Signature restaurant in park clothes?

[deedeetoo]

We have an adr for Artist Point on our Magic Kingdom day. We are planning to leave the park and head over to WL to see the Christmas decorations and have dinner. But I just realized that we will still be in our park touring clothes. Will this be OK?

 

[ThumperandLitenin]

We have an adr for Artist Point on our Magic Kingdom day. We are planning to leave the park and head over to WL to see the Christmas decorations and have dinner. But I just realized that we will still be in our park touring clothes. Will this be OK?

As Disney has relaxed the dress code at most restaurants, and chooses to really not enforce it at any of them, unless you are wearing something really objectionable - like a t shirt with profanity - you should be fine.

Cut-offs and tank tops may be a problem, especially for men.

I hope you enjoy your meal. AP is one of my favorite restaurants.

 

[engle]

It depends on your idea of touring clothes. I know we always dress a bit nicer for parks than we would if we were gardening or doing work around the house. I can't say that for everyone. We usually wear nicer shorts like modest length khakis and nicer shirts like polos. We go to signatures from parks alot and never feel out of place. Go and have a great time!!

 

[disney queen]

theme park chic! gotta love it!! as mentioned above about the tanks, etc, just make sure jeans don't have holes in them. i know, i know.....that is the fashion for teens. love artist point and WL. have a great meal!

 

[TheRustyScupper]

As Disney has relaxed the dress code at most restaurants,

1) More like threw them away.
2) People now wear anything to Signature restaurants, including tank tops.
3) So, don;t worry about "park clothes".

 

[Robert P]

The WDW 'dress code' is alot like Santa Claus:

1 - Many people have heard about it
2 - Very few people have ever seen it (enforced that is)
3 - Some people still believe in it

 

[Colleen27]

As others have said, it depends on your idea of touring clothes. We usually look pretty presentable to hit the parks - DH & DS in khakis or dark jeans/shorts and polo- or bowling-style shirts, me in capris and a cute tee or blouse over a tank, and the girls in character gear bought/made just for the trip (gotta look good in all those pictures!) - so it has never been a problem.

The main thing I could see being an issue isn't as likely to come into play in December - being wet from rides like Kali or Splash.

 

[ThumperandLitenin]

Interesting responses so far. If you think you will be a bit under-dressed, certainly a personal call, just where a nice polo shirt that day in the park.

DW ALWAYS makes sure I have a Disney character polo to wear every day. I don't think I have ever worn a t-shirt to a Park. Not saying that's a problem.

What I do find interesting is, "back in the old days" (early/mid-70's), tank tops were not even allowed in MK.

What does surprise me however, are some of the slogans/comments on t-shirts that are allowed in the Parks. I'm glad I don't have a little one that has just learned how to read any more.

 

[danceintherain]

I would say as long as you're not wearing a bathing suit or otherwise really grungy clothes, you'll be fine everywhere except Victoria & Albert's.

 

[Mickeefan]

We ate at California Grill a little over a week ago and I wore white shorts and a "dressy" shirt (not a t-shirt). There was a wedding or something there, and a lot of those people were very dressy, but I didn't feel bad for wearing shorts.

 

[twentysix]

I had a very down to earth dining reservation agent this morning who just said, "I'm not going to bore you with the list. Just make sure your clothes aren't torn, you'll be fine."

 

[Sleeping Becca]

The WDW 'dress code' is alot like Santa Claus:

1 - Many people have heard about it
2 - Very few people have ever seen it (enforced that is)
3 - Some people still believe in it

ITA!

 

[shoes99]

Last year we went directly to Artist Point from ESPN The weekend at the Studios. We all had on our team jerseys and baseball caps. They did ask us to remove our caps before we sat down at the table. We had a great time. Both my DH and my DBIL were celebrating their birthdays, so they sure did make a fuss over our men.

 

[Hopefully]

The WDW 'dress code' is alot like Santa Claus:

1 - Many people have heard about it
2 - Very few people have ever seen it (enforced that is)
3 - Some people still believe in it

I guess I am in the minority here, but I believe in santa
Disney has a business casual dress code for the Signature Restaurants
When we are dining in one, we return to our room and freshen up and change before dinner. Not into "formal" clothes, but dress shorts and polos for the men and capris, fancy blouse and sandals for the ladies. Still casual for a fancy restaurant in the real world, but nice for an evening in Disney
I enjoy an upscale restaurant experience.
Personally, I wish more folks would honor the requested dress code and help make the Signature Restaurants the special evening they were meant to be. JMHO

 

[Sleeping Becca]

I guess I am in the minority here, but I believe in santa
Disney has a business casual dress code for the Signature Restaurants
When we are dining in one, we return to our room and freshen up and change before dinner. Not into "formal" clothes, but dress shorts and polos for the men and capris, fancy blouse and sandals for the ladies. Still casual for a fancy restaurant in the real world, but nice for an evening in Disney
I enjoy an upscale restaurant experience.
Personally, I wish more folks would honor the requested dress code and help make the Signature Restaurants the special evening they were meant to be. JMHO

We always dress for dinner, even at Hoop Dee Doo. We dress for dinner on cruises too. Still, I never notice what others are wearing, it doesn't bother me in the least, I could care less. My dining experience is not affected by what others are wearing.

 

[ogreenlee]

I don't care what folks wear, for the most part, but if you see that you're dirty and stinky from the parks, then please go freshen up.

Seeing the butts of young girls hanging out their shorts... that bugs me. Seeing the tops of boy's tightie whities bother me.

I like to think that most adults have enough sense.

 

[DerekV914]

you should be fine in regular clothing. this past august my DGF and I ate at Jiko at 8:30pm and saw quite a few people wearing basketball shorts and adidas flip flops to dinner. although we did get a little dressed up, there were definitely those folks who looked like they just rolled out of bed.

 

[zhazhazsu]

Last year when we went to CG I changed into a cute empire dress, and DH put on a Short Sleeved shirt with a collar. I was all concerned because I had to wear flip flops, due to all the blisters I was nursing. I actually thought I would be turned away. When we got there, I was shocked at the range of outfits I saw. Everything from jeans and T shirts, to business suits, and cocktail dresses.

If I was touring I would wear what is comfortable to the parks, but try to step it up a notch when going out to a Signature Restaurant.

 

[creativeamanda]

I have reservations at California Grille and Jiko in December. I think that for these, I will probably wear what I typically wear to work. If I can stay on my feet all day with it on, I can probably tour parks with it on.

 

[PaDisneyCouple]

Just back from a week. Ate at Brown Derby (understand park attire there), Yachtsman's, and Flying Fish. Best dressed guests at FF. Yachtsman's had everything up to, and including, dirty sweatpants. Though she tastefully pulled the elastic ankles up to almost her knees. Nothing resembling the dress code I was told about when I made our ADR's.

Bottom line: if you're in a park, there has to be some leeway. But, if its a signature outside a park (or even in one, if we're staying close by, like Epcot), we go back to our room, and put on something appropriate per the dress code. Could be nice shorts and a golf shirt for me, and something similar for DW. It doesn't have to be tophat, tie, and tails to look nice. Its Disney's business, their rules, and they can enforce as they wish. I do wish there were more restaurants that had, and enforced, some sort of dress code.