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newbydisney · 09-30-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DOPEYLUVER

I shouldn't ask but where can these hard to find cookies be found? Cookies are my favorite food group and I would hate to miss them.

They are often near the equally evil Chicken Strips and they are the star of Cookies BBQ on CC.

CandyMandy · 09-30-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by newbydisney

They are often near the equally evil Chicken Strips and they are the star of Cookies BBQ on CC.

I will concede the chicken strips on DCL are among the select universe of the most truly scrumptious and addictive pool deck offerings in the industry. Another discussion in this forum a while back had me rolling on the floor when one poster said they'd walk around with a feed bag full of those if allowed.

jiminyC_fan · 09-30-2012, 10:18 PM

I find that the topic of food is so subjective. Some may be picky, some may be vegan or whatever but everyone is different. What I like, you may not. I for one never would give a harsh review on food knowing that everyone has different tastes. You can't please 100% of the guests.

chateau · 09-30-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CandyMandy

I will concede the chicken strips on DCL are among the select universe of the most truly scrumptious and addictive pool deck offerings in the industry. Another discussion in this forum a while back had me rolling on the floor when one poster said they'd walk around with a feed bag full of those if allowed.

Who's gonna stop me?!?! Not allowed... if I like 'em as much as you describe, please don't laugh at me when you see my sac full (and me stuffing my face!)

jilljill · 09-30-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jiminyC_fan

I find that the topic of food is so subjective. Some may be picky, some may be vegan or whatever but everyone is different. What I like, you may not. I for one never would give a harsh review on food knowing that everyone has different tastes. You can't please 100% of the guests.

This is so very true and I'm glad you brought it up.

But if the server is unwilling to help out, just ask the head server to help out that's what they are there for.

kcashner · 09-30-2012, 10:57 PM

I've found the food on DCL to be just so-so for the last several years. It is much better on other lines we've cruised. Family rules--entertainment is infinitely better on DCL, so we're keeping our current reservations.

sissy_ib · 09-30-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CandyMandy

Excuse me, but in defense of the OP they were speaking with something that many, many here do not have, ergo, extensive experience on another cruise line.

Just because DCL offers a "lot" of food or some flexibility on how some of it is served does not mean it is necessarily of the same quality or breadth as those with specific or seasoned tastes expect and receive from some competitors.

I can't speak for RCI, but in addition to DCL I have sailed on Holland American, Celebrity, Cunard, Princess, Carnival and Norwegian. In my opinion the dining on the first four listed is significantly better than DCL (Celebrity in particular, it is in a class of its own) and on the last two roughly equivalent.

So the opinion of the OP does certainly not surprise me.

Or put another way, as good as DCL is, those that only sail that line often don't realize what they are missing. Things like truly fine and flexible dining, quality live music, world class spa services and off the beaten path itineraries.

Of course, some here may try to retort with "yeah, and no casinos."

And in response I say, "yes and what you have to endure on DCL but don't on Celebrity, Costa and Princess is the archiac policy of smoking still being allowed on balconies."

My point was NOT that she was wrong in the assessment of the quality of food. That is somewhat subjective and we are all entitled to our own opinions. But I hold to my disbelief that she found NOTHING other than soup to order. OP said they do not eat seafood, red meat and only eat chicken on occasion. So my asking what they do eat is a fare question.

Tonka's Skipper · 10-01-2012, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pdwimmer

Oh, it's just someone new to Disney Cruise Line and didn't know how to escalate. Don't be paranoid. Two of our four kids are in-between the kids menu and the adult menu. We discussed with our waiter and let them know their preferences. They had to speak with the head waiter. We were able to get them all combinations of the pastas, sauces, seafood, veggies, fruit and cheese plates etc. that would work. There was no problem at all.

Seems odd there are many posts about the veggie diets and how they are easyly found......................odd this person allegeds there were none.

So I am not paranoid! I still feel this person was trolling!

AKK

Tonka's Skipper · 10-01-2012, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sissy_ib

My point was NOT that she was wrong in the assessment of the quality of food. That is somewhat subjective and we are all entitled to our own opinions. But I hold to my disbelief that she found NOTHING other than soup to order. OP said they do not eat seafood, red meat and only eat chicken on occasion. So my asking what they do eat is a fare question.

I totally agree!.......This is a odd OP post.

All food is subjective and we have all seen many posts about the food on this or that line as being better or worse that the next line!Actually of late, Celebrity has had a number of posts on various sites as having food that has gone hill fast!

AKK.

cruisecrasher · 10-01-2012, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mjm325

I'm newer to posting here, but I post alot on cruise critic... as a Diamond (almost Plus) member of Royal Caribbean... we sail alot.

I got a great last minute Fl resident rate and decided to take my daughter on the Dream since she didn't have school.

