How dressed up do people normally get on formal night on the Fantasy?

[WVU Disney Fan]

Just curious if you have have a full on suit or what?

 

[CastawayCayLover]

this past week we saw everything from tuxes down to shorts and t-shirts. Completely up to you how you want to dress.

 

[Snowwhyt]

I was disappointed on the Fantasy in February. I recommend take advantage of the photographers and get the best shots of your family in their best. Lines are shorter because the casual people avoid pictures

 

[WDWAurora]

In August I saw everything from cruise casual to suits and formal gowns, including one older lady in a full queen of hearts costume with hoop skirt and a similar (male equivalent) outfit for her spouse. I wore a cocktail dress and my husband/sons wore dressier shorts and polos. That’s formal to them unfortunately.

 

[CastawayCayLover]

I was disappointed on the Fantasy in February. I recommend take advantage of the photographers and get the best shots of your family in their best. Lines are shorter because the casual people avoid pictures

Why were you disappointed?

 

[Snowwhyt]

Why were you disappointed?

I miss the formal event.
There’s a magic when everyone’s cheering at a football game. But then when you see a large section that is just sitting there because they have to and they don’t care about the game. Well that just deflates the enthusiasm.
The transatlantic I just went on was amazing. It felt wonderful to get dressed up there.

 

[CastawayCayLover]

I miss the formal event.
There’s a magic when everyone’s cheering at a football game. But then when you see a large section that is just sitting there because they have to and they don’t care about the game. Well that just deflates the enthusiasm.
The transatlantic I just went on was amazing. It felt wonderful to get dressed up there.

That’s a shame that you let others decisions regarding how they choose to enjoy their dining experience determine your enjoyment of yours.

 

[Snowwhyt]

That’s a shame that you let others decisions regarding how they choose to enjoy their dining experience determine your enjoyment of yours.

So I should have shame in how I feel? I was shamed for not looking like the other kids in school. Pants always too short, I’d hear about it. I had the longest hair in middle school, girl trapped me in a room chasing me with a scissors. Knife fighting kept the police escorts frequent. And the list goes on.
You probably don’t mean it like I take it. But my road was different then most. I should be over it but I’m not. I didn’t grow up around “you-do-you” kinda people.

 

[auntlynne]

Over the years, holding everyone to a dress standard has gone out the window. Some love that, others regret what was a long tradition that is slipping away.

They used to deny admission to the specialty restaurants (which are considered to be more fine dining than the Main Dining Rooms) for men who did not have on a jacket. I think they had spare ones for guest to use, as did upscale restaurants on land.

I feel underdressed if I am not in a dress (a fancy top and pants would work, too). There will still be very nicely dressed guests - and the officers in dress uniforms.

I imagine it is a space challenge to pack a suit - and corresponding shoes.

As you can see, it does affect others.

A lot of what is worn to dinner and on Formal Night is often referred to as church clothes. And there are some pretty snazzy outfits, too. They look like they are enjoying themselves. If a suit will make you miserable, that frown is less attractive than casual clothing (to a point).

 

[auntlynne]

So I should have shame in how I feel? I was shamed for not looking like the other kids in school. Pants always too short, I’d hear about it. I had the longest hair in middle school, girl trapped me in a room chasing me with a scissors. Knife fighting kept the police escorts frequent. And the list goes on.
You probably don’t mean it like I take it. But my road was different then most. I should be over it but I’m not. I didn’t grow up around “you-do-you” kinda people.

Nope. Those feelings are legitimate for you, as they are yours.

 

[Douglas Dubh]

I wear suit and tie.

 

[Henlady]

I’m currently planning on what to pack for our B2B on November. Trying to figure out what to take for MDRs and Palo. I have always dressed up for those meals (dress, nice slacks and dressy tops). I’m trying to convince myself that except for Palo capris/shorts for MDRs are OK. Old habits are hard to break

 

[CastawayCayLover]

So I should have shame in how I feel? I was shamed for not looking like the other kids in school. Pants always too short, I’d hear about it. I had the longest hair in middle school, girl trapped me in a room chasing me with a scissors. Knife fighting kept the police escorts frequent. And the list goes on.
You probably don’t mean it like I take it. But my road was different then most. I should be over it but I’m not. I didn’t grow up around “you-do-you” kinda people.

Because of your childhood issues now you shame others for not dressing up for a meal while they're on vacation? That makes sense.

 

[nancipants]

My husband wore a shirt sleeve button down, khaki pants, and a tie. He does not own a suit anymore and gets hot very easily. I wore a short sleeve dress and flats. My son wore a long sleeve button down shirt with dinosaurs on it and blue cotton jogger pants with sneakers. Not buying a 2 year old a suit he’ll wear once. I honestly do not remember what everyone else in our party wore.

 

[goofystitch]

Formal night is meant to be special, so why not wear your best clothes? It doesn't have to be a suit or a dress, but it should be nicer than shorts and a T-shirt since you can wear those every day.

 

[Scottishdisneyfan]

We’ve got my wee boy’s kilt packed for formal night, he looks pretty dapper in it so looking forward to getting some good pics.

 

[auntlynne]

Because of your childhood issues now you shame others for not dressing up for a meal while they're on vacation? That makes sense.

I didn’t read it as a shaming others. It sounded like it took away some of her enthusiasm.

The evolution of societal norms and mores is a challenge for many, despite the fact that change is actually a constant.

Think about not being able to dress nicely. Now you are older and able to wear nicer clothes. For years, a formal night on a cruise was just that - formal. But society now says you can dress casually in those formerly formal/ semi-formal occasions. Finally you can participate, but it no longer exists.

(Not to say this is the poster’s experience. Just showing how the dressing-down of society could be felt.).

Being in a nice setting while others are wearing play clothes feels weird to me, too. I grew up in the era when you dressed for the occasion and venue. Nice restaurant = nice clothes. Go to the symphony, nice clothes. The music doesn’t care what you wear. It was just part of life. And maybe it was showing off for others. But it still made the event feel special.

 

[Snowwhyt]

auntlynne
You get me.

 

[auntlynne]

auntlynne
You get me.

You were very honest and that is what you communicated to me. Thank you for sharing. Someone else may read it and be better prepared for what to expect. For those of us who watched The Love Boat, cruising = formal night.

 

[Snowwhyt]

You were very honest and that is what you communicated to me. Thank you for sharing. Someone else may read it and be better prepared for what to expect. For those of us who watched The Love Boat, cruising = formal night.

I loved that show. It really would be a different show now though.