Disney Dream
The first new Disney cruise ship in twelve years, Disney Dream launched in January of 2011. Although she’s 40% bigger than the other Disney cruise ships, with her navy blue hull and red funnels, she retains the classic good looks that recall cruising’s gilded age.
Of special appeal for families with young children, Dream also has plenty of offer older kids, and adults as well. Cool technology, innovative amenities, and stellar entertainment combine to ensure a great experience for everyone on board.
Dining aboard Disney Dream.
Dream offers passengers the same progressive dining experience as sister ships, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. This gives passengers the opportunity to enjoy the all three main dining rooms with the same wait staff. Special visual effects transform the dining rooms from black and white to color or from day to night. The affect is stunning and really adds to the experience.
Disney characters are often on hand, so your kids will likely have the chance to share a little quality time with their favorite princess.
If you want to grab a quick bite, Flo’s Café has burgers and wraps, and Cabanas offers a hot and cold buffet morning, noon, and night.
Adults have two additional options – Palo, the Italian restaurant, and Remy, for French cuisine. With a $75 per person surcharge, Remy is one of the most expensive restaurants at sea. Wine pairings, which you’ll arrange with the sommelier, are an additional $99 per person. The 12th deck aft location provides sweeping ocean views, and the Art Nouveau interior is lovely. The menu was created by a Michelin 2-star chef from Reims, and it’s the equal of a fine restaurant in France.
The Meridian wine bar between Palo and Remy is a secluded place to relax with your favorite vintage.
Accommodations aboard Disney Dream.
Standard cabins on Dream are largest than most, which is key since there are so often four in a cabin. A nifty split bathroom divides the toilet and shower areas, so two people can use the facilities at once. Another thoughtful touch is the inclusion of two vanities.
Claustrophobics won’t have to shun inside cabins. The “portholes” use a live video feed to provide real-time views of what’s going on outside. All cabins have a 22” LCD TV, iPod dock, a small fridge, and a couple of portable phones that work throughout the ship. These text-friendly devices replace the beepers that counselors used to use to contact parents.
Those who need more space can opt for a verandah cabin, a family cabin on the concierge decks, or a concierge suite. These include access to a private sun deck and a handy food and beverage area. At 600+ square feet, the one-bedroom suites are quite roomy and have a whirlpool tub in the master bathroom.
Throughout the ship, features have been designed to provide an extra measure of safety for the little ones.
Facilities aboard Disney Dream.
Disney Dream
Top-notch entertainment is synonymous with the Disney name, and Dream raises the bar with incredible live stage shows, Pirate deck parties with fireworks overhead, and 3-D movies shown as soon as they’re released in theaters.
AquaDuck a 756-foot water coaster is the first of its kind. Parents and kids alike love careening above the decks and ocean at break-neck speed. There’s also a water park for younger kids, and an adults-only pool area.
Senses Spa, includes an area called Chill, designed for teenagers. And there’s a small fitness center and sport court too.
Disney’s kids programs are second to none, and they’ve expanded what they have to offer teens and tweens with a 9,000-square-foot club called Vibe. Interactive programs, imaginative environments, and educational activities keep kids entertained night and day. Children as young as three months old can be cared for in the nursery.
Dream offers three-, four-, and five-night cruises to the Bahamas.
Disney Dream Images Flickr: The Oceanista
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