Dining

The Disney Cruise Line® boasts a unique approach to Cruise Dining. The rotational dining system allows guests to enjoy each of the three themed restaurants available on board each ship. Animators Palate, Parrot Cay, and Lumiere's (Magic) or Triton's (Wonder). In addition, special dining evenings and events have been added just for the 7-day cruise!

When you arrive in your stateroom, you will find tickets with your assigned seating time, restaurant schedule and table number. That will follow you for the duration of your cruise. On your first night, you will be introduced to your Server and Assistant Server (they will follow you from restaurant to restaurant each evening as well). Main seating is at 6:00 pm, second seating is at 8:30 pm.

One note: be sure and request your preferred seating time and table size when you make your cruise reservation. DCL will do their best to accommodate you; if for some reason you don't get what you want, there is a time and place listed on your Personal Navigator on Embarkation Day where you can make dining change requests.

On the 7-day cruise, you'll dine in each in each of the three themed restaurants at least once. On the 3-day cruise you will have the opportunity to dine in each restaurant once, plus adults 18 and older may make reservations for Palo, an adults-only restaurant on Deck 10. Keep in mind that if you make a dinner reservation at Palo's while on board the 3-day cruise you will miss the opportunity to dine at one of the restaurants in the regular dining rotation. Here's a brief description of each of the restaurants:

Animator's Palate: This innovative restaurant transforms itself from black and white to full color as your meal progresses! Scenes from classic Disney films adorn the walls, and as each course is served colors are added to the scenes. Be prepared for a fun and festive surprise end to your meal.

Parrot Cay: With island-themed décor, this brightly-colored restaurant gives diners a taste of the Caribbean. Lush palms, tropical birds and beautiful murals give diners the feel of eating in their own bit of island paradise.

Lumiere's: Named after the candelabra from Disney's Beauty and the Beast, this elegant restaurant features fine dining in a stately yet comfortable room, complete with a mural from the movie and large windows on each side of the room. Jackets for men are suggested in this restaurant.

Triton's: The Disney Wonder's equivalent of Lumiere's and themed after Disney's Little Mermaid. Jackets for men are suggested in this restaurant.

Palo: With its 270- degree ocean view from high atop the ship on Deck 10, Palo has the loveliest vista of all restaurants on the ship. Reservations are required at this adults only locale which features  Northern Italian cuisine prepared to order. Because your server does not follow you to this restaurant, a $10.00 cover charge per person is applied. This warm, inviting and QUIET restaurant is very popular and is a must-do at least once for adults on the 7-day cruise. Dinner is served each evening on both the Magic and Wonder. Champagne Brunch is offered on the days at sea ($10.00 cover) and High Tea is offered on the Magic on sea days for $5.00. A dress code is in effect. No shorts or jeans please, with jackets requested for gentlemen at dinner.

Breakfast/Lunch Dining Options

Guests can choose from buffets served at the Topsider's buffet  on the Magic or Beach Blanket Buffet on the Wonder.  Full service will be available at designated restaurants for breakfast and lunch. There is open seating at these meals, meaning you can eat in any restaurant and at any table you choose. Complimentary soft drinks are available at both the buffets and restaurants, as well as coffee, tea, iced tea, milk and juices. 24-hour room service is also available.

Counter Service Options

For quick and easy fast food, Pinocchio's Pizzeria and Pluto's Dog House serve pizza and hot dogs, burgers, etc. at various times each day. To satisfy your sweet tooth, Scoops offers up ice cream, fruit and cookies throughout the day. There is also a self-serve beverage station offering soft drinks, iced tea, water, milk, lemonade hot tea and coffee located on deck 9.