ducklite Posted July 28, 2011 #1 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Is there a dining room open for lunch or do we need to go to the buffet when we board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyHeyJP Posted July 28, 2011 #2 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Both are open. I believe it was Enchanted Garden that was open for sit down service. Cabanas was open for buffet, but I was surprised at how much nicer it was than the buffet on the Wonder. There are no lines per se, you go up to the station that has the food you want. Also, it was much bigger and spread out, so the experience was really nice. Food was good, but I almost missed the carving stations because I had filled my plate at the stations before them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted July 28, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzanneSLO Posted July 28, 2011 #4 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Thanks! Depending on when you board, you may not have a choice. The dining room (Enchanted Garden) closes at 2 pm, while Cabanas was open until 3 or 3:15. We arrived at the Terminal at 1:10 and did not get on board until 2:30. However, with the Terminal opening later after August 2, it may be that the lunch hours at Enchanted Garden will also be extended. -- Suzanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted July 28, 2011 Author #5 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Depending on when you board, you may not have a choice. The dining room (Enchanted Garden) closes at 2 pm, while Cabanas was open until 3 or 3:15. We arrived at the Terminal at 1:10 and did not get on board until 2:30. However, with the Terminal opening later after August 2, it may be that the lunch hours at Enchanted Garden will also be extended. -- Suzanne Thanks for the info. We're booked in a suite so will be boarding fairly early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeLoveDisneyAlways Posted July 28, 2011 #6 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Will the fast food options be available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoghornLeghorn Posted July 28, 2011 #7 Share Posted July 28, 2011 When we were on The Dream in May, we boarded early and went to the Enchanted Garden. It was set up as a buffet. Two sides - both the same food. Desserts in the middle. Was fairly quiet and "enchanting" - we chose a table and then they brought our drinks and checked on us frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted July 29, 2011 Author #8 Share Posted July 29, 2011 When we were on The Dream in May, we boarded early and went to the Enchanted Garden. It was set up as a buffet. Two sides - both the same food. Desserts in the middle. Was fairly quiet and "enchanting" - we chose a table and then they brought our drinks and checked on us frequently. I'm fine with a buffet, we just wanted to avoid the commotion of the main buffet and be able to take our time without feeling like we were holding a table while others waited with food getting cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted July 29, 2011 #9 Share Posted July 29, 2011 It was crowded for us but only about a 5 minute wait. They will find a table for you and then you can leave your stuff and get your food. There is a drink station in there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted July 29, 2011 Author #10 Share Posted July 29, 2011 It was crowded for us but only about a 5 minute wait. They will find a table for you and then you can leave your stuff and get your food. There is a drink station in there as well. Are you referring to Enchanted Garden or the regular buffet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minniemouse27 Posted August 1, 2011 #11 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Based upon trip reports I've been reading over the last few months the cast members generally direct you to the Enchanted Garden for lunch (which is buffet)....but everyone says that the buffet at Cabanas has a larger/better selection and recommends there over EG. We plan on going to Cabanas once we board two weeks from tomorrow! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceanmarina Posted August 1, 2011 #12 Share Posted August 1, 2011 We went to cabanas & I was impressed with what they offered. (grilled lamb cops, stone crab claws, really nice selections) Enchanted garden was probably my least favorite out of all the restaurants, so I would go to cabanas, plus it's right next to the pool, so you can go right for a swim or aquaduck afterwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted August 2, 2011 #13 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Cabanas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted August 2, 2011 Author #14 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Cabanas. Your description of the crowds at Cabana's are exactly why we're going to head to the Enchanted Garden. It seems more relaxing and removed from the chaos that I remember the buffet to be on the Magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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