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Table of Contents.Family Pools on Disney DreamWhen we sailed Disney Dream, my then-kindergartner, Karissa, had a grand ol’ time swimming about in Donald’s Pool for families and Mickey’s Pool for smaller sailors. To enjoy the pools with less crowds, Margie DQ with suggests staying on board the ship for splash-time fun on port days while most cruisers are on shore.If sailing with young children, take note that there is a 48-inch height requirement to experience Dream’s AquaDuck water coaster. Jodi Grundig with recommends queueing up for first thing in the morning to avoid long lines.
She says, “My kids love the Aquaduck the most. It’s a completely unique experience that’s only available on the Dream and Fantasy, and is fun for kids and adults.”. Disney’s impressive AquaDuck water coaster (Photo credit: Matt Stroshane, Disney) Nemo’s Reef for TotsMost cruise ships do not allow non-potty trained children to swim in their pools for obvious sanitary reasons. Thankfully for young families, though, Disney Cruise Line offers special splash areas just for little ones.On Disney’s older ships, Magic and Wonder, the splash area is simply one small round play area with a steady stream of shooting water. Don’t get me wrong, my daughter adored this option on our 2007 when she was a toddler.
But Nemo’s Reef on Dream blows that out of the water! Nemo’s Reef splash area, adjacent to the family pools, is resplendent with characters from Finding Nemo which spray, sprinkle, and mist water for giggling children. The preschooler set especially loves a small stingray-shaped waterslide. It’s a Small World Nursery for Babies & ToddlersThe darling It’s a Small World Nursery is painted in the fanciful style of the Disney ride for which it is named. Babies and toddlers (aged 3 months to 3 years) enjoy crafts, toys, books and games at tables just their size.
Numerous cribs set at the back of the nursery provide a serene space for nap time. They even have several strollers on-hand for babies and toddlers who need a little ride to induce sleep.A one-way window allows parents to peek at little ones without disturbing their play. This was a handy tool on our first Disney Cruise on Magic.
My husband and I would drop off a crying toddler and return five minutes later to find our daughter happily at play. It’s a Small World Nursery on Disney Dream delights infants and toddlers up to 3 years old (Photo credit: Kent Phillips, Disney)Trying to decide whether to place your newly potty-trained child in the nursery or the camps for older kids? While officially children should be at least 3 years old to participate in Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab, younger children who are potty trained are welcomed on a case-by-case basis. Oceaneer children must find and use the restrooms on their own, though, without reminders from counselors. This proved to be too much independence for our not quite 3-year-old, Leo. After one accident, we placed our son in the more attentive care of It’s a Small World Nursery.Keep in mind, there is an additional hourly charge for children in the nursery.
Additionally, space may be limited. This is especially true during peak times like spring break and summer. Make reservations for the nursery online before cruising or soon after you board the ship. It’s a Small World Nursery aboard Disney Dream for babies, toddlers and preschoolers (Photo credit: Preston Mack, Disney) Oceaneer Club & Oceaneer Lab for ChildrenYou might have a hard time convincing your children to depart the Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab, designed for children ages 3 to 12. The Oceaneer areas are joined.
This allows kids to wander between the two, choosing which space and activities appeal to them most. Both feature a Magic PlayFloor, where kids’ movements control the action. For example, children can step into the futuristic world of Tron for a team-based game or pretend to fly over the streets of London like Peter Pan. Kids having a stomping good time with the Magic PlayFloor in the Oceaneer Lab (Photo credit: Diana Zalucky, Disney)Oceaneer Club is geared toward younger children, with themed play areas like Andy’s Room from Toy Story, Pixie Hollow from Tinkerbell, the Explorer Pod a la Finding Nemo, and Monster’s Academy for fans of Monsters, Inc.Added to Oceaneer Lab in 2015, Star Wars: Millennium Falcon, is a Force-filled play area inspired by the spacecraft from the legendary saga. Another exciting addition is the Disney Infinity game room, with virtual toys and environments exclusive to Disney Cruise Line.For those traveling with older kids, there is also a club for tweens ( Edge)and another for teens ( Vibe).
Kids are transported to a far away galaxy at Star Wars: Millennium Falcon, a Force-filled play area (Photo credit: Kent Phillips, Disney) Dining on Dream with KidsAs on other Disney ships, evening meals are eaten in three rotation restaurants on Dream. Dining in rotation means you keep your same table mates and waitstaff, but eat in a different restaurant each evening. Kimberly Tate, editor of, says, “My family loved moving around to different dining rooms each night but keeping our same servers. This was fabulous for families with allergies since your servers know about your allergies every time!” Animator’s PalateAnimator’s Palate is a favorite among Disney Dream cruisers.
