Thoughts on Formal Nights - Page 2

gatour · 05-20-2008

As the second man to post, I also say go with a tux.

While I can't remember the last time I wore a suit, I always bring my tux with me on a cruise. I used to always rent a tux, but once I realized that this cruising thing would a regular occurance, I did the math and came to the conclusion that buying would pay for itself after 3 to 4 cruises.

I am not sure if you are implying that you will be sailing a cruiseline other than Disney, or will be eating at the buffett one or more nights on an upcoming Disney cruise. If it is the latter, one night we were on a cruise that had first and second seatings and we got back to the ship to late to be ready for our first seating assignment. We still dressed up and ate dinner at the buffet. Most cruiselines have spruced up the buffet for dinner service so it almost like eating at a normal restaurant. There were other people doing the same, including some ship officers.

LittleMissMagic · 05-20-2008

I vote tux, too! Men dress up nice... it's classic. Nothing better than a guy in formal wear.

**llama** · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by gatour

As the second man to post, I also say go with a tux.

While I can't remember the last time I wore a suit, I always bring my tux with me on a cruise. I used to always rent a tux, but once I realized that this cruising thing would a regular occurance, I did the math and came to the conclusion that buying would pay for itself after 3 to 4 cruises.

I am not sure if you are implying that you will be sailing a cruiseline other than Disney, or will be eating at the buffett one or more nights on an upcoming Disney cruise. If it is the latter, one night we were on a cruise that had first and second seatings and we got back to the ship to late to be ready for our first seating assignment. We still dressed up and ate dinner at the buffet. Most cruiselines have spruced up the buffet for dinner service so it almost like eating at a normal restaurant. There were other people doing the same, including some ship officers.

It is a Mediteranean Cruise on a Norwegian Lines ship - which has open dining with 12 different restaurants. There is no "seating" - you eat when you wish - but we plan on having dinner in the two formal dining rooms at least a few of the nights and will dine at the special French restaurant for our anniversary - so you really have a choice to wear whatever you like - but I LOVE dressing up on cruises. However, my dh has answered the question for me - he's out right now buying a NEW tuxedo - which I guess I will have to pack. (but I do love that he enjoys dressing up too!

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rlcarmichael · 05-20-2008

I just got back on NCL. You will see peole dressed up all sorts of ways. There is a dress code for the main dining hall and speciality ($$ cover charge) places but this really wasn't enforced that I saw.

Go for the TUX. But you know it doesn't take TOO many day's rental before it's actually cheaper to buy your own. I even have a Mickey vest to change it up!

**llama** · 05-20-2008

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Originally Posted by rlcarmichael

I just got back on NCL. You will see peole dressed up all sorts of ways. There is a dress code for the main dining hall and speciality ($$ cover charge) places but this really wasn't enforced that I saw.

Go for the TUX. But you know it doesn't take TOO many day's rental before it's actually cheaper to buy your own. I even have a Mickey vest to change it up!

By the time I added up all the "extras" the cost of renting would be over $100 - which he refused to pay - and then we worried about the fit - but he felt his old one was "shabby" and he needed a new one.

I'd love to get him the Mickey vest - where did you get it?

LittleMissMagic · 05-20-2008

Oh.... NCL is pretty informal. It's not your typical cruise line. You can really dress however you want. It's always fun to dress up, though.

mommyof2 · 05-20-2008

I wish my husband was so willing to dress up!! He thought it was mandatory when we went on our honeymoon cruise, but he caught on after that and refuses to go to the formal nights!! Have fun!!

**Dana** · 05-20-2008

I vote tux!!

rlcarmichael · 05-21-2008

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Originally Posted by llama

By the time I added up all the "extras" the cost of renting would be over $100 - which he refused to pay - and then we worried about the fit - but he felt his old one was "shabby" and he needed a new one.

I'd love to get him the Mickey vest - where did you get it?

EBay. Where else? I asked about on in the local formal wear shop and they looked at me kinda funny.

rlcarmichael · 05-21-2008

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Originally Posted by mommyof2

I wish my husband was so willing to dress up!! He thought it was mandatory when we went on our honeymoon cruise, but he caught on after that and refuses to go to the formal nights!! Have fun!!

Promise him...well YOU KNOW.

I have just the opposite problem. My DW thinks anything not in soccer warm ups IS dressed up.

**llama** · 05-21-2008

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Originally Posted by rlcarmichael

EBay. Where else? I asked about on in the local formal wear shop and they looked at me kinda funny.

I checked that out yesterday - they only had one which was a small - I'll keep checking.

Towncar T · 05-21-2008

Being English, we always dress up to dine whatever the occasion. I trust Neil will be wearing his tux when we meet on the Cote D'Azur? One wouldn't want to look out of place at breakfast, would one??

PS Like the countdown. Is it really that soon???

**llama** · 05-21-2008

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Originally Posted by Towncar T

Being English, we always dress up to dine whatever the occasion. I trust Neil will be wearing his tux when we meet on the Cote D'Azur? One wouldn't want to look out of place at breakfast, would one??

PS Like the countdown. Is it really that soon???

Oooooh - say it again - "meet on the Cote D'Azur"!!

