The Disney Dream cruise ship sails around the Bahamas (we chose a 5 day 4 night cruise as our first family cruise in 2013 and did the exact same cruise a second time in December 2018) and is one of the most beautiful cruise ships we’ve been on.
This is the ship that got us hooked on cruising with Disney.
Decorated in Art Deco style, the Disney Dream has 14 decks with the most popular (and busy) being the Deck 3 and Deck 11.
Everyone boards the Disney Dream cruise ship with cast members announcing your arrival “Welcome _____ family!” followed by a short round of applause and cheers.
It made the kids feel special and I will admit it, I kind of felt like I was part of the royal family. HA!
Disney Dream Deck 3 – Lobby & Atrium
Deck 3 is the lobby and atrium area of the ship. There is a bar, 2 restaurants, guest services and concierge, gift shops, the theatre on this deck and several character meet and greets take place here.
The stunning chandelier (see the hidden Mickeys?)
The hallway that leads to the gift shops and theatre.
Midship Elevator Entrance (more hidden Mickeys).
Princess Meet & Greet in the Atrium
Disney Dream Deck 11 – Pools, Cabanas & Counter Service Dining Options
Aquaduck and Nemo’s Reef, an adult only pool and bar section, several counter service dining options -think ice cream, pizza, chicken fingers, sandwiches – and a drink station are all on Deck 11.
Cabanas is an indoor/outdoor dining area which serves buffet style breakfast and lunch and is decorated like a cabana with colorful awnings, seagulls from Finding Nemo and 2 mosaic tile walls.
One of the two mosaic tile Finding Nemo scenes inside Cabanas. My photo doesn’t do it justice!
The spa and salon is also located on Deck 11 (there are some treatment rooms on Deck 12 as well) but I don’t have any pictures as I didn’t spend time there – next cruise maybe!
The Sail Away Party as well as the Pirate Party on the last night take place on Deck 11 as well.
Deck 3 and 11 is where we spent most of our time during our 5 days at sea as did many families with young children. Very relaxing and quiet on port days but quite busy on non port days.
Have you cruised on the Disney Dream? We’d love to hear what you thought about this Disney cruise ship!
Wow! Looks amazing. Can’t wait to do this someday!
It was a gorgeous ship indeed, Candace. My first time sailing with Disney and I didn’t really know what to expect but when we boarded I was blown away.
What a great tour! Disney doesn’t miss a thing! Their attention to detail is amazing. I can only imagine how great the actual cruise itself is!
The cruise was amazing especially for those who are Disney fans or ones with younger children. I know it probably isn’t the best cruise option for everyone but for my family’s first attempt at cruising, it was perfect.
What a beautiful looking ship!!! It doesn’t look like your on a “boat” at all. Quite amazing. I’ve never been on a cruise but would love to take Princess Peach when she’s a bit older. I think I would love the Princess meet and greet.
Someday we will get on a Disney Cruise! It sounds really wonderful and I know the kids would love it. Now just need to save my pennies (and nickels and dollars 🙂 )
Love your photos. The Disney Dream looks like an amazing ship. I love how Disney has incorporated the Hidden Mickey’s in cruising, just as the theme parks.
Gorgeous! You never think of a cruise ship as a work of art, but they really are!
Thanks for linking up!
OK I NEED to go to that Princess Meet & Greet.
It should go without saying that I also need to dine in that restaurant (preferably BEFORE Finding Dory), but I just typed it.
So jealous you were there, but so happy I get to see photos!
Love these photos and it makes me wish I was sailing on the Dream soon. I love the Art Deco style. I remember being announced when we got in and felt so special too 🙂 That is such a great photo of the Princesses lined up. That chandelier is gorgeous!
I’m not huge on cruises, but would like to do a disney cruise. they have down to a science entertaining both kids and adults.
Eileen, I totally agree – Disney has perfected it! We are a cruising family (well my husband and I were prior to kids) so going on a Disney one was just over the top for us.
Thanks for sharing the pictures, would love to go on a Disney Cruise on day
Man, I always wanted to go on this cruise as a kid!
What a dream vacation!!! Thanks for sharing!
This Disney “city” on the water is absolutely amazing. How could you not have just a fabulous time on it. I can’t imagine being a child on that vacation.
These photos are amazing! My girls would LOVE this cruise!!! I’ve never been on one but we need to plan one soon!
I love cruises! I remember going on my first one when I was 10. I’ve been on a whole lot since then and always want to go on another. I’ve never been on a Disney cruise, mostly since I feel like they are just for families and as soon as I have mine you betcha we are looking into a Disney trip.
You’d be surprised how many adults go without kids, Casandra! We saw a few!
I’ve never been on the Disney cruise ship, but always heard great things. Your pictures are amazing!
I want to go on a cruise!! Doing a Disney Cruise with my grandkids would be so much fun!! Looks like a beautiful ship!!
OMG totally jealous!! My kids (mostly me) would love this!!
That is so beautiful, exactly what you would expect from Disney
wow, how cool is that? I’d love to go on this cruise.
Wow! No way! I’ve never heard of this. Where have I been! This looks amazing!
WOW it looks like an incredible cruise – it’s my dream to go too!
I am sure this would be a vacation the kids would surely enjoy. Most of all, should I get the chance to get on this cruise, I would be a kid all over again. I am such a big Disney fan!
My daughter’s biggest dream is going on this cruise, it is gorgeous! Love art deco. Awesome photos, this post just makes me want to run out and get tickets. I had no idea the boat was so beautiful.
Love the photos, especially that chandelier..so gorgeous 🙂
Wow, this looks amazing! Of course I’m terrified of boats though!
I can’t wait until my daughter is a little older so we can do things like this.
My 3 daughters would absolutely love this cruise. Maybe one day!
Oooh those lights! I LOVE THEM. Beautiful ship and so fun because it’s Disney! I have never been on a cruise before but this one looks very tempting
I am very excited that some year, I might actually go on a Disney Cruise. I’m scared, though, that the boat would be shaking. Will it be? Anyway, it seems really fun so I’m excited!! I’ve never been on a boat or cruise ship.