Jiko dess question

[gpuckett]

I am a little concerned about the dress code at Jiko, I know that it is casual, but I am wondering how casual everyone will be. We have a ADR for 6:00 after a day at the AK in September. Since we will be at AK and the AKL is not our resort we will not have an opportunity to freshen up and change clothes. We will most likely be in shorts and tennis shoes. At the most we could bring a change of shirt. Will we be ok dining at Jiko in shorts or will we feel out of place?

 

[dvcgirl]

I am a little concerned about the dress code at Jiko, I know that it is casual, but I am wondering how casual everyone will be. We have a ADR for 6:00 after a day at the AK in September. Since we will be at AK and the AKL is not our resort we will not have an opportunity to freshen up and change clothes. We will most likely be in shorts and tennis shoes. At the most we could bring a change of shirt. Will we be ok dining at Jiko in shorts or will we feel out of place?

If you can bring a slightly dressier shirt, that would be good. Still though, I think you'll be fine. We've been in the parks many times in "park wear" and decide at the last moment that we'd like to eat somewhere nice. While we may not be the dressiest people in the place on that particular evening, we always feel like it's something we can get away with at Disney. Last time we did this was a Flying Fish, and we both had T's, shorts and sneakers on. We even asked the hostess if it was okay to come in like that and she said..."Sure! You're fine!"

 

[madalex]

You will certainly be okay at Jiko dining in shorts, especially given that it still may be rather hot in Orlando in September. Enjoy your meal!

 

[gpuckett]

Any other opinions?

 

[Peter Pirate]

I think a black latex body suit with white tennis shoes, bow tie and Mickey Mouse ears might be a good look for me, you're willing to give it a test if you'd like.

 

[gpuckett]

This was posted in a recent article on MousePlanet.com by Marc Goldhaber:

"Business casual" restaurant requirements
We've received a number of emails and posts on our discussion forums recently about the dress code now being enforced at several restaurants on Disney property. Guests are being caught unaware that this policy is now in place. As a public service, here are the rules and locations. Artist Point, California Grill, Citricos, Flying Fish, Jiko: The Cooking Place, Narcoossee's and Yachtsman Steakhouse all require "business casual" attire.

Business casual is defined as follows: 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.

Victoria and Albert's continues their existing dress code. Dinner jacket is required for gentlemen (tie optional) and dress or pants ensemble for ladies.

 

[Jenn0)))]

Haha, guess I have to buy a shirt for dinner. Geeeze.

 

[notnothin]

This was posted in a recent article on MousePlanet.com by Marc Goldhaber:

"Business casual" restaurant requirements
We've received a number of emails and posts on our discussion forums recently about the dress code now being enforced at several restaurants on Disney property. Guests are being caught unaware that this policy is now in place. As a public service, here are the rules and locations. Artist Point, California Grill, Citricos, Flying Fish, Jiko: The Cooking Place, Narcoossee's and Yachtsman Steakhouse all require "business casual" attire.

Business casual is defined as follows: 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.

Victoria and Albert's continues their existing dress code. Dinner jacket is required for gentlemen (tie optional) and dress or pants ensemble for ladies.

I, for one, am glad to see they are *finally* enforcing the dress code at these restaurants!

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

Victoria and Albert's continues their existing dress code. Dinner jacket is required for gentlemen (tie optional) and dress or pants ensemble for ladies.

It seems that Marc Goldhaber doesn't know that the definition of "dinner jacket" is formal attire, commonly referred to in the USA as a tuxedo. Even Victoria and Albert's does not require such formal attire. A business suit or a blazer is fine.

I think Marc's definition of business casual, as it applies to WDW signature restaurants, is very good.

 

[raidermatt]

We will most likely be in shorts and tennis shoes. At the most we could bring a change of shirt. Will we be ok dining at Jiko in shorts or will we feel out of place?

Shorts are fine, as long as they aren't swim trunks or cutoffs (or torn). If you're wearing a tank top or t-shirt, then bringing a change of shirt would be a good idea.

 

[castleeto]

When I made my ADR for Jiko, I was told "no tank tops, cutoffs, or flip flops". We also have our ADR scheduled after a day at AK, but luckily, we're staying at AKL, so we can make a quick change of clothes before dinner.