Interesting DCL Survey

[DISNEY FANTASY]

Just answered an interesting DCL Survey questions included when to know your MDR rotation, say in advance of cruise, Adult exclusive areas, age limits, the cost of Palo the cost of Remy, if we go, whats our comments on value also these questions on dress code in Palo and other services;-

Palo dress code Men: Nice jeans (no holes) with blazer, and camp style linen shirts (ex. Tommy Bahama shirts).
Women: Nice jeans (no holes), and Capri pants.
Age changes teenage children
Sweet Spot Dessert Event - A one of a kind dessert experience presenting some of the top delicacies in a wonderful adult exclusive setting at Palo / Remy. Desserts are presented table side and/or plated with the option of incorporating a special champagne pairing menu. This event would be a unique offering guests could book and would not be offered as part of Palo/Remy dinner. - Starting price of $50 per person

Palo Wine Tasting Menu - Sample an array of chef specialty dishes with specially selected wine pairings - starting price of $50 per person (in addition to $25 per person service charge)


Option A: For the standard price of a Disney Cruise...
Choose your stateroom category and, if desired, your specific stateroom
Choose Main or Second dinner seating for your dining rotation - as a reminder, your dining rotation indicates the dining venue where you are scheduled to eat each night; Main dinner seating begins between 5:30 and 6:00pm and Second seating begins between 8:00 and 8:30pm
Deposit is due at time of booking with final payment due 90-150 days prior to cruise (depending on cruise length and room category)
Book up to 15 months prior to your cruise
Changes to reservation may be made as needed according to Terms and Conditions


Option B: For a discounted rate on a Disney Cruise (up to 20% off)...
Select a guaranteed stateroom type (Inside, Oceanview, or Verandah) but Disney Cruise Line assigns you to a category and stateroom based on availability
Disney Cruise Line assigns you to Main or Second dinner seating based on availability rotation - as a reminder, your dining rotation indicates the dining venue where you are scheduled to eat each night; Main dinner seating begins between 5:30 and 6:00pm and Second seating begins between 8:00 and 8:30pm
Full Payment is due at time of booking (Non-Refundable)
Book 1-2 months (at most) prior to your cruise
Changes to sail date, stateroom category, or names on the reservation are not permitted.

 

[MaryJaneP]

So are you an "A" or a "B"?

EDIT: Our family is more "A" than "B" and despite some of our own teenagers that do not meet the age restrictions, we still think there should be no changes to age restrictions currently in place.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

Wow very interesting!

Yes, knowing your dining rotation ahead of time would help so much with planning. I used to love it when it was easy to predict based on your party makeup.
Not crazy about dressing down Palo, but I understand.
Sign me up for the dessert event. Yes, yes and yes.

A and B don't sound TOO different than the options now.

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

Wow very interesting!

Yes, knowing your dining rotation ahead of time would help so much with planning. I used to love it when it was easy to predict based on your party makeup.
Not crazy about dressing down Palo, but I understand.
Sign me up for the dessert event. Yes, yes and yes.

A and B don't sound TOO different than the options now.

Agree about A and B but if you do the survey it is more about getting advance notice of things like MDR rotation or choosing it if you pay full price seems there working on *hooks* to get people to pay more earlier so you get the selection of rooms main and late, MDR rotation etc.

There is a review of all adult areas and if they should still be adult such as nightclubs pools beach and Palo, If to allow teenagers into Palo Dinner and brunch and at what age say allow 14+ in before 7.30pm. Relax clothes policy, I think there good ideas my kids are 18 and 15 on our next cruise means my son cant go, on RCL I could get my son in on their Palo type restaurant from 5.30pm to 7.30pm then Adults only. Currently we cant do three to Palo and my son go to MDR alone or get room service.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

I am definitely all for advance notice on dining rotation.

I'm pretty firmly in the camp of keeping adult things adult as well. My 16 year old daughter was so sad she couldn't go to Palo with us now that her brother can, but it's something to look forward to one day.

I wouldn't be against letting teenagers in only at specific times though. Then those that wanted to avoid that time could. My only fear there is that Brunch can be hard enough to get in as is. I hate to have 14 year olds taking the spots of adults in an adult venue.

 

[janoimagine]

I'm pretty firmly in the camp of keeping adult things adult as well.

Exactly, I am pretty sure I have the same survey a couple weeks ago after our Magic cruise ... I really disagree with dressing down the premier restaurants like Palo and Remy. A lot of people cruise for the romance and nostalgic aspect of days gone by, the last thing I want to see is a guy in a mickey shirt and flip flops at the table next to us when my wife and I are trying to have a nice night out.

 

[Andrew C]

Exactly, I am pretty sure I have the same survey a couple weeks ago after our Magic cruise ... I really disagree with dressing down the premier restaurants like Palo and Remy. A lot of people cruise for the romance and nostalgic aspect of days gone by, the last thing I want to see is a guy in a mickey shirt and flip flops at the table next to us when my wife and I are trying to have a nice night out.

