The Disney Dream at sea

Morning All

Just saw this great photo of the Disney Dream as it begins its sea trials prior to the Tranatlantic crossing to Port Canaveral.

WOW she is a gorgeous ship.....

Designing the Disney Dream - Part 2

Designing the Disney Dream - Part 1

I'm back

I'm finally back after a busy couple months. I did get to take a cruise back in July. A 5 nighter on the Disney Wonder to Key West, Nassau and Castaway Cay. Disney Cruise number 12 for me... :)

I'll get some of the pictures up soon, for now here are some of my favs from this past trip.

The last night headed back to Florida.

The Wonder docked in Key West

The newly enclosed Outlook Cafe at the Quiet Cove Pool Area

New Photos of the Bow of the Disney Dream

Here are some new pictures of the bow of the Disney Dream as it gets prepared to be lowered into place as construction continues in Germany.

Pics are copyright Disny Cruise Line and are from the Official Disney Parks Blog.

Innovation + Imagination = New Magical Experiences on the Disney Dream

Disney Cruise Line DVDs

Reliving the many memories I have made from my 11 Disney Cruise Vacations is made easier thanks to the many audio and visual reminders of the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder I have around the house.

One of the best ways to remember the magic is through the DCL DVDs that I own.

The one on the left is called the Treasures of Disney Cruise Line and can be purchased on board the ship and also at Walt Disney World.

The DVD on the right is the current FREE DVD you can obtain by going to the Disney Cruise Website and filling out the form and they will send it out to you. It has ship tours, itineraries and more and is a great tool for planning your first DCL vacation or for remembering some of the sights and sounds.

Coming in June as part of the Disney Parks Set, the Travel Channel Disney Cruise Line Show will also be available and that will be on my must buy list.

New Picture of the Disney Dream under construction

I keep getting more and more excited as more pictures emerge from the construction of the new Disney Dream.

The picture below is one of the latest showing off the Aft of the ship with the scrollwork that has become tradition on the DCL Ships. Soon Sorcerer Mickey and the brooms from Fantasia will grace the back of the ship as well. Only 9 months till the Dream takes its Maiden voyage.....

Trip Report-Day 1 (12/5/09) Dinner

Day 1-Dinner

12/5/09

So we were finally off and on our way on our 7 night Eastern Alternate Cruise. It had rained as we left Port Canaveral which was great because as we got out to sea it was cooler and very nice to stroll around deck prior to our dinner seating. We had as we usually do the late seating 8:15, which always works great for us. For those of you that have never been when you get your Key to the World Card at the terminal you will see a code for example this cruise it said

S2-APLAPLA Table:11

Second seating, Animators, Parrot Cay and Lumiere and then over again was my rotation and I was at Table 11.

So we headed to Animators Palate for our first meal of the cruise and as I have said before since they changed the menu I love Animators now where in the past I just kinda liked it.

The entryway decked out for the holidays

My dinner, Penne pasta with garlic cream sauce, julienne sliced turkey and proscuito with fresh shaved parmesan cheese.


Josh had Phyllo wrapped Salmon on a bed of potatoes and veggies

One of the best pictures I have been able to take inside Animators following the show

Back to our room and we were greeted by a Towel Swan and our extra box of truffles for being Platinum Castaway Club Members

A Model Vacation on Disney Cruise Line- Exclusive Tilt-Shift Video

This has become my absolute favorite video reminder of the fun and magic of a Disney Cruise Vacation. This was taken from the official Disney Parks Blog and really brings to life the Wonder of a Disney Cruise. In 5 minutes you get the fun and flavor of what makes Disney Cruise Line so special.

Video is copyrighted Disney Cruise Line

Ride the AquaDuck- Disney Cruise Line

Disney Dream to Include First-Ever Shipboard Water Coaster

This video has been seen before but I just wanted to add it to my site to show off the amazing features of what I'm sure is destined to be the most beautiful ship afloat....The Disney Dream.

Video is copyrighted Disney Cruise Line

Disney Dream Update

WOW....Last week when DCL announced that in addition to Palo on the new Disney Dream that they were going to have an even more upscale adults only place to eat my reaction was...."I better start saving up now".

