Flying Fish Dress Code

[fey_spirit]

Can I wear shorts and a T -shirt to flying fish?
It's our arrival day and we wont get to the parks till later in the day, I would rather not have to change into something else... (though obviously I will if I have to.)

 

[Sweet Melissa]

Yes you can, as long as your clothes are free of rips, fraying and objectionable graphics or phrases.

 

[TLinden16]

I'm going to move this to the restaurant board.

 

[k5thbeatle]

Can I wear shorts and a T -shirt to flying fish?
It's our arrival day and we wont get to the parks till later in the day, I would rather not have to change into something else... (though obviously I will if I have to.)

Tacky...but yes you can!

 

[Sweettears]

Yes you can, as long as your clothes are free of rips, fraying and objectionable graphics or phrases.

True....although it would be nice if there sometimes was a dress code. I'm always amazed at how each individual interprets the loose code already in effect.

 

[Uncleromulus]

There IS a dress code. It consists of what Disney suggests you wear, followed by a few items that you cannot wear (like torn clothes, t-shirts with objectionable graphics, etc.)
Shorts and a t-shirt are certainly permitted and I would add that the OP won't be the only person dressed that way.
I think Disney has learned to keep the dress code rather loose to accomodate folks like the OP who may be on a timetable, coming and going to the parks.
A trip back to the hotel just to change clothes might take a # of hours of valuable time, especially if you rely on Disney transportation.

 

[LaurenT]

If you could throw on a polo shirt, it would be nice..but they'll still let you in with t-shirt.

 

[fey_spirit]

Not being a fashion maven I wouldn't really know - but aren't Polo shirts for men?

If you could throw on a polo shirt, it would be nice..but they'll still let you in with t-shirt.

 

[LaurenT]

Not being a fashion maven I wouldn't really know - but aren't Polo shirts for men?

Hmmm..I do own some polo shirts, and I'm female....but I was thinking you were male..don't know why...there's nothing in your nic to indicate either way...maybe I just imagine more men thinking of going to a fancy restaurant in shorts and a t shirt....sexist of me I guess!

 

[fey_spirit]

It's not so much that I don't care what I look like, just more that I'm more practical in some ways then fashion conscious. I get exactly two half days in the parks because of the way this trip is set up and I don't want to miss a moment of either.

We'll be going straight to the parks after a 14 hr drive up, I don't want to lose time changing clothes, and I don't want to wear something really nice to make a trip that long in.

Besides they're nice enough shorts and brand new... and to the rest of the world it's a T-shirt, to me it's our matching anniversary shirts. (also brand new).

Hmmm..I do own some polo shirts, and I'm female....but I was thinking you were male..don't know why...there's nothing in your nic to indicate either way...maybe I just imagine more men thinking of going to a fancy restaurant in shorts and a t shirt....sexist of me I guess!

 

[westcoastsunshine]

I have eaten at the Flying Fish many times but
always dressed in nice clothes because it was
at dinner and we were staying at the Boardwalk
Villas.
It tends to be slightly less casual than the
other restaurants along the Boardwalk.
If you are not pressed for time, perhaps
this would be a nice restaurant to linger
with a glass of wine after a long day
at the Magic Kingdom.
The food is excellent.

S

 

[Karlzmom]

There IS a dress code. ..... I think Disney has learned to keep the dress code rather loose to accomodate folks like the OP who may be on a timetable, coming and going to the parks.
A trip back to the hotel just to change clothes might take a # of hours of valuable time, especially if you rely on Disney transportation.

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I think Disney has capitulated to people who "want to do what they want to do." Everyone on vacation at Disney has choices on how to organize their day to enjoy a variety of activities...including dining. Sadly, despite Disney's best efforts to offer a variety of dining experiences..from the walk up burger to the "special" there will always be people who demand to have an option that should require some type of planning or willingness to be marginally inconvenienced to to "freshen up" and expect to just stumble in however and be accomodated "as is". I can believe that Disney decided to avoid a never ending string of confrontations with guests over the suggested dress code, as it is fairly easy to anticipate that people with no concerns for a suggested dress code [because they no doubt have a "really good reason" why its shouldn't apply to them] would not hesitate to argue/fight/complain loudly at being denied seating....after all, we all know *someone* who is an "all-about-me" kind of person, and that individual really doesn't take well to being told *anything* that they don't want to hear, or otherwise doesn't recognize their special circumstances/reasons/problems with going along/etc....happens in our hometowns...happens at Disney.....

***this post is not overtly directed to any particular poster. If you are in the category of person that it appears to be critical of, my apologies in advance.***

 

[Sweettears]

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I think Disney has capitulated to people who "want to do what they want to do." Everyone on vacation at Disney has choices on how to organize their day to enjoy a variety of activities...including dining. Sadly, despite Disney's best efforts to offer a variety of dining experiences..from the walk up burger to the "special" there will always be people who demand to have an option that should require some type of planning or willingness to be marginally inconvenienced to to "freshen up" and expect to just stumble in however and be accomodated "as is". I can believe that Disney decided to avoid a never ending string of confrontations with guests over the suggested dress code, as it is fairly easy to anticipate that people with no concerns for a suggested dress code [because they no doubt have a "really good reason" why its shouldn't apply to them] would not hesitate to argue/fight/complain loudly at being denied seating....after all, we all know *someone* who is an "all-about-me" kind of person, and that individual really doesn't take well to being told *anything* that they don't want to hear, or otherwise doesn't recognize their special circumstances/reasons/problems with going along/etc....happens in our hometowns...happens at Disney.....

***this post is not overtly directed to any particular poster. If you are in the category of person that it appears to be critical of, my apologies in advance.***

I don't necessarily disagree with you. My point was more from the perspective that I wish folks chose a better mode of dress rather than be forced to do so. We love to dine out, especially at the better restaurants at WDW and find that it makes it more special if you dress accordingly. However, if others chose to dress as they please we still enjoy our time regardless.

More a comentary on how things are today rather than Disney guests.

 

[LaurenT]

I would feel uncomfortable dining in a signture restaurant in clothing I had spent the last 24 hrs running around in. You may find that you'll enjoy your dinner more if you fit in some time to freshen up...

 

[Nala83]

When I went there were plenty of people in shorts and tees. There were also plenty of people dressed quite formally. You won't be out of place either way- it's more personal preference than anything else.

I was totally fine in my park clothes (though I choose a nicer shirt that day). My mom spent half the meal lamenting the fact that she wasn't wearing a dress. To each her own!