I have been on the Disney Magic, and the Disney Wonder in the past. In April we are sailing on a “B2B” sailing of the Disney Dream. I am curious if anyone has ever questioned if a Disney Cruise is / was worth the money spent. When the wife and I decided to book this cruise we looked at all of our alternatives for paying for the cruise. We looked at all of our credit cards interest rates, and even the cash advances
that they offer. We ended up using our Disney Chase credit card because we got a few perks by doing this. We got 6 months no interest, and we got $50 back per stateroom – per cruise. All in all we like the Disney Cruises because there are no casinos, and no funny business going on. (At least none that anyone knows about.) We enjoy that our little one likes Disney, and thus the cruise is ok for her. On our last cruising we hardly ever saw her. This cruising she is anxious to go back into the clubs again. She met quite a few kids last time that she still talks to currently.
What we did realize after our 1st cruising is that if you are a DVC member that it isn’t the smartest thing to use points to book your cruise. We pay cash / credit now, but will book the little one on points. The points for the 3rd person and so on are very low in comparison to booking the 1st and 2nd passengers.
What are your thoughts on the Disney Cruise, and how do you pay when you go on cruises?
Here is a video that Disney has put into the movie theaters currently.
The Disney Dream is getting closer to a full reality, and I am very anxious about going away for 2 cruises on her. Here is a video showing the Sorcerer Mickey piece for the back of the ship.
If you are a DVC member, then you know what the DVCMember.Com site is all about. Well, the points charts for the 2012 cruise sailing calendar are now available on the DVCMember site.
For those that have taken my advice, and bought into DVC I applaud you.
For those still sitting on the fence I have put copies of the points charts below.
Disney Dream 3 night Bahama {filelink=8}
Disney Dream 4 night Bahama {filelink=9}
Disney Dream 5 night Bahama {filelink=10}
Disney Wonder 6 & 7 night Mexican Riviera {filelink=11}
Disney Fantasy 7 night Eastern Caribbean {filelink=12}
Disney Magic 7 night Eastern Caribbean {filelink=13}
Disney Fantasy 7 night Western Caribbean {filelink=14}
Disney Magic 7 night Western Caribbean {filelink=15}
I have been on both the Disney Magic, and the Disney Wonder. Both cruises were spectacular. The best of all was the 7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise. We are not taking a 7 night cruise this time… Well, actually we are, but it is spread out over 2 cruises Back To Back. We did this because the Disney Dream isn’t doing a 7 night cruise when we wanted to cruise, so we are doing a 3 night, and then a 4 night.
Here is some information that I received…
Disney Dream’s Spectacles Designed to Take Cruise Ship Family Entertainment to New Heights
CELEBRATION, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2010) – Talk about elevating cruise ship entertainment to new heights: A little mermaid soars over the stage in a stunning aerial ballet … Pirates rappel from atop the ship’s funnel during a swashbuckling adventure … The evening sky lights up with a dazzling spectacle of sound and color.
When the Disney Dream sets sail in January 2011, Disney Cruise Line is more than just raising the bar with entertainment designed to charm and bedazzle the entire family. Guests will delight to some of the most elaborate original musicals presented at sea, over-the-top deck parties and, bursting above it all, the largest fireworks spectacular aboard a cruise ship.
It’s Show Time!
Every night is show time at Walt Disney Theatre, an elegant, 1,340-seat entertainment palace that is at once classic and ultra-modern. Spanning three decks with orchestra and balcony seating, the theater is resplendent with art deco styling recalling luxurious show places of a bygone time. At the same time, it is equipped with theatrical technology that makes it one of the most advanced venues on land or sea, allowing producers to bring original productions and Disney stories to life in a whole new way. The lineup of musicals presented at Walt Disney Theatre includes:
“Disney’s Believe”
Headlining the musical repertoire is “Disney’s Believe,” an original stage spectacular premiering aboard the Disney Dream. Combining a heartfelt story with a captivating musical score, the lavish production tells the story of a workaholic father who, through the power of Disney magic, reconnects with his daughter and learns a valuable lesson about what is important in life. More than 20 of Disney’s most beloved characters take the stage during “Disney’s Believe,” including Cinderella, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins and Belle from “Beauty and The Beast.”
‘The Golden Mickeys’: A Timeless Tribute
“The Golden Mickeys,” an award-style show celebrating the musical heritage of Disney animated films, is a Disney Cruise Line guest favorite. On the Disney Dream, the show gets an extra sprinkle of glitz and glamour with new production numbers including an aerial ballet featuring Ariel from “The Little Mermaid” and a romantic duet performed by Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, lead characters of Disney’s newest animated feature, “Tangled.”
‘Villains Tonight!’
The malevolent world of the Disney villains takes a comical spin in “Villains Tonight!,” the first full-scale musical production dedicated to the Disney villains. The show is a fun-filled musical comedy starring Hades (“Hercules”), who embarks on a quest filled with wacky antics and amusing musical numbers to bring evil back into the Underworld. “Villains Tonight!” features a “Who’s Who” of Disney “baddies,” including Ursula (“The Little Mermaid”), the Evil Queen (“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”), Captain Hook (“Peter Pan”) and Scar (“The Lion King”).
Party on Deck
The Disney Dream transforms into a pirate ship with two new events brimming with buccaneer fun and a new fireworks spectacular. The evening kicks off with “Mickey’s Pirates IN the Caribbean,” a family-friendly interactive show featuring the famous Disney characters. Then, a special appearance by Captain Jack Sparrow, from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, kicks off “Club Pirate,” a high-tech, open-air dance party on the upper decks of the ship. Guests unleash their inner pirate and dance their boots off during this family-friendly and electrifying bash featuring stunning visuals and special effects.
Fireworks at Sea
The only cruise line to feature fireworks at sea, Disney Cruise Line ups the entertainment ante and lights up the sky with the largest fireworks extravaganza presented aboard a cruise ship. The skies above the Disney Dream explode with brilliant colors during “Buccaneer Blast!” With more “bang” than ever before, the pyrotechnic spectacular is choreographed to a dramatic score featuring songs from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies, Peter Pan and the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at the Disney theme parks.
The Disney Dream hasn’t even left Germany, and yet Disney is already dropping the information on the next Disney Cruise Line Ship. This will bring the count to 4 when the Fantasy is finished. Here is information on what will become of the existing fleet.
The Disney Fantasy will sail her maiden voyage on April 7, 2012, bringing even more innovation, unique guest experiences and personalized service to guests. A sister ship to the Disney Dream, the Disney Fantasy will feature an AquaDuck water coaster, magical children’s areas, world-class entertainment, delightful dining, retreats for adults and immersive experiences for guests of all ages with beloved Disney stories and characters.
The Disney Fantasy will sail out of Port Canaveral, Fla., on the popular seven-night Caribbean itineraries – alternating eastern and western – including a stop at Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay.
The Disney Dream will continue to sail three-, four- and five-night cruises to the Bahamas and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, while the Disney Wonder will remain on the west coast, sailing Mexican Riviera itineraries from the Port of Los Angeles. To start the 2012 season, the Disney Magic will sail alternating eastern and western Caribbean itineraries.
Guests will be able to book sailings, including the Disney Fantasy, for the initial part of the 2012 season beginning Oct. 20, 2010. Disney Cruise Line Gold and Platinum Castaway Club members can begin booking 2012 itineraries on Oct. 19, 2010.
