Answer Key for BREAKFAST and LUNCH in the DiNiNG ROOM on DiSNEY CRUiSE LiNE😋

[@arasallyr]

. Ok so I understand bottled water is an extra charge, On ship and castaway. I heard you can bring an empty bottle to carry around with you to fill for free. So can just bring it on the ship empty on my carryon like the those Disney ones you can get at dollar tree. Or does it have to new full bottle of water in my checkin. I just want to know how can avoid paying for water?

[@DisneyCruisers]

There is water on the ship for free in the soda fountain. You could bring your own reusable water bottle, then use the soda fountain cups to fill up your bottle. You aren’t allowed to stick your bottle under the fountain for sanitary reasons. If you bring a bottle on, you can just put it in your carry on. You can also just bring on food and drinks. So you could stop at the store and get a small pack of water and bring it on the ship with you. You have to have this in your carry on. However, I think the free water on the ship tastes great 😃👍🏻

[@FeelingCreatively]

This time we stuck to Cabanas for breakfast and lunch. I wanted to go to the Royal Court, but my husband didn't want to be sat with a different family (pfft, really? haha). Next time though, I would like to at least eat lunch in the main dining.

[@DisneyCruisers]

I hate to tell you this.. but during breakfast and lunch you sit by yourselves... :)

[@FeelingCreatively]

@@DisneyCruisers Shhh! Haha. When we went on the Wonder 3 years ago we sat with another family at lunch, since then my husband was like, meh...but it was also super packed that day; )

[@bryan_witha_whyy]

On our first cruise I would run into my kids all over the ship. Saw my middle at the Daisy meet n greet. We decided to get Cabanas for lunch but on the way saw that Royal Court was open for lunch. Great service even though they weren’t our regulars and perfect little date in the middle of all the activities. I’m hooked on dining room lunches now. I schedule lunch dates with each of my kids. It’s great!

[@DisneyCruisers]

I love when they have rice balls for the lunch in the MDR.. and I like being able to sit by the window during the day in there

[@rosie-do8ft]

Another great video!

[@DisneyCruisers]

Thanks!!

[@rosie-do8ft]

Disney Cruisers your welcome!!!your my favorite KZbinr

[@DisneyCruisers]

awwww you made me blush!😊

[@samanthasick4594]

If you have a restricted diet are you more likely to get custom breakfast or lunch at cabanas or main seating?

[@nelsi5674]

Your videos are very informative. Thank you for all the tips! :)

[@DisneyCruisers]

You are welcome Nel! Thank you for watching and commenting 😃

[@timharrison1447]

My wife and I have the same split of opinion - I'm on your husband's side on this where breakfast is concerned. I prefer ordering off a menu and having my food delivered freshly prepared and hot. I tired of buffet style dining when I was in the military and ate more of these types of meals than I care to remember. I do hate the limited hours they serve the sit-down breakfast. Of course, my wife and I both love Palo's brunch! We also loved the sit-down lunch on embarkation day - much less crowded and crazy than Cabanas!

[@DisneyCruisers]

Did you ever sail when the embarkation lunch in the MDR was a buffet? If so, did you like that. I did not. Too crowded to have people keep getting up and moving around.

[@timharrison1447]

Disney Cruisers, on one of our early cruises on the Wonder we had the buffet lunch in the MDR (I think it was Triton’s). I didn’t like it as much as Cabanas or the sit-down offered now.

[@DisneyCruisers]

Yeah I thought they were too crowded!

[@Mombierella]

Hey Ashley. Great cruise videos. This is the 3rd I've watched today. Our next cruise is in 3 days. Yay 🙌

[@crystalpistol4941]

Are the menus for breakfast and lunch on the navigator app or do you have to walk down and check out the menu? We only ate at cabanas on our last cruise but this time I want to try main dining.

[@DisneyCruisers]

I am pretty sure they are not on the app. The last cruise I had in December I remember I kept checking to see if they were but I never found them on there.

