Dream special rooms - now that we see the pictures! ** Index now in Post 7 **

[Anjelica]

I think the comment referred to the timing of the index pictures, and not to any additional panels being added to the ship now that she's sailing.

The pictures used for most of the primary index pictures in the 1st thread were created using static images when the ship was first floated out of the construction bay at Meyer Werft. Those pictures gave the best views of the rooms since a) the ship wasn't moving), b) people could get up close to take the pictures (but only of the right side), c) the verandah dividers and railing hadn't been fully completed, giving good views of the rooms, and d) the additional decorative dividers hadn't been added yet. But even in the earliest picture, taken during the float out event (with the tents and umbrellas), you can see at least one of the decorative dividers in place, and in subsequent pictures, such as the ones mentioned in Anjelica's post, you can see additional dividers having been added. By the time the ship was conveyed along the EMS in mid-November, all of the decorative dividers were in place.

Correct - I was assuming the picture that had all the room numbers on it were prior to most of the panels being placed. In the picture with the room numbers many of the verandah's do not have the paneling on it - yet they are now being reported with having paneling installed.

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Thank you both Angelica and HallsofVa for clearing that up. I just can't keep up with this thread! (And that's a good thing - I'm so grateful for all the info/advice!)

 

[disneyholic family]

i post this here for the ship design experts:
they've put the two HA concierge rooms on deck 11....
but the concierge lounge is on deck 12.....so every time someone in an HA room wants to go to the lounge they will have to go up a deck...
why didn't they put the HA rooms on the same floor as the lounge?

i'm very confused by the thought process here...

 

[KingRichard]

i post this here for the ship design experts:
they've put the two HA concierge rooms on deck 11....
but the concierge lounge is on deck 12.....so every time someone in an HA room wants to go to the lounge they will have to go up a deck...
why didn't they put the HA rooms on the same floor as the lounge?

i'm very confused by the thought process here...

Most likely because all the food and Cabanas is on deck 11.

The pools, spas and hot tubs also.

 

[diane648]

Did ya'll see the thread from the person that was in 5150? They said the verandah was huge because it includes the verandah for their room plus another rooms-worth of verandah space next to them.

Now that I look at your indexed pics, I see what they're saying. This room (which sleeps 4) could be a great deal if you love verandah time.

 

[Anjelica]

When I look at the newer pictures from the other thread "obstructed view" I actually noticed that there is no paneling on the deck right below cabana's, etc. I actually don't think I will have any "obstructed view" in room 10632. Interesting....

 

[disneyholic family]

Most likely because all the food and Cabanas is on deck 11.

The pools, spas and hot tubs also.

but one of the reasons people pay so much more for concierge is so they can be away from the masses in the concierge lounge....
at least we tend to spend time in the lounge when we travel concierge....

when we cruised on the wonder, there was no lounge, but we had a very large stateroom and when we weren't off the ship, we spent a lot of time in our room....
the only time we were anywhere near the pools was for the sailaway party....

from what i understand, people who were in concierge on the dream have been popping in and out of the lounge to grab snacks/drinks......
popping is a bit more challenging if you're challenged to begin with and you have to negotiate stairs or elevator and gates and hallways...
it will make you think twice about 'popping' anywhere...

i would switch my reservation back to deck 12.....i'm ok with a regular room except for the shower......dunno...we shall see....

 

[chipnpam]

Wow- you ladies have done an awesome job. Thanks for all the info and pictures. Any word on 7108, Cat 4C Deluxe Oceanview with Verandah.....first time sailing so want to make sure we will have a great view and a pull down murphy bed. I can't seem to find it on any photos. Thanks

 

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Here are some pictures I took of the 7170 Verandah. The obstruction is to the left, blocking the left side of the doors, and the curtains are clipped over to the right, blocking the right side, which really made me feel closed in at first:



However, I quickly realized the curtains could be unclipped from their anchors and moved to the left:



This really opened up the view and gave us this to wake up to:





ETA: and yes, we DID sleep with the verandah door open! Having moved from Portland, Maine to Orlando, Florida almost two years ago, I miss my ocean! (But not the snow!!)

 

[budbeerlady]

Did ya'll see the thread from the person that was in 5150? They said the verandah was huge because it includes the verandah for their room plus another rooms-worth of verandah space next to them.

Now that I look at your indexed pics, I see what they're saying. This room (which sleeps 4) could be a great deal if you love verandah time.

After freaking out about a date change since Dd didnt have her school calendar out when I booked things are looking up. We are now in 5650, very excited and cruising a week earlier for the same $$$$. I cannot wait to try out this room, I was worried with our old room about noise from the night clubs.

