Non Existent Dress Code

[tigger2002]

Can I come to dinner naked next trip I'll wear my flip flops

Naked, yes, Flip Flops a definite no-no.

 

[smadath]

Can I come to dinner naked next trip I'll wear my flip flops

Show some class! No flip flops! You can only go to dinner naked if you wear your Jimmy Choos.

 

[263a2879]

Show some class! No flip flops! You can only go to dinner naked if you wear your Jimmy Choos.

 

[smadath]

�� what about Laboutin's? Leopard print??

oooo... those are snazzy! They're acceptable!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

How about formal shorts?

 

[jdb in AZ]

How about formal shorts?

What, no socks?

 

[missjudit]

I'm with the OP on the being concerned about the lack of attention to dinner attire. I don't want to pack lots of fancy stuff and over pack when I travel but I agree that folks should look a little nicer than "I just got off Space Mountain" for dinner. Everyone's expecting high service, a quality experience etc. while on board. Why not put a just a little something nicer on? Just my two cents on atopic that really can get going.

I agree.

 

[flinkerfrosch]

Okay, I've read enough, gotta go pack for my Disney cruise next week!!!

 

[263a2879]

Okay, I've read enough, gotta go pack for my Disney cruise next week!!!

Me too...see you in the MDR in shorts and a tank top!

 

[flinkerfrosch]

Me too...see you in the MDR in shorts and a tank top!

Awesome!! I will be wearing my flip flops, pretty pink ones!!

 

[Sunshine2U]

One of the reasons we rebooked with Disney on our next cruise (two adults, no kids) is the relaxed dress code. If I had to put on a cocktail dress, or DH a tie, for dinner, we would opt out and get something from deck 11. For us cruise casual is golf-type shirt and nice shorts for him and black slacks and casual top for me. We do enough dress-up events that we don't want to bother with it on a cruise. If formal dining was important, we would choose a different cruise. I honestly didn't notice what people at other tables were wearing. I did notice the group that sneaked liquor flasks to the table so as not to pay for drinks, the family that let their child roll around on the floor, and the person who simply had too many tattoos. You see, all of us have things that draw our attention in a negative way, and some are purely personal opinion. I just didn't waste emotional energy on any of it.

 

[JanDave]

FYI: The dress code in Palo does not require men to wear ties, sport coats, suits or tuxes.

I don't pay attention in the MDRS to others' attire. I am too busy enjoying my tablemates, menus, and servers. Depending on where you are seated, it's almost impossible to observe what the other 500+ diners are wearing. Once seated, I wouldn't know whether my tablemates are wearing shorts, jeans/slacks, etc. nor the type of shoe.

I feel so fortunate to have been able to cruise on DCL so many times and appreciate DCL 's policy regarding dining attire.

Jan

 

[aggiedog]

I plan on living in flip flops on our cruise. Living in Texas, they are standard footwear. I have not-beat-up every day ones, and I have blinged out wedge heel ones for nice dresses, etc. When my every day ones get old, they become my pool/gardening ones.

I honestly don't even own socks.

 

[lovedisneycruise]

I don't usually respond to these types of threads on any cruise forum, but since it has calmed down a bit towards the end, here's my 2 cents....

First, I agree with the poster who said:
Dressing the part takes you further than wearing your PJs. I am also aware of times that airlines have bumped people that "look" like they are not in a hurry to get somewhere vs a business traveler in a suit and tie.

I have always been told to dress the way you want to be treated. I do not want to be treated casually, I want to be respected and in a dining setting, served well.

I do not care how you justify it, people do judge you (in life, in general) and often times are treated accordingly. Fair or not. Its life. It is your right to wear whatever you want to the MDR because DCL does not mandate it...for sure, but what you put out always comes back to you.

Second, I do not want to bring a ball gown/tux on a cruise; that seems from a bygone time and I am not interested. I do, however, want to dress (what I consider) nicely for dinner--my version of that is a sundress or maxidress w/some nice jewelry and dressier sandals. These both are very comfortable clothing and take little space in my suitcase. My boyfriend will wear khakis/chino pants and a polo or SS button-down shirt to MDR dinners.

My overall feeling is that the MDRs are beautiful and project an air of elegance and refinement. The waiters are also dressed each night to match; they are not in Disney tees and jeans. To me, the overall ambiance of the MDR is impacted--it is less "magical" (put very simply)--if most everyone is in tanks and shorts. I feel like I am eating in McDonald's rather than enjoying a meal at sea in a lovely restaurant. I don't judge or look down on those who choose to dress that way, but to me it negatively impacts the overall meal experience DCL is trying to create.

