Shorts at Artist Point

[zcomic]

Going there for the first time and want to know about the dress code. Are nice shorts acceptable for men or is it a long pants type of place? Thanks

 

[ducklite]

I look at it this way--it is a fine dining establishment. If I were eating at a similar place at home I would wear a dress or pantsuit and DH would wear slacks and an oxford, possibly even a jacket. So why would we dress differently on vacation? We wouldn't. We would dress appropriately for the restaurant.

So in answer to your question, MY family would never wear shorts to dinner at Artist Point.

Anne

 

[AreWeThereYet]

We ate at Artist Point our last trip and saw people dressed nicely as well as people dressed vary casually - as if just coming from the parks. The service staff treated all of us the same, regardless of how we were dressed.

I don't think you'll have a problem dressed either way.

You'll have a great meal, no matter how you're dressed.

 

[figmentvi]

The restaurants in WDW are a little more casual in their dress codes than equal restaurants in the "outside" world.

My personal preference would be a sundress for me and long pants and a collered shirt for DH.

But, in all honesty I see nothing wrong with nice shorts and a collered shirt for men.

JMHO

 

[PatriciaH]

I think everywhere is getting more casual. The last few times we saw Broadway shows people were in shorts, jeans, etc.. In Las Vegas I got really dressed up for O yet most people had on jeans, casual pants or shorts! Even most jobs are casual now. I would not worry-you are in Walt Disney World home of casual dress If we are going to California Grill or one of the nicer restaurants we will sometimes leave nicer clothes/long pants in a locker and change before we go.

 

[PrincessAurora]

I'm with Ducklite. Call me a dress snob, I don't care. I think that so many things today are too casual. Next thing you know people will be wearing Daisy Dukes and bikini tops to church.

I always dress for the theatre and I dress for dinner appropriate to the establishment. That means cocktail dress or gown & fur to V&A/Citricos and nice dress or slacks with dressy top to Artist Point or Jiko.

True, there are many styles of dress and that is fine. My man will be wearing something nice like slacks and a collared shirt. But hey - this is just me.

Also, just take into account that if the A/C is on, shorts may get a tad chilly and remember to avoid sitting on vinyl. I personally HATE it when I have to peel myself off seats like that. It hurts.

 

[Michelemouse]

I always go by the dress code of the establishment. If they say shorts are okay then I would go with that. Artist Point does not have a "no shorts" policy and you will see many diners there in shorts. Now, I would not go there in jean shorts and a t-shirt, but nice shorts and a polo shirt are definitely appropriate. As long as you go by the dress code of the restaurant I say wear what's comfortable to you.

 

[Geoff_M]

I believe AP is one of the restaurants that has a "resort casual" dress code. When I asked the CM on the phone what that meant, they said "Don't wear a swimsuit or a tube top and you'll be fine." I wore khakis and a polo shirt, my wife wore likewise.

 

[drogerstn]

If you are going in the summer time and the dress policy allows shorts, then wear shorts. There is no need to take long pants to Florida during the summer months.

 

[Eeyore2U]

To me, if there is a Dress Code, I'll abide by it the first time I go. If I see it is an "UNENFORCED" dress code I may change the way I dress on subsequest visits.

Shula's falls into this category. It suggests Resort Casual but doesn't enforce it. I still where khakis and polo but wouldn't feel bad in a nice pair of shorts and a polo.

 

[jiminyfan]

Outside the World, I do not wear shorts to fine restaurants, but inside the World I see no reason to have to change to long pants for a meal. I have been to AP many times in dress shorts and a polo - why not? If you have a 5:30pm PS and are spending the day in JULY-SEPTEMBER in Magic Kingdom, I know I would not be wearing long pants all day in that heat just so I can wear them to dinner that night. And to travel back to the room to change would take a bit of time out of your day.

I have never been treated poorly by the staff or had negative looks from other customers. A few thingd I have learned over the years are:
1: A person's dress does NOT make the person any better or worse than the people around them.
2: My money spends exactly the same as everyone elses.
3: Being polite, knowledgable and friendly to your wait-staff will get you a lot farth than a nice outfit any day.


