FirstCruise, 4day Wonder, when best for Palo?

[Neverlandorbust]

This is our first cruise ever! We are celebrating our 10th anniv. on a 4-day cruise on the Wonder. We have the REAS package, when is the best to book Palo and not miss the other restaurants?

 

[goingbacksoon]

I would probably say to buy the "Passporter's Guide to Disney Cruise Line" first; they have info on all the restaurants. Then you pick the restaurant you like the least (if there is one), and take you Palo ressie that day.

Some people choose the restaurant they have on the last day because it will be a repeat. Good idea too.

We ended up taking the first day because no other time was available, but it turned out well. Palo was relatively empty and our servers were even more attentive. The only complaint was that it was a little rocky that night. The food more than made up for it though!!!

goingbacksoon

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Happy Anniversary and enjoy your cruise!

Unfortunately in three cruises we have yet to go to Palo (shame on us). BUT, if I had to choose, I would say to go to Palo on either your first or last night because your dining rotation will be the same those nights.

HAVE FUN!

 

[Neverlandorbust]

Thank you very much.

 

[Lloyd Dobler]

I would go on your anniversary (if it falls during the cruise), and not worry about which restaurant you'll miss. Palo is a better choice than any of them.

If you really want to see all three, you can book Palo for later in the evening, if you have the early dinner seating (or vice-versa). That way, you can go to your restaurant, have a drink or an appetizer, get a feel for its particular ambiance, then go have dinner at Palo.

IMHO, people stress about which night to dine at Palo entirely too much. Missing a restaurant is not that big a deal. There is so much to do and see during the entire cruise, that you'll never be able to do and see it all. With all things, as with dinner, choose things you'll like and enjoy them without worrying about what you might be missing. You'll drive yourself crazy wondering about what you're not doing.

 

[crisi]

Keep in mind that you can eat in Tritons or Parrot Cay for lunch. You miss the dinner menu - and lunch in Parrot Cay is buffet - but you will get the atmosphere.

Also, the four night at Tritons is slightly more formal in requested dress - more Palo-ish. If you want to dress up a lot - don't skip it. If packing more dress up clothes in troublesome, you might want to pick that night.

(AP only does its light show your first seating. A lot of people believe it to be overrated, and if you miss it, you won't know what you missed. We really enjoyed the light show).

 

[Lisa D]

We did the 3-day Wonder in October, and we went to Palo on the second night because the ship would be docked in Nassau and there would be no rocking. It was our first cruise too and we weren't sure how we would handle the "motion of the ocean." We didn't really have too much trouble, but the first night was a little rough going through the Gulf Steam. We missed Animator's Palate, but it will still be there for the next cruise (hopefully 7-day in April 2005 - our 20th anniversary).

Whatever you decide, you will really like Palo. Have a light lunch that day!

Lisa

 

[CRSNDSNY]

You can also eat at Triton's for breakfast.

 

[Nick@ VB+OKW]

Originally posted by CRSNDSNY
Unfortunately in three cruises we have yet to go to Palo (shame on us).

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Nick@ VB+OKW

Well, it's a priority for our next cruise. Unfortunately, that cruise is over a year away. HOW AM I GOING TO BE ABLE TO STAND THE WAIT???!!!

 

[professorandmom]

What I was hoping someone else would post was something about which rotation to select - not only what night for Palos(since you can pick).

I had TAPT and went to Palos on the first night - really worked well for me since it left Dreams and Tritons (and formal photos) for the last night. We had a freeport stop which made CC also on the last day. You won't have this schedule.

Also, don't pick CC day (IMHO) for palos unless you want to eat later - an early dinner on CC day is rushed in my opinion.

I really thought Barb might take a stab at this one since there is a question I haven't seen here - what is the best rotation for a four day...but alas she is ON THE SHIP right now!

Wish I knew the answer or could at least "gather more data" - oops, that is the engineer in me coming out (or is the dreamer??)
Barb