Disney Cruise: A Taste of Disney

Cruising has changed over the years from an extravagant all-inclusive voyage available to a wealthy few, to less all-inclusive experience that’s also less extravagant in terms of food and other options.

People often want to equate their favorite cruiseline dining experience with their favorite five star restaurant, but the truth is, cruise dining options have changed. Food in the main dining room is often more mainstream. Great food, to be sure, but not always phenomenal food. And great food is, of course, high subjective.

We like Disney dining. There are lots of choices and, if you don’t see anything you like, your servers will move heaven and earth to accommodate you. The portions are quite small, which allows you to order multiple items. We treat main dining as a bit of a tapas experience, ordering several of each course and then sharing (there are typically six of us).

Do you drink soda? Most mainstream cruiselines charge extra for soda; Disney doesn’t charge for fountain soft drinks at meals or beverage stations. Soft drinks ordered (canned) through room service, bars and lounges are charged out to you.

To get an idea of the calibre of food you can expect, here are some Disney cruise recipes (Palo and Remi are extra charge restaurants, but the rest are included with the cost of your cruise):

Osso Bucco with Safron Rissotto

Marinated Lamb Chops (Cabanas)

Chocolate Souffle (Palo)

Strawberry Cheesecake (Enchanted Garden)

Baked Salmon Royale (Royal Palace)

Collette Champagne Cocktail (Remi)

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