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FULL REVIEW of Palo Brunch on Disney Cruise Line

One of the big benefits of a cruise is that it is generally an all-inclusive type of vacation. Your room, food, all kinds of entertainment, and more are typically included in one single cost — making planning and budgeting a whole lot easier.

Disney Dream

But there are certain EXTRAS you can add to your cruise experience, like a spa date or special dining. On Disney Cruise Line, dining at the fancy, adults-only Palo restaurant (either for dinner or brunch, when offered) is an additional charge and reservations can fill up FAST. Is this a spot you should make a point to visit and pay extra for? Let’s find out!

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REVIEW: Dine With Us at Palo Steakhouse Aboard the Disney Wish Cruise Ship

By Cassie Agundes 2 Comments

We set sail on the Disney Wish, and we’re bringing you a taste of everything there is to do on board!

Let’s GO! It’s Wish Time!

Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, is full of unique experiences, activities, and shopping. But now, we want to take you into the ship’s adult-exclusive steakhouse that’s inspired by Cogsworth from Beauty and the Beast!

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An Overview of EVERY Disney Cruise Line Restaurant

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You might consider yourself a Disney World or Disneyland expert, knowing all of the rides, restaurants, and snacks that you absolutely love, but what do you know about Disney Cruise Line?!

The Disney Magic

Disney Cruise Line has cruise ships (filled with Disney theming!) that sail to a variety of destinations worldwide. Since we’re not currently on our way to the Bahamas (like we want to be), we’re doing the next best thing and looking at ALL of the restaurants onboard these ships. So, whichever ship you’re planning to board soon, you can check out this list to see what kinds of dining options are available! [Read more…]

Can Adults ACTUALLY Enjoy a Disney Cruise?

By Brianna LeCompte 1 Comment

So you wanna book a Disney Cruise but you don’t have kids. Or maybe you do but don’t want to ONLY do kid stuff. Is it even possible? Isn’t a Disney Cruise CATERED to the younger set? HA! Hardly.

Ready to Get Cruising?

The Disney Cruise Line fleet is currently comprised of four world-class ships — the Disney Magic, the Disney Wonder, the Disney Dream, and the Disney Fantasy. And the fleet will soon expand when the Disney Wish makes its debut with a Maiden Voyage scheduled for June 9, 2022! But can the adults in your traveling party have fun on these famously family-friendly ships?

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Calling All Chocolate Lovers! Learn How to Make the Disney Cruise Line’s Chocolate Soufflé with This Disney Recipe!

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Palo on the Disney Cruise Line has a romantic atmosphere with some amazing food.

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While we’re missing taking a cruise across the big, blue ocean, we’re excited to be able to make THIS treat straight from the cruise ships in the comfort of our homes!

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Review and Photos: The Palo “Be Our Chef” Experience on the Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship!

By Molly 1 Comment

Greetings from the Disney Fantasy! Today we are bringing you a review exclusive to this beautiful ship — the Palo “Be Our Chef” Cooking Class!

Disney Fantasy

While Palo, the adults-only, signature Italian restaurant, is located on all four of the Disney Cruise Line ships, the “Be Our Chef Experience” is only available aboard the Disney Fantasy. This portside offering teaches guests the art of Northern Italian cooking from some of the ship’s chef team — and one celebrity chef!

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Price Increases for Remy and Palo Adult Dining Experiences Aboard Disney Cruise Line

By AJ and the DFB Team 1 Comment

Guests getting ready to sail on one of the four current Disney Cruise Line ships will want to be aware of price increases for dining experiences at the adult-exclusive restaurants.

Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream

Guests sailing on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy have access to both Remy and Palo, while guests sailing on the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder have access to Palo. No matter which ship you’re sailing on, the prices for these restaurants are the same across the Line. [Read more…]

Guest Review: Dinner at Palo Aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Fantasy Cruise Ship

By AJ 9 Comments

Ahoy to Rachel Gardner! She brings us a delicious review of the exclusive table-service restaurant, Palo, aboard the Disney Fantasy.

