Is wearing Crocs ok for Signature Dining?

[Cixelsyd]

Hi all,

DW and I have ADRs at a few signature restaurants for our August trip to WDW. To try to pack light for the flights, I was only going to bring two pairs of shoes - crocs (which I'll probably be in most of the days) and a pair of sneakers. After hearing that the dress code at some restaurants may be strict on occasion, I'm wondering if i should bring an extra of shoes just for that purpose.

For those of you that know or have experience with this, is there a chance I may be turned away at a signature restaurant like Yachtsman's or Narcoosee's, if I wear crocs, a collared shirt, khakis/ (or a nice pair of shorts or jeans)? I'd really hate to transit back to the resort to change before and after the meal. This vacation for us is about enjoying the parks after all.

Any input and suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks!!

 

[Lmichele]

Would you wear them to a nice restaurant in your home town, one where you will spend a couple hundred dollars at? If your answer is yes...then wear them - if you answer is no...then don't.

IMHO, I say no. But I enjoy dressing up for a nice dinner, it makes it more special to me.

 

[PrincessTrisha]

I only wear crocs so when we went to Narcossee's last October, of course I wore them. As did my Mother (mine were the black mickey head ones and my mom's were pink).

The only place I'd say no is at Victoria and Albert's - since the dress code is more stringent, dress shoes would probably be required there (reason #253 I don't plan on eating at V&A).

 

[quixoticvalue]

If the crocs are the flip-flop/backless sandal type, then I would say no. If they are the clog type, then maybe-- depending on how comfortable you would be wearing them to a signature restaurant. Also, there are some crocs that look like actual shoes. One looks like ballerina slippers.... only crocs. Those are what I am planning to wear at Narcoosees.

They will not turn you away from the door for wearing crocs clogs. But be cautioned if you wear the flip-flop/backless sandal kind.

 

[Neesy228]

I would agree with PP. I would say no. Would you wear Crocs to a fine restaurant at home?

Pack that extra pair of shoes just to be safe. If you take a bag with you to the parks, you and DW can pack your change of clothes easily in there, that way you don't have to go back to the resort.

An extra pair of shoes won't take up that much space in your suitcase. Have a great trip!!

 

[Uncleromulus]

Cixelsyd: Crocs of any sort will be just fine. Sneakers also. No one will even be looking at your feet. In fact, footwear isn't even mentioned in the dress code.
Please re-read the dress code--it can hardly be more casual. A collared shirt is not necessary. T-shirts, jeans and shorts are fine.
IF you really WANT to dress up, by all means do so. But you don't have to.

 

[Laurabearz]

The only restraunt where the dress code is inforced is at V&A's... Any other place you can where what you would wear to the parks, even though they have a dress code, it seems WDW just doesnt care enough to enforce it.

 

[Einetius]

Cixelsyd: Crocs of any sort will be just fine. Sneakers also. No one will even be looking at your feet. In fact, footwear isn't even mentioned in the dress code.
Please re-read the dress code--it can hardly be more casual. A collared shirt is not necessary. T-shirts, jeans and shorts are fine.
IF you really WANT to dress up, by all means do so. But you don't have to.

Which is ashame, especially the jeans and t-shirt part.

 

[kelleigh1]

I wore my crocs at Narcoossee's last year - but they were the Prima Crocs.

 

[catho72]

I was appalled when we went to CG and saw people wearing shorts/t-shirts/workout clothes. I packed a dress and nice sandals (not flip-flops) to wear for our signature dinners. I wouldn't recommend wearing Crocs to a signature dinner. I agree with a PP that it makes dining that much more special when you are dressed nicely. I don't get dressed up if we are in a park for the day and eat at a nicer restaurant at a park (LeCellier, Coral Reef, etc).

 

[*NikkiBell*]

That outfit is absolutely fine. We have used both the Premium and DxDDP many times in the past and have gone to several signature restaurants. I only wear Crocs and never had a problem.

 

[honeymo78]

I was appalled when we went to CG and saw people wearing shorts/t-shirts/workout clothes. I packed a dress and nice sandals (not flip-flops) to wear for our signature dinners. I wouldn't recommend wearing Crocs to a signature dinner. I agree with a PP that it makes dining that much more special when you are dressed nicely. I don't get dressed up if we are in a park for the day and eat at a nicer restaurant at a park (LeCellier, Coral Reef, etc).

I'm sorry you were appalled, however all of those diners were dressed appropriately for the location. There was no "lack of enforcement" as a prior poster suggested. Disney's signature dining dress code is not the same as what you would find at home. Basically, no torn/ripped clothing, no pool/beach wear, and no offensive language/graphics (oh and no hats for men, I think).

