PALO???? Required dress and tipping???

[P'colaBeachBum]

Well I think he looks very nice in them so I guess each to their own, we will see what happens when we show up and hope for the best. They weren't cheap pants / $100 a pair, and they are very plain grey so I don't see why they would turn him away

Are the pants the nylon type that are more a sports pant? We like dressing nicely for brunch at Palo and that fits with the setting....IMHO. We also tip more because the server may have to share tips with the servers that plate your food at the buffet.

 

[Tom P.]

I really don't get this thread. I'm not trying to make anyone mad. But Palo is a restaurant that requires dress clothes. Not "better than average casual clothes." Dress clothes. They say plainly on the web site what is and is not allowed. If you don't want to wear dress clothes, even for one meal, that's fine, but then don't go to Palo. Go to one of the many other wonderful dining venues that are available.

 

[wcw57]

the cynic/business side of me says, "Aint none of those increases goin' to the help!"

 

[chimo2u]

I really don't get this thread. I'm not trying to make anyone mad. But Palo is a restaurant that requires dress clothes. Not "better than average casual clothes." Dress clothes. They say plainly on the web site what is and is not allowed. If you don't want to wear dress clothes, even for one meal, that's fine, but then don't go to Palo. Go to one of the many other wonderful dining venues that are available.

Actually it doesn't only state dress clothes as the only appropriate attire, it states no jeans, ( leaving it open to interpretation of what is then "accepted", no flip flops and no tennis shoes, so obviously some have thought those where appropriate before.
Regardless, we are going to dinner here and I guess we will see if anything is said to him, it shouldn't be from what I've heard others say they have worn: ie) khakis, dockers, etc...
It's what he's wearing and I'll be sure to post if there are issues so others spending time worrying won't have to in the future. Then again if he gets turned away I guess we will have to book another night and "rent" dress pants

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

Actually it doesn't only state dress clothes as the only appropriate attire, it states no jeans, ( leaving it open to interpretation of what is then "accepted", no flip flops and no tennis shoes, so obviously some have thought those where appropriate before.
Regardless, we are going to dinner here and I guess we will see if anything is said to him, it shouldn't be from what I've heard others say they have worn: ie) khakis, dockers, etc...
It's what he's wearing and I'll be sure to post if there are issues so others spending time worrying won't have to in the future. Then again if he gets turned away I guess we will have to book another night and "rent" dress pants

I thought you were talking about brunch....dinner at Palo is far stricter when it comes to dress code.

 

[texas disney mom]

I'm starting to feel sorry for DCL

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Yikes. I guess that means no Palo for us in 2016. As travellers from outside the US, we can't really justify carrying a pair of dress shoes in our luggage for five weeks just to wear once during the trip. It's a shame that they're so strict, but I understand that they want to make the experience special and unique.

Don't skip Palo for this. My husband wears what would be called "tennis shoes" under this definition (as do I). They are plain black leather walking shoes with velcro closures. They are acceptable.


I believe the original intent of "tennis shoes" was the canvas sneaker that was popular before the more wide-spread option of walking/jogging/running shoes was introduced.

 

[sushi the cat]

From some of the things people are saying on this thread, I am wondering if one of the reasons DCL is raising prices is to cover lost tipping revenue for their employees.

Honestly I think some of the confusion for me at least came from the fact that every other cruise I've been on, that cost was covering the tip for those servers according to the cruise line. We usually left an extra $5 whenever we went to those, but we may leave more knowing that Disney doesn't contribute much towards these tips.

 

[Iamaplanner]

My husband wears what would be called "tennis shoes" under this definition (as do I). They are plain black leather walking shoes with velcro closures.

I would never call black leather shoes 'tennis shoes'. Totally different shoe, IMO.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I would never call black leather shoes 'tennis shoes'. Totally different shoe, IMO.

Nor would I. But, as I said, "back in the day" (when I was young) the term tennis shoe was what the canvas, rubber-soled sneaker that most people (kids) wore for casual wear, was called. When running/jogging/walking shoes were "invented" many people just used the same term to refer to those. Thus the confusion.

 

[Little Doe]

About tipping -- we usually tip $25 per person for dinner when we have Sylvester on the Magic as he is wonderful! if you can get him.

 

[bumbershoot]

Tennis shoe and sneaker etc are also highly regional in use.



Palo keeps dress shoes in a closet in case someone is dressed appropriately except for the shoes. We saw them being returned to the closet and asked. They also have sport coat type things in there.



REI is expensive. My yoga dresses start at about $80. I look nice in them. I'm not wearing one to Palo.

I wear my $20 LBD from Old Navy with nylons and $20 heels from Payless. And I look nice and appropriate. As I would not in my more expensive (though I bought them on extra extra clearance) yoga dresses.

 

[LSUfan4444]

On other message boards, I would seriously wonder if at least half of these posts are serious.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

On other message boards, I would seriously wonder if at least half of these posts are serious.

Which half?

 

[Weedy]

Actually it doesn't only state dress clothes as the only appropriate attire, it states no jeans, ( leaving it open to interpretation of what is then "accepted", no flip flops and no tennis shoes, so obviously some have thought those where appropriate before.
Regardless, we are going to dinner here and I guess we will see if anything is said to him, it shouldn't be from what I've heard others say they have worn: ie) khakis, dockers, etc...
It's what he's wearing and I'll be sure to post if there are issues so others spending time worrying won't have to in the future. Then again if he gets turned away I guess we will have to book another night and "rent" dress pants

The web site says dress pants and a dress shirt.

 

[LSUfan4444]

Which half?

All the ones that made me go

 

[Ariel484]

I was turned away for a dark denim skirt paired with dressy blouse & heeled dress sandals.

Yeah, they really don't like denim.

Yep! A couple of weeks ago my brother - in jeans - was told he had to change (I'd told him about the dress code ahead of time, sooo...??). He ended up using one of their "loaner" pairs of paints (correct waist size but about 3-4 inches too long ).

Then we go back to the room - turns out he'd packed a pair of khakis. Why he didn't wear those to dinner, or come back to change into those, I have no idea.

 

[asamklove]

Yep! A couple of weeks ago my brother - in jeans - was told he had to change (I'd told him about the dress code ahead of time, sooo...??). He ended up using one of their "loaner" pairs of paints (correct waist size but about 3-4 inches too long ).

Then we go back to the room - turns out he'd packed a pair of khakis. Why he didn't wear those to dinner, or come back to change into those, I have no idea.

Yeah, rules are rules I'll be sure to step it up a notch next time

 

[Oilcounter]

I will be dining at Palo in November for the 1st time.. I'm a little confused about how they handle the extra charges. Do we get a Bill to pay for dinner + Tip at the end of the meal before we leave Palo? or does the bill + Tip get charged to our on-board account..? I'm just wondering if I need to bring cash along for this expense or not.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I will be dining at Palo in November for the 1st time.. I'm a little confused about how they handle the extra charges. Do we get a Bill to pay for dinner + Tip at the end of the meal before we leave Palo? or does the bill + Tip get charged to our on-board account..? I'm just wondering if I need to bring cash along for this expense or not.

At the end of the meal you will get a bill (much like a land-based restaurant) indicating the number of guests and the charge for them that you sign. You can add an additional gratuity to the bill. The bill is then charged to your onboard account.

Or you can sign the bill for the meal charge, and tip in cash, if that works better for you.