Shorts at Artist Point

[dg39]

Hey DisneyKidds, thanks for the correct info. Now I don't have to pack my "resort casual wear", you know, chinos, golf shirt, capri's & I won't ruin anyones dining atmosphere. LOL




But, I really do have to finish packing, we're leaving tomorrow in the early morn....

 

[DisneyKidds]

But, I really do have to finish packing, we're leaving tomorrow in the early morn....

Soooo jealous. Not that you are packing at 11:30 when you have an early flight in the am (been there, done that, always do it ), but I'd love to be the one on that plane tomorrow. Have a great trip!

 

[Eeyore2U]

Thank you DK.

So Ducklite, any response?

 

[Kerlynne]

My quick 2 cents. As far as the comments, of if you are wearing shorts, and are sweaty, I think are two different situations. If I was
"sweaty" from the parks, I would go back to room, change, but put back on shorts, then go to AP. Like many have said, it's DISNEY WORLD! It's a casual park, and it's most likely, if you are eating there, you are on vacation. Vacations are to relax, not to freak out on dress codes. If you want to dress up, great, have fun! But if you are those, that hate to be dressed up, and look to your right and see me and shorts, then you don't belong in a Disney restaurant! Go to an outside park that is "requiring" dressy clothes, and will get served, accordingly; which isn't the case in any Disney restaurant.
Personally I think the OP question has been answered, and we should move on, since this thread is getting "ugly".

 

[FloridaCat]

All of you are right, it’s what you feel comfortable wearing.
I have not made my point clearly and no intention of hurting anyone’s feelings. What I am stressing is look at facts. While I think it is nice to return to your room to clean up for dinner is the right thing do, the fact is there are far more hotel rooms off site then on site and seem as if a new one is opening every month. So for those people to return to their room is not practical. The largest percentage of the daily crowd is there for one day and that applies to them as well.

I don’t see how Disney could enforce a dress code with any degree of success as you are walking with the world here. There many different customs and life styles, to deal with.

There are many fine dinning establishments in the Orlando area, better fare and less expense. So those wishing a relaxed ambient atmosphere should check this out. A lot of us old locals are amazed how eating at this park or that resort has become almost a status symbol.

Back in my home state, my late Wife and I frequented a place where a tie was required. In Florida it is laid back and casual for the most part and I have found this to be true in all parts of the state I have visited.

Bottom line, Thanks for coming and have the time of your life.

 

[ducklite]

Originally posted by Eeyore2U
Thank you DK.

So Ducklite, any response?

This is not what I had been told in writing. I still think that the atmosphere warrants spiffing up a bit more than wearing the same stinky, sweaty clothes you've been in all day.

Anne

 

[Eeyore2U]

Originally posted by ducklite
This is not what I had been told in writing. I still think that the atmosphere warrants spiffing up a bit more than wearing the same stinky, sweaty clothes you've been in all day.

Anne

Hmmmmmmm, even if someone cleans up and wears shorts?

 

[ducklite]

Originally posted by Eeyore2U
Hmmmmmmm, even if someone cleans up and wears shorts?

Like I said, I was given in writing that AP has a resort casual dress code. It's not my fault that WDW has such poor communications between the different areas.

Kind of like pool hopping and drink mugs. I'm going to take the WRITTEN INFO WDW gives out over the spoken word of a CM who might have just started the day before and didn't have a clue.

Anne

 

[Eeyore2U]

Originally posted by ducklite
Like I said, I was given in writing that AP has a resort casual dress code. It's not my fault that WDW has such poor communications between the different areas.

Kind of like pool hopping and drink mugs. I'm going to take the WRITTEN INFO WDW gives out over the spoken word of a CM who might have just started the day before and didn't have a clue.

Anne

Until a "Resort Casual" dress code enforced the writing on your paper is worthless. This decision to dress formal or business casual or resort casual or casual casual is a CHOICE. I have yet to go to Shula's in shorts but I have on past visit to YSH. When we go to Narcoosees on our next trip I'm sure I won't be in shorts but I may. If I go to V&A, I'll adhere to the written/enforced dress code.

I still think that the atmosphere warrants spiffing up a bit more than wearing the same stinky, sweaty clothes you've been in all day.

