November 24, 2012 ~ Western Fantasy ~ Pachyderms of the Caribbean

[tigger-too]

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Log on the first minute you can (I think the newbie window is 75 days) - check Remi first and if you get a ressie, save it!! If you go through picking all of your ressies and then save at the end, you might miss the window.

If that doesn't work, find out where to go as soon as you get onboard (we might be able to find out from some "recent cruisers" closer to our sail date) and go straight there BEFORE you go to lunch. If they don't have an opening, they will put you on the waitlist. [oh. . . after your family is announced, a CM will approach you to see if you have been on DCL before and drop a few hints to you, you can ask them where to go to try to get a Remy ressie]

Good luck!!

I agree. Book the specialty restaurants, excursions, cabanas, spa treatments, etc. as soon as you are able to. In order to book these pre-cruise, you have to be paid in full. Once paid, the ability to reserve depends on your Castaway Club status (how many times you have cruised with DCL in the past):

• Never cruised on DCL – Can reserve 75 days prior to cruising
• 1-5 previous cruises (Silver status) - Can reserve 90 days prior to cruising
• 6 – 10 previous cruises (Gold status) - Can reserve 105 days prior to cruising
• 11 plus previous cruises (Platinum status) - Can reserve 120 days prior to cruising

By the way, Palos has an incredible $20 brunch which should not be missed. Adults only.

 

[jjbescher]

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I agree. Book the specialty restaurants, excursions, cabanas, spa treatments, etc. as soon as you are able to. In order to book these pre-cruise, you have to be paid in full. Once paid, the ability to reserve depends on your Castaway Club status (how many times you have cruised with DCL in the past):

• Never cruised on DCL – Can reserve 75 days prior to cruising
• 1-5 previous cruises (Silver status) - Can reserve 90 days prior to cruising
• 6 – 10 previous cruises (Gold status) - Can reserve 105 days prior to cruising
• 11 previous cruises (Platinum status) - Can reserve 120 days prior to cruising

By the way, Palos has an incredible $20 brunch which should not be missed. Adults only.

I would love to book a brunch, but do not know how DD is going to do in the Club/Lab.

 

[tigger-too]

I would love to book a brunch, but do not know how DD is going to do in the Club/Lab.

Aw heck Jon. She'll pass for 18!!!

 

[alicia1506]

Log on the first minute you can (I think the newbie window is 75 days) - check Remi first and if you get a ressie, save it!! If you go through picking all of your ressies and then save at the end, you might miss the window.

If that doesn't work, find out where to go as soon as you get onboard (we might be able to find out from some "recent cruisers" closer to our sail date) and go straight there BEFORE you go to lunch. If they don't have an opening, they will put you on the waitlist. [oh. . . after your family is announced, a CM will approach you to see if you have been on DCL before and drop a few hints to you, you can ask them where to go to try to get a Remy ressie]

Good luck!!

hi janice,

thanks for the tips. hugely appreciated. i have heard remy is an amazing place to eat, and while i would love, love, love to try it, my guy is a vegetarian, who will eat fish if it comes to it, and looking at their menu, it seems that his choices may be a little limited. it's also a huge expense, but probably the cheapest we'll ever get that kind of meal

looking forward to our dis meet with everyone

 

[dizney-cruiser]

DD - Dumbo (Loves Elephants)

That will be cool when she sees Dumbo on our ship!!!

All of our animals are named after Disney Characters.

Ours too! We have 2 cats - Tinkerbell and Tiana!

 

[dizney-cruiser]

hi janice,

thanks for the tips. hugely appreciated. i have heard remy is an amazing place to eat, and while i would love, love, love to try it, my guy is a vegetarian, who will eat fish if it comes to it, and looking at their menu, it seems that his choices may be a little limited. it's also a huge expense, but probably the cheapest we'll ever get that kind of meal

looking forward to our dis meet with everyone

I have never dined at Remy, but I imagine it would be like Palo where they will make whatever you want! I have a citrus allergy and the chef always comes out and asks me what I like on the menu and if it has citrus he will work it to not have citrus!!

