Signature Dress Code

[MomOTwins]

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.

I live in a city full of tourists too (Washington DC) so this made me laugh--we see it too; and I really couldn't care less what others wear. Maybe they just arrived off an airplane and their hotel room wasn't available for check in. Maybe it took them longer than expected to trek between the Lincoln memorial and the Natural History museum. Whatever the reason, I see no point in being judge-y about their clothing. All that applies 10 times over in a place like Disney World, where we all no how easy it is to lose track of time, try to pack too much into a day, or underestimate DCL transportation and not have a chance to freshen up! Live and let live is what I say.

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!!

FWIW, I read the dress code as saying that if you are wearing pants, they have to be at least good quality jeans or better. I suspect (no specific reason, just guessing) that they would likely turn down shorts, leggings, or yoga pants for women, but would not turn down any kind of long pants (if people are heat-tolerant enough to wear them in WDW) with the sole exception they mention for torn-up jeans.

 

[AngiTN]

This is true. I'm going to guess based on my experiences at WDW and on this forum that a disproportionate amount of Disney's guests need the hand-holding provided by an actual dress code, which is why they maintain one.

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Since when is showering optional? God help us.

Should point out too that other than at V and A it's a dress code suggestion not requirement

 

[OneinThree]

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.

There are threads for this. This isn't it. Again -place.

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.

Totally shocked -said no one.

 

[OneinThree]

Should point out too that other than at V and A it's a dress code suggestion not requirement

I'm just going to leave this one, mostly because I'm trying not to hit my head on the desk as I fall off my chair laughing.

 

[gwynne]

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

Well, when one chooses to dine in a theme park, one has to remember it's first and foremost... a theme park.
Me? I truly don't notice other diners. I'm too busy enjoying my limited time at WDW.

 

[OneinThree]

Well, when one chooses to dine in a theme park, one has to remember it's first and foremost... a theme park.

If I'm dining in the park, I'm wearing what I'm wearing -which is typically shorts and a T. Unless it's MP.

 

[freshmanjs]

There are threads for this. This isn't it. Again -place.

It is good to know you are the arbiter of who can discuss which topics in which threads. You are really special -- best dressed, best thinker, best taste in food. Big man.

 

[jlee003]

reading this thread i can confirm one thing. I am glad there is now cocktails served in MK

 

[NYCgrrl]

Move over a squoosh, please. I'm hungry too.

 

[OneinThree]

It is good to know you are the arbiter of who can discuss which topics in which threads.

Sorry you're triggered/offended/intimidated. At the end of the day, it's really not rocket science. Disney words the dress code for signatures in fairly basic language.

 

[MomOTwins]

I'm going to be watching this all day. So entertained. Wondering if the "Civilization will collapse if people wear t-shirts to eat steak" advocates are the same people that insist that children at Disney World should not be brought to Signature restaurants unless they are both invisible and silent and must be promptly removed by their parents if their presence is in any way detected by the surrounding guests whose dinner enjoyment (obviously) trumps that of families.

 

[freshmanjs]

Sorry you're triggered/offended/intimidated. At the end of the day, it's really not rocket science. Disney words the dress code for signatures in fairly basic language.

Yes, they do. And, I'm suggesting that following it is appropriate and fine. You are suggesting that following it is offensive and bush league. So, who is it with the comprehension problem?

 

[gwynne]

Move over a squoosh, please. I'm hungry too.

I brought some

 

[OneinThree]

I'm suggesting that following it is appropriate and fine.

Then you and I should get along just fine.

 

[freshmanjs]

Then you and I should get along just fine.

Except you said that you are offended by some people's clothing at the signatures even if they are following the written policy.

 

[yesdnil]

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.

I mean, that's a specific example from my own party with chronic pain issues on our last trip. I'm unable to wear most types of clothing on my lower body, so I wore leggings with nice tunics to the signature dining restaurants. Another member of my party was in need of foot surgery and couldn't wear closed toed shoes, so she wore a dress with nice orthopedic flip flops. We were probably better dressed than 90% of other guests, although we were technically violating the dress code.

 

[Summer2018]

I brought some

Yummy combo.Enough for everyone!

 

[smcabee]

Is there a dress code for the popcorn watchers?

 

[Summer2018]

Is there a dress code for the popcorn watchers?

I'm wearing my ballgown and tiara.

 

[Lisa F]

I always take my son to CA Grill. Two times ago, we had plenty of time beforehand and went back to the room, showered and dressed. I wore capris and sandals with a nice top and put the kiddo in khaki shorts and a polo.

Last year we had a whirlwind 3 day trip before our cruise and we ended up with no time to change beforehand, so we just went in what we'd been wearing all day. Tie dye red and green (from our christmas trip only this was February, lol) tshirts and we were both wearing black pants (unplanned).

No one gave us kudos the first time or treated us poorly the second time. The first time we were sitting at a table next to people who clearly came from the parks with shorts and mickey tshirts. we had a great conversation.

Honestly what I really need in my life right now is to have the capacity to care this much about what other people are wearing, because the list of stuff ahead of that is so freaking long... I could use a break!