Jeans, shorts and t-shirts, sneakers and crocs are absolutely permitted and acceptable at all signature dining locations. Would I wear those things to fine dining at home, probably not, depending on the location since most of them have a dress code that prohibts that attire. Would I wear them at Disney, absolutely, since Disney's rules permit them.

 

[ElizabethB]

They do not enforce the dress code at the signature restaurants (except perhaps for tank tops on men). You'll be fine in crocs. The dress code is enforced at V&A, as well as certain restaurants at the Swan/Dolphin.

 

[crisi]

I think it depends on how you define comfort.

I know a lot of people find crocs to be comfortable - but I'M not comfortable in a signature restaurant in anything that isn't AT LEAST longer dress shorts and a collared (or at least a nicer womens) shirt and sandals. I'd be more comfortable in Keds than in crocs. I'd be sure everyone in the place was noticing my shoes (it is all about ME, isn't it?), or my tshirt. More importantly, I was raised with the idea if you are going to go out to a nice dinner, you dress nicely for it. Not doing so would create that awkward feeling of forgetting to send thank you notes to Great Aunt Norma and then seeing her.

Other people simply aren't comfortable in dressier clothes - they'd be far more comfortable meeting the minimum dress code requirement (and in some cases not meeting it - unless you show up in a swimsuit or are at V&As, Disney is going to seat you).

 

[Jletendre]

This is what is wrong with the dining plan, just because it's "low cost" to you doesn't mean you have to make the experience low end.

We have seen some very questionable outfits when dining at signature dining and I understand there is all lines of people with different circumstances but show some sense and care about how you look.

If being "comfortable" and not having to change / return to your resort to lose park time is the priority then perhaps your better off doing a counter service.

Sorry to rant but dining is part of the experience to us and dressing nice and having a nice meal is part of at least our vacation.

 

[lisa3383]

This is what is wrong with the dining plan, just because it's "low cost" to you doesn't mean you have to make the experience low end.

If being "comfortable" and not having to change / return to your resort to lose park time is the priority then perhaps your better off doing a counter service.

Sorry to rant but dining is part of the experience to us and dressing nice and having a nice meal is part of at least our vacation.

Really? I'm sorry but that seems a bit extreme to me! This is Disney we are talking about - where the number one priority has always been the parks! If I'm taking a long vacation, leaving and changing isn't a problem, but if I'm short on time (like my upcoming Christmas vacation) I am not going to sacrifice food quality to go back and change shoes because it might upset someone else - which I HIGHLY doubt it would!

If another eater is so distracted by my shoes (being crocs) as to think it makes their experience low end, I have to wonder about that guest!

Honestly, when I'm at Disney I think its more strange to see someone in the parks wearing heals! That always makes me cringe a little

As far as the question posted, I think Crocs are perfectly suitable at any Disney restaurant with V and A being the exception (and they make sure you know the dress code before you get off the phone with them while making your ressie). But that restaurant is a whole different ball game when it comes to Disney dining.

I also don't think Disney fine dining is really comparable to at home fine dining, as the expectations of guests is very different!

 

[lisa3383]

Also the dining plan isn't cheap! I'm paying $70/person for 5 adults, every day of my trip! Thats a lot of money! Some people may get basic for free, but that doesn't mean we should assume that everyone isn't paying for this option!

 

[BluOrchid2]

This is what is wrong with the dining plan, just because it's "low cost" to you doesn't mean you have to make the experience low end.

We have seen some very questionable outfits when dining at signature dining and I understand there is all lines of people with different circumstances but show some sense and care about how you look.

If being "comfortable" and not having to change / return to your resort to lose park time is the priority then perhaps your better off doing a counter service.

Sorry to rant but dining is part of the experience to us and dressing nice and having a nice meal is part of at least our vacation.

I totally agree.

 

[Jletendre]

Lisa .. I think you've likely seen my wife wandering the parks She'd rather die then ever wear a croc. To each their own.

As I said everyone is under different circumstances be it financial or time limited. But I have to disagree California Grill has won multiple national awards and is considered one of the best restaurants in the south east so it's hardly comparable to many places around here (and we frequent Boston often) .. not on DDP most of the signature meals are going to run triple figures for 2 people for a full meal, drinks etc.

I wonder how people would manage when you really had to dress up. (40's - 50's) How times change.

 

[MeercatMama]

I agree with everyone who said that you should dress nicely for the signature restaraunts. We always do because it is respectful to the restaraunt, the other people eating there, and ourselves. We feel it is the right thing to do, and plan accordingly so we will have the opprotunity to change and shower as needed