Disney Cruise Line is currently celebrating 25 years of sailing, having been founded in 1995 but setting out on its first voyage in 1998. The cruise line currently has five ships: Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish. The Disney Treasure and another unnamed ship are on the way, as well as the recently acquired Global Dream, which will be renamed.

Though you may want to choose your Disney Cruise Line sailing based on the destinations, you may also want to consider the ships themselves. Let’s break down the major details of each ship.

Disney Magic

The Disney Magic was Disney Cruise Line’s first ship and set the standard for future ships. The design was inspired by classic ocean liners but with a Disney twist. Instead of the usual black hull, the Magic was given a “Monica Blue” hull so dark it looks black in some lighting. The name “Monica Blue” came from a Cast Member on the design team who wore blue pants to work one day. The pants were the perfect color, so they re-created it and named it after the Cast Member, Monica.

In order to evoke Mickey Mouse with the design, Disney wanted yellow lifeboats. However, regulations state lifeboats must be orange. Disney got special permission from the U.S. Coast Guard for their boats to be yellow. The iconic design was topped off with two red smokestacks, each featuring the logo for Disney Cruise Line: a white Mickey head against three blue waves. All Disney Cruise Line ships have so far followed this same approximate design and color scheme.

Each Disney Cruise Line ship has a godmother (or godchildren), which is a long-standing maritime tradition. The godmother is usually present at the ship’s christening and may be the one to crack a bottle of Champagne against the hull, although that tradition has mostly fallen out of practice. Patricia Disney, Roy E. Disney’s first wife, was the godmother of Disney Magic.

While later Disney Cruise Line ships would be christened days before their maiden voyage, the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder were both christened months later.

Basics

• Class: Magic
• Passenger capacity: approximately 2,700
• Staterooms: 875
• Entered service: July 30, 1998
• Christened: September 16, 1998
• Refurbished: 2013
• Shipyard: Fincantieri
• Gross tonnage: 83,969 GT
• Length: 984 ft / 300 m
• Beam: 106 ft / 32 m
• Draft: 25.3 ft / 7.7 m
• Decks: 11
• Speed: 21.5 knots (23.5 knots max)

Theming

Each Disney Cruise Line ship has a special character in a medallion image on the bow of the ship, a character statue in the atrium (or Grand Hall), and a giant character figure “painting” the ship’s name on the stern. These are the Disney Magic characters:

• Bow character: Sorcerer Mickey
• Atrium character: Helmsman Mickey
• Stern character: Goofy

Disney Magic has an art deco design. The atrium originally had a glass chandelier designed by Dale Chihuly, but this was replaced during the 2013 refurbishment. The atrium also originally had two staircases, but one was knocked out, and Disney Cruise Line ships now consistently have a single atrium staircase.

Dining

Each Disney Cruise Line ship has three unique table-service restaurants. There’s always an upscale restaurant off of the atrium. These days, at least one restaurant also includes some form of entertainment.

• Rapunzel’s Royal Table: Celebrate Rapunzel’s birthday as she, Flynn, and other friends perform songs from “Tangled.” Featuring German-inspired cuisine.
• Animator’s Palate: A version of Animator’s Palate is on the first four Disney Cruise Line ships. Each features screen-based entertainment. On 7-night Magic sailings, this entertainment involves guests drawing a cartoon character, which gets animated for a climactic, musical spectacular. On other sailings, guests join Sorcerer Mickey to learn about the evolution of animation. Featuring Pacific Island, Asian, and Californian cuisine.
• Lumiere’s: Themed to “Beauty and the Beast,” Lumiere’s features French cuisine.

Disney schedules your dinners for you, so you’re guaranteed to visit each restaurant. But you can pay extra for an even fancier meal at Palo: “Savor classic Northern Italian cooking with a modern twist at this chic adult-exclusive restaurant—it’s a feast for the senses!”

There are also a number of poolside quick-service venues and Cabanas, the buffet.

Entertainment

On deck, “Mickey’s Sail-A-Wave Party!… A Bon Voyage Celebration” is performed on the first day of each sailing aboard the Disney Magic.

Disney Cruise Line was the first cruise line to launch fireworks at sea — and is currently the only cruise line to do so. Every Disney Cruise Line ship has a Pirate Night featuring a deck stage show and fireworks presentation. Disney Magic also has the Frozen Deck Party on select 7-night sailings.

Disney Cruise Line features several original Broadway-style stage shows, which sometimes rotate to different ships. Each ship has three shows at a time. At least one is always inspired by a classic Disney movie, while another is an original story for Disney Cruise Line.

Currently (as of April 2023), Disney Magic has “Twice Charmed: An Original Twist on the Cinderella Story,” “Tangled: The Musical,” and “Disney Dreams – An Enchanted Classic.”

Fitness, Sports, & Recreation

The fitness centers of Disney Cruise Line ships include the following:

• Cardiovascular equipment, treadmills, and ellipticals
• Weight machines
• Aerobics, yoga, Pilates instruction, and more classes (based on availability and subject to change)
• Personal training sessions (based on availability, extra fee applies and pricing subject to change)

The Wide World of Sports Deck has open-air basketball courts and ping-pong tables for guests to enjoy.

Shuffleboard and a running track are also outside on deck 4. The running track of the Disney Magic is a 1/3-mile lap around the ship.

Spa & Salons

Senses Spa & Salon offers the following personal care services:

• Spa Treatments: massages, body wraps, facials, aromatherapy, and more
• Salon Services: teeth whitening, manicures, pedicures, hairstyling, and traditional men’s grooming services
• Luxurious Spa Villas: private rejuvenation destination for individuals, couples, and families
• The Rejuvenation Spa: a haven of vitality, offering a complimentary 30-minute consultation to determine which of the 4 groundbreaking, nonsurgical treatments are right for you

Salon and spa treatments are an additional fee.

