Is there a new dress code for palo?

[enzy65]

Just read an article dated today and it said men needed a jacket for dinner. I looked on DCL dress code and didn’t see that information. My DH has never worn a jacket with his dress pants/shirt at dinner. Anyone have insight on this.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Just read an article dated today and it said men needed a jacket for dinner. I looked on DCL dress code and didn’t see that information. My DH has never worn a jacket with his dress pants/shirt at dinner. Anyone have insight on this.

From the DCL website:
for Palo:

Dress to Impress​

Adult-exclusive restaurants aboard Disney Cruise Line ships are elegant dining experiences. Guests are requested to dress in a manner consistent with the restaurant’s sophistication. Formal or semi-formal attire is recommended. Also permitted is dress-casual attire with a polished look, such as dress pants, jeans in good condition, collared shirts, dressy tops and lifestyle shoes. For brunch at Palo, dress shorts are acceptable. Clothing such as T-shirts, swimwear and sports attire are not permitted.

For Palo Steakhouse:

Dress to Impress​

Adult-exclusive restaurants aboard Disney Cruise Line ships are elegant dining experiences. Guests are requested to dress in a manner consistent with the restaurant’s sophistication. Formal or semi-formal attire is recommended. Also permitted is dress-casual attire with a polished look, such as dress pants, jeans in good condition, collared shirts, dressy tops and lifestyle shoes. For brunch at Palo Steakhouse, dress shorts are acceptable. Clothing such as T-shirts, swimwear and sports attire are not permitted.



Where did you see the article?

 

[NauticalNights]

No jacket is required. You will see a few with them. I noticed on our sailing last month that a group had on spirit jerseys, which surprised me. It was also pirate night so perhaps they are not as strict with dress code? They did stand out.

 

[enzy65]

From the DCL website:
for Palo:

Dress to Impress​

Adult-exclusive restaurants aboard Disney Cruise Line ships are elegant dining experiences. Guests are requested to dress in a manner consistent with the restaurant’s sophistication. Formal or semi-formal attire is recommended. Also permitted is dress-casual attire with a polished look, such as dress pants, jeans in good condition, collared shirts, dressy tops and lifestyle shoes. For brunch at Palo, dress shorts are acceptable. Clothing such as T-shirts, swimwear and sports attire are not permitted.

For Palo Steakhouse:

Dress to Impress​

Adult-exclusive restaurants aboard Disney Cruise Line ships are elegant dining experiences. Guests are requested to dress in a manner consistent with the restaurant’s sophistication. Formal or semi-formal attire is recommended. Also permitted is dress-casual attire with a polished look, such as dress pants, jeans in good condition, collared shirts, dressy tops and lifestyle shoes. For brunch at Palo Steakhouse, dress shorts are acceptable. Clothing such as T-shirts, swimwear and sports attire are not permitted.



Where did you see the article?

Here on DISBOARDS under news and updates. I think it was DCL fan written by Jackie somebody.

 

[enzy65]

No jacket is required. You will see a few with them. I noticed on our sailing last month that a group had on spirit jerseys, which surprised me. It was also pirate night so perhaps they are not as strict with dress code? They did stand out.

I wish they would enforce the dress code. On the treasure at dinner there was a table of men in shorts, they stood out.

 

[byurick]

We were just there in February (Fantasy) and no one made me wear a jacket.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Here on DISBOARDS under news and updates. I think it was DCL fan written by Jackie somebody.

The only article I found there was from Feb 2024 updating to what's shown on the DCL website.

 

[enzy65]

The only article I found there was from Feb 2024 updating to what's shown on the DCL website.

It was dated for today and is titled Palos secret soufflé and a deck side surprise.

 

[enzy65]

We were just there in February (Fantasy) and no one made me wear a jacket.

I know my DH never has worn a jacket, just asking since I saw this article today.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

It was dated for today and is titled Palos secret soufflé and a deck side surprise.

Hmm... found it.

