The Atrium of the Disney Dream It’s finally here, the moment you’ve been planning for! You’re on the first day of your Disney Cruise Line vacation! Many people wouldn’t consider this a real first day of their trip. After all, on day one, you basically board the boat and get settled in, right? Well, it…
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Tips for a Perfect Day on Castaway Cay
The Disney Dream docked at Castaway Cay Castaway Cay is Disney’s own island private island in the Caribbean. If you’re sailing on the Disney Cruise Line on a Caribbean itinerary, your ship will stop at least once at this beautiful, fun filled island. There is so much to do on Castaway Cay that it…
Panama Canal Crossing Onboard Disney Cruise Line
Last summer I had the opportunity to sail on the East Bound Panama Canal cruise with Disney Cruise Line on the Disney Wonder. This 14-night adventure was nothing short of spectacular. The cruise lasted for 14 nights. Prior to this I had cruised 3, 4, and 7-night itineraries, and there were some noticeable differences with…
Which Disney Cruise Line Ship is the Best?
I recently completed my Grand Slam cruise. If you aren’t familiar with the Disney Cruise lingo, a Grand Slam is when you have sailed on all 4 of the Disney Cruise Line ships: Disney Fantasy, Disney Dream, Disney Magic, and Disney Wonder. If someone had predicted that item would even have been on my…
The Castaway Cay 5K
On your mark….get set….go! One of the things that intrigued me about our Disney Dream cruise to the Bahamas was the Castaway Cay 5K. This is the most informal of the Run Disney races, in which anyone on board the cruise aged 10 and up is welcome to sign up. I don’t run, not unless…
The Oceaneer Club and Lab on the Disney Dream
The Kids Only Oceaneer Club The Oceaneer Club and the Oceaneer Lab are two sections of the supervised children’s activity center on Deck 5 of the Disney Dream. These are meant for children ages 3 – 12. The Club is aimed towards younger children and the Lab is aimed towards older children, however, children are…
Our Atlantis Shore Excursion
The Atlantis Resort on Nassau One of the few things not covered in the price of a Disney Cruise are the myriad port adventures you can choose. On our recent Bahamian cruise aboard the Disney Dream, my family and I decided to book one of these in advance. We would be spending a day at…
Meet and Greets Opportunities On Board the Disney Dream
Our first meet and greet of the vacation One of the fun things to do on your Disney Cruise is to meet and take photographs with the many Disney characters, both onboard and on Castaway Cay. Recently, Disney has introduced a timed ticket system for some of the meet and greets. Like FastPass at Disneyland…
See Ya Real Soon Breakfast at the Enchanted Garden
We will miss you, Enchanted Garden! The See Ya Real Soon Breakfast on board the Disney Dream is the final breakfast of the cruise, on the day the ship returns to port. (Think of it as the Cruise Line’s version of the Tragical Express from Walt Disney World back to the airport – it’s coming, you know…
What’s Included on Disney Cruise Line?
One of the most frequent questions for people considering a Disney Cruise Line Vacation is what items are included in the cruise fare. Actually, Disney Cruise Line is full of experiences and amenities. So many that I had a hard time narrowing it down for this article! First of all, there is no shortage…
Cookie’s BBQ on Castaway Cay
Welcome to Cookie’s! One of the great things about a Disney Cruise that stops at Castaway Cay is that you can easily eat on the island without spending any additional money. Of course, if you want a cocktail or a beer, you’re going to have to pony up. But if you want soft drinks, ice…
Breakfast at Cabanas on the Disney Dream
Welcome to Cabanas! My recent cruise on the Disney Dream was full of so many fabulous moments, but one of my favorites was walking the Castaway Cay 5K. I had to be at the check in point for the race at 8:15 a.m., which meant I was going to need to be up and out…