I recently inquired as to the dress code policy via email with
DCL....here is what I heard back, hope it helps clear some stuff up!!...
"The Walt Disney World Resort and the
Disney Cruise Line offer a casual, informal atmosphere. However, in restaurants Lumiere's (on the Disney Magic), Triton's (on the Disney Wonder), and Palo (on both ships), it is suggested that men wear jackets or a button-down shirt and tie, and ladies wear dresses or pantsuits.
For Animator's Palate and Parrot Cay (on both ships), button-down, open-collar shirts or polo shirts and slacks are recommended for men. Pants and a blouse or a casual dress are appropriate for ladies. As another note, we kindly request that no shorts, T-shirts, or jeans be worn in any of our restaurants during the evening. We recommend that children follow the same suggested guidelines as their parents.
On our 7-night cruise on the Disney Magic, we feature one "formal evening" and one "semi-formal evening" in all three restaurants. For the "formal evening" we suggest tuxedos for men and elegant gowns for women. However, please note that
the "formal evening" is "black tie optional," as we realize that some of our guests are more casual travelers. On either of these evenings we suggest that guests dress in what they feel would be appropriate and comfortable to them. For some men, this might mean a suit; for others, it might mean a sports jacket,
tie, and dress pants. For ladies, this might mean a cocktail dress or dressy pant suit. However, again, we kindly ask that jeans, shorts, and other casual wear not be worn, as we would anticipate guests would be uncomfortable dressing down amidst officers and guests who will be in more formal wear. For children,
parents should use their discretion. We anticipate that many parents will want their children to "dress up," particularly for formal portraits on these evenings. Our hope is that all of our guests will enjoy these elegant evenings,which have been a part of the fun and traditions of cruising since the inception
of the cruise industry. For those guests who do not wish to participate in these evenings, casual dining is available at Topsider Buffet. Naturally, we want every one of our guests to feel at home while they are sailing with us, and
so we hope these general guidelines will be helpful for your family.
Please note that tuxedo rental information will be included with the cruise document packet that is sent via Federal Express service 10-14 days prior to our guests' vacations. Information will be provided where guests can order directly from our provider, Cruiseline Formalwear. You may contact their Customer
Service Department Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.(EST) by calling 1-800-551-5091. Their web page is
www.cruiselineformal.com. Tuxedos will be delivered onboard by your stateroom host or hostess."
Those who <I>always</I> equate Disney with "theme park casual" are obviously refusing to acknowledge that Disney (both land and sea) offers some fine and elegant dining, as well as fast-food options. A distinction in attire for those different atmospheres is made by Disney. Things would be much simpler is they enforced their request, as with certain restaurants on land that will not let you enter without meeting their dress code.