I've read these vessels were modeled after ships of another era--to me, dressing up a bit for the meal in an elegant restaurant is part of that magical experience.

 

[purfectlyweird]

I do, however, want to dress (what I consider) nicely for dinner--my version of that is a sundress or maxidress w/some nice jewelry and dressier sandals. These both are very comfortable clothing and take little space in my suitcase. My boyfriend will wear khakis/chino pants and a polo or SS button-down shirt to MDR dinners.

My overall feeling is that the MDRs are beautiful and project an air of elegance and refinement. The waiters are also dressed each night to match; they are not in Disney tees and jeans. To me, the overall ambiance of the MDR is impacted--it is less "magical" (put very simply)--if most everyone is in tanks and shorts. I feel like I am eating in McDonald's rather than enjoying a meal at sea in a lovely restaurant. I don't judge or look down on those who choose to dress that way, but to me it negatively impacts the overall meal experience DCL is trying to create.

I've read these vessels were modeled after ships of another era--to me, dressing up a bit for the meal in an elegant restaurant is part of that magical experience.

Here's the thing though what you consider "nice" there are others that do not. I haven't worn a dress in 7 years b/c I don't consider them nice or a good look.

 

[cashe]

One of the reasons we rebooked with Disney on our next cruise (two adults, no kids) is the relaxed dress code. If I had to put on a cocktail dress, or DH a tie, for dinner, we would opt out and get something from deck 11. For us cruise casual is golf-type shirt and nice shorts for him and black slacks and casual top for me. We do enough dress-up events that we don't want to bother with it on a cruise. If formal dining was important, we would choose a different cruise. I honestly didn't notice what people at other tables were wearing. I did notice the group that sneaked liquor flasks to the table so as not to pay for drinks, the family that let their child roll around on the floor, and the person who simply had too many tattoos. You see, all of us have things that draw our attention in a negative way, and some are purely personal opinion. I just didn't waste emotional energy on any of it.

Yeah.... I see a lot of stink eyes and stares in our near future. My husband has full sleeves and a full back piece. People either think he's a serial killer or someone famous

 

[Dug720]

Yeah.... I see a lot of stink eyes and stares in our near future. My husband has full sleeves and a full back piece. People either think he's a serial killer or someone famous

Don't worry. Not everyone is so close-minded about tats. I for one can't wait to get more ink.

 

[cashe]

Don't worry. Not everyone is so close-minded about tats. I for one can't wait to get more ink.

He's been covered for over 3 decades. We would always get stares when we first started dating as I'm all of 4'11, 90lbs. People would look at us like he was kidnapping me or something lol. We go to the four seasons Maui almost every year and most of the time people assume he is some rock star. Anyway, he and I were discussing the cruise the other day and he said "I'm totally gonna get kicked off the boat like those people with the baby did." We had a good laugh but honestly I am a little worried at the looks we will get. I hope he doesn't scare too many people lol.

 

[bumbershoot]

Anyway, he and I were discussing the cruise the other day and he said "I'm totally gonna get kicked off the boat like those people with the baby did." We had a good laugh but honestly I am a little worried at the looks we will get. I hope he doesn't scare too many people lol.

I think you're really overthinking any looks he might get. Looks can just be "I'm looking at the person", not "I'm looking and judging the person". He has something on his skin that can be seen by others. One hopes he expects that people will notice if it's showing.


One of the brides on the 1/12 Dream cruise barely had any unmarked skin showing out of her gown. One notices because one looks at brides. Who cares what anyone might be thinking in their head as they notice something very obvious?

How about formal shorts?

Would work in Bermuda.




For the first time, DH wore shorts in the dining room on the 12th. First night of the cruise, just couldn't bring himself to put on the nicer pants. And he was by no means alone.

Weirdly, he didn't behave any differently. He was the same calm and polite person he is when wearing anything else. Didn't start a food fight, didn't yell at anyone. Same exact person as when he's in his suit. Wild.

 

[cashe]

Oh trust me, I don't care nor am I worried. He originally got tattoos to keep people from talking to him and now it's become the norm and everyone has tattoos these days so now everyone wants to talk to him about where he got tattooed etc.

We don't mind it.