{"id":1429,"date":"2011-02-23T06:32:55","date_gmt":"2011-02-23T11:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_travel_adventures\/?p=1429"},"modified":"2022-05-05T13:27:40","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T17:27:40","slug":"living-the-disney-dream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/living-the-disney-dream\/","title":{"rendered":"Living the Disney Dream!"},"content":{"rendered":"

A number of The Magic for Less Team members were privileged to tour and sail on the Disney Dream prior to its maiden voyage.\u00a0 I am excited to share my impressions.\u00a0 We promise to have more first-hand reports and photos from Disney\u2019s newest cruise ship in the coming weeks as well!<\/p>\n

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Beautiful chandelier and staircase<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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I have sailed on Disney\u2019s Wonder and Magic many times and love both ships.\u00a0 The Disney ships are classic, elegant, and fun.\u00a0 The Disney Dream is even more so.\u00a0 From top to top to bottom, this ship is gorgeous, and exciting, and magical. So, please excuse me if I gush a bit.<\/p>\n

When I stepped on the ship, the atrium lobby literally took my breath away.\u00a0 I was in awe and could not stop taking pictures of everything I saw.\u00a0 Just look at the chandelier and the staircase! \u00a0But, the atrium is really just the introduction to the rest of this magnificent ship and I\u2019ll mention some of the highlights of this new ship.<\/p>\n

Dining (Since I know a lot of people are interested in this one!)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Disney Cruise Line has re-imagined one of their most popular restaurants, Animators Palate, and also brought us two new restaurants.\u00a0 Animators Palate is more interactive than before, and will keep everyone entertained.\u00a0 I don\u2019t want to give too much away, but guests will enjoy dining with their favorite Pixar Duuuude.\u00a0 Also make sure you notice the creative nods to Pixar located throughout the restaurant.\u00a0 There are some nice touches and this restaurant has some great details.\u00a0 The chairs, the serving pieces and even the butter knives really reflect the spirit of this restaurant.<\/p>\n

Enchanted Garden is truly enchanting, and the themed setting is a relaxing space to enjoy a meal.\u00a0 The lighting effects are subtle but really add to the experience.\u00a0 The Royal Palace dining room is the most elegant of the three dining rooms.\u00a0 There is a spectacular light fixture in the middle of the room that features a very famous glass slipper. \u00a0There are also some great princess portraits located around the dining room.\u00a0\u00a0 The marble floor leading up to the restaurant is also worth noting, and photographing.<\/p>\n

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Palo, the adult-only restaurant is also back on the Disney Dream as well as the newly added Remy\u2019s.\u00a0 Both have wonderful ocean views and offer a great dining experience. \u00a0\u00a0Palo was as good as I remember, and I can\u2019t wait to try Remy\u2019s on a future cruise.<\/p>\n

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The Disney Park Castles made of sand!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cabana\u2019s is the new buffet style meal and they had some good selections. There is some cool d\u00e9cor and Disney touches to check out here as well.\u00a0 I really loved the Disney sand castles depicting the castles from the different Disney Parks..\u00a0 There are also lots of spots to grab a quick meal or snack at Flo’s Caf\u00e9.\u00a0 If you are familiar with the Cars movie, you will appreciate the food stations including\u00a0 Tow-Mater’s Grill, Luigi’s Pizza and Fillmore’s Favorites.<\/p>\n

Spaces for Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n

The District is the adult night club and lounge area on the ship. I\u2019m so glad to report that this area of the ship has been expanded.\u00a0\u00a0 The District features 5 unique areas to enjoy including the ultra themed Pink, designed to make you feel as if you are inside a champagne bottle.\u00a0 The District also includes District Lounge, The sports Bar 687, Evolution, and The Skyline Bar.\u00a0 The Skyline Bar is another spot you won\u2019t want to miss.\u00a0 Make sure you stop by to catch a glimpse of the changing skyline behind the bar, and the fireplace \u2013 complete with crackling fire.<\/p>\n

