Two adults, four nights on the Disney Dream…did we love it? Yes, indeed! Was it different from our previous cruises on the classic ships, the Magic and the Wonder? Yes, quite a bit! I was worried about the ship being too big and un-cozy. We’ve always thought the size of the original two ships was perfect. There was enough similarity on the Dream for us to feel the Disney-ness – we were definitely experiencing all the elements we love most about Disney Cruise Line – the stateroom size and layout, the rotational dining, the amazing service, character meet-n-greets, and those beloved Disney details, big and small, all around us.
Disney Cruise Line – The Dream
What does the Dream have that the Magic and Wonder don’t? Well, THOSE differences struck us right away! Besides being bigger and newer, here are the differences we loved the most:
- The Artwork – I noticed this immediately after we boarded the ship. As we took the stairs up to our stateroom on deck 6, I fell in love with the pictures on the walls! Every deck had different artwork and all of it was fantastic!
Walking around on the different decks, I felt like I was in an art gallery (and there IS an art gallery (The Vista Gallery) with art for sale on deck 4. 
I noticed some of the pictures throughout the ship had a metal plate on the floor in front of them. If I stood on the plate to look at the picture….well, magic happened!
- The Interactive Elements – Some of the pictures on the wall come to life! Because they’re all so different and unique, it’s worth taking yourself on a walking tour of the ship to see every single one. If you’re going to do that, you might as well solve a mystery with the Midship Detective Agency while you’re at it! Use the “art of deduction” to solve a crime and discover all the clever interactive pictures at the same time! I loved this activity!!!
- Remy – Adults-only dining of the very fine variety! We’ve always loved Palo on the Magic and Wonder, but could not wait to try brunch and dinner at Remy, which offered completely different and unique experiences.
If you can fit Remy into your schedule and are willing to pay the higher up-charge ($85 per person dinner, $55 per person brunch before any wine or champagne pairings), we think the luxury, service, and delicious, creative menu are not to be missed. - Adults-Only Areas – They are roomier, fancier, and more comfortable than on the smaller ships.
We parked ourselves late one morning after a visit to the fitness center (also awesome) on a couple of lounge chairs for a little rest and relaxation; grabbed a couple of beers from the Cove Bar, then spent the next little while lulled by the sunshine and the quiet surroundings.
When our idyllic little spot in paradise was rudely interrupted by our stomachs growling, we reluctantly headed inside to clean up for lunch. - The Bon Voyage Bar – On the left side of Deck 3, across from Guest Services and on the way to the ship’s shopping area and Walt Disney Theater, there’s a bar.
Kind of right out in the middle of everything. We found ourselves stopping there every afternoon for a cold beer or a glass of wine. It was the perfect place for a beverage, we thought, for these two reasons: Bartenders, Ryan and Flavio, were great! and the people-watching was primo. 
We talked with fellow bar patrons while watching other cruise guests, including pirates and princess, go by. When I first saw the Bon Voyage, I thought, “What a weird and ridiculous place for a bar!” until we bellied-up and discovered the absolute charm of this gem of a spot in the middle of the action.
Have you sailed on the Dream? What did you like best about this particular ship? Are you thinking about sailing on Disney Cruise Line in the future? Where do you think Disney’s ships should visit next?