Imagineering: Disney Details on the Disney Dream
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Walt Disney Imagineering is the unique, creative force
behind Walt Disney
Parks and Resorts that dreams up,
designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, cruise ships,
real estate developments, and regional entertainment venues worldwide.
Imagineering’s unique strength comes from the dynamic global team of creative
and technical professionals building on the Disney legacy of storytelling to
pioneer new forms of entertainment through technical innovation and creativity.
The name “Imagineering” combines imagination with
engineering. Building upon the legacy of Walt Disney, Imagineers bring art and
science together to turn fantasy into reality and dreams into magic.
Let's explore fifteen things that the Imagineers implemented
on the Disney Cruise line. We are going to explore the Disney Dream Cruise
ship. Join Joan and me as we cruise around the Disney Dream and discover some
of the hidden magic and details on the ship.
Disney Dream is 40% larger than the two older ships in the
Disney Cruise Line family, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. The Disney Dream has 1,250 staterooms, carries
2,500 passengers and a crew of 1,458.
The Sorcerer Mickey Mouse on the Disney Dream’s stern weighs
2,500 pounds, is constructed of stainless steel and fiberglass and is 13.9 feet
long.
Dream’s Hand-Crafted Chandelier
The Disney Dream’s Art Deco-style hand-crafted chandelier
sparkles with thousands of hand-crafted crystal beads and glows with colorful
glasswork. The mosaic chandelier hangs from the deck five ceiling and can be
lowered down 13 feet from the ceiling on a chain system for cleaning. The chandelier is 22 feet diameter at the
ceiling plate and it is 24kt gold plated with a total of 88,680 Swarovski
crystal beads.
Where Am I?
Can't figure out which is the back or front of the ship or
which way you are walking? Look down at the carpet.
If the map is right side up you are walking towards the
front (bow) of the ship.
If the map is upside down you are walking towards the back
(aft) of the ship.
Left or Right?
Port = FISH - Four letters -Left side
- Port is always the left-hand side of the ship when you are
facing the bow (front). Because “right” and “left” can become confusing sailing
terms when used out in the open waters, port is used to define the left-hand
side of the ship as it relates to the bow, or front.
Starboard - Seahorse = Starboard.
- Starboard (Board-RIGHT) is always the right-hand side of
the ship when you are facing the bow (front). Because “right” and “left” can
become confusing sailing terms when used out in the open waters, starboard is
used to define the right-hand side of the ship as it relates to the bow, or
front.
Elevators
There are 3 sets of guest elevators onboard the Disney
Dream. No matter which set of
elevators you take to get back to your stateroom you will always turn the same
way — left for port and right for starboard. If you see a fish when you
expected to see a seahorse, just turn back around!
Check the floor of the elevators. A silver classic Mickey
hides on a silver strip under each elevator's door. This image was spotted on
the Deck 10 forward elevator.
Take the elevator up to Deck 4….and head for “The District”
Adult Entertainment area.
As you walk into “The District” you will be recognized as a
special guest. Paparazzi will photograph you as you enter.
Pixie Dust leads you into the different lounges as you walk
the District.
In the Skyline Lounge, images behind the bar change every 15
min. Scenes are from Paris,
Rio, Hong Kong, New
York and Chicago.
As the Scene Changes in the Skyline Lounge, Pixie Dust
sprinkles the image and it moves to a new city.
Illumined tablets are used for the drink menus in the Skyline
Lounge.
Lounge 687 is a pub and sports bar in the District. The name
687 is a reference to the "block number" of the Disney Dream, the
vessel number assigned by the shipyard and denoted on every block and every
piece of steel used to build the Disney Dream cruise ship.
Want to relax- Imagineers designed the Lounge Portholes
NEXT POST:
My next post will show how the Imagineers create the magic
on the Disney Dream In Dining- Hidden Magic
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