The Chill Spa is for teens only.

Pools, Slides, & Splash Areas

Disney Magic’s family pool is Goofy’s Pool while the Quiet Cove Pool is the adults-only pool.

The AquaLab is a splash-and-play area for kids, featuring the Twist ‘n’ Spout water slide. The Twist ‘n’ Spout is a 250-ft double-looping slide. Guests must be at least 38″ tall to ride and adult supervision is required for guests under the age of 16.

The ship’s bigger water slide is the AquaDunk, accessible at the forward funnel on deck 13. This body slide starts you 37 ft above the decks below, takes you over the side of the ship on a 20 ft curvature, and plummets a total of 212 ft. Guests must be at least 48″ tall to ride.

Youth Areas

On all the ships, little ones from 6 months to 3 years old (or starting from 1 year old on Transatlantic, Hawai’i, and Panama Canal itineraries) can play and nap in “it’s a small world” Nursery. The nursery does cost extra, starting at $4.50/hour for one child, and advance reservations are required.

Just like at Disney Parks, young guests can become princesses or pirates at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique aboard Disney Cruise Line ships.

Disney’s Oceaneer Club and Disney’s Oceaneer Lab are for children ages 3 to 12. Here are the rooms of Disney’s Oceaneer Club on the Disney Magic:

• Andy’s Room: Reach for the sky! Pixar’s “Toy Story” trilogy comes alive in this multi-level area, where kids can slip down the supersized Slinky Dog slide!
• Marvel Super Hero Academy: Swoop into the top-secret command post of S.H.I.E.L.D. and wield the weaponry of your favorite Avenger. Kids can enjoy arts and crafts, play video games or summon their inner strength during surprise Super Hero visits.
• Disney Junior: Enter the worlds of your favorite Disney Junior pals with games, character fun, and more.
• Pixie Hollow: Visit the whimsical realm that Tinker Bell and her fairy friends call home! In this fanciful forest setting, play dress-up, work on individual craft projects, use kid-friendly computers, and listen to stories.

And here are some of the character activities:

• Thor Becoming Worthy: Join Thor in this astonishing journey and learn what it takes to become part of the next generation of heroes.
• Puzzle Playtime with Mickey and Friends: Mickey Mouse and company stop by to play some games with Disney Cruise Line’s youngest seafarers and their families.
• Mickey and the Roadster Racers: Mickey Mouse invites you to build and race your own roadster racer as you compete to win the Cruise Line Cup!
• Disney Royal Academy: Learn about your favorite Disney Princes and Princesses, create your own royal garb, and become one of the most powerful in the land.
• Join the Lion Guard: Harness your inner animal and find out if you have what it takes to join the Lion Guard!

Disney’s Oceaneer Lab has the following spaces:

• Animator’s Studio: Create original hand-drawn art and learn to sketch your favorite Disney pals.
• Captain’s Workshop: Kick back, watch Disney movies, and play video games amidst pirate-y props in this spacious play area which also hosts numerous activities throughout the day.
• Craft Studio: Creative types can channel their right-brain brilliance into a tactile masterpiece at this hands-on, arts-and-crafts studio.
• The Wheelhouse: Using large LCD screens and navigation simulators, captains-in-training can steer their very own Disney ship through the Caribbean Sea!

And these are some of the Lab’s activities:

• Anyone Can Cook: Inspired by “Ratatouille,” kids will learn how to measure and mix ingredients before baking up a batch of delish chocolate-chip cookies, leaving the best part to last—the taste test!
• Piston Cup Challenge: Build race cars from bars of soap for good clean fun and high-octane laughs based on Disney’s “Cars.”
• Super Sloppy Science with Professor Make-O-Mess: Laugh, learn, and turn the lab upside down with the world-famous scientist who loves leaving a trail of mayhem behind!
• Zootopia Mystery Trek: There’s a mystery going on in Zootopia and Officer Judy Hopps and her friends need your help to figure it out.

Edge is for tweens and teens from 11 to 14 (11- and 12-year-olds can choose to visit Disney’s Oceaneer Club & Lab or Edge). Entertainment at Edge includes:

• Video gaming stations
• Tables for arts and crafts
• A 98ʺ flat-screen plasma TV for watching Disney movies
• Dance floor for parties and games

Next up is Vibe, for guests from 14 to 17. It’s housed in the forward funnel of the Disney Magic and includes:

• Multiple flat-screen TVs
• Video games
• Board games
• Tablets

Vibe and Edge host various activities aimed at tweens/teens both inside the youth clubs and throughout the ship, including pool parties and lunches.

Nightclubs & Lounges

Most of the nightclubs and lounges are open during the day for all guests, hosting activities like trivia, but become adults-only at night.

After Hours — the adult district — houses Fathoms, Keys, and O’Gills Pub. Promenade Lounge and D Lounge are where most family activities are hosted. Near Quiet Cove Pool is the Signals bar, and Cove Café is a coffee shop.

Disney Wonder

Though the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder have the same capacity, the Wonder is actually slightly smaller than the Magic. It has many of the same amenities as its older sister ship.

Uniquely, Disney Wonder’s godmother is a fictional character: Tinker Bell.

