One of the best parts of Disney cruising is that food is included in the cost of the cruise. A few select options involve spending additional money but it’s doable to eat all your meals and snacks without spending extra.
I’ve sailed on five out of the six of Disney’s cruise ships. Here’s everything you need to know about dining on the Disney Wish.
Main Dining Room Dining
The Disney Wish has three main dining rooms: Worlds of Marvel, Arendelle and 1923.
Main Dining Room Overview
- Rotational Dining: Like all Disney Cruise Line ships, the Wish has rotational dining, which means you’ll dine in a different restaurant each night and your servers will rotate with you.
- What’s Included (and not): All food in the main dining rooms is included in the cruise cost. Alcoholic beverages and specialty drinks are extra.
- DCL Navigator App: The Disney Cruise Line Navigator App contains info on your dining rotation, gives menu previews and more. Download it for free from the Apple App or the Google Play stores.
- Dress Code: The general dress code for main dining rooms is cruise casual, so shorts and t-shirts are okay. There is usually one pirate-themed night and at least one optional dress-up night, depending on the length of the cruise.
- Other Info: Two evening seatings are scheduled for around 6 and 8 pm. There is typically one table service restaurant open for breakfast and lunch. See my Best Tip below for when you should absolutely opt for the lunch table service during your cruise.
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Worlds of Marvel
- Vibe: Futuristic, Marvel-themed dinner and a show that’s played on digital screens around the dining room. The Marvel theming was the star of the show.
- Fun for the Kids: In-person visit from a Marvel character at the end of the meal.
- Food: Hodgepodge of foods representing the places the movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are set. Examples include bao buns, crispy shrimp, seafood pasta, chicken schnitzel, and a donut sundae. The food was solid, but nothing I got overly excited about.
- What you should know: The lighting is dim and the volume is pretty loud, so focusing on anything other than the entertainment isn’t really an option. And, if you’re not into the Marvel universe, it may be a bit much.
Arendelle
- Vibe: A Frozen Dining Adventure – Frozen-themed dining with a fun backstory. The show picks up where Frozen II leaves off, celebrating Anna and Kristof’s engagement. This is similar to Rapunzel’s Royal Table on the Magic.
- Fun for the Kids: Dining room theme: Anna and Kristof’s engagement party.
- Food: Predictably, the Nordic-themed menu features dishes like Jarlsberg cheese and ham tart, carrot soup, braised meatballs on a bed of egg noodles.
- What you should know: The show is in three parts, so the entertainment is not continuous as you enjoy your meal. The stage is in the center of the room: the idea is that guests will be able to see the show from anywhere in the dining room. The tables on the outer perimeter of the restaurant will naturally get less of a good view. The characters are fun and funny, and the whole experience is lighthearted and whimsical. You do have to be at least a little bit into the whole Frozen experience, though.
1923
- Vibe: Named for the year the Walt Disney Company was founded, the menu is California-inspired, and the decor is a nod to early animation history.
- Fun for the Kids: Animation on the walls, but bring the kids favorite “distraction” with you if they need something more interactive.
- Food: This one was my favorite. Elevated starters like burrata, rack of lamb, filet mignon and Fuji apple cheesecake make this dining experience top-notch.
- What you should know: 1923 is split into two dining rooms, the Walt Disney and the Roy Disney. When you are lining up for dinner, it’s helpful to know what side your table is on but you won’t know that unless you’re already familiar with the dining room layout or you’ve taken the time to ask. While annoying to be in the wrong line (been there, done that!), both lines move quickly. The only restaurant downside is that the tables are uncomfortably close, making the dining room crowded.
Marceline Market
Marceline Market is the Disney Wish’s buffet restaurant on Deck 11, which serves breakfast and lunch. The venue is named for the small Missouri town where Walt Disney grew up.
The food is solid and highly varied, so no matter what you like for breakfast or lunch, it’s probably on the buffet. Look for “made-to-order” stations for a fresher, more customized experience.
SheBuysTravel Tip: Marceline Market is crowded during embarkation day, lunch and breakfast on port days.
Quick Service Dining
Find Mickey & Friends Festival of Foods on Deck 11, which is several food stands in one central spot. You’ll find burgers, hotdogs, pizza, BBQ, tacos, and Disney’s iconic soft-serve ice cream stations. There’s always vanilla and chocolate, and the other flavors are switched out periodically so that you usually hit something new. My favorite is banana.
