nytonowhere Posted March 29, 2011 #76 Share Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) Just wondering, i was on the Dream last year and the buffet tiles where always slippery, whatever they were washing it with or maybe it was the tiles they picked i dont know, did they fix this problem or is it still like this. I remember having to walk very carefully, and trying to walk on the carpet as much as i could. i didnt even remember this until i just went on another cruise and was walking normally in the buffet area, and i remembered how it was on the Dream. Edited March 29, 2011 by nytonowhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbratt Posted March 29, 2011 #77 Share Posted March 29, 2011 These are excerpts from the past year's Dream reviews that I compiled before our cruise. I thought it would be helpful for everyone. Please note that I do not take responsibility for all this info, since they are from reviews. I did find most of it to be accurate and very helpful! Happy planning... CARNIVAL DREAM BEFORE YOU LEAVE: Make a sign for your door to find your cabin better Make sure that your bank and credit card Company are aware that you will be out of the country. They will note it on your account so that you won't be flagged for fraudulent activity. BOARDING See if Crimson or Scarlett Dining room is open for lunch on boarding day. (It was on our sailing but was not noted on the Fun Times.) Even the first lunch after boarding was extraordinary. We skipped the buffet and went to the Scarlet Dining Room. I had salmon that was excellent. If not, eat at the pasta bar or Lanai BBQ The pasta bar is upstairs from the buffet - aft. You go up a set of stairs and get a number and a sheet. You then check off your ingredients and hand your sheet to the cook. You wait upstairs at a table with a number and they bring you your food when it is done. You can then take it anywhere SPA: We went first day up there and they were giving free 5 minute hot stone and massages ENTERTAINMENT On the first sea day they had a cooking demonstration in the steakhouse (about 11am) This was fun and the food was very good- they will also give you the recipes (FREE) Not to miss: Fun Force Dancers - They are down in the Dream atrium so get a spot on deck 4 or 5 and look down Digital scavenger hunts make it easy to learn your way around the ship Magician... the Magic of Bob Brizendine the Magical Cat himself Family Welcome Aboard party Saturday night in the Caliente club. Dancing in the Streets show * There was a juggling comedian who was excellent—had a way with the kids!! “Edge” “Butch & Baby Butch” live morning show in your cabin or out on the Lido deck. Blackjack band who plays in Ocean Plaza is very talented and plays a pretty good variety FOOD The menu is on your TV; you can just check and see if you like the selections ahead of time You can order room service from your TV. If you try to order a lunch item by phone and are denied because "it's breakfast hours only," order through the TV and you'll get anything on the menu. *Pasta Bar... The meat lasagna is amazing. don't ever forget about the 24 hour Soft Serve Ice Cream (Chocolate, Vanilla and Swirled) and the Frozen Yogurt (also Chocolate, Vanilla and Swirled or on other days strawberry, vanilla and swirled). We ended up in the main dining room with a table for 2 every morning for breakfast (Scarlett) For a smaller selection, but way shorter lines, go to the breakfast buffets that are outside at the rear of the ship. The buffet lines were less crowded towards the back of the ship The coffee shop was outstanding from the product to the delivery to the deliverer. Don't miss the carrot cake! Mongolian BBQ (always a long line but it was worth it) We did manage to eat one day at the BBQ buffet. We unknowingly walked by at 11:45 and it was open. By 12:15, no way.. huge, huge line! Outside on deck 5 near Wasabi, the put on a BBQ buffet that everyone raved about. - Just on sea days. Best Ribs! By the back pool was an Indian Food spot and also a Deli Sandwich shop. The chocolate extravaganza was yummy - last day at either 12:15-2 pm The 24/7 pizza had seven different choices. The deli is open until 11:00PM Tandoori grill which had excellent Indian food MDR: Baked tom turkey Potato Soup Creme Brulee can be ordered every day Bitter and Blanc dessert was the best Salmon Tilapia (blackened) New England Clam Chowder at lunch Banana Cream Pie The Chocolate Melting Cake is so very delicious Pumpkin Soup Grand Marnier Souffle Free cappuccino with dinner was a nice plus. Panko crusted shrimp cappuccino pies Warm Fig Date When the lights start to dim in the dining room this means Entertainment is coming. Make sure you have your camera ready!!!!!!!!!!!!! Last Day: Farewell Party is on the last sea day from 5pm-6pm. It is poorly attended as folks are packing or getting ready