Signature Dress Code

[ShirikiUtundu]

It's been stated a couple times already but it should be reiterated and emphasized that other than Monsieur Paul, no theme park signature restaurants ask that you adhere to the (very relaxed) signature dress code.





(but come on people we can do better than gym attire at a half decent restaurant)

 

[yesdnil]

In my experience, the dress code is more setting up expectations that people dress nicely, not actually making a set of rules they're going to follow to the letter of the law. So if someone's dressed up nicely, but wearing leggings or flip flops, they aren't going to say anything or necessarily even notice. However, if someone comes in wearing a dirty tank top with swimming trunks and flip flops, they have the dress code to point to as a reason to ask that guest to change.

 

[OneinThree]

In my experience, the dress code is more setting up expectations that people dress nicely, not actually making a set of rules they're going to follow to the letter of the law. So if someone's dressed up nicely, but wearing leggings or flip flops, they aren't going to say anything or necessarily even notice. However, if someone comes in wearing a dirty tank top with swimming trunks and flip flops, they have the dress code to point to as a reason to ask that guest to change.

Actually, I believe this thread explains why Disney does choose to remain specific. Leggings and flip-flops for fine dining is great example. Just no.

 

[piccolopat]

For restaurants in a theme park, I wouldn't expect anything but theme park attire. As long as someone is relatively clean and not wearing something that is overtly offensive or revealing, I don't think I would pay attention enough to notice. I have more of a problem with some people's behavior in restaurants such as not controlling their kids, talking loudly or using phones or other electronics with the sound on.

 

[ChanduTail]

Since when is showering optional? God help us.

I live in a country that is big on bathing but not big on deodorant. Between daily life here & the WDW monorail on a hot day, it's amazing my nose still works at all.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Last time I went to Eleven Madison Park, there was a table of guys in t-shirts and jeans. I guess I should have let that ruin my meal at one of the best restaurants in the world. Thankfully, I was able to pull myself together and enjoy it despite their offensive attire. LOL.

So a couple of tech 30 somethings showed up @ 11 Mad, dropped a minimum of $225.00 p/p on dinner wearing tee shirts, and jeans, and you think the staff and everyone around them didn't know they weren't the equivalent of sweaty tank tops and gym shorts?

Come on....there is no eatery at Disney that clean jeans and t-shirts wouldn't be allowed except V+A and the dress code says that for each and every signature:

The minimum dress code is required—and dressier attire is also welcome. Please explore the minimum dress code requirements:

Men must wear khakis, slacks or dress shorts and collared shirts. Jeans may be worn if in good condition. Sport coats are optional.

Women must wear Capri pants, skirts, dresses or dress shorts. Jeans may be worn if in good condition.

Not permitted are tank tops, flip-flops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, hats for gentlemen, cut-offs, torn clothing and t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics.

@Lisa F - That is strange. Women can wear pants but only if they are jeans.

 

[freshmanjs]

So a couple of tech 30 somethings showed up @ 11 Mad, dropped a minimum of $225.00 p/p on dinner wearing tee shirts, and jeans, and you think the staff and everyone around them didn't know they weren't the equivalent of sweaty tank tops and gym shorts?

Come on....there is no eatery at Disney that clean jeans and t-shirts wouldn't be allowed except V+A and the dress code says that for each and every signature:

The minimum dress code is required—and dressier attire is also welcome. Please explore the minimum dress code requirements:

Men must wear khakis, slacks or dress shorts and collared shirts. Jeans may be worn if in good condition. Sport coats are optional.

Women must wear Capri pants, skirts, dresses or dress shorts. Jeans may be worn if in good condition.

Not permitted are tank tops, flip-flops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, hats for gentlemen, cut-offs, torn clothing and t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics.

@Lisa F - That is strange. Women can wear pants but only if they are jeans.

Not really sure what you're trying to say, but I agree with everything you have written here. My point is simply that a) people will dress down at theme park resort restaurants, b) it's not worth letting someone else's clothes detract from your own fun, and c) if a) bothers a person so much, then why would that person torture him/herself by eating at WDW restaurants?

 

[NYCgrrl]

It's been stated a couple times already but it should be reiterated and emphasized that other than Monsieur Paul, no theme park signature restaurants ask that you adhere to the (very relaxed) signature dress code.





