Disney World’s Newest Restaurant Will Have A Dress Code

Disney World dining is about to get even better!

Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel

Over at the Swan and Dolphin Resort, there have been some big changes! They’ve updated the rooms, are expanding their convention center, and are bringing in new dining spots for us to enjoy. One of those new spots is sure to be a fancy experience thanks to the newly announced dress code!

In case you missed it, The Swan and Dolphin Resort recently closed the fan-favorite, Shula’s Steak House. To fill that steak-sized hole in our hearts, Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina will be taking its place SOON!

©Walt Disney World Dolphin

This new table service restaurant is a part of a chain, and we’ve even checked out their California locations to see what all the hype is about. Disney has given us some sneak peeks into what to expect, and now it seems like you’ll need to dress the part to enjoy this spot!

©Bourbon Steak

Over on the Swan and Dolphin website, we noticed a new disclaimer when it comes to dining at Bourbon Steak. According to the website, “This restaurant is one of our Signature Dining experiences. Guests are expected to dress accordingly in attire that respects the restaurant’s sophisticated and upscale aesthetic. Clothing should be clean, neat and in good condition, free from offensive language and/or graphics. Please no swimwear.”

©Walt Disney World Dolphin

Did you guys get all that? Dress accordingly (so on the nicer side of the style scale), no graphic tees, and no swimsuits! Seems easy enough. This isn’t the first Disney World table service to utilize a dress code. Spots like Victoria and Albert’s, Takumi Tei, California Grill, and more of the signature dining spots all require a varying level of dress code. Even Shula’s previously had a dress code!

The Espresso Martini from Bourbon Steak

While this might seem a bit overwhelming, it really isn’t bad! It just means dressing like you’re going to church or a more informal wedding. Just don’t come in with dirt on ya or a wet bathing suit, and we think you’ll be okay. Borubon Steak doesn’t have an opening date just yet but the website does still confirm it’s opening in Summer 2025.

Another look at our Bourbon Steak experience.

We can’t wait to see how this compares to our lost love, Shula’s, once it finally opens this summer. As always, be sure to keep following DFB for more Disney news and updates.

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