474 Disney Cruise Line - Dream Food

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 474 for Sunday 8th October 2023.

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On this week's show Jayne discusses the dining options aboard her recent Disney Dream cruise with a focus on the dining rotation offered exclusively by Disney.

Jayne had three restaurants that each offered distinct experiences and menus - Royal Palace, Animator's Palate & Enchanted Garden.

Formal night!

Over the course of her 7 night cruise Jayne was able to experience each restaurant twice with a third visit to the Royal Palace.

Jayne and her husband Simon especially enjoyed the experience at Animator's Palate on their second visit when Simon's artistic skills were put to the test.

Jayne's artwork!

With their amazing servers Roberto & Jayson

With Simon's artwork

Over the course of their cruise they enjoyed a variety of foods and used the opportunity to indulge and try something for the first time - tune in to hear more about their culinary adventure!

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471 Disney Dream Cruise from Southampton

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast - show number 471 for Sunday 17th September 2023.

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On this week's show, Jayne chats about her recent cruise on the Disney Dream from Southampton in the UK.

This was Jayne's first Disney cruise and in fact her first cruise ever! So what did she think and is she now hooked?

In this show Jayne talked through her experience when boarding the ship from those all important first impressions to...

Just stepped aboard

Disney Dream atrium

...her first priorities when on board, which involved an all important coffee to stop and take it all in!

Checking out the Navigator app to get acclimatised

And of course her stateroom!

Along with the very important job of decorating the door with magnets!

And of course, it's in all the details that Disney excel.

Donald in charge!

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303 - Disney Cruising and The Disney Dining Plan

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 303 for Sunday 8th March 2020. If you want to listen, whilst reading these notes, just click the player below or alternatively find us on iTunes, Libsyn, Stitcher Radio or via any good podcast catching app. 
Coming up on this week's show, we have a guest interview, a discussion on Mulan and then the cherry on our show sundae is a discussion about the many tiers on the Disney Dining Plan. 

Erin Foster of the Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line

As Michelle is going on a Disney Cruise, we thought it would be fun to have an expert to discuss life on the ocean waves. So who better than our good friend Erin.

On the show, is talks in general about the Disney Cruise Line as well as answering some of Michelle's questions regarding ports and dining. 

 

Mulan
We discuss that a sneak peek of Mulan is going to available in the parks from Friday 20th March 2020 and the film is released in the UK and USA on 27th March 2020. If you haven't seen these clips - why not take a peek now! Click on these links to view now!

Mulan - A sneak peek!

Official Trailer 

Disney Dining Plan
We then move on to talk about the changes to the Disney Dining Plan - these are detailed below.

Quick Service Dining Plan
$55 per adult
2 counter service meals
2 snacks
A refillable mug

Standard Dining Plan
$78.01
One counter service meal
One sit-down meal 
Two snacks
A refillable mug

Disney Dining Plan Plus
$94.61
Two meals of your choice - whether counter or sit down
Two snacks
A refillable mug

Deluxe Disney Dining Plan
$119
Three meals of your choice - whether counter or sit down
Two snacks 
A refillable mug

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DDG 228 - Disney Cruise Line Palo Review

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 228 for Sunday 23rd September 2018. If you want to listen (whilst you read these notes) click the hand audio player below or head to your usual podcast catching place.

Coming up on todays show, Michelle is joined by frequent guest, friend and Disney-travel blogger Becky Manion. Becky has been visiting Walt Disney World for many years but having experienced her first Disney Cruise a few years ago, she is now addicted! So when Michelle wanted to talk about upscale dining on the Cruise Line, she could think of no better guest. Find Becky via her blog what_becky_did

Firstly, why pay for an upscale dining experience when you can have breakfast buffet or table service style but also in your stateroom? By the end of this, hopefully you will know the answer!

Palo is bookable via the Disney Cruise Line activities section of the website. New cruisers can book 75 days before they set sail. Whereas previous cruisers can book between 90 and 120 days - depending on how many cruises you have been on. 

Luca the server Michelle had on her brunch

On the main show, we review the brunch and then jump to discussing some news. However, select Patreon supporters have an extra special extended show with a review of dinner and the upscale ice-cream parlors.    

On these show notes, we will exclusively focus on Palo. The first thing that strikes you is the beautiful surroundings. It is an incredibly adult atmosphere and the tones of the reflect the beauty of Italy. The food offerings are two fold - there are cold and hot options available. These are unlimited and you are welcome to hop between the two. The price includes a mimosa on arrival.

The cold buffet area consists of four tables; breads, seafood, cheese and meats then desserts. The tables literally groan due to the weight of their bounty!

After enjoying everything, you can then move to the hot options. Between us we sampled pancakes, waffles, chicken parmesan and steak. Everything was delivered piping hot and delicious.

