Sharing a recap of our 7-night Mediterranean cruise (Italy and Greece) on the Disney Dream! This isn’t sponsored (I want, lol), however I’m excited to share our expertise.
They’ve a useful little trick once you’re on board a Disney cruise: you may have the choice to e-book a placeholder for a future cruise at a slight low cost. This manner, once you get off the ship, it’s barely much less miserable as a result of you already know you’ll be on one other one quickly. We obtained off the Disney Dream in Rome a number of weeks in the past, and already, we will’t look ahead to our subsequent Disney cruise.
This was Disney cruise #4 (we’ve executed Alaska, Bahamas, and Mexico), and it was our favourite one. It was a mixture of the locations plus the bigger ship, which was a literal Dream.
(We additionally obtained to get pleasure from Rome on both facet of our cruise! You can read about our Rome adventures here.)
7-night Disney Dream European cruise
We arrived on the Civitavecchia port by way of a non-public automobile that the resort booked fo us, and it was the quickest and most seamless boarding expertise. By 1:30pm, we had been on the pool, watching the kiddos swim and consuming cocktails with associates. (A professional tip from one among our good associates: pack your swim gear in a tote bag and examine every part else. Your room received’t be prepared but, so you possibly can head straight to the pool. It’s the least busy will probably be for your entire journey and after a few hours, your room will probably be prepared with all your baggage ready for you outdoors the door.)
We had lunch from Cabanas (the buffet) and ate it by the pool, checked out our room, after which obtained modified for the Muster Drill, Sail-A-Wave occasion and dinner.
On Disney cruises, you’re on a eating rotation. You get the early (6pm) or late (8pm) seating, and alternate eating places every night. You may choose out of your extra formal eating to have a fast chew or room service as a substitute, however it doesn’t matter what, your desk will probably be ready for you. You even have the identical server and assistant server every night time. We had the early seating, and dined at all the main eating places. The menus had been all similar to earlier cruises and was the beautifully-plated Disney fare we love. 🙂
You can too order no matter you need. You may decide from their 4-course menu, or if you happen to’d like, order two appetizers, two entrees, and so forth. In a Disney Cruise Fb group, a suggestion was to ask the server to ask the cooks in the event that they’d thoughts making a family-style meal from their house nation. They mentioned they’ve had the perfect Indian meals and curries of their lives this fashion, together with naan and rice. We haven’t tried this but – I really feel dangerous that we’d be inconveniencing them – however I’ve been interested by making an attempt it.
Our favourite is Animator’s Palate, which they’ve on all the ships we’ve seen (Dream, Surprise, and Magic). You draw an individual in your placemat, and throughout the meal, they’ve a *present* through which all of animations come to life on giant screens all through the restaurant, dancing to the music, and added to well-known Disney scenes.
On this specific cruise, we stopped in Naples, Mykonos, Santorini, and Chania, and we had deliberate excursions in Naples and Mykonos. The remainder of the time we having fun with exploring the ports on our personal and dwelling our greatest cruise lives on the ship.
Tour 1: Positano, Sorrento, and Pompeii
This was a few 10-hour tour, which was undoubtedly an extended one for the kiddos, however so value it. Additionally, within the center, we had been handled to an epic 4-course meal with wine pairings, overlooking the ocean.
Positano
Positano is one among my favourite locations in your entire world, so in fact, I couldn’t wait to point out the women. I solely want that we had extra time there! We had the possibility to get a chocolate croissant and occasional, put our toes within the ocean (it was so heat and wonderful), and perform a little little bit of purchasing. (Extremely advocate Luisa Positano! Liv and I every obtained attire from there and so they’re so attractive and distinctive.) It was most likely a great factor that we had been on restricted time, as a result of I wished to purchase every part. 😉
Sorrento![](https://fitnessista.com/wp-content/uploads//2023/07/sorrento.jpg.webp)
After Positano, we had been again on the bus for an extended cease in Sorrento. It was my first time in Sorrento and whereas it had the Positano really feel, it was a bit extra bustling, particularly on the primary road. We shopped and walked round, grabbed a gelato, after which met with our tour group for an Italian meal that I’ll always remember.
That is the place we had the well-known zucchini pasta, together with rooster, salad, bread, and a chocolate hazelnut mousse dessert.
The meal was paired with glowing wine, white wine, purple wine, and a dessert wine. Just about everybody in our tour group snoozed for your entire trip to Pompeii.
Pompeii
Pompeii was SO cool. It was fascinating to see such a well-preserved historic metropolis, along with the assorted elements of life in Pompeii, just like the bakery, bathhouses, and so forth. By this level, the youngsters had been fairly drained, however they rallied! We realized quite a bit throughout the guided tour, and from right here, it was solely 45 minutes again to the cruise ship.
