Just off 4 night dream

[Abatts]

Just off Disney Dream for the 4 night as a first timer. Will try to answer any questions

 

[2neverland]

Did you enjoy? Can you hear the tv/people in the next cabin?
Any excursions?
Did u you use passports or just birth certificate?
Did you feel rushed?
Did everything flow well we're you overwhelmed?

 

[Abatts]

Yes we had a great time! We were in a category 4d on deck 6. Closer to aft, but still somewhat midship. The only think we could hear sometimes was people moving their chairs on the balcony (scraping really).

We stayed on ship in Nassau. Did the extreme getaway at CC (stingrays, floats, snorkeling & bike rentals). We LOVED the stingrays and spent the entire extra time snorkeling with them. We never got out floats - were too busy snorkeling and bike riding. However, I was disappointed with the masks. I will probably bring our own next time. My boys are very used to snorkel gear, but my youngest had a rough time with the one provided for some reason.

We used passports.

I felt crowded/rushed the first day and at busy times at the pool deck/atrium. However, we quickly learned the least crowded paths, areas and got more acclimated. That being said, I don't feel it was anymore crowded than the other cruise lines we've been on.

My one disappoint - which I had read about was the size of the pools/lines for the AquaDuck. They really were very crowded. We only used the pool deck upon embarking the first day for an hour or so and early morning on our sea day. Even While in Nassau, I felt it was very crowded and we didn't use either (boys just jumped in the hot tub for a few min).

 

[2neverland]

Yes we had a great time! We were in a category 4d on deck 6. Closer to aft, but still somewhat midship. The only think we could hear sometimes was people moving their chairs on the balcony (scraping really).

We stayed on ship in Nassau. Did the extreme getaway at CC (stingrays, floats, snorkeling & bike rentals). We LOVED the stingrays and spent the entire extra time snorkeling with them. We never got out floats - were too busy snorkeling and bike riding. However, I was disappointed with the masks. I will probably bring our own next time. My boys are very used to snorkel gear, but my youngest had a rough time with the one provided for some reason.

We used passports.

I felt crowded/rushed the first day and at busy times at the pool deck/atrium. However, we quickly learned the least crowded paths, areas and got more acclimated. That being said, I don't feel it was anymore crowded than the other cruise lines we've been on.

My one disappoint - which I had read about was the size of the pools/lines for the AquaDuck. They really were very crowded. We only used the pool deck upon embarking the first day for an hour or so and early morning on our sea day. Even While in Nassau, I felt it was very crowded and we didn't use either (boys just jumped in the hot tub for a few min).

Thank you!

 

[NAB]

I was on the same cruise and on deck 6. Pain to go all the way around to aft elevators because they were changing out state room rugs.We were the last room before they shut off assess to main elevators.

 

[Otimon]

I was on the same cruise and on deck 6. Pain to go all the way around to aft elevators because they were changing out state room rugs.We were the last room before they shut off assess to main elevators.

Love to begin the day with a smile!

 

[Abatts]

I was on the same cruise and on deck 6. Pain to go all the way around to aft elevators because they were changing out state room rugs.We were the last room before they shut off assess to main elevators.

We were supposed to be in 6590 - got moved to 6134 which is on the port side. Lucky for us it was a quick walk to the aft elevators. I would love the same room position but on the starboard side next time!

 

[zebsterama]

We were on the same cruise - family loved it. The kids clubs are fantastic - my son 14 absolutely loved Vibe, my daughter 12 wasn't as impressed with Edge, but still enjoyed the activities and they both made a lot of friends.

Comparatively - Vibe and the Oceaners club (facilities) blow away Edge ... but Edge is nice. These are first world problems.

We did Nassau/Atlantis pkg with lunch and access to the resort - it was nice.

Had an excellent spot with umbrella/chairs/palms at Castaway Cay - did the snorkel/tube/bike rental. Liked it - didn't end up doing the bike. Loved CC.

Our wait staff and hostess were fantastic! We stayed in a family stateroom with an extended varrandah - 5046 - mid ship. Not sure what category that was - we thought it was perfect! Loved/used the varrandah.

For us the cruise portion of the trip (we also did 7 nights at DIsney World and 3 nights at Universal/Portofino) was great! Saved the cruise for the end - thank goodness/good move!