Spaces for kids<\/strong><\/p>\n

Of course the spaces for kids has been enlarged and improved too.\u00a0 It\u2019s a Small World Nursery is available for children ages 3 months to 3 years, and it \u00a0really captures the look of its namesake attraction.\u00a0 It is really charming and has such a great theme.\u00a0 It looked like a great spot for young children.<\/p>\n

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Vibe!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab are full of activities and areas that will be appealing to kids ages 3-10.\u00a0 In the Oceaneer Club, kids will have the opportunity to play in Andy\u2019s Room, Monster\u2019s Academy and Pixie Hollow.\u00a0 The Oceaneer Lab has a Media Room, Sound Studio and Animators Studio<\/p>\n

Vibe is the spot for teens and this is an amazing space.\u00a0 I\u2019m not sure I will ever see our daughter after she finds this spot.\u00a0 There are lots of places just to hang out and play video games and watch movies.\u00a0 In addition there are there really cool round seating areas with iPod docs and speakers.\u00a0 In addition there is a awesome outdoor space complete with whirlpools, sundeck and so much to do.<\/p>\n

Shopping <\/strong><\/p>\n

Thankfully, the shopping area has also been expanded on the Disney Dream.\u00a0 If you are sailing during the first year, you can look for the merchandise with the Disney Dream inaugural logo.\u00a0 Make sure you pick some up early in your cruise because some items will sell out.<\/p>\n

Mickey\u2019s Mainsail carries Disney Dream logo merchandise, clothing, pins and other souvenirs and gifts. Sea Treasures features, watches, jewelry, chocolate, purses, and more.\u00a0 White Caps carries fragrances, cigars, and liquors.\u00a0\u00a0 Whozits and Whatzits is located by Donald\u2019s pool and carries souvenirs, pool items and also some sundries, and you have to love that name!<\/p>\n

Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Disney Cruise Line has always had top of the line entertainment and you will find that again on the Disney Dream.\u00a0 Highlights include the all new show, Believe.\u00a0 This heartwarming show shares the story of a father and daughter who reconnect using the power of magic.\u00a0 Are they trying to make us cry? \u00a0The Golden Mickeys: A Timeless Tribute has been expanded to include new scenes and special effects.\u00a0 Also, the popular Villains Tonight brings all your favorite bad guys and gals on stage in a show that the whole family will enjoy.\u00a0 I also love the fact that the Walt Disney Theater now has a balcony section.<\/p>\n

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Pirates IN the Caribbean Party<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In addition, The Pirates IN The Caribbean Deck Show becomes <\/strong>Mickey\u2019s Pirates IN The Caribbean on the Disney Dream.\u00a0 The show features many of your favorite characters as well as the Buccaneer Blast! Fireworks spectacular.\u00a0 Since Disney Cruise Line is the only cruise line that has a fireworks show on the ship, this is show that you won’t want to miss!\u00a0 It really is an awesome experience to watch the fireworks above the Aquaduck tubes!<\/p>\n

Pools & Water Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n

One word – \u00a0Aquaduck<\/strong>!\u00a0 Only Disney could have imagined something this exciting and innovative on a cruise ship.\u00a0\u00a0 It is truly a water coaster with a lot of surprises.\u00a0 The famous Mickey slide is still on the ship as well.<\/p>\n

Adults\u2019 will want to visit the adult-only Cove pool which is surrounded by some very comfortable chairs.\u00a0 The whole family will enjoy Donald\u2019s Pool and Mickey\u2019s Pool.\u00a0 Both pools have great views of the Funnel Vision Jumbo screen television.\u00a0 There is also the ultra-themed Nemos Reef where kids can splash around with familiar Finding Nemo characters. \u00a0\u00a0This is such an awesome and accessible space.\u00a0 I know it may have been designed for younger children, but everyone should check it out!<\/p>\n

Everyone will want to play a round of golf at Goofy\u2019s Golf course.\u00a0 It is distinctly Disney and offers some great photo opportunities as well as some fun.\u00a0 Also look for the Arr-cade where pirates of all ages can display their video game skills.<\/p>\n

There are so many things on the Dream to be excited about.\u00a0 I hope this gave you a brief glimpse and gets you thinking about spending some time on the Disney Dream!<\/p>\n

Let me know your thoughts and if you have questions, please post!<\/p>\n

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