We just returned from our Carnival Dream vacation. Here's my review:
Embarkation: This was relatively quick. We got in line at the terminal at about 11:45 and were onboard by 12:30. We immediately went to the Crimson dining room for lunch.
Muster Drill: We met at our muster station and listened to the safety briefing. We did not do the usual lineup at the actual lifeboats. I've never had this be the case and am guessing that this may have had to do with the heavy rain that had just passed over us before the drill started? Luckily the rain had pretty much stopped before sailaway.
The Cove Balcony is the place to be on the Dream. Loved it!