Tour 2: Tremendous Paradise Seashore Day in Mykonos
This was our favourite tour. Tremendous Paradise Seashore is a non-public seashore membership, with enjoyable loungers, umbrellas, a full menu, and a peaceable seashore with brilliant, turquoise waters. It’s additionally partially blocked from the extreme winds that may have an effect on Mykonos.
The humorous factor was that our Naples tour was so time-specific – we knew precisely after we wanted to be again on the bus or at a sure assembly point- and for this seashore tour, the information was like, “Eh. Have enjoyable and I’ll let you already know when we have to prepare to go away.”
We ended up being there for about 3 hours, which was the proper period of time. All of us swam, the women performed within the sand and waves, and we proceeded to order half of the issues on the menu.
A sandwich was included with our tour, however I’m petty positive our Greek associates would disown us if we ate a turkey sandwich of their homeland.
Earlier than we left, they gave us an inventory of every part to order whereas we had been in Greece. The Pilot wrote down every part phonetically so we’d be capable to pronounce it, like, “Gotta lotta booty yo.” I believe we made them proud; we tried nearly every part they advised between our time in Mykonos and Chania. The meals was out of this world unimaginable. So contemporary, vibrant, and scrumptious. I extremely, extremely advocate the pastitsio, which is sort of a spaghetti lasagna with tacky foam on prime.
(We additionally had grilled octopus, salad, cooked garlicky greens, stuffed grape leaves, beef patties, and little doughnuts)
Santorini:![](https://fitnessista.com/wp-content/uploads//2023/07/santorini.jpg.webp)
In Santorini, we didn’t find yourself doing a lot. It’s the place you possibly can see the well-known white buildings with the blue domes in Oia, however it was so scorching, and the youngsters had been melting. It’s sort of an uncommon port, too. You’re taking a smaller tender boat to the bottom of the port, the place you’re taking a cable automobile up the steep hill to the city of Fira (plenty of purchasing and eating places). You can too stroll up stairs to the highest, however there are 400+, which might not be life like for babies or these with mobility difficulties. Our plan was to take the cable automobile UP, however stroll down the steps on the finish of the day.
The cable automobile line tends to be extraordinarily lengthy, with out a lot shade. The road was simply 200+ after we obtained there and transferring very slowly. The women had been sporting their neck fans and we had been continuously pouring water on them, and so they had been too scorching, so we ended up heading again.
For those who’re stopping in Santorini in mid-June or July, I’d advocate reserving an tour with motor coach switch so that you don’t must take care of the cable automobile line. Or deliver plenty of water + an umbrella, or courageous the steps!
(I had an iced tea on the cafe on the backside of the port. I discussed this in a earlier submit, however the iced tea in Greece is INSANE. Whether or not it’s brewed in-house, or in a can, it’s actually one thing particular. Many flavors are infused with lemongrass, ginger, or fruit, like cherry, and evenly candy and refreshing. Who knew I’d dream about Greece iced tea eternally and ever??)
The proprietor additionally introduced us photographs of ouza with our invoice, ice lotions for everybody, and despatched us again to the ship with a large piece of baklava to-go.
Chania:
In Chania, we ended up exploring on our personal, which was splendid. We adopted a tour information group into Previous City, which was lined with small retailers, kiosks, eating places, and a beautiful view of the bay.
We purchased souvenirs and jewellery, and had one other legendary lunch + extra of the perfect thought tea.
(The sardines had been SO zesty and flavorful)
Disney Cruise Dream eating and actions
On the ship, we loved all the normal Disney cruise choices: the reside exhibits – Magnificence and the Beast was phenomenal – motion pictures, character greetings, Bingo, gymnasium, child’s membership, swimming, infinite ice cream cones and Mickey bars, whiskey tastings, and all the great eating places.
The perfect half was that we traveled with associates. The women had built-in buddies, and so did the adults 😉 It undoubtedly makes the expertise much more enjoyable!
Disney actually goes above and past with regards to visitor expertise, cleanliness, and meals high quality. For those who guys have any questions in regards to the Disney cruise expertise, please let me know!
(the perfect cruise ship magnets are on Etsy!)
So, inform me, associates: are you a cruise fan or not-so-much? Have you ever executed a Disney cruise??
Making an attempt to determine which one we must always do subsequent!!
xo
Gina
*The entire attire on this submit are from Nuuly! I’ve had hit or miss experiences with them, however the attire for this journey had been all nice
Sharing a recap of our 7-night Mediterranean cruise (Italy and Greece) on the Disney Dream! This isn’t sponsored (I want, lol), however I’m excited to share our expertise.
