Dress Code - Enforcement

[nutsforgolf]

I know that some of the better restaurants have a dress code, how strict are they. We were hoping to go to Narcoosee after spending the day at MK and then going back to MK at night. We do not have time to go back to our hotel (POP).

Does anyone have experience with how they enforce the dress code.

 

[Bob P]

Hi,

From my experience as long as you are not wearing swimwear, you will not have a problem.

The dress code is just a suggestion and is not strictly enforced, unless you are going to V&As.

 

[bradk]

if i'm to believe some of the things i've read, they're really not.

that said, if you know you're going there anyway, there's nothing in the 'dress code' that can't simply be worn in the parks, so why not?

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

if i'm to believe some of the things i've read, they're really not.

that said, if you know you're going there anyway, there's nothing in the 'dress code' that can't simply be worn in the parks, so why not?

Unless I am wrong but isn't there a dress code when going on the tours of the Magic Kingdom? Specifically the major ones like the Backstage Magic and the Keys to the Kingdom tours.

 

[nutsforgolf]

They told me that no denim, no sneakers, no t-shirts. This may be a problem if we are walking around MK all day. I just don't want to eat dinner at MK when Narcoose is soooooo much better!!!!!

 

[cccm]

I know this sounds stupid, but I am also that person that tends to spill on their clothes. Very clumsy. What I plan on doing on the days that we have dining reservations and are in parks is to leave a change of clothes in a locker. A quick change before dinner and we are refreshed and ready to take on the second half of the day.

 

[nutsforgolf]

Yeah, you're right, I should just get a locker. Thanks

 

[bradk]

Unless I am wrong but isn't there a dress code when going on the tours of the Magic Kingdom? Specifically the major ones like the Backstage Magic and the Keys to the Kingdom tours.

you are mistaken. there is no dress code on any of the tours beyond theme park casual.

They told me that no denim, no sneakers, no t-shirts. This may be a problem if we are walking around MK all day. I just don't want to eat dinner at MK when Narcoose is soooooo much better!!!!!

this is the official business casual dress code. denim is not forbidden.

Men: Dress slacks, jeans, trousers, or dress shorts, short or long-sleeved shirt with a collar required. Jackets are optional.
Ladies: Jeans, skirts, or dress shorts with blouse or sweater, or a dress required.
Not permitted in dining room: tank tops, swimming suits or swim suit cover ups, t-shirts, hats for gentleman, cut offs, or torn clothing of any kind.

you can do what you want and chances are you won't be turned away, but it is a courtesy to both the restaurant and its patrons. granted it's still WDW, but other guests may be looking for a way to get away from it as much as possible for a couple of hours.

i'm sure a tshirt per se isn't necessarily as bad as a logo tshirt.

but as mentioned before, you probably won't be denied and you probably won't be the only one. it's just a matter of courtesy.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

you are mistaken. there is no dress code on any of the tours beyond theme park casual.




this is the official business casual dress code. denim is not forbidden.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Uncleromulus]

We always take the tours in shorts and T's--almost everyone is dressed that way.
Jeans and sneakers are well within the existing "business casual" restaurant code. No problem.
While there is a report of dress code enforcemet once in a great while, most times there is no enforcement whatsoever. That's how it's been each and every time we eat at a Signature restaurant (which is almost all the time).
These days I will wear a collared shirt with my shorts just to comply with the code. But always see folks in T-shirts at every meal----.

 

[webray]

That whole dress code thing is a suggestion, not a requirement (except at V&A's).

We have been to the signature restaurants in everything from park attire to returning to room and dressing up a bit. We used to pack extra dress clothes if we were planning on eating at a signature restaurant because of that whole speal (sp?) they give you when you make a reservation..no more. It is a waste of luggage space. We have even overheard the restaurant host telling people who walk up in shorts/tshirts..don't even worry about that..we don't know why Disney keeps telling people that..lol.

WDW needs to wise up like DL did many years ago, DL knows people are on vacation, coming to dinner from the parks.

So, as long as you aren't in swimwear, you are good to go.

 

[madalex]

Yeah, you're right, I should just get a locker. Thanks

This is the way to go, just so you can put on a clean shirt or change your shoes before going to dinner. I always find time to change into nicer clothes for eating at the signature restaurants because it just makes the whole meal experience more enjoyable.

 

[yankeepenny]

we wore golf shirts and nice dress shorts and shoes to our CG ressie last sept, and you should have seen the "just came out of the water park attire!!!!!" ---halter top styles, flip flops, t shirts......etc.....
we felt way overdressed, and they did not bat an eyelash.

 

[bicker]

Generally, for most things, Disney relies on each guest's personal integrity to voluntarily comply with rules, such as the dress codes. It is only when there is lots of abuse when the put actual enforcement in place.

 

[Katiebell]

I had read on one of these threads that the whole "dress code" thing started to prevent things like people coming in straight from the park to a place like CG right before fireworks, just to order drinks and watch the fireworks. It was making the restaurant super crowded for the diners that were having dinner there, so they started instituting a "dress code" to discourage people coming in from the parks to do that. Dunno if that is true

 

[bicker]

I had read on one of these threads that the whole "dress code" thing started to prevent things like people coming in straight from the park to a place like CG right before fireworks, just to order drinks and watch the fireworks.

My understanding is that you now must have ADRs to even get up to the 15th floor, so that's no longer an issue.

 

[CastleLight]

you can do what you want and chances are you won't be turned away, but it is a courtesy to both the restaurant and its patrons. granted it's still WDW, but other guests may be looking for a way to get away from it as much as possible for a couple of hours.

Well said. I, for one, am in favor of the dress code. I enjoy having a nice dinner in a nice atmosphere after a long day at the parks and I am glad that WDW tries to provide that to its guests. (Just one person's opinion.)

 

[vicki845]

What time of year are you going? If it's in July/August I would take a change of clothes. It's really hot that time of Year and I'm sure you would want to freshen up before you go to dinner. Otherwise just wear something nice, no tank tops, cut offs or sneakers.