Dining on Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line dining combines themed restaurants, personalized service, casual meals, quick-service favorites, and specialty dining experiences throughout your cruise. Many meals and snacks are included in your cruise fare, making it easy to find something to eat throughout the day without paying an additional charge.

However, one of the biggest differences between Disney Cruise Line and other cruise lines is rotational dining. On most Disney ships, Guests rotate among three main dining restaurants during the cruise while their dedicated serving team travels with them. As a result, your servers get to know your family’s preferences while you experience a different restaurant and atmosphere throughout your sailing.

Beyond rotational dining, Disney Cruise Line offers casual dining, pool-deck quick service, room service, specialty treats, and premium dining experiences. Available restaurants and dining experiences vary by ship.

How Disney Cruise Line Dining Works

Disney Cruise Line offers several types of dining experiences:

Main Dining

On most Disney Cruise Line ships, rotational dining is included in your cruise fare. Guests receive a dining schedule that assigns them to one of three main restaurants each evening.

Your serving team rotates with you, allowing your servers to learn your preferences throughout the cruise. On sailings longer than three nights, you’ll visit some restaurants more than once. Children’s menus are also available in the restaurants included in your rotation.

You’ll find your restaurant schedule and table number in the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app after boarding.

Adult-Exclusive & Premium Dining

Looking for a quieter or more upscale dining experience? Disney Cruise Line offers several premium restaurants, including Palo, Palo Steakhouse, Remy, and Enchanté, depending on the ship. Additionally, Guests must make reservations in advance and pay an extra dining fee.

Meanwhile, Disney Adventure offers different premium dining options. Guests can enjoy elevated Italian cuisine at Palo Trattoria or explore Asian-inspired flavors at Mike & Sulley’s – Flavors of Asia.

Casual Dining

Disney Cruise Line offers casual breakfast and lunch options throughout the fleet. Depending on the ship, these include locations such as Cabanas, Marceline Market, and Pixar Market Restaurant.

Hours and offerings vary throughout the voyage, so check the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app for current dining times.

Quick-Service Dining

Want to grab lunch by the pool instead of sitting down for a full meal? Each Disney ship offers several quick-service locations featuring choices such as pizza, burgers, sandwiches, barbecue, tacos, salads, fruit, and soft-serve ice cream. However, most standard quick-service food is included in your cruise fare.

Room Service

Most Disney Cruise Line room service is included in your cruise fare, making it convenient for breakfast in your stateroom, lunch on your verandah, or a late-night snack.

However, certain beverages, packaged snacks, and specialty items cost extra. Gratuities for room-service Cast Members are also appreciated.

Disney Cruise Line Rotational Dining

Disney Cruise Line’s rotational dining system allows Guests to experience three themed main dining restaurants while keeping the same serving team throughout the cruise.

Instead of eating in one main dining room every night, you’ll rotate to a different restaurant according to the schedule Disney assigns you.

For example, your rotation might look something like:

Night 1: Restaurant A
Night 2: Restaurant B
Night 3: Restaurant C

On longer sailings, you’ll return to some restaurants more than once, often with different menus or entertainment.

Disney assigns your dining rotation, restaurant schedule, and table number. Once onboard, you’ll find this information in the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app.

Disney Cruise Line Dinner Seating Times

Disney Cruise Line typically offers two dinner seatings for Main Dining.

Guests select or request a seating when booking their cruise, subject to availability. Your exact dining time appears with your cruise reservation.

However, if your preferred seating isn’t available, check periodically before your cruise because availability can change. You can also ask about dining options after boarding.

Restaurants on Disney Wish/Treasure/Destiny:

Table Service Dining

Arendele: A Frozen Dining Adventure – (Disney Wish) Be a part of the world’s first Frozen-themed, theatrical dining experience as you’re magically transported to the enchanting Kingdom of Arendelle. Queen Anna and Kristoff are celebrating their engagement and have invited you to join them. Behold festive musical performances from Elsa and Olaf as you devour hearty Norwegian-inspired cuisine made by Oaken himself. This restaurant is part of the Rotational Dining.

Worlds of Marvel – (Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, Disney Destiny) Join Ant-Man and the Wasp during “Avengers: Quantum Encounter”. This is a demonstration of powerful Super Hero technologies. Leap into your own heroic role using an interactive Quantum Core at your table to shrink and grow objects at the push of a button as you take part in an action-packed Avengers mission that unfolds around you. Guests will enjoy a worldly menu inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring a range of delicacies from classic all-American fare to rich African flavors. This restaurant is part of the Rotational Dining.

1923 – (Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, Disney Destiny) Named after the year The Walt Disney Studios was founded, this sophisticated dining establishment celebrates the original studio that started it all. Travel back in time as you dine amid storyboards, sketches and props that illustrate the early animation process, while delighting in some of the tantalizing flavors found throughout the Golden State. This restaurant is part of the Rotational Dining.

Plaza de Coco– (Disney Treasure) Inspired by Pixar’s Coco, Plaza de Coco combines Mexican-inspired cuisine with live music and storytelling centered around Miguel and his family.

Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King- (Disney Destiny) This immersive dining experience celebrates Simba’s journey through live music and storytelling inspired by The Lion King. Disney describes the experience as a musical retelling performed by singers and musicians.

Palo – (All 5 Disney Cruise Line Ships) Palo offers Italian-inspired cuisine, ocean views, and an elegant atmosphere perfect for a romantic meal. Guests can enjoy dinner or brunch on select sailings. Palo requires advance reservations, which Guests can book during their advance booking window based on Castaway Club status. An additional dining fee applies.

Enchanté – (Disney Wish) Enchanté offers an upscale, adult-exclusive dining experience inspired by Beauty and the Beast. Guests can enjoy French-inspired cuisine created by three-Michelin-starred Chef Arnaud Lallement, along with brunch and specialty dessert experiences on select sailings. Advance reservations and an additional dining fee apply.

Casual Dining/Snacks

Marceline Market – (Disney Wish) Discover an ever-changing menu of specialized offerings at Marceline Market, named for Walt Disney’s early childhood hometown in Missouri. Choose from 10 food stations and a café-style beverage bar, with both indoor and outdoor seating available. Enjoy a walk-around experience for breakfast and lunch, and table service at dinnertime.

Preludes – (All 5 Disney Cruise Line Ships) Preludes is a Quick Service restaurant located just outside the Walt Disney Theatre. Preludes is open before, during, and after live performances and movies. They also provide wait-staff service, so guests don’t even have to leave their seats to get a beverage or snack. Some items have an additional charge.

Mickey & Friends Festival of Foods – (Disney Wish) When hunger strikes, this whimsical open-air eatery is your go-to spot for quick bites and tasty treats—conveniently located on the upper decks in the center of all the fun. Mickey & Friends Festival of Foods offers a shaded seating area that provides convenient and comfortable places for families to relax and enjoy meals during the day and at night. Satisfy your cravings with pizza, burgers, tacos, BBQ and soft-serve ice cream. Choose from a selection of 5 uniquely themed quick-serve venues:

• Sweet Minnie’s Ice Cream – Enjoy soft-serve ice cream with a variety of sundae toppings.
• Mickey’s Smokestack Barbecue –  Enjoy delicious barbecue treats
• Daisy’s Pizza Pies – Grab a slice of your favorite pizza
• Goofy’s Grill – Looking for things like burgers? You’ll find those here!
• Donald’s Cantina – Dishes with a Latin flair.

Inside Out: Joyful Sweets – (Disney Wish)  An ice cream parlor/confectionery that offers treats for sale.

Wheezy’s Freezies – (Disney Wish) Beat the heat with a refreshing treat! Inspired by the penguin from the Pixar animated film Toy Story II, this poolside spot mixes up frozen-fruit smoothies for the entire family to enjoy.

Restaurants on Disney Dream/Disney Fantasy:

Table Service Dining

Animator’s Palate– (All 4 Disney Cruise Line Ships) Animator’s Palate mimics a real animator’s studio. It starts in black-and-white, but the color is added as the meal progresses. Serves Contemporary Pacific Rim cuisine with an American flair. Open for dinner only as part of Rotational Dining.

Enchanted Garden – (Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy) Enchanted Garden is open seating when serving breakfast and lunch, but it is part of the Rotational Dining for dinner. This restaurant was inspired by the gardens of Versailles and features Market-inspired Continental cuisine.

Royal Palace or Royal Court – (Disney Dream – Royal Palace, Disney Fantasy – Royal Court)  The Royal Palace and the Royal Court are inspired by the classic Disney princess films. Dine like a prince or princess for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in these dining rooms filled with rich and ornate details. Breakfast and lunch are available on select days, and for dinner, these restaurants are part of the Rotational Dining.

Palo – (All 5 Disney Cruise Line Ships)Palo offers Italian-inspired cuisine, ocean views, and an elegant atmosphere perfect for a romantic meal. Guests can enjoy dinner or brunch on select sailings. Palo requires advance reservations, which Guests can book during their advance booking window based on Castaway Club status. An additional dining fee applies.

Remy – (Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy) Remy offers an upscale, adult-exclusive dining experience featuring French-inspired cuisine. Guests can enjoy dinner, brunch on select sea days, and specialty experiences such as dessert and wine pairings. Advance reservations and an additional dining fee apply.

Casual Dining/Snacks

Cabanas – (Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy) Cabanas is an indoor/outdoor Casual Dining restaurant with a California beach theme. Cabanas serves made-to-order options for breakfast and lunch. In the evening, the restaurant offers table-service dining.

Preludes – (All 5 Disney Cruise Line Ships) Preludes is a Quick Service restaurant located just outside the Walt Disney Theatre. Preludes is open before, during, and after live performances and movies. They also provide wait-staff service, so guests don’t even have to leave their seats to get a beverage or snack. Some items have an additional charge.

Eye Scream Treats and Frozone Treats – (Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy)  These are two Quick Service eateries serving up frozen treats. Eye Scream Treats has soft-serve ice cream with a variety of sundae toppings, and Frozone Treats whips up yummy fruit smoothies.

