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An Evening Aboard the 'Ship of Dreams': Orlando’s Titanic First‑Class Dinner Gala
A recreated first‑class dinner that pairs a Captain’s cocktail, a guided tour of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, a multi‑course 1st‑class meal and period re‑enactments, offered Friday and Saturday evenings.
An Evening Aboard the 'Ship of Dreams': Orlando’s Titanic First‑Class Dinner Gala.
Step into a meticulously staged first‑class dinner aboard Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition in Orlando, where guests join figures such as Margaret “Molly” Brown and Captain Edward J. Smith to mark the captain’s retirement. The evening combines a Captain’s cocktail party, a tour of the exhibition galleries, a multi‑course first‑class dinner and staged re‑enactments of the night of April 14, 1912—an immersive, participatory theatrical dinner held on weekend evenings.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Live Re‑enactments of April 14, 1912
Actors portraying first‑class passengers and Captain Smith lead staged scenes that recreate key moments from the night of April 14, 1912, inviting guests to participate in the drama of the dinner service and retirement celebration.
A Captain’s Cocktail and Exhibition Tour
The evening opens with a Captain’s cocktail party and includes a guided tour through the Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition galleries, setting the scene before guests sit for dinner.
A Period‑Inspired First‑Class Menu
The gala features displayed canapés and starters, a first course salad and soup, a choice of several entrées (chicken Lyonnaise, steak au poivre, salmon piccata or a vegetable marrow farci), children’s options and a layered chocolate‑banana dessert—themed to approximate a first‑class dinner service.
What the day feels like
What the Evening Feels Like
The flow is theatrical and timed: guests check in and receive boarding passes, gather for the Captain’s cocktail reception, move through the exhibition galleries with guides, then are seated for a plated, multi‑course first‑class dinner accompanied by staged re‑enactments. The experience blends museum interpretation, live performance and dinner theatre into a single three‑hour evening.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Offered Friday and Saturday evenings; check‑in is listed (check‑in details vary by notice) and the program runs approximately three hours. Dinner begins promptly after the scheduled check‑in and reception.
Bring your reservation confirmation and arrive in time to check in; non‑flash photography is permitted but audio/video recording is not. A cash bar is available for beverage purchases.
Reservation is required; tables seat up to 8–10 guests. Special menu options include a children’s main course and a $10 duet plate upgrade for select entrées.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What are the seating arrangements?
Each table seats up to 8–10 guests.
When should we arrive?
Please arrive at 5:30 p.m. to check in at the Purser’s Desk, obtain your boarding passes and table assignment; check‑in timing is specified by the operator.
Are visitors allowed to meet and greet the performers?
Yes—before and after the event you can mingle with first‑class passenger performers.
Are cameras, audio or video recording allowed at the show?
Only non‑flash photography is allowed; audio and video recording are not permitted.
What is the dress code?
There is no enforced dress code, though the venue suggests guests keep in mind that some rooms can get cold as part of the recreation.
What does the evening include?
The gala includes a Captain’s cocktail party, a tour of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition galleries, a first‑class multi‑course dinner and re‑enactments of the night of April 14, 1912.