dress code

[Disneynutinlondon]

Can anyone tell me is the dress code for The Yachtsman the same as other signature restaurants or is a collar and jacket required for men ?

 

[ChipnDaleRule]

Men tend to wear either a polo shirt or a casual button shirt with long trousers or smart shorts(no jeans). I did see people wearing suits but they were mostly conference people.I would say that 99% of diners like to make an effort when it comes to eating in signatures, but of course ive also seen the exceptions

 

[chocolateMinnie]

We found it laughable last year. We were told that the 'correct' clothes were smart (dress) shorts or trousers for men plus a shirt or polo shirt, no logo t shirts and smart dress/skirt/trousers and blouse for ladies.

When we went in October it was about half full at 6pm. DD and I wore nice but not evening type dresses and the two males wore smart shorts and designer polos. About half of the people there were wearing normal theme park/t shirts and scruffy shorts (for men and women) some with wet pool hair. We were about the top end of the dress and would have considered ourselves 'country pub' type dress in the UK not smart restaurant. Unfortunately they don't enforce the dress expectations.

 

[Elise79]

The only restaurant that requires a jacket is Victoria & Alberts.

The other signatures are all the same - from Disney website:

At this Signature Dining experience, Guests are asked to adhere to the dress code.

Men may wear khakis, slacks, jeans or dress shorts and collared shirts. Sport coats are optional.

Women may wear Capri pants, skirts, dresses, jeans or dress shorts.

Not permitted in the dining room are tank tops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, hats for gentlemen, cut-offs, torn clothing and shirts with offensive language or graphics.

 

[Mr Stoat]

Seems to have very much gone by the board, last I was there there were men in shorts and T shirts, guess money talks!

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

Thanks all for the replies. My lot are a smart shorts and designer polo shirt troop so we should be fine

The only restaurant that requires a jacket is Victoria & Alberts.

I going to book the Chef's Table at Victoria & Alberts for DH's birthday present next year as we go just a week after our birthday. He's in the catering business and will get a real kick out of it and totally appreciate it as well.

 

[Lucys dad]

Thanks all for the replies. My lot are a smart shorts and designer polo shirt troop so we should be fine

That's exactly what I wear in Signatures including Yachtsmans on a couple of occasions. I felt absolutely fine.

 

[zippy99]

I have never 'dressed up' for a signature. We have eaten at the Brown Derby, California Grill & Artist Point - we have never felt out of place or under dressed. I have often worn short shorts and a strapless top and DH has worn his sports shorts and t-shirt (climacool type)

At the end of the day (with the exclusion of V&A) this is Disney - a family destination full of people on holiday. Many guests have come straight from parks to eat. To be honest I could not care less what people are wearing - as long as they don't have screaming kids running amock and interfering with my dining experience I am happy!

 

[tinkerpea]

I have noticed people do not dress up for dinner much anymore even in the signatures! Some of the sights we have seen would make you gasp haha!
We are a family who like to dress up for dinner even over here, so when on holiday we make the most of being able to go back and get ready before going out to dinner.

Dh usually wears smart linen trousers & short sleeved shirt or a smart top to dinner, while I will wear a summer dress or linen trousers and nice top and sandals if its in the park or heels/high wedges & more evening style short dress/maxi if its in a signature out of a park and were not planning in parking it afterwards!
Our boys LOVE to dress up for going out to eat " smart clothes not fancy dress lol" and when we went down to Newquay a few weeks ago begged us for all new *********** shirts and best shorts (as they put it) for their holiday!!

I do find it a shame that people do not tend to dress as well for dinner as they used to, and even though yes some disney restaurants are in parks many are not...... It won't impact on my meal of course what others wear, it just makes my family stand out a little more where we used to nicely blend in,
to the point where were told on many occasions how lovely it is to see people dressed well for dinner & our boys look so nice and smart which the boys love lol.

 

[flortlebap]

I have noticed people do not dress up for dinner much anymore even in the signatures! Some of the sights we have seen would make you gasp haha!
We are a family who like to dress up for dinner even over here, so when on holiday we make the most of being able to go back and get ready before going out to dinner.

