Tux on semi-formal night? What are M & M wearing that night?

[GoofyDisney]

We loved dressing up in tuxes and formals on our last cruise. We did it both nights. But now that the second night is officially "semi-formal", can we still wear tuxes the second night? Is anyone else wearing their tux again?

Plus, on the first formal night Mickey and Minnie were in sailor outfits. The second formal night, they were in their formal clothes. This madea big difference in our pictures with them. Is it still this way with them, or on semi-formal night are they not in their formal clothes?

Thanks bunches!
Halloween Magic 2002!

 

[Dave_from_Marietta]

Mickey was in tux and tails and Minnie was in a sequined ball gown for both formal and semi-formal nights on our cruise, but that was over a year ago. Any recent cruisers?

 

[PinClubs]

You know it is funny...

I went on my first Disney cruise just last week. It was a 3-day cruise that ended on July 7th. I was married at the Wedding Pavilion on July 1st and then went on the cruise for our honeymoon. Pictures of the wedding can be found here -http://www.pinclubs.com/wedding/

We had a wonderful time, but I was surprised to find that you are required to dress for dinner. I was not aware of this until I read through the material in our stateroom. Outside of the double-breasted suit that I wore for our wedding I only packed shorts and T-shirts (after the wedding I quickly shipped my suit back home).

Personally, I think it is silly to go on a cruise in the middle of the summer and be expected to wear dress clothes. Spending thousands of dollars to be inconvenienced doesn't make any sense to me.

I did decide to buy a polo shirt at Treasure Ketch (at an inflated price) since I only had T-shirts. I am not completely barbaric

I can't wait for our 7-day anniversary cruise. I won't pack dress clothes for that one either.

Jeff (Buddy Bear) Langdon

 

[Corl4]

GoofyDisney,
You can definately wear your tux on semi-formal night too! We saw all sorts of dress on both formal and semi-formal nights...from tuxes and long gowns to shorts!!! I wore my long gown both nights although DH didn't take a tux he wore his suit both nights. Mickey and Minnie are dressed as Dave From Marietta described...Mickey in tails and Minnie in a whilte ball gown. Here's a tip...if you wait until the semi-formal night to get pictures, you can have them taken with M & M together..on formal night it was either with one or the other!
Personally, we loved dressing up for dinner...can't wait to do it again!!
Beth

 

[Windermere]

DH wears his tux on both nights. Why not? Otherwise he would have to pack another outfit anyway. I wear 2 of my dressier dresses on those nights.

As for dressing up for dinner, I've been on Carnival and RCCL and dressing up was required on both of those cruises. In fact there was a formal tux night on the RCCL 3 day cruise to Nassau. So I'm not sure why everyone complains about DCL being too 'formal' at dinner.

 

[PiperG]

Do you gals pack two different outfits for formal and semi-formal night? I am very happy to pack two outfits. As a matter of fact, I am hoping to raid the stores after New Year's for big sales in preparation for our Jan 25th cruise.

Just wondering what others do?

 

[LorraineinTO]

My husband wore his tuxedo for both formal and semi-formal nights. He also wore it for dinner at Palo's.

As others have replied, the dress at the formal nights and semi-formal nights varied. However we did not see anyone in shorts but perhaps that was because we were in Lumiere's.

 

[ducklite]

Originally posted by PinClubs
You know it is funny...

I went on my first Disney cruise just last week. It was a 3-day cruise that ended on July 7th. I was married at the Wedding Pavilion on July 1st and then went on the cruise for our honeymoon. Pictures of the wedding can be found here -http://www.pinclubs.com/wedding/

We had a wonderful time, but I was surprised to find that you are required to dress for dinner. I was not aware of this until I read through the material in our stateroom. Outside of the double-breasted suit that I wore for our wedding I only packed shorts and T-shirts (after the wedding I quickly shipped my suit back home).

Personally, I think it is silly to go on a cruise in the middle of the summer and be expected to wear dress clothes. Spending thousands of dollars to be inconvenienced doesn't make any sense to me.

I did decide to buy a polo shirt at Treasure Ketch (at an inflated price) since I only had T-shirts. I am not completely barbaric

I can't wait for our 7-day anniversary cruise. I won't pack dress clothes for that one either.

Jeff (Buddy Bear) Langdon

Jeff, In your cruise docs that you would have received prior to the cruise it has info on the dress codes, I'm just not sure how you could have missed this. Also, the three day is much more casual than the seven, which has a formal and semi-formal night, where tuxes or dark suits are the norm. Of course if you choose to not dress up you can always dine in your cabin or at the buffet. Please don't ruin the formal atmosphere for fellow cruisers by completely disregarding your hosts requests. If you do'nt want to be inconvenienced, you might also want to think about cruising on a different line, there are some which are more casual and do'nt have formal nights at all.

Anne

 

[PinClubs]

In response to ducklite

When we received our documentation, I didn't read it; just put it away for safe keeping. I mean, what was to read, our only concern was customs and the necessary identification, which we called about.

