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05-18-2005, 09:10 PM
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Community Rank: Passenger 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Coast of California
Posts: 33
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Dining Dilema-West Coast Cruise
I need some guidance, please.
I am trying to pick the best night for Palo reservations. I have reservations currently for Palo on the 3rd night of our West Coast cruise, but after reading my passporter last night, I discovered that we will mostly have Animator's Palate as our rotation (this is based on having an 8 and 10 year old) on the 3rd night. I have also learned that the "show" at Animator's is only on the 1st night of your rotation.
Here is the dilema. Do I reschedule my Palo reservations for our second night (which is Father's day-would rather be with the whole family) or miss the Animator's "show"? The first night for Palo doesn't seem like the best option, either, because we will have so much to talk about at the table.
DH says we can't see everything-stop worrying about all the details. I say I want to maximize our vacation and try to do the things that sound really great.
This is all based on a rotation of Parrot Cay, Lumiere's and then Animator's per the passporter guide.
Any advice is welcome.
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05-19-2005, 11:18 AM
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Community Rank: Navigator 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Davidsonville, MD
Posts: 6,563
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Re: Dining Dilema-West Coast Cruise
Personally, I made our reservation on the night I think we'll have Animator's Palate. This was the least of my favorites.
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05-19-2005, 11:34 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Connecticut
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 16,825
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Re: Dining Dilema-West Coast Cruise
Personally I would do it on a Parrot Cay night as that is my least favorite restaurant. But if you don't want to miss anything, consider the "double dip"! If you have early dinner seating, make a late Palo reservation and just have appetizers or something light at dinner, then have the rest of your meal at Palo. Or vice versa, Palo early for dinner and late seating in your regularly scheduled restaurant for dessert!  |
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05-19-2005, 05:24 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Ann Arbor, MI USA
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 14,427
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Re: Dining Dilema-West Coast Cruise
Please remember that we don't "predict" your rotation, we only state what's likely based on the makeup of your party.
Another approach would be to plan Palo for the 4th night (or later). That way you'll experience all the dining rooms once and catch the Animator's show, regardless of what rotation you actually receive. I think every cruiser should experience Animator's once, but it's not nearly so important to catch each of the "theme" dinners that occur later in the cruise.
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05-28-2005, 11:42 AM
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Community Rank: Passenger
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Coast of California
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Re: Dining Dilema-West Coast Cruise
Thank you for your response, Dave.
Next question, when is the Pirates of the Carribean night on the West Coast cruise? 
I just changed my Palo reservation from the 3rd night to the fourth. Then I realized the pirate theme dinner would be something we would enjoy. The Passporter states it is the 3rd or 4th night on the Carribbean cruises. So we will most likely be missing something cool no matter which night we eat at Palo. I am making my Palo reservation at 8:30, our late seating time, so we don't miss the show at 6.
We leave in 3 weeks and I am trying to get all this lined up to help maximize our vacation!!  |
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05-28-2005, 12:24 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Ann Arbor, MI USA
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Re: Dining Dilema-West Coast Cruise
We'll know better about the Pirates night by next weekend. The first 7-night West Coast itinerary departs today, and I'm sure we'll hear all about it from the folks who are sailing. That should give you enough time to adjust your Palo plans.
And relax! While we all try to maximize our vacations, if we try too hard we just end up exhausted and disappointed. Your cruise will be wonderful, regardless of where you dine on a particular evening. You can't do everything, so enjoy what you can do to the fullest, and you'll have a great vacation.
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05-29-2005, 11:37 AM
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Community Rank: Tourist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Posts: 16
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Re: Dining Dilema-West Coast Cruise
[ QUOTE ]
Thank you for your response, Dave.
Next question, when is the Pirates of the Carribean night on the West Coast cruise?
I just changed my Palo reservation from the 3rd night to the fourth. Then I realized the pirate theme dinner would be something we would enjoy. The Passporter states it is the 3rd or 4th night on the Carribbean cruises. So we will most likely be missing something cool no matter which night we eat at Palo. I am making my Palo reservation at 8:30, our late seating time, so we don't miss the show at 6.
We leave in 3 weeks and I am trying to get all this lined up to help maximize our vacation!!
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Wow! It is comforting to read that someone else is having the same dilemma that I am! I made our Palo ressies the day that we could do it online, figuring that it was better to *have* something than wait and see. But I have been reading about the Pirates event, etc. and wondering if I chose the right night...
For those of us who have *never* gone on DCL, it's not so easy to 'give up' an evening at one place for another because we don't know whether we're missing something great! If you've 'been there, done that'...you have an idea how to weigh these things.
As Dave suggests, though, we West Coast cruisers will have a much better idea of how things will schedule out as soon as the first Mexico cruise gets back!! I can see myself having to find the time to hang out on the boards a lot in about 7 days...