Basics

• Class: Magic
• Passenger capacity: approximately 2,713
• Staterooms: 875
• Entered service: August 15, 1999 (refurbished in 2019)
• Christened: October 1, 1999
• Shipyard: Fincantieri
• Gross tonnage: 84,130 GT
• Length: 964 ft / 294 m
• Beam: 106 ft / 32 m
• Draft: 25.3 ft 7.7 m
• Decks: 11
• Speed: 21.5 knots (23.5 knots max)

Theming

Disney Wonder has an art nouveau design, contrasting Disney Magic’s art deco design.

• Bow character: Steamboat Willie Mickey
• Atrium character: Ariel
• Stern characters: Donald, Huey, Dewey, and Louie

Dining

These are the three table-service restaurants on Disney Wonder:

• Tiana’s Place: Featuring appearances by Tiana and live jazz music, Tiana’s Place serves Louisiana-inspired, Creole, and Cajun food.
• Animator’s Palate: On the Wonder, guests of Animator’s Palate join Sorcerer Mickey to learn about the evolution of animation. Featuring Pacific Island, Asian, and Californian cuisine.
• Triton’s: “The Little Mermaid”-inspired Triton’s is the Wonder’s upscale restaurant serving French cuisine.

Guests can pay extra for a meal at Palo: “Savor classic Northern Italian cooking with a modern twist at this chic adult-exclusive restaurant—it’s a feast for the senses!”

There are also a number of poolside quick-service venues and Cabanas, the buffet.

Entertainment

“Mickey’s Sail-A-Wave Party!… A Bon Voyage Celebration” is performed on deck on the first day. Every Disney Cruise Line ship has a Pirate Night featuring a deck stage show and fireworks presentation. Disney Wonder also has the Frozen Deck Party on select 7-night sailings.

Currently, Disney Wonder has the following Broadway-style shows: “The Golden Mickeys,” “Disney Dreams – An Enchanted Classic,” and “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular.”

Disney Wonder Alaskan cruises include the exclusive Pixar Pals Party. This is different from Pixar Day at Sea, which is exclusive to the Disney Fantasy. During Pixar Pals Party, characters appear for meet and greets and a dance party in the atrium.

Fitness, Sports, & Recreation

The fitness centers of Disney Cruise Line ships include the following:

• Cardiovascular equipment, treadmills, and ellipticals
• Weight machines
• Aerobics, yoga, Pilates instruction, and more classes (based on availability and subject to change)
• Personal training sessions (based on availability, extra fee applies and pricing subject to change)

The Wide World of Sports Deck has open-air basketball courts and ping-pong tables for guests to enjoy.

Shuffleboard and a running track are also outside on deck 4. The running track is a 1/3-mile lap around the ship.

Spa & Salons

Senses Spa & Salon offers the following personal care services:

• Spa Treatments: massages, body wraps, facials, aromatherapy, and more
• Salon Services: teeth whitening, manicures, pedicures, hairstyling, and traditional men’s grooming services
• Luxurious Spa Villas: private rejuvenation destination for individuals, couples, and families
• The Rejuvenation Spa: a haven of vitality, offering a complimentary 30-minute consultation to determine which of the 4 groundbreaking, nonsurgical treatments are right for you

Salon and spa treatments are an additional fee.

The Chill Spa is for teens only.

Pools, Slides, & Splash Areas

Disney Wonder’s family pool is Goofy’s Pool while the Quiet Cove Pool is the adults-only pool.

The AquaLab is a splash-and-play area for kids, featuring the Twist ‘n’ Spout water slide. The Twist ‘n’ Spout is a 250-ft double-looping slide. Guests must be at least 38″ tall to ride and adult supervision is required for guests under the age of 16.

While the AquaDunk was added to Disney Magic, it has not been added to Disney Wonder (at least, not yet).

Youth Areas

Little ones between 6 months to 3 years old (or starting from 1 year old on Transatlantic, Hawai’i, and Panama Canal itineraries) can play and nap in “it’s a small world” Nursery. The nursery does cost extra, starting at $4.50/hour for one child, and advance reservations are required.

Just like at Disney Parks, young guests can become princesses or pirates at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique aboard Disney Cruise Line ships.

Disney’s Oceaneer Club and Disney’s Oceaneer Lab are for children ages 3 to 12. Here are the rooms of Disney’s Oceaneer Club on the Disney Wonder:

• Andy’s Room: Reach for the sky! Pixar’s “Toy Story” trilogy comes alive in this multi-level area, where kids can slip down the supersized Slinky Dog slide, dance at a hoedown with Woody, or join Jessie for a scavenger hunt.
• Marvel Super Hero Academy: Swoop into the top-secret command post of S.H.I.E.L.D. and wield the weaponry of your favorite Avenger. Kids can enjoy arts and crafts, play video games or summon their inner strength during surprise Super Hero visits.
• Disney Junior: Enter the worlds of your favorite Disney Junior pals with games, character fun, and more.
• Frozen Adventures: Prepare for a royal coronation with Anna and Elsa, then join Olaf for a summery sing-along and games that celebrate the seasons.

Here are Oceaneer Club activities:

• Captain America’s Super Hero 101: The first Avenger is here to teach you the basics of what it takes not only to be a hero, but a real American superhero.
• Mickey’s Roadster Racers: Build your own roadster, put the pedal to the metal, and compete for the Cruise Line Cup!
• Join the Lion Guard: Harness your inner animal and find out if you have what it takes to join the Lion Guard!

Here are the rooms of Disney’s Oceaneer Lab:

• Animator’s Studio: Create original hand-drawn art and learn to sketch your favorite Disney pals.
• Captain’s Workshop: Kick back, watch Disney movies, and play video games amidst pirate-y props in this spacious play area which also hosts numerous activities throughout the day.
• Craft Studio: Creative types can channel their right-brain brilliance into a tactile masterpiece at this hands-on, arts-and-crafts studio.
• The Wheelhouse: Using large LCD screens and navigation simulators, captains-in-training can steer their very own Disney ship through the Caribbean Sea!

