Eric & Kevin Experience The Disney Dream

[jray21Why do I still have a donkey title???]

"Serpent Slide" was our favorite slide of the day.

Of course it was!

Awesome report and pictures! I had a lot of fun at Atlantis, but the day was too short so we missed a bunch of stuff. Can't wait to see the Castaway Cay day!

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Couple of random questions and notes...


Is this show the same one that plays at Hong Kong Disneyland?

Aquaventure looks very similar to the Dubai version, but without the Master Blaster slide complex...or did you just not have photos of that?

--Robb

[live2tell75Team Alcide!]

"Serpent Slide" was our favorite slide of the day.

Of course it was!

You know it!

[live2tell75Team Alcide!]

Couple of random questions and notes...


Is this show the same one that plays at Hong Kong Disneyland?

Aquaventure looks very similar to the Dubai version, but without the Master Blaster slide complex...or did you just not have photos of that?

--Robb

Not sure if it is the same show as in Hong Kong. The Dream's version includes a new number from the recent Disney film Tangled. Since I haven't seen the older version of the show on the other Disney ships, not sure of the other changes. Maybe Reed can explain the differences or someone who has been on both?

Aquaventure Paradise Island does include 2 Master Blaster slides (The Falls and The Surge) as part of the Power Tower slide complex. I didn't have my camera when we were over at the Power Tower complex. =( "The Current" lazy/rapids river I believe is similar to Dubai that brings guests via belts to the top of the Power Tower, the master blaster slides and 2 different rapids slides. There is also a typical relaxing lazy river that is in the older part of the resort.

[1pizza14Don't let this donkey melt you with its laser eyes!]

Question about Atlantis. Last time I visited I was told you had to be a hotel guest in order to ride any of the waterslides/swim. Is this different now? Can you buy day tickets for just the water park?

[live2tell75Team Alcide!]

Question about Atlantis. Last time I visited I was told you had to be a hotel guest in order to ride any of the waterslides/swim. Is this different now? Can you buy day tickets for just the water park?

As far as I know, you can visit the waterpark, Aquaventure and most the resorts marine exhibits only if you:
- Are a guest staying at Atlantis.
- Are a guest staying at an Atlantis affiliated or owned resort. (This is what we did).
- On a cruise line shore excursion. Most cruise lines that visit Nassau have shore excursions that visit Atlantis. I believe on our cruise if you wanted to just visit "The Dig" Aquarium it would cost you around $35.00. Our cruise 's "Aquaventure Shore Excursion" cwas around $165 per person. This included a day pass to the water park, "The Dig" and all of the marine attractions.

Note: When you have admission to the waterpark, it includes all slides, pools, rivers, beaches and marine exhibits. It doesn't not include animal interaction up-sell tours/experiences.

I have heard that there is possibility in off season, you may be able to walk up to the resort and buy a day pass to Aquaventure. But there are no guarantees that this will be available. The resort will want to make sure that their guests and even booked tours have priority. I think I did read somewhere when a day pass was available, it was over $100.00 per person.

I believe walking in off the street, you can purchase an admission to "The Dig" aquarium from between $25-$40 anytime.

And all of the resort's public areas, lobbies, casinos, mall, many of the restaurants and some aquarium exhibits are free for anyone to roam around at no charge.

[nursemelis374Donkeys are my way of life!]

"Serpent Slide" was our favorite slide of the day.

Of course it was!

You know it!

I love you guys! Real World Europe lives on forever!

[giscoStarbucks Enthusiast]

One of these days I am going to have to book a Disney cruise!

[live2tell75Team Alcide!]

Part 3:
After our day at Atlantis, we had an amazing dinner in The Animator's Palate. Themed as an animator's drawing studio, during dinner, the entire room transforms to the underworld of FInding Nemo. Crush, the totally awesome turtle from the movie interacts with the dinning guests. If you have ever done Turtle Talk at one of the many different Disney parks, this is very similar. After dinner we explored the ship's 21 and up nighttime area called "The District". This area is home to 5 clubs and lounges where parents can enjoy a night without the kids. Onto the photos!

[jray21Why do I still have a donkey title???]

Great report, the desert looked amazing! Glad Animator's Palette was looking really good. Can't wait to see more.