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Disney Cruise Line was founded in 1995, but set out on its first voyage in 1998. The cruise line currently has eight ships: Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, Disney Destiny, and Disney Adventure.

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 & 2023
• 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 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 several poolside quick-service venues and Cabanas, a 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 2026), 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, an extra fee applies, and pricing is 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 four groundbreaking, nonsurgical treatments is 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 $10/hour for the first child, and 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 for 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. D Lounge is where most family activities are hosted. Near Quiet Cove Pool is the Signals bar, and Cove Café is a coffee shop.

Promenade Lounge, another family lounge, has been rethemed to be Soul Cat Lounge, inspired by Pixar’s Soul.

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
• Refurbishment: 2016/2019
• 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 several 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, an extra fee applies, and pricing is 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 four 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.

Youth Areas

Little ones between 6 months and 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 $10/hour for the first child, and 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 for 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
• Refurbished: 2024
• 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!”

The Dream and Fantasy introduced Remy, a second upscale restaurant available at an additional fee: “Offering the most luxurious dinner experience on board, Remy is an adult-exclusive restaurant serving fine French fare.”

There are also several 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 former 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, an extra fee applies, and pricing is 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 four 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 $10/hour for one child, and 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 summon 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
• Refurbished: 2025
• 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!”

The Dream and Fantasy introduced Remy, a second upscale restaurant available at an additional fee: “Offering the most luxurious dinner experience on board, Remy is an adult-exclusive restaurant serving fine French fare.”

There are also many 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, an extra fee applies, and pricing is 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 $10/hour for one child, and 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 superpowers.
• 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 for 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 was the first to feature Captain Minnie.

• 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, an extra fee applies, and pricing is 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 to those 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 $10/hour for the first child, and 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 three 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 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.

Disney Treasure

Basics

• Class: Triton
• Passenger capacity: 4,000
• Staterooms: 1,256
• Entered service: December 21, 2024
• Shipyard: Meyer Werft
• Gross tonnage: 144,256 GT
• Length: 1,119 feet/341 m
• Beam: 135 feet/41 m
• Height: 219.8 feet/67 m
• Draft: 28.2 feet/8.6 m
• Decks: 15
• Speed: 19.5 knots (23 knots max)

Theming

• Bow character: Voyager Minnie Mouse
• Atrium character: Aladdin and Jasmine (on the Magic Carpet)
• Stern character: Captain Hook and Peter Pan

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

Dining

Disney Treasure has two of the same restaurants as the Disney Wish.

• Plaza de Coco: Miguel continues his familia’s story with two nights of unique entertainment centered on the world of Coco and Mexican cuisine.
• Worlds of Marvel: Worlds of Marvel features food inspired by the different locations and organizations of the Marvel universe. Two shows take place here: Quantum Encounter (which is also on the Disney Wish) and Marvel Celebration of Heroes: GROOT REMIX.
• 1923: Dine on Californian cuisine in either the Walt Disney room or the Roy Disney room, which both feature sketches, props, animation cels, and other items representing animated Disney films.

Guests can also enjoy the adults-only Palo Steakhouse with the Cogsworth-inspired theming or Enchanté, which is Lumiere-inspired. These restaurants charge an additional fee with a dress code and require reservations.

Poolside quick-service dining on this ship includes Donald’s Cantina, Mickey’s Smokestack BBQ, Daisy’s Pizza Pies, Goofy’s Grill, and Minnie’s Delights. The Disney Treasure buffet is at Marceline Market.

The ship’s Zootopia-inspired sweets shop is Jumbeaux’s Sweets. Located next to Marceline Market, Jumbeaux’s offers ice cream, gelato, cupcakes, macarons, cookies, popsicles, and more. Read our Jumbeaux’s Sweets review.

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 FunnelVision stage on deck 11 is home to special celebrations. On the first day of each sailing is the “Let’s Set Sail” party. On another evening is the Pirate’s Rockin’ Parlay Party, including fireworks at sea.

The Disney Treasure also has a ship-wide interactive game entitled The Haunted Mansion: Happy Hunt. This requires guests to look for the ghosts who have slipped out of The Haunted Mansion Parlor and have begun a game of hide and seek around the ship.

The following stage shows onboard the Disney Treasure take place in the Walt Disney Theatre: Beauty and the Beast, Disney Seas the Adventure, and Disney The Tale of Moana. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the show’s impressive Te Ka puppet. Read our review of The Tale of Moana.

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, an extra fee applies, and pricing is subject to change)

The Hero Zone is a sports arena on Deck 12.  It’s open for free-play sports and also hosts the Incredi-Games, Jack-Jack’s Incredible Diaper Dash, and other activities.

