Am I OK with no Jacket on Formal Night??? - The DIS Discussion Forums

surfer_ed · 11-08-2009, 09:48 PM

Saling the Magic next week. Taking a few shirts and ties but do not want to pack a jacket. Am I going to be OK?

jilljill · 11-08-2009, 10:03 PM

YOu will be fine. In fact, you don't even need a tie if you don't want to wear one.

kcashner · 11-08-2009, 10:06 PM

yes, you are fine!

blacksmithcrm · 11-08-2009, 10:26 PM

Wear what you would like, No one will say a thing...
But is it in the spirit of "formal" or even semi-formal?. No, not even close
Cheers

shannonetherton · 11-08-2009, 10:27 PM

This is about to be our sixth cruise and my husband has never taken a coat or a tie!!

surfer_ed · 11-08-2009, 10:36 PM

OK good, I thought that was the opinion. I usually dress nice so shirt and tie are part of my regular wardrobe BUT with luggage restrictions I do not want to pack a jacket.

grlzmom · 11-08-2009, 10:37 PM

You will be fine without a jacket. Enjoy your cruise!

Haley · 11-09-2009, 08:38 AM

My DH never brings a jacket. You will see everything from cut off jeans to tuxes in the dining room so no worries

woody73 · 11-09-2009, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haley

You will see everything from cut off jeans to tuxes in the dining room so no worries

Cut off jeans!?! On formal night!?!

Woody

Anal Annie · 11-09-2009, 09:32 AM

OK, so I'm old school (or maybe I'm just old).

IMO you can get by without one on the Wonder as they only have "dress up nights" and people think they're having fine dining at TGI Fridays or Applebees.

But "formal" to me on the Magic should at least include a jacket & tie for that one night. Think of it this way - if you were invited to a special event somewhere which states "formal attire" on the invitation would you really consider NOT wearing a jacket as appropriate? Of course there will be people who don't wear one on the ship. But IMHO that does not make it right.

(On our 7 n my DH wore a tux for formal night & a jacket for semi-formal).

Legend 23® · 11-09-2009, 09:50 AM

I do see your point and that logic does seem to apply in your case. Keep in mind though, this is not an "invitation". We, as customers, are buying a vacation. DCL simply "recommends" the attire, they do not impose this. That is why they offer the casual dinner - for those, like me, that go on cruises for what they are - a cruise vacation.

On occasion I too have worn a tuxedo on formal night. But that is not my taste. I stay away from any event that is considered formal.

As for the OP, I think you get a general idea that you'll be fine.

Poohbug · 11-09-2009, 10:22 AM

You will be find without a jacket. Go and have fun on your cruise.

I also disagree with the invitation thing. When Disney pays for my cruise, then I will let them tell me what to wear to dinner. We like to relax on our cruise and don't feel the need to get all dressed up. We don't wear jeans or shorts but we don't worry about a tux and evening dress either.

Tami0220 · 11-09-2009, 10:24 AM

How about Palo, is no jacket ok there?

Juney · 11-09-2009, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tami0220

How about Palo, is no jacket ok there?

From the DCL website:

Quote:

Dress Code:
At dinner, a dress shirt or jacket is required to be worn for men and a dress or pantsuit is required to be worn by women. No jeans allowed. At brunch and high tea, attire is cruise casual, meaning no shorts, jeans, swimwear or tank tops.

love2driveinct · 11-09-2009, 10:45 AM

So my hubby won't be the only one wearing a tux on formal night, though, right? We also have a tux for my son who'll be turning 9, and was going to have him wear it, also...

11-08-2009, 09:48 PM	#1
surfer_ed DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Like to be Cast Away Cay but Winnipeg...Originally Halifax Posts: 1,091	Am I OK with no Jacket on Formal Night??? Saling the Magic next week. Taking a few shirts and ties but do not want to pack a jacket. Am I going to be OK? __________________ Surfer_Ed 1972-Off-site , 1976-Poly, 1977-Off-site, 1978-FW,1980-Christmas at FW,1993-CBR, 1994-Off-site, 1996-Off-site Disneyland,2003-Christmas & Honeymoon CSR, 2004-AKL, 2005-POP MNSSHP and DD first trip, 2006-March DCL/First Trip Home SSR, March 2007 Vero/Beach Club DS First Trip, Oct 2007 ASMo/DCL/Wilderness Lodge, Jan 09 ASSp/ASMu, Nov 09 Vero/DCL/BCV, Jan 2010 Family Reunion AKV 2006,2007,2008,2009 Dreams Take Flight Group Leader,Magical Memories for Special Kids http://yyz.dreamstakeflight.ca/

11-08-2009, 10:03 PM	#2
jilljill Collects Disney men! I had to go and write a novel didn't I?! Come on over and join our thread Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 13-14½ hours drive from WDW - depending on who is driving (lol) OR 5 minutes! Posts: 9,281	YOu will be fine. In fact, you don't even need a tie if you don't want to wear one. __________________ Disneynutinlondon hit me

11-08-2009, 10:26 PM	#4
blacksmithcrm Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 116	No, Not really,,, Wear what you would like, No one will say a thing... But is it in the spirit of "formal" or even semi-formal?. No, not even close Cheers

