Cruising Canaveral: Before You Board Disney Dream

The Disney Dream made her maiden voyage in 2011 and has been sailing from Port Canaveral ever since. She is the third ship to join Disney’s fleet, accommodating up to 4,000 passengers and greatly amplified the onboard offerings from Disney Cruise Line. If you’re planning to cruise on the Disney Dream out of Port Canaveral, we’ve got a ship overview, travel tips for before and after your cruise, and a discount code to kick off your vacation! Disney Dream – Ship Overview When Disney Dream was launched in 2011, she charted a new course for Disney Cruise Line with the introduction of the cruise industry’s first water coaster. While many popular features were carried over from previous ships, the larger size allowed the line to expand on those original ideas and introduce a host of new experiences. Ship Stats: Maiden Voyage: January 2011 Last Refurbishment: 2015 Size: 130,000 GT #Guests: 4,000 (max occupancy) Dates & itineraries: Departure Months: Year -round Itineraries: 3, 4, & 5 Night Bahamas Accommodations One thing you’ll notice about even the standard interior staterooms onboard Disney Dream is their size, design and little Disney touches like the magical portholes. When you move up to the deluxe categories, you’ll get the convenience of a split bathroom. This layout provides one bathroom with sink, tub/shower combo, while the other has a sink & toilet. The majority of the rooms feature a private verandah and there are concierge level accommodations that have space for five, upgraded in-room amenities and access to the concierge lounge and private sundeck. Dining With cruising’s only rotational dining program, you’ll get to experience dinner in every dining room onboard, while your servers follow along with you. Venues include Animator’s Palate, Royal Palace and Enchanted Garden. There’s also casual spots as well like Cabanas buffet and poolside eats at Flo’s V8 Café with options like pizza, chicken and burgers, as well as complimentary 24 hour room service. Adults looking for a special experience have a choice of two specialty dining venues, Palo & Remy. Entertainment Guests onboard Disney Dream will experience the best of Disney entertainment. In the Walt Disney Theater the live production of Beauty and the Beast will bring all of the favorite characters from the classic animated tale to life. Disney’s Believe, takes guests on a journey through several Disney classic movies. In the Buena Vista Theater watch first-run and classic movies in 3D. Activities Finding something to do onboard Disney Dream is never a problem. Infants, kids and teens have separately themed spaces with a daily schedule of supervised activities. The pool deck features the wet and wild fun of AquaDuck, the shallow Mickey’s pool and slide, Donald’s family pool, and splashing fun of Nemo’s Reef. Join in a game show or trivia at the D Lounge and try your skills at Goofy’s Sports Deck with mini-golf, foosball and basketball. Also Watch: Disney Dream – Cruise Ship Tour (2019) Travel Tips Choosing an Airport If you’re flying in for your Disney Dream cruise, selecting an airport is the first decision you'll make. There are 3 Orlando Airports: Orlando Sanford, Orlando Melbourne, and Orlando International Airport. Out of all of them, The Orlando International Airport has the shortest travel time to Port Canaveral — making it the most popular choice among frequent cruisers. It’s 45-miles away, but with its direct highway access, you’ll arrive at your terminal in under an hour. (Map) Orlando Airport (MCO) to Port Canaveral Transfers After booking your flight, you’ll need to decide how you’re getting to the port. Ship departure days at the airport are always busy, with thousands of cruisers needing a ride to Port Canaveral — so you’ll want to pre-arrange transportation before you land. A shared shuttle service is the easiest and most practical way to get to your terminal. Besides saving money, you can avoid waiting in long lines for car rentals, taxis, and ride sha