In the first installment of the Disney Dream preview Cruise, we spoke of the new "Let the Memories Begin" campaign; The Fantasyland Expansion and its new attractions were previewed. hotels niagara falls ontario The new Castle Light Show, "The Magic, The Memories and You!" was presented for the Media. All of this leading up to the preview cruise of the new Disney Dream; the newest addition to the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Now we will explore the ship itself, see all the new Magic and innovations hotels niagara falls ontario that guests will experience aboard this luxury Ship.
Let's talk about my favorite part of the cruise…The restaurants! Food has always been an important element of any cruise line, and Disney's cuisine hotels niagara falls ontario is world famous. hotels niagara falls ontario The growing trends are "Specialty hotels niagara falls ontario Restaurants" that are developed by celebrity and world renowned chefs to offer guests scaled up dining experiences. Disney's Palo restaurant serving Northern Italian fare in an elegant, upscale atmosphere is a guest favorite. On the new Dream, Disney hotels niagara falls ontario had upped the ante with an opulent new restaurant…Remy's. The French inspired menu was created by two award-winning chefs… Arnaud Lallement from Reims France and Scott Hunnel, direct from Disney's Victoria and Albert's. The décor is stunning, with fantastic views of the ocean, and the menu blends classic and contemporary cooking styles in an elegant setting ala Victoria and Albert's. There is a private Chef's table named Chez Gusteau from the restaurant in the movie "Ratatouille" The décor is modeled after that fictional eatery. This elegant room has a private entrance and an entrance to the kitchen so the chefs can enter easily.
Some of the offerings here include classic French smoked bison with fennel salad, Pigeon pie, and foie gras. Decadent French desserts like a dark chocolate praline with cocoa sherbet are served along with French press coffee and grand crème. And like Victoria and Albert's you will dine on eight to nine small courses, all in a slow, leisurely fashion. Dress codes for men…dress jacket (tie optional), pants and shoes. Ladies…pant suits, evening dresses or cocktail dresses. The cost of dining at this 18yr and over restaurant hotels niagara falls ontario is $75.00 in addition to wine and alcoholic drinks.
Palo's is located right next to Remy's on deck 12 aft. As on the Wonder and Magic, the menu is Northern Italian cuisine. The restaurant also offers a private outdoor deck where guests can dine al fresco. I loved the décor of this restaurant; it is a little less "formal" so to speak than Remy's. It has a more open feel and in the rear, a beautiful circular dining room, which seats 13, is a perfect place for that special gathering or celebration.
For main dining, there is the return of Animator's Palate. But this "Palate" is completely different than on the Wonder and Magic. For instead of artwork that changes from black and white to color, you will experience "Turtle talk with Crush" The dining area has the pencils and brush "columns" of old, and on all the walls are nooks and shelves which contain books, toys and all things "Animation" There are over 100 LCD screens around the room which change from static pictures to moving animations of the ocean which immerse guests into the show with Crush. Crush will swim between panels and speak to guests on a one-to one basis.
Your will not find Parrot Cay on the Dream, but you will dine at the "Enchanted Garden" My wife and I thought this the most beautiful themed eateries on board! Here you feel you have entered an enchanted garden. The prevailing color is "Green" dark and light. You enter through a green wrought iron trellis and overhead vines and flowers appear draped over glass panes, giving the feeling of being in a greenhouse. Overhead are pink tulip light fixtures and there is a Mickey Mouse fountain in the main walkway. In the rear of the restaurant is a beautiful mural of the French countryside. The restaurant for breakfast and lunch is bright and cheery with a blue sky, but at night, hotels niagara falls ontario a field of stars is overhead. It is a relaxing place to dine. Breakfast hotels niagara falls ontario and lunch are buffet-style and for dinner is regular sit down with choices of New York strip, lobster ravioli and a decadent choice of desserts.
The Royal Palace is next, which is themed after the Classic "Princess" films…Cinderella, Snow White Beauty and the Beast and Sleeping Beauty. There are portraits of all the princesses and their escorts (Princes). All of the architecture is modeled hotels niagara falls ontario after the classic films. You will see the floor plan from the Royal palace from the Ballroom from Cinderella, a chandelier with glass slippers, marble floors, stunning carpet, fluted columns and portholes with valances topped with Tiaras, giving guest's views of the ocean. Guests will feel they have entered a fairytale world of royal proportions. Continental cuisine is offered here, Rack of lamb, escargot, Lobster and a fine selection of wines. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served here.
