Exquisite Dining: Adults-Only Culinary Offerings Aboard Disney Cruise Line

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CELEBRATION, Fla. — Distinctive, adults-only dining experiences whisk guests away to an epicurean delight aboard Disney Cruise Line. Available as alternatives to the normal rotational dining experiences, these refined culinary adventures are reserved for guests ages 18 and older.

Restaurants with incredible ocean views, rich décor and top-notch cuisine add to the diverse dining venues aboard Disney Cruise Line. These beautiful dining rooms are intimate, adult-exclusive and offer sophisticated elegance and impeccable service.

Palo – Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy

Named after the colorful poles that line the canals of Venice, Palo offers a superlative dining experience in a sophisticated atmosphere reserved exclusively for adults. At this elegant restaurant, guests are invited to indulge in a menu of delectable modern Italian cuisine, classic reserve wines and superior service.

Palo provides an unforgettable dinner experience at sea. Stylish furnishings, Frette linens, custom art, warm wood tones and a color palate of rich red, green and gold jewel tones create a refined, Italian-inspired décor.

The restaurant’s wine list includes about 90 labels from all regions of Italy, including a sparkling Prosecco, a lush red Barolo made just for Palo, and some of the best Super Tuscans. The signature Balsamic Grande cocktail features vodka, a splash of five-year-old balsamic vinegar and fresh muddled strawberries. After dinner, a traditional grappa is offered.

In addition to romantic dinners, Palo offers an adults-only Champagne brunch on sea days and select port days. The brunch features made-to-order entrées, seafood, a selection of international cheeses, fresh breads and pastries, desserts, champagne and mimosas.

Reservations are required for all Palo dining experiences. There is an additional charge for dinner and brunch, plus the cost of alcoholic beverages.

Remy – Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy

With gourmet cuisine by two award-winning chefs and a unique approach to wine service, Remy on the Disney Fantasy and the Disney Dream melds classic and contemporary styles in a sophisticated dining concept exclusively for guests age 18 and older. From the moment guests walk through the door at Remy, they are transported to a fine French dining experience.

Chef Arnaud Lallement from l’Assiette Champenoise, a Michelin three-star restaurant just outside Reims, France, and Chef Scott Hunnel from award-winning Victoria & Albert’s at Walt Disney World Resort collaborated to create a French-inspired menu featuring superior products and seasonal ingredients sourced from around the world.

Dinner at Remy is a lavish and leisurely affair, starting with a signature chilled Taittinger Champagne cocktail made tableside, followed by eight to nine small courses complemented by a stellar wine list. Lallement’s cuisine is simple and stylish, earning l’Assiette Champenoise three stars from Michelin – the highest possible honor. Hunnel’s innovative dishes garnered Victoria & Albert’s the coveted AAA Five Diamonds, a rating accorded a mere 0.19 percent of restaurants in North America and the Caribbean.

Polished touches at Remy include a tableside trolley for serving international cheeses and decanting stations for wines. Guests may order from two tastings menus that include wine pairings, or order a la carte from the menu.

With a subtle nod to the hit Disney•Pixar film “Ratatouille” and its petite French star Remy, the softly lit main dining room with seating for 80 is designed in art nouveau style. The famous Remy character is subtly and artfully integrated into the design. Tables are elegantly set with Frette linens, Riedel glassware, Christofle silverware and Bernadaud china made exclusively for Remy, with gracious accents such as purse stools for women’s handbags.

A private Chef’s Table dining room, Chez Gusteau (inspired by the fictional Paris restaurant in “Ratatouille”), seats eight. The intimate room is furnished with rich décor inspired by the film— bold, red carpet, chairs and drapes with touches of gold, opulent chandeliers, and scenes of Paris on the walls. Guests also may dine in the glass-walled wine room amid more than 900 bottles of wine.

Once dinner is booked and guests are on board, they are invited to meet with a sommelier in Remy’s glass-walled wine room to taste and pre-select their wines for the evening. The restaurant offers two wine lists: a special French list with 200 vintages from most every region in France, and Remy’s Vault, a separate and exclusive wine list with rare wines from all over the world. Select wines from the French list also are available by the glass.

Remy offers an elegant Champagne brunch on sea days and select port days. The brunch features a decadent six-course French-inspired meal and a selection of Champagnes to perfectly pair with each dish.

Reservations are required for all Remy dining experiences. There is an additional charge for dinner and brunch, plus the cost of alcoholic beverages.

Palo Steakhouse – Disney Wish

Palo Steakhouse on the Disney Wish is an evolution of the Palo restaurant Disney cruisers know and love, now combining the relaxed sophistication of authentic Italian dining with the classic refinement of a modern steakhouse in a genteel setting inspired by Cogsworth, the tale’s majordomo-turned-enchanted-clock.

An elegant, welcoming environment with spectacular ocean views off the back of the ship, the venue offers a warm, luxurious palette of rich woods and shining metals, along with artwork and details hinting at ornate clocks, pendulums and gears. A private dining room is available for more intimate gatherings of up to 12 guests.

At Palo Steakhouse, guests choose from a selection of exquisite Italian dishes and the world’s best steaks, from the most elite American prime cuts to melt-in-your-mouth Australian wagyu to succulent Japanese Kobe and Miyazaki beefs. The show-stopping menu pairs with the finest Italian wines and bold craft beers ­— and for dessert, a fan-favorite indulgence: signature Palo chocolate souffle, prepared fresh-to-order and served piping hot with luscious vanilla bean and chocolate sauces.

Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallement

Enchanté on the Disney Wish offers the most luxurious dining experience on board, featuring a gourmet menu crafted by three Michelin-starred Chef Arnaud Lallement of L’Assiette Champenoise, near Reims, France — one of the culinary masterminds behind the French-inspired fine-dining experience at Remy aboard the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.

This romantic and intimate venue plays off the dazzling candlelight and lavish hospitality of the film’s candelabra maitre d’, Lumiere, with shimmering light fixtures and illuminations giving life to the two intimate dining areas and private 10-seat dining room. Stunning ocean views complement an elegant infusion of soft blues and metallic embellishments.

The menu features superior products and seasonal ingredients sourced from around the world to create an exceptional ensemble of international dishes, masterfully developed with the passion, philosophy and expertise of Chef Lallement. From the moment they enter the glittering champagne room, guests are swept up in a sumptuous journey marked by consummate cuisine, superlative wines and first-class service.

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