The staff did not rush us and in total we were there just under two hours. Whilst there were other guests there, it did not feel that way at all! In fact, I felt like the whole restaurant was exclusively ours. 

At the end of the meal, we received our bill and after adding an amount for the gratuity; we left. We were incredibly full and felt that the experience that was made up of a perfect marriage of exemplary service and devine food: it was well worth the price tag. This is an event we will definately repeat. 

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DDG 226 - Adulting on The Disney Cruise Line

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 226 for Sunday 9th September 2018. If you want to listen, whilst you read these notes, all you have to do is press the green triangle on the audio player below. Alternatively, why not listen via iTunes, Stitcher Radio or any podcast catching place! On this weeks show, Michelle begins to share details of her three-week Walt Disney World/Disney Cruise Line trip starting with the week she had on the Disney Fantasy.

First, lets begin with the journey fromWalt Disney World to Port Canaveral. As we wanted to get onboard as soon as we could, we booked a private limo service. It cost $200 for the four of us and we managed to get to the port for just past 10am.

Once we had queued to check in, we lined up again to meet Minnie in her super cute Cruise Line attire. Then we had a wait of around fifteen minutes for our boarding time to arrive!

Once onboard, we headed straight to the adult pool and ordered a drink to relax and begin to unwind in readiness for the week ahead.  

On the first afternoon, we took the opportunity to take advantage of the kids clubs having an open house. Whilst it was fun to go in and look inside, there were no actual activities taking place. 

Then Michelle moved the discussion to whether there was enough for adults to do onboard. In this section, Michelle discussed the various different lounges.

That then wraps up this weeks show. We hope you have enjoyed listening and as usual our social media links are:
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DDG 220 - Disney Gals Banter

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 220 for Sunday 29th July 2018. If you want to listen, whilst you read these notes, all you have to do is press the green triangle on the audio player below. Alternatively, why not listen via iTunes, Stitcher Radio or any podcast catching place!

This weeks show was a bit of a unique one as we were able to record the show sat in the same room!

As usual the show starts with on this week in Disney history - thanks to our superstar, Ciaran. Highlights of the week are:

• 29th July 1999 Rock n Roller Coaster had a special opening event with Aerosmith and other VIPS.
• 30th July 1998 Disney Magic made its maiden voyage 
• 31st July 1934 Disney files a lawsuite about unauthorised use of Disney characters
• 2nd August 2001 Disney rename Soundstage 2 to the Julie Andrews Stage
• 3rd August 1994 Tokyo Disney welcomes its 150 millionth guest
• 4th August 2009 Bay Lake Towers opened .

Feats of Foodieness

Then, spurred on from the 'Double Header' hotdog (that was available for just one day in Walt Disney World. We have a chat about what Disney delicious food or drink items we would like to supersize. What would be on your list - we would love to know!

New Dessert Party for Rivers of Light

We compare the new dessert party against the other offerings and discuss whether we think it has value or not. Whilst Michelle wont be booking this, Kat and Lewis from Dis Down Under have so we can't wait to hear about it from them.

That then wraps up this weeks show. We hope you have enjoyed listening and as usual our social media links are:

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So until next time, it is goodbye from us!

Disney Dream Girls 211 - Life is a Dream with Becky Manion

Welcome to the show notes for the Disney Dream Girls Podcast, show number 211 for Sunday 27th May 2018. If you want to listen, whilst you read these notes, all you have to do is press the green triangle on the audio player below. Alternatively, why not listen via iTunes, Sticher Radio or any podcast catching place!
Coming up on this weeks show, Michelle is joined by our much loved friend - Becky Manion.  Becky is a self confessed holiday-a-holic and she loves nothing more than going on a Disney holiday and sharing everything about it.

On her most recent trip, Becky travelled to Walt Disney World and had a Saratoga Springs Stay with a mini Disney Cruise (on the Disney Dream) inbetween. For the full details - listen to the show. However, below we have some highlights for you!

A highlight for Becky was the Palo Brunch. It is not offered everyday - on her experience - just sea days. It has an upcharge cost of $30 however, that does include a mimosa on arrival, food from the buffet and hot selections from the menu. 

Becky was particularly impressed with the vast selection of foods. From breads, cheeses and characturie to pastries and cereals. There was an ample dessert bar where Becky food an array of delightfully treats. This trip, Becky had also eaten brunch at the California Grill (which has an upcharge of $80) and Becky said it stood up favourably in comparision.

Some of Becky's family are vegans. So on the podcast she talks about the accomodations that Disney made in order that they were catered for. From special curries to pancakes - they were very impressed.

As well as talking about the cruise, Becky gives her opinion on Pandora and shares a touch of Disney magic that she was able to do. 

So that is it for our chat with Becky. It wouldn't be the Disney Dream Girls Podcast without some foodie chat but for the full infomation on that you will have to listen to the podcast!

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