I was one of several fortunate Disney Earmarked travel agents to sail on the Disney Dream during the Magical Preview Cruise from January 23-26, 2011. The ship was well below capacity sailing with approx 1250 people on board - to the best of my knowledge there was the Earmarked Conference going on, media- especially radio, and some cast members.
Even though I have sailed with Disney several times before this was the first time I had taken DCL transfers from the WDW Resort to the port- efficient, well organized. We arrived at the terminal around 11:00 am and the line for check in wrapped well around the terminal- but again, well organized and the line moved very quickly.
Talking about pure aesthetics, the decor is simply first rate. Beautiful and timeless artwork- as well as the interactive artwork could easily fill an afternoon looking at and exploring. The atrium is exquisite and the look and feel of classic ocean liners of the early 1900's is definitely there from the signage to the small touches. Mosiacs are absolutely stunning- especially the Nemo wall in the Cabanas dining area.