All good except the kids’ club

Item: Disney Dream
Rating: 4.3
Author: KarenP59

Disney Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

KarenP59

Contributor Level: Third Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 11

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

4 Night Very Merrytime Bahamas (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 30, 2023

Ship: Disney Dream

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8574

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 months ago

Review summary

We had a great vacation even though the ship felt more crowded than any other experience we have ever had. Our heart hurt when our 12 yr old was denied Oceaneers Club b/c of an unexpected new rule. Enjoyed the dining rooms & Castaway the most. Beauty & the Beast was outstanding too.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Smooth

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Loved our server Mawi M. He was the best!

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Princess gathering was excellent / Beauty and the Beast was simply amazing / pool area WAY TOO CROWDED to enjoy. Atrium activities too crowded. Don’t know how they fix over crowding, but it needs to happen!

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Stage show - Beauty & the Beast

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

Ok, here’s my BIG issue. Suddenly on THIS sailing, 12 year olds were not allowed in the Oceaneers Club. We had a 12 yr old and a 9 year old who are inseparable cousins. They did not enjoy the club without each other after looking forward to that activity for almost a year.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Greatness!

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Choppy. Hard to find things and I am a very experienced cruiser who figures out my current ship quickly…not this one.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Comfortable — enjoyed