August 2 2025, DVC member Cruise on the Dream!

[Mathmagicland]

Well... we got off the 2024 Member Cruise on Saturday and loved it. Especially the musical performances. Now I want more! Any chance there are any staterooms left on this sailing? Going to call MS tomorrow.

Welcome to the club of MC addicts! Yes the musical performances are always awesome.

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

Welcome to the club of MC addicts! Yes the musical performances are always awesome.

Can you tell me about them and how they differ from the standard shows?

 

[Mathmagicland]

MC brings in Disney on Broadway current and former stars who perform songs both from their shows and other Disney shows and movies. This one we had the bonus of stars from London West End productions. Broadway stars included Ashley Brown, former Belle and original Mary Poppins; Josh Strickland, original Tarzan; Kissy Simmons, longest running Nala in Lion King; Michael James Scott, current Genie in Aladdin. We also had Paige Ohara, original Belle from the animated movie, and Susan Egan, original Belle on Broadway. London East End singers included stars who were a Genie, a Jasmine, and a Nala. The September MC on the Wish also had a special version of the Disney Princess Concert with the four regulars plus Jodie Benson original voice of Ariel in the Little Mermaid.

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

MC brings in Disney on Broadway current and former stars who perform songs both from their shows and other Disney shows and movies. This one we had the bonus of stars from London West End productions. Broadway stars included Ashley Brown, former Belle and original Mary Poppins; Josh Strickland, original Tarzan; Kissy Simmons, longest running Nala in Lion King; Michael James Scott, current Genie in Aladdin. We also had Paige Ohara, original Belle from the animated movie, and Susan Egan, original Belle on Broadway. London East End singers included stars who were a Genie, a Jasmine, and a Nala. The September MC on the Wish also had a special version of the Disney Princess Concert with the four regulars plus Jodie Benson original voice of Ariel in the Little Mermaid.

Wow. A lot of those names don’t mean much to me (we’ve seen several of the Broadway musicals but I couldn’t tell you who sang which roles, even with original cast performances) but Paige O’Hara or Jodie Benson would be pretty incredible. I wonder how many member cruises I’ll have to go on before they can convince Mandy Moore to show up.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

They put them on a screen during the Member Celebrations. I don’t remember the details though.

I remember that, but I only went for the cocktails and didn't look at the screen, lol

 

[erionm]

DCL has quietly changed the all board time for our cruise from 4 pm to 3 pm. This change goes into effect in early Nov 2024 for the Disney Dream and emails have started going out (possibly in sail date order). The same change will also apply to the Disney Magic and Disney Wish (starting in Sept 2024) and the Disney Fantasy (starting in Dec 2024) and only appear to affect sailings out of Port Canaveral and Port Everglades.

 

[smjj]

DCL has quietly changed the all board time for our cruise from 4 pm to 3 pm. This change goes into effect in early Nov 2024 for the Disney Dream and emails have started going out (possibly in sail date order). The same change will also apply to the Disney Magic and Disney Wish (starting in Sept 2024) and the Disney Fantasy (starting in Dec 2024) and only appear to affect sailings out of Port Canaveral and Port Everglades.

I have been reading about this and do not think it will be a concern to us. I wonder if this means they will be leaving an hour earlier? I have not seen anything about that..smjj

 

[erionm]

I have been reading about this and do not think it will be a concern to us. I wonder if this means they will be leaving an hour earlier? I have not seen anything about that..smjj

I have seen anything about the actual departure time changing yet either.

We live in Central FL, so no real impact for us. For the Member Cruise, we will head down to Fort Lauderdale the day before. For sailings out of Port Canaveral, we drive to the port that morning.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I think I am likely going to book Vero for a few days before this cruise.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Just a bit more than a year away!

 

[bobbiwoz]

On that Sept 9 cruise, we are leaving at 3, so I think it is an earlier departure than usual.

 

[erionm]

One year from today we will be sailing away!

 

[bobbiwoz]

One year from today we will be sailing away!

That’s great!

Not on DCL, but today with DH and friends we boarded Ovation of the Seas in Seattle, for an Alaska Cruise on RCCL.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Booked VB for two nights before the cruise! If anyone else is staying there, let’s organize a meet!

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

Booked VB for two nights before the cruise! If anyone else is staying there, let’s organize a meet!

I’ve never been. How close is it to the port?

 

[bobbiwoz]

I’ve never been. How close is it to the port?

It is not close. 2 1/2 hours. WDW is even further from the port, and we wanted a little getaway before the cruise.

We got an OV Inn room, to set the mood for the voyage!

 

[erionm]

I currently have reservations at the Four Points by Sheraton and Hyatt Place (both are just south of the airport and about 6 miles from the port) reserved for the night before the cruise. Both can be cancelled without penalty up to 2 days prior to check-in. We will be driving down from Central FL and will probably park at the port for the cruise.

 

[erionm]

Good news from DCL. You can now use a DisneyBand+ (aka MagicBand+) to debark and embark the ship at all ports of call.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1274630590185555

 

[Mathmagicland]

yes, that is what they’ve been announcing for the one I’m on now. With a reminder to be sure it is fully charged as if it won’t work at the end of the day to return they won’t let you on...or so they say.

Good news from DCL. You can now use a DisneyBand+ (aka MagicBand+) to debark and embark the ship at all ports of call.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1274630590185555

 

[bobbiwoz]

yes, that is what they’ve been announcing for the one I’m on now. With a reminder to be sure it is fully charged as if it won’t work at the end of the day to return they won’t let you on...or so they say.

How’s the cruise you are on now? Seas? Weather?