DISNEY DREAM CRUISE REVIEW
New Disney Cruise Ship Arrives at Port Canaveral, Florida. Ready to Set Sail in 2011
Creativity and Innovation Take the Helm
Aboard Disney Dream
A first-of-its-kind water coaster that sends guests racing
above the upper decks of the ship.
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See the video below
) An animated turtle that engages children in
conversation about life in the ocean. A sophisticated lounge
where the sun sets over the skyline of a different
world-famous city each night. The Disney Dream , the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet
brings to life these innovations and more.
The Disney Dream takes family cruising to all-new
heights, embracing the spirit of innovation, magical family
entertainment and immersive experiences that have made
Disney Cruise Line the incomparable cruise of choice for
families since 1998.
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Disney Dream Arrives in Port
Canaveral
(Jan. 4, 2011): Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse welcome the
Disney Dream, Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, as she
arrives Jan. 4, 2011 for the first time to her home port of
Port Canaveral, Fla. after traveling approximately 6,500
miles across the Atlantic Ocean from Bremerhaven, Germany.
The Disney Dream will welcome guests on her maiden voyage on
Jan. 26, 2011, and is scheduled to sail three-, four- and
five-night cruises to the Bahamas and Disney’s private
island Castaway Cay, from Port Canaveral. The
4,000-passenger Disney Dream features AquaDuck, a
first-of-its-kind shipboard water coaster, magical portholes
in inside staterooms that provide guests with a real-time
view outside the ship, rotational dining in
elaborately-themed restaurants, Disney-infused children’s
spaces and more.
Family-Focused, Family Friendly
Disney Cruise Line revolutionized the cruise industry with
ships designed especially for families. With the advent of
the Disney Dream, preparations are underway to expand the
one-of-a-kind family experience, utilizing technology to
enhance the world-class entertainment and legendary guest
services onboard. From stem to stern, the Disney Dream will
offer a cruise experience that caters to each and every
guest.
 The Disney Dream features a remarkable interior design with a warm and welcoming feel throughout, providing the perfect blend of elegant art deco style and fun-filled Disney whimsy to create one of the most spectacular ships afloat. Distinctly Disney guest features aboard the ship include: |
Disney Dream Vacations Walt Disney World® and Disneyland® Resorts.
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AquaDuck Water Coaster. . .
Disney Cruise Line debuts a cruise-industry first: a
shipboard water coaster … AquaDuck! Guests aboard the Disney
Dream will get swept away on an exhilarating high-speed
flume ride featuring twists, turns, drops, uphill
acceleration and river rapids – all while traversing the
upper decks of the ship.
- AquaDuck stretches 765 feet in length – more than two and a half times the length of a football field – and spans four decks in height.
- Guests slide 13 feet over the side of the ship in a translucent “swing out” loop allowing them to look down on the ocean 150 feet below.
- Guests experience coaster-like thrills as high-powered water jets push them upwards and forwards at 20 feet per second.
- AquaDuck continues through the forward funnel, encounters a 335-foot stretch of river rapids and splashes down to an end on Deck 12.
A Magical Porthole for Inside Staterooms. . .
Disney Cruise Line introduces another stateroom innovation
with all inside staterooms on the Disney Dream featuring a
Magical Porthole that provides guests with a real-time view
outside the ship. High-definition cameras placed on the
exterior of the ship feed live video to each Magical
Porthole. .
A Magical Oasis for Children . .
Only on a Disney Cruise Line ship can children become
immersed in their favorite Disney stories with the help of
caring counselors, beloved Disney characters and a
sprinkling of pixie dust. The celebration of children’s
creativity rises to a new level on the Disney Dream with
nearly an entire deck of youth spaces designed to inspire,
entertain and unlock the imagination of children ages three
to 10.
At Disney’s Oceaneer Club,
children can:
- Play among larger-than-life characters from Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story” in Andy’s Room
- Explore the Laugh Floor with lovable monsters Mike and Sully from “Monsters, Inc.”
- Dive under the sea with Nemo and friends or visit Tinker Bell’s fairy forest
At Disney’s Oceaneer Lab,
children feel as though they are embarking on a great
seafaring adventure in a room filled with maps, maritime
instruments and swashbuckling artifacts. Here, children can
try their hand at animation, become a pop star or navigate
ships through digital seas.