They’ve a useful little trick once you’re on board a Disney cruise: you may have the choice to e-book a placeholder for a future cruise at a slight low cost. This manner, once you get off the ship, it’s barely much less miserable as a result of you already know you’ll be on one other one quickly. We obtained off the Disney Dream in Rome a number of weeks in the past, and already, we will’t look ahead to our subsequent Disney cruise.
This was Disney cruise #4 (we’ve executed Alaska, Bahamas, and Mexico), and it was our favourite one. It was a mixture of the locations plus the bigger ship, which was a literal Dream.
(We additionally obtained to get pleasure from Rome on both facet of our cruise! You can read about our Rome adventures here.)
7-night Disney Dream European cruise
We arrived on the Civitavecchia port by way of a non-public automobile that the resort booked fo us, and it was the quickest and most seamless boarding expertise. By 1:30pm, we had been on the pool, watching the kiddos swim and consuming cocktails with associates. (A professional tip from one among our good associates: pack your swim gear in a tote bag and examine every part else. Your room received’t be prepared but, so you possibly can head straight to the pool. It’s the least busy will probably be for your entire journey and after a few hours, your room will probably be prepared with all your baggage ready for you outdoors the door.)
We had lunch from Cabanas (the buffet) and ate it by the pool, checked out our room, after which obtained modified for the Muster Drill, Sail-A-Wave occasion and dinner.
On Disney cruises, you’re on a eating rotation. You get the early (6pm) or late (8pm) seating, and alternate eating places every night. You may choose out of your extra formal eating to have a fast chew or room service as a substitute, however it doesn’t matter what, your desk will probably be ready for you. You even have the identical server and assistant server every night time. We had the early seating, and dined at all the main eating places. The menus had been all similar to earlier cruises and was the beautifully-plated Disney fare we love. 🙂
You can too order no matter you need. You may decide from their 4-course menu, or if you happen to’d like, order two appetizers, two entrees, and so forth. In a Disney Cruise Fb group, a suggestion was to ask the server to ask the cooks in the event that they’d thoughts making a family-style meal from their house nation. They mentioned they’ve had the perfect Indian meals and curries of their lives this fashion, together with naan and rice. We haven’t tried this but – I really feel dangerous that we’d be inconveniencing them – however I’ve been interested by making an attempt it.
Our favourite is Animator’s Palate, which they’ve on all the ships we’ve seen (Dream, Surprise, and Magic). You draw an individual in your placemat, and throughout the meal, they’ve a *present* through which all of animations come to life on giant screens all through the restaurant, dancing to the music, and added to well-known Disney scenes.
On this specific cruise, we stopped in Naples, Mykonos, Santorini, and Chania, and we had deliberate excursions in Naples and Mykonos. The remainder of the time we having fun with exploring the ports on our personal and dwelling our greatest cruise lives on the ship.
Tour 1: Positano, Sorrento, and Pompeii
This was a few 10-hour tour, which was undoubtedly an extended one for the kiddos, however so value it. Additionally, within the center, we had been handled to an epic 4-course meal with wine pairings, overlooking the ocean.
Positano
Positano is one among my favourite locations in your entire world, so in fact, I couldn’t wait to point out the women. I solely want that we had extra time there! We had the possibility to get a chocolate croissant and occasional, put our toes within the ocean (it was so heat and wonderful), and perform a little little bit of purchasing. (Extremely advocate Luisa Positano! Liv and I every obtained attire from there and so they’re so attractive and distinctive.) It was most likely a great factor that we had been on restricted time, as a result of I wished to purchase every part. 😉
Sorrento![](https://fitnessista.com/wp-content/uploads//2023/07/sorrento.jpg.webp)
After Positano, we had been again on the bus for an extended cease in Sorrento. It was my first time in Sorrento and whereas it had the Positano really feel, it was a bit extra bustling, particularly on the primary road. We shopped and walked round, grabbed a gelato, after which met with our tour group for an Italian meal that I’ll always remember.
That is the place we had the well-known zucchini pasta, together with rooster, salad, bread, and a chocolate hazelnut mousse dessert.
The meal was paired with glowing wine, white wine, purple wine, and a dessert wine. Just about everybody in our tour group snoozed for your entire trip to Pompeii.
Pompeii
Pompeii was SO cool. It was fascinating to see such a well-preserved historic metropolis, along with the assorted elements of life in Pompeii, just like the bakery, bathhouses, and so forth. By this level, the youngsters had been fairly drained, however they rallied! We realized quite a bit throughout the guided tour, and from right here, it was solely 45 minutes again to the cruise ship.
