Disney Dream cabins and suites

Of all Disney Dream cruise ship cabins, 88% are outside accommodations (including 21 Suites, 881 Balcony rooms, and 191 Oceanview rooms), while 150 are Inside cabins (19 of which are Deluxe). There are 31 cabin categories in total, including the “Guaranteed” categories: VGT-Balcony, OGT-Oceanview, and IGT-Inside.

Here is an overview of MS Disney Dream staterooms in terms of furniture, amenities, and complimentary services:

All Disney Dream cabins feature a queen-sized bed (with ample under-bed storage), Posturepedic Sealy mattress, deluxe bedding sets with Egyptian cotton linens, wardrobe, bathroom (with vanity, sink, bathtub, shower, and hairdryer), H2O+ spa products (shampoo, conditioner, and moisturizing body butter), and a living area separated by a curtain (with sofa, desk, built-in dresser). Additional amenities include a 22-inch HDTV, iPod docking station, refrigerator, safe, direct-dial phone with voicemail, full-length mirror, and individual climate control. Some staterooms also include an upper bunk bed (Pullman) for a fourth guest.

All Disney Dream Suites include enhanced amenities and services such as Disney-themed artwork, marble bathrooms, upgraded bath products, robes and slippers, luxury bedding (including feather duvets and pillow menu), daily treats (canapés and fruit), console gaming table, two large HDTVs, Blu-ray/DVD/CD player with media library, board games, and priority services (check-in and tendering at ports of call). Suite guests also have access to exclusive areas (Concierge Lounge and sundeck), complimentary Internet, pre-dinner cocktails, and concierge services (for booking shore excursions, specialty dining, nursery and spa reservations, in-room dining with main restaurant menus, special requests, and planning private events).

All Balcony cabins offer a private veranda with sliding doors (childproof locks), plexiglass railings, and outdoor furniture (two chairs and one small table). Categories 6A and 6B have solid-wall balconies, while categories 5A, 5B, and 5C have plexiglass. Staterooms 5188 and 5688 (aft on Deck 5) feature very small, triangular balconies. Family Verandah rooms (Category 3A with concierge service) offer a queen or two twin beds, a hidden bunk bed, larger living area (with double convertible sofa), and split bathroom. Category 4E-Family Deluxe (Deck 5) rooms have extra-large balconies (twice the normal size), though they are exposed to overhead views.

Royal Suites include a master bedroom (plus hidden double and single pull-down beds), master bathroom (with dual sinks, closet, and whirlpool tub), spacious living room, dining area (with pantry and wet bar), guest bathroom (with shower, sink, and WC), floor-to-ceiling windows, and a wraparound private balcony with whirlpool tub.

1-Bedroom Suites feature a master bedroom and bathroom, living room (with double convertible sofa), dining room, guest bathroom, and extended balcony.

Oceanview cabins include a large porthole window. Categories 9C and 9D have obstructed views due to lifeboats. Among the Family Oceanviews, Category 8A offers the largest rooms.

MS Disney Dream Cabin Tips

“Secret Balcony Cabins” (aft on Decks 5, 7, 8, and 9) are listed as Category 7A but feature partially obstructed views due to their location near the stern. These are the last cabins in the rows of Categories 5 and 6 and have plexiglass railings. Some have connecting doors to adjacent Category 5 or 6 cabins.

Cabins 5188 and 5688 (aft-facing) have unobstructed views but very small, triangular balconies with built-in benches for two people. These connect to accessible Category 9A rooms (5186 and 5686), though the balconies themselves are not connected.

Cabins with minor obstructions include: 8022 (connecting), 8164, 8520 (connecting), 8662, 7022, 7170 (connecting), 7520, 7668 (connecting), 9012, 9152 (connecting), 9164, 9512, 9652 (connecting), 9664. Cabins with significant obstructions include: 5024, 5524, 6178 (connecting), 6678 (connecting), 7182, 7680, 8176 (connecting), 8674 (connecting). Cabins 5188 and 5688 also have small balconies and are connecting.

Most adjacent Balcony cabins (except on Deck 10, which has steel dividers) can be converted into “Connecting Balcony Cabins” by folding back the partition panels. To do so, ask your stateroom attendant to unlock the divider. Groups booking multiple cabins can connect all balcony dividers to form an extended balcony space.

Category 8A (Deluxe Family Oceanview) includes 12 staterooms with two large porthole windows but no split bathrooms. Four of these are oversized and partially divided by a wall (known as “mini-suites”). These accommodate up to three guests and feature two TVs (one facing the bed and one facing the single sofa bed). These connecting cabins (max capacity six) are 5020-5022 and 5520-5522.

The remaining eight 8A cabins feature open floor plans and L-shaped layouts without dividers. These accommodate up to four guests. Some include a floor-to-ceiling support pole in the center. Bathrooms are large and square-shaped with curtained showers (no split and no bathtub). These cabins are 5018, 5518, 6012, 6014 (connecting, support pole), 6016 (connecting, support pole), 6510, 6512 (connecting, support pole), and 6514 (connecting, support pole).

Some staterooms in categories "1-Bedroom Suite" and "Concierge Family Oceanview" (Decks 11 and 12) feature larger balconies due to their position on the ship’s “hump.” Suite cabins with extended balconies include 11002, 11006, 12000, 12006, 12012, 12506, and 12512. Larger Concierge Family cabins are 11004, 12008, 12010, 12508, and 12510.

Suite 12000 is located between both Royal Suites. A hallway leads to a foyer with connecting doors to the Royal Suites, followed by the entry to Suite 12000. This suite has the largest balcony in its category and is forward-facing, though the outer portion of the balcony is visible from Deck 13 above and not entirely private.

The ship’s smallest and most affordable "cabins for families of five" are Category 8 (Deluxe Family Oceanview). However, it’s often more economical to book two connecting Category 11 (Standard Inside) cabins. Alternatively, consider booking two Category 9 (Deluxe Oceanview) or two Category 10 (Deluxe Inside) cabins, which are larger and offer two full bathrooms.

For families of six or more, the only option is booking two separate cabins, as none of the ship's staterooms accommodate more than five guests, including suites.

You can also consider a “Cabin Upgrade” by booking a lower-priced “guarantee” category and hoping for an upgrade. This means you're guaranteed a cabin in that category but won’t be assigned a specific room until closer to departure. Since lower categories often sell out first, Disney may upgrade early-booked guests to higher categories to free up space. Cabin upgrades can also be requested at check-in at the cruise terminal. If available, these are often offered at a lower price than booking the higher category outright.

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