Limited Time Savings on the Disney Dream This Fall from Miami
Save up to 35% on Disney Dream sailings this fall. Hurry, these offers are for a limited time only!
Now is your chance to save big on a Disney cruise from Miami, Florida onboard the Disney Dream! Save up to 35% for a limited time on sailings this fall. Contact me here to plan your Disney Cruise and to save big.
Save up to 35% on Select Sailings from Miami on Disney Cruise line
Category VGT (Guaranteed). This means you're guaranteed to be assigned a verandah stateroom, but you won't know which one it is until just before your sail date. It’s like booking a hotel room, you’re guaranteed a room and category, but the room is assigned when you check in.
The advantage of a Guarantee booking is that they are priced lower than the traditional rate for that category of stateroom.
Disney Dream Deluxe Oceanview Verandah
3-Night Bahamian Cruise
September 9, 2022 Disney Dream. $516 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $112 per person not included.
4-Night Bahamian Cruise
September 5, 2022 Disney Dream. $600 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $113 per person not included.
November 3, 2022 Disney Dream $728 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $114 per person not included.
December 29, 2022 Disney Dream $1,580 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $114 per person not included.
Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island in the Bahamas
4-Night Halloween on the High Seas Bahamian Cruise
September 12, 2022 Disney Dream $600 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $114 per person not included.
September 19, 2022 Disney Dream $600 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $109 per person not included.
October 6, 2022 Disney Dream $772 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $114 per person not included.
October 20, 2022 Disney Dream $728 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $114 per person not included.
Disney Dream Halloween on the High Seas
4-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian Cruise
November 17, 2022 Disney Dream $728 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $114 per person not included.
December 1, 2022 Disney Dream $720 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $114 per person not included.
December 15, 2022 Disney Dream $760 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $114 per person not included.
5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
November 7, 2022 Disney Dream $860 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $122 per person not included.
Nassau, Bahamas
5-Night Halloween on the High Seas Western Caribbean Cruise
October 1, 2022 Disney Dream $900 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $121 per person not included.
October 10, 2022 Disney Dream $935 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $122 per person not included.
October 15, 2022 Disney Dream $865 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $121 per person not included.
October 24, 2022 Disney Dream $845 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $122 per person not included.
October 29, 2022 Disney Dream $845 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $121 per person not included.
Disney Dream Very Merrytime Bahamian Cruise
5-Night Very Merrytime Bahamian Cruise with 2 Stops at Disney Castaway Cay
November 21, 2022 Disney Dream $1,515 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $114 per person not included.
December 19, 2022 Disney Dream $1,270 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $114 per person not included.
5-Night Very Merrytime Western Caribbean Cruise
November 26, 2022 Disney Dream $860 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $121 per person not included.
December 5, 2022 Disney Dream $870 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $126 per person not included.
December 10, 2022 Disney Dream $905 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $121 per person not included.
December 24, 2022 Disney Dream $1,875 per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees, and Port Expenses of $121 per person not included.
Important Details on Inside Category with Restrictions, Oceanview Category with Restrictions and Verandah Category with Restrictions (Category IGT, OGT and VGT)
Valid for new bookings only
Full payment is required at the time of booking for all Guests and is non-refundable.
Full legal names of all Guests are required at time of booking and no name changes are allowed.
Specific stateroom will be assigned at a later time, based on availability.
Important Details
Rate does not include gratuities or Port Adventures.
Not combinable with Disney Vacation Club Points.
The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited.
This offer cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.
Rates are in U.S. dollars.
Offer subject to Disney Cruise Line Terms and Conditions.
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Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 13 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.
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Disney Cruise Line: Disney Dream Sold Out for Summer, Fall 2022
Now is the time to book summer travel! Summer and fall Disney cruises from Port Canaveral are sold out, or out or nearly sold out. Contact me today for options.
If you have been trying to book a summer 2022 vacation you know how difficult it has been trying to find availability at popular destinations like Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort.
Demand for summer travel is soaring right now, I haven’t worked with this many clients, who are actively booking vacations in my entire career.
To this point, all 3 and 4 night Disney Cruise Line sailings from Port Canaveral are now unavailable from from mid-June through December 2022.
3 and 4 night cruises from Port Canaveral on Disney Cruise Line are no longer available.
Recently Disney Cruise Line announced that the Disney Wish was going to be delayed by a few weeks.
Searches for cruises on the Disney Cruise Line website are returning no results from summer and fall 2022 on Port Canaveral sailings.
Now the Disney Wish will begin sailing out of Port Canaveral in mid-July 2022. More details will be announced on February 8, 2022.
This complicated an already busy cruise season as guests on the Disney Wish were given priority to rebook or to receive a Future Cruise Credit.
The future of the Disney Dream is also uncertain. It was scheduled to begin sailing out of the Miami area once the Disney Wish arrived.
Now is the best time to book a summer cruise in order to get the best prices. If you’re a seasoned cruiser you already know this.