And here are Oceaneer Lab activities:

• Animation Antics: Discover the history of animation, draw Disney characters and create a flipbook to take home.
• Anyone Can Cook: Inspired by “Ratatouille,” kids will learn how to measure and mix ingredients before baking up a batch of delish chocolate-chip cookies, leaving the best part to last—the taste test!
• Stitch’s Space Goo: Join Stitch and the Professor as they take you through the steps of making the wackiest goo in the galaxy.
• Pluto’s Pajama Party: Bring the little ones in their PJs, but don’t expect them to sleep when Pluto and friends host the ultimate slumber party.

Edge is for tweens and teens from 11 to 14 (11- and 12-year-olds can choose to visit Disney’s Oceaneer Club & Lab or Edge). Entertainment at Edge includes:

• Video gaming stations
• Tables for arts and crafts
• A 98ʺ flat-screen plasma TV for watching Disney movies
• Dance floor for parties and games

Vibe is for guests from 14 to 17. It includes:

• Multiple flat-screen TVs
• Video games
• Board games
• Tablets

Vibe and Edge host various activities aimed at tweens/teens both inside the youth clubs and throughout the ship, including pool parties and lunches.

Nightclubs & Lounges

The adult district houses Crown & Fin Pub, Azure, and Cadillac Lounge. French Quarter Lounge is near Tiana’s Place. D Lounge is where most family activities are hosted. Near Quiet Cove Pool is the Signals bar, and Cove Café, a coffee shop.

Disney Dream

For the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, the company chose famous singers as the godmothers, so they could perform during the christening ceremony. Disney Dream’s godmother is Jennifer Hudson.

Basics

• Class: Dream
• Passenger capacity: 4,000
• Staterooms: 1,250
• Entered service: January 26, 2011
• Shipyard: Meyer Werft
• Gross tonnage: 129,690 GT
• Length: 1,114.7 ft / 339.8 m
• Beam: 121.4 ft / 37.0 m
• Height: 217 ft / 66 m
• Draft: 27.3 ft / 8.32 m
• Decks: 18
• Speed: 22 knots (24.7 knots max)

Theming

The Disney Dream has a golden art deco atrium with a chandelier of Swarovski crystals that is covered with 24-karat gold plating.

• Bow character: Captain Mickey
• Atrium character: Admiral Donald
• Stern character: Sorcerer Mickey

Dining

• Animator’s Palate: On the Dream, the show in Animator’s Palate features Crush from “Finding Nemo” speaking to characters. Featuring Pacific Island, Asian, and Californian cuisine.
• Enchanted Garden: Savor a market-style menu of flavors from around the world at this restaurant inspired by the gardens of Versailles.
• Royal Palace: This upscale restaurant is inspired by several Disney Princess films and features French and American fare.

Guests can pay extra for a meal at Palo: “Savor classic Northern Italian cooking with a modern twist at this chic adult-exclusive restaurant—it’s a feast for the senses!”

There are also a number of poolside quick-service venues and Cabanas, the buffet.

Entertainment

The Sailing Away Deck Party is performed on deck on the first day. Every Disney Cruise Line ship has a Pirate Night featuring a deck stage show and fireworks presentation.

The Disney Dream is the current home of Marvel Day at Sea, which originally debuted on the Disney Magic. More than 30 superheroes and villains appear on the ship during this day-long celebration.

The live stage shows include “Beauty and the Beast,” inspired by the live-action remake of the classic animated film. They also have “The Golden Mickeys” and “Disney’s Believe.”

On the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, guests of all ages can play Midship Detective Agency: “Use clues, technology and good old-fashioned intuition to guide you on this interactive ship-wide caper.”

Fitness, Sports, & Recreation

The fitness centers of Disney Cruise Line ships include the following:

• Cardiovascular equipment, treadmills, and ellipticals
• Weight machines
• Aerobics, yoga, Pilates instruction, and more classes (based on availability and subject to change)
• Personal training sessions (based on availability, extra fee applies and pricing subject to change)

Goofy’s Sports Deck is an open-air activity center featuring a miniature golf course, virtual sports simulators, and a basketball court.

A running track is also outside on deck 4.

Spa & Salons

Senses Spa & Salon offers the following personal care services:

• Spa Treatments: massages, body wraps, facials, aromatherapy, and more
• Salon Services: teeth whitening, manicures, pedicures, hairstyling, and traditional men’s grooming services
• Luxurious Spa Villas: private rejuvenation destination for individuals, couples, and families
• The Rejuvenation Spa: a haven of vitality, offering a complimentary 30-minute consultation to determine which of the 4 groundbreaking, nonsurgical treatments are right for you.

Salon and spa treatments are an additional fee.

The Chill Spa is for teens only.

Pools, Slides, & Splash Areas

The AquaDuck debuted on the Disney Dream. It can be found on deck 12, aft. The 765-foot waterslide takes guests all around the ship, and off the side (in an enclosed, transparent tube). Guests ride a 2-person raft. They must be 42″ tall or taller to ride with a buddy. Single riders must be 54″ or taller. Guests must also be 7 years old or older to ride alone. Kids under 7 (if they are 42″ or taller) must ride with someone at least 14 years old.

Also on deck 12 is the Funnel Puddle, a family wading pool. Little ones can play in Nemo’s Reef on deck 11, a 1,500-square-foot splash deck featuring fountains, bubblers, and pop jets.

