Vent about dress codes at Disney...

[MrsNick]

While I personally would not wear tatty clothes to a place like Jiko, I wouldn't care if someone else did. And I definitely don't care what anyone's opinion of my attire is, either.

My situation is also different than other people's. I have not been at WDW with young children, so I had time to go back to my room for a quick shower and to change for dinner. People who have young kids with them generally plan their day according to their kids' schedule, and might not have that opportunity.

Other people may simply have different sensibilities than I do. Fine for them.

We always do what's right for us, and have a good time.

 

[agotta]

If my shorts or jeans and flip flops bother you at any of the upscale eating places you can gladly go somewhere else. I'm sure your overtop the attitude won't bother me.

And why is that someone "like" me has to go somewhere else. If you want to dine in shorts and flip flops at "upscale" restaurants, that is your problem. If you can't follow the dress code, I am the one who has to leave That is a joke.

I do not have a problem with the way people dress in general. I think several of you are taking this thread out of context and treating me like a snob. I DO not look down my nose at others. I am simply saying that I wish Disney would enforce the dress code at some of the nicer restaurants. I enjoy going out to a nice meal. Not having excellent food in a McDonalds atmosphere.

 

[jackmac]

If a dress code is posted and your informed of it when you make your reservation what gives you the right to ignore it? The problem is that Disney does not enforce their own code, except at V&A.

 

[iwaseeyore]

But isn't that the heart of the matter. Your intpretation of the dress code and Disney's definition is not the same.

I dress nicely even in shorts. We were there two weeks ago and I brought pants but decided shorts were more appropriate and acceptable. It was HOT.

Does the poor guy from Bermuda have to wear pants?????

 

[jackmac]

Bermuda shorts, golf shorts or other nice wear can be appropriate in a tropical climate. That's not the issue. Jeans, cut offs, tee shirts, etc are not approriate for resort dining. They may be more than acceptable for park dining, even in the upscale restaurants. If your going to Narcossis, California Grill, Flying Fish, Yachtsman or other such restaurants dress the part. It's not a surprise when you make your reservation, your told that business casual is expected.

 

[Paisleyjane]

You are right, I have found that they are not enforcing their own rules. I know we like to go up to the CF for a nice dining experience, and I do not like seeing people sitting around in cutoffs and t-shirts and tank tops, and I have still seen all of these. If you want good dining, and casual clothing, go to the Concourse Steakhouse. Just my opinion.

 

[C.Ann]

If there is a clearly posted dress code, then by all means, it should be enforced..

However, if there isn't, I really don't care what others are wearing.. That's their issues, not mine.. I'm there to eat - not play "fashion enforcer"..

 

[DreaminDisney]

I don't understand why someone can't have a "nice meal" because others around them aren't dressed in the same manner.. Honestly and truly, I just don't understand it..

If it's because the person dressed nicely feels odd or out of place, that's a personal self-esteem issue they need to deal with within themselves..

I just don't get it..

I agree 110% Amen!
Most the time I don't even notice what others are wearing and really don't care.

 

[PCFriar80]

iwaseeyore said it well! I always wear shorts and never pack pants when we
travel to the BC and that's often! May, Oct, Dec, and Jan. I'm on vacation! We often have a cocktail and eat in the Crews Cup lounge, adjacent to the Yachtsmens Steakhouse. Business Casual? We own our own business so don't tell me how to dress! I didn't have a problem with the flight attendants on Song
wearing jeans this past week when we flew down.

Disney is about having fun and not worrying about how the other person looks.
I think it's judgemental to assume that the way someone is dressed that he/she or they should not be in the same restaurant as you. That's not your call!

Sorry to be so harsh, but this type of attitude offends me!

 

[Cantw8]

Once again...I understand dress codes. Some restaurants want to maintain a certain "atmosphere" so they can justify charging $15 for a baked potato...I get that, and I will conform if that's where I chose to eat. What I don't understand is how do my shorts or whatever is found to be offensive, affect YOUR dinning experience. How is YOUR meal ruined because I have on shorts that are underneath the table????

 

[eam]

Holy crap, are you serious? You actually let what other people around you wear affect your dinning experience? Sorry, as long as I am not wearing my bikini top and thong and flopping my stuff around on your plate, how am I bothering you? When we go to dinner at the "nicer" resort restuarants, we are all usually wearing shorts and nice shirts. I might even be sporting a ponytail I am on vacation. Some of you may think that is an excuse to "let myself go" (as was stated in another thread), to me, it is how I am comfortable. I do not see how this makes me a "clueless oaf" Get real. Feel free to eat your steak and cheddar cheese soup at Le Cellier wearing your diamonds and tiarras...I couldn't care less. Time is precious to me on vacation, I am not going to shorten my day by going back to the room, showering, doing my hair/make-up and putting on my Versace little black dress and heals just so your dinning experience isn't ruined.

