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  • Disney Dream

    Disney Dream

    Disney Dream is a big, bold, and innovative cruise ship inspired by the ocean liners in of the 1920’s. It features all the luxury of these vintage vessels, but it also comes with incredible innovations that make sailing in the 21st century a dream.

    The Ship

    Disney Dream is a modern-day cruise ship built specifically for Disney Cruise Lines and made to “wow” passengers. This vessel is 40% larger than its fleet mates, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, and it offers more technologically advanced features than these contemporary ships. Disney Dream’s signature touches include Art Deco styling, gorgeous glass chandeliers, enchanted artwork that seems to come to life, and spectacular spaces for premier parties like Dream’s popular Pirate Party and semi-formal evening event.

    The Itineraries

    Disney Dream is a dream of a ship for sailing to magical places in the Caribbean. Take a 3 or 4-Night cruise on Disney Dream and you’ll be able to visit heavenly locales like Castaway Cay, which is an exclusive port for Disney Cruise Lines passengers.

    Dining

    There are five main restaurants on Disney Dream, as well as a food court and an adults-only eatery called Remy. All of the themed restaurants on Disney Dream offer rotational dining where passengers sit with the same assigned dining mates throughout their cruise. One of the most popular eateries on Disney Dream is Animator’s Palate, a restaurant that actually turns from black and white to color as offered meals progress from breakfast to dinner.

    Bars and Clubs

    On Disney Dream, there are distinct kid-free zones with bars and clubs for the over-21 crowd. The Pink Champagne Bar in one of these areas is a favorite because of its specialty cocktails and premium spirits. Many cruisers also love 687 for watching sports games and Evolution for al fresco sipping.

    Activities

    Disney Dream features the world’s first water coaster at sea, Aqua Duck, where cruisers ride down rivers and through gushing waters like they were in a Disney Park. For those who like a little more relaxation on their cruise, there is a tranquil adult pool to swim in on Disney Dream. Also on Disney Dream’s deck, passengers can play soccer, basketball, and Ping Pong. Inside Disney Dream, folks enjoy watching stage productions with popular Disney characters and they receive access to amazing activities like getting massages and taking exercise classes. Of course, there are many magical kid-centric things to do on Disney Dream, such as spending time in a Kids’ Club filled with Wii stations and a sound studio.

    This is a bit of what’s offered on a Disney Dream cruise. To learn more, head over to the Disney Cruises website. You can book your Disney Dream cruise directly from the site!

  • Disney Cruise Dream

    Disney Cruise Dream

    “Disney Cruise Dream” could refer to one of two things, and it depends on the phrase’s grammatical context. If one is speaking of a Disney cruise dream (note the lowercase letters), he or she is referring to a dream that involves a Disney cruise. We imagine that lots of people dream of Disney cruises, especially small children gearing up for their first cruise adventure. More likely, though, people are curious about the Disney Dream, one of the big new cruise ships of the Disney Cruise Line. For this reason, we’ll focus on the Disney Dream in this article and leave peoples’ Disney cruise dreams alone.

    We reported when the Disney Dream first entered service, but on that occasion we weren’t able to get into the details of the ship itself. The first thing to note about the Disney Dream is that it is, like other cruise ships built in the last several years, quite large. With a gross tonnage of 129,690, it is about 40 percent larger than the two older ships in Disney’s fleet, the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, which both have a gross tonnage of about 85,000. The Magic is slightly smaller, but holds as many passengers, 2,400. Because of its larger size, the Dream can hold far more people – 1,700 more than the Magic or the Wonder, or 4,100. It was the newest ship in the fleet until March 31, 2012, when the Dream was joined by its sister ship, the Disney Fantasy. These are huge ships; however, it is a testament to the increasing size of modern-day cruise ships that they are only the 19th largest cruise ships in the world.

