Hello, Michele!
What wonderful news, that you are just about to embark on your first-ever Disney Cruise Line vacation. A whole lot of magic is coming your way, and I'd love to help you feel shipshape and ready to sail aboard the
Disney Dream.
I love the flexibility I have when Disney Cruising, where each day is a "choose your own adventure" type of vacation. Some days we spend mornings by the pool, when others, my kids head off to
Disney's Oceaneer Club or
Edge, and I go to the
Fitness Center. You will find
a variety of fitness classes offered during your sailing, such as yoga, stretching, pilates, core-centered classes, and spin classes. Personal training sessions might also be available to book. If a fitness class has an additional fee or requires a reservation, it will be noted in the
Disney Cruise Line Navigator app. You will be able to access the Daily Activity Schedule for your sailing within the app once you are onboard. You may even have luck connecting to the app from the cruise terminal while you wait to board, and you can get a head start looking through the schedule.
I highly recommend that you spend some time on the first afternoon of your sailing exploring the ship. Stop by the Fitness Center to ask additional questions and to see the space. You can even enter a raffle that first afternoon to learn more about the ship's fitness and beauty offerings and for the chance to win some prizes. The spa and salon share a welcome desk onboard the Disney Dream, and this is also where you will go to inquire about and book a Rainforest Room package. You can ask about individual day passes or for a pass that will be valid throughout your voyage. The Rainforest Room is popular, so it's a good idea to stop by shortly after boarding. My favorite features of the Rainforest Room are the heated tile loungers. I hope you have a wonderful time enjoying the ship's luxurious amenities!
When it comes to dining onboard your cruise, your whole family is in for a treat. It's so fun to dine in a new restaurant each night, with the same dining room team of servers rotating with you to meet your needs. If you have a specific server in mind that you would like to request, it's best to do so before you are onboard. Please
give Disney Cruise Line a call to speak with a friendly agent and share your preferences. While requests are not guaranteed, they will do their best to accommodate you.
Michele, it's about time to
zip up your suitcases and head out for fun! I'm wishing you and your sailing crew a most fabulous time with Captains Minnie and Mickey.
Bon Voyage,
Adrianna