Disney Dream

Join Lou Mongello & WDW Radio listeners on board the Disney Dream!


February 27 – March 3, 2011

4-night Bahamas Cruise visiting the ports of Nassau & Castaway Cay

For details, listen to WDW Radio Show #143

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Download the Disney Dream Deck Plan





JOINING US ON THE CRUISE?


Dream Cruise Itinerary

All events, times and locations are subject to change – check your Navigator and WDWRadio Dream Cruise Schedule (provided at the WDW Radio Welcome Center when you embark) - More to come as we learn additional details from Disney!

February 12, 2011 – UPDATE

  1. Cruise documents were mailed today and should be arriving in your mailboxes soon (unless you made other arrangements). Be sure to inspect them carefully, as they include details, checklists, embarkation information and forms that may need to be completed. Also, be sure and go to http://DisneyCruiseLine.com and complete your online check-in. Have your reservation number handy!
  2. Those who booked in the pre-cruise land resort group and are participating in the group transfer and/or the dessert party, will receive final meet instructions from their vacation planner near the end of this week. If you are traveling early or have additional questions regarding your arrangements, please contact your vacation planner. If you made other arrangements, such as pre or post-cruise resort packages, etc. those documents will be mailed separately.
  3. At Port Canaveral, because people will be arriving at various times, and there is no single location that will accommodate our group size, we will try and congregate in the seating area on the right side of the terminal building
  4. The Itinerary (below) has been updated with new details! We have been working with Disney behind the scenes on trying to setup events, locations, times, etc. and certainly did not want to make promises or arrangements that we could not confirm.
  5. We cannot confirm with Disney at this time on what night “Pirate Night” will be, including the Pirate Party and Buccaneer Blast
  6. Once on board, you will see that there are countless activities taking place throughout the day and evening for adults, families, children and teens both individually and in groups. I have scanned in and posted SAMPLE Navigators (below) from the Maiden Voyage just to give a general idea as to some of the activities that take place daily. Because there is SO much to do on board the Disney Dream, we don’t want to conflict with so many of the fun activities and events going on that we will all have the opportunity to participate in! Remember, you can do as much or as little as you like to enjoy your cruise, whether it’s Bingo, dancing, the Spa, shopping, trivia, exploring the ship, sports, movies, the pool (AquaDuck!) or just relaxing on deck! Between what the Dream has to offer and our events, you’ll find that four days on board just isn’t enough! :) Check the sample Navigators for more information.

  7. DISNEY DREAM NAVIGATORS – Click to browse


  9. We understand some people have been frustrated with the time involved to confirm exact meets and locations and we apologize for any inconvenience. However, much of the hesitation on our part has come from Disney being unable to give us solid confirmation of locations and times that will accommodate our group size, as well as not impede the experience of other guests traveling. For example, just this past Friday Disney informed us they are not able to accommodate everyone in the group for the “Goofy Games” on Castaway Cay as was planned. It is our intention to ensure that everyone have the opportunity to participate in group activities. Therefore, we have decided to schedule a few fun meets on our own on Castaway Cay so no one is excluded from participating if they so choose. Of course, everyone is welcome to participate in as much or as little as they like, as well as simply enjoy time participating in the many activities and events that Disney has planned for all guests.
  10. Be sure and check the WDW Radio FORUMS for many threads that you can participate in! It’s a great way to “meet” fellow cruisers before you get on board, and get many of your frequently asked questions answered.
  11. Only TWO WEEKS left until we sail!!! I can’t tell you how excited I am to meet and see all of you on board! It’s going to be AWESOME!!!!!

- Lou Mongello


WDW Radio Cruise on the Disney Dream – Tentative Itinerary

ALL TIMES AND EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE – BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR CREDENTIALS WHEN YOU GET ON BOARD AS WELL AS YOUR DAILY PERSONAL NAVIGATOR!
(A printed copy of the final itinerary will be provided to you at the Welcome Center when you board the ship)


Date

Time

Event/Location

Saturday,
February 26

Pre-Cruise

Walt Disney World
9:30 am – 11:30 am

Meet of the Month - Boardwalk Bakery – Join us for a casual (pre-cruise!!!) meet of WDW Radio Show listeners/viewers and Celebration Magazine readers for some “Breakfast on the Boardwalk” Please RSVP on the Facebook Event Page
8:00 pm Disney Dream Pre-Cruise Dessert Party – for pre-ticketed guests only booked in group land package – sorry, no walk ups. Meet location and info will be emailed to confirmed guests approx 7 days prior to event

Sunday,
February 27

EMBARKATION
12:00 pm (approx.) Board ship and lunch on your own
12:00 – 3:00pm (approx.) WDW Radio Welcome Center – 687 Lounge, Deck 4, Aft

