Welcome aboard, Sandra! I'm so glad that you are finding the Disney Parks Moms Panel to be helpful as you plan your cruise!
You will love your sailing on the Fantasy next year. With so many activities to offer every age group and food options galore, you're in for a real treat. You are right that Cabanas will be open for dinner for guests that choose to skip their regular dinner rotation at one of the main dining restaurants on the ship. While Cabanas is a buffet during the day, it becomes a casual table service spot for dinner. The menu varies each night but guests have enjoyed items like the following:
Caribbean Style Conch Chowder
Jerk Chicken Salad
Fettuccine with Parmesan Crusted Chicken
New York Strip Steak
Princess Madeleine Salmon Royal
Baked Filet of Turbot
Black Truffle Pasta Purseittes
Captain Hook's Macadamia Nut-Dusted Mahi Mahi
Those are just a few of the varied selections that are available in Cabanas, don't they sound delicious? Check out more of the
Cabanas menu on Disney Cruise Line's website (click the menu tab). If you choose to dine there for dinner, you may find a few signature dishes from the main dining restaurants along with some Cabanas specialties. Dinner in Cabanas runs from about 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., but times may vary so be sure to check your Personal Navigator each day for specifics.
I hope that helps as you continue to plan your sailing on the Fantasy, Sandra. Please don't hesitate to stop back with any further questions you might have before you set sail! I'm happy to help!