Were booked on our first ever cruise Sept. 8th 2013 going on the Dream.We've never cruised before but I heard you can eat lwhatever you want ..Is this true?Like if we go to the sit down restaurants and I want two or three appetizers and two diffrent entrees...will they just bring it out to me? Or is there a limit?
Honestly, most cruise lines do not limit you. On the other hand, you may find a
DCL (
Disney Cruise Line) server to make suggestions ... such as ... if you do not eat much ... they may tell you "x" is a large meal ... or just the opposite. Recently, while on the Fantasy, the server automatically brought a double serving of lamb one night, as her knew the serving might be on the light side (past upon past experience).
Here's another tip ... if you see something on the menu you really like (ie: escargot), ask if you can get it again the next night. There are some times when this is possible ... other times it may not be possible. In the case of escargot, it is only made in one specific restaurant. If you are seated in another restaurant that night, your server can place an order one day in advance ... then (during your seating) will walk from your current restaurant, to the other restaurant (where the escargot is being prepared) to pick up your order. Essentially, this is a special order. Remember this, as your server will not be ON THE (restaurant) FLOOR while he is attending to your special request. DCL requires either the server, or assistant server to be ON THE FLOOR (visible to their guests) at all times.
In another example, my wife ordered "x" for her entree, but also saw a Scallop and Shrimp pasta dish also offered as an entree. She asked for "x" as her entree ... and ALSO asked for a side order of the scallops and shrimp. It happens ALL of the time ... at least on DCL!
Are you traveling with kids? You do not have to cut your child's food ... the server will do it for you. Kids want ketchup? Disney does not place a bottle of ketchup on the tables in the main dining rooms. If a little one wants ketchup, the server will bring a side plate, and pour ketchup in the shape of a Mickey Head. Need more? The server is already on the look out ... enjoy your dinner ... your server will make sure your kids enjoy theirs as well!
Having cruised DCL 15 times, I can pretty much guarantee you will LOVE cruising. I can almost guarantee you will NOT be happy sailing with other cruise lines, once you have sailed DCL.
Anticipating you will like cruising DCL, I would suggest you consider booking another cruise while you are onboard. This will entitle you to a 10% discount on your next DCL cruise ... as well as an ONBOARD CREDIT. There will be plenty of information presented to you about rebooking another cruise ... so remember to consider spending 10-15 minutes to do so, when/if possible.
By the way, we were seated at a table of four (with friends). Two of requested (and received) THREE SERVINGS of Escargot. Our wives requested (and received) a Caesar Salad (not on the menu). They also requested (and received) shaved Parmesan ... not grated.
DON'T FORGET TO ASK FOR A MICKEY ICE CREAM BAR FOR DESSERT ... IN ADDITION TO ANYTHING ELSE ON THE MENU. Mickey Ice Cream Bars are not on the desert menu ... but are a favorite. We requested them EVERY NIGHT ... in addition to whatever else we ordered for dessert.
Steven