We just got back from a Disney Dream cruise, and I'd like to share our wonderful experience.

Boarding: My advice is to arrive at the cruise terminal early. The terminal itself is big enough to hold many people, it's quite adequate despite what others have posted. However, seating is limited. If you want to sit while waiting to board and don't want to sit on the carpet, arrive early. We got there at 9:45 and not only got a seat but also a low boarding number. Hint: If they hand you a high boarding group number you're not happy with, show your displeasure to the person who checks you in- they can change it with the stroke of a pen! Once on the ship, you find they will not allow you into the rooms until 1:30. But that's ok, as Cabanas buffet is open and you can get your first taste of being spoiled with good food and service. When we arrived at our room, our luggage arrived shortly after and the whole boarding process was complete, including unpacking everything, by about 2:30 p.m.

Eating: They rotate you through a different dining room each night, with the exception of one night they repeat one. We went on a five night cruise, and our cruise was only the second one to sail five nights on the Dream according to our server. Food is very good, and the servers will tell you their preferences. Breakfast is also offered in the main dining rooms, but we didn't do that: Cabanas buffet is just too good and fast to pass up. Lunch can be had at Cabanas or several quick serve windows located on the pool deck. (Cabanas can be accessed from the pool deck as well). Read more