I am sure by now, as we enter the last week of January, you have noticed a slight theme in our FAQs each week. Disney Cruise Line! Yes! During the winter months, a cruise can give your family a quick, budget friendly getaway to a warm place to escape the cold weather! In fact, as you read this, my family and I are happily enjoying the Disney Dream and the Bahamas! Disney Cruise Line’s fleet consists of four ships. The Disney Dream, Disney Magic, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wonder. Each of these is fantastic in it unique way, and we are going to start a series on each ship this week with the Disney Dream!
Where does the Disney Dream depart from? The Disney Dream departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. She sails to the Bahamas on 3 or 4 night voyages, with a stop in Nassau and Castaway Cay. This is a popular ship for families who have visited the Walt Disney World Resort before their sailing, as Port Canaveral is only about an hour from Orlando.
What types of staterooms are on the Disney Dream? The Disney Dream has four categories of rooms. Categories are based on the location on the ship. Then in those four categories are 10 stateroom types. The rooms types range from Concierge, Concierge One Bedroom Suites, Family Oceanview Staterooms with Verandahs, Oceanview Staterooms, and Inside Staterooms. Depending on your family size, and even your own preference, there is a stateroom style for everyone!
What are my entertainment options on the Disney Dream? Every evening on the Disney Dream there is a live show your family can enjoy. Currently, the live shows are The Golden Mickeys, Villains Tonight, and Disney’s Believe. These are Broadway caliber shows, shown only on Disney Cruise Line. You can also enjoy first run movies, and character meet and greets on the Disney Dream.
How do I know which stateroom I want to book? The awesome thing about booking a Disney Cruise, or any cruise line, is that you get to choose exactly which room you want to stay in. There are so many options, and many reviews out there, of individual staterooms! If you are a family of 3 or 4, you really have the pick of the ship from an Inside Stateroom up to Concierge. If you are a family of 5, on the Disney Dream, you will need to book two Inside Staterooms, or there are a few Oceanview rooms that will accommodate you. Otherwise, you will need to move to the Verandah category. A good option is to choose a room that is on a mid level deck toward the middle of the ship. It puts you in a good location to dining and activities, and minimizes the movement you will feel from the ship.
What makes the Disney Dream unique from the other ships? The Disney Dream has the AquaDuck, which is unique to both the Dream and the Fantasy. This amazing water coaster takes your family on a fantastic ride high above the ship on Deck 12. Another aspect is the Disney Dream is the largest of the Disney Cruise Line fleet, measuring at 1,115 feet long and is the third ship in the Disney Cruise Line family of ships.
Are you ready to plan your next family vacation? Contact one of our amazing Dream Team Travel Agents!