For the casual cruiser, your choice is Cabanas on Deck 11 aft. This buffet-style eatery is dress friendly, and the offerings are more comfort food than elegant. hotels niagara falls ontario There is a huge choice for buffet breakfast… sausages, hotels niagara falls ontario bacon, salmon, fruits, eggs, pastries and so much more. There is even a sushi station. The décor is beach-orientated, with beautiful mosaic hotels niagara falls ontario murals from Finding Nemo to seagulls, surfboards and Adirondack chairs. There are 16 stations to get the goodies and this is the place for buffet lunch and special happenings around the ship. And do not forget those desserts!
For an even quicker bite, Flo's Café near the Donald hotels niagara falls ontario pool has Burgers, chicken fingers, pizza and sandwich wraps. If ice cream is your love, two places Frozone Treats and the funny "Eye Scream" modeled after Mike Wazowski, hotels niagara falls ontario both on deck 11 by Donald's pool.
What about entertainment? Disney again is the leader. There is a place for every age group. On board Disney has the most comprehensive child-care venue on the high seas. For infants and toddlers, parents can drop their kids off at "It's a Small World Nursery" where experienced counselors will keep the little ones happy while mom and dad grab some adult time. You can even check on the children through a one way mirror. For kids 3yrs to 10 yrs, The Oceaneers Club is the place. There is a 103inch plasma screen for watching movies, a magic Play floor and Andy's Room where the Toy Story films come to life. In addition there is Pixie Hollow, Monster's Academy hotels niagara falls ontario and the Explorer Pod. All this is on deck 5, midship.
For ages 11 to 13yrs the Tween club "Edge" has notebook computers, hotels niagara falls ontario a dance floor, hotels niagara falls ontario and a way to create their own photo postcard and star in it. All this is inside the forward funnel hotels niagara falls ontario on deck 13. There is the Chill Spa just for teens 13 to 17. Located on deck 11 in the Senses Spa and Salon, they have their own treatment rooms and area for their guests. And for the 14 to 17 year olds, the "Vibe" is an exclusive club on deck 5 forward hotels niagara falls ontario with offers both inside and outside play areas. There is a dance club, where teens can try their hand at being a DJ, a media room, fountain bar and outside private deck area with pool, fountains and deck games.
For the Adults, one of the most exciting areas on any cruise ship is "The District" Located on Deck 4 aft; 18yrs and older can enjoy numerous themed bars and lounges with entertainment. This is a self contained "fun spot" where adults can unwind and enjoy the night life. A novel lounge, "Pink" is an intimate place for specialty Champagne cocktails, all in a Pink setting! For Entertainment, the District Lounge has it all. The "Evolution" nightclub has all you want in a contemporary setting. The "Skyline" hotels niagara falls ontario is a sophisticated hotels niagara falls ontario metro bar with City skylines that are always changing. And the "687" is modeled after traditional pub, is a place relax, casual-style. One lounge not in the District but special in its own right is the Meridian Bar, located between Palo's and Remy's. Here you can relax with a libation in a setting reminisce of sea travel hotels niagara falls ontario of days gone by as you wait to be seated. Another adult haven is the Cove Café, an upscale coffee house where you can relax, grab a gourmet coffee, read or surf the web. This is one of my favorite spots on board, it's just so relaxing and comfortable.
For the ultimate place to relax and lose all that stress is the "Senses Spa Salon. Located on decks 11 and 12 forward, it comprises more than 16,000 square feet. The décor has natural woods, soft hues and natural green colors for that ultimate "Calming Effect". You can get Massages, facials and body wraps. hotels niagara falls ontario Take advantage of the steam room, steam bath or whirlpool hot tubs. For the ultimate experience, there are two couples spa villas with private verandahs complete with personal whirlpool hotels niagara falls ontario hot tubs and showers. And for the gym crowd, a beautiful 2,500 square foot workout area with all the latest in exercise equipment. You can also take free yoga, aerobics and Pilate's classes.
Let's talk about some of the unique "Disney Magic" that the Dream offers its guests. One of the most talked-about innovations is the new "AquaDuck" hotels niagara falls ontario water coaster. This 765 foot long shipboard flume ride is a cruise-industry first. Guests board a rubber raft for a twisty, wet and wild adventure that has drops, turns and twists, goes through hotels niagara falls ontario one of the funnels, and one loop takes riders 12 feet over the side of the ship, 150 feet above the ocean! The AquaDuck is powered by high-pressure water jets pushing 10,000 gallons of water a minute. Another industry "first" is the Magical Porthole that comes with all the inside staterooms. Live high definition cameras around the ship send real-time video to the Porthole; and an added dose of Magic, you might see some of your favorite hotels niagara falls ontario characters float by! Also new on the Dream is the fact that the Mickey and Donald pools are now covered with removable deck covers, so during special events and at night, instead of roping them off there is all that extra deck area. Brilliant!
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