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Disney Cruise Vlog Day 1 | Ship Embarkation, Our Stateroom, + Dinner at Royal Palace | May 14, 2018

Blair Lamb
Blair Lamb
✨Casual
πŸ‘οΈ 164K viewsπŸ“… 8 years ago⏱️ 18:48

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

Blair and Riley document their first day embarking on a five day Disney cruise to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral. Despite heavy rain, the couple describes a smooth embarkation process involving luggage porters and check-in procedures. After boarding the Disney Dream, they explore the ship, eat lunch at the Cavinaugh buffet, and settle into their stateroom, which features a balcony and large bathroom amenities. The creators participate in a ship walking tour to learn about adult spaces and restaurants before attending a mandatory safety drill. They note that the drill is crowded and loud, suggesting that travelers should be prepared for the experience. The evening includes watching the Disney's Believe show and dining at Royal Palace, where they enjoy dishes such as French onion soup, escargot, and salmon. The vlog concludes with the couple reflecting on the kindness of the cast members and the high quality of the Disney experience as they prepare for their first full day at sea.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Disney Dream
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Disney Dream
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog✨Casual Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Spring · 4 nightsFrom Port CanaveralFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we've never been on a cruise so we are excited to go on this Disney Cruise

the safety drill is just not fun it's a safety drill so just be prepared for that

today has been amazing and oh my god we just walked into vanellope sweet shop

we just got home from an amazing dinner and we have this lovely Swan plus some Ghirardelli milk chocolate

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Be prepared for the safety drill as it takes time and is crowded
βœ“Unplug from Wi-Fi to relax as ship packages are expensive
βœ“Request a private table for dinner to avoid random seating

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what the safety drill entails β€” Watch vlogs or research to understand the drill process beforehand

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like on a Disney Cruise?
QWhat can you expect on the first day of a Disney Cruise?
QHow is the food at Royal Palace on the Disney Dream?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconSafety Medical1Β½ Sad BaconCabin Balcony4Β½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Port Canaveral4Β½ Happy Bacon
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