Disney Dream- Disney Cruise Line, Castaway Cay, Bahamas

One of Disney’s most recent cruise ships, until the Disney Wish, is the Disney Dream cruise ship which is the sister ship to the Disney Fantasy. The Disney Dream features the AquaDuck, a twisting water coaster that extends over the side of the ship, along with broadway style entertainment, high end dining experiences, themed staterooms and more.

Keep reading to learn more about the Disney Dream including the themes of the staterooms, pricing, the AquaDuck slide, fine French dining plus a Beauty & Beast production.

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Example Itinerary & PriceA boat docked in a harbor beside colorful buildings

Itineraries and prices will vary throughout the year but I’ve taken a sample 4-night cruise for two adults to give you an idea of what a trip on the Disney Dream would cost. Keep in mind that nearly all of your food and beverages (excluding alcohol) is included in your price along with your entertainment and experiences. Only a few things aren’t included such as spa experiences, gratuities or wi-fi.

4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Miami

  • Sailing to Nassau and Castaway Cay
  • 1-day at sea

Rate Details

November- two adults

  • Inside Stateroom- $1531
  • Oceanview- $1547
  • Verandah- $1683
  • Concierge- $5307

Disney Dream currently includes Castaway Cay and the Bahamas as its ports of call usually departing from Miami.

Standard Inside StateroomA desk, coffee table and sofa bed in the foreground, with a bed and a Magic Porthole in the background

With more space than you’d find in same-class rooms on most other cruise ships, our “Standard” is superior. Specifications

  • Sleeps: 3 to 4
  • Size: 169 sq. ft.
  • Room Configuration: queen bed, single sleeper sofa and upper-berth pull-down bed (if sleeping 4)
  • View: Magical Porthole with real-time views

Deluxe Inside StateroomA couch next to an ottoman and desk with TV, with a bed, partition and Magic Porthole in the background

Boasting more square footage than a Standard Inside Stateroom.
Specifications

  • Sleeps: 3 to 4
  • Size: 204 sq. ft.
  • Room Configuration: queen bed, single sleeper sofa and upper-berth pull-down bed (if sleeping 4)
  • View: Magical Porthole with real-time views

Deluxe Inside Stateroom

Boasting more square footage than a Standard Inside Stateroom.
Specifications

  • Sleeps: 3 to 4
  • Size: 204 sq. ft.
  • Room Configuration: queen bed, single sleeper sofa and upper-berth pull-down bed (if sleeping 4)
  • View: Magical Porthole with real-time views

Design
Disney Cruise Line has thought of everything to ensure first-rate comfort and convenience during your voyage. Deluxe Inside Stateroom design features include:

  • A sitting area with a couch, TV and desk
  • A heavy privacy curtain to separate the sitting and sleeping areas
  • A “split bath”: a bathroom with a vanity, sink, shower and tub and a half bathroom with a vanity, sink and toilet
  • Elevated wooden bed frames for under-bed storage of suitcases and other large items
  • A leather-upholstered ottoman with hollow inside storage
  • Attractive yet functional cabinetry in the living area

And to kids’ delight, a mural of Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Wendy and her brothers soaring through a starry sky reveals itself when the upper-berth bed is pulled down!

A Magic Porthole in the wood headboard of a bed

Peer Through the Magical Porthole
For added Disney flavor, all Inside Staterooms feature a Magical Porthole, providing Guests with a real-time view of the ship’s exterior while reflecting your stateroom’s actual location, port or starboard. High-definition cameras feed live video to an LCD flat-screen monitor cleverly disguised as a porthole, with the help of a stylized frame.

Deluxe Oceanview StateroomA bed in the foreground, separated by a curtain from a couch, ottoman, desk, chair and a large porthole

The same square footage as a Deluxe Inside Stateroom, this room type includes a delightful porthole window.
Specifications

  • Sleeps: 3 to 4
  • Size: 204 sq. ft.
  • Room Configuration: queen bed, single sleeper sofa and upper-berth pull-down bed (if sleeping 4)
  • View: 1 or 2 porthole windows, some with obstructed views

Deluxe Family Oceanview StateroomDisney Dream stateroom

Boasting more square footage than a Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom, these spacious quarters sometimes feature 2 portholes.Specifications

  • Sleeps: 3 to 5
  • Size: 241 sq. ft.
  • Room Configuration: queen bed, single sleeper sofa, wall pull-down bed (in most) or upper-berth pull-down bed (in some)
  • View: 1 to 2 porthole windows with built-in seating

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with VerandahDisney Dream Oceanview

