Disney Dream: Changes They Got Wrong and Right
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Topsider bow seating on the Magic
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A Change for the Worse: Topsider / Beach Blanket Buffets
The food at Topsider (Magic) and Beach Blanket (Wonder) is not the best. But the setup works well. You go through the line and then find a seat either inside or outside. A pretty simple setup that�s made more difficult on the Dream. On the new ship the outside bow seating is only accessible from inside the buffet. You can�t go around the outside as you can on the older ships. This makes it much more difficult for your family to grab something at another location and join you. The inside seating on the Dream also seemed to be much more crammed. Great for getting more seats in but bad for trying to maneuver with a tray and a child. Even while sitting I found myself bumping into other chairs. Lastly, the elevator that services that end of the ship lets off right in the middle of the buffet rather than at the start. That�s how we got there on our first visit and it was confusing to say the least.
Cabinas on the Dream
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A Change for the Better: Cabanas Buffet
While the layout of Cabanas is a big step down (as described below), the food is a big step up. There are many, many more choices which I appreciate as a vegetarian and I thought the overall quality was an improvement as well.