for dinner. One hour of free drinks. Briefly mentioned in the Funtimes. They do not mention the free drinks, so the lounge was pretty empty. It was in the Burgandy Lounge. We tipped our waiter $1 after our first drink, and he would give us a refill even before we emptied the previous one. It really made his day! SHIP INFO Wear T-shirt for slides - they have rough spots that will scrape the skin off your back. This ship is loaded with hot tubs, I often found the ones by Ocean Plaza to be empty There are 2 hot tubs on deck 11 that are rarely used We used the AFT pool area only because it was never really crowded. Spa elevator tower. SPECTACULAR! Do not forget about the front deck on 5 (I think it is on 5 or 4). Great place to be when the ships enters and leaves ports! laundry..... $3.00 for washer (about 30 minutes) and $3.00 for dryer (90 minutes for perm press/ 60 minutes for whites/colors). There were only 2 washers and 4 dryers on the 10th floor. Laundry soap (All or Surf) was 1.25 and so was Fabric Softener. *There was no bill changer in the laundry room. I had to go to guest services to get change * "secret door" is on deck nine and 10. Go all the way forward and through two doors and you will be on the forward facing deck over the bridge. If you need aspirin, seasick pills, or a variety of general medications, check the "0" deck where the waiting room is for the doctor. There were free samples for the taking in individual packets... also a weigh scale in case you need to weigh a suitcase (or yourself!). DEBARKATION: were able to be in our rooms until 8:30 am Don't rush this! We waited in the Ocean Plaza, which was pretty much empty. It was a nice relaxing time before leaving the ship. Thank you... alot of good info in one spot :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genner Posted March 29, 2011 #78 Share Posted March 29, 2011 These are excerpts from the past year's Dream reviews that I compiled before our cruise. I thought it would be helpful for everyone. Please note that I do not take responsibility for all this info, since they are from reviews. I did find most of it to be accurate and very helpful! Happy planning... CARNIVAL DREAM BEFORE YOU LEAVE: Make a sign for your door to find your cabin better Make sure that your bank and credit card Company are aware that you will be out of the country. They will note it on your account so that you won't be flagged for fraudulent activity. BOARDING See if Crimson or Scarlett Dining room is open for lunch on boarding day. (It was on our sailing but was not noted on the Fun Times.) Even the first lunch after boarding was extraordinary. We skipped the buffet and went to the Scarlet Dining Room. I had salmon that was excellent. If not, eat at the pasta bar or Lanai BBQ The pasta bar is upstairs from the buffet - aft. You go up a set of stairs and get a number and a sheet. You then check off your ingredients and hand your sheet to the cook. You wait upstairs at a table with a number and they bring you your food when it is done. You can then take it anywhere SPA: We went first day up there and they were giving free 5 minute hot stone and massages ENTERTAINMENT On the first sea day they had a cooking demonstration in the steakhouse (about 11am) This was fun and the food was very good- they will also give you the recipes (FREE) Not to miss: Fun Force Dancers - They are down in the Dream atrium so get a spot on deck 4 or 5 and look down Digital scavenger hunts make it easy to learn your way around the ship Magician... the Magic of Bob Brizendine the Magical Cat himself Family Welcome Aboard party Saturday night in the Caliente club. Dancing in the Streets show * There was a juggling comedian who was excellent—had a way with the kids!! “Edge” “Butch & Baby Butch” live morning show in your cabin or out on the Lido deck. Blackjack band who plays in Ocean Plaza is very talented and plays a pretty good variety FOOD The menu is on your TV; you can just check and see if you like the selections ahead of time You can order room service from your TV. If you try to order a lunch item by phone and are denied because "it's breakfast hours only," order through the TV and you'll get anything on the menu. *Pasta Bar... The meat lasagna is amazing. don't ever forget about the 24 hour Soft Serve Ice Cream (Chocolate, Vanilla and Swirled) and the Frozen Yogurt (also Chocolate, Vanilla and Swirled or on other days strawberry, vanilla and swirled). We ended up in the main dining room with a table for 2 every morning for breakfast (Scarlett) For a smaller selection, but way shorter lines, go to the breakfast buffets that are outside at the rear of the ship. The buffet lines were less crowded towards the back of the ship The coffee shop was outstanding from the product to the delivery to the deliverer. Don't miss the carrot cake! Mongolian BBQ (always