Signature Dining and Dress Code

[AKLRULZ]

So we're back recently from a couples only trip where we ate mostly at Disney's Signature Dining Establishments - we had some seriously amazing (and expensive!) dining experiences!! California Grill, Jiko, and Artist Point stand out as three of my all time favorite places for dinner.

But I have to ask - what is it with people blatantly ingnoring the dress code Disney has established for these restaurants? I'm not talking a casual disregard, but a complete unabashed in your face disregard. My wife and I chose to bring nice clothes for these planned dinners and it was fun to get dressed up a bit for a romantic dinner out.

But do you think people just don't care because I know when you make ADRs for these places you're told of the dress code. And they've relaxed it a bit to permit nice shorts even. Disney has enough class not to embarrass someone, but I just wonder what people think when they're coming in looking like trash.

Any thoughts on this?

 

[vascubaguy]

While I understand not wanting to pack clothes just to go out to eat, I do think the dress code still needs to be enforced. I'm guessing Disney has given an inch on the codes and people are stretching it for miles!

I didn't notice any dress code issues when we were at Citricos during our last trip, but I've already read that the dress code at CA Grill is not enforced. We are dining there in October and if I see that, I might have to mention it to the manager. I think if more people mention their disappointment with that type of thing that Disney might tighten back down. Heck, send e-mails to guest relations after the trip to complain. I think Disney Dining needs to tell guests that the dress code is strictly enforced and if you aren't in proper attire you will not be allowed in the restaurant. Then actually follow thru with the enforcement policy.

 

[Leota]

I do think they need to decide if they really have a dress code or not. I have seen everything from dripping wet bathing suits in AP to torn jailin' jeans & a wife-beater in CG since WDW "started" the code. If you're going to have a code, enforce. If you're not going to enforce it, don't have it.

Personally, I like to get dressed for a nice dinner. I wish other diners in the Signature restaurants felt the same way on their own. But if they don't, it's no skin off my back. I just wish Disney would make up it's mind on whether or not they had a dress code.

 

[Peter Pirate 2]

Shorts were never on the list of any dress code for the signatures, as far as I know.

As for the "blatent" disregard, well Disney is to blame as they do not stress the code (last week I was only given a short list of what I couldn't wear, leaving a lot of options open) nor do they make any attempt to enforce it. In discussions with CM's it seems apparant to me that Disney is only concerned with preventing a multitude of folks in bathing suits, cut offs, coverups and torn, dirty clothing and to that end the code seems to work pretty well. Therefore the guests should realize that the code is more like guidelines and secondly you must be a Pirate to use the code...Ooops, sorry.

Personally I like the way it's being handled. It keeps most folks from wearing their brand new, yet somehow objectionable $50.00 Mickey Mouse tee shirt (which I disagree with) and bathing suits (which I agree with) and torn clothes, with a few notable scalawags each evening but all in all most folks wear nice pants, shorts and polo's, etc...No worries, mate!

What I still find most amazable is that there are so many fashionista's out there who are not only offended but even have their wonderful meals ruined because I come and get seated next to them in my collarless Mickey tee, reebok running shorts and running shoes.

 

[Laurafoster]

We just made lots of ADR's for our visit in December - including Cali Grill, CRT, Yachtsman steakhouse and V&A. The only dress code we had mentioned to us was V&A. Now personally i like to dress up a little for nice meals out - especially as this is my honeymoon. I do think that Disney need to make their dress codes known a bit better.

 

[vascubaguy]

We just made lots of ADR's for our visit in December - including Cali Grill, CRT, Yachtsman steakhouse and V&A. The only dress code we had mentioned to us was V&A. Now personally i like to dress up a little for nice meals out - especially as this is my honeymoon. I do think that Disney need to make their dress codes known a bit better.

When I made ADRs the CM mentioned the casual attire dress code for CA Grill. However, when I made my ADR for V&A, I was advised that collar shirt and coat required, tie optional. The CM told me it was strictly enforced at V&A and gentleman can "borrow" coats if they arrive without one.

 

[Uncleromulus]

Nothing like another dress code thread, is there??
In advance of all future posts--let's TRY to keep it orderly.
AKLRULZ:
Just curious to know how the "not to code" folks were actually dressed. Bathing suits, etc??

 

[TyRy]

I actually called over the weekend to double check my ADR's and was told by the CM, that except for V&A, the signature's will now all try to have one code - I guess before each one had their own. Nice shorts, polos, sneakers are all on the "OK" list for each place. They did say no swimsuits, coverups or anything torn. They also thought flip flops would be on the "no" list, but regular sandals would be ok.

So it looks like with that code people will continue to see a range of clothing at the restaurants. If someone wants to make sure that others are also dressed up, it looks like V&A may be it.

Ty

 

[Califgirl]

When I made reservations for the Wine and Cheese pairing during F&W, the CM told me the dress was "business casual" which meant 'no swimsuits, coverups, torn jeans. Dressy shorts were ok.'

I think they realize that people will be coming straight from their day at the park to their ressies. And I'm sure they expect to see attire that can be worn at the park, they just want you to be clean, neat and presentable.

It's nice that they have some dress code guidelines. It shows respect for the restaurant, other diners and in the case of F&W events, the presenters.