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 four groundbreaking, nonsurgical treatments is right for you.

Spa and salon treatments are an additional fee.

The ship’s Tangled-inspired salon offers manicures, pedicures, haircuts, and more. Plus, Hook’s Barbery offers barber services during the day. In the evening, it becomes a speakeasy-style bar offering custom Old Fashioneds with various whiskey options.

Pools, Slides, & Splash Areas

There are 10 pools aboard the Disney Treasure, just like the Disney Wish. These include two concierge pools and one adult-exclusive pool at Quiet Cove. Mickey’s Pool is the largest on the ship, located on deck 11, which transforms into a stage for nighttime dance parties. Minnie’s Pool, as well as Daisy’s and Pluto’s Pools, are on deck 11.

Donald’s and Goofy’s Pools on deck 12 are the deepest of the family pools. Also located on deck 12 is Trixie’s Falls which is a six-inch deep wading pool.

Like the Disney Wish, the Disney Treasure also has the AquaMouse.

The AquaMouse is a 760-foot winding waterslide suspended above the upper decks of the Treasure. The attraction-at-sea features three different possible stories: “Scuba Scramble,” “Swiss Meltdown,” and “Curse of the Golden Egg.” The first two debuted with the ride on the Disney Wish, while the “Curse of the Golden Egg” is a new story for the Treasure.

Guests who want to ride the AquaMouse must be 7-years-old and at least 42 inches or taller to ride alone. Guests under 7 years but at the right height can ride with someone aged 14 and older.

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

Youth Areas

The “it’s a small world” Nursery is available for young guests ages 6 months to 3 years. The nursery costs extra, and guests are encouraged to make reservations early when they get on the ship. Prices start at $10 for the first child, and 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 is for kids ages 3-12. It’s almost identical to the Oceaneer Club on the Wish with Marvel Super Hero Academy, Fairytale Hall, Walt Disney Imagineering Lab, Star Wars: Cargo Bay, and Mickey and Minnie Captain’s Deck. The entrance area is themed to The Jungle Book. Kids can also enter the club via a slide off the Great Hall.

Edge is for tweens and teens ages 11 to 14. It’s a New York City-inspired penthouse space, although the decorations at the entrance are inspired by Aladdin. Entertainment here 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

For teens ages 14 to 17, Vibe is a Parisian-style loft with an “electric retro twist.” Attached to Vibe is The Hideaway, which is sometimes blocked off for just older teens and young adults.

At Vibe, there is:

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

Nightclubs & Lounges

All of the themed lounges aboard the Disney Treasure are on deck 3 except for the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea-themed Periscope Pub, which is on deck 5. The Haunted Mansion Parlor, Jungle Cruise-inspired Skitter Society, and Scat Cat Lounge are all on deck 3.

The two cafés onboard are the Jade Cricket Café, inspired by Mulan, and Hei Hei Café, inspired by Moana.

Disney Destiny

The godmother of the Disney Destiny was 2026 Disney Legend Susan Egan.

• Class: Wish
• Passenger capacity: 4,000
• Staterooms: 1,256
• Entered service: November 20, 2025
• Shipyard: Meyer Werft
• Gross tonnage: 144,000 GT
• Length: 1,121 feet/341.8 m
• Beam: 128 feet/39 m
• Height: 219.8 feet/67 m
• Draft: 28.2 feet/8.6 m
• Decks: 15
• Speed: 19.5 knots (23 knots max)

Theming

The Disney Destiny was Disney’s first Heroes & Villains themed ship. The three-story Grand Hall is inspired by Wakanda, complete with a Black Panther atrium statue. This is where guests begin their voyage when they board the Disney Destiny. It’s the hub of the ship, offering various entertainment and activities. Check out our tour of the space.

• Bow character: Hero Minnie
• Grand Hall characters: Black Panther
• Stern characters: Spider-Man and the Spider-Bots

Dining

• Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King: This is the first Disney Cruise Line ship to have this experience, which offers African-inspired cuisine and a performance of songs from The Lion King.
• Worlds of Marvel: Worlds of Marvel is split into two identical dining rooms, just as on the Wish and Treasure, with food inspired by the different Marvel locations. The two shows here are the Guardians of the Galaxy show and Marvel Celebration of Heroes GROOT REMIX.
• 1923: Dine on Californian cuisine with Asian, European, and South American influences. Sit in either the Walt Disney room or the Roy Disney room, which both feature sketches, props, animation cels, and other items representing animated Disney films.

Both Palo and Enchanté are also offered on this ship. They have dress codes and require reservations. Palo is Italian cuisine, while Enchanté, inspired by Beauty and the Beast, is French.