(but come on people we can do better than gym attire at a half decent restaurant)

M. Paul's dress code is the same as every other signature restaurants' . I copied the dress code in post 46 from Monsieur Paul.

 

[ShirikiUtundu]

M. Paul's dress code is the same as every other signature restaurants' . I copied the dress code in post 46 from Monsieur Paul.

Yes Monsieur Paul requests that people adhere to a dress code. That is what I said. It is the only signature restaurant inside a theme park that does so.

 

[OneinThree]

M. Paul's dress code is the same as every other signature restaurants' . I copied the dress code in post 46 from Monsieur Paul.

This is interesting. We're looking at MP for our next trip but can't decide based on some mixed reviews. The funny thing is actually reading some of the polarity in those reviews when it comes to service. Some say it's consistently excellent while others complain the servers are "stuck up". If you know anything about the French, you recognize what is going here, and how it ties into this thread. Show up looking all 'murica, and they'll let you know in hurry, one way or another.

 

[freshmanjs]

This is interesting. We're looking at MP for our next trip but can't decide based on some mixed reviews. The funny thing is actually reading some of the polarity in those reviews when it comes to service. Some say it's consistently excellent while others complain the servers are "stuck up". If you know anything about the French, you recognize what is going here, and how it ties into this thread. Show up looking all 'murica, and they'll let you know in hurry, one way or another.

Funny, I've had some excellent and friendly service in France while clearly dressed like an American. Really odd that people would look American in, you know, America.

 

[Lisa F]

@Lisa F - That is strange. Women can wear pants but only if they are jeans.

Right? i'm not arguing what people really can do or wear but it is odd that their language is so oddly specific, eliminating long pants unless jeans! What if I want to wear slacks that are not capris? are they going to put me in mouse jail? I know not but kind of sexist whoever wrote that!!

 

[OneinThree]

Right? i'm not arguing what people really can do or wear but it is odd that their language is so oddly specific, eliminating long pants unless jeans! What if I want to wear slacks that are not capris? are they going to put me in mouse jail? I know not but kind of sexist whoever wrote that!!

Agree. It is a bit odd. I'm sure you'd be completely fine, and not at all whom Disney is worried about.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Not really sure what you're trying to say, but I agree with everything you have written here. My point is simply that a) people will dress down at theme park resort restaurants, b) it's not worth letting someone else's clothes detract from your own fun, and c) if a) bothers a person so much, then why would that person torture him/herself by eating at WDW restaurants?

What I said is that whether eating at 11 Mad, or Yachtsman, the dress code has been relaxed to reflect the prevailing norms of this country.
Me? I don't allow anyone else's dress distract from my fun when they obviously meant to add to the amusement of others in a true "Look at me!" moment; probably growing up in a large city taught me that early on.

Yes Monsieur Paul requests that people adhere to a dress code. That is what I said. It is the only signature restaurant inside a theme park that does so.

Missed the significance of the fact that the only signature restaurant in a theme park with a dress code is M. Paul so thank you for adding to my overall knowledge.

 

[freshmanjs]

they obviously meant to add to the amusement of others in a true "Look at me!" moment;

This I disagree with. If I go to Yachtsman in a t-shirt because we came straight from the park, it is in no way a "look at me!" moment.

 

[OneinThree]

This I disagree with. If I go to Yachtsman in a t-shirt because we came straight from the park, it is in no way a "look at me!" moment.

I disagree as well but only because either way, it's bush-league at best, and straight garbage if it's hot outside.

 

[Summer2018]

 

[freshmanjs]

I disagree as well but only because either way, it's bush-league at best, and straight garbage if it's hot outside.

The irony is so thick. You, the defender of civility, easily the nastiest, uncivil person on this board today. LOL.

 

[OneinThree]

The irony is so thick. You, the defender of civility, easily the nastiest, uncivil person on this board today. LOL.

See, that's where you struggle -with what's appropriate, where, and when.

 

[freshmanjs]

I disagree as well but only because either way, it's bush-league at best, and straight garbage if it's hot outside.

One of your (several) mistakes is thinking that WDW Signature dining is in any way like fine dining in the real world. The service isn't close to real fine dining. The food quality is nowhere close to even mediocre upscale dining in the real world. The atmosphere is closer to something low end like Ruth's Chris than to fine dining.

In any case, I hope to get the chance to sit near you and offend you with my clothing. You've certainly convinced me to worry even less about what I wear to these "fine dining" establishments.