Hi Arthur!
It’s great to see you at planDisney with this thoughtful question about your attire onboard
Disney Cruise Line. It seems your magical vacation is just on the horizon and you’re down to the
packing details! I’m so excited for you to experience
everything included in these incredible sailings – there's just nothing like it! I love to plan my attire and feel appropriate for every occasion, so let’s look at the details together.
For your nightly
rotational dining and the
evening entertainment in the theatre, there is
no particular dress code beyond cruise casual (swimwear and tank tops are not permitted). Many families enjoy dressing to a nightly theme when provided in their itinerary, such as the beloved
Pirate Night or Formal Night, for a special family photo and unique memories made together. While it can be magical to pay homage to the golden age of cruising in classic formal attire, please know that any themes are optional participation, so it’s up to your family’s comfort and daily plans for what you choose to wear. The
adult exclusive dining locations on each ship do have a specific dress code, so please be sure to adhere to those guidelines if you’ve made special reservations to dine there for brunch or dinner on any day of your cruise.
While not required or even advertised, many Guests have started a tradition of dressing in a certain style or theme for the three rotational dining rooms on the
Disney Wish. Please see a
recent answer from my teammate Ryan with some guidance for those fun ideas.
I tend to overpack for my cruises, Arthur – there's just so much to experience on land and at sea, and so many options! My must-pack items are
two swimsuits for every person; they tend to not dry quickly hanging on the line in the shower overnight and we prefer to put on a dry suit each day, so I rotate swimsuits for our water activities. There are also
laundry services available onboard if that would help reduce your packing load by planning a mid-cruise refresh. Our clothes for the evening dinners and theatre tend to stay clean (barring any spills) so I often re-wear pants and bring a different shirt for each evening for a new look in
each night’s photos.
Whatever you decide, you are going to have an amazing time! When you look back on your cruise photos and memories, you will recall the pure joy on everyone’s face and less of what everyone was wearing on this magical voyage. No doubt your crew will look practically perfect in every way!
Please let us know if you have any additional questions that we can help with as you finalize your plans.
Wishing you a wonderful sailing,
Amy