We chose Disney Cruise line because it was Disney. What could be more magical than that? We saw the video tape with children and Disney characters running around and having fun. To me that was the point. Being with your kids and having a great time. At least that is what I thought Disney was all about.

Someone mentioned to me that you can go to Palo's restaurant and have an adult only dining experience. I had to ask myself...why???? Did I bring my children 1,500 miles, so I could find a way to ditch them? Perhaps I could stay at home, do the same thing and save a lot of money.

Of course I wouldn't because I am not that kind of parent. I love my children and spend every minute with them in Walt Disney World, so why would I do something different on a cruise ship.

Choose another cruise line????? Why are some lines not as good at separating their parents from their kids? You guys are definitely missing the point of what I thought a Disney Cruise should be. It is true...adults can take the fun out of anything. Formal and Semi-Formal nights...spare me!

Lastly...don't ever tell me how to dress!!

Respectfully,

Jeff

 

[MICKEYKART]

I couldn't agree more with PinClubs!! If I didn't want my children with me on vacation, I wouldn't pay three thousand dollars to take them with me. Disney is a family experience for my family and me.

I don't wear formal attire to dine at Disney World and I wish I didn't have to on the cruise. Formal attire and a family vacation don't go together in my mind. My children couldn't care less about a formal experience. I wish Disney would poll their cruise customers to see how many would prefer informal dining. I'm sure they would get a large positive response. With 3 dining rooms on each ship, they could arrange to make at least 1 dining room informal for those who prefer it. I know there is a buffet, but I shouldn't have to stand in line to eat with the prices I am paying!!

 

[TnRobin]

Just a reminder that this thread is about dress for formal/semi-formal night. It is not a thread on whether you should have each and evey dinner with your children. Or whether you should make use of the kids club. Please remain on topic of the original question.

 

[PinClubs]

MICKEYKART - Thanks for your response. I think dividing up the dining areas is an excellent idea. Actually, that is what I thought the point of Palo's was. If you want to dress up and igore your kids then go there.

TnRobin - You are absolutlely right and maybe a new thread should be started, but I thought that the people in this discussion were so far removed from what Disney is (except for on the cruise line I guess) that I had to say something.

Jeff

 

[Fawn]

Originally posted by MICKEYKART
Formal attire and a family vacation don't go together in my mind. My children couldn't care less about a formal experience. I wish Disney would poll their cruise customers to see how many would prefer informal dining. I'm sure they would get a large positive response. With 3 dining rooms on each ship, they could arrange to make at least 1 dining room informal for those who prefer it. I know there is a buffet, but I shouldn't have to stand in line to eat with the prices I am paying!!

True that some vacations don't go hand in hand with a formal evening...such as a week at the beach in NC...but they do go with others...such as a cruise. When you start looking around at cruising as a vacation choice, almost every website and brochure has prominent info about formal evenings.

Disney does offer alternatives for those who do not wish to follow the dress code. You may not prefer a buffet, the many choices on deck or room service, but Disney can't please all of the people all of the time. I think they honestly do try, tho!

My children are SO looking forward to formal night. My girls can't wait to buy their gowns and get dressed up! And all our guys are renting tuxes. How often do you get a photo opportunity like that?? I consider it just another Disney perk rather than a hinderance...just mho.

 

[Fawn]

Originally posted by PinClubs
Actually, that is what I thought the point of Palo's was. If you want to dress up and igore your kids then go there.

TnRobin - You are absolutlely right and maybe a new thread should be started, but I thought that the people in this discussion were so far removed from what Disney is (except for on the cruise line I guess) that I had to say something.

Jeff

Jeff, you seem to be equating "dressing up" with "ignoring your children". I'm not sure what these two things have in common at all??

We have 9 children, and I don't believe they feel ignored in the least. Heck, we're taking 5 of them with us on our honeymoon!

I think I have it in me to dress up and give them attention at the same time...maybe I can even walk and blow bubbles while doing it!

 

[GoofyDisney]

PiperG

Last year I took the same formal skirt, and put two different sequined tops with it for the different nights. This year I have two formal gowns I had picked up after Christmas. So, I will be taking two gowns. DH has one tux with two different ties.

Glad to hear your responses about semi-formal night. We will be dressing up both nights then.

And I think that answers my question. Thanks TN Robin.

 

[PinClubs]

Originally posted by Fawn:

Disney does offer alternatives for those who do not wish to follow the dress code. You may not prefer a buffet, the many choices on deck or room service, but Disney can't please all of the people all of the time. I think they honestly do try, tho!


Please correct me if I am wrong, but there are four Restaurants on the Magic - Parrot Cay, Animator's Palete, Lumiere's and Palo's. If I understand you correctly, on formal nights, all four restaurants would have a dress code....that sounds fair!.

Also posted by Fawn:

Jeff, you seem to be equating "dressing up" with "ignoring your children". I'm not sure what these two things have in common at all??