This unique restaurant’s walls come to life with Disney animation while diners enjoy their meals. Dream’s version features video screens with characters from Finding Nemo that come to life when the sea turtle, Crush talks to diners. Feel like royalty when dining at the Royal Palace (Photo credit: Jimmy DeFlippo, Disney) CabanasFor a casual breakfast, lunch, and dinner option there is the beach-themed Cabanas food court. This restaurant is not part of the rotation restaurants. Go here for a buffet with an overwhelming variety of foods to meet the needs of even the pickiest child or adult. I love how Disney Dream caters to cruisers from around the world with breakfasts of bagels and lox, miso soup, eggs and bacon, muesli, and more. Vanellope Von Schweetz’s Race Kart Sundae, served in Vanellope’s very own race car (Photo credit: Kent Phillips, Disney) Family-Friendly StateroomsDisney Cruise Line staterooms boast larger floor plans than most cruise lines.
I really appreciate the privacy curtains separate the children’s area from the parents’ bed. Additionally, two separated sinks make getting ready for the day a breeze. Plus, all staterooms include bathtubs — a rarity on cruise ships. This makes it easy to bathe babies, toddlers, and other young children while at sea.
Art Deco-inspired Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom (Photo credit: Matt Stroshane, Disney)My daughter gleefully climbed into her top bunk in our stateroom during our Disney Dream cruise. For you nervous mamas like me, rest assured that her bed was secured with a safety railing. We also received a removable safety railing for my son’s lower bunk.
Karissa adored sleeping beneath a painted nighttime sky dotted with stars — just another delightful Disney detail!Inside staterooms on Dream feature Magic Portholes, which show live video views outside the ship. The best part?
Disney characters like Dumbo or Nemo float past these portholes to surprise guests. Magic Portholes also transport cruisers to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars images. Magic Portholes transport cruisers to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars graphics (Photo credit: Matt Stroshane, Disney) Animated ArtworkDisney even adds magic to the art hung on the walls of Dream. Some of the ship’s artwork comes to life with animation when approached.Also, this interactive art is utilized by cruisers for an electronic scavenger hunt of sorts. Jodi with Family Travel Magazine has sailed six whopping times on Dream with her kids and she says the Midship Detective Agency is one of her family’s favorite activities. She explains, “It’s a self-guided interactive mystery where kids follow clues on the various screens located midship. They loved running around the ship finding the various clues.”Beth Henry, editor of Cloud Surfing Kids agrees.
She says, “My kids’ very favorite thing was playing detective with the interactive pictures throughout the ship. We spent hours following the clues and solving the mystery.
It was so magical and exciting to hold a card up and watch a still painting come to life!”. Kimberly’s daughter enjoyed the animated art aboard Disney Dream as well (Photo credit: Kimberly Tate, ) Other Special Disney TouchesDisney Cruise Line offers all sorts of unique touches. Expect character meet-and-greets, Broadway-caliber live shows, and first-run Disney movies in the ship’s movie theatre. Plus, Disney is the only cruise line to offer fireworks at sea.Beth says, “We loved coming back to the room each night to find the Origami towels folded on the bed and the chocolates on the pillows.” Those little touches really add up! Disney is the only cruise line to offer fireworks at sea (Photo credit: Todd Anderson, Disney) Dream Itineraries & BeyondDisney Dream offers three, four, and five night cruises to The Bahamas, with a day or two spent at Disney’s private island,.If you plan to sail on Dream (and you should!), I’d go for the longest cruise you can afford.
I felt an incredible sense of “hurry up and have fun” on our two-night preview cruise.On the other hand, Jodi prefers the shorter cruises. She says, “We love the amenities and service offered on the Disney Cruise Line.
We especially enjoy cruising on the Disney Dream because the itineraries are 3-4 days. That way, we can combine a cruise with a few days at the Disney parks.”. Save on Your Disney Dream CruiseDo you want to save money on your Disney Dream Cruise? Of course you do! Call our partner, or visit them to book your Disney Cruise vacation. In addition to the best information, you can get bonuses like extra on board credits and Mickey and Minnie plushes when you mention Travel Mamas sent you.Read and check pricing via CruiseDirect.Keep these Disney Dream with Kids TipsIf you’re considering sailing Disney Dream with kids (and I think you are!), be sure to keep these tips for future reference. Just save the pin above to Pinterest.
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I was singing the praises of long before I became a travel writer! About Colleen LaninColleen Lanin is the founder/editor-in-chief of TravelMamas.com. As the author of her book, 'The Travel Mamas' Guide,' she teaches parents not only how to survive a trip with children, but also how to love exploring the world with their offspring. Her stories have appeared online and in print for such outlets as the 'Today' show, NBCNews.com, Parenting Magazine, Orlando Sentinel, Chicago Tribune, Expedia, San Diego Family Magazine, and more. Colleen gives tips on television, radio, and as a public speaker.
She has a master’s degree in business administration with a background in marketing. She lives in Arizona with her husband and two kids. Hi Lauren – I worried about this as well before my first family cruise. Honestly, though, I wasn’t worried at all once I was onboard the ship.
If you’re going to get a room with a balcony, you will need to watch kids on the balcony every minute, of course. Really, though, unless they climb up and over the balcony railing, I don’t know how anyone ever falls off a cruise ship. I know it happens, but it’s rare and usually alcohol or foul play is involved. Having said all of that, I would highly recommend booking a Disney Cruise without worries!