Disney Dream cat. 4A - should we go deck 10 or 9?

[RobinSie]

We are planning our first Disney cruise on the Dream. We have decided to go with a category 4A, but are unsure whether to go with deck 10 or 9 (for noise issue reasons). I would appreciate knowing about your experience, including your cabin number, so we can make an informed decision.

 

Thanks in advance!

Robin

[bear3412]

IMO if you are concerned about noise for whatever reason, we would choose deck 9 for a 4a. Never stayed on 10 or 9, but have read a lot of reports from other pax.

 

Surround yourself with cabins, above, below, and adjoining. ;)

 

ETA; I would also chose one close to the aft elevators too. Mid elevators can be madness at times. Of course there is always stairs.

 

HTH

Edited November 10, 2013 by bear3412

[RobinSie]

IMO if you are concerned about noise for whatever reason, we would choose deck 9 for a 4a. Never stayed on 10 or 9, but have read a lot of reports from other pax.

 

Surround yourself with cabins, above, below, and adjoining. ;)

 

ETA; I would also chose one close to the aft elevators too. Mid elevators can be madness at times. Of course there is always stairs.

 

HTH

 

Thanks, that's kind of the way I was leaning, but since I don't know these ships at all I didn't know if there was a fairly quiet area on 10.

 

We are not afraid of stairs...taking them is often quicker and no doubt better for our cruise girth.

[bear3412]

Since all the 4a's are midship along with the pool deck it's risky booking a deck 10 4a if you are interested in the quietest 4a aboard. In fact some pay a touch less and book a 4b on 8. Price it out, sometimes it's a big difference in cost, other times not.

 

Also not sure how many pax you are booking and their ages, but we would request a room with all the beds as we are 4 pax. If you are sailing with 5 this is moot. We just prefer options. If sailing with less than 5 pax you could lack either a ceiling bunk or a wall murphy in a cat 4a-d. Or choose a cabin that can sleep 5 as noted, and get them all.

 

If you Google "Disney Dream, Room Reports" you can read pax reports of specific cabins and locations.

 

ETA; Room reports here on CC. It's a bit tricky to pull them up .... ;http://www.cruisecritic.com/disney-dream-deck-plans/dp/?shipID=548&deck=10

Also the Fantasy should be the same fwiw.

Edited November 10, 2013 by bear3412