The family pools are Mickey’s Pool and Donald’s Pool. Mickey’s Pool has a yellow slide supported by Mickey’s giant gloved hand. Guests must be between 38″ (3′ 2″) and 64″ (5′ 4″) tall to use the slide.

In addition to the adults-exclusive Quiet Cove Pool, the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy have Satellite Falls, an adults-exclusive wading pool.

Youth Areas

Little ones from 6 months to 3 years old (or starting from 1 year old on Transatlantic, Hawai’i, and Panama Canal itineraries) can play and nap in “it’s a small world” Nursery. The nursery does cost extra, starting at $4.50/hour for one child, and advance reservations are required.

Just like at Disney Parks, young guests can become princesses or pirates at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique aboard Disney Cruise Line ships.

Oceaneer Club rooms:

• Andy’s Room: Reach for the sky! Hang with Hamm, Rex, and the rest of the gang from “Toy Story” as this colorful world comes to life!
• Disney Infinity Game Room: Test your skills with an archery challenge, get revved by the Disney Racers program, or summons your inner Picasso with Infinity Draw.
• Pixie Hollow: Visit the whimsical world that Tinker Bell and her fairy friends call home! In this fanciful forest setting, play dress-up, work on individual craft projects, use kid-friendly tablets, and listen to stories.
• Star Wars: Millennium Falcon: Join the Rebel Alliance in this intergalactic arena! In addition to arts and crafts, kids can design a starship, train like a Jedi or climb into Han Solo’s cockpit and send the “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy” soaring through the Star Wars universe.

Oceaneer Club activities:

• Disney’s Once Upon a Time: Discover the forgotten art of bookmaking and watch Disney characters come to life during this happily-ever-after storytime!
• Puzzle Playtime with Mickey and Friends: Mickey Mouse and company stop by to play some games with Disney Cruise Line’s youngest seafarers and their families.
• Jedi Training: Experience the Force: Take your first step into a larger world as you learn the ways of the Force.

Oceaneer Lab rooms:

• Animator’s Studio: Create original hand-drawn art and learn to sketch your favorite Disney pals.
• Craft Studio: Unplug from technology! Creative types can channel their right-brain brilliance into a tactile masterpiece at this hands-on arts-and-crafts studio.
• Media Room: Kick back, watch Disney movies, and play video games in this spacious play area which also hosts numerous activities throughout the day.
• Playmation: Battle villains, complete missions and save mankind—all by joining forces with Marvel’s The Avengers! After donning state-of-the-art gear, young superheroes-in-training can interact with the game’s environment via every move they make.
• The Wheelhouse: Hunt for lost treasure in Tides of Fortune, a multiplayer Pirates of the Caribbean game exclusive to Disney Cruise Line. Using computers, large LCD screens, and navigation simulators, buccaneers-to-be can even steer their ship through the mysterious Caribbean Sea!

Oceaneer Lab activities:

• Get the Hook! Find Captain Hook’s favorite dress hook! Join Detective Clue for a 3-day search that leads kids from one crime scene to the next—catch the culprit and collect a reward from the Captain himself.
• Piston Cup Challenge: Build race cars from bars of soap for good clean fun and high-octane laughs based on Disney’s “Cars.”
• Anyone Can Cook: Inspired by “Ratatouille,” kids will learn how to measure and mix ingredients before baking up a batch of delish chocolate-chip cookies, leaving the best part to last—the taste test!
• Super Sloppy Science with Professor Make-O-Mess: Laugh, learn, and turn the lab upside down with the world-famous scientist who loves leaving a trail of mayhem behind!

Edge is for tweens and teens from 11 to 14 (11- and 12-year-olds can choose to visit Disney’s Oceaneer Club & Lab or Edge). Entertainment at Edge includes:

• Video gaming stations
• Tables for arts and crafts
• A 98ʺ flat-screen plasma TV for watching Disney movies
• Dance floor for parties and games

Vibe is for guests from 14 to 17. It includes:

• Multiple flat-screen TVs
• Video games
• Board games
• Tablets

Vibe and Edge host various activities aimed at tweens/teens both inside the youth clubs and throughout the ship, including pool parties and lunches.

Nightclubs & Lounges

Nightclubs and lounges on deck 4, in The District, are District Lounge, Skyline, Pink: Wine and Champagne Bar, Evolution, and Pub 687. There’s also Meridian Lounge on deck 12. D Lounge hosts family activities.

In terms of bars, there are Currents on deck 13 and Bon Voyage on deck 3. Coffee shops are Cove Café and Vista Café.

Disney Fantasy

The Disney Fantasy’s godmother is Mariah Carey.

Basics

• Class: Dream
• Passenger capacity: 4,000
• Staterooms: 1,250
• Entered service: March 31, 2012
• Shipyard: Meyer Werft
• Gross tonnage: 129,750 GT
• Length 1,114.8 ft / 339.80 m
• Beam: 137 ft / 42 m
• Height: 217 ft / 66 m
• Draft: 27.3 ft / 8.32 m
• Decks: 16
• Speed: 22 knots (24.7 knots max)

Theming

The Disney Fantasy has an art nouveau atrium, with a chandelier descending from a stained glass peacock-inspired flourish.

• Bow character: Sorcerer Mickey
• Atrium character: Mademoiselle Minnie
• Stern characters: Dumbo and Timothy Q. Mouse

Dining

• Animator’s Palate: On the Fantasy at Animator’s Palate, entertainment involves guests drawing a cartoon character, which gets animated for a climactic, musical spectacular. Featuring Pacific Island, Asian, and Californian cuisine.
• Enchanted Garden: Savor a market-style menu of flavors from around the world at this restaurant inspired by the gardens of Versailles.
• Royal Court: This upscale restaurant is inspired by several Disney Princess films and features French and American fare.