My thought is wear what YOU are comfortable with wearing within the rules of the restaurant.

 

[GladysK]

Originally posted by PrincessAurora
That means cocktail dress or gown & fur to V&A/Citricos and nice dress or slacks with dressy top to Artist Point or Jiko.

I stopped wearing my fur years ago,as they are not PC anymore.

But the thought of packing and dragging a fur to WDW gives me the giggles.

 

[ducklite]

Originally posted by jiminyfan
If you have a 5:30pm PS and are spending the day in JULY-SEPTEMBER in Magic Kingdom, I know I would not be wearing long pants all day in that heat just so I can wear them to dinner that night.

Which is why I take the time to go back to my room, shower and change before dinner. After a day in the parks in the summer one smells a bit ripe. To offend other diners with BO is pretty rude IMHO. And remember, others smell you before you smell yourself...

Anne

 

[DisneyKidds]

There is only one restaurant in all of WDW where shorts would not be appropriate. That would be Victoria & Alberts. Shorts are fine at Artists Point.

 

[mrssalvaggio]

Vacation is getting away from life's general rules. So if a restaurant like AP were some other place, then most of us would "dress up". However, at WDW you should relax and be comfortable. We've been to very nice restaurants on the NC shore, and many people dress very casually. I think it just depends on the environment. So if you're able to kick back and enjoy - go for it!!(We won't assume you have BO) For those that aren't comfortable going to an upscale place unless they dress like it's formal night on a cruise - then do what makes you happy. Oh, and I can totally relate PrincessAurora - when I was in high school and would go park with my boyfriend...oh, nevermind.

 

[mrssalvaggio]

Showed DH my post expecting a big laugh. Only small chuckle (on his way to bed). BTW, DH was my high school boyfriend. This Sunday will be 19 years since we started dating!!

 

[Uncleromulus]

We've always worn nice walking shorts and our brand-new Disney T's to AP. Never, ever been a problem.
You'll see all manner of dress there, so whatever you decide to wear, you'll fit right in.

 

[Lisa F]

Heee, I always love this debate. I highly doubt that wearing a nice pair of walking shorts (basically khakis but shorter) will lead to people wearing daisy dukes and a bikini top to church. "My man" wears whatever he feels like wearing, as he is an adult and can dress himself. He doesn't like shorts so he doesn't wear them, but if he wanted to he'd fit in just fine. One of the things I love about Disney is how it combines the upscale with the "casual and fun" in it's restaurants. Disney is probably the one place where you can go for a gourmet meal with minimum fuss and we like that.

I don't bring anything fancier than khakis with me to WDW and actually wore *gasp* khakis to citricos. I checked out other people's dress because I was concerned about being underdressed but I fit right in (there were people both more casual and less casual). We do dress up when we go to V&A however, but that is an "event" and not merely a meal. I didn't see one single gown at citricos though. Not only did the waiter not treat us any differently because we weren't wearing gowns and furs, we also bought a bottle of martinelli's sparkling cider and the waiter treated it with all of the fanfare of a $500 bottle of champagne. We all got a kick out of that.

Lisa

 

[ducklite]

Originally posted by mrssalvaggio
For those that aren't comfortable going to an upscale place unless they dress like it's formal night on a cruise - then do what makes you happy. Oh, and I can totally relate PrincessAurora - when I was in high school and would go park with my boyfriend...oh, nevermind.

There is no WDW restaurant (even V&A's) taht I would dress ike it was formal night on a cruise. Formal night on a cruise calls for a gown. V&A's calls for cocktail attire at most.

Anne

 

[mrssalvaggio]

Hey duck, liten up - you missed the point anyway. I was referring to PrincessAurora's desire to wear a gown to V&A/Citricos. Surely you wouldn't deny her that (remember she supported you ((her fellow "dress snob")) earlier).