Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy Dining

Animator's Palate is one of Disney Cruise Line's most entertaining restaurants, bringing the magic of Disney animation right to your dinner table. The dining room begins with a black-and-white artist's studio theme, complete with sketches, animation tools, and oversized paintbrushes. As dinner progresses, the room comes alive with color, creating a wonderfully imaginative setting.

On both the Dream and the Fantasy, animated Crush from Finding Nemo entertains guests with “cool” craziness in Undersea Magic. But an additional dinner show, Animation Magic, is a favorite, where guests create an animated drawing that might become part of the show, all overseen by Sorcerer Mickey.

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Inspired by the beautiful gardens of Versailles, Enchanted Garden is one of the prettiest restaurants aboard the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. White trellises, ornamental light fixtures, lush greenery, and a lovely fountain featuring Mickey Mouse create the feeling of dining in an elegant garden conservatory. Even the ceiling resembles a beautiful blue sky!

What makes this restaurant particularly charming is the way it transforms throughout dinner. As the evening progresses, the lighting gradually changes from a bright daytime garden to the warm glow of sunset and finally to a romantic nighttime setting, complete with twinkling stars. It's a delightful bit of Disney magic that makes an already beautiful restaurant even more special.

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Step into a restaurant fit for royalty! Royal Palace aboard the Disney Dream and Royal Court aboard the Disney Fantasy draw inspiration from Disney's classic princess stories, featuring beautiful chandeliers, marble floors, rich carpeting, and elegant furnishings. Look closely, and you'll discover lovely details inspired by Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. From ornate lighting fixtures to beautifully detailed mosaics and artwork, the dining rooms offer plenty to discover.

The atmosphere feels more traditional and sophisticated than Disney's other rotational dining restaurants, with a menu that pairs French-inspired dishes with familiar favorites. I particularly enjoy the elegant surroundings, which make dinner feel a little more special, even though the dress code remains comfortably casual. It's a lovely contrast to the lively entertainment at Animator's Palate and the changing garden scenery at Enchanted Garden.

For a special treat, make a reservation at Royal Court’s Royal Tea, a family experience offered on both the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy during a day at sea, and a perfect chance to meet Disney princesses. Lady Chamomile and Chef Brule are the hosts as they tell stories, dance, and sing renditions of classic Disney tunes, encouraging kids to participate. Along with herbal tea, sandwiches, and sweets, each child receives a royal giftbox from the experience. Designed for children 3-12, each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Solo adults are not eligible.

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Palo is one of the ship's best features, offering delicious Northern Italian cuisine, attentive service, and fine wines. With a romantic atmosphere and sweeping ocean views, it offers a dining experience you won't want to miss. A standout among beautiful dining rooms at sea, most of Palo's seating (if you can opt for one of the chic, semicircular booths) faces floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular ocean views. And better than the views, the food lives up to its excellent reputation.

Whenever I'm at Palo, my starter of choice is the delicate fritto di calamari e gamberi, deep-fried morsels of delicate seafood served with two rich dipping sauces: lemon-garlic aioli and marinara. But don't pass on the superb Tuscan white bean soup, chock-full of cannellini beans and glistening with salty pancetta.

For your pasta course, it should be the lobster pappardelle with a creamy tarragon sauce and a touch of truffle oil. Or one of Palo's rightly famous pizza choices. Of course, you might consider stopping now, but we all know that isn't going to happen. Besides, who can resist an excellent osso buco, falling-off-the-bone tender, with creamy risotto and a marrow spoon so you won't miss a bit of flavor? And then there's the outstanding beef tenderloin with a choice of sauces, but go for the gusto and choose the truffle-Gorgonzola sauce.

As for dessert, you can't dine here without ordering the famous chocolate soufflé! Trouble deciding between chocolate or vanilla sauce? Don't worry; they serve both alongside this delicate gem, accompanied by a dollop of creamy vanilla bean ice cream. And please, don't even bother debating whether or not to share one. Instead, go for the whole banana!

Palo also offers a wonderful brunch on select sailings, another experience I highly recommend. The atmosphere is a little more relaxed than dinner, but the food and service are every bit as special. Both brunch and dinner are adults-only, require a reservation, and carry an additional charge.

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• Palo Dinner Menu

Frette linens, Christofle silverware, Riedel crystal. An art-nouveau-style dining room, attentive French servers with delicious accents. Victoria & Albert’s Scott Hunell’s collaboration with the Michelin-starred l’Assiette Champenoise’s Arnaud Lallement…need I say more?

Here is one of the most refined and creative menus at sea, no less than a five-star experience in my book. Some of the highlights: superb homard, butter-poached lobster with a fennel glaze then a lobster bisque poured around it; and Australian Wagyu Beef surrounded by soft pillowy gnocchi and potato foam; or the Glacier 51 toothfish atop crushed fingerling potatoes and a dill beurre blanc.

As for the final courses, if you’re short on room, I suggest a few selections from the cheese tray in place of dessert. Beware of the surprise ending: an array of tiny dessert bites that are even more enticing than the standard dessert choices.

Remy’s surcharge is $145 per person at dinner for a 5-course menu (while high by cruise standards, this meal is entirely worth it), and an a la carte menu option is priced by item. Attire for gents is dress pants with a jacket (ties are optional), and for women, a cocktail dress, pantsuit, or skirt/blouse.

If you just can’t get enough of this place, try the Champagne Brunch served on at-sea days for cruises of four nights or longer. Less expensive at $85 per person, begin with a glass of bubbly and continue with a French-inspired prix fixe meal. Jackets for men are not required for brunch but are appropriate nevertheless.

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