{Warning… this post has nothing to do with teaching.}
Last week, the family and I went on our first Disney Cruise ever. We took a 3 day trip to test it out and make sure our daughter doesn’t get sea sick.
We didn’t take a lot of pictures, so I pulled some online that I can show you all about our trip with!
We boarded the Disney Dream ship. Here she is.
Our room was MUCH bigger than we expected. Although we are a family of three, we could have fit a few more kids or another adult in the room easily! We had a port hole window, not the balcony as shown. The port hole had a window seat in it so that was extra fun.
Our daughter could not wait to get her bathing suit on. (In fact, next time she will wear her suit getting on the boat to save her even more pool time.) She wanted and begged to play in the Nemo splash area… it was awesome! She loved loved loved the Mr. Ray slide.
The cool part of the meals is how we alternate dining areas each night with the staff that serves us. We get the same great service, but a different view and scene at dinner each night.
The first night we ate at the Animator’s Palliate.
It is like Turtle Talk with Crush during dinner… Amazing!
I was the most scared about leaving my daughter in the kid area. We go on vacation to be WITH her not without her! But, they have amazing activities for kids only that she didn’t want to miss. We took her on the tour and she wanted to play there the second day. Here is one photo of the amazing play area they provide for the little sailors aboard.
We checked on her after the first hour and she was here.. in Tinker Bell’s Nook.
I tried to get her after the second hour and she wanted to stay and play! {Yes, this broke my heart!}
After the third hour, I tried again. Captain Hook visited and scared her so she wanted to come with me… and I bribed her with pink ice cream.
We ate here the second night..seriously!
They have amazing plays to see as well… The Golden Mickey’s, Villains Tonight, and Disney’s Believe.
Our daughter LOVED them all!
They also had a HUGE pirate party on the deck with fireworks.
They had a show and taught the kids how to be pirates!
The highlight of the cruise was Castaway Cay {Pronouced Key}
It is Disney’s private island. Here is the map of the area.
We got off the boat to a fantastic beach… with lunch, drinks, and desert PROVIDED.
This was a dream come true. They even hand your towels as you walk by. They couldn’t make this beach any better. The water was a little cool, but the sand was great. Lunch was yummy. And the day was perfect.
The pool aboard was the best I have ever seen.
They have a HUGE water slide called the Aquaduck that go all around the ship.
You have to be 38″ (I think.) She could have go on it, but Daddy did and LOVED it.
I will have to wait until next time to try it out.
I highly highly recommend families going on this trip. We loved it and can’t wait to go again!
Our daughter has made a list of what she is going to do as soon as she gets on the next Cruise.
1. Nemo Splash
2. Mickey Pool to go under (haha- she never goes under the water.)
3. Aquaduck (She was too scared to try it out this time.)
4. Yellow Slide (Again too scared to try it this time as well.)
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Mary Amoson, Sharing Kindergarten
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I want to go! 🙂 I went on one of the older cruise ships when I was younger, but as soon as I saw the Aquaduck on the new line of cruise ships I knew I needed to go again! Trying to convince the hubby now… 🙂 Glad you had a blast!
~Jessica
Fun in PreK-1
Seriously… it is worth the money! We loved it!
So glad you had a wonderful time on the Disney Dream.
My family has gone on three Disney Cruises and have loved every one of them. The last one was on the Disney Dream as well. My kids didn't want to leave the play areas either. One night they stayed until midnight and still cried when we came to pick them up because they didn't want to leave. LOL.
Ann
I am glad your children also loved playing there. I am sure you understand my feelings of "I want my kid back!!!" I wasn't sure I could leave her at all, but she loved it.
Oh my goodness… this looks wonderful! We'll have to do this with our grand kids.
Cindy
Granny Goes to School
Thanks for sharing! How old is your daughter? What would be the minimum age you would recommend? My daughter is 2 and a half wondering when we should go?
My daughter JUST turned 4 and is over 40" tall. She was tall enough to do more than her brain would allow.
I think there is still LOTS for your child to do, but ask someone else with a younger child before committing to that amount of money.
My kid LOVES the characters and shows… does yours?
Years ago, I had the privilege of going on an early Disney cruise as kind of a "test" for the line. (I worked for WDW at the time.) At that time I didn't think they quite matched up with Norweigan, for example… but your pics and experience make me think it's time to give them another run. Sounds like they've made par, and then some! So glad to hear you had an awesome time! Now I want to go!!!
Julie
OpenWideTheWorld