Vegetarians at Remy

[strangeling]

My husband and I are going on our 11th Disney Cruise - but it'll be our first on the Dream!

We're very excited about Remy & have booked it online.

We're both vegetarians (no meat/poultry/seafood) and I've seen scans of special vegetarian menus from Remy online from past cruisers' visits. I've heard mention that they "requested vegetarian menus ahead of time", but I cannot figure out who or how I do this! Do I do this once I'm onboard? Or via phone/email somehow before we leave?

I did notice now that when we were booking our actual cruise online at the official disneycruise.com website it specifically asked if we had special dietary needs, and I clicked "vegetarian" for both of us, but I'm not sure if they extrapolate that information for the Palo and Remy nights or just rotational dining, or even what they use that information for, lol.

Any information would be greatly appreciated! We always find a lot of great veggie food on Disney Cruises & at the parks, so I'm excited to see what Remy will have in store for us.

 

[irishdadx4]

here is a link to a guest review of vegi and gluten free eating at Remy. She discusses a bit about the fore planning and letting Disney know. Hope this helps and hope you have a great cruise.

The blog is the Disney Food Blog by AJ and covers all things food and drink in the Disney Universe. I love it

guest-review-vegan-and-gluten-free-meal-at-remy-on-the-disney-dream/

 

[strangeling]

Oh yes, I've read that page through a few times before (looks awesome!) =)

My question is though - who & when do I contact?

The reviewer wrote:
"Before boarding the ship, I contacted my travel agency and Disney Special Services. I noted my allergies and dietary needs and made requests."

But since I just booked the cruise from DisneyCruise.com - I don't have a travel agent =( I'm not sure how Disney Special Services is contacted either. Any thoughts?

 

[irishdadx4]

Call Disney Cruise Line guest services at 800-951-3532. I'm sure someone there can get you to the right person to talk to about this.

 

[irishdadx4]

I found this blog post from the same person who did the Remy, and it looks like it went into a bit more detail on whom she talked to and where.

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2011/05/08/guest-review-special-diets-dining-aboard-the-disney-dream/

 

[kathi]

I went up to the desk at Remy when they opened on the first night and told them when we were dining (the next night) and that I was a vegetarian.

When I arrived our server was aware and guided me through the menu.

Very easy.

 

[strangeling]

@Kathi and @Irishdad - thank you so much! Sounds like it should be no trouble =) =)

 

[strangeling]

I'm very happy to report that we just got off the Dream this morning and had an AMAZING vegetarian dinner the other day at Remy!

Easily the best dining experience I have had, Disney or otherwise.

Five full courses along with many amuse-bouches (little mini/surprise courses) - all clearly intended as vegetarian offerings and on a separately printed Vegetarian Menu. Nothing felt left out or side-dishy (the way veggie meals sometimes do), but rather everything was very well planned, presented, very intriguing and absolutely delicious.

We're both vegetarian (not vegan) so we enjoyed the fantastic cheese course as well (their cheese trolley is over the top awesome). Other than the cheese course it appears that many of their vegetarian dishes can be made suitable for vegan diners as well.

We had the Sommelier choose a wine pairing with each course - in our case (since we had vegetable-based dishes, I suppose) they were all white wines, and a couple were the best I have ever had (though for the life of me, I lost track of the names!).

We indicated that we were vegetarians when we booked our cruise at the DCL website, and the staff at Remy were already prepared for us.

I can't wait to go back! Any fellow veggies out there - don't hesitate to book Remy - I was a little worried at first (I had only seen the meaty menus in the beginning online) - but now wholeheartedly recommend it.

 

[Linda67]

Perfect timing; I just found this post by running a search for vegetarian remy and you posted today

Glad to hear you had a good experience; I have noted on my reservation that I am vegetarian and I think I am going to do the wine pairing as well

I guess I will pop by before our dinner just to make sure that they are aware; I am hoping that they will just decide all of my courses for me so I can just sit back, relax and enjoy