Dress Code at Signature Restaurants-Ha!

[inkkognito]

If anyone is worried about being kicked out of a signature restaurant for not following the dress code, my experience tonight says you shouldn't worry at all. DH and I went to Artist Point, and as we were waiting at check-in, a party passed us that had finished their meal. One member of the party had grody-looking jeans with more holes than a slice of swiss cheese. I rolled my eyes at DH and glanced at the dress code plaque, which is right on the check-in counter. Sure enough, one of the supposedly "forbidden" items in torn clothing. Apparently there is zero enforcement...we dress nicely ourselves, but for those who have ever felt like dining in torn clothes or swimwear or perhaps a thong and pasties, come as you are!

 

[mitros]

If anyone is worried about being kicked out of a signature restaurant for not following the dress code, my experience tonight says you shouldn't worry at all. DH and I went to Artist Point, and as we were waiting at check-in, a party passed us that had finished their meal. One member of the party had grody-looking jeans with more holes than a slice of swiss cheese. I rolled my eyes at DH and glanced at the dress code plaque, which is right on the check-in counter. Sure enough, one of the supposedly "forbidden" items in torn clothing. Apparently there is zero enforcement...we dress nicely ourselves, but for those who have ever felt like dining in torn clothes or swimwear or perhaps a thong and pasties, come as you are!

Exactly! I don't know how many times we have had the same experience at various restaurants on property. Some people have no class......

 

[vicki_c]

I felt the same way about the person wearing the grubby college sweatshirt at the table next to us at Narcoossee's this year -- it irritated me a bit considering we had made the effort to dress up and comply with the dress code. And quite a few people in the restaurant were dressed even more than us -- men with jackets, etc.

I was really worried at the check-in counter watching the family of 4 in front of us still wearing their park garb, but apparently they didn't have an ADR so they left (oh well).

 

[suzimar57]

that's disney for you - non confrontational....

better to look the other way than upset the (sloppily dressed ) guest!

 

[GailT]

Exactly! I don't know how many times we have had the same experience at various restaurants on property. Some people have no class......

Not that some don't don't have any class, when it comes to me I have MS and walking alot just doesnt work fo r me so no matter what I wear to the pareks I wear when I go in eating, jeans and a top. This year for Christmas I am eating at AP and that is the hotel I am staying in so I can go change then go to dinner without alot of walking.

 

[RMulieri]

It all comes down to pride in self and appearence.I was recently at a black tie wedding , where several guests were in jeans or sweatpants.The bride was absolutely livid.So if people nowadays will not dress up for a wedding,I doubt a restuarant of any kind will help them see the light.

 

[ROEDISNEY]

I like going to these resturants and getting dressed a lil . You don't have to over due it but's it's nice. I seen how some people walk in and it isn't right.No respect!

 

[ElizabethB]

Interesting. I posted recently on another thread that even though the "dress code" says no torn clothing, I suspected no one would be stopped for wearing torn jeans unless the tears were very, very strategically placed to reveal certain anatomy. I guess I was right.

From my perspective, I just don't care anymore. We went to a F&W Festival regional dinner and didn't realize the dress code -- even for that lovely evening -- was standard park wear. We felt very overdressed.

So, we just wear what we want, now, and let others do the same.

 

[disnut8]

What do you expect Disney World to do? Tell that guest they can't eat there? Send them back to their resort to change? Make them give up their reservation?

And then what would that guest and their entire party do? Not eat there and probably not eat at another Disney World restaurant their entire stay. And probably not even bother to come back to Disney World ever again.

Yes, I do follow the dress code. But I sure the heck wouldn't let it spoil my meal if someone else didn't.

 

[crisi]

Yes, yes, and yes. Disney should realize that there are people who aren't vacationing at Disney because of the rude and inconsiderate slobs they are coddling. In an effort to placate the guests that don't follow rules, they drive away guests that do. And those guests leave quietly.

We've decided with several vacations to not vacation at Disney - we like it for the kids and our kids vacation - but it cannot be a grown up vacation for us like we once hoped it would be - because we can't trust Disney to expect grown ups to be grown ups.

 

[Connears]

I had adr at CG for xmas night 2006 and we were dressed with xmas sweaters/shirts and nice pants(even my 16 year old), as was the whole crowd that night when we were there. As we were leaving, a guy got off the elevator at the restaurant with his wife and small daughter(they were Japanese) and he had tropical board shorts on and the cm at the podium told him he could not come in for that reason. The guy was fine and apologized, then left. Not sure how he got on the elevator with that attire, because of where you check-in on the 2nd floor..you would thinkg they would have stopped hime then.

Connears

 

[BCV23]

Clothes with holes are against the dress code but sweatshirts, park clothes, etc. are within the dress code.

We like to dress up a bit but don't expect others to do so except for V&A. WDW makes the rules....not me.

 

[SoonipiLady]

If anyone is worried about being kicked out of a signature restaurant for not following the dress code, my experience tonight says you shouldn't worry at all. DH and I went to Artist Point, and as we were waiting at check-in, a party passed us that had finished their meal. One member of the party had grody-looking jeans with more holes than a slice of swiss cheese. I rolled my eyes at DH and glanced at the dress code plaque, which is right on the check-in counter. Sure enough, one of the supposedly "forbidden" items in torn clothing. Apparently there is zero enforcement...we dress nicely ourselves, but for those who have ever felt like dining in torn clothes or swimwear or perhaps a thong and pasties, come as you are!

at the way people dress at a nice restaurant. Whether it is at a resort, on a cruise, or here at home.

