Dining is a huge part of any cruise, and the Disney Cruise Line is no exception. With their unique rotational dining system, you’ll keep the same servers but will visit multiple restaurants during your cruise, making for a unique dining experience. There are three restaurants on the Disney Dream, with either one each night (on a 3-night cruise) or one each night with one twice (on a 4-night cruise).
The three restaurants are all unique and fun, and it’s hard for me to choose a favorite restaurant. In addition to these main dining rooms, there are other dining options as well. If you are cruising on the Disney Dream soon, here are the restaurants on the Disney Dream that you’ll be experiencing.
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Dream Dream Restaurants: Where You’ll Eat on Board the Ship
Animator’s Palate
My son’s favorite restaurant can also be found on the Disney Fantasy, the Disney Magic, and the Disney Wonder. Offering delicious seafood and meat dishes, Animator’s Palate is bright and colorful for kids.
The animator’s motif can be found throughout the restaurant, including the paintbrush table numbers and the colorful Mickey-themed chairs. Don’t miss the Cookies and Cream sundae, which is my favorite dessert on the ship.
On the Dream, Animator’s Palate includes a dinner show featuring Crush from Finding Nemo. Crush swims around the restaurant, interacting with the families seated throughout the restaurant. It’s so much fun, and younger kids will especially love it.
Enchanted Garden
Enchanted Garden holds a special place in my heart, because it was the first Disney Cruise Line restaurant that I had the pleasure of experiencing. Located on the 2nd floor of the ship, Enchanted Garden is a beautiful restaurant that changes over from daytime to nighttime over the course of your dinner.
Because of the location of this restaurant on the lower level of the ship, I tend to feel the movement of the ship a bit more here. It’s not rocky, but I do feel more of the movement.
So, when possible, I prefer to have my dinner here on the second or third night, when I’m used to the movement. My favorite food here is the ahi tuna and avocado tower. I could eat three of them for my appetizer, dinner, and dessert.
Royal Palace
Arguably the most formal of the three main restaurants, Royal Palace features the motif of famous princesses and princes. The food is French-inspired, and my favorite items are the escargot and the chateaubriand. Of the three restaurants, this one has my favorite menu, and I usually have a difficult time choosing my meal.
Despite the more formal decor of the ship, the dress code isn’t any different at this restaurant. Instead, you’ll follow whatever the dress code is for the evening.
Cabanas Buffet
Cabanas, located on the eleventh floor of the Disney Dream, offers a full buffet for breakfast and lunch. It does tend to get crowded during the most popular dining hours. If the weather cooperates, I always recommend eating outside for gorgeous views and a little more space.
The buffet features a huge variety of food choices, so you definitely won’t go hungry. My kids usually come back from the buffet with plates loaded with delicious food. You’ll find healthy options as well, including salads and fruit.
Cabanas does not have a dinner buffet, however, they are open for dinner (sometimes, but not always). If you choose to forgo your usual dining rotation and eat at Cabanas, you’ll be seated with table service. I’ve done that once and enjoyed my meal. It’s a good option if you don’t want to spend too much time eating during your regular dining time.
Remy and Palo
The Disney Dream also offers two fine-dining locations that guests can book for an additional fee. These restaurants are adult-only and are reserved for those aged 18+. Remy is the more upscale version, offering French cuisine, while Palo offers Italian food. Of the two, I’ve only been to Palo, but have always enjoyed it.
You can choose either dinner, which is offered every night, or brunch, which may not be offered each day. Both are fantastic. Book reservations in advance, and check the dress code when you are packing. (Read here for more information on Palo). It’s not a very strict dress code, but there are some prohibited items.
Other Spots to Dine on the Disney Dream
In addition to these restaurants, you’ll find other places to grab food on the Disney Dream. Of course, room service is available at no cost (except for some packaged/premium items).
Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and burgers can be found at Flo’s Cafe on deck 11. It’s a great place to get a snack between meals.
Coffee-loving adults can enjoy a premium coffee drink (a fee applies) at the Cove Cafe. I love getting a cup of iced coffee at the Cove. It’s a nice relaxing spot, and the coffee is worth the extra cost.
On Castaway Cay, you’ll be able to dine on BBQ at Cookies and Cookies 2. It’s always one of our favorite lunches because there are loads of delicious options. There’s also a BBQ at Serenity Bay, which is an adult-only beach area on the island.
In addition, pub food is served at Pub 687 in the District (for an additional fee). If there is a game on TV while you are cruising, this is the perfect spot to watch.
Have you been on the Disney Dream? What was your favorite restaurant?
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