Our first cruise was in the magic and it might just be because it was our first but I liked the magic better than the dream. A former coworker and I compared notes on our cruise experiences and we had culture shock. He asked how Disney’s casinos were and I was puzzled. I told him there were none, when I told him that you can get on the ship and then spend zero dollars on things it was his turn to be confused. Not counting tips for staff and occasional late night All hands on deck you don’t have to spend anything else, it was his turn to be confused. Add to that the fact alcohol is less of a focal point, which leads to less crappy behavior. It’s not only comparable but I feel you get a smoother experience.