Fortunately Royal Caribbean Cruise Line still has availability out of Port Canaveral, Florida. RCCL also offers family-centered cruise vacations, similar to Disney Cruise Line, often for a lot less.
Read more about Royal Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral.
While I’m sure there is a lot of disappointment around this, I’d rather that Disney get it right rather than rush it. I’m sure it will be worth the wait.
But right now is the best time to book your Royal Caribbean cruise to the Bahamas.
My clients enjoy great deals on Royal Caribbean and a generous onboard credit - to be used to almost anything you like while on your cruise.
Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 13 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.
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Back at Sea! Recap of My Post-COVID Cruise Onboard the Disney Dream
Back at sea with Disney Cruise Line! Join me as I recap my last Disney cruise onboard the Disney Dream.
Recently I had an opportunity to do a Land and Sea adventure between Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line. I specialize in helping clients plan Land and Sea vacations here in Orlando, so be sure to contact me for more information!
We began with 2 nights at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, followed by a cruise to the Bahamas onboard the Disney Dream.
Usually I like doing the cruise first because I want to have Walt Disney World to look forward to. There are advantages of doing the cruise afterwards however, like being able to relax after a touring the parks.
What follows here is a recap of my Disney cruise in a post-COVID (or nearly post-COVID) world. Aside from wearing masks indoors and social distancing, there wasn’t too much that was different.
On this trip, my son came along with me. He was not vaccinated at the time because vaccines were not yet available to 11 year olds.
Disney Cruise Line walked me through the process to show proof of vaccination.
My son had to take a COVID test 3-days prior to the cruise and show a negative test. We ordered the home-test kit from Disney for $90 and sent in the sample via overnight mail. Disney provided the overnight shipping label as part of the kit.
I tracked the entire process online, it was very easy.
Upon arriving at Port Canaveral, we all had to take a COVID test before we were even allowed to get out of the car.
We entered Level 1 of the parking garage where we were greeted by a Cast Member. She explained the testing process and directed us to an available station.
We pulled into a parking spot and a medical professional took the time to review the entire test procedure. She was very knowledgeable and made sure we were comfortable with her performing the test.
It was a light nasal swab (not the brain swab) and it took all of 5 seconds.
We were then instructed to park on Level 2 of the garage and to remain in our car. The idea is that if someone were to test positive, they wouldn’t be walking around the garage mingling with other passengers. Disney things of everything!
Results came back within 20 minutes via email. We were then able to proceed to Level 3 in the garage and exit our car. Everyone on that level has tested negative so it was safe to exit our car and head to the cruise terminal building.
Guests who arrive at the port on a Disney Cruise Line bus will follow a similar process.
If someone tests positive, Disney Cruise Line agents will work with you to make other arrangements. You won’t be left stranded at the port!
It was very reassuring to know that everyone else on board the ship tested negative for COVID and were vaccinated. i don’t know of too many places that can ensure that level of protection.
Of course this is a quick look back at our Disney Cruise. There was so much more that I didn’t get into like the Bingo tournaments, our awesome servers, the food (OMG the food!), Edge tween club, the 5K on Castaway and so much more. But I have to leave topics for my next article, so stay tuned.
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What Disney Cruise Line is Doing to Help You Feel Safe Onboard
My experience preparing for our Disney Cruise in a post-COVID world.
I just completed a Land and Sea trip, starting with 2 nights Disney’s Contemporary Resort for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World followed by a 4-night cruise to The Bahamas on Disney Cruise Line.
On this particular cruise aboard the Disney Dream, we started with 1 day at sea followed by a double-dip at Disney Castaway Cay.
Disney Castaway Cay
It’s great to be back at sea and although there’s some enhanced safety procedures in place, Disney made it very easy.
In the weeks prior to our cruise, Disney began sending alerts through its mobile app, breaking down the required steps into digestible bites and keeping me informed of my progress along the way.
Safe Passage and Disney Cruise Line keep you informed of your progress through the required steps.
My son, age 11, is not yet eligible to be vaccinated but he is still allowed on the cruise. He just needs 2 negative COVID tests.
I ordered a do-it-yourself PCR test from Disney Cruise Line’s partner “Safe Passage” for $95.
It’s a gentle nasal swab with simple directions. They include an envelope and an overnight shipping label.
I was able to track shipping and the results of the test online.
His test had to be taken within 3 days of sailing.
I was a little concerned because our cruise departed on Monday which meant the at-home test had to be taken and shipped on Friday.
We swabbed his nose before school and I dropped off the package at the UPS Store at 9:30 am.
Safe Passage had posted his test result online on Saturday afternoon.
Arrival at Port Canaveral.
We are Florida residents so we drove to Port Canaveral in our own vehicle along with our neighbors who were also on the same cruise!
If you’re arriving by Disney Cruise Line motorcoach or rideshare, you’ll be directed to the testing site by Disney Cruise Line staff.
Days before our cruise, Disney allowed us to select our port arrival time.
This prevents long lines and crowding at the terminal.
We arrived within our window and upon entering the parking garage, we were directed to one of several testing stations.