[@danbridges1722]

Very informative thank you🚢⚓️😀

[@DisneyCruisers]

You are more than welcome Dan!

[@mahamsultan6919]

Thank you for this! I was confused about the breakfast (going on the first cruise soon!!) ♥️

[@OfMiceAndTrains]

We like to try both.

[@arl4945]

I've heard there are cast members in Cabana's to help with drinks & plates for families with children - apparently not! Thank you for enlightening me :)

[@DisneyCruisers]

They will help you if they are not busy :)

[@briandonegan8480]

Let me guess (after watching several videos) you are a huge Toy Story fan based on your greeting. :) Love your videos. Never been on a Cruise but live vicariously through videos until I can do it.

[@DisneyCruisers]

Thanks for watching and commenting Brian! I do love Toy Story.. but I would say I am just a huge Disney/Pixar fan in general :)

[@briandonegan8480]

@@DisneyCruisers please keep up the great work

[@stephanieledogar6511]

I really enjoy your videos... Your sarcastic sense of humor is hilarious

[@DisneyCruisers]

Thanks Stephanie!!

[@lauras.3387]

My seven-year-old daughter has a food allergy and so eating out is difficult for us at home. This is why we go on Disney cruises (going on our third in May)... to eat safely. They take allergies very seriously. So, we love to eat lunch and breakfast in the main dining rooms, especially the Enchanted Garden buffet on the Dream for breakfast. They are relaxing and we feel pampered. Cabanas is nice for breakfast on an at sea day when it's not super crowded.

[@DisneyCruisers]

Disney is soooo great about allergies!! Love that about DCL!

[@kellygirl6911]

We will have to try it next cruise. Thank you for the info

[@DisneyCruisers]

You are welcome Kelly!

[@kirrieholden4794]

We love Cabanas because we enjoy taking our food out on deck to eat by the ocean. Also, my son is old enough to go through the buffet by himself and he LOVES that.

[@DisneyCruisers]

Yes that is another great reason! I love seeing that ocean... 😍

[@markbunge8949]

We always tip the breakfast staff We leave $2/$3 and usually a chocolate treat of some kind. They remember!

[@DisneyCruisers]

That is such a nice idea 😀

[@imzadi83fanvids7]

I agree with your husband. I've read that it's better (and safer) for people with food allergies/intolerances to eat the in main dining room.

[@DisneyCruisers]

I would agree with that, yes :)

[@tarajanschell7564]

We are going on the fantasy in November . This will be our second cruise . I had no idea you could go to main dining for breakfast. I'm so glad I saw your video

[@DisneyCruisers]

Awesome! I say def try it once :)

[@sirdoug2002]

My second favourite dish on Disney Cruise was Tortilla Soup at a lunch at Triton’s. Soooooo good!

[@lyndseyarmstrong1925]

First cruise we didn’t know we could try the main dining rooms. Oops! But I love cabanas and the pool deck, there is so many choices, I loved Daisy’s de lite and ate my body weight in watermelon. It was sooooo good! Headed back on another cruise in the fall and I can’t wait! Watching all your videos for helpful tips and tricks.

[@DisneyCruisers]

I eat a lot of fruit from there too. I always feel bad because the cast member will put fruit on my plate, then I have to ask for more... then more again.. lol.

[@tals9893]

Is the food they serve at the restaurants for breakfast and lunch the same food they serve at cabanas or is all the foos they serve available at cabanas?

[@DisneyCruisers]

They may have some things that are similar, but no it is usually different.

[@heidewebster6974]

I prefer either to have room service deliver my breakfast so I can sit on the balcony and enjoy my coffee and pastry OR I go to the buffet grab a couple things and go sit on my balcony! :-) The last cruise we went on we did a sea day brunch and it took way too long! I'm not saying that it wasn't nice, but I don't like to spend too much time sitting in a restaurant. I prefer to be outside enjoying the ocean air!

