Fireworks, water pageantry and cheering fans greeted the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line® fleet as it arrived for the first time at Port Canaveral, Fla., on Jan. 4, 2011.
Hundreds of people lined the shores to welcome the Disney Dream™ to its new home. The 4,000-passenger luxury liner cruised into the newly expanded, state-of-the-art port facility at sunrise accompanied by a flotilla of watercraft.
The Disney Dream will sail 3-, 4- and 5-night cruises to the Bahamas beginning with its maiden voyage on Jan. 26, 2011. Check out the next issue of D-Mail for a special link to watch the official christening ceremony on Jan. 19, 2011!
Meanwhile, the Disney Wonder® bids adios to Port Canaveral on Jan. 6, 2011, and heads to its new homeport on the West Coast. Following a Panama Canal crossing, the ship will offer cruises to the Mexican Riviera and Alaska in 2011.
Why Family Travel Requires More Planning — and More Expertise
Family travel is the most rewarding kind of trip to plan well and the most stressful kind to plan poorly. Children have different thresholds for long travel days, disrupted sleep schedules, and adult-paced itineraries. At Atlas Travel Center, we’ve been booking family vacations since 1987, and we’ve learned that the key to a great family trip isn’t finding a place with a kids’ club — it’s designing an itinerary that genuinely works for every member of the group, regardless of age.
Disney destinations, in particular, require a level of advance planning that surprises most first-timers. Dining reservations open 60 days in advance and popular restaurants fill within minutes. Lightning Lane passes and special event tickets require strategy. Knowing which parks to prioritize on which days, how to minimize wait times, and where to build in rest — these are the details our advisors have helped thousands of families navigate over the years.
Beyond the Theme Parks
Some of the best family travel memories happen away from the most crowded destinations. A family cruise offers unmatched value — one price covers accommodation, food, entertainment, and transportation between destinations, with something for every age onboard. Caribbean all-inclusive resorts with water parks, Rocky Mountain ranch vacations, national park road trips, and European river cruises tailored for multi-generational groups are all experiences our advisors design regularly.
Let Atlas Help You Plan the Perfect Family Trip
Contact Atlas Travel Center to speak with a family travel specialist. We’re CLIA-certified, ARC-accredited, and have maintained an A+ BBB rating throughout our 35+ years in business. We’ll ask the right questions, find the right fit, and take the planning off your plate so you can focus on making memories.
