Rotational Dining
DCL is the first and only cruise line that offers this
Servers will cut up the children’s food, so the adults do not need to
Typically, 3 main restaurants to eat dinner at that your rotate through
All the servers that are assigned to you day 1 and will travel with you to all the restaurants
Benefits is they get to know you and you get to know them
They learn your preferences such as drinks
The table number you have will be the same for all restaurants
Can request past servers
You get to know them and vice versa
Two main dining times
Early/main around 5:45 pm and late 8:15 pm
Mostly children in the early time
Typically shows in theater are opposite you’re eating time; early dinning shows start around 8 pm
If length of cruise > 3 days then will get to repeat a restaurant
Early dinning negative is there are times when you will need to either:
Get back on the ship early therefore cut your day at port early
Or really rush to get ready for dinner
Dine & play
Very helpful for second/late dining
Once you all sit down the server will take the kids order immediately and the kids will have food within 15 minutes
At around 6 or 9 pm based on dining the Kids Club staff will come and pick the kids up
Then the adults can enjoy the rest of the 1.5-hour meal
Typically, each dining is a 5 course meal with appetizer, soup, salad, entrée and dessert
Meals/menu are typically themed where you are eating
If you did not want a full entrée there are 3 or 4 lighter options
Dietary restrictions the staff will handle and discuss with you
Vegetarian options also
Staff does brain teasers and games in between course and down time
Of the three main restaurants on each ship, at least one includes entertainment, and another offers a more upscale experience. The upscale restaurants are all right off the ship’s atrium (or Grand Hall). (1923, Tritons, Royal Court, Royal Palace, Lumiere’s)
Benefits of SECOND DINING
See characters during first dining time 5:45 - 6 pm
Family time between dinner and show is excellent time for slides/pools or during first dinning period
Less children and quieter dining
Do show then shower then dinner
Long port day allows you to be off the ship longer or not miss dinner
Breakfast and Lunch Options
Whatever restaurant you are assigned for the final night of your cruise will also be your assigned restaurant for a sit-down breakfast before disembarking the next morning. This is the only time a breakfast location is assigned.
For breakfast and lunch on all but the final morning, there is still a table-service option available. Usually, the upscale restaurant (1923, Tritons, Royal Court, Royal Palace, Lumiere’s) will be open for breakfast and lunch hours.
At breakfast, there are classics like French toast, omelets, scrambled eggs, pancakes, Mickey waffles, fresh fruit, and pastries.
At lunch, guests can usually get things like hamburgers, sautéed fish, grilled chicken breast, pork ribs, soups, and salads. The breakfast and lunch menus are the same throughout the sailing.
You can also dine at the buffet or poolside quick-service venues for breakfast and lunch.
Wine Package
Food allergies what to do
First, before we chat about menus, let me encourage you to list your allergy under Special Requests when you log in under My Reservations
Recommend visiting Guest Services located on deck 3, as soon as you embark on your trip. Note that you may spend a few minutes waiting in line, but by stopping by Guest Services you can make sure your allergy needs are accurately noted on your reservation and viewable to all of your serving staff.
At any meal, please note that you can also request to speak to the chef before any food comes to the table.
Please make sure you discuss allergy information with your servers and any time you stop at a quick service location
Rotational dining restaurant Lists
Disney Destiny
Disney Treasure
Disney Wish
Disney Fantasy
Disney Dream
Disney Magic
Disney Wonder
Disney Adventure