Disney dream (2011)

Facts and Information

  • Third ship to join the DCL fleet

  • 18 decks (14 passenger decks)

  • 1250 staterooms

    • Inside 150

    • 1100 Outside staterooms

      • 199 Ocean view

      • 901 Verandah (including 21 suites)

  • 4,000 passengers

  • Crew 1,458

  • Maiden voyage January, 26, 2011 4-Night Bahamian Cruise

  • Cost $900- 950 million to build

  • Ship class: Dream

  • IMO Number 9434254

  • MMSI Number 311042900

  • Call Sign C6YR7

  • Godmother: Jennifer Hudson

  • Gross tonnage: 129,690 GT

  • Length: 1,114.7 ft. / 339.8 m

  • Beam: 121.4 ft. / 37.0 m

  • Height: 217 ft. / 66 m

  • Draft: 27.3 ft. / 8.32 m

  • Speed 22 knots cruising speed (maximum 23.5 knots)

  • Born at Meyer Werft Papenburg, Germany

  • Cinderella's "DREAM" is to live in a Palace aka "Royal Palace" restaurant

  • Bow character: Captain Mickey

  • Atrium character: Admiral Donald

  • Stern character: Sorcerer Mickey

  • Feb 22, 2007 DCL announced 2 new ships will be built

  • March 2009 first steal cut for the Dream and name announced for Dream and Fantasy

  • Name announced March, 20, 2009

  • Dream Keel Laying August 26, 2009

  • Revealed Disney Dream design in NYC October 29, 2009

  • First itineraries announced November 9, 2009

  • June 1, 2010 last section (bow) to complete Dream was laid

    • Built piece by piece unlike previous 2 ships

  • Float Out October 20, 2010

  • Jan 19, 2011 Dream Christening

  • Preview Cruises January 21, and 23, 2011

  • Maiden Voyage January 26, 2011 4-Night Bahamian Cruise

  • Art Deco

  • Ship number 687

  • First time in Europe summer 2023

  • Main Public Areas

    • Atrium Lobby – Deck 3

    • Walt Disney Theatre (1,340 capacity; live original productions) – Decks 3 and 4

    • Buena Vista Theatre (399 capacity; motion pictures) – Decks 4 and 5

    • Bon Voyage atrium lobby bar – Deck 3

    • Preludes theatre concessions – Deck 3

    • Vista Café – Deck 4

    • Shutters (Capturing Memories) photo gallery – Deck 4

    • Vista Gallery art gallery – Deck 4

    • Disney Vacation Planning Center – Deck 5

    • Guest Services – Deck 3

    • Port Adventures – Deck 5

  • Family Areas

    • D Lounge – Deck 4

    • Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique – Deck 5

    • AquaDuck water coaster – entrance on Deck 12

    • Goofy’s Sports deck – Deck 13

    • Donald’s Pool family pool – Deck 11

    • Mickey’s Pool children’s pool – Deck 11

    • Nemo’s Reef water-play area – Deck 11

    • Vanellope’s Sweets and Treats – Deck 11

    • Mickey’s Mainsail, Sea Treasures, White Caps retail shops – Deck 3

    • Whozits & Whatzits retail shop – Deck 11

  • Youth Areas

    • it’s a small world nursery – Deck 5

    • Disney’s Oceaneer Club – Deck 5

    • Disney’s Oceaneer Lab – Deck 5

    • Vibe teen club – Deck 5

    • Edge tween club – Deck 13 after dry dock 2024 Deck 5

  • Adult Areas

    • The District – Deck 4

    • Skyline bar

    • Pink: Wine and Champagne Bar

    • Evolution night club

    • Pub 687

    • District Lounge

    • Senses Spa & Salon – Deck 11

    • Senses Juice Bar – Deck 11

    • Quiet Cove Pool – Deck 11

    • Cove Bar – Deck 11

    • Cove Café – Deck 11

    • Meridian bar – Deck 12

    • Waves bar – Deck 12

    • Currents bar – Deck 13

    • Satellite Sun Deck – Deck 13

  • Dining

    • Enchanted Garden main dining (696 capacity) – Deck 2

    • Animator’s Palate main dining (696 capacity) – Deck 3

    • Royal Palace main dining (696 capacity) – Deck 3

    • Remy adult-exclusive fine dining (68 capacity) – Deck 12

    • Palo adult-exclusive fine dining (128 inside / 16 outside capacity) – Deck 12

    • Cabanas casual dining – Deck 11

    • Flo’s Café: Luigi’s Pizza, Tow Mater’s Grill, Fillmore’s Favorites quick service – Deck 11

    • Eye Scream ice cream – Deck 11

    • Frozone Treats smoothies – Deck 11

Staterooms

How to pick a stateroom

  • Starboard verandah for Alaskan cruise

  • Do not stay on deck below pool/buffet

    • Hear footsteps and chairs being dragged

  • Starboard for Castaway Cay View

  • Back of ship might feel engine rumbling

  • Look at family needs

    • Close to elevators, close to childcare, etc.

  • Price versus location versus category level

  • Seasickness look towards rooms mid ship and lower decks

  • Porthole magic in certain rooms inside rooms

    • These do typically sell out quickly

  • Navigator Verandahs

    • More enclosed verandah with smaller or minimal view, it feels more intimate,

    • Cheaper price

    • Not all ships have these

explore the kids club and areas

Clubs for children ages 3 and up are INCLUDED with the cost of your cruise

Safety is a top concern

  • No adults are allowed in the club except during open house hours

  • Each child has a magic band that they wear during the entire cruise. There is a lock on these so they do not come off

  • The band is scanned and has a picture of your child and the adults that have permission to pick them up or drop them off.

