New cruiser - Dining and additional costs question

[Sydnerella]

So perhaps this is known by most people already so it is not clearly answered anywhere on this forum that I have fond yet.... This October we will be on the Fantasy - our first ever cruise - courtesy of my inlaws.

The first few of several questions I am certain!

Are all meals/snacks/desserts/NA beverages offered everywhere (Cabanas, the Cove, Flo’s Café, Eye Scream, Frozone Treats.) included, as in all you can eat - except for some specialty coffees at the Cove, Remy/Palo? Is there food at bars and is that included in price or pay separate? I am confused about what dining options are paid for and what is covered in the price of your cruise.

Is the MDR a dining room separate from the Enchanted Garden, Animators Palate and Royal Court? Or is it a way to refer generally to all of these?

 

[bwvBound]

MDR is a simple expression referring to all three Main Dining Rooms aboard the ship. For the Fantasy, these are the three you listed: Enchanted Garden, Animator's Palate and Royal Court.

Not all foods presented/available are included. I'm not sure about each venue you listed -- but we ran into charges for popcorn at the Theatre and Frozen, non alcoholic beverages, on Castaway Cay. Be ready to ask, when presented with choices.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

So perhaps this is known by most people already so it is not clearly answered anywhere on this forum that I have fond yet.... This October we will be on the Fantasy - our first ever cruise - courtesy of my inlaws.

The first few of several questions I am certain!

Are all meals/snacks/desserts/NA beverages offered everywhere (Cabanas, the Cove, Flo’s Café, Eye Scream, Frozone Treats.) included, as in all you can eat - except for some specialty coffees at the Cove, Remy/Palo? Is there food at bars and is that included in price or pay separate? I am confused about what dining options are paid for and what is covered in the price of your cruise.

Is the MDR a dining room separate from the Enchanted Garden, Animators Palate and Royal Court? Or is it a way to refer generally to all of these?

Meals in Cabanas, as well as the food items in Cove Cafe, and the quick serve locations poolside are included in the cruise fare. There is a late night food buffet in the adult bar area that's also included, but it's only out for a limited time. There is a Pub Grub menu (extra cost) in some of the sports bars.

Sodas are included at meals (MDR, Cabanas) and from the 24/7 drink station poolside. Sodas ordered in lounges/theaters/room service have a charge.

As noted - "Main Dining Room" refers to all the dining rooms (Enchanted Garden, Animators, and Royal Court).

 

[Sydnerella]

thank you, what about these places the Cove, Flo’s Café, Eye Scream, Frozone Treats?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

thank you, what about these places the Cove, Flo’s Café, Eye Scream, Frozone Treats?

Cove Cafe is the adult-only lounge in the Quiet Cove (sorta like a Starbucks). There are treats there during the day. Those are included. Specialty coffees have an extra cost.

Flo's, Eye Scream, Frozone's are all quick serve locations on the pool deck. Food there is included. I believe Frozones has smoothies (extra cost).

 

[diznymom]

Also, some items on the Room Service menu are included. Tea (hot and iced), coffee and milk from room service is free. Sodas from Room Service and bars are extra. Packaged snacks are extra. Snacks going into the theatres are extra. I think some of the ships have a candy shop (Vanellope's (sp)?) that is extra.
The food and drinks (non-alcoholic) on Castaway Cay are included.
Food at Palo and Remy are extra.

Fun note: You can get a cherry coke (glass of Coke w/ lots of maraschino cherries) and a Shirley Temple in the MDRs for free. DS was so thrilled.