The perfect home away from home, this room type features generous square footage and a private place to admire the view.
Specifications

  • Sleeps: 3 to 4
  • Size: 246 sq. ft., including verandah
  • Room Configuration: queen bed, single sleeper sofa and upper-berth pull-down bed (if sleeping 4)
  • View: private verandah

Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with VerandahA bed with a towel folded into a swan, in front of a desk and a bunk bed set with a skylight

Boasting even more square footage than a Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom, these spacious quarters let you spread out.
Specifications

  • Sleeps: 4 to 5, except Category 4E staterooms which sleep 3 to 4
  • Size: 299 sq. ft., including verandah
  • Room Configuration: queen bed, single sleeper sofa, wall pull-down bed (in most) and upper-berth pull-down bed (in some)
  • View: private verandah

VerandahTwo opposing deck chairs on a verandah, with partitions on either side and a railing with an ocean view

Airy and private, this sanctuary is where you can watch the sun rise, bask in ocean breezes and enjoy your morning coffee or an evening nightcap.

Your private balcony comes equipped with:

  • Patio furniture
  • Deck lighting
  • Plexiglass or solid whitewall railings
  • Childproof locks

Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with VerandahA luxuriously made bed is offset from a dining table, living space and a verandah by a sliding partition

Enjoy the most square footage of any stateroom type, combined with exclusive and attentive concierge services. Concierge Family Oceanview Staterooms with Verandah are classified as Category V and are located on Decks 11 and 12, Forward. Beginning with sailings in 2022, Concierge Family Oceanview Staterooms with Verandah will be classified as Category 3A.

Relax in private quarters fitted with warm wood finishes, custom fabrics and carpeting, original artwork, crown moldings, genuine teak accents and a private verandah for magnificent views of the sea.

Specifications

  • Sleeps: 5
  • Size: 306 sq. ft., including verandah
  • Room Configuration: queen bed, double sleeper sofa and upper berth pull-down bed
  • View: private verandah with floor-to-ceiling windows

An enormous verandah with an overhanging roof, patio furniture for several guests and a glass railing

Verandah
Airy and private, this sanctuary is where you can watch the sun rise, bask in ocean breezes and enjoy your morning coffee or an evening nightcap.

Your private balcony comes equipped with:

  • Patio furniture
  • Deck lighting
  • Plexiglas® or solid whitewall railings
  • Childproof locks

Disney Dream Royal Suite

Expanded Main Suite Option
For large parties, add an adjoining Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah or Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah. On adjoining accommodations, the partition between verandahs can be opened to create a larger balcony for sharing, with access between rooms.

Shipboard Services
During your cruise, the benefits of signature Concierge service begin with priority check-in and boarding at a dedicated check-in station. Our onboard Concierge team will meet you at a private welcome reception—exclusive to Concierge Guests—and will be available to attend to your needs, questions and special requests. Enjoy assistance with:

  • Reservations (Port Adventures, Palo and Remy dining, spa treatments and nursery stays)
  • Dining reservation confirmations and changes
  • Priority tendering in ports of call
  • Updates to your personal itinerary
  • Special occasions and celebration planning

Exclusively for Concierge Guests
As a Concierge Guest, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to dedicated areas on the ship, including the Concierge Lounge. Located amid the Concierge Suites on Deck 12, this stylish, modern retreat allows Guests to relax in quiet comfort, sip a cocktail (during select hours), access the Internet (fees may apply), watch news on a large-screen TV, and enjoy complimentary food and nonalcoholic beverages offered throughout the day.

From the Lounge, Concierge Guests can access a sun deck via a private entrance. Soak up the sun at this VIP onboard oasis and savor tranquil breezes, cooling water misters, cushioned lounge chairs, and a bar stocked with water and refreshments.

Upgraded Amenities
While all Disney Cruise Line staterooms feature luxury amenities and world-class service, Guests of our Concierge Suites and Staterooms enjoy an expanded range of offerings:

  • Down Duvets: Enjoy a superlative night’s sleep with the softness of genuine feather duvets, featured in Concierge main bedrooms.
  • Guests of our Concierge Suites may choose from pillow options including hypoallergenic, feather and therapeutic memory foam.
  • Personal Robe and Slippers: These plush comforts are yours to use for the duration of your cruise.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet Service: Enjoy up to 100 MB at no extra charge. (Usage fees apply after 100 MB.)

Disney Dream EntertainmentBeauty and Beast Disney Dream

There is a variety of entertainment on the Disney Dream from breathtaking Broadway quality musicals to fireworks to characters around every corner.

