Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship Disney Dream has plenty of space dedicated to actively engage children in Disney-themed youth programs. Family cruisers will encounter almost an entire deck created just for kids.
Youth programs on Disney Dream:
Serving infants and toddlers ages 3 months to 3 years
Disney Dream's It's A Small World Nursery
Family cruisers who want to take advantage of the nursery must pre-reserve space either on the ship or ahead of time online. It’s a Small World Nursery is available at an additional charge of $6 per hour.
The nursery is designed to help small children feel comfortable and to make parents feel confident when leaving their little ones. Upon entering the nursery, parents and children can meet and interact with counselors in the “acclimation zone” so kids can adjust to the nursery.
Parents wishing to check on their children, without disturbing them, can glimpse into the nursery’s main play area through a one-way window. Trained youth counselors play with children, change diapers and feed kids. There is a separate nap room in the nursery where sleepy babies can rest, allowing parents to hang out and relax.
Parent advisory for children ages 3 – 10
Children between the ages of 3 and 10 will choose youth programming in Disney’s Oceaneer Club or Disney’s Oceaneer Lab based on interest instead of age. While some activities are recommended for certain age groups, participation is based on a child’s interest level and maturity — not age. As a result of this, siblings and friends can play together without restriction.
Disney Dream's Oceaneer Club
There are four themed play areas in Disney’s Oceaneer Club on Disney Dream:
Children ages 3 – 10 will explore and discover
Animator's Studion in Disney Dream's Oceaneer Club
Disney’s Oceaneer Lab has two main areas where children engage in activities:
Tweens ages 11 through 13 can hang inside the Forward Funnel on Deck 13
Where was Disney Dream when I was growing up? Edge is so cool that if I could pass as a tween, I would hang out here all day.
At first look, it seems like tweens have a place to hang out, watch television, listen to music, play videogames, surf the Internet, partake in various activities and make new friends. Look deeper and discover a high-tech space designed to help facilitate interaction between tweens.
High-tech touches like notebook computer stations allow tweens to play games and access the onboard social media application exclusively for them. On this “blog spot,” tweens can communicate with each other during the cruise by leaving messages, comments and posting photos and videos.
Along one wall of the club is a massive video wall that can be used for gaming, movies or television viewing. Stretching more than 18 feet long and nearly five feet tall, the state-of-the-art video wall can be utilized as one giant screen or separated into smaller individual screens.
A lighted dance floor – and multi-colored ceiling lights above that mirror the floor – make the perfect stage for a dance party.
Another hi-tech highlight is green-screen technology, which provides backgrounds for creating fun videos and acting as a screen for lively karaoke parties.
Being in the funnel provides great views of the pool and Disney Dream’s water coaster. AquaDuck winds through the forward funnel of the ship. Three portholes in the tween club provide silhouetted views of AquaDuck riders as they zoom through the tunnel.
For those family cruising tweens that have saved their allowance, there is a Tween menu of spa services just for them at Chill Spa. Tweens have their own space in the spa where they can enjoy special services including facials, massages, body treatments, manicures, pedicures and more.
Teens between the ages of 14 to 17 have nearly 9,000-square-feet to enjoy their cruise
Vibe: Disney Dream Teen Club
Teens have Deck 5 forward to enjoy their specially designed indoor and outdoor teen club. Access to Vibe is by special “teen-only” swipe card.
Modular, movable furniture and cushy chairs are plentiful and invite teens to kick back in style. Teen family cruisers have a fountain bar stocked with refreshments such as soda, juice, smoothies and coffee drinks (coffee drinks for a 14 year old?)
A media room serves as the central gathering space with video gaming and movie watching on a 103-inch LCD screen with digital surround sound. Teen cruisers have access to technology to create and edit videos using the latest computer software. Also, teens can access the onboard social media application at one of several computer stations in the lounge or via their own WiFi-enabled laptop.
In the dance club area, aspiring DJs can try their hand at spinning and mixing tracks. A lighted, multi-color dance floor and video wall set the stage for dance parties. On a separate stage, teens can take the spotlight during talent shows, karaoke contests and dance competitions.
Exterior of Vibe Teen Club on Disney Dream
Outside, teens have their own private deck area with two wading pools and plenty of chairs to lounge. Additional water features include fountains, pop jets and misters for cooling off. For recreation, teens can play deck games such as ping-pong, foosball and other favorites.
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