Disney Cruise Line is phasing out the prix-fixe dinner menu at Palo and Palo Steakhouse, its adults-only specialty restaurants, and moving dinner service to an à la carte format across the fleet.
The change begins Oct. 22 on the Disney Wonder, followed by the Disney Fantasy, Disney Dream and Disney Wish on Oct. 23. The Disney Magic, Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny are scheduled for Oct. 24, with the Disney Adventure following Oct. 26.
Palo Steakhouse is the name used on Disney’s Wish-class ships; the restaurant is called Palo on other ships. The Italian-inspired restaurant is an added-cost dining option separate from a guest’s cruise fare.
Before the change, dinner guests could choose a four-course prix-fixe menu for $55 per person, plus an 18% gratuity. The menu included an antipasti, salad, entrée and dessert. Under à la carte pricing, the cost will depend on what each guest orders.
Mickey Visit reported that a four-course meal built with lower-priced items could total about $39 before gratuity, based on the most recent à la carte prices. A meal including premium selections could reach about $106 before gratuity. Those estimates may change when the new policy takes effect.
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Platinum and Pearl Castaway Club members will continue to receive a $55-per-person stateroom credit for Palo, Palo Steakhouse and Palo Trattoria. The credit will be limited to à la carte dinner items and will no longer apply to Palo brunch.
Palo brunch will continue to use its prix-fixe format for now. The $55 experience combines buffet selections with made-to-order dishes and includes a complimentary mimosa or Prosecco, according to Mickey Visit.