Atmosphere

Warm tones of reds, greens, and taupes; elegant wood paneling; large spacious dining rooms with sweeping ocean views; the smell of Italian food wafting from the plates around you as you make your way to your table: this is Palo.

A warm chandelier welcomes diners!

Meaning pole in Italian, Palo is named after the pole to which the gondoliers tie up the gondola when docking.

Palo’s Dining Room

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Photo Tour! Re-Imagined Restaurants and Lounges on the Disney Magic Cruise Ship!

By Wendy 7 Comments

Remember when we told you that the Disney Magic cruise ship was about to get a full makeover?? Well, today we have an awesome photo tour for you!!

The Re-Imagined Disney Magic

The Disney Magic – The original cruise ship of the Disney Cruise Line – first set sail in 1998. Fifteen years later, she has just launched again after a lengthy stay in dry-dock where she spent her time being “re-imagined.”

Re-imagining is more than simply being refurbished or refreshed. Some spaces around the ship were entirely redesigned while others were enhanced. She sure is a beauty!

Disney Magic

Since the re-imagined areas are primarily public spaces, this, of course, means that some of the dining areas and adult lounges were re-imagined or refreshed as well! Though some spaces, already timeless, remained unchanged or just refreshed.

Let’s have a look inside this amazing vessel and see what’s new!

Carioca’s

The biggest update to the dining scene on the Disney Magic is the addition of Carioca’s.

Carioca's Entrance

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Disney Food Post Round-Up: October 13, 2013

By AJ 3 Comments

For those of you who have been waiting for more Grey Stuff goodness from Magic Kingdom’s Be Our Guest Restaurant, check out the Grey Stuff Brownie!! Debuting during the Halloween season, this should be on the menu as a regular item going forward!

Grey Stuff Brownie

And are you headed to the 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival? Check out our review of the brand new Parisian Breakfast.

But there are even more events taking place — we love the Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic! Or treat yourself to the Flying Fish Cafe’s Instructional Luncheon. Read more below!

What else was in the news this week? Read on…

Disney Food News

Catch up on your reading!

New menu items and Halloween desserts (on select nights) are being served during dinner at Be Our Guest Restaurant!
Flying Fish Cafe has announced an Interactive Cooking Demonstration & Luncheon hosted by Chef de Cuisine Tim Keating as part of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival!
Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic is scheduled for next weekend!

Of course, there’s more! Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including a Trick or “Tweet Up” for Give Kids The World, Price Increases for Disney Cruise Line’s Palo restaurants, and more!

DFB Reader Finds

If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or from Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday!

Twitter friend Norma shares “@DisneyFoodBlog Thanks for letting us know about the cheese dispenser at Casey’s Corner. It made a great addition!” Yay for Plastic Cheese, Norma!

Cheese!

Reader Oli tweeted “GAWRSH I’m addicted!” Me, too, Oli!!

Goofy's Assorted Sour Balls

Thanks for sharing!

The DFB Guide to the 2013 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book

Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the DFB Guide to the 2013 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival e-Book THIS WEEK! With over 190 pages and multiple bonus items, it’s pretty substantial. And just in time to make your plans — the festival is under way!

This week, we have a discount option for DFB readers (as always!). You can get the mini-guide for $3 off the regular purchase price — just use code TRAY at the check-out!

As always, we’ve made this mini-guide instantly downloadable for your convenience, and easily installed on your mobile devices.

It’s a PDF guide with over 190 pages of detailed information about the Festival as well as photographs and customized bonus items to help you get the best experience possible.

Want an Even Better Deal?

We’ve got it! For an even bigger discount, head over to the DFB Store and check out our e-Book Bundles!

All the Guides Bundle, Including Food and Wine: Planning a big trip and need the low-down on Disney Food across the board? We’ve got it all for you in this steeply discounted e-Book Bundle, which includes the Epcot Food & Wine Festival Guide and the Holidays at Disney World Guide!

Food and Wine Bundle: Another chance to pick up two of our very best-selling guides! Get a significant discount on our 400-page DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2013, and the DFB Guide to the 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival — together! This Food and Wine Bundle offers all of our insider tips and tricks for the Festival AND the rest of your Disney World visit!