The on-deck food offerings allow you to grab quick food to eat at one of the tables on deck if you want to eat in your bathing suit or take it back to your stateroom.
Adults Only Dining
The Disney Wish has two 18+ paid dining options, both inspired by Beauty and Beast: Palo Steakhouse and Enchanté.
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Adults Only Dining Overview
- Reservations Required: Reservations are required so try to make reservations before you sail. If not, visit the dining venue in person on the first day of the cruise to inquire.
- What’s Included (and not): These restaurants are not included in the cost of your cruise. Plan anywhere from $50 and more per person plus alcohol and tips.
- Dress Code: Formal or semi-formal attire is recommended. Dress casual attire with a polished look is permitted (such as dress pants, jeans in good condition, collared shirts and blouses, and lifestyle shoes). Clothing such as t-shirts, swimwear, and sports attire is not permitted.
- Cancellations: Cancel 24 hours in advance or you will incur prix-fixe fees.
SheBuysTravel Tip: There’s a delightful Beauty and the Beast-themed space called The Rose with ocean views that sits at the entrance of Enchanté and Palo Steakhouse. You do not have to have dining reservations to order a drink at The Rose.
Palo Steakhouse
I 1000 percent recommend Palo Brunch. If you’re going to spend extra money on anything on board, this should be it.
- Food: Italian and Modern Steakhouse
- Availability: Dinner every night of the cruise and lunch on sea days
- Price: Prix Fixe menu upcharge of $50 per person not including alcohol and gratuity
- What you should know: I recommend dining at sunset when you’ll have access to a sommelier and an extensive list of Italian wines.
Enchanté
Enchanté’s Chef Lallement is a three Michelin-starred chef from Reims, France, who also curated the menu for Remy, the French restaurant on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.
- Food: French inspired
- Availability: Dinner every night of the cruise and brunch on sea days
- Price: Expect to pay about $125 per person, plus extra for tips and alcohol
- What you should know: Enchanté is for serious foodies with an adventurous palate and not for picky eaters or anyone with extensive dietary restrictions.
Is Disney Wish Adult Dining for Me?
You’re not missing out if you don’t opt for the paid extras, although Palo Steakhouse is a lovely experience that’s a good value.
Room Service
Most room service items on the Disney Wish are included in the cost of your cruise. A variety of soups, salads, pizza, sandwiches, and desserts can be delivered to your room 24 hours a day. Really.
Certain items on the room service menu are not free, so make sure you’re paying attention when you order. Alcohol, canned soda, and snacks like candy and popcorn aren’t included.
SheBuysTravel Tip: You can usually order a Mickey ice cream bar and a cheese plate from room service, even though neither is on the menu.
Disney Cruise Line Insider Dining Tips
Here’s something I always do on a Disney Cruise. It may or may not fit your ideas of on-board dining, but this is one of my best tips.
Best Tip
If you’re hungry on embarkation day, skip the buffet and enjoy a table service lunch at the sit-down restaurant. There will be one restaurant open for lunch. Most passengers make a beeline for the buffet or the pool deck. We don’t eat breakfast the morning of the cruise, so we’re ready to nosh when we get on board. Table service lunch is elevated, relaxing, and gives us that right start to the cruise we’ve come to love after 10 Disney cruises under our belts.
More Tips
- Opt for second seating: This means you’ll be sitting down to dinner at around 8 pm but it gives a nice cushion between getting on board after a day in port and sitting down to your evening meal. The later dining is usually less crowded because most families with young kids opt to eat early.
- Order more than one entree or appetizer: The dining room staff is pleased to let you try multiple dishes.
- Get the off-menu dessert: Mickey ice cream bars are always an available off-menu dessert item.
- Enjoy the company or request a private table: You may be seated at a larger table with another group. Although Disney does their best to seat you with someone you’ll have something in common with – on a recent cruise on the Fantasy, we were sitting with a family with two teen boys (we have two teen boys). If it’s not working for you, you can request your own table.
- Make changes: When you board the ship, check with the dining staff if you have questions about your seating or want to make changes.
Last Tip
Check out the kids menu for dessert selections. They’re different and sometimes offer different confections adults like, too, such as red velvet cake. Disney Cruise Line is also known to be extremely accommodating and I’ve heard that if you ask for a dessert from another dining room’s menu you can get it, although I’ve never done it myself.
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