  • You will set up a secret word that will be used to pick up your kids. This is a word that only you and the adults responsible for your kids should know.

  • Each band has GPS on the ship so when picking up the kids, they will know exactly where the kid is. This could also be helpful if for any reason you get separated while on the cruise ship.

  • When entering the clubs each kid must stop at the handwashing station which lasts for 12 seconds and does all the dirty work.

restaurant and all things food

Pools and Recreational areas

Pool Rules

  • Children must be toilet trained for pool and spa usage

  • Children who are not must wear swim diaper in the wet play areas and splash zones

  • Complimentary life jackets on pool decks

  • No floats, rafts or noodles

  • Swim googles that only fit over eyes can be used everywhere

  • Swim masks are only allowed in the pools

  • No snorkel tubes allowed

  • Towels are located around all pools areas

onboard activities

Beverage Tasting Seminars

  • If you cancel an onboard activity what happens?

  • If you need to change your onboard activity plans, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the experience start time. Once an activity is canceled, there is no specific time frame at which the activity reenters the system for booking. Computer systems are a little like Donald Duck, great pals but also a little unpredictable!

  • Now, if you canceled an activity by accident and would like to rebook it, I have a couple of ideas:

    • On the Disney Cruise Line website, periodically check for the activity under the “Already Booked” tab, select “Book / Manage Cruise Activities” and perhaps you will find the activity available for booking.

    • If not, once onboard you can use the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app to peruse and book activities or stop by the Guest Services Desk. Often times fellow cruisers have a last-minute change in plans, and you will find just the activity you were looking for!

  • On my last cruise, we had hoped to book one of the beverage tastings onboard the ship but it was not available. A Crew Member encouraged us to try a different tasting during our day at Castaway Cay at Heads Up Bar instead, and I'm glad we did! We had such a great time soaking up the sunshine and a few rum cocktails.

entertainment

  • On my most recent voyage, the shows were performed at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

  • Guests that have the main dinner seating (usually around 5:45 p.m.) will first enjoy dinner and then watch the later show in the evening. Guests enjoying the second dinner seating (around 8:00 p.m.) will attend the earlier show and then head to dinner.

  • Most shows running 45 minutes to 1 hour in length

  • I recommend that you arrive about 15- 20 minutes before showtime to get a great seat up close. The performers sometimes travel through the aisles and there is a lot to see when you are front and center.

  • Typically have a visiting Broadway Professional on each sailing

planDisney Dream Guide

Beginners Guide to the Disney Dream Cruise Ship

I’m so excited to pass along the next pocket guide in the Disney Cruise Line series, the Disney Dream! The Dream joined the fleet in 2011 with 14 decks of onboard activities for the whole family to enjoy. Here are some of the offerings you’ll find onboard the first ship in the Dream Class:

1. Welcome Aboard

As you embark on your Disney Dream adventure, crew members will greet your party by name, and you’ll be welcomed into the atrium by a bronze-sculpted Admiral Donald Duck. Be sure to look up as you won’t want to miss the one-of-a-kind Art Deco chandelier embellished with crystals.

2. Signature Dining

Rotational dining ensures that guests can enjoy all three themed dining experiences while on board. Your party and service team will rotate to a different table service restaurant each night. As part of your rotational dining experience on the Disney Dream, you’ll savor flavors from around the world at Enchanted Garden, dine in the center of a classic Disney fairytale at Royal Palace, and embrace your inner artist at Animator’s Palate!

3. Broadway-Style Entertainment

It is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that the Walt Disney Theatre proudly presents a musical production of the Disney classic Beauty and the Beast on board the Disney Dream. You can also catch a showing of Disney’s Believe, a heartwarming story of a family who comes together through the power of Disney magic, or attend “The Golden Mickeys,” a Hollywood-style award show featuring dazzling performances that pay homage to the magic of Disney storytelling.

4. Adult-Exclusives

If you’re an avid Disney cruiser, you may be familiar with the exquisite Italian cuisine at Palo. But did you know that the Disney Dream is home to two adult-exclusive dining experiences? Indulge in a luxurious evening at Remy and treat your tastebuds to carefully crafted French-inspired fare surrounded by elegant, “Ratatouille”-inspired décor.

For late-night drinks, dancing and entertainment, visit The District. This adults-only area is home to a collection of lounges and nightclubs for every taste and mood, featuring District Lounge, Evolution, Skyline, Pink: Wine and Champagne Bar, and Pub 687.

5. Just for Kids

While adults take advantage of the nightlife on board, there are several themed spaces for the rest of your crew to enjoy age-appropriate, supervised fun. For an imaginative experience that is exclusive to the Disney Dream, Jedis-in-training can learn to pilot the Star Wars: Millennium Falcon at The Oceaneer Club!

Stay tuned for more planDisney pocket guides as we explore all the Disney Cruise Line ships, and don’t forget to check out our past editions on the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. Complete your pocket guide collection with the Disney Resort hotel pocket guides to help you plan your next vacation ashore! For more fun tips and great advice for planning your next Disney vacation stop by @planDisneyPanel on Instagram, @planDisney on Twitter, or planDisney.com. We look forward to answering your planning questions.

Repost from Disney Parks Blog

Photos

First time arriving to Port Canaveral 1/4/2011

"Disney Fantasy" and "Disney Dream" are announced as the names of the two new ships

Final building block in place 6/1/2010

Float Out Ceremony 11/1/2011

Christening Ceremony 1/19/2011

Atrium

Disney Dream Inaugural European Sailings 2023

Cannes

Santorini

Articles on the Disney Dream

deck plans