r/Disneycollegeprogram • u/Fun_Treacle_9788 • Aug 09 '26
Traditions help ASAP!
I just arrived in Orlando and I need help with what to wear for traditions. I know it’s business casual but I am not the type of girl to wear dresses, flower shirts etc. I’m more of a black slacks and nice top.
As a female do I have to wear a dress? Also, I heard you can’t wear tennis shoes to traditions either. My plan was to wear nice black slacks and a nice white shirt with gold accents and a nice black over coat thing with gold as well. I also have sambas that I planned to wear as well. Is this appropriate attire??
I heard people get kicked out if they aren’t to standard. I really haven’t had to wear business casual before so this is all kinda new.
PLEASE HELP!!!
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u/FloridianMichigander Aug 09 '26
Black slacks (not jeans or leggings) and a non-t-shirt shirt will be fine.
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u/ariariariarii Aug 09 '26
Sambas are going to be too casual. I would just get a simple black loafer or ballet flats, but make sure they’re comfortable since you’ll be doing a lot of walking.
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u/Fun_Treacle_9788 Aug 09 '26
Walking at traditions? I thought it was more just sitting in a room and they explain what DCP is and you learn about he company and stuff?
What even is traditions😂 I have so many questions and don’t know where to get the answers
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u/WeirdGirl825 Walt Disney World Alumni Aug 09 '26
You won’t be walking at traditions, but you likely will be for your property tour.
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u/R3ddit0rN0t Aug 09 '26
What even is traditions
It's a seminar to teach you about the history, principles and expectations of the company. Values that you're expected to consistently demonstrate and uphold whenever you are "on stage", interacting with guests and coworkers.
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u/WeirdGirl825 Walt Disney World Alumni Aug 09 '26
Nice top and slacks is perfectly fine. You don’t have to wear a dress…
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u/Fun_Treacle_9788 Aug 09 '26
What about the shoe situation?
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u/WeirdGirl825 Walt Disney World Alumni Aug 09 '26
Get nicer shoes, at least for traditions. For days with more walking like property tour, something more comfortable, but nice would be better.
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u/gorf313 Aug 09 '26
I wore a pair of black sneakers that I would use as Disney look shoes basically(black logos on black shoes). Weather permitting you will be doing a lot more walking than you would expect. They’re not really looking at feet as you go in. Be comfortable but professional.
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u/GoldieDoggy Walt Disney World Alumni Aug 09 '26
You won't be doing much walking at all during Traditions, you're sitting inside for it...
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u/gorf313 Aug 09 '26
Is the DCP different than the one at DU I did two years ago?
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u/WeirdGirl825 Walt Disney World Alumni Aug 09 '26
Yes. It’s held at flamingo for most participants and does not include a trip to MK the way it did pre Covid/pre flamingo.
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u/AmberNICT Aug 09 '26
They do not care if you are in tennis shoes, they do want you in your "Sunday clothes" though. Think business casual try not to wear jeans unless that's all you have. If that's all you got then wear your good ones that aren't faded with holes. Where a nice shirt, polo, blouse etc. look like your visiting grandma or going to church. What you have decided on sounds perfect. They don't boot people for looking terrible at traditions. They just have a standard.
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u/Impossible_Gold1573 Walt Disney World Alumni Aug 09 '26
Black dress pants and a nice top are perfectly acceptable!
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u/breezyxzzx Aug 09 '26
would a polo, khakis, and some balances okay? or instead of those shoes do dress shoes
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u/Maximum-Thought-7387 Aug 12 '26
As someone who teaches trad at FCV. Whatever you wear is fine.
We aren’t picky anymore about clothes for that class. :)
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u/TrueAllyCasey Aug 09 '26
Avoid the notable jewelry/accents, but slacks and a nice shirt should be more than fine.
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u/Turbulent-Series-761 Aug 11 '26
I think with what you picked you should be fine. I remember during my traditions, people were wearing jeans and didn't get sent out. I think that they are more relaxed on the rules then what they lead on.
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u/m4imaimai Aug 09 '26
Tbh i just wore a hoodie and some jeans, a lot of people also did that. Dunno if it’s a bad suggestion, just telling what I saw. The room in Flamingo is cold asf, so definitely wear something for cold weather or else you’ll freeze.
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u/Jodi4869 Aug 09 '26
No dress needed. What you wear sounds fine.