Ahoy there, Kim, and thanks for sailing back by planDisney with your question!
Every meal on a Disney Cruise is a dream, and I look forward to each and every bite. Depending on your itinerary, you may find you’re scheduled for a Formal or Semi-Formal dinner theme, in addition to the standard “Cruise Casual” attire. While what you wear on your trip is entirely up to you, so yes, a dress shirt, pants, and a tie would be wonderful attire for formal night. I can also provide the following dining attire recommendations:
Formal Night: Tuxedo/suit for men; gown or dress for women
Semi-Formal Night: Suit/jacket for men; dress or pantsuit for women
The one question I feel I get asked the most when it comes to what to wear for dinner circles around one controversial piece of clothing: shorts. While shorts are perfectly fine for the
rotational dining restaurants, especially on Cruise Casual evenings, they are not permitted in the Adult-Exclusive restaurants (like Palo, Remy, and Enchanté). Once you step onboard, refer to your
Disney Cruise Line Navigator app for which restaurant you're assigned to on which night and what the evening's theme will be.
So with the napkins freshly pressed, the servers will be ready to deliver the most delicious dishes throughout your entire voyage. And if you sample something you especially love, don’t be afraid to ask if it can be made again a different night (even if you change restaurants). If you do have any special dietary needs, make sure to
submit a request 3 weeks before sailing so that Disney Cruise Line can accommodate you to the best of their ability.
So whether you’re channeling your inner Beast in a dashing suit or twirling into dinner in a ball gown fit for Belle herself, Formal Night is your moment to “Be Our Guest” in true fairytale fashion. After all, a little sparkle never goes out of style, especially at sea! If you have more questions as your magical sailing approaches, we’d be enchanted to help again here at
planDisney. Bon voyage, and may your vacation be as timeless as a tale as old as time!
Embrace the magic,
Sami