Is Palo Brunch Buffet?

[DayOhDisMom]

Try the celery soup, its really good.

 

[Becx N Gav]

Get the lasagna and thank me later! LMAO It is so good!

I preferred the lasagna over the chicken parm! But both were delicious and I would get them both again if I had the appetite

 

[Ralph&Pam]

I preferred the lasagna over the chicken parm! But both were delicious and I would get them both again if I had the appetite

I also prefer the lasagna, but DW is gluten free and the chicken parm can be prepared gluten free so it’s a particular favorite from the brunch entrées. She also enjoys GF mickey waffles, but those are also sometimes available at MDR breakfast.

 

[Joanna71985]

Get the lasagna and thank me later! LMAO It is so good!

I wasn't a fan (I prefer the chicken parm)

 

[Becx N Gav]

I also prefer the lasagna, but DW is gluten free and the chicken parm can be prepared gluten free so it’s a particular favorite from the brunch entrées. She also enjoys GF mickey waffles, but those are also sometimes available at MDR breakfast.

I was pleasantly surprised by the Mickey Waffle! I figured it would be a larger version of the normal ones, but it seemed much lighter and fluffier!
Oh I wish I could be there now

 

[galbat]

Just planning my first cruise. I read in this thread that different loyalty status offers priority booking for dining at Palo. How difficult is it for people without status to get a booking?

 

[CaptainMarvel]

Just planning my first cruise. I read in this thread that different loyalty status offers priority booking for dining at Palo. How difficult is it for people without status to get a booking?

Brunch will very likely be gone before your booking window opens. Dinner will probably be available, although you may not have a full range of times to pick from. If you aren't able to get whatever you're hoping for, you can try going to dining changes (the location will be specified in the navigator app) on your embarkation day and asking about getting a reservation or being added to the wait-list.

 

[awrites]

In addition to the above, you can also check the app periodically after your booking window opens in case a spot opens up. I (Silver) was able to score a Palo brunch for myself and my husband by doing that (it was indeed gone on our booking day).

Also, if you’re on FB, join your sailing group. People might post when they’ve dropped something and you might be able to snap it up.

 

[RedHead0186]

Just planning my first cruise. I read in this thread that different loyalty status offers priority booking for dining at Palo. How difficult is it for people without status to get a booking?

In addition to what's been said, it can depend on the sailing, too. Longer and more unique itineraries tend to draw higher castaway club levels, so there's more people that have a chance to make a reservation before you. Shorter sailings and more common itineraries seem to have more first-time cruisers, which can level the playing field a bit.

 

[galbat]

That's good to know, planning for a shorter sailing to get our feet wet.

 

[bobbiwoz]

That's good to know, planning for a shorter sailing to get our feet wet.

 

[dad of 3 addicted to DCL]

That's good to know, planning for a shorter sailing to get our feet wet.

That's what we said. 30 cruises later...it's like those potato chips, can't just have one

 

[Cruising Engineer]

Hey Bobbi, just saw your post. Jim and I are on the Destiny June cruise with my brother, SIL, nephew, and his family (including a 12-year-old, 10-year-old, and 8-year-old grandniece and nephews). We're cruising in high ($$$$) season because it's family!! Let me know how the brunch goes. I'm planning on freebie Palo for the sea day.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Hey Bobbi, just saw your post. Jim and I are on the Destiny June cruise with my brother, SIL, nephew, and his family (including a 12-year-old, 10-year-old, and 8-year-old grandniece and nephews). We're cruising in high ($$$$) season because it's family!! Let me know how the brunch goes. I'm planning on freebie Palo for the sea day.

Will do!
So glad you have a wonderful family cruise planned!!