I believe that the Napa has joined the ranks of Bis Casual, as have all the Signature Dining experiences at WDW. However, nowadays, there are designer sandals that strongly resemble fancy flip-flops. I think the flashy top will throw you onto the side of dressed up.
That's what I thought - about the flashy top! I thought that may be considered pretty dressy for DLR. In any case, again, I have not eaten at Napa, but last year, when we stayed at GCH and wandered past Napa Rose quite a bit, I saw several folks in shorts (in December, which was funny) and track suits and sneakers and things coming out of the restaurant. I recall thinking it was amusing that a relatively upscale restaurant on the Disney property would attract the 'sporty' crowd.
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Hey girl. Remember that one thing people either don't know or forget is that the Napa has it's own bar/lounge that is accessed through the same doors - you walk to the podium/desk and then turn right and you are in the lounge. You can defintiely wear whatever you want to get a drink or cappucino with rock candy.
That being said, I have definitely not met the BisCas on a couple of hot summer days a few years back - I felt like a complete grub, but then since we were regulars, no one batted an eye. It's gotten a bit more upscale since they have had a lot of major national publicity over the last few years (and the prices going up fostered some of that, too.)
That's what I thought - about the flashy top! I thought that may be considered pretty dressy for DLR. In any case, again, I have not eaten at Napa, but last year, when we stayed at GCH and wandered past Napa Rose quite a bit, I saw several folks in shorts (in December, which was funny) and track suits and sneakers and things coming out of the restaurant. I recall thinking it was amusing that a relatively upscale restaurant on the Disney property would attract the 'sporty' crowd.
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Hey girl. Remember that one thing people either don't know or forget is that the Napa has it's own bar/lounge that is accessed through the same doors - you walk to the podium/desk and then turn right and you are in the lounge. You can defintiely wear whatever you want to get a drink or cappucino with rock candy.
That being said, I have definitely not met the BisCas on a couple of hot summer days a few years back - I felt like a complete grub, but then since we were regulars, no one batted an eye. It's gotten a bit more upscale since they have had a lot of major national publicity over the last few years (and the prices going up fostered some of that, too.)
That is a good point, Nancy! The people in the shorts, sneakers and track suits that we saw last year probably were in the lounge with the rock candy/cappucino and not the actual restaurant itself. I just remember chuckling to myself because I could tell they were tourists who thought they were supposed to be wearing shorts in California, even though, if I recall, it was 40 degrees outside! Meanwhile, Californians are likely wearing pants! And I think you are right - the increased publicity for Napa Rose has probably enhanced the upscale image/aspect of it. I don't know if I will eat at the restaurant any time soon but I do want to sit in the lounge.