COVID testing is performed on the first floor of the Disney Cruise Line parking garage. Results come in about 20 minutes.
Everyone going on the cruise must be tested for COVID at this point, even if they have been vaccinated. Even my son, who was already tested at home had to be tested here once again.
There is no cost for this test, Disney Cruise Line picks up the tab.
As you might expect from Disney, everything was very organized and everyone we encountered at the testing site appeared to be very excited to see us. We felt very welcome and it was a very pleasant experience.
We remained in our vehicle and were instructed to put our masks on.
Our test provider took the time to explain how the test would be performed. We went one person at a time, and she was there to guide us through each step.
Once our swabs were collected, they were immediately sent testing.
Meanwhile, a Disney Cast Member came over with some witty jokes. He explained that we would need to move our vehicle to Level 2 and wait for the test results there.
He instructed us not to exit our vehicle so as to not come into contact with others who may have tested positive.
By keeping everyone distanced, there’s very little chance for spreading the virus here. Disney Cruise Line really thought this through.
On Level 2 we parked and had a nice view of the Disney Dream from our car. Everyone followed the rules, I didn’t see anyone out of their car.
After 20 minutes or so the email came and we were clear to board the ship.
At this time, we were instructed to park on Level 3 or above. The only people allowed on Level 3 are those who tested negative for COVID. See what they did there? Very well thought out.
The Disney Cruise Line terminal at Port Canaveral.
From there we entered the terminal. Masks are required. We checked in and our boarding group had already been called, meaning we were able to board the ship immediately. Very cool!
We literally walked through the terminal, onto the gangway and onto the ship.
About to board the Disney Dream. This is the entrance to the gangway.
While there is some work involved compared to pre-COVID cruises, Disney Cruise Line really makes it easy.
There’s a lot of value in the peace of mind that you and everyone else onboard is negative for COVID.
Even my grocery store can’t guarantee that all adults have been vaccinated and that everyone has recently tested negative.
Arriving at Disney Castaway Cay
Could it be that cruise ships are actually the safest way to travel? Who would have ever thought we’d be saying that?
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Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 12 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.
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Disney Dream Secrets You Probably Didn't Know
The Disney Dream dwarfs the nearby buildings when in port.
If you've been on the Disney Dream you know just how big this ship really is. On my last voyage my son and I were playing the Midship Detective Agency game and there were a few times where I honestly couldn't tell which side of the ship I was on nor which direction I was headed. And let me just say I'm very good with navigating, I never have pull the car over and ask anyone for directions. My wife will attest to that.
So here are a few tips I learned to help you navigate the Disney Dream while onboard. Plus, I thought it would be fun to include a few fun facts and secrets.
If the room plaques have a fish on them you're on the port side of the ship. If you see a starfish, you're on the starboard side of the ship.
These maps in the carpet help you determine which direction you are walking. If you're facing north, you are walking to the front. See those nautical flags? They spell out the name of the ship in signal flags.
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Disney first got into cruising by partnering with Premier Cruise Line and the Big Red Boat. But there were too many guest complaints about customer service. But Disney was able to establish that there was indeed a market for cruising and in 1994, Disney Cruise Line was born.
The Disney Dream can accommodate 4,000 guests.
Head up to Deck 13 and 14 midship, you'll find an overlook deck.
The Disney Dream isn't black, it's actually blue - Monica Blue to be exact. The color was inspired by a pair of pants worn by a Cast Member at a meeting. Yes, her name was Monica!
The Disney Dream is actually blue, not black.
If you look at the Disney Dream, you won't many many straight lines. Curved lines help give the ship a beautiful design. The design team did everything they could to avoid making it look like a floating milk carton.
The Disney Dream cost more to build than the Oasis of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship.
Pub 687 is named for the Disney Dream's working title while it was being built. It's bad luck to call a ship by it's name until it is completed. The Disney Dream is the 687th ship to be built at Meyer-Werft Shipyard in German to is was known as "Project 687" respectively.
The AquaDuck was originally supposed to be a lazy river attraction but engineers studied the design and thought it would make the ship top heavy.
Why did Disney register their fleet in the Bahamas and not the United States? American maritime law requires that 70% of the crew be American. The cruise line industry prefers non-American crew members to save money on salaries. But don't let that fool you, the crew members on the Disney Dream are absolutely amazing.
With the ships being registered in the Bahamas, Disney is required to have its fleet stop in the Bahamas at least once a year.
When a Disney ship goes to drydock for refurbishment, the crew is put to work supervising vendors, hauling trash, running keys, and standing by on fire watch.
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PRICE INCREASES AT THIS FAVORITE DISNEY RESTAURANT
Effective Nov. 4, 2016 on the Disney Dream and Nov. 5 on the Disney Fantasy, the price of Remy will increase from $85 per person to $95 per person for dinner, from $55 per person to $60 per person for brunch and from $50 per person to $55 per person for dessert offering.
Disney is preparing for major refurbishments and new ideas, but some attractions will need to close.