Is wearing Crocs ok for Signature Dining?

[*KeepMovingForward*]

I'd sum up Disney's definition of "business" or "resort" casual as "don't be a slob."

I thinks that's about the gist of it!

 

[asmit4]

I think you can obviously wear them OP, as so many have said. But, its not the intention of the dress code.

"
For the Signature Dining Restaurants, a "Business Casual" dress code is in effect:

Men - Dress pants, jeans or dress shorts and a T-shirt or long sleeve shirt with collar is required. (Jackets optional.)

Women - Jeans, skirts or dress shorts and blouse, sweater or dress is required.
"

Dress shorts, not the shorts 95 percent of the people wear there. While it says Ts, it says business casual, which definately leans to a collar. If you're wearing dress pants or jeans for business casual, and even dress shorts (think airline workers) you're not going to wear crocs or flip flops. Thats not appropriate. Not only will it look off, its not in the spirit of the dress code.

Disney isn't going to turn you away, its not what they do, but crocs are not the intention, I am positive of that. If they wanted you wearing something like that, they wouldn't even bother with a dress code. When I've been to signature dining I see most people wearing collared shirts and the like. If I saw someone wearing crocs, they'd look out of place, and I know most people don't care about fashion on vacation, but these specific restaurants are asking that you do for that dining experience. If thats beyond your ability or desire, its probably best you don't go there.

The rants regarding this opinion I have should consider its Disney asking you to behave this way. Its the same in many work places. Its not that its personally disturbing, its just the expectation is set, it is nice if you follow it. If you disagree with it, write to them and complain. Its just another one of those things though, you can either follow the rules or not. If you're going to break them, and I dont think anyone can possibly rationalize their shorts from old navy or AE and their flip flops or crocs are business casual, just break them. Don't ask for an opinion. Some people might notice and chuckle at your fashion faux pas, but I'm sure it wont ruin their vacation or meal, it wouldn't ruin mine. It just singles some out as either not knowing or unwilling to follow the suggestion of disney.

Again, I dont think anyone can possibly rationalize their shorts from old navy or AE and their flip flops or crocs are business casual.

 

[Mickey_Man]

Thanks again for your responses. Now I can be at ease that I won't need to hear DW complain about how another pair of my size 13 shoes are hogging up all the room in the suitcase...

Amen!! My size 14s take up a TON of room in our bags, so I do from time to time wear crocs (very shoe looking ones) to dinner, either with khaki pants or khaki shorts. I actually think that a clean pair of crocs looks a lot nicer than a beat up pair of sneakers, and unless a man is going to wear leather sandals, I am not sure what other option looks right. Dress shoes and shorts just don't work for me!

Having said that, you have to do what you feel works best. I would not wear crocs to V&As, bluezoo, Citricos, Shulas, Jiko, Artist Point, or Yachtman's, but probably would to Le Cellier, Narcoosees, CG, Flying Fish, or Brown Derby, and in any of those cases (except V&As) I'd be wearing a collared shirt and either khaki shorts or pants. Basically I would try to dress up my crocs as much as possible, if that is possible!

Good luck! If I am at the table next to you, you'll probably get the thumbs up from me! Oh, and I work for a Fortune 100 company and I have seen crocs on business casual Fridays!

 

[lisa3383]

I'd sum up Disney's definition of "business" or "resort" casual as "don't be a slob."

Now thats something I can really agree with!

 

[froglady]

I think that when you are in a situation where the average guest is walking more than a mile daily, appropriate footwear should be determined by comfort, rather than fashion or some dress code.

As long as what you're wearing isn't dirty, torn, offensive, or too reveling, I probably won't even notice you. And I'm a bit of a fashionista.

 

[crisi]

I think that when you are in a situation where the average guest is walking more than a mile daily, appropriate footwear should be determined by comfort, rather than fashion or some dress code.

As long as what you're wearing isn't dirty, torn, offensive, or too reveling, I probably won't even notice you. And I'm a bit of a fashionista.

The flip of that coin (and not that I'm advocating it) is that one SHOULD change for a nice dinner if one has been walking through the park all day.