The ship was beautiful, the service was fine, but the food was AWFUL. I had seriously high hopes from all the reviews of everyone saying how fantastic the food is etc.... I do not eat seafood, I do not eat red meat, and I rarely eat chicken. When I told my server this, he made no effort to help get me a meal that I could eat... so every night I had soup for dinner. And if your hungry late afternoon the only option is the fast-foody type stuff on the pool deck... there's only so much pizza a girl can eat

. I asked on the 2nd and 3rd night if there was any type of pasta option I could have and I was told I could order off the kids menu. Really??? very dissapointing.

I'm sure we'll sail again on Disney for our daughter, buy probably not for a long time.

I feel like the menu is more for someone with an adventurous palete... if that's not to your liking there is no "safe" list to choose from. =(

As a vegan, they bent over backwards to get me food to my liking.

Zandy595 · 10-01-2012, 07:09 AM

OP, did you miss Fillmore's Favorites on the pool deck? They have fruit, salads, wraps and paninis. Also, Tow Mater's Grill has chicken sandwiches and I possibly veggie burgers. Obviously there's more than just pizza...

Yokelridesagain · 10-01-2012, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jiminyC_fan

I find that the topic of food is so subjective. Some may be picky, some may be vegan or whatever but everyone is different. What I like, you may not. I for one never would give a harsh review on food knowing that everyone has different tastes. You can't please 100% of the guests.

Can't really agree with this...you could make the same comment about entertainment...shows...itineraries. Something that many people like may not please others in any of these categories...it doesn't mean that opinions are therefore invalid. Diversity of opinion is a good thing and allows the broadest range of people to make the best choices for them.

I am a food snob and make no claim to being anything but that--and you know what, there are a lot of people like me, and if you lined 100 of us up and say "Is DCL's food good or not?", at least 95 would say no. There's nothing wrong with communicating that.

RedSox68 · 10-01-2012, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by acourtwdw

I have done several 3 night cruises on DCL other lengths as well. I have found the crew less willing to help on the shorter cruises than the 7+ nights. In 09' my dad wanted a hamburger for dinner when we were in Parrot Cay. I asked the server and was told no that he couldn't have that. I left the dining room, went up to the pool deck and got him a burger. It was the last night as well. I was surpised by the fact that we were told no, esp. since it was on the kids menu that night.

So I understand where the OP is coming from....

Geez, did you have a lousy server! I've ordered from the kids menu on many occasions when the regular menu had nothing I wanted -- and I can assure you I am NO kid

Why would they refuse you anything from the kid's menu when you've paid for your meals and if that's what you want, that's what you should be allowed to have. Personally, I would have had it reflect in the gratuities at the end of the cruise.

As previously posted, talk to the head server next time! What a shame for your dad -- but glad he got his burger in the end.

As for those delicious cookies -- which are a staple food for my DH and DD, they have them every afternoon at the buffet. My daughter always goes up and gets a big plate and we bag them up for snacks that night. We love 'em.

RedSox68 · 10-01-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kcashner

I've found the food on DCL to be just so-so for the last several years. It is much better on other lines we've cruised. Family rules--entertainment is infinitely better on DCL, so we're keeping our current reservations.

Unfortunately, I have to agree with this. I've found that since they expanded to four ships, the food has gotten even more disappointing. We sailed on HAL this past May and the food was amazing. Even their room service menu and food was infinitely better. And they offer hot dishes for breakfast from room service (like scrambled eggs and omelets)!

But you're right, NO ONE on the high seas has better entertainment than Disney. And ya can't beat those fireworks

jackparts · 10-01-2012, 08:03 AM

OP, would you please tell us what you found to eat on RCCL? As a frequent cruiser on all the lines, I agree that over the last 4 years, the cruise fare overall has declined. I do not agree that your tastes could not have been satisfied if you had put a little effort into your palate satisfaction. Even with a lousy server, food is all over the ship, even the room service has selections that have no meat, fish or chicken. As in my first sentence, please explain what you ate on RCCL that DCL did not have. I am not a cheerleader for anyone.

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jiminyC_fan Missing Captain Mickey! always let your conscience be your guide Gotta love popcorn! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 15,138	I find that the topic of food is so subjective. Some may be picky, some may be vegan or whatever but everyone is different. What I like, you may not. I for one never would give a harsh review on food knowing that everyone has different tastes. You can't please 100% of the guests. __________________

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09-30-2012, 10:57 PM	#36
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 33,275	I've found the food on DCL to be just so-so for the last several years. It is much better on other lines we've cruised. Family rules--entertainment is infinitely better on DCL, so we're keeping our current reservations.

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jackparts Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 83	OP, would you please tell us what you found to eat on RCCL? As a frequent cruiser on all the lines, I agree that over the last 4 years, the cruise fare overall has declined. I do not agree that your tastes could not have been satisfied if you had put a little effort into your palate satisfaction. Even with a lousy server, food is all over the ship, even the room service has selections that have no meat, fish or chicken. As in my first sentence, please explain what you ate on RCCL that DCL did not have. I am not a cheerleader for anyone.