Some food items like cheese now chargeable.
Photo credit DCL FB page.
Photo credit DCL FB page.
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Room Service Menus Changed
- Thread starter DISNEY FANTASY
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wogwog
Well-Known Member
Another example of DCL getting cheap. First the alcohol policy change, now this. Little by little DCL slides toward RC at higher prices.
With me it is principle and I dislike the trend. Two glasses of wine on a cruise is all I do and I have never ordered room service. I have sailed as many as 7 and 8 cruises the last several years. We live in Florida and get discounts of course. Before last year all but one would usually be DCL. 2015 was three DCL, one RC and three Celebrity. On the calendar so far in 2016 is one DCL and four Celebrity. DCL is not so much better to justify the price let alone to cut amenities. I will only give an exception for a cruiser with children. DCL still excels over all others for the kids.
For adults, they do not excel over other cruise lines and are slipping more every year.
ajrwdwgirl
Premium Member
That is a bummer, that is something my husband and I enjoyed ordering (us being from Wisconsin and all....). Seriously though, it was a nice snack and fairly low carb too.
disney4life2008
Well-Known Member
Anyone have pictures of the chicken tenders and burgers?
Nmoody1
Well-Known Member
I feel over the years the food has dumbed down, the service has slipped (only ever so slightly), and now an increase in up charge food items... its a shame.
I remember when you used to be able to get snacks in bar areas such as nachos - for free - all evening. Nuts/snacks would be presented immediately and on the top decks cast members would walk around offering fruit. Small things, but when you are paying some of the highest prices on the seven seas then these things should not be allowed to slip.
It's a shame! I understand that disney are a business and not a charity, but if they have managed to provide cheese plates free for 17 years, why change now.
It will be very interesting going forward what up charge options get introduced as the other ships go into dry dock... I'm pretty sure Vanellope's is just the beginning!
I remember when you used to be able to get snacks in bar areas such as nachos - for free - all evening. Nuts/snacks would be presented immediately and on the top decks cast members would walk around offering fruit. Small things, but when you are paying some of the highest prices on the seven seas then these things should not be allowed to slip.
It's a shame! I understand that disney are a business and not a charity, but if they have managed to provide cheese plates free for 17 years, why change now.
It will be very interesting going forward what up charge options get introduced as the other ships go into dry dock... I'm pretty sure Vanellope's is just the beginning!
Yes I think we will see more, maybe an increase in recommended tips next, other lines reduced the quality of there coffee to force you to buy more at there places like Cove Cafe.
disney4life2008
Well-Known Member
Thank you. A lot of people complain about this type of food but man, I would eat this all day and night and then more!!!! From observation, the food presentation looks more organized (and real) than Carnival. I have only been on Carnival, and outside of the grill the food is overly hit or miss.
Sans Souci
Well-Known Member
So, did they get rid of the "All Hands on Deck" cheese platter and are offering up this $38 cheese and fruit plate instead, or it just a new item?
It's a new item and whilst AHOD is off menu, it's like the Mickey Bars you can still get it.
Sans Souci
Well-Known Member
EpcotCenter82
Active Member
Appears that DCL received numerous complaints about the all hands on deck cheese plate being discontinued. The Disney Cruise Line blog is reporting that the item has been returned to the room service menu.
http://disneycruiselineblog.com/201...to-the-disney-cruise-lines-room-service-menu/
http://disneycruiselineblog.com/201...to-the-disney-cruise-lines-room-service-menu/
ajrwdwgirl
Premium Member
I like how DCL blamed it on a printing error. 
Seriously, though I'm glad they are bringing that option back.
Seriously, though I'm glad they are bringing that option back.
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
DCL says it was a mistake....hmmm..
A massive fuss on nothing, it never went I the first place as per my prior post, it could still be ordered. Yes the page didn't have it on, but you could order it.
It was.
wdwstateofmind
Well-Known Member
First thing I noticed on our last cruise in September was the nuts. The only time I got them without asking was from the head bartender at the pub who just appreciated my 'company' before it got busy on a few days. The bar buffet also wasn't as impressive and not refilled as quickly as previous times. IMHO, the minute you stop giving things to the drinkers, who spend more than most since a beer is 7 or 8 dollars, you can tell they are starting to nickel and dime everything.