DCL Treasure - Pool Deck Woes

[sponica]

Having sailed the Fantasy and the Treasure, the pools on the Treasure are far superior to the Fantasy. If the boss didn’t like the Treasure then they likely won’t like the older ships pools.

The only thing that really got to me on the Treasure is because a lot of the pools are so shallow, the water was like bath water....which isn't great during the day in the Caribbean summer.

 

[Disneyworldlocal]

The tech, lighting effects, poor theming, bland art work, atrium design is all very outdated.

I mean the crush show at animators is just embarrassing now, The lighting effects in Enchanted garden are awful, the funnel vision is basically un watchable in daylight hours the screens are so bad, carpets are repetitive, no lighting effects in the atrium, lack of themed bars, technology for detective game is outdated (still enjoyable to play but is outdated) and boy is the pirate show on the older ships just cringe.

I only agree with the Pirate show on the Fantasy and Dream. Total snooze fest. For a company that can do awesome ones on the Wish and Magic class ships how did they do such a poor job on the Dream Class ships.

 

[DCLMP]

Really? Ive heard lots of complaints from royal fans about the Icon class with many saying they will never sail them again. Too overcrowded, poor design, too hard to book actuvities etc.

For some cruisers the design isnt the big issue that concerns them. Its the service, food, activities, shows and appearance. And for me they are all better on Wish class. Design is better overall on Dream class than Wish although there are some design elements we prefer on the Wish over the Dream. But ultimately design is only one of 6 elements that matter.

There are complaints and positive reviews on all ships. It's up to the person reading or watching the reviews to decide what's important to them. I generally stick with you tube reviews because I can actually see it for myself. I get a better idea with a visual review if I'm going to like the ship or not.
The icon class has had enough positive reviews that I am willing to try it. There is only one way to know if you like something is to try if for yourself. I'm not one of those people that disparages other cruise lines or ships I've never tried. There are enough of those posters on here.

I'm glad you like the Wish. I gave it two very expensive tries. It's not for me.

 

[mcd2745]

We don't have young kids anymore who would be using them, but the multiple pools on the Wish class was a smart idea IMO. If you have a code brown in one, you still have several others unaffected that can stay open.

Pirate night? I'm of the opinion that it needs to go. At least on most ships. You can keep it on the Wish and maybe one other ship. The rest of the ships should get their own theme nights that culminate in a fireworks show. I'm pretty sure Disney has enough IP to find some different themes.

There's some validity to the idea of some things being outdated on the older ships, ironically moreso with the Dream and Fantasy than with the Magic and Wonder. In Enchanted Garden - I think we were all shocked it wasn't re-themed in the Dream's dry dock last year - it's true about 90% of the light fixtures don't work and slowly open like they initially did. And the Crush show in Animator's doesn't seem to have the same appeal anymore. Midship Detective certainly could use some upgrades and new stories/missions. I don't need fancy lighting effect in the Atrium or bars, however.

 

[MickeyD]

After sailing on the new and fancy Treasure, we CAN NOT WAIT to sail on the outdated and old Fantasy again. Already have 5 cruises booked next winter and spring. Also looking at the 10 night and the adjoining 4 night in July.

Shiny and new isn’t always better.

What didn't you like about the Treasure?
We are currently booked on the Treasure for Feb., but I am having severe "buyer's remorse" with all I am reading. We have sailed on the Fantasy almost exclusively since she came out and we love that ship! DH wants 7 day, but I do prefer about 5 day. I am worried about crowds and small spaces.
Any insights you can give me are appreciated.
Lisa