tarzan_rocks
01-07-2008, 02:33 PM
I have been reading everyone’s questions, deliberations and responses regarding Palo over the past several months. You all have such good things to say about it. However, I still can’t decide if it’s for me or not.
My first inclination was to not consider it at all because of the additional cost. I mean, I’m paying so much already for the cruise, why would I choose to pay extra for something already offered for free? Then I read all the raving reviews and people saying that it’s a must-do on the DCL.
Okay, I’m seeing a pattern. Yes, it’s only $10 per person more plus tip. That’s not outrageous; especially considering I have an on-board credit that I don’t otherwise have plans for. So I started looking a little deeper into it.
I should say that the Animator’s Palate, Triton’s and Parrot Cay rotational dining restaurants look spectacular. Looking at the pictures, descriptions and sample menus on the DCL website, I can tell I will love these restaurants. I’m a big fan of Disney restaurant theming and the menus all have things that appeal to me.
That said, I do not wish to miss any of the rotational dining experiences. That got me looking into the possibility of brunch. I can’t seem to find a sample brunch menu. Do they have a traditional brunch menu with made-to-order omelets, etc?
You see, the dinner menu is intimidating to me. I don’t eat seafood. I’m not a fan of gourmet and I don’t drink wine. I feel like Palo dinner is perfectly wonderful but perhaps I’m not the target demographic. My thinking is if brunch is a little more traditional then maybe it would be a way for me to experience the unique Palo service and spectacular views with a menu I could enjoy.
To put it in perspective, our fanciest dining happens during our two to five trips to WDW each year. Our favorites are ‘Ohana, Chef Mickey’s, Whispering Canyon, Tony’s Town Square, Nine Dragons and Trail’s End. Other than that the fanciest we get is an Outback Steakhouse or Olive Garden once a year or so for a special occasion.
Any and all advice is welcome. Remember, I’m not asking if Palo is wonderful or not. Clearly it is. So based on what you know about Palo and what I described about myself, would you recommend Palo for me? If so, how/when might you recommend I do it? One other thing. Those of you who have followed my posts over the last several months know that being away from the kids is not really all that desirable for us. We would rather spend our vacation time with them than away from them. This could easily be our only Disney Cruise and I’d hate to miss out on Palo if it is everything it’s cracked up to be. So we’d be willing to let Nana and Papa take the kids to brunch at Beach Blanket one day while we go to Palo. We’re thinking the day we are docked at Nassau would be the best day for us since we won’t be getting off the ship and since other people will, it might be easier to get a reservation.
Other perhaps relevant information: This will be our first Disney Cruise. We are sailing the four-day cruise on the Wonder in June. It will be me, my wife, my daughter (5) and son (2). We’ll also be traveling with my parents and my brother’s family of four.
Thanks for taking the time.
tr
My first inclination was to not consider it at all because of the additional cost. I mean, I’m paying so much already for the cruise, why would I choose to pay extra for something already offered for free? Then I read all the raving reviews and people saying that it’s a must-do on the DCL.
Okay, I’m seeing a pattern. Yes, it’s only $10 per person more plus tip. That’s not outrageous; especially considering I have an on-board credit that I don’t otherwise have plans for. So I started looking a little deeper into it.
I should say that the Animator’s Palate, Triton’s and Parrot Cay rotational dining restaurants look spectacular. Looking at the pictures, descriptions and sample menus on the DCL website, I can tell I will love these restaurants. I’m a big fan of Disney restaurant theming and the menus all have things that appeal to me.
That said, I do not wish to miss any of the rotational dining experiences. That got me looking into the possibility of brunch. I can’t seem to find a sample brunch menu. Do they have a traditional brunch menu with made-to-order omelets, etc?
You see, the dinner menu is intimidating to me. I don’t eat seafood. I’m not a fan of gourmet and I don’t drink wine. I feel like Palo dinner is perfectly wonderful but perhaps I’m not the target demographic. My thinking is if brunch is a little more traditional then maybe it would be a way for me to experience the unique Palo service and spectacular views with a menu I could enjoy.
To put it in perspective, our fanciest dining happens during our two to five trips to WDW each year. Our favorites are ‘Ohana, Chef Mickey’s, Whispering Canyon, Tony’s Town Square, Nine Dragons and Trail’s End. Other than that the fanciest we get is an Outback Steakhouse or Olive Garden once a year or so for a special occasion.
Any and all advice is welcome. Remember, I’m not asking if Palo is wonderful or not. Clearly it is. So based on what you know about Palo and what I described about myself, would you recommend Palo for me? If so, how/when might you recommend I do it? One other thing. Those of you who have followed my posts over the last several months know that being away from the kids is not really all that desirable for us. We would rather spend our vacation time with them than away from them. This could easily be our only Disney Cruise and I’d hate to miss out on Palo if it is everything it’s cracked up to be. So we’d be willing to let Nana and Papa take the kids to brunch at Beach Blanket one day while we go to Palo. We’re thinking the day we are docked at Nassau would be the best day for us since we won’t be getting off the ship and since other people will, it might be easier to get a reservation.
Other perhaps relevant information: This will be our first Disney Cruise. We are sailing the four-day cruise on the Wonder in June. It will be me, my wife, my daughter (5) and son (2). We’ll also be traveling with my parents and my brother’s family of four.
Thanks for taking the time.
tr