Guests can pay extra for a meal at Palo: “Savor classic Northern Italian cooking with a modern twist at this chic adult-exclusive restaurant—it’s a feast for the senses!”

There are also a number of poolside quick-service venues and Cabanas, the buffet.

Entertainment

The Sailing Away Deck Party is performed on deck on the first day. Every Disney Cruise Line ship has a Pirate Night featuring a deck stage show and fireworks presentation.

Disney Fantasy hosts Pixar Day at Sea featuring character appearances, special entertainment, and themed dining.

The stage shows are “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular,” “Disney’s Believe,” and “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular.”

On the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, guests of all ages can play Midship Detective Agency: “Use clues, technology, and good old-fashioned intuition to guide you on this interactive ship-wide caper.”

Fitness, Sports, & Recreation

The fitness centers of Disney Cruise Line ships include the following:

• Cardiovascular equipment, treadmills, and ellipticals
• Weight machines
• Aerobics, yoga, Pilates instruction, and more classes (based on availability and subject to change)
• Personal training sessions (based on availability, extra fee applies and pricing subject to change)

Goofy’s Sports Deck is an open-air activity center featuring a miniature golf course, virtual sports simulators, and a basketball court.

A running track is also outside on deck 4.

Spa & Salons

Senses Spa & Salon offers the following personal care services:

• Spa Treatments: massages, body wraps, facials, aromatherapy, and more
• Salon Services: teeth whitening, manicures, pedicures, hairstyling, and traditional men’s grooming services
• Luxurious Spa Villas: private rejuvenation destination for individuals, couples, and families
• The Rejuvenation Spa: a haven of vitality, offering a complimentary 30-minute consultation to determine which of the 4 groundbreaking, nonsurgical treatments are right for you.

Salon and spa treatments are an additional fee.

The Chill Spa is for teens only.

Pools, Slides, & Splash Areas

The AquaDuck can be found on deck 12, aft. The 765-foot waterslide takes guests all around the ship, and off the side (in an enclosed, transparent tube). Guests ride a 2-person raft. They must be 42″ tall or taller to ride with a buddy. Single riders must be 54″ or taller. Guests must also be 7 years old or older to ride alone. Kids under 7 (if they are 42″ or taller) must ride with someone at least 14 years old.

Also on deck 12 is the Funnel Puddle, a family wading pool. Little ones can play in Nemo’s Reef on deck 11, a 1,500-square-foot splash deck featuring fountains, bubblers, and pop jets.

The family pools are Mickey’s Pool and Donald’s Pool. Mickey’s Pool has a yellow slide supported by Mickey’s giant gloved hand. Guests must be between 38″ (3′ 2″) and 64″ (5′ 4″) tall to use the slide.

In addition to the adults-exclusive Quiet Cove Pool, the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy have Satellite Falls, an adults-exclusive wading pool.

Youth Areas

Little ones from 6 months to 3 years old (or starting from 1 year old on Transatlantic, Hawai’i, and Panama Canal itineraries) can play and nap in “it’s a small world” Nursery. The nursery does cost extra, starting at $4.50/hour for one child, and advance reservations are required.

Just like at Disney Parks, young guests can become princesses or pirates at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique aboard Disney Cruise Line ships.

Oceaneer Club rooms:

• Andy’s Room: Hang with Hamm, Rex, and the rest of the gang from the “Toy Story” trilogy as this colorful world comes to life.
• Star Wars: Command Post: Train with Jedi or X-Wing pilots, connect to legendary spacecrafts via an interactive “holotable,” and combat First Order Stormtroopers face-to-face.
• Marvel Super Hero Academy: Master the mystic arts with Doctor Strange! Use immersive gaming and interactive portals to unleash your inner strength, become an Avenger and learn the true meaning of super powers.
• Pixie Hollow: In this fanciful forest setting, play dress-up, work on individual craft projects, use kid-friendly computers, and listen to stories.

Oceaneer Club activities:

• Puzzle Playtime with Mickey and Friends: Mickey Mouse and company stop by to play some games with Disney Cruise Line’s youngest seafarers and their families.
• Woody’s Round Up: Put on your cowboy boots and mosey down to Andy’s Room for rootin’-tootin’ fun with games, storytelling, singing, and dancing.
• Doctor Strange: Defy the Dark Dimension: Join Doctor Strange as he teaches his young apprentices the ways of the Mystic Arts.

Oceaneer Lab rooms:

• Animator’s Studio: Create original hand-drawn art and learn to sketch your favorite Disney pals.
• Craft Studio: Creative types can channel their right-brain brilliance into a tactile masterpiece at this hands-on arts-and-crafts studio.
• Media Room: Kick back, watch Disney movies, and play video games in this spacious play area which also hosts numerous activities throughout the day.
• The Wheelhouse: Using large LCD screens and navigation simulators, captains-in-training can steer their very own Disney ship through the Caribbean Sea!

Oceaneer Lab activities:

• Get the Hook! Find Captain Hook’s favorite dress hook! Join Detective Clue for a 3-day search that leads kids from one crime scene to the next—catch the culprit and collect a reward from the Captain himself.
• Piston Cup Challenge: Build race cars from bars of soap for good clean fun and high-octane laughs based on Disney’s “Cars.”
• What Goes Up: Learn the secrets of flight by way of planes, birds, and your favorite characters from “Up.”
• Super Sloppy Science with Professor Make-O-Mess: Laugh, learn, and turn the lab upside down with the world-famous scientist who loves leaving a trail of mayhem behind!

