Where CAN You Wear A Hat?

[crystalcml]

I didn't think there were any hat restrictions in Disney because they sell them all over the place. Maybe at table service restaurants but that's about it I think.

 

[KigerKat]

DH will always wear a hat outside, for fear he might burn his little bald head! (Fun love here - I ADORE his little bald head!)

 

[Jalva22]

Hats are worn by many at Disney for an extremely good reason: They don't want to get skin cancer. I don't wear hats to restaurants in every-day life. But if it's a choice between that and sweaty, hathead hair after a long June day at Epcot for my meal at an Epcot restaurant, I'll wear the hat. That's only in the theme park though. A person could freshen up a bit and doff the hat for a nice resort restaurant.

So, OP, I'd just say to use your common sense and don't worry about it.

 

[Dallas_Lady]

My DH wears a baseball style cap the entire time at WDW, otherwise his poor balding head would be seriously burned. He wears it indooors, as do many people at WDW. He wears it during meals (as you will see many people doing), but we only eat at the more casual spots.

The particular thread in question was referring to fancier restaurants that have dress codes. And the OP did maker her boyfriend sound kind of obsessive about his hat wearing.

 

[TanyaLovesPooh]

We wear hats all the time.

 

[sherabby]

My son never took his hat off for almost the whole entire trip. I had to pry it off of him at bedtime.

 

[walkerag]

Says who??? Just curious. Is this out of an etiquette book from the 1800's? Who goes to a saloon these days?

My DH will NEVER remove his hat unless he is on a roller coaster. I guess we fit into the "trash" catagory as well. We are from Tennessee after all...

 

[KerriL]

Cruises are completely different. In the main dining room you are asked to "dress" for dinner. Depending on the cruiseline, they are very specific on what can be worn. I would def. not have a problem with your son, since he is dealing with a medical condition that he is not yet comforable with, but he would get some "looks" from other diners, depending on the cruiseline.

True, but most cruise lines have suggested attire, not required( I am not talking about bare feet, no shirt etc.). And I could not find anything about hats being prohibited from the dining room.
And, if he did get some "looks" from other diners, be assured that they would be getting some "looks" right back!!!
Kerri

 

[Peepster]

Why does a disagreement about hats have to evolve into a "trash/uncouth" vs "back in the 1800's" mentality?

If ALL of us would be more considerate of others (does that count as an
1800's mentality?) and more attuned to others (i.e. noticing that your hat might block my view) perhaps this discussion wouldn't even be necessary.

And I will now return to my closet for my flame proof suit. Thank you, thank you very much.

 

[Twitterpated Dad]

You might not want to wear your hat at the 50's Prime Time cafe, your "server" might have a lot of fun with you if you do!

Suzy

 

[Luv4Disney]

Never heard of this. Sounds crazy especially since Disney SELLS so many hats!

 

[labattblue]

...the thing is, there's also the sweaty hat-hair conundrum.

This is why at the parks, my hat stays on all day.

PS I don't wear it backwards or tilted to the side.

 

[JenniBugInPink]

It's DISNEY! We're talking about a theme park here! Now if you go to one of the Signature Restaurants where they actually DO specify a dress code, or Victoria and Albert's where they do way more than that, then take off your stinkin' hat (and we all know it WILL BE hot, sweaty AND stinkin'). Otherwise, leave your hat on all you like! How in the world did this discussion get to be so absurd? It's a theme park!!! Water rides, roller coasters, sticky kids, hot days, sunburns, etc., etc., etc. Hats are there to protect bald heads, big and little noses, tender faces, and so on. Nobody wants to take off a hat after one has developed hat head! Nobody wants to look at anyone else's silly hat head - then you have to feel all embarrassed for them, and nobody wants that!