Both youth areas offer magical interactions with the
animated characters such as Crush, the sea turtle from the
Disney•Pixar motion picture “Finding Nemo,” and Stitch, the
mischievous alien from “Lilo and Stitch.” The characters
chat, play and joke with children in live, unrehearsed
conversations from their digital undersea and intergalactic
environments via giant plasma screens.
Both venues also feature a Magic Playfloor, a cruise
industry first that blends the latest in gaming technology
with Disney’s panache for storytelling. The interactive
floor allows children to engage in group activities where
their movements control the action. Activities include
controlling the pitch of a virtual tilt maze, flying over
the streets of London with Peter Pan and riding the ocean
waves with Crush.
Chill-Out Zones for Tweens and Teens. . .
Located inside the forward funnel of the Disney
Dream is Edge – the lounge just
for tweens (ages 11 to 13). This tween pad is filled with a
multitude of hi-tech entertainment including the ability to
create and star in photo postcards and video karaoke using
green-screen technology.
Teens have their own exclusive club with Vibe
– a trendy, 9,000-square-foot club for guests ages 14 to 17.
Teens can create videos, play computer games and try their
hand at mixing dance tracks. Teens have a private outdoor
area for sunbathing, deck games and cooling off with wading
pools and water jets.
Personal Touches with Rotational Dining. . .
Disney Cruise Line continues its innovative rotational
dining concept onboard the Disney Dream with elaborately
themed restaurants, distinctly Disney touches, and
world-class cuisine to create a magical dining experience.
Throughout the cruise, guests visit different restaurants
for dinner – with their servers accompanying them, providing
friendly, personalized service each night. Restaurants
include:
- Animator’s Palate, a signature Disney Cruise Line restaurant that brings the magic of Disney animation into the dining room for an amazing experience that will captivate the entire family. The room is immersed in a vivid undersea environment and Crush, the surfer-dude sea turtle from Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Nemo,” makes a special appearance, swimming around the restaurant and engaging in live impromptu interactions with guests. Crush asks guests about their experience onboard the ship and answers questions about his life under the sea. Other characters such as Nemo, Dory, Squirt and Bruce the shark swim by and visit with guests.
- Royal Palace, an elegant restaurant inspired by the classic Disney films “Cinderella,” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “Sleeping Beauty.”
- Enchanted Garden, a whimsical, casual restaurant inspired by the gardens of Versailles and featuring a dining environment that magically transforms from day to night.
Just for Adults. . .
On the Disney Dream, while children are having the
time of their lives in the elaborately themed youth areas,
adults can look forward to incomparable indulgences and
relaxation with exclusive areas and offerings designed
exclusively for them.
- Adults can escape into The District, a nighttime entertainment area on the Disney Dream with five unique venues. This playground for grownups features sophisticated lounges, each with its own unique design, look, feel, and palate-pleasing delights.
- Senses Spa & Salon offers adult tranquility with 17 private treatment rooms, lavish spa villas with indoor treatment rooms and private outdoor verandahs, and Rainforest, a special section of the spa offering the benefits of steam, heat and hydrotherapy to relax the mind and body.
- At Palo, sweeping ocean
views, rich décor and epicurean excellence create the
setting for a romantic escape aboard the Disney Dream in
a redesigned version of Disney Cruise Line’s signature
specialty restaurant. Guests also may dine al fresco on
Palo’s private outdoor deck.
- Remy debuts on the Disney Dream – Disney Cruise Line’s first-ever premier dining option. With French-inspired, gourmet cuisine by two award-winning chefs, Remy melds classic and contemporary styles in a sophisticated new dining concept exclusively for adults.
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Remy Private Dining Room >In an exquisite, top-deck restaurant with incredible ocean views, Disney Cruise Line debuts Remy on the Disney Dream. With French-inspired, gourmet cuisine by two award-winning chefs, Remy features superior products and seasonal ingredients. The private Chef’s Table dining offers a glimpse into the kitchen and offers a special multi-course menu.
The Disney Dream will depart on her maiden voyage Jan. 26, 2011, and will sail alternating three- and four-night cruises to the Bahamas and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. During summer months, the ship will alternate four- and five-night itineraries with two stops at Castaway Cay.
(source: Disney Cruise Line )
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