Edge is for tweens and teens from 11 to 14 (11- and 12-year-olds can choose to visit Disney’s Oceaneer Club & Lab or Edge). Entertainment at Edge includes:

• Video gaming stations
• Tables for arts and crafts
• A 98ʺ flat-screen plasma TV for watching Disney movies
• Dance floor for parties and games

Vibe is for guests from 14 to 17. It includes:

• Multiple flat-screen TVs
• Video games
• Board games
• Tablets

Vibe and Edge host various activities aimed at tweens/teens both inside the youth clubs and throughout the ship, including pool parties and lunches.

Nightclubs & Lounges

Nightclubs and lounges on deck 4 are Skyline, La Piazza, The Tube, O’Gills Pub, and Ooh La La. Meridian Lounge is on deck 12.

For just bars, there are Currents on deck 13 and Bon Voyage on deck 3. Coffee shops are Cove Café and Vista Café. D Lounge hosts family activities.

Disney Wish

Honoring the ship’s name, all Make-A-Wish children were named the godchildren of the Disney Wish.

Basics

• Class: Triton
• Passenger capacity: 5,000
• Staterooms: 1,254
• Entered service: June 29, 2022
• Shipyard: Meyer Werft
• Gross tonnage: 144,000 GT
• Length: 1,119 feet / 341 m
• Beam: 128 feet / 39 m
• Height: 221 feet / 67 m
• Draft: 27.2 feet / 8.3 m
• Decks: 15
• Speed: 22 knots (24 knots max)

Theming

The Disney Wish was the first Disney Cruise Line ship not to feature Mickey as the bow medallion character. Instead, Disney Wish features Captain Minnie. So far, Disney Wish is the only ship where guests can see and meet Captain Minnie in her new captain’s uniform.

• Bow character: Captain Minnie
• Grand Hall characters: Cinderella, Jaq, Gus, and Lucifer
• Stern characters: Rapunzel and Pascal

The Disney Wish has a “Grand Hall” instead of an atrium. Disney considered this ship their castle at sea, giving it a grander fairytale design.

Check out over 200 Easter eggs on the Disney Wish.

Dining

Two of the three main restaurants of Disney Wish are split into two dining rooms, the first Disney Cruise Line ship to do this.

• Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure: Celebrate the engagement of Queen Anna and Kristoff with live music and Norwegian-inspired dishes.
• Worlds of Marvel – “Avengers: Quantum Encounter”: Worlds of Marvel is split into two identical dining rooms, with food inspired by the different locations and organizations of the Marvel universe.
• 1923: Dine on Californian cuisine in either the Walt Disney room or Roy Disney room, which both feature sketches, props, animation cels, and other items representing animated Disney films.

Palo was revamped into Palo Steakhouse on Disney Wish: “Inspired by Cogsworth from ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ this adult-exclusive restaurant strikes a balance between time-honored Italian fare and modern steakhouse dining.”

Next to Palo Steakhouse is Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallement, another adult-exclusive restaurant featuring French fare.

The poolside quick-service dining is Mickey & Friends Festival of Foods, featuring Mickey’s Smokestack Barbecue, Daisy’s Pizza Pies, Goofy’s Grill, Sweet Minnie’s Ice Cream, and Donald’s Cantina. Instead of Cabanas, the Disney Wish buffet is Marceline Market.

Entertainment

“Set Sail on a Wish” is a unique sail-away party aboard the Disney Wish on the first day of each sailing.

The stage shows on the Disney Wish are “Disney Seas the Adventure” starring Minnie and Goofy, “The Little Mermaid” (brand new to the ship), and “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular.”

Like the Dream and Fantasy, the Wish has an interactive game to play all over the ship: Disney Uncharted Adventure. This game is played using the Disney Cruise Line app and has guests saving the Wishing Star from Disney Villains.

Fitness, Sports, & Recreation

The Senses Fitness Center includes:

• Cardiovascular equipment, treadmills, and ellipticals
• Weight machines
• Aerobics, yoga, Pilates instruction, and more classes (based on availability and subject to change)
• Personal training sessions (based on availability, extra fee applies and pricing subject to change)

Hero Zone is Disney Wish’s version of a sports deck. It has free-play sports throughout the cruise, as well as the Incredi-Games and Jack-Jack’s Incredible Diaper Dash.

Spa & Salons

Senses Spa offers similar personal care treatments as on the other ships. The Disney Wish also includes Hook’s Barbery inspired by Captain Hook and Untangled Salon inspired by Rapunzel. They offer standard salon services.

Salon and spa treatments are an additional fee.

Pools, Slides, & Splash Areas

The AquaMouse water slide aboard the Disney Wish is the “first attraction at sea.” Unlike the AquaDuck on other Disney Cruise Line ships, the AquaMouse incorporates two original stories from the animated world of Mickey Mouse: Scuba Scramble and Swiss Meltdown. Kids under 7 must ride with someone 14 years of age or older. Guests 7 years or older may ride alone. Guests must be 42″ or taller to ride with someone and single riders must be 54″ or taller.

Instead of a couple of big pools, Disney Wish has several small pools. The largest family pools are Mickey’s Pool and Minnie’s Pool. These are on deck 11 and both can be covered during shows like “Set Sail on a Wish.” Mickey’s Pool is actually built into the deck stage, while Minnie’s pool is across the deck and is covered to create more standing room.

The smaller pools on elevated platforms of deck 11 are Daisy’s Pool and Pluto’s Pool, while Donald’s Pool and Goofy’s Pool are just above them on deck 12.

Chip ‘n Dale’s Pool is on deck 14, between the Aurora and Briar Rose royal suites. Like all the other ships, Quiet Cove Pool (deck 13) is an adults-only retreat.