Tour 2: Tremendous Paradise Seashore Day in Mykonos
This was our favourite tour. Tremendous Paradise Seashore is a non-public seashore membership, with enjoyable loungers, umbrellas, a full menu, and a peaceable seashore with brilliant, turquoise waters. It’s additionally partially blocked from the extreme winds that may have an effect on Mykonos.
The humorous factor was that our Naples tour was so time-specific – we knew precisely after we wanted to be again on the bus or at a sure assembly point- and for this seashore tour, the information was like, “Eh. Have enjoyable and I’ll let you already know when we have to prepare to go away.”
We ended up being there for about 3 hours, which was the proper period of time. All of us swam, the women performed within the sand and waves, and we proceeded to order half of the issues on the menu.
A sandwich was included with our tour, however I’m petty positive our Greek associates would disown us if we ate a turkey sandwich of their homeland.
Earlier than we left, they gave us an inventory of every part to order whereas we had been in Greece. The Pilot wrote down every part phonetically so we’d be capable to pronounce it, like, “Gotta lotta booty yo.” I believe we made them proud; we tried nearly every part they advised between our time in Mykonos and Chania. The meals was out of this world unimaginable. So contemporary, vibrant, and scrumptious. I extremely, extremely advocate the pastitsio, which is sort of a spaghetti lasagna with tacky foam on prime.
(We additionally had grilled octopus, salad, cooked garlicky greens, stuffed grape leaves, beef patties, and little doughnuts)
Santorini:![](https://fitnessista.com/wp-content/uploads//2023/07/santorini.jpg.webp)
In Santorini, we didn’t find yourself doing a lot. It’s the place you possibly can see the well-known white buildings with the blue domes in Oia, however it was so scorching, and the youngsters had been melting. It’s sort of an uncommon port, too. You’re taking a smaller tender boat to the bottom of the port, the place you’re taking a cable automobile up the steep hill to the city of Fira (plenty of purchasing and eating places). You can too stroll up stairs to the highest, however there are 400+, which might not be life like for babies or these with mobility difficulties. Our plan was to take the cable automobile UP, however stroll down the steps on the finish of the day.
The cable automobile line tends to be extraordinarily lengthy, with out a lot shade. The road was simply 200+ after we obtained there and transferring very slowly. The women had been sporting their neck fans and we had been continuously pouring water on them, and so they had been too scorching, so we ended up heading again.
For those who’re stopping in Santorini in mid-June or July, I’d advocate reserving an tour with motor coach switch so that you don’t must take care of the cable automobile line. Or deliver plenty of water + an umbrella, or courageous the steps!
(I had an iced tea on the cafe on the backside of the port. I discussed this in a earlier submit, however the iced tea in Greece is INSANE. Whether or not it’s brewed in-house, or in a can, it’s actually one thing particular. Many flavors are infused with lemongrass, ginger, or fruit, like cherry, and evenly candy and refreshing. Who knew I’d dream about Greece iced tea eternally and ever??)
The proprietor additionally introduced us photographs of ouza with our invoice, ice lotions for everybody, and despatched us again to the ship with a large piece of baklava to-go.
Chania:
In Chania, we ended up exploring on our personal, which was splendid. We adopted a tour information group into Previous City, which was lined with small retailers, kiosks, eating places, and a beautiful view of the bay.
We purchased souvenirs and jewellery, and had one other legendary lunch + extra of the perfect thought tea.
(The sardines had been SO zesty and flavorful)
Disney Cruise Dream eating and actions
On the ship, we loved all the normal Disney cruise choices: the reside exhibits – Magnificence and the Beast was phenomenal – motion pictures, character greetings, Bingo, gymnasium, child’s membership, swimming, infinite ice cream cones and Mickey bars, whiskey tastings, and all the great eating places.
The perfect half was that we traveled with associates. The women had built-in buddies, and so did the adults 😉 It undoubtedly makes the expertise much more enjoyable!
Disney actually goes above and past with regards to visitor expertise, cleanliness, and meals high quality. For those who guys have any questions in regards to the Disney cruise expertise, please let me know!
(the perfect cruise ship magnets are on Etsy!)
So, inform me, associates: are you a cruise fan or not-so-much? Have you ever executed a Disney cruise??
Making an attempt to determine which one we must always do subsequent!!
xo
Gina
*The entire attire on this submit are from Nuuly! I’ve had hit or miss experiences with them, however the attire for this journey had been all nice