AquaDuck is a thrilling transparent tube water coaster located at Deck 12, Aft aboard the Disney Dream that propels Guests on an exciting journey off the side of the ship, through the Forward Funnel and—following a 4-deck drop—into a lazy river.
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You won't find my name in thereI think it's an awesome idea that has been a long time coming. I'm glad they are doing it.
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Originally posted by KevinYee View PostNow I just need to dig up the, er, negative reactions to my suggestion a few years ago that Disney cruise ships should have rides and be *different* from all other cruise ships out there.Last edited by MarkTwain; 10-29-2009, 03:22 PM.
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Originally posted by MarkTwain View PostWhy wouldn't Disney put a ride on their cruise ships? Sounds like a great idea to me. The thing that interests me about the Aquadeck is that the press release mentions that it will dump you into a lazy river, but I can't find any other mention of one in the design details. I would love to use a lazy river on a cruise ship!It's a Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah...Tip for Today!
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Looks like fun.
New video on the Disney Parks Blog http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blo...-the-aquaduck/
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to be honest.... the aqua duck did not impress me. I kind of think it will be an eye sore to the classic ocean liner look the ship is suppose to portray. The inclines look minimal.
I was hoping for more innovation with the Dreams, not just new resturants and the Aqua Duck. they do look nice but.....
The state rooms are smaller. Standard inside rooms are only 169sq ft vs 184 on the Magic and Wonder. Ocean views are 204 vs 214 on the Magic and Wonder.
Typically Disney. Making the staterooms smaller meant just a few more rooms could be squeezed in which means a few more $$$$ in the bank. When the Magic and Wonder came along, Size of the staterooms was strongly marketed and bragged about. You'll notice that isn't the case for Dreams.
No sorry, as much as I love DCL, The Dreams did not impress me. Dreams is pretty enough but the magic truly impressed the industry in 1998, the look, the size of the staterooms, the rotational dinning, and other innovations. yes, there are other little neat touches, but from the major amenities.... Dreams is a bigger Magic, with more but slightly smaller guest rooms and a masterblaster sytle an Aqua Duck family water slide.
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Originally posted by Kidgenie View Postto be honest.... the aqua duck did not impress me. I kind of think it will be an eye sore to the classic ocean liner look the ship is suppose to portray. The inclines look minimal.
I was hoping for more innovation with the Dreams, not just new resturants and the Aqua Duck. they do look nice but.....
The state rooms are smaller. Standard inside rooms are only 169sq ft vs 184 on the Magic and Wonder. Ocean views are 204 vs 214 on the Magic and Wonder.
Typically Disney. Making the staterooms smaller meant just a few more rooms could be squeezed in which means a few more $$$$ in the bank. When the Magic and Wonder came along, Size of the staterooms was strongly marketed and bragged about. You'll notice that isn't the case for Dreams.
No sorry, as much as I love DCL, The Dreams did not impress me. Dreams is pretty enough but the magic truly impressed the industry in 1998, the look, the size of the staterooms, the rotational dinning, and other innovations. yes, there are other little neat touches, but from the major amenities.... Dreams is a bigger Magic, with more but slightly smaller guest rooms and a masterblaster sytle an Aqua Duck family water slide.
Sorry if that didn't make much since.... I haven't slept in... a long time
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Originally posted by netjack View PostI can make you happy here. There are plenty of exciting things about the Dream, that Disney has not yet released.
Well don't if you'll lose your job.
I'm really excited... But the staterooms are actually going to be much smaller, as someone already mentioned. It's kind of dissapointing.
Standard Inside Stateroom:
Magic and Wonder-184 sq. ft.
Dream-169 sq. ft.
Deluxe Inside Stateroom:
Magic and Wonder-214 sq. ft.
Dream-204 sq. ft.
Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom:
Magic and Wonder-214 sq. ft.
Dream-204 sq. ft.
Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah:
Magic and Wonder-268 sq. ft. including verandah
Dream-203 sq. ft. excluding verandah
Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah:
Magic and Wonder-304 sq. ft. including verandah
Dream- 256 sq. ft. excluding verandah
Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah:
Magic and Wonder-1,029 sq. ft. including verandah
Dream-approximately 887 to 898 sq. ft. excluding verandah
Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah:
Magic and Wonder-614 sq. ft. including verandah
Dream-536 sq. ft. excluding verandah
Looks like Disney is trying to shove as many people as possible on to these newer, bigger ships....
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Originally posted by Tonka's Skipper View PostGood Day,
I think you need to review your figiures. If you add in the excluded verandahs, you will have rooms about the same size!.....
Best Regrads............AKK
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Originally posted by CaliforniaAdventurer View PostWhich ship will cruise where? I'm confused with so many boats a float.
Magic-2010 and 2011 Caribbean and Bahamas for the winter, and Europe in the summer
Wonder-2010 Bahamas, 2011 January-April and September-November LA, 2011 May-August Alaska
Dream- 2011 Bahamas
3, 4, and 5 night
Maiden Voyage- January 26, 2011
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I am veyr excited about the "Aquaduck." I am curious about the "lazy river" though. The video on the DCL website doesn't show them landing in any body of water. Well, I guess we'll all have to wait a few more months for some more detail and then check it out for ourselves!(:sigpic...After a YEAR I finally was able to figure out my password again! I'm baaack! Woohoo!(:
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I'm very excited about the Aquaduck. I'm just bummed because we're going on our cruise this summer & may not see it for a very long time, if ever. It took us almost 3 years worth of DVC points for this cruise. I'll be optimistic & say that I hope one day that I'll be able to ride it!!!<o>
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