We recently returned from a seven night Southern Caribbean cruise on the Disney Wonder. After our first experience on the Dream one year earlier, we were expecting to be "wowed" in typical Disney fashion. This was not the case...at all.

We now understand that there are striking differences between the new Dream and the older Wonder. But our entire cruise on the Wonder was a different, and less enjoyable, experience. First, boarding the ship was unremarkable. Long lines and nothing really exciting and dramatic like the Dream. We walked on with little fanfare and searched out a lunch spot. When we got to Parrot Cay, all of the waitstaff were wandering around aimlessly. When we were finally seated, no one ever came by to grab drinks for us. It was this moment, ten minutes in, that we knew it was going to be a different cruise. A waiter we flagged down began arguing with us about the drink of the day, making us feel uncomfortable. We ate quickly and left to search for our room.

Our first impression of our room--shabby and unclean. The bathroom was covered in hairs. They were even on the walls! Ew. The bedding was shabby and that red "dream" pillow was in desperate need of replacement. The walls were so thin, we could hear every single word our neighbors spoke. Awkward to say the least. Our stateroom attendant was nice, but never introduced himself and was ALWAYS in the hallway. It was very strange. He was there morning, noon, and night. But never chatted with us or made any attempt to be friendly. Again, not what we were expecting from Disney. Read more