Naturally, we will be most appropriately attired.

As of course, you and Madame Towncar will be also. One does like to be properly attired as one partakes of one's croissant and cafe au lait, doesn't one?

(The countdown's freakin' me out!)

iluvwdw · 05-21-2008

Llama, you guys will have a blast! And you will look sharp, too! I can't wait to see your pics!

I have heard great things about the French restaurants on NCL...I just didn't get to try it. They have an Anniversary/Romance Package you can buy and it's WELL worth the money! I think for $79, you get dinner for two in the French Restaurant (I think it's a $20 cover per person), a bottle of sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries in your cabin upon embarkation, a champagne party with others who have purchased this package, a 5x7 photo from the party, Canapes delivered to your room one night (not sure exactly what this is, but I think it includes cavier), and a bottle of wine at a restaurant during dinner.

**llama** · 05-22-2008

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Originally Posted by iluvwdw

Llama, you guys will have a blast! And you will look sharp, too! I can't wait to see your pics!

I have heard great things about the French restaurants on NCL...I just didn't get to try it. They have an Anniversary/Romance Package you can buy and it's WELL worth the money! I think for $79, you get dinner for two in the French Restaurant (I think it's a $20 cover per person), a bottle of sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries in your cabin upon embarkation, a champagne party with others who have purchased this package, a 5x7 photo from the party, Canapes delivered to your room one night (not sure exactly what this is, but I think it includes cavier), and a bottle of wine at a restaurant during dinner.

Ooooh! I'm going to have to look into that!

05-20-2008	#16 (permalink)
gatour Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 715	Re: Thoughts on Formal Nights As the second man to post, I also say go with a tux. While I can't remember the last time I wore a suit, I always bring my tux with me on a cruise. I used to always rent a tux, but once I realized that this cruising thing would a regular occurance, I did the math and came to the conclusion that buying would pay for itself after 3 to 4 cruises. I am not sure if you are implying that you will be sailing a cruiseline other than Disney, or will be eating at the buffett one or more nights on an upcoming Disney cruise. If it is the latter, one night we were on a cruise that had first and second seatings and we got back to the ship to late to be ready for our first seating assignment. We still dressed up and ate dinner at the buffet. Most cruiselines have spruced up the buffet for dinner service so it almost like eating at a normal restaurant. There were other people doing the same, including some ship officers.

05-20-2008	#17 (permalink)
LittleMissMagic up for suggestions Join Date: May 2007 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 2,498	Re: Thoughts on Formal Nights I vote tux, too! Men dress up nice... it's classic. Nothing better than a guy in formal wear. __________________ little Victoria will never grow up! YouTube? iTube... My Travel Blog - Destin, FL Trip Report My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney with the band!!! 79 days 0 hours 50 minutes

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rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Re: Thoughts on Formal Nights I just got back on NCL. You will see peole dressed up all sorts of ways. There is a dress code for the main dining hall and speciality ($$ cover charge) places but this really wasn't enforced that I saw. Go for the TUX. But you know it doesn't take TOO many day's rental before it's actually cheaper to buy your own. I even have a Mickey vest to change it up! __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 17 days 5 hours 35 minutes

05-20-2008	#21 (permalink)
LittleMissMagic up for suggestions Join Date: May 2007 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 2,498	Re: Thoughts on Formal Nights Oh.... NCL is pretty informal. It's not your typical cruise line. You can really dress however you want. It's always fun to dress up, though. __________________ little Victoria will never grow up! YouTube? iTube... My Travel Blog - Destin, FL Trip Report My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney with the band!!! 79 days 0 hours 50 minutes

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mommyof2 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 420	Re: Thoughts on Formal Nights I wish my husband was so willing to dress up!! He thought it was mandatory when we went on our honeymoon cruise, but he caught on after that and refuses to go to the formal nights!! Have fun!! __________________ Billi My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My brother is getting married!!!!!!! 26 days 1 hours 50 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Thoughts on Formal Nights I vote tux!! __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 271 days 10 hours 50 minutes

05-21-2008	#27 (permalink)
Towncar T Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 470	Re: Thoughts on Formal Nights Being English, we always dress up to dine whatever the occasion. I trust Neil will be wearing his tux when we meet on the Cote D'Azur? One wouldn't want to look out of place at breakfast, would one?? PS Like the countdown. Is it really that soon??? __________________ If only we'd rented out the English language, we'd be the richest country on the planet!! Instead we let the world have it for nothing. And look what they're doing to it!!!

05-21-2008	#29 (permalink)
iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	Re: Thoughts on Formal Nights Llama, you guys will have a blast! And you will look sharp, too! I can't wait to see your pics! I have heard great things about the French restaurants on NCL...I just didn't get to try it. They have an Anniversary/Romance Package you can buy and it's WELL worth the money! I think for $79, you get dinner for two in the French Restaurant (I think it's a $20 cover per person), a bottle of sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries in your cabin upon embarkation, a champagne party with others who have purchased this package, a 5x7 photo from the party, Canapes delivered to your room one night (not sure exactly what this is, but I think it includes cavier), and a bottle of wine at a restaurant during dinner. __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 81 days 10 hours 20 minutes

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