a long line but it was worth it) We did manage to eat one day at the BBQ buffet. We unknowingly walked by at 11:45 and it was open. By 12:15, no way.. huge, huge line! Outside on deck 5 near Wasabi, the put on a BBQ buffet that everyone raved about. - Just on sea days. Best Ribs! By the back pool was an Indian Food spot and also a Deli Sandwich shop. The chocolate extravaganza was yummy - last day at either 12:15-2 pm The 24/7 pizza had seven different choices. The deli is open until 11:00PM Tandoori grill which had excellent Indian food MDR: Baked tom turkey Potato Soup Creme Brulee can be ordered every day Bitter and Blanc dessert was the best Salmon Tilapia (blackened) New England Clam Chowder at lunch Banana Cream Pie The Chocolate Melting Cake is so very delicious Pumpkin Soup Grand Marnier Souffle Free cappuccino with dinner was a nice plus. Panko crusted shrimp cappuccino pies Warm Fig Date When the lights start to dim in the dining room this means Entertainment is coming. Make sure you have your camera ready!!!!!!!!!!!!! Last Day: Farewell Party is on the last sea day from 5pm-6pm. It is poorly attended as folks are packing or getting ready for dinner. One hour of free drinks. Briefly mentioned in the Funtimes. They do not mention the free drinks, so the lounge was pretty empty. It was in the Burgandy Lounge. We tipped our waiter $1 after our first drink, and he would give us a refill even before we emptied the previous one. It really made his day! SHIP INFO Wear T-shirt for slides - they have rough spots that will scrape the skin off your back. This ship is loaded with hot tubs, I often found the ones by Ocean Plaza to be empty There are 2 hot tubs on deck 11 that are rarely used We used the AFT pool area only because it was never really crowded. Spa elevator tower. SPECTACULAR! Do not forget about the front deck on 5 (I think it is on 5 or 4). Great place to be when the ships enters and leaves ports! laundry..... $3.00 for washer (about 30 minutes) and $3.00 for dryer (90 minutes for perm press/ 60 minutes for whites/colors). There were only 2 washers and 4 dryers on the 10th floor. Laundry soap (All or Surf) was 1.25 and so was Fabric Softener. *There was no bill changer in the laundry room. I had to go to guest services to get change * "secret door" is on deck nine and 10. Go all the way forward and through two doors and you will be on the forward facing deck over the bridge. If you need aspirin, seasick pills, or a variety of general medications, check the "0" deck where the waiting room is for the doctor. There were free samples for the taking in individual packets... also a weigh scale in case you need to weigh a suitcase (or yourself!). DEBARKATION: were able to be in our rooms until 8:30 am Don't rush this! We waited in the Ocean Plaza, which was pretty much empty. It was a nice relaxing time before leaving the ship. What a fantastic post, thank you will come in handy :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted March 29, 2011 #79 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Just wondering, i was on the Dream last year and the buffet tiles where always slippery, whatever they were washing it with or maybe it was the tiles they picked i dont know, did they fix this problem or is it still like this. I remember having to walk very carefully, and trying to walk on the carpet as much as i could. i didnt even remember this until i just went on another cruise and was walking normally in the buffet area, and i remembered how it was on the Dream. No, the floors were not slippery. I did notice they constantly mopped off the wet floor if people came in from the pools. Now, the areas around the pools were indeed very slippery when wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted March 30, 2011 #80 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I have completed my review with plenty of pictures. Enjoy! http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1388736 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creek42 Posted March 30, 2011 #81 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Wow, sorry it took me so long to respond. Seriously all around the promenade there are chairs. There are more deck chairs in other places than on the Lido. I did feel the boat was crowded and it is HUGE. It was a beautiful ship and I don't regret going at all. However, I am more a mid size ship kind of gal I think. We are going on the Lengend this Oct. It is a Spirit class ship and I am looking forward to dropping it back a notch:)I love the Legend, it was my favorite, and I agree about the size, we are going on the dream next month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandradoo Posted March 30, 2011 #82 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Thank you soooo much, I can copy instead of writing each hint and then can't remember where I wrote the hints. We cannot wait for December!