 

[simbasmom2]

I just snagged an opening on the Dream in August...whew... that was rough booking this late in the game. We just got back from the MR and I couldn't focus on booking beyond that cruise. The room that came open is 10156. This is not a room I would have typically booked because iti s way in the back! But HEY, I can't be picky... I got a ressie and I am thrilled!!!! Can't wait to tell the kids after school today.

Does anyone have any thoughts on these AFT rooms?

 

[denisea51]

I see on the deck plans that these rooms are directly across from the elevators. Are the elevators in the hall or in a hall of their own on the Dream? And How noisy are they? TIA

 

[stinksmom]

I've been trying to stay on top of this thread but haven't been able to keep up. Can anyone tell me if there are any pictures of room 6502 posted somewhere in this thread? I'll keep looking (in my spare time at work ).

Thanks!

 

[Wendy&Grumpy]

I see on the deck plans that these rooms are directly across from the elevators. Are the elevators in the hall or in a hall of their own on the Dream? And How noisy are they? TIA

We were in 7170 which is almost identically located as yours, only at the aft elevators. No worries - the elevators and stairs are in a central lobby-type area, facing inward towards each other. All that is across from your staterooms is the back wall of the elevator & stair area.

 

[myxdvz]

Got our cruise papers today! We had Cat 4D GTY and have been assigned 6088! I see from this thread that its a HA room and we'd have huge verandah space which is great!

Anyone have inside photos of this room?

 

[HallsofVA]

Got our cruise papers today! We had Cat 4D GTY and have been assigned 6088! I see from this thread that its a HA room and we'd have huge verandah space which is great!

Anyone have inside photos of this room?

You have one of the easiest rooms to identify from a distance, so you can show anyone a picture of the left side of the ship, and they can see your room. Hopefully you saw this picture in an earlier post, but your room is the front half of the white space midship just above the lifeboat, and the verandah door to the left of that space. Your view down may be filled with a view of the lifeboat, but few folks have a great view down on the Dream.

I haven't personally seen any inside shots, so you may have to provide them if we don't get any input before you sail.

 

[myxdvz]

You have one of the easiest rooms to identify from a distance, so you can show anyone a picture of the left side of the ship, and they can see your room. Hopefully you saw this picture in an earlier post, but your room is the front half of the white space midship just above the lifeboat, and the verandah door to the left of that space. Your view down may be filled with a view of the lifeboat, but few folks have a great view down on the Dream.

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I haven't personally seen any inside shots, so you may have to provide them if we don't get any input before you sail.

Thanks HallsofVA! I did see the photos in this thread and they were very helpful and got me very excited about the extra verandah space! I will definitely take photos of the room so if no one has posted inside photos by April 1, let me know and I will post mine!

33 days! w00t!!!!

 

[colmom]

Originally Posted by Matt@WDWR
Somebody recommended a Verandah to me that is on Deck 5. It was either room 5546 or 5046 because of the larger verandah. What I want to know is will those rooms be quiet since the theater seems to be under it? I can't stand a loud room! Thanks!

Those are rooms that I've recommended, since they are located more above the restrooms in front of the theatre, than above the theatre itself, and they are the only non-connecting rooms in that group. Those rooms, and the rooms just aft of those rooms, should be good. I like the right side rooms (5546) since it generally has a better view of Castaway Cay.

Just found this thread and we just booked Rm 5052 on the Fantasy Dec 2012. It is a 5E category so I am guessing it has an extended balcony, right? Also, it looks like it will be a good location according to HallsofVA? Thanks for this thread!

 

[MidwayLady]

After months of checking the reservation page I was finally assigned a stateroom. #7688. From the deck plans it look great with a HUGE veranda. I am scared that it is too good to be true. It is a upgrade so I am worried that they might take it away from me. I can't find any pictures or information about it. Any thoughts? It is a handicapped room. How would that make it different than a non-handicapped room? Size? Bathroom?

 

[DizDaddy]

After months of checking the reservation page I was finally assigned a stateroom. #7688. From the deck plans it look great with a HUGE veranda. I am scared that it is too good to be true. It is a upgrade so I am worried that they might take it away from me. I can't find any pictures or information about it. Any thoughts? It is a handicapped room. How would that make it different than a non-handicapped room? Size? Bathroom?

Typically the accessible rooms are bigger to allow for wheelchairs/carts, etc. The bathroom is typically much larger with a walk in shower. I think if there would be any drawback would be that accessible rooms do not typically have split bathrooms. If that is not a big concern for you, enjoy the extra space....you will end up spoiled.