[@DisneyCruisers]

ooooo yes room service is nice! Our issue with that is that everyone wakes up at different times. of course I am the first to get up and I would LOVE to get room service but I feel it would wake everyone else up. Yes the sea day brunch is always more crowded and does take quite a long time. I only go to that without kids. lol

[@greenmountainbellows8539]

Can you look up the menus for lunch on the app or only posted outside restaurant?

[@DisneyCruisers]

Pretty sure it is only outside the MDR. I was frustrated on my last cruise because I could never find it on the app.

[@marybethdermody9483]

I agree with both you and your husband. I like eating early in Cabanas....especially when I realized they will make me an omelette. The servers are happy to get things for you (my experience on the Magic.) when it comes to service, the Magic is my favorite! I watched them help families with children get everything they need in Cabanas. Lumiere's is a totally different experience if you have the time. I enjoy them both!

[@DisneyCruisers]

I also love when they bring around the drink cart in cabanas. Have you seen them do that before. It has juice, coffee, milk, etc on it! So nice!

[@jeancobb4623]

This last cruise we ate at Cabanas for breakfast and lunch because my husband and son were either leaving on an excursion or coming back. When we went to the Caribbean we would eat in the dining room. It all depended on our schedule. Thanks for sharing.

[@DisneyCruisers]

Thanks for the comment Jean! Yes it def depends on what your family's priorities are!

[@mleukus]

We are not big on sit down fancy dinner. Do we have to do dinner at the fancy dining room? Or are there other dinner options at none pay places?

[@DisneyCruisers]

Hi Mark! The main dining rooms are the restaurants that you never have to pay at, it is included in your cruise fare :) You never have to dress up to go there, they just ask that you are not in your swimsuit.

[@jarka1361]

OMG! They have Arancini!?! I bet I can eat 4 plates BY MY SELF! You just made my weekend! Thanks for all your videos!

[@DisneyCruisers]

It is not on all of the lunch menus so you will want to check out the menu before you head in the Dining room for lunch. However, they do have all you can eat on the palo brunch buffet 😍

[@paultowarnicki5359]

I loved eating in the MDRs for both breakfast and lunch. It felt like a special experience and I liked being able to see the MDRs in the daytime, in a different seat.

[@DisneyCruisers]

You are right Paul, it does seem special. I do feel like it helps you feel like you get your money's worth.

[@amandacarroll9611]

We actually preferred the food at Cabanas over the food at the MDRs. Shocking, I know.😂 We prefer a more casual dining experience, so Cabanas was right up our alley. I loved eating breakfast out on deck in the mornings. It was beautiful! The only reason I would consider eating in a MDR is for convenience. With 3 kids, it would be nice not to be fixing plates for everyone!

[@DisneyCruisers]

I agree with everything you said. Exactly how I feel.

[@janharry3709]

I’m correct....I much prefer Cabanas for breakfast and lunch. 😊. But, we do try to eat at least one breakfast and lunch in the main dining room on every cruise. One thing we haven’t tried is dinner in Cabanas. I know there are people who do that, but I can’t bear to miss our dinner in the rotation. Thank you for your videos!

[@DisneyCruisers]

I am actually doing a video on dinner in cabanas soon! I can take it or leave it. Def had pros and cons.

[@sandrabrock4081]

I agree with your husband. Cabanas is just too crowded and noisy. I prefer a more leisurely breakfast and lunch, I’m on vacation.

[@jeanhecker4533]

I would eat breakfast and lunch in either place if I could eat with you and your sweet little girls. 30 Days, 3 hrs , 28 min and 45 seconds. Yay.

[@DisneyCruisers]

Awwwww

[@stevecorbett8901]

But who's counting?🤓

[@grondhero]

I didn't realize until *after* our cruise that you could eat in a dining room. Should I go on a cruise, again, I shall definitely try it. I think I might prefer breakfast in the dining room and lunch elsewhere.