That being said, have you looked at the Palo menu? Here is what the menu looks like (if I copied correctly) leaving only vegetarian and fish/seafood options:

PANE CASALINGO
Freshly Baked Palo Bread on Our Pizza Oven
Palo's Cold Antipasti Specialties presented from our Antipast Cartello - Prosciutto, Bresaola, Parmesan-Reggiano, Marinated Olives, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes served with selection of infused oils and aged balsamic vinegar

BUONA SERA
Pizze Del Pizzaiolo
Margherita
Tomato Sauce, Sliced Tomatoes, Mozzarella
Al Prosciutto
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Prosciutto
Al Funghi
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Portobello Mushrooms
Bianca
Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes
Ai Gamberi
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Shrimp, Asparagus
Quattro Formaggi
Mozzarella, Mascarpone, Gorgonzola, Parmesan

ANTIPASTI, INSALATINE & ZUPPA
Tuna Carpaccio and Lemon Oil Dressing
Thin slices of Tuna brushed with chef's special lemon olive oil
Mozzarella and Plum Tomatoes with Balsamic Dressing
Our Modern Interpretation of a Traditional Dish
Sicilian Pesto Marinated Grilled Shrimp
on a Mussel, Crab and Cherry Tomato Ragu
Grilled Portobello Mushroom and Polenta
with a roasted shallot sauce and a parmesan chip
Fritto di Calamari
lightly crusted calamari served with deep-fried cherry peppers
Fresh Arugula Salad with choice of Palo's Dressings
Tuscan White Bean Soup with Prosciutto and Parmesa Cheese
Garnished with Shredded Cabbage and Red Radishes
Cioppino
Italian Tomato Fish Stew with a Calamari, Clams, Shrimp and Halibut scented with garlic and basil

LA PASTA
Risotta di Mare
Saffron Risotto served with Fried Zucchini, Shrimp, Mussels and Clams
Wild Mushroom Risotto
with freshly shaved parmesan and a chianti reduction
Lobster and Mascarpone Ravioli
with a light truffle burro Bianco
Gnocchi di patate con Gorgonzola e Aspargi
Potato gnocchi served with gorgonzola sauce with asparagus
Rosemary Pappardelle con Aragosta
Lobster, parsley and fennel with chili and fresh tomato sauce
Penne Arrabbiata
with spicy fresh tomato and basil sauce, topped with grilled shrimp

FAGIOLI ALLA VENEZIANA
Peperonata con Fagioli Vegetable and Bean Casserole

IL PESCE
Grilled Sea Scallops with Boriotti Beans and Pancetta
served with a tomato sauce
Rombo al Finocchio
Pan-seared turbot on fingerling potatoes, porcini, pancetta and fennel with walnut butter
Branzino in Cartoccio
Sea Bass Papillote with spaghetti vegetables and ginger orange glaze
Grilled Tuna Piemonte
Truffle-infused potato risotto with garlic marinated artichokes and a tarragon veal jus

I DOLCI
Palo's Homemade Tiramisu - Layered Coffee-infused Ladyfinger with Mascarpone Cheese
Panna Cotta with Strawberry-Basil Sorbet -custard with macerated berries
Chocolate Souffle with Vanilla Bean and Chocolate Sauce
Warm Orange Almond Cake - orange fennel salad with rhubarb puree and lemon cream.
Amaretto Indulgence - rich chocolate cream served with traditional filled cannoli

 

[dizney-cruiser]

I think we should keep going back and forth adding more information each time! HAhaHaha



** ** These are the dates for our cruise ** **

Book the specialty restaurants, excursions, cabanas, spa treatments, etc. as soon as you are able to. In order to book these pre-cruise, you have to be paid in full. Once paid, the ability to reserve depends on your Castaway Club status (how many times you have cruised with DCL in the past):

• Never cruised on DCL, - Can reserve 75 days prior to cruising, 9/10/2012
• 1-5 previous cruises (Silver status), - Can reserve 90 days prior to cruising, 8/26/2012
• 6 – 10 previous cruises (Gold status), - Can reserve 105 days prior to cruising, 8/11/2012
• 11 plus previous cruises (Platinum status), - Can reserve 120 days prior to cruising, 7/26/2012

 

[tigger-too]

OK.. Here's some additions: (in Blue)

I think we should keep going back and forth adding more information each time! HAhaHaha



** ** These are the dates for our cruise ** **

Book the specialty Port Adventures, adult-exclusive dining, spa and fitness and nursery time , etc. as soon as you are able to. In order to book these pre-cruise, you have to be paid in full. Once paid, the ability to reserve depends on your Castaway Club status (how many times you have cruised with DCL in the past):

• Never cruised on DCL, - Can reserve 75 days prior to cruising, starting 12:01 AM 9/10/2012
• 1-5 previous cruises (Silver status), - Can reserve 90 days prior to cruising, starting 12:01 AM 8/26/2012
• 6 – 10 previous cruises (Gold status), - Can reserve 105 days prior to cruising, starting 12:01 AM 8/11/2012
• 11 plus previous cruises (Platinum status), - Can reserve 120 days prior to cruising, starting 12:01 AM 7/26/2012

 

[tigger-too]

My DW LOVES the Chocolate Souffle with Vanilla Bean and Chocolate Sauce from Palo's. It is by far her favorite dish there.

