Denver airport.

Halloween is here! We all have our costumes that we can’t wait to share with everyone. Some of us will be traveling to another location to celebrate. If you are traveling and plan to take your Halloween costume with you, the TSA has some rules for you.

“I’m Sorry, You’re Gonna Have To Check That!”

Just because it’s Halloween and it’s part of your costume, it doesn’t allow you to break TSA rules and protocols. During Halloween, if you’re traveling, TSA reminds all travelers that they need to check in any prohibited items even if they’re fake, according to their website.

Remember, the same rules apply. Liquids, creams, lotions, and gels are allowed if it’s 3.4 ounces or less. They say it also includes Halloween items like makeup and even fake blood. And if it is under 3.4 ounces, it needs to fit in a quart-sized bag.

TSA says that it’s not just limited to liquids and makeup. They are also saying costume props need to be checked as well. That includes weapons like knives (whether they’re real or fake), light sabers, brooms, hatchets, and more. They also need to be checked. If not, they’ll be confiscated. Also the obvious was brought up by TSA. If anything looks or is shaped like a bomb or grenade, it should just be left home. Don’t even attempt to bring it to the airport.

According to an interview with The Mirror, a TSA agent said, “Our TSA officers enjoy the creativity of a good Halloween costume as much as anyone, but please keep in mind that some costumes may trigger an alarm at the checkpoint body scanner.”

They suggest travelers to wait until they’ve cleared security check to change into your costume. They also suggest to avoid putting on makeup that will cover your normal appearance for obvious reasons. This will help keep the security check lines moving quicker and avoid any unnecessary delays.

We have more on this in today’s editions of a Few Things You Should Know!

Morty is the Executive Producer of “The Mike And Carla Morning Show” on 96.3 KKLZ. He's been a part of the show and station for 5 years. Aside from producing the morning show, he has served as production director for over 20 years. Those commercials you hear between the music, he produced a lot of them for Las Vegas! He loves music, playing guitar, all things Vegas Golden Knights, the Steelers, and his English Bulldog, Squish! He will talk forever with you on any of these things! Morty writes about peculiar news stories and Las Vegas happenings.

Top 10 List: Most Popular Halloween Costume This Year

Halloween this year was lots of fun. And though it was on a Monday (boo!!), there was still parties and trick-or-treating a plenty. And if you’re one of those people who hates showing up to the party in the same outfit as someone else…well let’s just hope you went a little out of the box for your Halloween costume.

Baby Z was really upset last week when she came home from school. There was another student dressed in the same Halloween costume she had. Problem is, Baby Z chose to be Harley Quinn this year. So it’s kind of a given that she would run into others like her. Movies and social media are huge influencers in what we wear for costumes. And we’re all pretty much watching the same thing.

Unless you’re like me and piece together your Halloween costume from random thrift store items. I do it partially to feel creative and partially to save money. I don’t think I’ve ever donned a costume that was completely store-made. I always have to throw some element on that’s DIY.

In my defense, I have a Bachelor’s in Costume and Set Design. So I have high standards for costuming. And these store-bought ones always have some detail missing or wrong that nobody else would ever notice. But I do. And it ruins the whole thing for me. I know what you’re thinking: “Wendy, why do you spend so much time and energy on something you’ll only wear once?”

Well, friend. That’s an excellent question. And I have an excellent answer…I don’t know. I AM one of six girls in my family. And I always grew up in matching outfits. So maybe it’s just taking back my uniqueness. Whoa…I think I just had an epiphany. Hang on, I have to call my therapist.

Here’s the Top 10 list of the most-popular costumes this year, according to USA Today. How many of them did you see last night?

–Wendy Rush, 96.3KKLZ Las Vegas

10. Harley Quinn

Movie popularity aside, this costume is just fun. I’d totally wear it in public year round if I was more daring.
9. Cowboy

Halloween is an excellent time for little boys of all ages to play Cowboy. It’s a surprise there’s no cops or robbers on this list.
8. Cheerleader

This one is a perfect combination of fun, cute and simple to throw together. So it’s a shoo-in for Halloween.
7. Rabbit

This one might be popular because it’s so easy. A white outfit, some bunny ears (that we all have lying around from Easter anyway) and voila. Instant costume.
6. Pirate

Another costume that’s just too cool not to do. It’s hard to dress like a pirate and not feel like a bad boy or girl. And let’s face it, that appeals to even the most angelic of us.
5. Fairy

Fairies have always been a popular choice for costumes. Maybe because they’re kinda everywhere? From Tinkerbell to Galadriel, they show up in so many narratives. Plus, it’s a readily-accessible outfit to make us feel pretty and magical. Obvious choice. 🙂
4. "Stranger Things" Character

I swear the Stranger Things franchise is to this generation what Ghostbusters was to mine. Costumes from the show are everywhere.
3. Dinosaur

This costume will never go out of style. For a very simple reason: Kids. Dig. Dinosaurs.
2. Spiderman

Here’s another example of the media influencing our costume choices. With the release of Spiderman: No Way Home, it was inevitable this costume would top the list of most-popular.
1. Witch

For the second year in a row, the witch is the most-popular Halloween costume. And I’m guessing, like the rabbit costume, it’s because it’s easy. Throw on some black clothes and a hat and you’re good to go.