Disney Cruise Inside Stateroom on the Disney Dream with Magical Porthole 8671

Planning to sail on the Disney Dream and trying to find the right room? Our stateroom reviews are here to help with just that. Whether you’re looking for a room with a great view of Castaway Cay or are just looking for a room that won’t break the bank, our guide on how to choose a Disney Stateroom can help with that. But if you’re looking for information about the interior staterooms on the Disney Dream with the magical porthole, then today’s review is for you! We’re sharing all about interior stateroom 8671 on the Disney Dream.

Disney Dream Deck Plans

The location of your room can be important for many reasons. Are you worried about seasickness? Try a midship room that’s slightly lower. Will you be living at the pools or water slides? Find a room on the upper decks. You can find the Disney Dream deck plans here. With this, you can see if the location of this room is right for you. Room 8671 on the Disney Dream is located aft, on the port side, or the left-hand side of the ship when facing forward.  This location was pretty quiet and slightly tucked away down the hallway which kept foot traffic noise down a bit.

Disney Dream Inside Stateroom 8671 Location

Due to its location, it’s convenient to the aft stairs and elevators, making it easy to get from floor to floor. Deck 11 on the Disney Dream is where you’ll find a majority of the action, so being on Deck 8 keeps you pretty close to Cabanas and poolside quick service restaurants, funnel vision, the fitness center, Cove Cafe, and the pools. Deck 8 is still a bit from the atrium, main dining rooms and lounge section which are mostly on Deck 3, but it’s just a few decks away from the Kids’ clubs without the chaos and lower ceilings that you’ll usually find there.

However, due to it being in the aft, there is some vibration during docking and anytime the ship is using more power. This may not be an issue for some people, but for anyone who is sensitive to noises or changes in atmosphere, this can be startling. And it can also wake you up. Just something to be aware of!

Disney Dream Cruise Rooms are pretty classic “Disney Cruise Line” style. One of the 4 original Disney Cruise ships, the rooms on the Disney Dream tend to have smaller Disney details, rather than a full art display above the bed like the newer ships. They are comfortable, cozy and nautical. There are a variety of Disney Dream Stateroom types to choose from. So they have a variety of rooms to accommodate different tastes and budgets. And no matter which room you choose, you can always make things feel extra special with Disney Cruise Stateroom Door Decorations.

Disney Cruise Inside Stateroom with Magical Porthole

We booked this room for a 5-night Bahamas cruise sailing out of Port Everglades. Stateroom 8671 is a Standard Inside Stateroom in category 11C. This was my first time ever staying in an Inside stateroom and didn’t really know what to expect! The inside rooms on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy have a magical porthole. This is basically a screen that acts as a digital window to the outside. So you can see where you are during daylight hours. And there are cute animations that pop up every 15 minutes that add a bit of magic too!

You can see the full YouTube tour of stateroom 8671 on the Disney Dream here.

Disney Cruise Inside Stateroom Beds

The Disney Dream Inside Stateroom 8671 room sleeps four! The queen bed can accommodate 2 adults, the sofa turns into a twin bed, and there is a pull down bed from the ceiling that is also a twin. When pulled down, this is similar to bunk beds.

Disney Cruise Inside Stateroom Bathroom

The bathrooms in this Disney Dream stateroom are a bit different than what you might be used to with Disney Cruise. Rather than two rooms that make up the bathroom, there is one larger bathroom with everything in it, much like you’d get at a hotel. I didn’t necessarily dislike this setup, but it can make small space living a bit more of a challenge if you have a larger party.

Disney Cruise Inside Stateroom Storage

The inside staterooms have a little bit less storage than you’ll find in other categories on the Disney Dream. The bed is raised for easy storage of luggage. And you’ll find a closet with both shelving and a hanging rod as well as a couple of drawers for unpacking during your trip.

Would we recommend a Disney Cruise Inside Stateroom?

For this room, Room 8671 on the Disney Dream, it really depends! We loved the location and we love that this stateroom was tucked away in a little alcove, rather than just situated between two stateroom hallways which really cut down on noise. But, the vibration of the ship really could be unsettling for some people. It doesn’t happen too often, but when it does, it is quite noticeable.

Inside staterooms in general are a bit smaller, so if space is a concern, it may be a better idea to opt for an Oceanview or Verandah stateroom. And we did miss the classic split bathroom setup that Disney usually offers. But we loved the animations on the magical porthole and the porthole itself did make the room feel a bit more open. And having an inside stateroom was great for sleep because it got so dark in the room with no natural outside light that it lent to a very cozy atmosphere.

Sailing on the Disney Dream

As you tackle the choice of choosing a stateroom on the Disney Dream Cruise Ship, be sure to check out our Disney Dream Cruise Guides complete with Disney Dream Restaurants, lounges, destinations and an inside look at happenings onboard. Regardless of which room you choose on the Disney Dream, we hope you have the most magical cruise on Earth. Be sure to head over to our Disney Cruise Youtube Channel for more tours, reviews and vacation tips to make your trip extra magical! Bon Voyage!