Shorts at Dinner?

[goofyintoronto]

There were A LOT of people in shorts when I sailed the fantasy for 7 nights. I personally dont care if others dress up or down. That doesnt change my dining experience in any way.

 

[purfectlyweird]

I wear a uniform 40 hours every week and when I'm on vacation I like to be comfortable.

THIS! If you're a chef like me or you work in the hospitality industry in general than formal wear is a sin lol My feet thank me when I get home and put on flats so when I'm on vacay it's converse 24/7 or nothing. Casual wear doesn't mean bummy/homeless wear like some would have you believe. I'm from the south so unless it's "winter" you'll see all sorts of shorts 24/7.

 

[ludari]

I respect everyone's perspective and comments but the guy at my table was actually a nice and funny person and his attire never bothered me at all. IMHO as passengers you have a right to enjoy your cruise. For me life is too short and my cruises too far apart to worry about things like this.

 

[jahber]

I respect everyone's perspective and comments but the guy at my table was actually a nice and funny person and his attire never bothered me at all. IMHO as passengers you have a right to enjoy your cruise. For me life is too short and my cruises too far apart to worry about things like this.

Huh. A person who wears shorts and crocs to dinner can be a nice (and funny!) person? Based on some of the comments here, you'd think that was impossible. My kids wore shorts (with a nice shirt or a cute Disney tee) to dinner many times. It's just not that big of a deal. We live in Florida. They own shorts and a couple of pairs of jeans--I'm not buying an entirely new wardrobe for a Disney cruise. If it were Cunard, yes. Disney? No.
And as for the elegant dining rooms, we were sweating through our clothes in Animator's Palate on our last Wonder cruise. If I HAD been wearing nicer clothes I would have not have been pleased. And it's hardly "elegant" in there.

 

[E ticket rider]

The guy sounds like a pig!

What basis do you have to call this man a pig? Because he chooses his personal comfort over what you may feel is appropriate attire doesn't give you the right to demean him. If his clothes were clean, what's the issue? I prefer to wear shorts to dinner as well. I choose to wear a golf shirt or Tommy Bahama-style shirt and boat shoes rather than a t-shirt and crocs, but that is my preference.

Your name calling is quite unnecessary.

 

[jahber]

Oh man. This just makes me wonder what people thought of us yesterday when we were visiting a friend at Animal Kingdom Lodge. My son forgot his shoes (!) and the only shoes the shop had were $40 crocs. Um, no. So we quickly booked it through the lobby. We had to eat outside by the pool because he couldn't go in the restaurants (I wouldn't let him, of course). Stuff happens! We might all benefit from being a little less judgmental (me included).

 

[cgolf]

I repeat something I wrote on another thread like this.

Personally I think that DCL is a perfect line to have a casual dining setting, since Disney was started based on a cartoon mouse. To me Disney screams casual, let the kid in you out and have lots of fun Heck I am in my 40's now and I get a goofy grin and wave to the characters as they walk around, just can't help myself lol.

 

[MUN]

What basis do you have to call this man a pig? Because he chooses his personal comfort over what you may feel is appropriate attire doesn't give you the right to demean him. If his clothes were clean, what's the issue? I prefer to wear shorts to dinner as well. I choose to wear a golf shirt or Tommy Bahama-style shirt and boat shoes rather than a t-shirt and crocs, but that is my preference.

Your name calling is quite unnecessary.

I'm comfortable lounging around in a bath robe and slippers. I sometimes eat dinner this way - at home. I'm very clean and so is my bathrobe. And, this attire makes me very comfortable. Would I go out to dinner dressed this way? Abolutely not. My opinion is that people that wear gym shorts and crocs to the MDRs are pigs. I'm not asking you or anyone else to share this opinion.