[@DisneyCruisers]

That is usually our compromise. Breakfast is the MDR and lunch at cabanas or pool.

[@rhondaarias606]

You are awesome, but I completely disagree here. I like my food hot, especially eggs, and I never get them hot on a buffet. Also, after one cruise, and one coming up this year, I must say that Cabanas will not figure into our cruise much at all. Not because its a bad buffet, its not. Its because I don't like buffets. I dont like the up-and-down. I end up eating alone because everybody is up getting something else. But that's just me. You all can enjoy Cabanas, and I will enjoy the nice, quiet, relaxed and elegant atmosphere of the main dining room! :)

[@DisneyCruisers]

I totally get what you mean about eating alone!!

[@rebeccacronan]

I like both, but I'd have to lean toward main dining with your husband. I love being catered to, but my kids like the buffet, husband likes sitting down also. Still love you Ashley!

[@DisneyCruisers]

My kids are at the age where they can kind of do some things for themselves, like get their drinks! So nice. However, if I ask them they would rather keep playing and never eat at all lol.

[@scootchieandboo]

I was just wondering about this yesterday! Thanks

[@DisneyCruisers]

I read your mind. you are welcome.

[@ginacampbell2486]

It's s tough choice because enjoy both. I prefer the relaxing option of the dining room for breakfast. Haven't tried lunch in dining room yet but will on my next cruise.

[@chrissharpe2385]

Love eating pretty much anywhere on the cruise ship. Kids loved everything last cruise. We all love your videos!!

[@DisneyCruisers]

Thanks Chris! My kids just want to eat as fast as they can so they can go do something else lol

[@lukeledwon6449]

Nice! You answered a lot of questions I had! Keep up the great work!

[@DisneyCruisers]

Awww I am so glad! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@lydiajane7576]

Early!

[@DisneyCruisers]

My daughter's name is Lydia 😍

[@lydiajane7576]

Disney Cruisers cool! P.s I’m getting on the Disney wonder today!

[@DisneyCruisers]

Hope your cruise was amazing!

[@erinhinchey98]

thank you so much!

[@jazziered142]

I love buffets, especially if they have crab claws.

[@williamdoveydovey8488]

Think I'd like main dining myself

[@DisneyCruisers]

It is nice!

[@marathongirllll]

As usual, I learn something new. We will try both in April!

[@DisneyCruisers]

Awesome Ann!! I cant wait to hear what you think of it!

[@sharon2USA]

Hubby likes to sit for lunch but, I prefer the buffet. Palo definitely has the best arancini

[@DisneyCruisers]

I think it is so interesting that we know this about our husbands. I wonder if everyone has these discussions on their cruises where they have to decide who gets to pick where to eat lol. So funny!

[@sharon2USA]

Disney, for us,is all about the food!!

[@kathleenclements3757]

I agree with your husband! (but I still "heart" you Ashley!)

[@DisneyCruisers]

I know I know... I think I might be in the minority 😬

[@mstiffanydouglas]

I have the same response Kathleen😍

[@RondaRae]

I totally started giggling at “duties”. Then when you did too my husband just gave me a look of “are you kidding me?”

[@DisneyCruisers]

😂😂😂

[@windyfetterly5423]

I am going to have to try eating in the dining room for a breakfast and lunch on my next cruise.

[@stevecorbett8901]

Hey howdy hey, It's my "doody" to be fancy.😲

[@DisneyCruisers]

LOL

[@DisneyCruisers]

You said doody

[@barbarapoirier8835]

I prefer Cabanas. I like the variety and the more informal feel.

[@delacruzjeffrey]

I don’t have experience but I know that when we have our adults only Cruise we will err on the side of being treated like royalty and go to the restaurants

[@erikaa-h2666]

It took me 2 cruise to figured this one out!... PS: Your hubby is right!

[@DisneyCruisers]

traitor..

[@erikaa-h2666]

@@DisneyCruisers LOL...

[@danielkrakower5956]

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