I wonder how seriously they are thinking of actually doing something like this.

 

[janoimagine]

I wonder how seriously they are thinking of actually doing something like this.

A big part of me would like to think their is no possible way they would do this ... however ... I saw some people last voyage pretty upset because they were turned away for 'dress code' violations, even though the dress code is stated pretty much all over the place.

 

[Andrew C]

A big part of me would like to think their is no possible way they would do this ... however ... I saw some people last voyage pretty upset because they were turned away for 'dress code' violations, even though the dress code is stated pretty much all over the place.

There are areas for babies, kids, tweens, and teens. Leave the adult areas alone and keep them as nice/upscale as possible. Besides the service, that is one of the major reasons why I love DCL.

 

[Computer Magic]

There are areas for babies, kids, tweens, and teens. Leave the adult areas alone and keep them as nice/upscale as possible. Besides the service, that is one of the major reasons why I love DCL.

I agree, if they start dumping down the adult theme like WDW, I would stop going. There is enough for the family to do together. If anything, they need more adult themes.

 

[englanddg]

The only thing I'd wish they'd do is open up Remy and Palo to kids. Even if they just limited the hours (say, maybe lunches and brunches only?)

But, I understand why they don't. I just know my daughter likes to do fancy dinners, and she would be well behaved. So, it's a selfish wish.

 

[Andrew C]

The only thing I'd wish they'd do is open up Remy and Palo to kids. Even if they just limited the hours (say, maybe lunches and brunches only?)

But, I understand why they don't. I just know my daughter likes to do fancy dinners, and she would be well behaved. So, it's a selfish wish.

Embarrassing story about Remy. I was on my honeymoon in 2012 and it was our first night aboard the Fantasy. We booked Remy and we were so excited to enjoy a great meal there. The problem was I was not feeling well that whole day. Not sea-sickness because it started before we even boarded. Not sure what it was. During the 3rd course or so, I felt so sick I had to jump up from the table, fly past the server, and run into the bathroom. I was not able to go back. The server must of thought that they poisoned me or something until my wife told him it was not the food. We never got to re-schedule our reservation there so I definitely want to give it another try.

 

[Kingdom Konsultant]

Just answered an interesting DCL Survey questions included when to know your MDR rotation, say in advance of cruise, Adult exclusive areas, age limits, the cost of Palo the cost of Remy, if we go, whats our comments on value also these questions on dress code in Palo and other services;-

Palo dress code Men: Nice jeans (no holes) with blazer, and camp style linen shirts (ex. Tommy Bahama shirts).
Women: Nice jeans (no holes), and Capri pants.
I really enjoyed dressing up for dinner at Palo. I don't like the fact that they are relaxing the dress code this much.
Age changes teenage children- did they give an idea of the ages? I don't know that I like the idea of children in an adult only restaurant. There are a lot of adults that go for those purposes, to be able to enjoy dinner with other adults.

Sweet Spot Dessert Event - A one of a kind dessert experience presenting some of the top delicacies in a wonderful adult exclusive setting at Palo / Remy. Desserts are presented table side and/or plated with the option of incorporating a special champagne pairing menu. This event would be a unique offering guests could book and would not be offered as part of Palo/Remy dinner. - Starting price of $50 per person
This I would definitely do. I like the fact that they are trying to do more with Palo/Remy.

Palo Wine Tasting Menu - Sample an array of chef specialty dishes with specially selected wine pairings - starting price of $50 per person (in addition to $25 per person service charge) Again, I would definitely do something like this and I think a lot of my clients would too.


Option A: For the standard price of a Disney Cruise...
Choose your stateroom category and, if desired, your specific stateroom
Choose Main or Second dinner seating for your dining rotation - as a reminder, your dining rotation indicates the dining venue where you are scheduled to eat each night; Main dinner seating begins between 5:30 and 6:00pm and Second seating begins between 8:00 and 8:30pm
Deposit is due at time of booking with final payment due 90-150 days prior to cruise (depending on cruise length and room category)
Book up to 15 months prior to your cruise
Changes to reservation may be made as needed according to Terms and Conditions


Option B: For a discounted rate on a Disney Cruise (up to 20% off)...
Select a guaranteed stateroom type (Inside, Oceanview, or Verandah) but Disney Cruise Line assigns you to a category and stateroom based on availability
Disney Cruise Line assigns you to Main or Second dinner seating based on availability rotation - as a reminder, your dining rotation indicates the dining venue where you are scheduled to eat each night; Main dinner seating begins between 5:30 and 6:00pm and Second seating begins between 8:00 and 8:30pm
Full Payment is due at time of booking (Non-Refundable)
Book 1-2 months (at most) prior to your cruise
Changes to sail date, stateroom category, or names on the reservation are not permitted.

