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    DISNEY DREAM CRUISE REVIEW

    Teens and Tweens Rule

    in Their Very Own Exclusive Places Aboard the Disney Dream

     
    Catering to the vacation needs of every member of the family, the Disney Dream provides ultra-cool plush pads exclusively for teens and tweens. These trendy and tranquil areas offer an elite getaway for teens and tweens to set their own vacation agenda – whether socializing with new friends, playing the latest video games, experiencing cutting-edge technology or just chilling out.

     

    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.



    Teen Club - Vibe
    Teens rule in their own exclusive club aboard the Disney Dream with Vibe, an extensive indoor/outdoor space on Deck 5 forward created especially for guests ages 14 to 17. A “teen-only” swipe card provides access to the nearly 9,000-square-foot teen club.

    The interior space is trendy, casual and inviting. Sleek forms, vibrant colors and avant-garde designs combine to create the ideal teen crash pad. Modular, movable furniture and cushy chairs are plentiful and invite teens to kick back in style.  
    • A fountain bar will offer tasty refreshments such as soda, juice, smoothies and coffee drinks.
    • A media room serves as the central gathering space with video gaming and movie watching on a 103-inch LCD screen with digital surround sound. Around the perimeter of the room, teens can sit in built-in, oval wall “pods” designed as individual nooks for reclining and watching personal video screens or playing video games.
    • Teens will have at their fingertips the technology to create and edit videos using the latest computer software. They can play games and access the onboard social media application at one of several computer stations in the lounge or via their own WiFi-enabled laptop. Via the social media application, teens can post photos and videos and leave messages and comments for each other during the cruise.
    • In the dance club area, aspiring DJs can try their hand at spinning and mixing tracks. A lighted, multi-color dance floor and video wall set the stage for dance parties. On a separate stage, teens can take the spotlight during talent shows, karaoke contests and dance competitions.

    Outside, teens have their own private deck area – a modern space that gives them an opportunity to enjoy some fun in the sun without ever leaving the teen club. There are plenty of mod chairs and chaise lounges for sunbathing, two wading pools, fountains, pop jets and misters for cooling off. For recreation, teens can play deck games such as ping-pong, foosball and other favorites.  

    Tween Club - Edge
    Located inside the forward funnel is Edge, the lounge just for tweens (ages 11 to 13). This tween pad is a loft-style space with a multitude of hi-tech entertainment. The décor is retro with bright colors and funky finishes.    

    • Notebook computers integrated into the design create individual computing stations for tweens to play games and access the onboard social media application exclusively for them. On this “blog spot,” tweens can communicate with each other during the cruise by leaving messages, comments and posting photos and videos.
    • Along one wall of the club is a massive video wall that can be used for gaming, movies or television viewing. Stretching more than 18 feet long and nearly five feet tall, the state-of-the-art video wall can be utilized as one giant screen or separated into smaller individual screens.
    • A lighted dance floor – and multi-colored ceiling lights above that mirror the floor – make the perfect stage for a dance party or some individual free-styling. Nearby, a nearly-10-foot cinema screen descends from the ceiling, providing videos and lighting effects.
    • Another hi-tech highlight that’s sure to thrill tweens is the ability to create and star in their own photo postcards and video karaoke using green-screen technology.   

    Being in the funnel, this tween haven offers impressive views of the pool decks below…but with a catch: tweens can see out, but guests on the decks can not see in.

    As an added “wow,” the ship’s water coaster, AquaDuck, winds through the forward funnel of the ship. Three portholes in the tween club provide silhouetted views of AquaDuck riders as they zoom through the tunnel.  

    Chill Spa for Teens
    At Chill Spa on the Disney Dream, guests ages 13 to 17 have the coolest chill spot on the ship. Located inside Senses Spa & Salon on Deck 11, Chill Spa occupies its own space with two dedicated treatment rooms, which include showers, and a separate seating area exclusively for teen guests.

    Here, teens can stress less, keep it calm and chill out with spa treatments designed just for them. They are pampered to perfection with special services including facials, massages, body treatments, manicures, pedicures and more. Some examples of Chill Spa indulgences include:

    • Fabulously Fruity Facial – uses an organic mixture of fresh fruits to moisturize and refresh
    • Hot Chocolate Wrap – a massage and a delicious, soothing body wrap with anti-oxidants
    • Tantastic Body Bronzer – a hydrating body bronzer nourishes skin with a sun-kissed glow
    • Surfer’s Scrub – an invigorating exfoliating treatment with fresh lime, lemon and ginger
    • Ice Cream Manicure and Pedicure – yummy ingredients give hands and feet a sweet treat

     

    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 )

    DISNEY DREAM

    Fun Facts & Tips

    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.

    If you're planning any treatments at the Vista Spa, schedule them early.

    There's something different every day and every night on this cruise; you can participate in as many activities as you'd like—or just relax.

    Nassau is the largest city on the island of New Providence.

    The Bahamas is made up of more than 700 islands.

    Disney's Castaway Cay is 339 miles from the Walt Disney World Resort.

    You embark and debark from Port Canaveral, which is approximately 60 miles from Orlando.

    Disney's Castaway Cay is reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line Guests.

    Be sure to arrive at the embarkation port early. Your vacation begins the minute you board the ship!

     

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