So using this logic, if I wore my khakis and a polo to work and went directly to dinner in your eyes it would be unacceptable.

What if I find your or anyone elses perfume offensive? What if my shirt didn't have a collar? Should I not be allowed in?

 

[dcgrumpy]

I've been calling WDW-DINE and making PS arranagements for years. I have never had them mention anything about a dress code at any of the resort restaurants.

 

[DisneyKidds]

My last post on this one.............I promise.

Anne, you really need to let this one go and admit there is no requirement or preference at any WDW restaurant, other than V&A, that people not wear shorts. I have seen a number of your posts in the past. While you may sometimes have strong opinions on what you prefer, you seem to have a lot of WDW experience and provide some good info. Just seems to me you are hurting your credibility here.

Now generally I wouldn't care, but your insistence that AP has some code that discourages shorts may affect other people, making them either wear pants on a 90 degree, humid day (which most people on vacation in Florida don't want to do, yourself excluded) or feel uncomfortable wearing shorts. For what? Because you think they should or a conciege either misunderstood a question or provided bad info?

I'm going to take the WRITTEN INFO WDW gives out over the spoken word of a CM who might have just started the day before and didn't have a clue.

Truth be told, I spoke to four CM's yesterday (since I called a few times before AP opened at 5). One at WDW Dining, one in reservations, one at the front desk of the WL, and the hostess at AP. They all provided the same info - and that is that there is no real dress code and "resort casual" means nothing more than "don't wear a bathing suit". Were all four misinformed, as well as other CM that others have spoken to that have said the same? Or is it possible the concierge you communicated with misunderstood the question or was the misinformed one? Really, I could call AP again and confirm how long the hostess I speak to has been there, or better yet speak to the manager. I could ask you to provide your written proof - however, is what a concierge writes in an email any more "official" than what another CM says on the phone. Is all that necessary?

I still think........

Let's just admit that your position is just this, and not any kind of WDW preference or policy. Maybe what you think was influenced by a misinformed concierge, but let's move on and let people enjoy their meals in comfortable cloths. If someone decides a thong is comfortable we'll just let the hostess at the podium deal with that.

 

[ducklite]

Originally posted by Eeyore2U
So using this logic, if I wore my khakis and a polo to work and went directly to dinner in your eyes it would be unacceptable.

If you work outside in teh heat all day, yes. If you work in an air conditioned office, not at all.

When i say "Spiff up" I am referring to changing from shorts and t-shirts into business casual attire...and showering of course.

Anne

 

[baloo722]

AHhh, we all love to hear the expert on everything disney expouse her beliefs...please continue duckie...it is so refreshing to have you ray of sunshine in all of our lives...

 

[gumdrop]

Originally posted by baloo722
AHhh, we all love to hear the expert on everything disney expouse her beliefs...please continue duckie...it is so refreshing to have you ray of sunshine in all of our lives...

zzzzzzzing! That was a sweet one Baloo

 

[GladysK]

Usually when we dine at night at WDW,we intend to hit the parks or DD afterwards. If I was doing so in the HOT summer months,shorts and a nice shirt,on a freshly showered body, would be OK at ANY WDW restaurant(except V&A's).

Of course ,anyone can lug sequins,top hat & tails, a fur and gown or any dressy thing they "want" to wear....that doesn't make it required.

 

[baloo722]

You don't want to know how i really feel about this poster...

 

[Debi]

Okay, everyone, let's all take a time out here. Obviously, there are differing opinions on this matter, but that does not mean that we attack other posters for having that differing opinion. "I disagree with you because....." is one thing, but to attack and/or flame another poster ("This type of dress is acceptable in my area of the country, but obviously not in yours") is NOT acceptable.

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[ducklite]

Originally posted by baloo722
You don't want to know how i really feel about this poster...

Then why do you bother to read my posts? Or do you just like to jump into threads you weren't even a part of for no reason other than to flame me. Shows where you're coming from. I guess you have nothing better to do.

Anne

 

[baloo722]

I cannot live without your insight. You have done more to show me the true WDW than all of the guidebooks that I have read and all of the experiences that I have had...combined. Thank you for your help!

 

[Debi]

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