I can't get enough of the Fritto di Calamari (lightly crusted calamari served with deep-fried cherry peppers) Yummy

 

[Katesdad]

Reading the food menus and discussion of chocolate suffles has me getting a little hungry which for some strange reason made me wonder about getting full and....

For those that know how to do it, has anyone been looking to see what the capacity status is for our week on board? Is the ship getting full? I'm kind of hoping that since we are the week after T-Day which is historically lower crowds at WDW, this will transfer to the ship as well so that we can look at maybe an 80 - 85% full ship. Anyone have some thoughts on this?

 

[foohpah]

Even during the "off-season" DCL will sail mostly (if not totally) full. We may see fewer kids on board than you would have during summers or holiday weeks but from my experience it is not that great of a difference. If the cruise is not selling as well as they would like expect to see some last minute discounts like the IGT/OGT/VGT offers after the paid in full dates. I was just checking our cruise this morning and all insides and oceanviews look to be booked at this time with only verandahs left so it might be selling pretty well at this point but there might be a good chance for a VGT offer. Time will tell.....

 

[tigger-too]

Even during the "off-season" DCL will sail mostly (if not totally) full. We may see fewer kids on board than you would have during summers or holiday weeks but from my experience it is not that great of a difference. If the cruise is not selling as well as they would like expect to see some last minute discounts like the IGT/OGT/VGT offers after the paid in full dates. I was just checking our cruise this morning and all insides and oceanviews look to be booked at this time with only verandahs left so it might be selling pretty well at this point but there might be a good chance for a VGT offer. Time will tell.....

Living close to Port Canaveral and having a very close relative being employed by DCL, I can tell you with 100% certainty DCL celebrated a milestone this month - the Fantasy finally sailed a sold out cruise. Yep, it was the first time the Fantasy sold out on a normal 1 week cruise. The Dream sells out on a regular basis.
As far as the inside and ocean view being not available, true they might all be spoken for now, but I guarantee once final payment is due, rooms will be available.
However if it does sell out, my DW and I cruised on the Dream recently and although it was almost sold out, the ship never felt crowded except the Pirate party and disembarkation.

 

[dizney-cruiser]

OK.. Here's some additions: (in Blue)

Be very very quiet. . . I got some thinking to do . . .

 

[Katesdad]

Be very very quiet. . . I got some thinking to do . . .

I thought that was ...I'm hunting Wabbit!!

 

[dizney-cruiser]

I thought that was ...I'm hunting Wabbit!!

I'm multitasking!

 

[tigger-too]

Top of the page!!!

Be very very quiet. . . I got some thinking to do . . .

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What happened? It was your idea to keep adding to the post (I think we should keep going back and forth adding more information each time! HAhaHaha)

 

[dizney-cruiser]

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What happened? It was your idea to keep adding to the post (I think we should keep going back and forth adding more information each time! HAhaHaha)

I'm still thinking. . .

I will come up with something brilliant any minute now . . . hahaha

 

[dizney-cruiser]

** ** These are the dates for our cruise ** **

Book the Port Adventures, adult-exclusive dining, spa and fitness, nursery time,excursions, cabanas, spa treatments, etc. as soon as you are able to. In order to book these pre-cruise, you have to be paid in full. Once paid, the ability to reserve depends on your Castaway Club status (how many times you have cruised with DCL in the past):

• Never cruised on DCL, - Can reserve 75 days prior to cruising, starting 12:01 AM on 9/10/2012
• 1-5 previous cruises (Silver status), - Can reserve 90 days prior to cruising, 8/26/2012
• 6 – 10 previous cruises (Gold status), - Can reserve 105 days prior to cruising, starting 12:01 AM on 8/11/2012
• 11 plus previous cruises (Platinum status), - Can reserve 120 days prior to cruising, starting 12:01 AM on 7/26/2012

If you are interested in Remy Dinner, Palo Dinner, or Palo Brunch, I suggest you try to get those first! If you are able to book it, save your reservation. You are able to book (sort of fill your cart) multiple reservations, but if you wait until the end, you could lose your dining reservation!

If this is your first time sailing with DCL, you might find this tutorial helpful that one of my shipmates (Pudo) put together back in 2010!

http://www.jeffreylangdon.com/dcl/book.html

 

[tigger-too]

dizney-cruiser

Are we the only 2 people who are replying on this site?

 

[jjbescher]

dizney-cruiser

Are we the only 2 people who are replying on this site?

I am replying, you guys are just giving all the information out. The new puppy and RV are keeping me occupied. Still need to figure out excursions.