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Disney Fantasy Part 2: Palo Brunch

May 25, 2013 | Disney, family, food, Travel

Check out part 1 of this trip here. Then come back and check out Palo brunch!

We left off after the first night onboard the beautiful Disney Fantasy. We slept in the next day because we had Palo brunch reservations at 11:00. This brunch is all you can eat, and Bobby’s favorite part of the cruise. Not only is there a buffet selection, but there is food you can order from the kitchen as well. You get a complimentary glass of champagne or a mimosa as well. It’s nice and quiet (adults only) and they don’t rush you which I love.

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Dressed up for Palo brunch

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We went up a few minutes early and sat in the beautiful waiting room that Palo shares with the other adults only restaurant, Remy. Soon our server came to greet us and sit us down.

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We had a beautiful table looking out the window at the water. After you are given your drinks, your server takes you over to the buffet and shows you every single thing and table you can order or get yourself, and answers any questions you may have. I even saw them taking plates of food back to people’s table for them so they didn’t have to carry it!

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Bobby loves the crab legs, and the eggs benedict the best.

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I had some lasagna and chicken parmesan as well as some delicious fruit, cheese, and pastries.  I like that they give you small portions so you can try everything! My favorite part however, has to be dessert.

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Please note I did NOT bring all of this back myself. Our server offered to go up to the buffet and get me a selection of his favorite desserts and this is what he brought back for me!

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I went up to the buffet and took photos of some of the food tables. They have samples of food you can order from the back like these pizzas.

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Below is more food you can order from the back

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It’s safe to say we had an amazing brunch and weren’t hungry for quite some time afterwards. Our server, Ivan, was wonderful, and did a fabulous job. The $30 charge is a small price to pay per person for such a wonderful experience! This is always a highlight of a Disney cruise for us, and we have considered going more than once on a sailing it’s so wonderful. I highly recommend Palo Brunch to anyone sailing with Disney

QOTD: Have you ever eaten at Palo? Are you more of a main dish person or do you love the desserts?

 

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  1. Jan @ Sprouts n Squats says

    May 25, 2013 at 1:32 am

    That dessert selection looked amazing!

    Love your green dress it is super cute 🙂

    • Heather says

      May 28, 2013 at 7:19 am

      thank you!

  2. Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says

    May 25, 2013 at 5:33 am

    Oh wow, everything looks great! I am definitely more of a dessert person. Dinner is just a hurdle I have to clear.

    • Heather says

      May 28, 2013 at 7:19 am

      LOL I love that!

  3. Danielle says

    May 25, 2013 at 6:31 am

    I am dying to go on a Disney cruise! I just know my husband and I would love it! Hopefully in the near future!

    • Heather says

      May 28, 2013 at 7:18 am

      yes!

  4. Lesley says

    May 25, 2013 at 7:11 am

    Everything looks so good. I’m definitely a fan of desserts.

  5. Amy says

    May 25, 2013 at 6:45 am

    I LOVED all of Palo brunch! I’m so glad we did it. The desserts were heavenly but I also loved the grape gorgonzola pizza and the veal saltimbocca.

  6. Vickie says

    May 25, 2013 at 8:35 am

    Love Palo! My fave is the cheese selection and desserts, especially the tiramisu. So good!

  7. Ali says

    May 25, 2013 at 8:53 am

    oh my…that all looks delicious!

  8. Karen :0) says

    May 25, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    I need to go to Halo…I mean Palo again when I’m feeling better! It all looks SO good!!

    • Bobby says

      May 29, 2013 at 12:44 pm

      You said it right the first time

  9. Susan Heidenrich says

    May 25, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    I’m hungry!

  10. Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says

    May 26, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Everything looks amazing! I’m so glad you enjoyed yourself!

  11. Crystal says

    May 29, 2013 at 8:40 am

    Love Palo brunch! I’ve only been once, but it was fab. I LOVE the grape and gorgonzola pizza, though…yum!

  12. Helena says

    June 5, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    Just found your website through the DISboards. It looks great! I’ll come back and read more about run Disney.

    • Heather says

      June 6, 2013 at 6:06 am

      thanks for stopping by!

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    May 25, 2013 at 1:47 am

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