MUN

 

[lisamarie12]

Okay, SO... I am not seeing much of a consensus. 7 day, Caribbean in mid May (which should be pretty warm), what kind of attire should we expect. DD will probably wear sun dresses or princesses dresses and I will wear dresses, slacks or long capris pants- we should not have an issue. But what about DH? He will already have shorts packed and either suit or dress pants for elegant nights. Should we bring a pair of khaki pants for the other nights or not. On most of our prior cruises he always dressed in long pants. But last cruise (Carnival) there were more people in shorts than not, so he wore shorts too and the khaki's stayed in the closet. I am planning on (trying to) pack lighter this cruise and really do not want to bring extra stuff.
Also, on a related note, what is the dress code for Palo brunch?

 

[MUN]

On non formal nights, I wear khakis and a either a polo or long sleeve shirt to the MDRs. I wish you better luck on your cruise than with your desire to see a consensus on MDR attire.

MUN

 

[rhinodadz]

I usually wear khakis and a polo for dinner in the MDRs, though I'm not bothered in the least by those who wear (nice) shorts. Frankly, life is far too short to get yourself all worked up worrying about what others (whom you will likely never see again) think about you. If shorts are permissible under the dress code then go for it if that makes you enjoy your vacation more.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Okay, SO... I am not seeing much of a consensus. 7 day, Caribbean in mid May (which should be pretty warm), what kind of attire should we expect. DD will probably wear sun dresses or princesses dresses and I will wear dresses, slacks or long capris pants- we should not have an issue. But what about DH? He will already have shorts packed and either suit or dress pants for elegant nights. Should we bring a pair of khaki pants for the other nights or not. On most of our prior cruises he always dressed in long pants. But last cruise (Carnival) there were more people in shorts than not, so he wore shorts too and the khaki's stayed in the closet. I am planning on (trying to) pack lighter this cruise and really do not want to bring extra stuff.
Also, on a related note, what is the dress code for Palo brunch?

If you have plans for Palo or Remy, long pants are necessary. Brunch is more "garden party" level, not formal. If he just wants to use the suit pants for that, he will be fine. DH generally wears a buttoned shirt and slacks.

My DH just wouldn't dream of wearing shorts to dinner in the MDR. We returned from a shore excursion late one time, and he sent me to the MDR while he ran to the room to change into slacks.

 

[E ticket rider]

I'm comfortable lounging around in a bath robe and slippers. I sometimes eat dinner this way - at home. I'm very clean and so is my bathrobe. And, this attire makes me very comfortable. Would I go out to dinner dressed this way? Abolutely not. My opinion is that people that wear gym shorts and crocs to the MDRs are pigs. I'm not asking you or anyone else to share this opinion.

MUN

I failed to see where the shorts the gentleman was wearing were classified as "gym shorts". That is an assumption on your part that may or may not be true. Just because a person does not share your sense of style doesn't give you the right to demean them. Calling someone a pig based upon such a brief description could be considered rude and/or obnoxious. You know nothing about the person. Perhaps he is a pig, but based upon the information provided there is no real basis to wrongly label him. For the record, I don't share your opinion, nor do I think I would come to such an opinion based upon the limited information available. Your best course of action in this case may have been to keep this opinion to yourself.

 

[Dave2425]

Wear shorts and be proud. Remember, those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind!

 

[MunFam]

Wow, snooty much? I would have prefered that you moved tables as well so I wouldn't have to spend my entire dinner looking up your nose. smh

No, not snooty at all. I enjoy a traditional dining experience. And just like that gentleman has the right to enjoy his dinners in the MDR in a comfortable and enjoyable environment wearing his tshirt and house slippers (aka Crocs), I also want a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience for myself. That is all.

I failed to see where the shorts the gentleman was wearing were classified as "gym shorts". That is an assumption on your part that may or may not be true. Just because a person does not share your sense of style doesn't give you the right to demean them. Calling someone a pig based upon such a brief description could be considered rude and/or obnoxious. You know nothing about the person. Perhaps he is a pig, but based upon the information provided there is no real basis to wrongly label him. For the record, I don't share your opinion, nor do I think I would come to such an opinion based upon the limited information available. Your best course of action in this case may have been to keep this opinion to yourself.

A t-shirt and Crocs are typically not paired with dressy shorts (linen, Docker, golf style) AmIRightORAmIRight?