I agree with you!!!! I wear jeans (not tattered and torn), and a nice shirt -- even in hot weather -- I am a red-head with very white legs! If my attire bothers anyone -- then don't look at me or don't go to Disney.

 

[Aidensmom]

I am going to Flying Fish on the day after Thanksgiving, and I will be in jeans. Just wanted to give a warning to those whose dining experience may be affected by that.

And in Florida, jeans and shorts are "business casual" at a lot of places. I work for a national company in the Tampa office, and in our office jeans and shorts meet the business casual definition.

 

[iwaseeyore]

PCFriar, the fashionazis seem to think they can dictate to others. In all my visits I have never seen or heard that jean shorts are unacceptable. I've been to most of the signature and really haven;t seen any of this.

Cantw8, I think your legs are OK. They wouldn't bother me.

 

[Mandabella]

I am going to Flying Fish on the day after Thanksgiving, and I will be in jeans. Just wanted to give a warning to those whose dining experience may be affected by that.

HORRORS ABOVE HORRORS! Someone pass me the smelling salts!

Yeah, I'm still not getting how someone else is dressed will affect the enjoyment of my meal.

 

[DreaminDisney]

HORRORS ABOVE HORRORS! Someone pass me the smelling salts!

 

[cara loves the poly]

Agotta, I agree, I love to put on a cute little dress and have my husband wear some slacks and a tie, it makes us feel like we're enjoying something special, and the atmosphere does matter. Not that it is any comparison, but if you are at a wedding full of people in shorts and t-shirts, it takes the "specialness" away from your fancy wedding dress. Kind of the same thing. I too, would love a couple of places to go like that, I believe Pleasure Island use to be like that several years ago. (I've heard that)

 

[cara loves the poly]

Holy crap, are you serious? You actually let what other people around you wear affect your dinning experience? Sorry, as long as I am not wearing my bikini top and thong and flopping my stuff around on your plate, how am I bothering you? When we go to dinner at the "nicer" resort restuarants, we are all usually wearing shorts and nice shirts. I might even be sporting a ponytail I am on vacation. Some of you may think that is an excuse to "let myself go" (as was stated in another thread), to me, it is how I am comfortable. I do not see how this makes me a "clueless oaf" Get real. Feel free to eat your steak and cheddar cheese soup at Le Cellier wearing your diamonds and tiarras...I couldn't care less. Time is precious to me on vacation, I am not going to shorten my day by going back to the room, showering, doing my hair/make-up and putting on my Versace little black dress and heals just so your dinning experience isn't ruined.

I don't think that is what agotta was saying. She would just like to go to a place w/o paying V&A prices where she can feel a little glamerous. (with all of the surroundings to portray the same!) You know what I mean. I think we can all understand that.

 

[Cantw8]

PCFriar, the fashionazis seem to think they can dictate to others. In all my visits I have never seen or heard that jean shorts are unacceptable. I've been to most of the signature and really haven;t seen any of this.

Cantw8, I think your legs are OK. They wouldn't bother me.

Why thank you...I have been working out

 

[iwaseeyore]

I don't think that is what agotta was saying. She would just like to go to a place w/o paying V&A prices where she can feel a little glamerous. (with all of the surroundings to portray the same!) You know what I mean. I think we can all understand that.

I think it is exactly what she is saying. She feels that her vision of the dress code is the correct one, not the one Disney imposes. She feels that those of who value comfort over glitz are not worthy of her presence. Fine, she can and you can go to a place that the clientele is dressed to a standard you feel is at your level. i'll go with most of the rest of the posters to the various upscale place at WDW and enjoy and not let what others wear affect me.

 

[robinb]

I used to feel the same way as the OP. I would bring nice clothes for the "signature" restaurants and I would get honked off at the folks in t-shirts and shorts. Now that I have a school-age child, I really don't care anymore! If our hair is combed, we're doing good! I now wear jeans, shorts, etc to the signature restaurants. If I'm feeling especially fancy, I'll zipper back on the legs onto my Columbia pants/shorts and I'll wear a nicer shirt without a Mickey.

I came to the point where other people's dress didn't effect my meal or my experience. I no longer let it since I had no control over it anyway! If you want to dress up, feel free! You will not be out of place. Neither will the people who didn't pack a tie or a pair of nice slacks. Your meal and experience are what you make out of it. Have fun!