    As for the ship itself, the Dream has many of the amenities that the other major ships currently in operation have. There are of course a number of restaurants and other dining options on board, as well a spa, fitness center, and a few pools (including the AquaDuck water coaster, which is 765 feet long). The Disney Dream is obviously operated by Disney, so the entire ship is geared toward families – families with small children, more exactly. For this reason, there are a number of youth clubs, and most of the entertainment options – primarily live shows with Disney themes – are geared for children. There also aren’t any casinos on board Disney cruises, and while there are a few bars and night clubs, only about half are geared exclusively toward adults (that is, are adult-only).

    If you are interested in taking a cruise on the Disney Dream, you’ll have to be content with a relatively short trip to the Bahamas. This is the only destination it sails to at the moment, and each voyage takes either three or four days. Although somewhat limiting, these quick voyages could make for a good addition to Florida vacation. Or, if you live in Port Canaveral, a voyage on the Disney Dream would be a good way to spend an extended weekend. In any case, it’s a nice ship that lots of people have raved about, so if you have the occasion to sail on it, give it go.

  • Disney Dream Enters Service January 26, 2011

    After the 130,000-ton Disney Dream completed its 16-day Transatlantic crossing, it sailed into Port Canaveral just before dawn to the sounds of fireworks and cheers. The event took place on January 4, 2011. On January 26, 2011, the ship departed from Port Canaveral on its maiden voyage to the Bahamas. The 4,000-passenger ship will offer 3-, 4-, and 5-night cruises to the Bahamas. Ports of call include Castaway Cay (Disney’s private island) and Nassau.

    About Disney Dream

    According to the Disney Cruise Line website:

    The Disney Dream is approximately 40% larger than the Disney Magic or the Disney Wonder. The total number of beds on the Disney Dream is 5007—over 1,900 more than the Disney Magic or the Disney Wonder. The Disney Dream is 2 decks taller than sister ships, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder.

    Disney Dream has youth clubs, dining options from gourmet to casual fare, 3-D movies and deck parties, three pools, and “The District,” the ship’s adults-only entertainment area with 5 distinct lounges and nightclubs. The ship also features a world-class spa and fitness center.

    Prices for Disney Dream Cruises

    Prices for Disney Dream Cruises to the Bahamas vary greatly by season, type of accommodations, and length of cruise. A Disney Dream Cruise during high season can cost as much as $1,574 per person or as low as $999 per person. Room accommodations include inside staterooms, oceanview staterooms, stateroom with verandah, and concierge with veranda. Concierge with verandah are the most expensive rooms on the ship and the inside staterooms are the least expensive.

    To save money, you can check Disney’s “Special Offers” section online or review cruise package offerings. You can also try booking through a discount booking search engine such as :

    Kayak.com
    Expedia.com
    Orbitz.com
    Travelocity.com
    CheapTickets.com
    VacationsToGo.com
    Cruise411.com
    Cruise.com

    For other tips on how to same money on Disney Dream cruises, the following information may be helpful.

    Booking in Advance or Last Minute

    Cruise lines will prefer advanced booking, so they typically offer deals such as special incentives, credits, and cash back just for booking in advance. However, last minute cruise deals are plentiful as well. If a cruise isn’t booked several weeks or so before the cruise departure date, cruise lines usually drop prices by as much as 75 percent.

    Other Ways to Save

    Other ways to save include booking off-season, booking with a group, taking advantage of package deals, booking online, and booking with popular cruise lines. Some of the world’s most popular cruise lines include Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Seabourn Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas, SilverSea Cruises, and Windstar Cruises.

    If you want to book off-season, you’ll find the most cruise vacation deals in year round destinations. For example, slow or shoulder seasons for say Alaska, may differ from the Mexican Riviera. Here is a list of destinations and their slow seasons: Alaska, May and September; Bermuda, April-May and September-October; Canada/New England, July-August; the Caribbean, late April-May, September-early January; Hawaii, late August, late November, and February; Mexican Riviera, early January and May, October-November; Eastern and Western Mediterranean, March-April and September-November. Expect plenty of perks during these times as well.

    Besides cruise deals for groups and families, just about every cruise line features special rates for seniors. To lock in special senior rates you can’t book online. You must call a cruise travel specialist or book directly with the cruise line. Keep in mind that a senior is typically defined as a person who is 55 or older and proof of age is required.

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