Are you having a case of the winter blues and dreaming of a cruise? I am! In fact, I am just a few short days away from sailing off on the Disney Dream for a 4-night cruise to the Bahamas! My current situation is what are we going to wear?! When packing for a cruise, I want to pack the minimum amount as possible, as there is limited storage in our stateroom, and at the same time, I don’t want to leave anytime important behind! This week, we are going to talk about the dress code on Disney Cruise Line, as well as some tips to help you get the most out of your suitcase space when packing for your next sailing!
Are there dress code guidelines for dinner on Disney Cruise Line? Yes, there are some general guidelines for dressing for dinner on DCL. First, it depends on the length of your cruise. For a 3-night voyage, there is one cruise casual night, one optional dress up night, and one Pirate Night. If you are on a 4-night sailing, there are two cruise casual nights, one optional dress up night, and Pirate Night. A 7-night you will have three cruise casual nights, Pirate Night {or another theme depending on the sailing}, one formal, and one semi formal night.
What defines “cruise casual”? Cruise casual basically means no swimwear or tank tops in the Main Dining Room for dinner. You can wear shorts, nice tops, dresses, casual pants, etc. But swimwear and tank tops are not allowed. Cruise casual is typically the dress code on your embarkation night. This works well for guests who have the Main Seating for dining, as you may not have access to your luggage with your nicer clothes in it until a few hours after you have boarded. Plan on wearing the same outfit to dinner that you embark the ship in, or have a change of clothes in your day bag.
How can I get the most out of my wardrobe on Disney Cruise Line? My suggestion is to take one day outfit and one evening outfit per person. Remember, you will likely be in your swimsuit the majority of the time. For the day outfit, it’s a good idea to even take something that can go from day to night. For example, a nice top for during the day that you can wear with shorts, and then with a nice pair of slacks or a skirt in the evening for dinner. Or, a black maxi dress to wear during the day and then possibly add a cardigan or scarf with it for dinner. There is laundry on board as well if you need it. If you are dining at Palo or Remy, their dress code is a bit stricter. However, that is an example of wearing the same dress with different shoes, or different accessories to your meal at Palo or Remy and also in the Main Dining Room on another night.
What do you wear for Pirate Night? Pirate Night is super fun, and shouldn’t be missed! The variety of costumes is endless! You can DIY pirate shirts and wear them with plain shorts or skirts. Another option is to buy pirate costumes from a party store or costume shop. Or, you can go with red/white/black color scheme and wear the bandanas they give you on DCL for Pirate Night. You can wear your pirate gear to dinner, as well.
What is the most recent Disney Cruise Line alcohol policy? Disney Cruise Line allows guests to bring a limited amount of alcohol onboard. You can bring a maximum of 2-bottles of unopened wine or champagne. Guests are also allowed to bring a maximum of 6-bottles of beer. These need to be packed in your carry on luggage, and there are certain areas on the ship you cannot consume them.
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