At least they were leaving when you got there!! Aside from that, how was your dinner? DH and I are headed there in September.

Karen

 

[Moonpie]

If anyone is worried about being kicked out of a signature restaurant for not following the dress code, my experience tonight says you shouldn't worry at all. DH and I went to Artist Point, and as we were waiting at check-in, a party passed us that had finished their meal. One member of the party had grody-looking jeans with more holes than a slice of swiss cheese. I rolled my eyes at DH and glanced at the dress code plaque, which is right on the check-in counter. Sure enough, one of the supposedly "forbidden" items in torn clothing. Apparently there is zero enforcement...we dress nicely ourselves, but for those who have ever felt like dining in torn clothes or swimwear or perhaps a thong and pasties, come as you are!

Oh, I was looking for an occassion to wear my thong and pasties! LOL Thanks for the laugh! I agree that it's silly to have a "dress code" if it's not being enforced.

 

[newtodis]

What do you expect Disney World to do? Tell that guest they can't eat there? Send them back to their resort to change? Make them give up their reservation?

And then what would that guest and their entire party do? Not eat there and probably not eat at another Disney World restaurant their entire stay. And probably not even bother to come back to Disney World ever again.

Yes, I do follow the dress code. But I sure the heck wouldn't let it spoil my meal if someone else didn't.

Yes actually I do expect Disney to tell them that. Why make rules and post them if they aren't going to be enforced? I would give them the option of changing and returning within a certain timeframe or giving up the ressie and trying to accomidate them at another, more casual location. I would be upset if I put effort into getting dressed up and looking nice when they let people in wearing jeans. I would have certainly mentioned it to the server or manager to see why they were so special. If you're told when making your ressie what the dress code is for the resort, there is no excuse on your part-you knew the info.

I doubt that just because they're turned away from one restraunt it would make them never come to Disney again however...and if so, that's great-more room for me and my family to visit.

I also know that not everyone can afford nice/fancy clothes but holey jeans are not ok. At least jeans that are not ripped.

I know I may not share the "popular" opinion but that's just how I feel.

 

[DVC Sadie]

Yes, yes, and yes. Disney should realize that there are people who aren't vacationing at Disney because of the rude and inconsiderate slobs they are coddling. In an effort to placate the guests that don't follow rules, they drive away guests that do. And those guests leave quietly.

We've decided with several vacations to not vacation at Disney - we like it for the kids and our kids vacation - but it cannot be a grown up vacation for us like we once hoped it would be - because we can't trust Disney to expect grown ups to be grown ups.

Well said and I agree!

My dh and I only go to WDW when we bring our neices and nephews or when I want a quick, inexpensive vacation. Now we vacation other places that do expect people to dress accordingly.

I remember when WDW offered world class dining and when people actually changed clothes before having dinner.

 

[jeffbear]

Me ... I fail to see how anyone dressed in a sloppy manner is comfortable in a restaurant like Citricos or California Grill where the decor is so upscale. But hey ... it takes all kinds.

I think the silly bit is that Disney has made th change to add a dress code to the classier establishments on property and then make next to no effort to enforce the dress code. Why bother with the thing in the first place? If the Disney folks are so worried about offending scofflaws, then why would they risk offending those who are compulsive about obeying written rules and policies?

Bottom line ... either enforce the codes or chuck them. Otherwise you're just setting a bad precedent for other rules you might wish to enforce with a bit more consistency. Or I guess you could scale down the interiors at the dress code restaurants ... but that seems self defeating.

 

[BellaSoleil]

When DH and I dined at Cali Grill on our Honeymoon, our server was very complimentary of our attire. She said that people never follow the dress code and she appreciated us getting dressed up for the occasion.

However, I am young so I appreciate and own a pair of very expensive "holey" jeans. I wouldn't wear them to dinner, though.

 

[inkkognito]

Aside from that, how was your dinner? DH and I are headed there in September.

It was amazing! We hadn't been to Citricos in years so I didn't remember much about it. We ended up ordered a smorgasboard of appetizers so we could taste various items, and it was so delicious that we're going back this Thurs. with friends. The crispy risotto, the tuna carpaccio and the goat cheese truffles are all excellent.

 

[MainStMandy]

I completly agree with the OP...and I what I wonder is, as a guest, how do you have the nerve to ignore the policy. It is clearly stated on the phone when you make your adr. And if you just show up without ADR's then you should be told that you are not dressed according to the policy of that restaurant.

I get that everyone vacations differently, but there is a reason Disney has so many different kinds of restaraunts...something for everyone. Which IMHO should include a classier kind of dining...that means following the standards to which Disney set up! And although I don't agree with some of the things on this list...at the very minimum the following should be enforced!

Business Casual Dress Code

Attire considered appropriate by this dress code is:
• Dress shorts
• Dress pants
• Jean pants
• Collared shirts
• Blouses
• Sweaters
• T-shirts


Attire not permitted by this dress code is:
• Hats
• Swimsuits
• Swimsuit cover-up's
• Tank tops
• Torn clothing
• Flip-flops