For kids up to 6 years old, the Toy Story Splash Zone and Slide-a-saurus Rex are on deck 12.

Youth Areas

Little ones from 6 months to 3 years old (or starting from 1 year old on Transatlantic, Hawai’i, and Panama Canal itineraries) can play and nap in “it’s a small world” Nursery. The nursery does cost extra, starting at $4.50/hour for one child, and advance reservations are required.

Just like at Disney Parks, young guests can become princesses or pirates at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique aboard Disney Cruise Line ships.

Disney Wish combines Disney’s Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab into one destination for kids ages 3 to 12. Here are the rooms of Disney’s Oceaneer Club on Disney Wish:

Marvel Super Hero Academy
Young “recruits” can train to be the next generation of Super Heroes at this high-tech Avengers command post.

• Choose a Super Hero suit from a selection of power sets based on Marvel heroes like Iron Man and Captain Marvel. Then, watch nanotech at work as your design is brought to life on a mannequin in real-time.
• Put your new suits and skills to the test in a virtual battle with “Avengers: Mission Training,” a gesture-based technology game.

Star Wars: Cargo Bay
Learn what it takes to be an intergalactic creature handler as you manage a mischievous menagerie of exotic beings from across the galaxy, including a porg, Loth-cat, worrt and more.

Throughout the cruise, you’ll track and study creatures on a series of special assignments using augmented reality-enabled data pads. But there’s more to this job than meets the Dianoga eye. You’ll be tasked with an important mission to deliver a pair of secret stowaways—Rey and Chewbacca—back to the Resistance!

Fairytale Hall
Join some of your favorite Disney Princesses and Frozen Queens in 3 fantastical activity rooms fit for royalty. Let your creativity shine at Rapunzel’s Art Studio, bring stories to life at Belle’s Library and test newfound icy powers at Anna and Elsa’s Sommerhus.

Walt Disney Imagineering Lab
Discover the secrets of world-renowned Disney Imagineers—the creative minds behind Disney theme parks, Resorts and cruise ships—with hands-on activities and inventive experiments.

• At the Ride Studio, kids can design their own roller coaster attraction, drawing inspiration from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain or Matterhorn Bobsleds—and then climb into a capsule where they will virtually ride their imaginative masterpiece.

Mickey and Minnie Captain’s Deck
Specially designed for the youngest sailors at Disney’s Oceaneer Club, Mickey and Minnie Captain’s Deck is a nautical playground inspired by the colors, icons, and magic of Disney Cruise Line.

• Little cadets can enjoy maritime-themed physical activities and sensory-style games—as well as play time with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse themselves.
• At select times throughout the voyage, the space will be open to little ones’ families for group play, and toddlers from “it’s a small world” nursery will also get dedicated access to the club to explore, learn and play with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

Edge is for tweens and teens from 11 to 14 (11- and 12-year-olds can choose to visit Disney’s Oceaneer Club or Edge). Entertainment at Edge includes:

• Video gaming stations
• Tables for arts and crafts
• A 98ʺ flat-screen plasma TV for watching Disney movies
• Dance floor for parties and games

Vibe is for guests from 14 to 17. It includes:

• Multiple flat-screen TVs
• Video games
• Board games
• Tablets

Disney Wish added a third club for older teens and young adults: The Hideaway. This club is attached to Vibe and “offers a posh setting outfitted with a dance floor and DJ booth—perfect for karaoke contests and dance competitions.” The Hideaway can also be reserved for guests ages 18 to 20.

Vibe, Edge, and The Hideaway host various activities aimed at tweens/teens both inside the youth clubs and throughout the ship, including pool parties and lunches.

Nightclubs & Lounges

Unlike the other Disney Cruise Line ships, Disney Wish doesn’t have nightclubs grouped together in one adult district. Keg & Compass and Triton Lounge are next to each other on deck 5. Luna is a two-story lounge on decks 4 and 5. The “Cinderella”-themed Nightingale’s, Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge, and “The Princess and the Frog”-inspired The Bayou are on deck 3, near the Grand Hall.

The Rose is a “Beauty and the Beast”-inspired lounge off Palo Steakhouse and Enchanté. Currents and the Cove Bar are near the pools.

The coffee shops are Cove Café, Enchanted Sword Café, and Wishing Star Café.

Upcoming Ships

Disney Treasure

Basics

• Class: Triton
• Passenger capacity: 4,000
• Staterooms: 1,254
• Entering service: 2024
• Shipyard: Meyer Werft
• Gross tonnage: 144,000 GT

Theming

The atrium statue will be Princess Jasmine and Aladdin atop Magic Carpet. Judging by the concept art, the statue will have the illusion of floating thanks to the stairs and plants hiding the base.

Captain Minnie debuted a new adventure outfit for the Disney Treasure.

Voyager Minnie is on the ship’s keel coin and on the bow’s medallion.

Unnamed Seventh Ship

• Class: Triton
• Passenger capacity: 4,000
• Staterooms: 1,254
• Entering service: 2025
• Shipyard: Meyer Werft
• Gross tonnage: 144,000 GT

This ship’s home port will be Singapore as Disney Cruise Line expands to the Southeast Asian market. A name and more information have yet to be announced.

Global Dream

• Class: Global
• Passenger capacity: 6,000
• Entering service: 2025
• Shipyard: MV Werften, Meyer Werft
• Gross tonnage: 208,000 GT

The original owner of the Global Dream, Genting Hong Kong, went into administration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This left the 19-floor cruise ship unfinished and without a company to complete it. Disney acquired the ship and will finish it before an expected 2025 maiden voyage.

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