Mickey mouse inflatable pool
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My biggest (and only) complaint about my family's two-night cruise on Disney's new ship, Dream? There simply was not enough time to experience all this ship has to offer! Disney Dream is forty percent larger than its predecessors, Wonder and Magic. This ship offers the same outstanding customer service and delightful details plus some incredible new frills.
My family thoroughly explored Dream's fabulous amenities for families during our preview cruise. Here's what to expect when sailing Disney Dream with babies, toddlers, and children.
Nemo's Reef for Tots
One of the most spectacular features for babies and toddlers sailing on a Disney Cruise, is their splash areas for children who are not yet potty trained. On most cruises, parents must pack an inflatable baby pool if they want to allow tots to join in any water fun since non-potty-trained children are not allowed in cruise ship pools for sanitary reasons.
On Disney's other ships, Magic and Wonder, the splash area is simply one small round play area with a steady stream of shooting water. Don't get me wrong, my daughter adored this option on our 2007 Disney Mediterranean Cruise when she was a toddler, but Nemo's Reef on Dream blows that out of the water! This splash area, adjacent to the family pools, is resplendent with characters from Finding Nemo which spray, sprinkle, and mist water for giggling children. There is also a small stingray-shaped waterslide, perfect for the preschooler set.
Family Pools on Disney Dream
My kindergartner, Karissa, had a grand ol' time swimming about in Donald’s Pool for families and Mickey’s Pool for smaller sailors. She was quite heartbroken to discover Dream’s AquaDuck water coaster has a 48-inch height requirement. Instead, younger kids can take a spin on a winding yellow waterslide and have almost as much fun.
It's a Small World Nursery for Babies and Toddlers
This darling nursery for ages three months to three years is painted in the fanciful style of the Disney ride for which it is named. Babies and toddlers enjoy crafts, toys, books and games at tables just their size. he back of the nursery is a serene space for nap time filled with numerous cribs. They even have several strollers on-hand for babies and toddlers who need a little ride to induce sleep.
