HONOLULU (AP) — Disney said Wednesday it would no longer sell a boy’s costume for a Polynesian character that some Pacific Islanders have compared to blackface. The getup depicts Maui — a ...

Disney’s online store had offered boy’s pajamas and a men’s t-shirt in a similar ... and we regret that the Maui costume has offended some,” the company said in a statement.

Disney’s latest Halloween costume has people moaning in protest. The costume for Polynesian God Maui from the upcoming film “Moana” is sparking outrage amongst social media users who find it ...

Disney's online store had offered boy's pajamas and a men's t-shirt in a similar design ... and we regret that the Maui costume has offended some," the company said in a statement.

The costume garnering the most attention depicted Johnson’s character of Maui and featured brown-colored shirt and pants replicating the character’s tattooed skin. A number of protesters ...

The costume is based on Disney’s animated depiction of Maui, a key figure in Polynesian oral tradition. It featured full-length brown trousers and a long-sleeved shirt covered in “tattoos,” ...

Last weekend, a costume of Polynesian god Maui, voiced by Dwayne Johnson in the film, consisting of a brown bodysuit with tattoos, became available for sale at the Disney Store and online.