Strange Dress Code Question as it relates to the MK

[PrincessAurora]

Not sure where to post this - I will be back at The World in March and have booked the Queen Victoria room at the V&A. I want to wear my Victorian dinner gown complete with corset and bustle. However, I want to see Wishes after dinner (5pm seating). Will I have a problem getting into the Park with non-modern clothes?

Thanks!

 

[LindaBabe]

How about watching wishes from the Grand Floridian Dock?

 

[LilyWDW]

Not sure where to post this - I will be back at The World in March and have booked the Queen Victoria room at the V&A. I want to wear my Victorian dinner gown complete with corset and bustle. However, I want to see Wishes after dinner (5pm seating). Will I have a problem getting into the Park with non-modern clothes?

Thanks!

They would most likely count it as a costume and adults are not allowed to wear costumes in the parks unless during specific special events.

 

[Wild4Walt]

You could bring a bag with extra 'park' cloths to change into after dinner.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

The costume rules basically apply to people dressed as Disney Characters. If you show up in your formal best to enter the Park and there is any question, just ask for a supervisor and mention (show receipt) that you had just dined at V&A.

The problem you may have is will you have enough time to eat in the QVR and still get to MK in time for Wishes!?

 

[disneyfav4ever]

How about watching wishes from the Grand Floridian Dock?

That's what I would do as well.

 

[PrincessAurora]

Thanks for the great suggestions. I wanted to go into the Park because I wanted to see the new projection light show in person that they do on the Castle after the fireworks. I included it in my MK Guidebook but on of my Mousehelpers told me about it and I wanted to see it.

The issue with changing is that the dress isn't a costume but actual Victorian clothes with all the bulk, underpining and stuff that goes with it. To change I would need to bring a rollerbag suitcase with me to take to the park. They might frown on me hauling in large luggage.

Cheshire, I thought Wishes started at 9 and my ressie is 5. Though yeah, it might be a bit close. Maybe I will just pick something else to wear. Just thought it would be cool with the theme. I always over reach.

 

[kdka421]

FYI - if you're referring to the Magic, Memories, and You show....it is actually before the fireworks, in between the end of the parade and before the fireworks. So if the fireworks are at 9, the castle show will probably be around 8:30-8:45 I think. So you'd be cutting it even closer.

 

[Sweet Melissa]

The costume rules basically apply to people dressed as Disney Characters. If you show up in your formal best to enter the Park and there is any question, just ask for a supervisor and mention (show receipt) that you had just dined at V&A.

The problem you may have is will you have enough time to eat in the QVR and still get to MK in time for Wishes!?

I think that the costume rule might exclude more than just adults dressing up as characters. People have reported not being able to enter the park in formal wear as well. Disney's weddings department warns its couples that they and their bridal parties won't be allowed to enter the parks in wedding attire too.

 

[DaisyMaisie]

Could the "wedding attire" ban be in effect to prevent couples from actually marrying in the parks w/o going through (and paying) Disney?

 

[jazz0007]

You learn something new EVERY day.....I never knew you couldn't wear costumes as an adult. Interesting....

 

[havoc315]

Truthfully, I'm not sure how appropriate a full Victorian gown with corset and bustle would be even in the Victora & Albert's restaurant. Despite the name, it's not as if the food is "Victorian." It's not exactly a theme restaurant. It is haute cuisine, not the setting for costumes. (And I do consider such anachronistic clothing to be a costume).

According to Disney's website, the dress code for V&A, for women is:
Ladies: Cocktail dress, dressy pant suit, skirt/blouse or nice dress.

While an 18th century Victorian gown with corset and bustle does quality as a "dress"... just still seems it would be out of place.

 

[lizabu]

Could the "wedding attire" ban be in effect to prevent couples from actually marrying in the parks w/o going through (and paying) Disney?

If you were allowed in dressed in formal attire the place would be swarmed with people taking photos (wedding, grad etc)

 

[LindaBabe]

I accidently saw that M,M&Y show this past weekend (got trapped on my way out of the park)) - and I certainly wouldn't rearrange my plans or go out of my way to see it.

 

[antkim]

Truthfully, I'm not sure how appropriate a full Victorian gown with corset and bustle would be even in the Victora & Albert's restaurant. Despite the name, it's not as if the food is "Victorian." It's not exactly a theme restaurant. It is haute cuisine, not the setting for costumes. (And I do consider such anachronistic clothing to be a costume).

According to Disney's website, the dress code for V&A, for women is:
Ladies: Cocktail dress, dressy pant suit, skirt/blouse or nice dress.

While an 18th century Victorian gown with corset and bustle does quality as a "dress"... just still seems it would be out of place.

My thoughts exactly. I can't help but think that the experience of V&A along with show would be more memorable than dining in the gown. I mean no offense. I just don't understand the reason for having to wear a gown that might hinder the rest of the evening.