Should You Pack Nice Clothes for Dressing Up at Walt Disney World?

1923 Main Street: Disney Travel Style Podcast

Should you dress up in fancy clothes or a semi formal outfit at Walt Disney World? What should you wear to a Signature Dining restaurant at Disney World? Dressing up in upscale resort wear is definitely doable at Walt Disney World. Here's what you need to know.

What does Fancy Style Look Like on a Disney vacation?

While a Walt Disney World vacation is most often comprised of hot sunny weather and theme park days, there are occasions where you may want to dress up just a little bit for a night out, or dinner and drinks at a Signature Disney restaurant.

In most cases, you don’t need to bring formal wear or even a jacket and tie, unless you really want to. It is rare to see guests dressed up to that degree, unless they are part of a wedding party or heading to Victoria & Albert’s for dinner.

Still, it is nice to get a little more dressed up in the evenings, especially if you are heading out for dinner, drinks or to stroll through Disney Springs or see a show.

For women, dressing up at Disney World could include a nice breezy dress, or skirt and blouse combination is a great way to get upscale style while still staying in the spirit of your Disney vacation.

For men, casual pants or casual shorts (think business casual at work), along with a button-up shirt and casual shoes is the perfect way to go.

Dressing up for Dinner at Walt Disney World

For Disney Signature Restaurants, there is no singular dress code that applies to all. Victoria & Albert’s has the most stringent dress codes, while for the other Signature Dining Restaurants it really depends on the location.

Disney World Signature Dining restaurants located inside Disney Parks (such as Le Cellier, Tiffins, Takumi-Tei and the Hollywood Brown Derby) tend to be a little more casual and less formal, since most guests are having a theme park day.

For Disney World Signature Dining restaurants located inside Disney Resort Hotels or in Disney Springs the expectation is that guests will respect the restaurant’s ambiance and aesthetic with a little bit more attention.

No swimwear or ratty torn clothing, but rather neat and tidy resort wear at the very least.

You will find the specific dress code for each Disney Signature Dining Restaurant on the restaurant’s page at DisneyWorld.com.

Disney Signature Dining Dress Code

The Dress Code on the restaurant page is the same for virtually all Disney Signature Restaurants. It states:

This restaurant is a Disney Signature Dining experience offering fine dining with a distinctly magical flair. Guests are expected to dress accordingly in attire that respects the restaurant's sophisticated and upscale aesthetic. Clothing should be clean, neat and in good condition. Please no swimwear.

Victoria & Albert’s Dress Code

The Dress Code for Victoria & Albert’s is unique as Walt Disney World. It states:

Victoria & Albert’s is an exquisite and intimate upscale dining experience and the culinary crown jewel of Walt Disney World Resort. Guests are expected to dress accordingly in semi-formal/formal attire that respects the restaurant’s elegant and opulent aesthetic.

Disney Bounding and Dapper Days

Beyond bringing nicer clothes to dress up at Walt Disney World, guests may also take part in Disney Bounding and the occasional Dapper Days.

Disney Bounding is where you create an outfit that is inspired by a Disney character. It’s not a character costume, but rather an outfit that takes elements of a character’s style that you craft with your own clothes.

Dapper Days are specific days (not Disney official) where guests dress to the nines in vintage style clothing and outfits. You’ll definitely notice guests dressed up on Dapper Days at Disney, a true celebration of style.

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