Brunch at Palo on the Wonder!

[small6no0]

Greetings all! I have been lurking about this board for months gleaning info for DH and I's first cruise on the Wonder (Jan.11-15).

We had a fabulous time and appreciate all the helpful tips we picked up that enhanced our trip.

To address a question that came up in the weeks before our cruise, Palo is now offering brunch on the 4-day Wonder cruise (our cruise was the second time to offer it). It is offered on the day at sea which I believe is the same as the Magic.

They are not making a big deal about it as this point. During the "ressie rush" on Sunday we inquired about it, and were able to make a reservation, but there was NOT a table set up for it. Later in our cruise we found out they were promoting to those who came to Palo for dinner. As a result the crowd was rather light, which was great.

As those who have been on the Magic know, the brunch is amazing, and I don't know if this will continue but all beverages were complimentary (mimosas, bloody mary, etc.).

Just a reminder that they request the same level of attire for the brunch as for dinner at Palo and it is also adults only. We saw someone trying to bring a child with them and they were politely told they could not.

Thanks to whomever tipped us off to ask about brunch, it was a highlight of the trip!

 

[small6no0]

I just read edmartin's post that included info. about the Palo brunch being "invite only" and wanted to clarify my post above. As I mentioned, that was the impression I got as well as the cruise went on, but we were able to make reservations on Sunday in Wavebands. We just asked if they were indeed offering brunch, they sent us to the table where Palo's manager was working and he put us right in. We didn't realize that it didn't "count" so we didn't make reservations for dinner. Aw well, brunch was worth it!

 

[disneybride96]

What time is bruch offered on the 4 day?

Susan

 

[Doctor P]

Unless things have changed, they do NOT require the same attire for brunch as for dinner (at least on the Magic)--it said explicitly that it was casual attire for brunch and I did not wear a jacket and was not in the least way out of place as most men were not wearing jackets at brunch in July.

 

[small6no0]

Brunch ressies on the 4 day were offered at 10:30 or 11:00 am. We did the 10:30, but most everyone else came it at 11, so it was nice to have the place (and service) nearly to ourselves for a bit.

As for dress code, we also thought that brunch was suppose to be more casual, but were told twice that the same dress code was expected at brunch as in the evening. Maybe this is just because brunch is new to the Wonder CMs, I must say I hope it changes. As much as I enjoy dressing up, 10:30 am is not the time I like to do it. : )

 

[seastar]

Thanks for the info!! We hope we will get to try the brunch on our 4-day!!