Family dining
  • On Sep 11, 2025
    Jennifer from GA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    If we have the late dining at 8:15 will we make a rum tasting at 9:30?

    Ahoy Jennifer!

    Cooler autumn breezes mean your voyage is nearly underway. With a late-November embarkation, there’s a strong possibility of a Very Merrytime sailing. The main exception is the brand-new Disney Destiny. Even without holiday trimmings, charting a course on a new ship feels like unwrapping a captain’s treasure. Either way, you are in for a fantastic adventure!

    Dinner timing can depend on a few things. In my experience, on the newest ships, service sometimes sails at a more leisurely pace while staff and venues find their sea legs. Your own crew’s readiness matters too. If anyone tends to be a bit indecisive, have them scan the evening’s menu in the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app once you’re aboard. Arriving a few minutes early to your dining room helps you catch the first breeze out of the harbor, and letting your dining team know you’ve got a 9:30 activity gives them a clear heading to speedier service.

    With some planning, I think that you can make that rum tasting. Plot your course, arrive early, choose quickly, and loop in your servers so they can help you make a swift, shipshape departure. 

    Bon voyage and smooth sailing!
    Anne
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Meet the Panelist: Anne, Iowa

I’m Anne, a native Iowan, wife, mother, and grandmother. For me, a major part of the fun of a Disney trip is the planning. I have traveled to the Disney Parks in multiple stages of my life, including as a daughter, sister, aunt, mother and grandmother.  One of my favorite things to do is to travel with multi-generational groups. I am thrilled to be able to help other Disney guests plan their adventures. Learn More About Anne

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