As part of a 7-day itinerary for a cruise of the UK, the Disney Dream docks in Liverpool today, for guests to explore the iconic sights of this Northern city. It’s day 4 of the cruise for guests on the ship, who were able to come ashore this morning to enjoy everything Liverpool has to offer.
Liverpool: An Exciting Day Out
Docking at 8:08am, a little later than the itinerary states, guests will be in Liverpool until 5pm. Liverpool, a city steeped in history and culture has lots to offer guests departing the boat. With only have a short walk until they reach the famous Albert Dock area, home to some incredible attractions including:
- The Tate
- The Beatles Story
- International Slavery Museum
- Merseyside Maritime Museum
Walking a little further across the road from the Albert Docks, guests will enter Liverpool One. With dining, entertainment, and plenty of shops for visitors to explore Liverpool has something to offer everyone disembarking the Disney Dream.
It’s fitting that the Dream includes Liverpool on its itinerary, a city which is the size of Walt Disney Resort in Florida. The magical Brit favourite holiday destination is often only compared to San Francisco in size, but Liverpool is actually the UK size equivalent. That also means that Liverpool is the same size as San Francisco, a city in the USA in the state of California with other similarities.
The Dream was last in Liverpool last September as part of her season in the UK. Docking on 14th September 2023, she always draws crowds to the waterfront as the boat plays fan favourite Disney tunes upon departure. Have you heard the horn? It’s a musical ‘when you wish upon a star’.
A wet sail away
As the Dream left port from Liverpool this evening, the heavens opened. Unlike last year when music was played from the ship during the sail away, this year she left Liverpool in wind and rain. As she sailed the River Mersey and out into the Irish Sea, all was silent apart from the whistling wind and crashing waves, creating a surreal yet dreamy sight.
A Family Experience
The Disney Dream is the third ship to have joined the Disney cruise fleet, which is expanding rapidly in the next few years. The Disney Treasure will launch on 21st December 2024 and the Disney Destiny and Disney Adventure, both launching in 2025. Not to mention the news from D23 which reveals that a further 5 cruise ships will be joining the fleet between 2027 and 2031. If you are interested in what the D23 announcements mean for UK guests you can read more here.
Speaking at the D23 event in California on 11th August 2024, Josh D’Amaro, Chairman if Disney Experiences said:
“Disney Cruise Line is consistently the top-rated cruise line for families because it offers something for everyone. Expanding our fleet gives more people, in more parts of the world, the opportunity to experience a vacation at sea like only Disney can provide.”
The Dream carries 4,000 passengers and has rave reviews from guests in forums online. She’s the mid-size Disney cruise boat currently sailing the seas, with a tonnage of
Guests aboard the cruise today will be enjoying meals and snacks included in their cruise cost, including soft drinks, tea, and coffee. Many cruises don’t include drinks as part of the cruise cost, so you end up buying a drink’s package on top too. This Disney benefit is one of the reasons a Disney cruise is so popular with families.
Disney offer good cups of tea too. They partner with Twinings, so there’s definitely no need to take your tea bags with you on a Disney Cruise.
The Itinerary
The Disney Dream is currently in day 4 of a 7 night sailing. Taking guests on a tour of the British Isles, the full itinerary is:
Day 1: Depart Southampton, London (England) 4pm
Day 2: Sea day
Day 3: Greenock, Glasgow (Scotland)
Day 4: Liverpool, (England)
Day 5: Cork (Ireland)
Day 6: Portland, Weymouth (England)
Day 7: Southampton, London (England) 8am
Entertainment on the Disney Dream
It’s been a wet few days in the UK, with hail falling this afternoon, but guests aboard the Dream have plenty of Disney magic to keep them entertained. Having already experienced the famous Marvel Sea Day on Monday, guests will be enjoying live shows and entertainment, character meet and greets, Disney dining experiences and the aqua duck slide as well as Goofy’s Sports Deck.
Shows are always a big part of any Disney experience and the Dream has its own exclusive performances. This includes:
- Beauty and the Beast
- The Golden Mickey’s
- Disney’s Believe
Dining is a huge part of your Disney Cruise experience too, and the Dream offers dining in all of the restaurants included on a rotational basis. This means guests get to experience at least one night in each of the following onboard restaurants:
- Animators Palette
- Royal Palace
- Enchanted Garden
Conclusion
As the Disney Dream sails for her next port in Cork, it’s been a damp experience in Liverpool today. Majestically gliding out towards the Irish Seas, it’s a dream to see a Disney Cruise ship sailing the here in the UK.
