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‘Dream’
Vacation
T
alk about a “see cruise.” Featuring “paintings”
that come to life, staterooms with real-time
views of the ocean outside and a sophisticated
lounge with a unique “window to the world,” Disney
Dream has set sail for the open seas.
After embarking on its maiden voyage on Jan.
26, Disney Dream is the newest ship to join Disney
Cruise Line’s growing fleet. Embarking from Port
Canaveral, Fla., the ship sails to the Bahamas and
Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, giving
families a tropical vacation to remember.
As enticing as a Bahama-bound vacation sounds,
however, passengers may find it difficult to leave
the ship and its bevy of innovative and unique
experiences tailored for guests of all ages. Swathed
in elegant, richly-detailed Art Deco design, the ship’s
interior is warm and inviting. The ship has 1,250
staterooms and suites, many with connecting doors
that make it perfect for larger families and groups.
If you’re looking to sail the seas in the lap of
luxury, Disney Dream has two signature royal
suites: the Walter E. Disney Suite and the Roy O.
Disney Suite. Decorated in the glamour of the 1920s
and 1930s, luxurious details include a whirlpool
hot tub on a private
teakwood verandah,
two bathrooms with
whirlpool tub and rain
shower, walk-in closets,
media library, dining salon, wet bar and floor-to-
ceiling windows with sweeping ocean views.
Outside the staterooms, family-friendly
entertainment and experiences await. Take in a show
at the Walt Disney Theatre, a 1,340-seat showplace
whose playbill is topped by “Disney’s Believe,” an
original musical on Disney Dream, and “Villains
Tonight!,” a musical comedy featuring some of
Disney’s most favorite scoundrels.
On the upper deck, bask in the warmth of a
tropical sun at any of Disney Dream’s refreshing
pools and water areas. And for a splash of lifetime,
take a ride on AquaDuck!, the first-ever shipboard
water coaster. At 765 feet in length and spanning
four decks in height, the thrilling water ride features
twists, turns and an exhilarating 12-foot drop over
the side of the ship with a look down to the ocean 150
feet below.
While Disney cruises are designed for families of
all ages, kids, tweens and teens will feel especially
at home thanks to specially-designed youth areas
filled with their favorite pastimes. Children ages 3 to
10 will enjoy Disney’s Oceaneer Club with activities
featuring their favorite Disney characters, including
Mike and Sully from “Monsters, Inc.” and Crush the
sea turtle from “Finding Nemo.”
Tweens and teens also have their own special
getaways. At Edge, a loft-style lounge for passengers
ages 11 to 13, tweens can enjoy the latest in high-tech
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