Disney Dream Review

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A leader in the family cruise segment, Disney offers something for everyone. Each voyage includes the attention to detail and world-class hospitality Disney is famous for. Disney Cruise Line® was also recently named the top cruise line in the mega-ship category by readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine.

One of the best things about a Disney cruise is that nearly everything is included in the price. While onboard, select from numerous activities at themed venues, savor one-of-a-kind Rotational Dining and enjoy exclusive Broadway-quality, Disney musicals. Staterooms are family-size – larger than industry standard with ample storage space to stretch out in style and comfort. As an added convenience, most staterooms feature a “split bath-and-a-half” allowing 2 people to use the space at the same time.

Disney Dream™

The Disney Dream™ is the majestic third ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Boasting 14 towering decks, a ship length of 1,115 feet and a maximum width of 125 feet, the 130,000-ton vessel includes 1,250 staterooms and has the capacity to comfortably accommodate 4,000 passengers—along with the over 1,458 Crew Members who tend to the needs of every cruise Guest each and every day.

Building on the classic style of the previous 2 ships, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder, the Disney Dream is a valiant vessel distinguished for its classic early 20th-century design—which harkens back to the golden age of cruising—and state-of-the-art technology. As can be expected from Disney, the cruise liner was specially designed with families in mind, combining sleek style and convenient facilities with splashes of magic and cruise-industry firsts—like the splashtacular AquaDuck, the very first water coaster at sea.

Accomodations:  Disney Dream Staterooms

Disney Cruise Line® staterooms are among the first in the industry to be designed especially for families. The Disney Dream™ layouts are well thought out, using the latest in design innovations to anticipate the needs of families and ensure the most comfortable and relaxing stay possible. Whether it’s an imaginative inside retreat or a spacious and abundantly appointed suite, accommodations allow you to travel in comfort and grand style.

Options

A perfect slice of paradise is yours to discover, with options like private verandahs that look out onto the sea and scenery, deluxe rooms with expanded space, virtual portholes for rooms without windows, as well as rooms with crystal-clear portholes—some with built-in seating. No matter your selection, each room is adorned from floor to ceiling with elegant Art Deco touches reminiscent of the glamorous 1920s and 1930s.

Experience the special Disney touches, comfort and luxury of a Disney Cruise Line® stateroom, and let enchanting interiors transform your cruise experience into a truly magical time on the high seas.

Dining on the Disney Dream – some amazing choices to try every night

Animator’s Palate

Main Dining restaurant located on Deck 3, Aft aboard the Disney Dream™ that serves dinner

Cabanas

indoor/outdoor Casual Dining restaurant located on Deck 11, on the Disney Dream™ serves breakfast and lunch

Enchanted Garden

Main Dining restaurant located on Deck 2, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, Midship aboard the Disney Dream™

Palo

Adult only Italian restaurant on the Disney Dream™

Royal Palace

Main Dining restaurant located on Deck 3, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, Midship aboard the Disney Dream™

Disney Dream Activities:

ship features spectacular innovations. There is something for the whole family

Thrill to the first water coaster at sea, the AquaDuck! A wild, watery ride, this 765-foot-long, winding slide

Disney’s Oceaneer Club

Tweens escape to Edge, their own club high up in the ship’s funnel.

Teens enjoy an indoor lounge and outdoor escape experience called Vibe

Adults can savor new indulgences and a brand-new take on Disney Cruise Line favorites. Relax at the Quiet Cove Pool and bar while the kids are off enjoying their own dream cruise, carefully supervised by Disney Youth Counselors. Escape to the Senses Spa & Salon with couple’s villas and an all-new Rainforest Room. At night, the entertainment district beckons with five distinct clubs, including: Pink, an elegant champagne bar that seems to be made of bubbles, and Skyline bar that offers a spectacular new city view each evening.

Family

Disney entertainment with Broadway-style shows at sea. A fun-filled family lounge. Movies in digital 3D, Deck parties and fireworks at sea. Goofy’s Sports Deck with nine-hole miniature golf course, two virtual sports simulators, a basketball court and more. The whimsically themed Mickey Pool and Donald Pool are perfect places for kids and parents to splash around. While the splashing fountains of Nemo’s Reef invite even the littlest of cruisers to join in the watery fun.

Family-friendly staterooms. ultimate comfort for the whole family

Your cruise comes with just about everything.

One of the best things about a Disney cruise is that nearly everything you could dream of is included in the price. Here are a few of the not-so-basic amenities you’ll enjoy.

  1. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, every day onboard
  2. Sodas, snacks and more
  3. Original Broadway style musicals
  4. Entertainment for all ages, day and night
  5. Kids (3 and up): Clubs filled with activities and entertainment.
  6. Teens: Special programs and “teen-only” spaces
  7. Adults: Exclusive pool, fitness center, nightclubs, special programs and more
  8. Spacious staterooms designed especially for families
  9. 24-hour room service
  10. First run films, some in Digital 3D
  11. Fireworks at sea*
  12. World-renowned Disney service
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Sue Lobo
Sue Lobo is a four-time Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist (2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026) and Senior Travel Advisor at Atlas Travel Center, one of the most decorated travel agencies in the United States. With more than 35 years of experience in the travel industry, Sue has planned, booked, and personally accompanied trips for thousands of clients — from first-time cruisers to seasoned luxury travelers who have circled the globe multiple times. Sue's areas of deep expertise include ocean and river cruising, European tours, group travel coordination, luxury travel, honeymoon planning, and family vacation design. She is a CLIA-certified cruise specialist and works within an agency that holds IATA and ARC accreditation and maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Over her career, Sue has been involved in more than 30,000 bookings and has personally coordinated over 200 travel groups — from faith-based group cruises and HBCU alumni trips to women's retreats, family reunions, and corporate incentive travel. What sets Sue apart is not just the credentials — it is the firsthand experience behind them. Sue has personally traveled to more than 20 countries across three continents, including Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and throughout Europe. She has sailed on dozens of cruise ships across nearly every major line, walked the river cruise routes she recommends, and eaten at the restaurants she suggests to clients. Her recommendations come from personal experience, not brochures. In addition to advising clients, Sue writes extensively about travel for The Traveler's Atlas blog — covering everything from cruise line comparisons and overtourism trends to destination guides and practical travel tips. Her writing is grounded in the same expertise she brings to every client conversation: honest, specific, and built on decades of real-world travel experience. Sue is based in the United States and available to help travelers plan cruises, European tours, group trips, river cruises, honeymoons, family vacations, and more. To work with Sue, contact Atlas Travel Center at atlastravelweb.com.