Lunch at Enchanted Garden on sail away day

[Skatetigger]

Hello everyone, I am sure there are posts on it somewhere but I was wondering if anyone has done Enchanted Garden for lunch on sail away day. We did Cabanas last time but I would like to try something different. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[moko]

Yes. We did on the Fantasy. It was easier for us because it's tough to find a table for 5 in Cabanas during busy times.

 

[OKW Lover]

We do this as a regular thing on boarding day. We prefer not having to wander around trying to find a vacant table. Its also nice to have somebody bring you your beverages.

 

[admepo]

We did on our last cruise - mainly because we are a family of 6 and I hate trying to locate a table with kids and day bags in tow. The Enchanted Garden does not have as many options as the food goes, but we enjoyed it.

 

[OKW Lover]

The Enchanted Garden does not have as many options as the food goes, but we enjoyed it.

Really? I can't say I've ever missed anything at EG. What don't they have?

 

[Plaid Princess]

Unless we board unusually early, we always go for the "full service" lunch on embarkation day. It's usually quieter, and as previous posters have said, it's nice to have a server attend to your drinks.

 

[Justacruiser]

I guess I am glad people choose to do Enchanted Gardens and other place besides Cabanas. It's just a great way to get off on another cruise. If we have a big party, we generally obtain a table first, then get our food. love the views and then go out on deck afterward and sit by the ice-cream until 1:30.

 

[TxT365]

So how busy is EG on embarkation day? I would think that many people would prefer this route, but maybe not.

 

[OKW Lover]

So how busy is EG on embarkation day? I would think that many people would prefer this route, but maybe not.

We've encountered a 10 minute or so wait but we've also been able to just walk in at other times.

 

[Skatetigger]

Thanks everyone for the responses, assuming then it's a buffet like Cabanas?

 

[OKW Lover]

Yes, will the same things as you'll find at Cabana. You just don't need to get your own drinks.

 

[TestingH2O]

Does it have shrimp and crab? Since seeing pictures, this has been what I've been craving.

On a related note, are shrimp and crab only available on that first lunch or every day?

 

[Sir William]

We do this as a regular thing on boarding day. We prefer not having to wander around trying to find a vacant table. Its also nice to have somebody bring you your beverages.

Same here. I hate going to Cabanas on Embarkation Day. We've never had to wait to be seated.

 

[OKW Lover]

Does it have shrimp and crab?

Yes

 

[Skatetigger]

Thanks again folks, I think we'll give it a shot

 

[mylittlebuttercup]

I had read a recommendation to do lunch at EG on the boards, so we went there last time instead of Cabanas and greatly enjoyed it. It wasn't crowded, there was plenty of room for our carry-ons, and the food was decent. I have never done Cabanas on embarkation day (that was our first Disney cruise), so I can't really compare it to that.

 

[Club Disney Chandler]

Does it have shrimp and crab? Since seeing pictures, this has been what I've been craving.

On a related note, are shrimp and crab only available on that first lunch or every day?

Shrimp and crab are available everyday in Cabanas, I set a goal to eat 100 shrimp on every cruise but still haven't reached it yet. I'll just keep cruising until I do. Hopefully I'll never reach it!

 

[Maggie'sMom]

Shrimp and crab are available everyday in Cabanas, I set a goal to eat 100 shrimp on every cruise but still haven't reached it yet. I'll just keep cruising until I do. Hopefully I'll never reach it!

Surely you've gotten close if you've taken a 7 night cruise.

 

[Club Disney Chandler]

Surely you've gotten close if you've taken a 7 night cruise.

My wife really likes the MDR's for lunch so we normally only do 4 days in Cabanas. Last time I made it to 80, I need to remember to do afternoon snacks there instead of getting wraps and dogs at the pool. I'll try again in 62 days.

 

[admepo]

Really? I can't say I've ever missed anything at EG. What don't they have?

My son noticed the lack of mac and cheese and chicken tenders