  • Pick up WDW Radio Cruise credentials
    • Credentials should be worn while on board ship and MUST be worn at the following events for entry – no exceptions: “Welcome our Dream:” kick off, Group Photo on Castaway Cay & the WDW Radio Radio Farewell party
  • Stop by for Q&A
  • Sign up for Stateroom tours (Royal Suite, 1-BR Suite, Virtual Porthole cabins) – Based on availability
  • Pick up your Dream Cruise Bingo game
  • Register for Door Decorating Contest
  • Turn in your Dream Cruise Flag
3:15 pm Mandatory Lifeboat Drill - Check Navigator for Time
4:30 pm Sail Away Party – Deck 11 Family Pool Area
All Day Explore the Disney Dream on your own!
Dinner & Show at Walt Disney Theater – Based on your rotation (Check your key card)
10:30 pm (approx.)

Evening Meetup in “The District”- Adults Only

Monday,
February 28

Nassau

9:30am – 6:00pm
9:00 am – 11:00 am

“Welcome Aboard Our Dream!”
Kickoff Meet – Walt Disney Theater – Deck 3 Forward

  • Scavenger Hunt game handout
  • Bingo Game Sheets Due
  • The Key to the Keys Reveal
  • Discover What’s in the “Treasure Chest!”
1:00 pm – 3:00pm

Stateroom Tours – sign up is required on embarkation day
1:00 pm

Pin and Vinylmation Trading Meet – Deck 11 Midship by Eye Scream/Frozen Treats (yes, we can have ice cream, too!!)
2:00 pm

AquaDuck Ride-A-Thon! – Meet at the AquaDuck entrance, Deck 12 Midship (near the AquaDuck sign)
3:00 pm

Door Decorating Contest Deadline – Doors must be finished & ready for judging by 3:00pm Monday

Dinner & Show at Walt Disney Theater – Based on your rotation (Check your key card)
10:30 pm (approx.)

Evening Meetup in “The District” – Adults Only

Tuesday,
March 1

Castaway Cay

9:00 am – 5:00 pm
9:15 am Group Photo on Castaway Cay – Meet at Boat Beach
10:30 am Let’s All Take a Dive on Pelican Plunge! – Meet at Pelican Plunge
11:30 am Snorkel Dive! – We’ll search for the sunken 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea submarine – Meet at Gil’s Fins & Boats – You must rent snorkeling equipment from there on your own for use all day. Ages 5 and older
1:00 pm Cool Off With Some Ice Cream Meet – Cookie’s BBQ – Grab your ice cream and meet at Gumbo Limbo (Covered seating area)
Dinner & Show at Walt Disney Theater – Based on your rotation (Check your key card)

10:30 pm (approx.)

Evening Meetup in “The District” – Adults Only

Wednesday,
March 2

At Sea
9:30 am Cove Cave “Caffeine Meet” – Cove Cafe, Deck 11 Forward (Adults-only area)
11:00 am-11:30am Scavenger Hunt Answers Due – Turn in at Vista Cafe – Deck 4 Midship Starboard
1:00 pm – 3:00pm Stateroom Tours – sign up is required on embarkation day
1:00 pm Pin and Vinylmation Trading Meet – Deck 11 Midship by Eye Scream/Frozen Treats (yes, we can have ice cream, too!!)
2:00 pm WDW Radio Pool Party!! – Deck 11 Midship – Port Side – Swim, AquaDuck, or just grab some sun or shade
4:15 pm “See Ya Real Soon” – Lobby Atrium
4:45 pm – 5:45pm WDW Radio Dream Cruise Farewell Party – Evolution – Deck 4 Aft

  • Announce Door Decoration Contest Winner
  • See If Your Key Unlocks the Treasure Chest

Dinner & Show at Walt Disney Theater – Based on your rotation (Check your key card)
7:30 pm

WDW NewsCast LIVE from the Disney Dream – Location TBD
10:15 pm

“See Ya Real Soon” – Lobby Atrium
10:30 pm (approx.)

Evening Meetup in “The District”- Adults Only

Thursday,
March 3

Disembark

Breakfast & transfer on your own to resort or airport

Friday,
March 4

Walt Disney World (optional)

Enjoy Walt Disney World On Your Own (or safe travels home!)

Saturday,
March 5

Walt Disney World (optional)
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Meet of the Month – Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Yak & Yeti OUTDOOR (quick service) seating area (back of the building, near entrance to Kali River Rapids – Then off to ride Expedition Everest and wish the Yeti a happy 5th birthday!) Please let us know you’re coming & RSVP on the Facebook Event Page


Don’t forget about…

  • Random trivia games, questions, drawings and contests – The Key is the Key!
  • Post-Cruise Photo contest

Be sure and check out our full review of the Disney Dream with Beci Mahnken and Deb Wills on Show 207 and some of the videos from the Disney Dream as well!


December 30, 2010 – UPDATE