How Does Dining on Disney Cruise Line Work?

Admit it—the stress of work and everyday life has whittled down your bones, and you’re in desperate need of an escape.

With no relief in sight, you realize you haven’t been on Disney Cruise Line in a long time.

It’s hard to think of better ways to escape from the mundanity of everyday life than literally escaping across the oceans for a couple of days on a behemoth of a ship.

However, you’re only human, and hunger is bound to catch up to you. So now you’re sitting here, wondering just how dining is supposed to go on a Disney cruise ship.

We’ll be discussing the various dining choices Disney Cruise Line offers to its passengers, alongside brief descriptions

Rotational Dining

You may be thinking—what exactly is rotational dining?

There are three main dining rooms onboard a Disney cruise ship. Each night, guests rotate around these dining rooms while their servers follow them from venue to venue.

Not only do you get a personalized experience, but you also get to make the most of a diverse menu inspired by some of the most beautiful destinations in the world and restaurants that are strikingly themed and oozing with charm.

You don’t even have to make reservations for any of the main dining rooms. Just walk in, have a seat, and start eating away!

However, just make sure you follow the dress code (yes, they still exist).

Types of Dining

We’ll guide you through the different types of dining options available to passengers aboard a Disney cruise ship.

Main Dining

The following are the restaurants included:

Animator’s Palate

Available on all Disney Cruise Line ships, you can step into this restaurant to watch animation around you come to life as you feast on a host of dishes featuring palates from the Pacific Islands, Asia, and California.

Enchanted Garden

Inspired by the gardens of Versailles in France, this restaurant has a seasonal menu with choices featuring fresh ingredients.

Available on the Dream and Fantasy cruise ships, you’ll get the chance to set your taste buds aflame on American and French fare.

Lumiere’s

Ever wanted to know what it would feel like to be a part of Belle’s story in Beauty and the Beast?

While there’s no guarantee you’ll find a loving prince-turned-animal, you can make the most of a magical menu that includes a variety of choices, including American and French cuisines.

Rapunzel’s Royal Table

As you step inside this royal ballroom, Rapunzel’s birthday festivities begin!

Lanterns light your way as you head to your table to enjoy a meal filled with music, fun, and of course, plenty of delicious food, all while being entertained by the Snuggly Duckling Thugs at Rapunzel’s Royal Table.

Royal Court

Dining inside the Royal Court places you and your family in the heart of a lavish Disney fairytale.

Enjoy a feast fit for royalty at this restaurant serving a delectable menu of American and French cuisine.

Royal Palace

Take a step inside the Royal Court, and dine like a king or a queen in a classic Disney fairytale.

Elaborate chandeliers brimming with glass slippers and roses hang over the passengers, while hand-painted portraits of the Disney princesses—Aurora, Cinderella, Snow White, and Belle—adorn the walls.

Dinner here features 4 different courses, including your choice of delectable desserts.

Tiana’s Place

Make a pass at Tiana’s Place and travel back in time to a festive New Orleans-style family gala.

It is complete with live Dixieland music, and it brings the iconic elements of the popular Disney animated movie to life.

You will enjoy a show with your favorite characters as you feast from a Louisiana-inspired menu.

Triton’s

Head under the sea at this restaurant inspired by Ariel’s father.

Decked in sea-inspired architectural flourishes and a sweeping mural of The Little Mermaid and her father, Triton’s serves up a regal atmosphere that even your children will surely love.

Casual Dining

Don’t have time to sit through all the formalities of a formal lunch or dinner?

Don’t worry since you can get to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including made-to-order delicacies in an air-conditioned room or on the deck side.

Plus, you can satisfy all the munchies you could have with a variety of well-balanced and delicious offerings throughout the day, be it morning, noon or way in night.

Adult-Exclusive Dining

The following are the participating restaurants:

Palo

Named after the signature long poles used by gondoliers in Venice, Palo features Italian decor and cuisine with stunning views of the ocean while you dine.

True to form, the restaurant offers an abundance of fine European wines and Italian-American-inspired cocktails.

You might want to ditch the tank tops and shorts while dining here since Palo has a strict dress code.

Generally, it’s recommended that you wear a decent pair of dress pants and a collared shirt if you’re a man or a dress if you’re a woman.

Remy’s

Dining at Remy is like being transported to an authentic fine-dining restaurant in the City of Lights.

Available on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy ships, guests may choose from one of four dining experiences, each featuring French cuisine in an elegant setting with softly lit rooms designed in a timeless Art Nouveau style.

Guests can enjoy an even more memorable experience by dining privately within the Gusteau Room, where they can enjoy a unique multi-course menu and interact with the head chef.

Similar to Palo, Remy enforces strict dress codes to preserve its elegant atmosphere.

Summary

When you sail on a Disney cruise, there is much to see and do during your vacation.

One of the highlights will definitely be the food! There are a host of restaurants to choose from when sailing onboard these ships, each bringing its flair of Disney magic to the passengers.

Whatever your travel plans may be, one thing’s for sure! When you’re on a Disney cruise, you won’t go hungry!