When we ate a CG, we were underdressed - we had worn our nicest "park clothes" - dressier shorts (I had on a skirt), shirts with collars - but we were staying at the BWV and it was a MK day - we didn't want to go back and change. As DVC member's we'd pool hopped to the Poly, so we weren't even "park sweaty." I regretted not being able to change and felt out of place, but I'm a little more sensitive to dressing for dinner than many. If I had to do it again, I'd have packed dressier clothes and thrown them in a locker at the MK, or gone back to the BW and changed.

 

[catho72]

No one is going to turn you away. I doubt anyone is going to point and stare. It's within the allowable limits.

I would never ever dress that casually for a signature restaurant. For me fine dining is about more than just the food. It's about the ambience, the smells, the way the restaurant sounds and looks and often about how I feel while I am dining. I enjoy dressing well and looking my best and I think that dressing up a little shows respect for the meal you are going to have or the event you are going to, the person you are dining with. Part of the experience for me is going back to the hotel, peeling off my hot sweaty clothing, putting on a little makeup and a nice outfit and then taking my time to enjoy a nice meal.

These meals are as much as the Disney experience for me as park touring so I don't mind taking time from the parks to change before dinner. It makes it a little more special.

I couldn't have said it better myself!

 

[TPCShauna]

Reading all the threads it's clear that TLC should do a show "What Not to Wear" - Theme park edition .. I'm sure it would have some classic footage!

I would LOVE to see this. Can you imagine Stacy's horror?

 

[lulu71]

Last time we stayed at the WL, we asked about dining availability for right then and they suggested Artist Point, a signature dining place. I showed them that I was in flip flops (leather ones with nice capris and a shirt) and they told me no, that there is a no flip flop policy and recommended Whispering Canyon. FYI.

I know Crocs aren't the same as flip flops, but they are in the same league IMO.

 

[timmac]

Back in April, at California Grill, I was wearing either Crocs or Flipflops (probably crocs), and didn't have an issue. I was dressed decently besides that, but nobody even batted an eyelash.

 

[ROEDISNEY]

Hi all,

DW and I have ADRs at a few signature restaurants for our August trip to WDW. To try to pack light for the flights, I was only going to bring two pairs of shoes - crocs (which I'll probably be in most of the days) and a pair of sneakers. After hearing that the dress code at some restaurants may be strict on occasion, I'm wondering if i should bring an extra of shoes just for that purpose.

For those of you that know or have experience with this, is there a chance I may be turned away at a signature restaurant like Yachtsman's or Narcoosee's, if I wear crocs, a collared shirt, khakis/ (or a nice pair of shorts or jeans)? I'd really hate to transit back to the resort to change before and after the meal. This vacation for us is about enjoying the parks after all.

Any input and suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks!!

In my opinion I wouldn't .Like the other people have said would you wear them to a nice resturant in your home town? I don't think they r dressie.

 

[Uncleromulus]

lulu71: You were given the wrong information. There is no "no flip-flop" policy. Footwear isn't mentioned in the dress code. You would have been perfectly fine at Artist Point.

 

[RFrank9504]

Wow-umm to sum it up-NO-if its a comfort issue- you can rent a locker and put your nicer shoes away til dinner-or carry them in a backpack. Signature=classy and Crocs are indeed comfy but not classy. I'd hate for you to be embarassed walking into a signature restaurant looking sloppy. I'm sure you are a very classy person and just hate to walk in uncomfortable shoes-i know that feeling. I always wear flip flops and I travel with dressier sandals/heels for nicer dinners in either a locker or my backpack if i'm strapped for time and cant go back to the hotel to change and freshen up for dinner. Have a great trip. Hope I wasn't too harsh - I was trying to be helpful.

 

[Cixelsyd]

I think you can obviously wear them OP, as so many have said. But, its not the intention of the dress code.

"If you disagree with it, write to them and complain. Its just another one of those things though, you can either follow the rules or not. If you're going to break them, and I dont think anyone can possibly rationalize their shorts from old navy or AE and their flip flops or crocs are business casual, just break them. Don't ask for an opinion.

