Dining on the Disney Fantasy

A look at all of the great options for Dining on the Disney Fantasy:

Is food the best part of a Disney cruise? It’s hard to say, since there are so many great things going on. But the dining options are definitely a highlight! Not only are there some great food and drink choices, the themeing of the restaurants is done really well and each ship has some unique locations.

Most of your meals are included on a Disney Cruise, unless you opt to visit a specialty restaurant (alcoholic beverages are an extra cost). You go through a dining rotation for the nights you are on board, so you get a chance to visit all 3 of the main locations. There are also quick service options, a number of bars and lounges, and more.

While the Disney Fantasy has a little bit of overlap with its sister ship, the Disney Dream, it also has plenty of unique restaurants and dining options. Let’s take a look at all of your choices for dining on the Disney Fantasy!

There is also a magical touch that happens in this restaurant! Pay attention to your surroundings. Those flowers will bloom throughout the night and you’ll notice changes in the lighting and other details. It’s subtle but really neat.

Disney describes the menu as market-fresh ingredients and “edible flowerings,” though I didn’t think the menu was anything too unique. Some of the dishes we enjoyed here included the lobster ravioli, ahi tuna tower, tomato soup, sea bass and risotto, prime rib, pork tenderloin, orange yoghurt cake, and raspberry mousse.

In some ways the themeing feels a little bit “generic,” but if you look closely there are many fun details! The main films which inspire this restaurant are Cinderella, Snow White, and Beauty and the Beast. There are some gorgeous murals on the wall. It’s a large restaurant so you might not be able to see everything from where you’re seated – I recommend getting up to walk around and explore a bit during or after your meal.

Some of the dishes I’ve enjoyed here include the lobster and shrimp appetizer, Salmon Royale, Conchiglie Pasta, Filet Steak, creme brulee, and my personal favorite – the Grand Marnier Soufflé.

While the menu is not my favorite of Disney Cruise Line dining overall, I do this this location probably has the best dessert menu!

There are TV screens throughout the room, where Crush makes an appearance and interacts with guests as they eat.  We were actually seated in the center of the room and were really too far away to be able to hear what was going on, so that was a little disappointing.

When you do a 7-night cruise, you typically get to dine in Animator’s Palate a second time. The show is different that time around (I’ve only experienced this on the Wonder, so I’m not sure what it is like on the Fantasy!).

The menu here is the same on all 4 of the ships, so I can say I’ve tried quite a number of dishes! They do have one of my favorite appetizers here – the Black Truffle Pasta Purseittes. I will order this every time.

We’ve also had serrano ham with Manchego cheese, smoked salmon tartar, tomato tarte, chicken and walnut salad, butternut squash soup, potato soup, Pennette Bolognese, Ginger-Teriyaki dusted Angus Beef Tenderloin, grilled tuna steak, herb-crusted pork chop, Cookies n Cream Sundae, chocolate fudge cheesecake, crunchy walnut cake, and the Lemon Icebox Pie.

The dishes have a lot of tropical flavors, so expect things like fruit, seafood, and jerk spices. There are a few fun drink specials too! Some of the dishes we’ve enjoyed here include a vegetable samosa, marinated shrimp, chilled mango soup, crab cake, carrot soup, “Jack’s Treasure of the Seas” (pasta with shrimp and scallops), jerk chicken, fruit cobbler, bananas in paradise cake, and a rum-soaked chocolate cake.

The restaurant is the same on the Magic, Wonder, Fantasy, and Dream. It has an Italian dinner available as well as a brunch on select days. While I didn’t dine at Palo aboard the Fantasy, I have been there on the Wonder and Magic for the Palo brunch.

I personally love the brunch option – I don’t have to miss a main dining room meal, and there is a pretty amazing spread for brunch. Please note that Palo is adults only for both brunch and dinner (ages 18+).

Remy

This is another signature restaurant which requires an extra fee – even more upscale than Palo. Remy is the ultimate fine dining experience with French cuisine. There is also a very extensive wine list. I have not had the chance to dine here myself, but I did get to tour the restaurant to see the inside.

The decor is very elegant and French, with lots of great little details. The restaurant’s namesake is included in very subtle details. During longer cruises Remy also offers a champagne brunch and a “dessert experience” in addition to dinner.

It’s a great spot to get breakfast and lunch. I personally really like breakfast here as there are so many options.

You’ll find Luigi’s Pizza, Tow Mater’s Grill (things like burgers, chicken fingers, and fries), Fillmore’s Favorites (more health-conscious options such as salads and wraps), and Ramone’s Cantina (tacos).

Ramone’s was not yet open on the Fantasy when we sailed, but once or twice we grabbed something here. I actually had a panini that was pretty good! And you typically can’t go wrong with chicken fingers and fries.

Cove Cafe

While basic coffee and tea are included with your cruise, if you want a specialty coffee you can pay extra. The place to do that is the Cove Cafe! They have a number of drinks, including lattes, mochas, specialty iced teas, and more. A fun magical touch – your latte may come with a Disney character on top!

Then you have La Piazza (Italian), Ooh La La (French Champagne Bar), O’Gill’s Pub (Irish), and The Tube (England). Spain only gets the bathrooms here, but they are some of the prettiest bathrooms you’ve ever seen.

There are a few other bars or lounges around the ship too. These include Meridian, Bon Voyage, Preludes (outside the theater), and several pool bars.