11-08-2009, 10:36 PM	#6
surfer_ed DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Like to be Cast Away Cay but Winnipeg...Originally Halifax Posts: 1,091	OK good, I thought that was the opinion. I usually dress nice so shirt and tie are part of my regular wardrobe BUT with luggage restrictions I do not want to pack a jacket. __________________ Surfer_Ed 1972-Off-site , 1976-Poly, 1977-Off-site, 1978-FW,1980-Christmas at FW,1993-CBR, 1994-Off-site, 1996-Off-site Disneyland,2003-Christmas & Honeymoon CSR, 2004-AKL, 2005-POP MNSSHP and DD first trip, 2006-March DCL/First Trip Home SSR, March 2007 Vero/Beach Club DS First Trip, Oct 2007 ASMo/DCL/Wilderness Lodge, Jan 09 ASSp/ASMu, Nov 09 Vero/DCL/BCV, Jan 2010 Family Reunion AKV 2006,2007,2008,2009 Dreams Take Flight Group Leader,Magical Memories for Special Kids http://yyz.dreamstakeflight.ca/

11-08-2009, 10:37 PM	#7
grlzmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Georgia & Florida Posts: 1,299	You will be fine without a jacket. Enjoy your cruise! __________________ Jeanne, mom to: dd19 dd18 dd15 dd13 dd8 dd7 ds7 18 Disney cruises! Many more planned! Next EBTA 4/10/10 & BTB Med 4/24/10! Halloween Magic 10/30/10; & back to back DREAM, Maiden Voyage 1/26/2011 & 1/30/2011!

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11-08-2009, 10:06 PM	#3
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,741	yes, you are fine!

11-08-2009, 10:27 PM	#5
shannonetherton How to avoid defeat when truth and fiction meet, these are things that I don't understand! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 75	This is about to be our sixth cruise and my husband has never taken a coat or a tie!!

11-09-2009, 08:38 AM	#8
Haley DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 674	My DH never brings a jacket. You will see everything from cut off jeans to tuxes in the dining room so no worries __________________ Disney Trips: Ft Wilderness '83, Ft. Wilderness '91, ASM July'96, Boardwalk/DCL Magic July '98, CBR/DCL Wonder '00, DCL Magic '03, CBR July '04, CBR May '05, AKL Oct '05, Poly Dec '06, DCL Wonder '06, Beach Club May '07, DCL Wonder '07, Pop/AKL Oct '08 Engaged, Ft. Wild. May 09, Poly Oct 09 Honeymoon!, DCL Magic Nov '09,

11-09-2009, 09:32 AM	#10
Anal Annie ....at least I KNOW I'm a kook...I just can't stop it.... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MD (DC suburbs) Posts: 6,264	OK, so I'm old school (or maybe I'm just old). IMO you can get by without one on the Wonder as they only have "dress up nights" and people think they're having fine dining at TGI Fridays or Applebees. But "formal" to me on the Magic should at least include a jacket & tie for that one night. Think of it this way - if you were invited to a special event somewhere which states "formal attire" on the invitation would you really consider NOT wearing a jacket as appropriate? Of course there will be people who don't wear one on the ship. But IMHO that does not make it right. (On our 7 n my DH wore a tux for formal night & a jacket for semi-formal). __________________ Please see the Hidden Mickey for Haiti thread August '09 BCV & Vero Beach / May '09 SSR / July '08 AKV & B2B Cruises on The Wonder/ January '08 VWL / August '07 OKW / July '06 Offsite - Waikiki, Kona & Ka'anapali, Hawaii / July '05 Disneyland & Disney Magic West Coast Cruise / Summer '04 CSR / May '03 Offsite - St. John, USVI / Summer '02 AKL & O.C., MD

11-09-2009, 09:50 AM	#11
Legend 23® Disney & Mac Lover Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Where Magic Lives Posts: 77	I do see your point and that logic does seem to apply in your case. Keep in mind though, this is not an "invitation". We, as customers, are buying a vacation. DCL simply "recommends" the attire, they do not impose this. That is why they offer the casual dinner - for those, like me, that go on cruises for what they are - a cruise vacation. On occasion I too have worn a tuxedo on formal night. But that is not my taste. I stay away from any event that is considered formal. As for the OP, I think you get a general idea that you'll be fine.

11-09-2009, 10:22 AM	#12
Poohbug What the schnitzel! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,113	You will be find without a jacket. Go and have fun on your cruise. I also disagree with the invitation thing. When Disney pays for my cruise, then I will let them tell me what to wear to dinner. We like to relax on our cruise and don't feel the need to get all dressed up. We don't wear jeans or shorts but we don't worry about a tux and evening dress either. __________________ Dea , DH , Sean- DS(10), Star Wars Fanatic, Collin- DS(6)Lovable Trouble and Aidan- DS(2)Don't tell me what to do. 2010

11-09-2009, 10:24 AM	#13
Tami0220 Chip & Dale Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ Posts: 132	Palo How about Palo, is no jacket ok there? __________________ Tami & Mike

11-09-2009, 10:45 AM	#15
love2driveinct Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 406	So my hubby won't be the only one wearing a tux on formal night, though, right? We also have a tux for my son who'll be turning 9, and was going to have him wear it, also... __________________ Me38 Mom of 3 and Proud Wife of a Marine DH38 DD11 DS8.97 DD5Daytrip 1973 Daytrip 1981 Off-site 1986 SoG Oct 08 ~~RCCI Nordic Prince - Alaska 1993 ~~RCCI Voyager - Canada 2004 ~~Disney Wonder - Bahamas Oct 08 ~~Disney Magic - Western Feb 6, 2010

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