I'm thinking she forgot the article she posted a year ago, since the DCL website currently is verbatim what she posted then:

As a reminder, adult-exclusive restaurants aboard Disney Cruise Line ships are elegant dining experiences. Guests are requested to dress in a manner consistent with the restaurant’s sophistication. Formal or semi-formal attire is recommended. Also permitted is dress-casual attire with a polished look, such as dress pants, jeans in good condition, collared shirts, dressy tops, and lifestyle shoes. For brunch at Palo and Palo Steakhouse, dress shorts are acceptable. Clothing such as T-shirts, swimwear, and sports attire are not permitted.
and from the DCL website:

Adult-exclusive restaurants aboard Disney Cruise Line ships are elegant dining experiences. Guests are requested to dress in a manner consistent with the restaurant’s sophistication. Formal or semi-formal attire is recommended. Also permitted is dress-casual attire with a polished look, such as dress pants, jeans in good condition, collared shirts, dressy tops and lifestyle shoes. For brunch at Palo Steakhouse, dress shorts are acceptable. Clothing such as T-shirts, swimwear and sports attire are not permitted.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I know my DH never has worn a jacket, just asking since I saw this article today.

My husband has always worn a jacket (for dinner). Not so often for brunch.

 

[AquaDame]

News to me as well... AFAIK they haven't required a jacket for a while now outside of Remy*. I wonder if her husband was otherwise dressed down? If he was wearing a collarless shirt or something else against the dress code I could see them suggesting a jacket, and since they did not have one, accommodating them outside. That's honestly the first time I have ever heard of them sitting people outside too... so maybe I'm the crazy one! My husband does not sail with a jacket ever since they lightened up on their dress code, and will not be this time either. They've been very loud about changes in the past, so I feel like we'd have heard if it changed and they were suddenly being strict and enforcing it.

FWIW, thinking of a Grand Marnier souffle as surprising in Royal Palace has me raising my eyebrows... that has been an option for years now and is on the regular menu. Source: me, I LOVE IT and get it every time I can! I've even gotten two once (I had a lighter dinner to make up for it).

For anyone who wants to see without searching for it: https://dclfan.com/planning/palos-secret-souffle-and-a-deckside-surprise/

*Edit: I no longer see it on Remy's page either.

 

[Genie+]

I’d wear a jacket but I’m always hot. Why bother bringing a jacket if you’ll just take it off anyway. It’s going to the coat closet So what would it matter. Makes sense they do not require.

 

[jrez]

Shorts are fine in the MDR:

In general, most onboard dining venues follow a “cruise casual” dress code. Guests may wear shorts, T-shirts and sundresses. However, swimwear and tank tops are not permitted. Appropriate dinner attire includes polished casual pieces such as khakis, slacks or nice jeans paired with collared or polo shirts, as well as dresses, skirts and stylish tops.

 

[JJZMgailey]

Here on DISBOARDS under news and updates. I think it was DCL fan written by Jackie somebody.

It's so weird because it was our personal experience on the Disney Dream in September/2025 when this happened. They explained that he couldn't be in the restaurant without the jacket and that they could lend him one if needed. That's when they offered to set up a table outside on the deck. We thought that was pretty cool since we'd never done it before. Reading all the comments here and on Facebook, I'm thinking that the server maybe wasn't well-versed in the dress code department or something, because the collared DCL polo shirt my husband was wearing should've been just fine.

Hmm... found it.

I'm thinking she forgot the article she posted a year ago, since the DCL website currently is verbatim what she posted then:

As a reminder, adult-exclusive restaurants aboard Disney Cruise Line ships are elegant dining experiences. Guests are requested to dress in a manner consistent with the restaurant’s sophistication. Formal or semi-formal attire is recommended. Also permitted is dress-casual attire with a polished look, such as dress pants, jeans in good condition, collared shirts, dressy tops, and lifestyle shoes. For brunch at Palo and Palo Steakhouse, dress shorts are acceptable. Clothing such as T-shirts, swimwear, and sports attire are not permitted.
and from the DCL website:

Adult-exclusive restaurants aboard Disney Cruise Line ships are elegant dining experiences. Guests are requested to dress in a manner consistent with the restaurant’s sophistication. Formal or semi-formal attire is recommended. Also permitted is dress-casual attire with a polished look, such as dress pants, jeans in good condition, collared shirts, dressy tops and lifestyle shoes. For brunch at Palo Steakhouse, dress shorts are acceptable. Clothing such as T-shirts, swimwear and sports attire are not permitted.

I remember posting that article, but the new one I published yesterday was our personal experience on the Disney Dream. It's really strange, but as I said above, maybe the server made a mistake? Very unusual in any case.