It’s no secret that we love Disney food. It’s right there IN OUR NAME. Maybe that makes us a little biased, but we think Disney food can be some of the best in the world (and no, we won’t be taking any questions).
Keg and Compass on Disney Wish
We could also point out that Disney World has a wine bar run by a Master Sommelier (and that is a HUGE distinction). Oh, and two Disney World restaurants have been recognized by Michelin Guide — you can’t scoff at that. But when it comes to Disney Cruise Line, APPARENTLY, we could be a little wrong about the food (no, we’re not).
Food & Wine Magazine recently held its Global Tastemakers Awards, which asks its readers to celebrate the “best culinary destinations in the U.S. and abroad.” Readers voted based on trips they’d taken in three years, and one of the categories was “Best Cruises for Food.” And no, Disney Cruise Line did NOT come in first place.
Beignets at The Bayou on the Disney Wish
So how did Disney Cruise Line compare to other cruise lines? Well, here’s how the voting went and how each Cruise Line was ranked:
- Viking
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Oceania Cruises
- AmaWaterways
- Princess Cruises
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Disney Cruise Line
- Holland America Line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Royal Caribbean International
Fritto di Calamari e Gamberi at Palo on the Disney Wish
Disney came in…7th? Yes, we’re surprised. We’ve had some pretty amazing meals aboard Disney Cruise Line, which also included some unique dining experiences themed around Frozen and Marvel. We’re also big fans of Palo, one of the signature fine dining experiences aboard several Disney Cruise ships. And Enchante is absolutely incredible! So we’re not sure how Disney landed in 7th place, but we know where it lies in our heart (#1, just like Donald Duck).
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We just sailed DCL for the first time in 10 years. (Dream). I have to agree that except for Palo, the food was a little disappointing. Most of the rotational dining tasted like cafeteria level food. Definitely not what it used to be. The steak/beef was almost inedible. We sailed out of NYC so I’m hoping it was a supplier issue. Sailing the Wish soon and hoping for a better experience.
Wow! I can tell you that we were on a Princess Cruise to Alaska in June, 2022 and thought the food was very meh. It wasn’t objectionable, but literally nothing memorable, including the 3 different specialty dining restaurants. DCL food is so much better!