Since our kids are a little older (and pretty social) - they spent a majority of their time at the clubs and doing activities. Kind of bitter sweet for my wife and I (first time it really dawned on us that our kids are growing up). We were lucky enough to enjoy the adult clubs sections of the ship. If we stayed in the main pool / deck area - it would not have been as enjoyable (I don't think). Those pools for those many people need to be bigger IMO.

FOOD - very good ... not California Grill excellent ... but good to very good. Never did quick service - only sit down for breakfast / lunch / dinner (except lunches for Nassau & CC day). We really milked it - and glad we did.

The Cruise App - awesome / an absolute must have!

Entertainment - shows: top notch ... do not miss ... fantastically amazing! Real Disney magic! ... will blow you away! Can you tell we liked it? - haha!

We felt we got value. Can't say that as much with the parks. We will definitely do more Disney cruises. We put down our deposit on the ship - will be booking at least one before the end of August 2018 ... if not sooner.

Feel free to ask me any questions.

 

[NAB]

Love to begin the day with a smile!

Did not complain to them but some down the same hall sure did.I think we were like 8 down from the mid elevator but since they closed it off we had to walk all the way to the back just to get to the midship. It was not fun at all if you just wanted to run back to the room for something. I tell you when they opened it up on our last day there was literally dancing in the hall way.

We did enjoy the trip, the weather was great too.

 

[fhtpdw20]

What color is the background for the embarkation photos? Did you get the meet and greet tickets for Frozen or Princesses? IF you reserved them before the cruise, were they in your cabin or did you still have to go to guest services to get them? Thanks for your help.

 

[Abatts]

What color is the background for the embarkation photos? Did you get the meet and greet tickets for Frozen or Princesses? IF you reserved them before the cruise, were they in your cabin or did you still have to go to guest services to get them? Thanks for your help.

We did not do the embarkation photo. Sorry - I think it was a picture of the Dream?

We have 2 boys, so we did not do the princess meet & greet. However the tickets for our CC excursion were already in our room, along with the invitations for Pirate's League.

 

[zebsterama]

I'm sorry we didn't do the embarkment photo or the princess meet.

FYI - we're Canandian so passports were our only option.

 

[NAB]

The background is the ship with with a bright blue sky and darker blue border with Captain Mickey in the corner.. wish it was easier to post picture or I would. We got the digital stick of all our pictures.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

The background is the ship with with a bright blue sky and darker blue border with Captain Mickey in the corner.. wish it was easier to post picture or I would. We got the digital stick of all our pictures.

To post photos, you can drag and drop, or copy and paste. Or use a photo hosting site. One note - a photo must be smaller than 1MB for the first two options.

 

[NAB]

Not sure if you can see this very will. Got my husband to play around to post...lol

 

[bobbiwoz]

What movies did they have in BUena Vista theater?

 

[Abatts]

What movies did they have in BUena Vista theater?

Finding Dory
Pete's Dragon
Zootopia
BFG
The Light Between Oceans (premiered Friday at 12:01

 

[fhtpdw20]

Thanks NAB for the picture.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Great! Thank you!

 

[DetroitAvant]

I was on the same cruise and on deck 6. Pain to go all the way around to aft elevators because they were changing out state room rugs.We were the last room before they shut off assess to main elevators.

We were the first room on the other side, but at least the forward elevators weren't too far.

What color is the background for the embarkation photos? Did you get the meet and greet tickets for Frozen or Princesses? IF you reserved them before the cruise, were they in your cabin or did you still have to go to guest services to get them? Thanks for your help.

Our tickets for the meet and greet were in the room with our pre-booked excursion tickets the first day. Unfortunately, my boys only wanted to see Olaf who wasn't available when we went down there.

Did you feel rushed?

For us, it felt like just enough time to experience everything. I don't think I would have gone shorter.

Any excursions?

We did the Atlantis water park and felt like it was too much for too little time. Maybe if our kids could go off on their own it'd be different, but I didn't think it was worth it. Castaway Cay was much better and all we did was rent a float.

My one disappoint - which I had read about was the size of the pools/lines for the AquaDuck. They really were very crowded. We only used the pool deck upon embarking the first day for an hour or so and early morning on our sea day. Even While in Nassau, I felt it was very crowded and we didn't use either (boys just jumped in the hot tub for a few min).

We didn't have too many problems early in the morning or between the dinners.

Finding Dory
Pete's Dragon
Zootopia
BFG
The Light Between Oceans (premiered Friday at 12:01

We were able to catch Captain America Civil War one night as well.