I don't disagree with it, and it's not my intention to break Disney's rule (otherwise I wouldn't have bothered to post the question in the first place). I was merely asking for people's first hand experience and knowledge on whether they've been turned away for wearing crocs to signature dining.

The definition of "business casual" at some places excludes jeans or shorts, so it certainly does not have a clear-cut and universally accepted connotation as you are implying. There is a difference between trying to clarify a rule versus asking for opinions as an excuse to break it.

 

[Cixelsyd]

Wow-umm to sum it up-NO-if its a comfort issue- you can rent a locker and put your nicer shoes away til dinner-or carry them in a backpack. Signature=classy and Crocs are indeed comfy but not classy. I'd hate for you to be embarassed walking into a signature restaurant looking sloppy. I'm sure you are a very classy person and just hate to walk in uncomfortable shoes-i know that feeling. I always wear flip flops and I travel with dressier sandals/heels for nicer dinners in either a locker or my backpack if i'm strapped for time and cant go back to the hotel to change and freshen up for dinner. Have a great trip. Hope I wasn't too harsh - I was trying to be helpful.

No at all, thanks for the suggestions!!

 

[cdnmickeylover]

From experience you can wear crocs at Artist Point. I hadn't intended to wear them but forgot to pack my good shoes in the bag with the change of clothes which we stored in a locker at MK. Didn't notice the lack of shoes til we went to change before heading over to Artist Point. Obviously not enough time to go back to the resort to get the shoes so I had no choice but to wear the crocs. Long and short of it was no one said anything and I doubt that anyone even noticed. They were Mickey crocs btw so they were in no way dressy.

 

[sbell111]

Any one that wants to is welcome to get dressed up. I won't be, however. While I hope you won't let my casual attire ruin your meal, you being upset by it is not going to affect my enjoyment.

 

[Leash]

I wore Corcs to Cali Grill and was not refused service nor did I see people pointing at my feet and fainting over my "low-class" shoes. I have bad feet normal shoes hurt even if I am sitting down so I wear Crocs or open sandals. We were at WDW in December sandals were not an option, so I wore a nice sweater, kakhis and Crocs that matched the sweater. At no time did I feel I was dining at Denny's as opposed to the lovey California Grill due to my footwear. My feet felt good and DH and I had a wonderful dinner. Wear yours Crocs proudly.

 

[EnnEss]

I don't disagree with it, and it's not my intention to break Disney's rule (otherwise I wouldn't have bothered to post the question in the first place). I was merely asking for people's first hand experience and knowledge on whether they've been turned away for wearing crocs to signature dining.

The definition of "business casual" at some places excludes jeans or shorts, so it certainly does not have a clear-cut and universally accepted connotation as you are implying. There is a difference between trying to clarify a rule versus asking for opinions as an excuse to break it.

Sorry op, wasn't directed at you. I understood your question. Was just some flame retardant as I know some people may take it as me saying it'll ruin my vacation or something like that, which I wasn't implying. What I posted in the post of mine that you quoted was Disney's definition, which is still kinda open, as business casual tends to be.

Disney does say "dress shorts" though, so not cargoes, athletic etc. This seems to then preclude athletic footwear and flip flops and crocs in my opinion and everyone saying I've done this and that, well thats wonderful but its not the intention unless there is a business casual which calls for dress shorts, jeans of a similar caliber, blouses and dress pants but also allows beach footwear. People can wear nice jeans with dress shoes and have it look quite nice.

I'm sure you can wear your crocs if you like. Its probably not worth worrying too much about in the end. If you're comfortable with it, roll with it. I usually bring a nice pair of shoes, pants and shirt in case we go out to a nightspot and for signature dining. I tend to be a little anxious about my appearance at the oddest times though and if you're not (I mean this literally, not as a snip or sarcastically, I get self conscious at times), and want to wear your crocs, just do it. My crocs are flip flops so they're a lot less noticeable than the standard croc/brick shoes, so if you wear those a lot you're probably used to a few looks anyways . Have fun!

 

[mmmears]

With all the walking and standing in line that we all do at WDW every day we tour the parks, I think our feet deserve a break!

You can also choose to wear crocs that are black, brown or navy instead of flourescent orange or green if you want to be more discreet!