Relax? Yeah, as soon as I'm onboard... |
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05-29-2005, 05:23 PM
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Community Rank: Passenger
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Coast of California
Posts: 33
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Re: Dining Dilema-West Coast Cruise
I appreciate the input.
Dave, my husband says the same thing, "we can't see it all". I agree completely. I am, by nature a planner, so here I am making reservations, reading the newest Passporter, checking the boards, then worrying that I have missed something! 
I think it is time for a martini!!
I have just less than 3 weeks to get it all together. I guess I can't help myself so I keep planning.
Once I find out when the Pirates night is, I may be switching my Palo reservations yet again.
I can't wait for this vacation!!!!
On top of all this planning and rearranging, my in-laws are canceling their cruise (same week as us) due to illness. Losing out on half their $$. They did not get travel insurance!!
Gotta get back to packing, planning, reading, etc............ |
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05-31-2005, 01:01 PM
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Community Rank: Trekker 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Near Seattle, WA
Posts: 1,183
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Re: Dining Dilema-West Coast Cruise
I am so with you!
Our cruise leaves this Saturday - four days away!!!
Last night I got everyone together and made them check all my details! Did I get the flights on the right days, was Palo alright for my Dad's birthday dinner on Wednesday, was Disney transportation ok, or would a town car be better...I'm a wreck, but the rest of my family is really looking forward to it.
Here's how I worked out the dining based on our "anticipated rotation" of: Animator's, Parrot Cay, Lumieres.
Sat: Animator's
Sun: Character Breakfast?, Tea at Palo, Parrot Cay
Mon: Brunch at Palo, Lumieres
Tue: Animator's
Wed: Palo (Dad's Bday) Cabin 1 reserved
Thu: Lumieres
Fri: Palo (Last night) Cabin 2 reserved
That way we get to see each of the three restaurants, and don't repeat Parrot Cay. If you have 2 cabins, each can reserve Palo, and add the whole party to it's reservation!
Hope you have a wonderful time!
Please send best wishes our way (the last time we planned a Disney trip with my parents, my Mom broke both ankles the morning we were going to fly out!) for a safe trip!
Your fellow cruiser,
Tina
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05-31-2005, 03:27 PM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Mateo, CA
Posts: 2,490
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Re: Dining Dilema-West Coast Cruise
Tina-
Have a great time on your trip!  I'm sure Rene and I (we're on the same sailing on the 18th) would  to hear all about your cruise! I think you're the first traveller on these boards on the new itineraries. Hope your vacation is magical.  's that everything comes together perfectly!
Karen (2 weeks behind you on the Magic!) |
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05-31-2005, 09:08 PM
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Community Rank: Passenger
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Coast of California
Posts: 33
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Re: Dining Dilema-West Coast Cruise
Tina-
Thanks for the reply. Looks like you have considered everything and are ready to roll. Have you factored in Pirates of the Caribbean? Still waiting to find out which night it is, 4th or 5th. You made me realize that I need to consider the character breakfast!! Looks like brunch at Palo may be moved. Good Lord, does this ever end?
I can't wait to hear about your trip!!
Sounds like parking at San Pedro will be pricey-$11 per day. Ouch.
Did you book any excursions? So far I have a beach day at PV.
I have my clothes laid out, going over each outfit.....will it be enougth, are the shoes just right, do I need a new purse.........
planning seems to never end........
Karen-are you all set?
Rene'
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06-01-2005, 09:38 AM
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Community Rank: Passenger
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Coast of California
Posts: 33
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Re: Dining Dilema-West Coast Cruise
It appears, from reading the reports from the Magic, that the Pirate Night will be the evening that we are in Puerta Vallarta. So looks like the best night for Palo would be night 5 or 6? Until I find another twist, I'll go with that! 
Happy Planning!! |
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06-01-2005, 03:44 PM
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Community Rank: Trekker
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Near Seattle, WA
Posts: 1,183
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Re: Dining Dilema-West Coast Cruise
You guys are the best!
Prayerfully, it'll be Tuesday, and we won't have to miss it when we go to Palo on Wednesday!
I'll let you know how everything went on Tuesday, June 14th, when we get back from Disneyland!
Your fellow harried cruiser,
Tina
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06-02-2005, 09:57 AM
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Community Rank: Passenger
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Coast of California
Posts: 33
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Re: Dining Dilema-West Coast Cruise
Tina-
Have a wonderful time.
I can't wait to hear about your trip.
Rene' |
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06-02-2005, 05:02 PM
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Community Rank: Jetsetter
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Mateo, CA
Posts: 2,490
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Re: Dining Dilema-West Coast Cruise
Tina-
Have a great trip! Deb Wills is posting live from the West Coast cruise on allearsnet, and it sounds like the Pirates night was awesome! I think that with the fireworks, it will always be on the Puerta Vallarta day so your Wednesday night Palo ressie looks just fine. Keep the ship in "ship shape" for me and Rene'!
Karen |
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