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Disney Cruise Dress Code: What to Wear to Dinner

Stop stressing about what to pack! A complete breakdown of nightly dress codes, from Pirate Night to optional formal nights and adult-exclusive dining rules.

Disney Cruise Line is surprisingly casual compared to other luxury lines, but there are still rules to follow, especially for adult dining. Here is your cheat sheet.

Nightly Themes Cheat Sheet

NightDress CodeWhat to Wear
Cruise CasualRelaxedSundresses, shorts (no swim), polos
Pirate NightThemedPirate costumes or bandana provided in room
Optional FormalFormal/Semi-FormalSuits/Gowns OR nice pants/blouse
Palo/RemyFormal/ElegantDress pants, collared shirt, dress shoes (No sneakers!)

Bottom Line: You are on vacation! If you don't want to dress up, deck service and Cabanas buffet offer a casual alternative every night.