Fireworks on the Disney Dream

Guests can experience Disney fireworks on most itineraries with a special show of color light and song at sea.

Live Shows

You can watch nightly shows like Beauty & the Beast and Disney’s Believe which are Broadway style productions. Do not skip these amazing shows!

Beauty & the Beast is the stage adaption of the Disney classic complete with full stage effects and all your favorite characters from the movie.

Disney’s Believe is a musical about a workaholic father who reconnects with his daughter through a little Disney magic- including songs from popular favorites like Aladdin, Lion King, Princess & the Frog, and more.

Character Meet and Greets

You will see have ample opportunities for character meet and greets on the ship including Mickey, Minnie, Cinderella, Captain Hook and more at designated areas.

Disney Movie Showings

Experience the newest Disney movies in the Buena Vista Theatre which is modeled after Hollywood’s Golden Age in the style of a luxurious movie palace. You can also catch a Disney movie outside under the stars!

Disney Dream Recreation

Aqua Duck Disney Dream

There are a wide variety of recreation on the Disney Fantasy for all ages. Plus options for kids to enjoy so parents can go enjoy the adult exclusive options!

Youth Clubs

  • Disney’s Oceaneer Club- children can learn and play in larger-than-life spaces fueled by Disney storytelling.
  • Edge—Tween focuses featuring plenty of available video games, music and movies.
  • Vibe- This youth club is geared for teens and is open until 2AM with karaoke and dance parties.

Pools

The Disney Fantasy features a variety of pools including:

  • Mickey & Donald’s Pool- the main pools featuring a large family pool and two whirlpool spas
  • AquaLab and Dory’s Reef- this child focused pool area includes the double-looping Twist ‘n’ Spout slide
  • Quiet Cove Pool- adult exclusive pool
  • AquaDuck- a wild water coaster with a twisting transparent tube.

Adult Exclusive Spaces

Adult exclusive spaces on the Disney Fantasy include:

  • Senses Spa & Salon-a serene spa and salon so you can fully relax and enjoy your vacation
  • The District- adults-only part of the ship featuring mixed drinks a Skyline and Pink, live televised events at 687 Pub and dancing at Evolution

Plus you can enjoy a variety of lounges around the Disney Dream to relax in. These lounges are geared for adults but children are welcome too in many of them.

Youth Activities

  • Midship Detective Agency- guests ages 9 and older get to solve different mysteries aboard the ship
  • Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique- for littles ones to dress up as fairy princesses and royal knights

Sports and Fitness

The Disney Dream features a full-service fitness center with weight machines and instructional fitness classes.

Disney Dream DiningRemy Disney Dream

There is a variety of casual and fine dining on the Disney Dream along with special themed dining experiences. You don’t want to miss the themed dining experiences as these are often unique to each cruise ship! On the Disney Dream this includes:
Animator’s PalateDisney Dream Dining
Be drawn into a “state of the art” dinner show in this dining experience that celebrates Disney animation.
Royal Palace
This dining experience treats you like royalty and allows you to dine like you just stepped into a Disney fairytale. This French restaurant is inspired by the themes of Disney Princesses. If you look around the restaurant you will see touches from classic animated films like  Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty and Beauty and the Beast.
Enchanted Garden
This restaurant is beautiful and serene featuring custom-glass flower lights, white trellises, ornamental posts and a centerpiece of a 7-foot tall cascading fountain of a stone cherub Mickey Mouse. The walls are decorated with frescoes of rolling hills and greenery. The dining experience is meant to be serene and elegant although it is a family oriented dining location. The market style menu is inspired by flavors from around the world.
Casual dining experiences include: 
  • Cabanas- fresh food food on the boardwalk for breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Flo’s Cafe- burgers, chicken, pizza and salads
  • Forozen Treats- icecream and smoothies
  • Eye Scream- icecream and smoothies

Plus your room includes complimentary, 24- hour dining.

Adult exclusive dining experiences include:

  • Palo- Northern Italian delicacies with a modern twist with live music and ocean views
  • Remy- French-inspired menu of seasonal ingredients

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About Lindsay Brookshier

Lindsay is a college English instructor and has years of writing experience through various nonprofits, charities, newspapers, and online magazines. As the content director of Mickey Visit, she oversees article content and leads our fantastic team of writers to meet guest vacation needs. You can still find her writing weekly content to help make your Disney Parks trip fantastic here on Mickey Visit and Disney Dose- you can also view her recently featured posts on Disney Parks travel on Visit Anaheim, Nerd Wallet and SFGate. Lindsay comes from a dedicated Disney family and enjoys taking her son to the Disney parks as often as possible.

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