No I think you can dress up your children and care for them too, but none of the children in my neighborbood would be interested in a tux or gown, so I certainly wouldn't put them through the inconvenience if I was inclinded to dress up. Which of course I wouldn't. I guess some children like to dress up

Bottom Line: To each his/her own, but don't shut me out of all the restaurants. Sounds a little selfish to me.

Jeff

 

[ducklite]

Originally posted by PinClubs
In response to ducklite

When we received our documentation, I didn't read it; just put it away for safe keeping. I mean, what was to read, our only concern was customs and the necessary identification, which we called about.

We chose Disney Cruise line because it was Disney. What could be more magical than that? We saw the video tape with children and Disney characters running around and having fun. To me that was the point. Being with your kids and having a great time. At least that is what I thought Disney was all about.

Someone mentioned to me that you can go to Palo's restaurant and have an adult only dining experience. I had to ask myself...why???? Did I bring my children 1,500 miles, so I could find a way to ditch them? Perhaps I could stay at home, do the same thing and save a lot of money.

Of course I wouldn't because I am not that kind of parent. I love my children and spend every minute with them in Walt Disney World, so why would I do something different on a cruise ship.

Choose another cruise line????? Why are some lines not as good at separating their parents from their kids? You guys are definitely missing the point of what I thought a Disney Cruise should be. It is true...adults can take the fun out of anything. Formal and Semi-Formal nights...spare me!

Lastly...don't ever tell me how to dress!!

Respectfully,

Jeff

I chose to cruise rather than spend my days in a theme park as I wanted a somewhat more formal atmosphere at meals. This is what DCL requests. On the tape there are shots of people dining wearing jackets and formal attire.

I never suggested that kids be seperated from their parents, some kids LIKE to dress up. Not everyone who cruises DCL is a parent, or has young children. I don't see what respecting the DCL request of formal apparel on a couple of nights has anything to do with parenting. No one said you needed to ditch your kids.

Personally I don't care HOW you dress, as long as your aren't affecting my experience--and you showing up in shorts and a polo shirt on formal night does affect the atmosphere, thus the experience, for all the other cruisers. I took the time to read the information DCL sent, which was very specific about the requested dress. I find it offensive that now that you are aware of the requests for formal attire on the seven night you plan on blatantly disregarding it.

Anne

 

[Lisa F]

Originally posted by PinClubs
Bottom Line: To each his/her own, but don't shut me out of all the restaurants. Sounds a little selfish to me.

It may sound a little selfish to you, but the "I'm going to do what I want to do" attitude regardless of the atmosphere and experience that 3000 other cruisers bought into sounds a LOT selfish to me. The fact that you spent thousands doesn't mean more than the fact that anyone else also spent thousands. That line of argument reminds me of some of the brattier kids that were in my group when I was a camp counselor ten years ago who would say things like "I can do whatever I want to do, my m ommy pays your salary."

The reason that all of the diningrooms are formal at the same time is because you have a bunch of milling around time before dinner where you can take pictures with the characters etc. It would be silly to have 1/3 of the people at a particular dinner seating in formal dress while the rest are in resort casual at say, the captain's cocktail party. Like I said, it's about an atmosphere and about an experience that many people actually enjoy and do not consider to be a burden.

Dressing up and formal dinners are as much a part of the "cruise experience" as kids are a part of "the Disney experience". I think Disney has found a wonderful way to integrate the more adult time-honored traditions and atmosphere of cruising on an elegant ship with family entertainment and fun. But you saying that having formal nights on a cruise is selfish is like me saying that all of you people who want to bring your kids to a great honeymoon spot like WDW are selfish. Sounds ridiculous, no?

Lisa

 

[ducklite]

Great post Lisa!

Anne

 

[Fawn]

[Originally posted by PinClubs
Please correct me if I am wrong, but there are four Restaurants on the Magic - Parrot Cay, Animator's Palete, Lumiere's and Palo's. If I understand you correctly, on formal nights, all four restaurants would have a dress code....that sounds fair!.

You are right, they would all be formal two nights out of 7. However, on those evenings, you have the choices of Topsiders (where you can be served and don't have to wait on line), room service or one of the many snack spots on deck. I think Disney is trying to be very fair here.

Originally posted by PinClubs [/i]
No I think you can dress up your children and care for them too, but none of the children in my neighborbood would be interested in a tux or gown, so I certainly wouldn't put them through the inconvenience if I was inclinded to dress up. Which of course I wouldn't. I guess some children like to dress up

ALL the children? You are assuming your opinion is the only opinion anyone could possibly have. This is a big world, with lots of ideas...don't be so judgemental.

Originally posted by PinClubs [/i]
Bottom Line: To each his/her own, but don't shut me out of all the restaurants. Sounds a little selfish to me.

Bottom Line: Disney is your host, and has requested proper attire at meals, with formal wear only two nights out of 7. Get into the "Disney" spirit, lighten up and have some fun!