Sarah Bretz, ContributorDisney Cruise Line has announced that it is bringing back its Dine and Play program for kids. The cruise line previously offered Dine and Play prior to the worldwide pandemic. Until now, it had not returned to any ships in the fleet.
How the Dine and Play Program Works
The Dine and Play program is only available during the second seating at dinner, and is open to kids ages three to 10 who are registered at the kids’ club onboard, called the Oceaneer Club.
At the start of dinner, servers will ask guests if they’re participating in Dine and Play — it’s not required, but rather is offered as a perk for parents to enjoy a relaxing dinner while their kids have fun in the club. Kids who are participating that night will receive their meal quickly, while the adults are served at a more leisurely pace.
After about 45 minutes, Youth Activities Counselors arrive and parents should bring them to the dining room entrance to be signed into the Oceaneer Club. The counselors then escort kids to the club, eliminating the need for parents to do it and allowing them to continue enjoying the meal.
Dine and Play will be returning to the Disney Cruise Line fleet in a phased approach:
- February 1: Disney Treasure and Disney Dream
- February 2: Disney Fantasy and Disney Magic
- February 3: Disney Wonder and Disney Wish
Of course, parents are also welcome to request that their kids eat dinner first and then take them to the Oceaneer Club themselves. This may be a preferable option for some families if the kids are itching to get to the club and don’t want to wait until the youth counselors arrive.
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