Remy, the new french restaurant will feature 8-10 course meals inspired by french chefs and chefs from Disney's Victoria and Alberts Restaurant at the Grand Floridian resort and spa.

I already couldn't wait for my first trip on the Disney Dream and now I chomping at the bit.

Picture is copyright Disney Cruise Line

Trip Report-Stateroom Pics

Trip Report-Stateroom Pictures

12/5/09

Here are some pictures of our stateroom. We were located on the port side aft in room 5146. We had a Verandah, due to the location at the back of the ship it was a solid wall verandah. Though smaller than the standard DCL Verandah it was nice to have the solid wall as it blocked the wind.

The hallway outside our Stateroom

Belated Trip Report-Day 1 (12/5/09)

Trip Report

Day 1

12/5/09

The day had finally come and it was time to return to the Disney Magic. This was cruise number 11 for us and I was soooo excited as I woke that morning packed our car and headed to Port Canaveral. About 35 minutes after leaving home we crested the Banana River Bridge and off in the distance I could see the 2 red funnels of the Disney Magic and my excitement at once again being onboard was reaching a fever pitch.

After arriving at the port and parking the car we were able to now use the Concierge guest check in line due to our Platinum Castaway Club status. We were handed boarding pass #1 as a result and went to wait the 10 short minutes until they announced we could board. We were the 4th guests on the ship and went to eat at Parrot Cay for lunch before doing our usual welcome home stroll around the ship, going deck by deck and ending up at the Quiet Cove Pool. Josh had a spa treatment at 445 so I went up and took pictures as we sailed away and our first night onboard was under way.

Arriving at Port Canaveral, there she is......the Disney Magic

Up the gangway and onto the ship

As we depart the cast members wave good bye to us

Setting sail with the DCL terminal in the background

Sailing down the channel at Port Canaveral past my favorite place to eat...FishLips

Jetty Park Beach...almost out to the ocean

Just sailing out to sea

From our balcony........the last we would see of Florida for 7 days....BYE

Some More DCL Decor at my house

In a post a year or so back I showed some Posters and Lithographs that I have around the house that are constant reminders of my many DCL trips and of my love for Disney Cruise Line.

The poster below is a newer addition to my decoration collection and hangs in my bedroom and is a bright colorful reminder of DCL and all the Magic and memories it has brought to me over the years.

Some Holiday Pictures and a video from DCL and Castaway Cay

My favorite time to go on a Disney Cruise is at the holidays when the terminal, ship and Castaway Cay are all decked out in some holiday Disney Magic.

The terminal

Tree at Castaway Cay

Tree at the terminal in Port Canaveral

The tram at Castaway Cay...notice the reindeer antlers and nose

Santa Buoys at Castaway

Even the restaurants get some decorations

The atrium

The gingerbread house on the Disney Magic

Some of my favorite pictures from my December 2009 Disney Magic 7 night vacation

Now that I'm finally back and have some time to be able to post I will get around to doing a much belated trip report from my 11th Disney Cruise Vacation back in December 2009. But I figured I would share a couple of my favorite pictures from that trip onboard the glorious Disney Magic.

Gingerbread house in the Promenade Lounge
Castaway Club Swag. SInce this was our 11th trip and we are now Platinum level we got the additional goodies as well as free Palo and a free gift, which we chose the free bottle of champagne on our 1st night.
Perfect timing as we just departed Port Canaveral I got this beautiful shot as we said goodbye to Florida for a week.
The atrium decked out for the holidays.
The Disney Magic as we sailed off to Norman Island on our snorkeling excursion in Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Finally...Back

Ahoy everyone....=)

Been a long time since I last posted on my DCL Blog but I finally am back with more pictures and updates from DCL and from my December 2009 cruise. Its getting closer, the inaugural sailing of the Disney Dream. I'm looking forward to a January morning heading to Jetty Park beach and joining in with the thousands will be at the inlet to Port Canavaeral to welcome home the grandest ship ever conceived....The Disney Dream.