Dh usually wears smart linen trousers & short sleeved shirt or a smart top to dinner, while I will wear a summer dress or linen trousers and nice top and sandals if its in the park or heels/high wedges & more evening style short dress/maxi if its in a signature out of a park and were not planning in parking it afterwards!
Our boys LOVE to dress up for going out to eat " smart clothes not fancy dress lol" and when we went down to Newquay a few weeks ago begged us for all new *********** shirts and best shorts (as they put it) for their holiday!!

I do find it a shame that people do not tend to dress as well for dinner as they used to, and even though yes some disney restaurants are in parks many are not...... It won't impact on my meal of course what others wear, it just makes my family stand out a little more where we used to nicely blend in,
to the point where were told on many occasions how lovely it is to see people dressed well for dinner & our boys look so nice and smart which the boys love lol.

I find it disappointing too. Whether its free dining that has caused it I don't know, but the general calibre of Disney restaurants has gone way downhill.

Perfect example of this is Portobello. Not signature dining, but when it was the Portobello Yacht Club and not on DDP it was somewhere mid- high price range, with attentive waiters, great food, and adult patrons who dressed up smart and made an effort. It was my favourite restaurant 9 years ago.

Last month it resembled a cattle market. Full of kids in scruffy clothes running round the restaurant, poor service, not great quality food and busy as hell but nobody looked smart. The waiters tried to put on our main courses on top of our starters when we were only half way through to get us out quicker! Very disappointing.

I wouldn't want to be forced to pay £150 per head just to get a good meal at V&As though.

Maybe I'm just hyper critical. I expect it in theme park restaurants, but not DTD and hotels. To me part of a holiday is being able to dress up nice for meals but now I would feel out of place.

 

[Elise79]

We 'dress up' for dinner regardless of where we are going. Yes, I do wear heels in the parks of an evening and have even walked World Showcase Lagoon on them

We have eaten at YS twice this year and both times there most people where dressed nicely.

Artist Point always seems to have better dressed patrons in general too.

I wish they would enforce the dress codes at the signatures though as we have seen some real sights - didn't ruin my evening but why have rules if you are not going to enforce them

 

[Minniesgal]

We like to dress for dinner too as it makes it much more of an occasion than just rolling in from the parks. I am wondering if it isomeric a British thing though. For us a meal out is a big out but I get the impression for a lot of American families eating out is normal nutrition. There was an advert on the TV a out eating out one less night per week and saving $$$. We don't ragout normally weekly or even monthly when we do it is a special occasion and. We dress up to keep it that way. We do the same st Disney. We don't eat every meal out or even eat out every day but when we do we want to make it special.

We went out for our anniversary (20 years) and chose Victoria and Alberts as we wanted. Real night out. We had originally chosen Citricos but are glad we didn't be jade the whole atmosphere was so casual it didn't feel special. I think it may well be a cultural thing.

 

[Mummycat]

I agree with the above posts re smartening up a bit for dinner. I'm not suggesting going over the top but fresh clothes similar to tinkerpeas description. Thats my personal choice though as it makes me feel nice but I totally respect other people view things differently.
I do also know that on my 40th birthday at the California grill I may well stick out like a sore thumb in my coast dress but what the heck if I can't glam up on my 40th when can I

 

[disney_princess_85]

I also find it disappointing that people don't tend to 'dress up' anymore. I understand it more at the park restaurants, however if I'm at a resort or DTD restaurant in the evening, I don't expect to be sat alongside people wearing their daytime gear and baseball caps, etc. Unfortunately, this is usually the case!

Maybe I'm an anomaly as I'm not a casual dresser at all- even in the parks, you'll find me in a nice dress rather than shorts and a t-shirt.

Artist Point always seems to have better dressed patrons in general too.

Yes, I've found this too.

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

We always "change for dinner" ...... no not in the way you're all probably thinking.

Our Disney touring style, well so far as it may well change with FP+, is that we get get to the parks fairly early and then head back to the resort in the afternoon for pool time. As we always do a TS meal in the evening we all shower and "change for dinner". The boys dress in a very American "preppy style" even when we're at home so they just continue that and I usually put on cropped linen trousers or capri pants and a blouse. I always wear my merrell siena sandals so it makes no difference if we head back to the resort of stay in the park.

I think as Disney make such a big deal about their restaurants and promote the "signature" dining as something a bit special it is a shame that they don't tighten up a bit on enforcing their own rules.