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbratt Posted March 31, 2011 #83 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Thank you soooo much, I can copy instead of writing each hint and then can't remember where I wrote the hints. We cannot wait for December!! We are going in December too the 10th :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandradoo Posted March 31, 2011 #84 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Oh, we are the week before you. Cannot wait, so excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geojarvis Posted March 31, 2011 #85 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I love all of the info - we leave in 2 days on the Dream :D I have started a Word doc and copied all of the info so I can remember them all!! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklynfc Posted March 31, 2011 #86 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Was just on the Dream at the end of January and will be again at the end of October. One thing I noticed was the aft pool almost every time I was out there had children back there. Did they change the rules for the aft pool on the Dream? Not that kids would ruin my cruise, but an adults only pool is nice. I was on the Freedom and Liberty and I never noticed a problem in the adults only area. Just a question, not a debate.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwppaul Posted March 31, 2011 #87 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Are the cabins at the back of the boat noisy? I'm in Cabin 7452 on the Empress Deck - Drem andI'm worrried about the noise from engines?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwppaul Posted March 31, 2011 #88 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Are the cabins at the back of the boat noisy? I'm in Cabin 7452 on the Empress Deck - Drem and I'm worrried about the noise from engines?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted March 31, 2011 #89 Share Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) Was just on the Dream at the end of January and will be again at the end of October. One thing I noticed was the aft pool almost every time I was out there had children back there. Did they change the rules for the aft pool on the Dream? Not that kids would ruin my cruise, but an adults only pool is nice. I was on the Freedom and Liberty and I never noticed a problem in the adults only area. Just a question, not a debate.:D No, kids are still allowed at the aft pool. I agree an adult only pool is nice, but Carnival should have built 3 pools for the Dream... there are hot tubs in the Serenity area though. Happy cruising! Edited March 31, 2011 by APDMOM Add clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3593 Posted March 31, 2011 Author #90 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Hi all! Just some other info I found about cruising in general; good tips here. Some of you may have allready seen it: http://home.comcast.net/~dr.crash/HomePage.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdaddyvoges Posted April 1, 2011 #91 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Where is the location of the Lanai BBQ on Deck 5? I am trying to gauge the location of where it will be on the Magic. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stongette Posted April 2, 2011 #96 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Thanks for the pics! They are great. Making wish I was there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlejoe Posted April 2, 2011 #97 Share Posted April 2, 2011 This thread is awesome! My family and I are traveling on the Magic this summer so looking at her sister ship really helps us out! Cove balcony! So excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southbayer Posted April 3, 2011 #98 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Smileyone : Your camera shots quality, are worthy of a Life Magazine spread, simpley Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtripli Posted April 3, 2011 #99 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Hi - Im so excited to have found this thread. We are sailing on Dream in June, and this information is soo valuable! Does anyone know what time you can board on embarkation day, and also what is the latest you can arrive? Also will we be in the same dining room/table for the entire cruise. We are a family of 6; so Im hoping we might just get our own table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anamanxs Posted April 4, 2011 #100 Share Posted April 4, 2011 This is wonderful, 3 families at work are going on the Dream this summer (different times), this is so GREAT; I will have to share with them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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