I would definitely go with option A. I don't like not being able to choose. I would pay the extra to have the freedom of choice.

Pam

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

There are things that could be done to please all, for example take Palo dinner. Now on RCI on there premium restaurants teenagers from 14 to 17 can join there parents on bookings from 5.30 to 7.30, after that it's adults only. Now my children are now 18 and 15 they have had a premium dinner on RCL and Palo dinner in our stateroom, but for my next cruise three of us can't have a meal in palo and leave my son aged 15 to go to the MDR on his own. So it will be two and two. Now you could allow teens say on the first hour, or on one night, it wouldn't effect others.

 

[Kingdom Konsultant]

There are things that could be done to please all, for example take Palo dinner. Now on RCI on there premium restaurants teenagers from 14 to 17 can join there parents on bookings from 5.30 to 7.30, after that it's adults only. Now my children are now 18 and 15 they have had a premium dinner on RCL and Palo dinner in our stateroom, but for my next cruise three of us can't have a meal in palo and leave my son aged 15 to go to the MDR on his own. So it will be two and two. Now you could allow teens say on the first hour, or on one night, it wouldn't effect others.

I agree with you on the first hour to allow teens to dine with their parents. I went through not being able to take my youngest daughter for some time before she was finally old enough to join us at Palo. We opted not to dine there until she was old enough. That was our personal decision. I am curious to see what their final decisions will be

Pam

 

[jaklgreen]

I would like to see them open up Palo brunch to teenagers. I always go to the brunch solo because my girls are not old enough and the restaurant is always mostly empty. I am sure they do not want to fill it too full but they could handle a few more people in there. My youngest is a big "foodie" and would love all of the food and dessert offered. The servers have been super nice and let me load up a plate of desserts and they foil wrap it for me to take to my daughter. Teenagers should know how to behave in public so I do not see what difference it would make to other diners if they are eating there too. If anyone starts acting up then kick them out(adult or child). As far as the dress code, as long as people are covered up and not in swimsuits or tank tops, I am fine with any kind of pants and shirt. I really do not pay much attention to what others wear unless it really stands out like too much cleavage or hairy chest(yuck )

 

[MaryJaneP]

There are things that could be done to please all, for example take Palo dinner. Now on RCI on there premium restaurants teenagers from 14 to 17 can join there parents on bookings from 5.30 to 7.30, after that it's adults only. Now my children are now 18 and 15 they have had a premium dinner on RCL and Palo dinner in our stateroom, but for my next cruise three of us can't have a meal in palo and leave my son aged 15 to go to the MDR on his own. So it will be two and two. Now you could allow teens say on the first hour, or on one night, it wouldn't effect others.

We would like our teenagers to experience Palo/Remy too, but my problem with any change is two fold. First, what is the new cutoff age? 12? 13? What about those 11 year olds? Second, a seating at 7:30 would not get done dining until much later, and thereby affecting all the adults hoping for an adult dining experience. We hope they do not change things.

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

We would like our teenagers to experience Palo/Remy too, but my problem with any change is two fold. First, what is the new cutoff age? 12? 13? What about those 11 year olds? Second, a seating at 7:30 would not get done dining until much later, and thereby affecting all the adults hoping for an adult dining experience. We hope they do not change things.

I think you need to cut off say 14 and all out by 7.30 so reservations say at 6pm or open earlier at 5.30 pm.

 

[Bolna]

While I personally would not mind teenagers at Palo or Remy, I am not in favour of changing the policy. Considering that it can be difficult enough to get Palo (and I guess also Remy) reservations, especially for first time cruisers I think it makes sense to limit the number of guests eligible. Those spaces were designed for only adults, so space was allocated accordingly. I would hate if a change in policy would then lead to tables being closer in order to get more guests in. And even if there are spaces hold back for booking once onboard, first time cruisers also are the last to be able to pick their boarding time, so most likely will board later. First timers are already at an disadvantage now and I think if you make their experience worse, it might leave a sour taste for them (and I am saying this as a first timer who never felt all these restrictions as my first cruise was with a CC member, so we got to book Palo earlier than 75 days).

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

While I personally would not mind teenagers at Palo or Remy, I am not in favour of changing the policy. Considering that it can be difficult enough to get Palo (and I guess also Remy) reservations, especially for first time cruisers I think it makes sense to limit the number of guests eligible. Those spaces were designed for only adults, so space was allocated accordingly. I would hate if a change in policy would then lead to tables being closer in order to get more guests in. And even if there are spaces hold back for booking once onboard, first time cruisers also are the last to be able to pick their boarding time, so most likely will board later. First timers are already at an disadvantage now and I think if you make their experience worse, it might leave a sour taste for them (and I am saying this as a first timer who never felt all these restrictions as my first cruise was with a CC member, so we got to book Palo earlier than 75 days).

I understand since the price went up the number of bookings has fallen off quite fast on a number of cruises.