 

[brandi~momof3]

It's DISNEY! We're talking about a theme park here! Now if you go to one of the Signature Restaurants where they actually DO specify a dress code, or Victoria and Albert's where they do way more than that, then take off your stinkin' hat (and we all know it WILL BE hot, sweaty AND stinkin'). Otherwise, leave your hat on all you like! How in the world did this discussion get to be so absurd? It's a theme park!!! Water rides, roller coasters, sticky kids, hot days, sunburns, etc., etc., etc. Hats are there to protect bald heads, big and little noses, tender faces, and so on. Nobody wants to take off a hat after one has developed hat head! Nobody wants to look at anyone else's silly hat head - then you have to feel all embarrassed for them, and nobody wants that!

I agree

 

[5 for WDW]

We all wear baseball hats in WDW.
DH does to protect his balding head.
The kids and I do for added sun protection for our faces.
The kids always take them off in shows and restaurants. I take mine off if I feel I am blocking someone's view or, if we are in a nice sit down restaurant.

But, if we are at a counter service, I keep mine on. You would not want to see my hair if I took it off....lol.

We all remove them for flag cermonies, at ball games for the National anthem, etc.

We never wear them backwards or sideways since that would defeat the purpose of why we were wearing them to begin with!!

 

[Twitterpated Dad]

Why does a disagreement about hats have to evolve into a "trash/uncouth" vs "back in the 1800's" mentality?

If ALL of us would be more considerate of others (does that count as an
1800's mentality?) and more attuned to others (i.e. noticing that your hat might block my view) perhaps this discussion wouldn't even be necessary.

And I will now return to my closet for my flame proof suit. Thank you, thank you very much.

If you ever need a heavy duty flame proof suit, visit the threadkillers on the community board. They have some great pictures on that thread.


Maybe someone needs to right a code of conduct for WDW. Before field trips or summer camp, kids often have to sign a "contract" that spells out expected and prohibited behavior. We could start with:

1. [Gentlemen,] DO remove your hat at a TS restaurant.
2. DO have fun.
3. DON'T stop in the middle of a walkway.
4. DO be polite to CMs.
5. DON'T push and shove your way to a parade viewing spot.
6. DO share the magic.
7. DO wait your turn for characters.
8. DON'T take more than half the walkway.
9. DON'T use your stroller or ECV as a battering ram. (But, see numbers 3 and 8.)
10. ...

 

[honeybee30]

I think it has also been stated that in some states it is illegal to wear a hat if:

1. your bear is not tied to the hitching post properly
2. chewing tobacco stains form the image of Mary on the front porch of the barbershop steps
3. your best friend's name is Gustave
4. the 59 Ford you drive has only one headlight and the horn blows Dixie
5. two of your kids are named Darrell

But I may be mistaken on number 5. It could be Larry.

"Hi, I'm Larry, this is my brother Darryl, and this is my other brother Darryl."

It looks like Larry is the only one wearing a hat. That redneck!

 

[CathrynRose]

Says who??? Just curious. Is this out of an etiquette book from the 1800's? Who goes to a saloon these days?

Youre reading my mind. I was thinking the same thing.

 

[CathrynRose]

Personally I don't hold the eating utensil in my first while eating, while wearing a hat. I just grunt and hold the plate up to my mouth. "Ugh! Food good!"

OMGosh !!!

if you are at WDW and really need a hat, just go to Guest Services and tell then you've lost your hat, give them a vague description ("black baseball cap with Mickey on it") and presto, a free hat!

OK, I'm just joking there. Please don't flame me!

SkierPete

I know where Ill be getting all my souveneirs come next trip.

Hi, I lost a Disney sweatshirt?
Hi, I lost one of those spinny light up toys?
Hi, I lost a stuffed Mickey?

So I guess I can mosey on up to the counter at the General Store for a cool sasparilla!!!!!!!!!

.

Guddy-yup!

 

[Sleeping Becca]

True, but most cruise lines have suggested attire, not required( I am not talking about bare feet, no shirt etc.). And I could not find anything about hats being prohibited from the dining room.
And, if he did get some "looks" from other diners, be assured that they would be getting some "looks" right back!!!
Kerri

I say depending on the cruiseline because we sail Carnival, and trust me someone wearing a hat in the dining room is the least of their problems. I have seen it all.

Still we love Carnival and will continue to sail with them.

I don't know about DCL, but I will find out in July 2009!