Private Remy dinner...

[mevelandry]

At that price... I'm perfectly fine with sharing the room with 100 people. (20 being pretty much what I have seen in the room both times I ate at Remy).

 

[Quellman]

I just mean, it appears that Disney is taking the whole "Disney experience" away from a family concept. And trying to aim more to adult pursuits (and charging an arm & a leg for it).

Double Income No Kids is a thing. I appreciate that they are trying to expand beyond the normal family of parents age 40, kids age 10. Honestly, nothing wrong augmenting their offerings to guests, like the monorail progressive dinner. It is nice to see other offerings, and if it fails it fails, but at least there is something new. What I do not like is taking away experiences that regular guests would have in favor of upcharge events. Closing all of Remy a night for this could have an impact on some guests (to be honest I don't know the nightly serving capacity).

I balk at paying that much to cruise on DCL. No way I'm doing it for a single meal.
I think it's so disheartening that DCL and the parks seem to have forgotten or don't care that most families with young children don't usually have a large amount of disposable income.

I don't necessarily think that demographic is the one Disney is going for with this offering. But your statement as intended appears truthful. There is a dessert party, reserved seating, for just about everything now. You got money you can pay for the convenience.

 

[timrousbeastie]

Shoreside just called to inform me of a new special Remy 8 course dinner. The dinner is limited to 20 guests and is mostly seafood. Price is $650 per person....

I'm going to pass.

Saw your post just before dinner at Remy tonight. Asked waiter since I would have gone for it if it had been an option, but the waiter pretended not to know about it. Perhaps it is some kind of high roller perk?
I stuck with the white truffles menu which I've been looking forward to.

 

[mygiantrobot]

Double Income No Kids is a thing.

I am this thing!

 

[Birdie dog]

Saw your post just before dinner at Remy tonight. Asked waiter since I would have gone for it if it had been an option, but the waiter pretended not to know about it. Perhaps it is some kind of high roller perk?
I stuck with the white truffles menu which I've been looking forward to.

It's new enough that Shoreside was basically reading me the info.

 

[bcwife76]

Yeah.....think we will pass.

 

[dragynally]

I bet this will be held in the chef's table room. If they still have it closed off. My friend had to eat there one day because of her allergies and food needs. Honestly I adore Remy and I am a duel income no kids house. That's still A LOT of money. $250pp I'd be down. But $650 is a cruise payment.

 

[MUN]

So much for Walt's concept of "a place where children and parents could have fun together." Yeah, OK, this was directed at why he built Disneyland, but the whole "Disney concept" is for families to do things together.

This just makes it more obvious that the current powers that be are out for the big bucks.

Don't fool yourself. Walt liked to make money. If you don't want to spend $650 for a "private" Remy dinner, nothing is going to force you.

 

[DisneyWonder'09]

Don't fool yourself. Walt liked to make money. If you don't want to spend $650 for a "private" Remy dinner, nothing is going to force you.

Absolutely! It does make me laugh when "good old Walt" is made out to be like a charity or benefactor! He was a showman and very good one at drawing people into his world of make believe and fantasy, projecting his business model of a place for everyone of all ages to be together but he was a businessman first and foremost! none of it was not for profit!

 

[Shanti]

Remy is already a 2-3 hour meal. Can you imagine how long this "special" dinner would likely last? Yawn.

 

[apple9117]

wow never heard of this...$650? outrageous!

 

[Buzzsawelp]

So much for Walt's concept of "a place where children and parents could have fun together." Yeah, OK, this was directed at why he built Disneyland, but the whole "Disney concept" is for families to do things together.

This just makes it more obvious that the current powers that be are out for the big bucks.

If it was all about families doing things together, Victoria & Albert, Palo & Remy would never exist.

 

[PowerHouse47]

soooooooo we did Remy in January, and upgraded beef and got Bolinger champagne for a pretty penny. If this is alcohol included, we are definitely going to try. I'm glad they are reaching out to offer high-end events. Cause this is exactly what my wife and I want in our anniversary cruise!

 

[kaseyC]

More options from Disney, I see. I expect this will do well. Many folks are willing to pay more for exclusive experiences especially those that remove them from the masses. That's why we are seeing more and more ships adding exclusive concierge areas - restaurants, bars, pools and pool decks. The new cabanas and hopper bus service in the parks. More and more families are utilizing the VIP tour guides.

 

[gmboy95]

Shoreside just called to inform me of a new special Remy 8 course dinner. The dinner is limited to 20 guests and is mostly seafood. Price is $650 per person....

I'm going to pass.

I wouldnt pay that if i needed the food to live

 

[gmboy95]

More options from Disney, I see. I expect this will do well. Many folks are willing to pay more for exclusive experiences especially those that remove them from the masses. That's why we are seeing more and more ships adding exclusive concierge areas - restaurants, bars, pools and pool decks. The new cabanas and hopper bus service in the parks. More and more families are utilizing the VIP tour guides.

sadly thius is becoming more and more a "thing"....i have no problem with how rich people want to pee away their money....my issue is that i wish as much was being placed on experiences that middle income folks can avail themselves of....it was a nice start the other day when i saw the new bus option to park hop, this was actually affordable

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Do they take Tables in wonderland

 

[RedSox68]

Geez, are they nuts!?! Sorry, but Disney Cruise Line does not seem the venue or cruise line to justify spending $1,300 for a two for dinner! That could pay for another cruise! If you are taking a family vacation, that type of money just wouldn't be in the family budget for most. Maybe a special gift for a honeymooning or anniversary couple, but otherwise not for us!

 

[PowerHouse47]

Hey, it will keep the talents of Chef Arnaud Lallement of l’Assiette Champenoise, and others like him, heck yes.

 

[timrousbeastie]

I would have gone for the elusive sea-food menu in an instant if it had been available last week. Instead, I enjoyed the white truffles menu with the champagne pairing. The cost was comparable, but it was one of the two best dining experiences I've enjoyed in my life (the other was at a 3 star Michelin restaurant). The steak with white truffles is shown below.

Just for the record, I drive a 15 year-old Toyota Corolla. Spending money on meals like these doesn't necessarily imply that you like to throw money away.