 

[lisamarie12]

On non formal nights, I wear khakis and a either a polo or long sleeve shirt to the MDRs. I wish you better luck on your cruise than with your desire to see a consensus on MDR attire.

MUN

?? Not sure what that means. Its not like I have a need for a consensus, it just seems like everyone is all over the place on whether its mainly shorts or mainly long pants.

I don't care either way, because DD and I will wear the same thing either way. DH does not mind wearing long pants, but if 75% of the crowd is wearing shorts, he probably will too. Then I wasted luggage space.

 

[MUN]

?? Not sure what that means. Its not like I have a need for a consensus, it just seems like everyone is all over the place on whether its mainly shorts or mainly long pants.

I don't care either way, because DD and I will wear the same thing either way. DH does not mind wearing long pants, but if 75% of the crowd is wearing shorts, he probably will too. Then I wasted luggage space.

Allow me to clarify. You were looking for a consensus and I pointed out that you will not find one on the topic of shorts in the MDRs. That's all. I also wished you good luck with your cruise.

MUN

 

[Weedy]

As you have noticed this has always been a "hot topic" on these boards. We have cruised many times mostly on the 7 nights. I started watching what people wore mainly because of what people said here. We always do late dinner. What I have noticed is more people dress a little nicer, ladies in sun dresses or nice tops and skirts or pants, many dress in nice shorts and polo shirts, a few in gym shorts and t-shirts. The young boys wear more shorts and many of the little girls wear princess dresses

On Formal night I watched in the lobby where people were getting photos taken so everyone was dresses up for the photos Most men in suites or nice pants with a dress shirt, ladies in cocktail dresses. A few men in tuxes and ladies in long dresses. Also my favorite the military men in the Dress Blues . Some people did not dress up but there is no problem with coming to the dining room.

I feel the 3 and 4 day cruises people don't dress up as much

Soooo pack him one pair of khakis and some shorts. Polo shirts will go with both and he can decide once on board.
Soooo wear what you feel good in and have a wonderful cruise.

Here is a link to Google that shows photos of Formal night Pirate night and many others. I love the one of the guys in dress shirts, jacket with shorts and flip flops.
https://www.google.com/search?q=dis...&sa=X&ei=vlDuVLuBK8OkNsKyhJAP&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ

 

[SplashMom]

Lots of discussion. I always wear a summer dress (because it's comfy) and my husband wears dress shorts and a golf shirt. We are from a cold climate so shorts are a welcomed change in the middle of winter. It doesn't matter to me what people wear as much as their behavior. If someone is in shorts but respectful and mannerly, I'm good. If people are loud, obnoxious and rude, I don't care what they are wearing, I don't want to be near them.

 

[AMB1]

?? Not sure what that means. Its not like I have a need for a consensus, it just seems like everyone is all over the place on whether its mainly shorts or mainly long pants.

I don't care either way, because DD and I will wear the same thing either way. DH does not mind wearing long pants, but if 75% of the crowd is wearing shorts, he probably will too. Then I wasted luggage space.

Okay. I will tell you what I observed on our recent Fantasy cruise. We had the main 5:45 dining time and our rotation put us in Enchanted Garden on formal night and Royal Court on semi formal night.

On formal night 80% of the men were wearing either suits or dress pants with a sports jacket/blazer. 10% of men were in slacks and dress shirt, without jacket. 2% of men were wearing a tux. 5-10% were in shorts or casual clothes.

On semi-formal night 65% of men were in some combination of dress pants, dress shirt, sports coat/blazer, but often without ties. I would estimate another 30% were in khakis with nice shirts. 10% were in more casual clothes or shorts.

On cruise casual nights, I saw about 70% of men in khakis and polos. About 25% were in nice Bermuda shorts and polo/golf shirts. About 5% looked more casual.

Pirate night is a category unto itself and you really can't go wrong.

I hope that helps. I was paying attention too, because there was a huge long thread just before our cruise with people arguing over attire. My husband wore shorts one evening and khakis/dress pants/suit for the remainder. He enjoyed his meal in shorts and I thought he looked good every single night.