how do you REALLY have to dress at a signature?

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Hockey89

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gsam4ever said:
Years ago my wife and I overheard management at the Yachtsman Steakhouse go to a table and informed a man who was wearing shorts that he had to change if he wanted to dine there. He must have been staying at the Beach Club because he cam back in less than 15 minutes wear pants. It was handled with discretion (except for the fact we could hear him) and the guy had no issues.
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Another time and place.... That is for sure.
 
JohnD

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sxeensweet said:
You will be fine. No need for slacks. Hubby never wears slacks when we eat at any signature on property and we do so every trip at several in parks and out of parks at the resorts. The dress code as I posted lists shorts as acceptable and have seen shorts on men many times at Cali Grill and at other signatures. We eat at Cali Grill every single trip and see shorts to dress slacks, to inbetween. You will be perfectly fine in Cargo shorts and a Mickey Polo. Hubby wears his Mickey polos there as well. ;)
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Yeah, I have lots of Mickey Polos. Let's see: black, white, charcoal gray, purple, light blue, royal blue, periwinkle blue, red, green

Oh, and two Grumpys: Navy blue and gray

These shirts plus cargo shorts are pretty much my attire the entire trip. Except on MNSSHP. I'm going to wear my HM 999 March Magic shirt.
 
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G8rchamps

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We always dress a little, I usually go with pants but have worn shorts. I also have an unusually large collection of Disney Tommy Bahama started (not tacky hawaiian prints either- these suckers retail for over $100). Girls will wear a sundress and I make my son wear a collared shirt.

It is YOUR vacation, so be comfortable - it is always nice to keep others in mind when you can.
 
danyoung56

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For reference, my park storming attire is always a tshirt (not an undershirt!), cargo shorts and tennis shoes. The only thing I'll change for a signature restaurant is the shirt, preferring a golf shirt for a nice dinner followed by a little more park storming. I've never felt out of place, as there are all levels of dress around me, from more formal dining wear to fairly sloppy park wear. Don't worry even a little bit about it.
 
Phonedave

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LAKid53 said:
We've eaten at Narccoossee's and I was surprised how some guests were dressed...the waiters were better dressed. The only signature that enforces its dress code is Victoria and Albert's. A nice sundress and comfortable sandals (not flip flops) will be fine.
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JohnD said:
So, I have a dinner ADR at CG at 7:50 pm on arrival day. I may hop into MK before the ADR. I'm thinking a Mickey polo shirt and cargo shorts should be okay, right?
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LAKid53 said:
Polo shirt will be fine, but I'd go for slacks.
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Schneewittchen said:
My family usually cleans up a tiny bit - even the children. And we actually tend to wear what we wear in the parks, we just wash up first. Sundresses for the ladies. Golf or polo shirts and khaki shorts or trousers for the gentlemen. No flip-flops, swimwear, etc.
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I usually dress a bit nicer if going to a Resort signature. I will throw on khakis, a shirt (pole or button down) and boat shoes. However this last trip I somehow booked Citrico's and did not pack any long pants. I wore golf shorts - not cargo shorts that come down to your knee and have 6 pockets on them (I do own those, and I do wear them, just to be clear) but golf shorts that are basically short slacks along with boat shoes and short sleeve button down. I was worried the whole way there that I was underdressed. Clearly I was not. Character T's and camo print shorts were on some people.

So, while I will continue to pack slacks or khakis, it seems that as long as you have your nether regions covered by some sort of fabric, you are good to go.


-dave
 
DisneyFans4Life

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It may be considered signature dining by the types of food they offer and prices they charge, but with this being a theme park resort...I just don't see how dress code could be strictly enforced.

Now if I were going strictly to a signature restaurant and nothing else, I would dress up, but let's face it, WDW is a vacation spot and no one is booking their vacation strictly for a signature restaurant lol.
 
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Hockey89

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DisneyFans4Life said:
It may be considered signature dining by the types of food they offer and prices they charge, but with this being a theme park resort...I just don't see how dress code could be strictly enforced.

Now if I were going strictly to a signature restaurant and nothing else, I would dress up, but let's face it, WDW is a vacation spot and no one is booking their vacation strictly for a signature restaurant lol.
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I'm confused why you think it would be hard to enforce... That baffles me.... Set standards... Don't make exceptions... Problem solved...
 
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Hockey89

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DisneyFans4Life said:
Because Disney isn't going to turn away business or lose money over cargo shorts versus slacks. I guess what I'm more confused by is why list a dress code in the first place when you're not going to enforce it.
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That's not what you said.... You said it would be hard to enforce which is wrong. They could if they wanted to but they clearly don't care so the debate is moot... I have no idea why they have a dress code since it doesn't matter what you wear.
 
DisneyFans4Life

DisneyFans4Life

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Hockey89 said:
That's not what you said.... You said it would be hard to enforce which is wrong. They could if they wanted to but they clearly don't care so the debate is moot... I have no idea why they have a dress code since it doesn't matter what you wear.
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Not to get off topic, but you may want to reread my posts; no where in them did I state it would be hard to enfore. I said I don't see how Disney could strictly enforce it because of what they are...a theme park resort. Not exactly sure why you want to continue on with this discussion, but my point is (and the point of the thread) is that there really isn't a dress code for restaurants on property. Regardless of what's posted online, if you come in wearing decent attire, you're not going to get turned away. Now if you come in wearing a swimsuit, cover up and flip flops...there's a good chance you may be asked to change, but it wouldn't be the first time I've seen something like that at a Disney signature restaurant.
 
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Hockey89

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I just don't see how dress code could be strictly enforced.... If you don't think someone could get that idea from that sentence than you are out to lunch... And PS I have seen bathing suits in the Yachtsmen's But lets not get off topic :rolleyes:
 
DisneyFans4Life

DisneyFans4Life

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Hockey89 said:
I just don't see how dress code could be strictly enforced.... If you don't think someone could get that idea from that sentence than you are out to lunch... And PS I have seen bathing suits in the Yachtsmen's But lets not get off topic :rolleyes:
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My point exactly. Disney either can't enforce because they will get complaints or they just choose not to. My guess is they just choose not to. I think the next time I visit California Grill I'll make sure to go straight from Blizzard Beach, damp swim suit, covered in sunscreen and sand and all lol.
 

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