Flo’s Café – (Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy) Flo’s Café is a Quick Service restaurant that has three food stations: Luigi’s Pizza, Tow Mater’s Grill, and Fillmore’s Favorites.

Sweet on You/Vanellope’s Sweets & Treats – (Disney Fantasy, Disney Dream)  An ice cream parlor/confectionery that offers treats for sale.

Senses Juice Bar – (Disney Fantasy, Disney Dream) Enjoy a cool down after working out at the gym or indulging in a luxury massage at Senses Spa. This quick service restaurant offers items like fresh juices and smoothies infused with probiotics (optional).

Restaurants on Disney Magic/Disney Wonder:

Table Service Dining

Animator’s Palate – (Disney Fantasy, Disney Dream, Disney Magic, Disney Wonder) Animator’s Palate brings a Disney animator’s studio to life as the restaurant transforms from black and white to vibrant color. This Rotational Dining restaurant serves Pacific Rim cuisine with an American flair.

Lumiere’s – (Disney Magic) Inspired by Beauty and the Beast, Lumiere’s serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy open seating and American favorites for breakfast and lunch. At dinner, Lumiere’s joins the Rotational Dining lineup and serves French-inspired cuisine.

Tiana’s Place – (Disney Wonder) Tiana and her friends will treat you to a New Orleans style dinner with jazz, Cajun festivities, and deliciously prepared entrees & desserts. Vegetarian and kids menu items are available as well.

Triton’s – (Disney Wonder) Inspired by The Little Mermaid, Triton’s serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy open seating and American favorites for breakfast and lunch. At dinner, Triton’s joins the Rotational Dining lineup and serves French-inspired cuisine.

Rapunzel’s Royal Table – (Disney Magic) Join Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, and the Snuggly Duckling gang for a lively Tangled-themed dinner featuring delicious cuisine, entertainment, and a festive parade.

Palo – (All 5 Disney Cruise Line Ships) Palo offers Italian-inspired cuisine, ocean views, and an elegant atmosphere perfect for a romantic meal. Guests can enjoy dinner or brunch on select sailings. Palo requires advance reservations. An additional dining fee applies.

Casual Dining/Snacks

Daisy’s De-Lites – (Disney Wonder) While poolside there’s no need to go far for a snack. Daisy’s De-Lites I great for in between meals and offers a variety of healthy and delicious options. Choose from special sandwiches, salads, fresh fruits, and more.

Duck in Diner – (Disney Magic) Donald Duck’s quick-service burger joint offers items like classic burgers and hot dogs and specialty middle eastern inspired shawarmas.

Frozone Treats – (Disney Magic) A Quick service stop where you can grab a bite while exploring the ship.

Pete’s Boiler Bites– (Disney Wonder) Pete’s Boiler Bites is perfect for snacking and/or meal time. Here you can order anything from burgers (veggie burgers well) to tacos, chicken tenders, and French fries. There is something here to satisfy everyone.

Cabanas – (Disney Magic) Cabanas is an indoor/outdoor Casual Dining restaurant inspired by the Australian setting of Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo. Cabanas serves made-to-order options for breakfast and lunch. In the evening, the restaurant offers table-service dining.

Preludes – (All 5 Disney Cruise Line Ships) Preludes is a Quick Service restaurant located just outside the Walt Disney Theatre. Preludes is open before, during, and after live performances and movies. They also provide wait-staff service, so guests don’t even have to leave their seat to get a beverage or snack. Some items have an additional charge.

Pinocchio’s Pizzeria – (Disney Magic, Disney Wonder) Pinocchio’s Pizzeria is an outside eatery that serves pizza throughout the day.

Disney Cruise Line Dining Hours and Dress Code:

Main Dining restaurants offer two dinner seatings each evening, while other dining locations may follow different schedules throughout the voyage. Therefore, check the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app for current restaurant hours and availability. Additionally, Disney Cruise Line varies the dress code by evening and lists the recommended attire in the app.

However, there are a few dress codes that don’t change:

• Guests should not wear tank tops, swimwear, or shorts to Main Dining, Adult-Exclusive Dining, or Casual Dining locations.
• Disney suggests cruise casual attire for Palo brunch. For Palo dinner, Disney recommends formal or semi-formal attire. However, Guests may also dine in polished dress-casual attire. This includes things like dress pants, jeans in good condition, blouses, collared shirts, and lifestyle shoes. No T-shirts, swimwear, tank tops, or sportswear are allowed.
• For Remy, formal or semi-formal attire is also recommended. Guests however may dine as long as they are wearing dress casual attire with a polished look. This includes things like dress pants, jeans in good condition, blouses, collared shirts, and lifestyle shoes. No T-shirts, tank tops, swimwear, or sportswear are permitted.

Disney Cruise Line Dining Reservations

In addition, you don’t need to make reservations for your assigned Main Dining restaurants. Disney automatically assigns your dining rotation.

However, advance reservations are recommended for experiences such as:

• Palo
• Palo Steakhouse
• Palo Trattoria
• Remy
• Enchanté
• Other premium dining experiences
• Select character or specialty dining experiences

Your advance-booking window depends partly on your Castaway Club status.