Edna À La Mode Sweets

This sweets shop is on deck 11 of the Disney Destiny. It offers themed ice cream, cookies, and more treats, and takes design inspiration from Edna Mode’s lab in The Incredibles and the Auntie Edna short film.

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

Entertainment

Guests can enjoy two big deck parties during the course of their cruise. On the first day is the Sail Away party, celebrating the beginning of the sailing. Cast Members, Mickey and Friends, and more characters lead guests in high-energy dances. Unique to the Disney Destiny, the sail away features Spider-Man facing off against Electro.

One night of the cruise is “Pirate Night” featuring the Pirates Rockin’ Parlay Party. This includes a musical performance and fireworks at sea.

At the end of each sailing, guests can join characters for Destiny Discovered, a celebration of the journey.

The stage shows on the Disney Destiny are Disney Hercules, Frozen – A Musical Spectacular, and Disney Seas the Adventure.

The Disney Destiny, like the Treasure, also has a ship-wide interactive game entitled The Haunted Mansion: Happy Hunt. This requires guests to look for the ghosts who have slipped out of The Haunted Mansion Parlor and have begun a game of hide and seek around the ship.

The Grand Hall also hosts Zayah and Gamble’s Traveling Show. The storytellers interact with guests and retell Disney stories. Zayah and Gamble also appear in other shows throughout sailings.

At midnight each evening, guests can see the ship’s “Kiss Goodnight” in the Grand Hall. This is a brief light and music show inspired by Black Panther.

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, an extra fee applies, and pricing is subject to change)

Test your heroics at the Incredibles-inspired Hero Zone on deck 12. This recreation space has a sports court, playground, game floor, movie theatre, and more. It hosts game show-style competitions and physical challenges.

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 four groundbreaking, nonsurgical treatments is right for you.

Spa and salon treatments are an additional fee.

The ship’s Tangled-inspired salon offers manicures, pedicures, haircuts, and more. Plus, Hook’s Barbery offers barber services during the day. In the evening, it becomes a speakeasy-style bar offering custom Old Fashioneds with various whiskey options.

Pools, Slides, & Splash Areas

There are 10 pools and water play areas inspired by Mickey and Friends on the upper decks of the Disney Destiny. Mickey’s Pool, which is built onto a dance party show stage, is on deck 11. Minnie’s Pool is located on the same deck as are the smaller spots Daisy’s Pool and Pluto’s Pool.

The larger Donald’s Pool and Goofy’s Pool are on deck 12. The Toy Story Splash Zone for guests under six years old, Slide-a-saurus Rex, and Trixie’s Falls wading pool are also on deck 12.

Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Pool is located on deck 14 between the Hero and Incredibles Suites. While the adults-only Quiet Cove Pool and Quiet Cove Whirlpool are found on deck 13.

This ship also has an AquaMouse water coaster. Guests must be at least 48 inches tall and 7 years old to ride alone. Guests under 7 must be accompanied by someone 14-years-old or older.

Youth Areas

The nursery is for kids 6 months old to 3 years of age. Themed to the classic Disney attraction, the space includes a nap room and play room. It’s supervised by trained Disney counselors who curate activities for the kids. Unlike other youth areas on the ship, the nursery does have reservations and fees, which start at $10 per hour for the first child.

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

The entrance to Disney’s Oceaneer Club on the Disney Destiny is inspired by Wreck-It Ralph. There are Vanellope and Ralph statues and a candy-striped slide that leads down from the Grand Hall into the club on deck 2. The club is for guests ages 3 to 10, although there are open houses for guests of all ages to explore the space.

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

There is also a third club for older teens and young adults: The Hideaway. This club is attached to Vibe.

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

There are several highly themed bars and lounges on the Disney Destiny. These include the Pirates of the Caribbean-themed Cask & Cannon bar on deck 5, The Triton Lounge (also on the Wish) on deck 5, Sanctum, which is inspired by Doctor Strange on deck 3, and Cruella de Vil-themed De Vil’s, which is also on deck 3.

Cask & Cannon and Triton Lounge are behind Saga, a 2-story family lounge that takes subtle design inspiration from Black Panther. It’s an entertainment hub offering trivia, music performances, special shows, bingo, and more. At night, it becomes an adult-exclusive lounge with a bar.

The cafés on the Disney Destiny are Café Megara, themed to Hercules on deck 4, and Café Merida, inspired by Brave on deck 5. Guests can also enjoy Cove Café and Cove Bar, which is on deck 13 near the adults-only Quiet Cove area.

Disney Adventure

The newest Disney Cruise Line ship’s godfather was Robert Downey Jr.

• Class: Global
• Passenger capacity: 6,700 (maximum)
• Entered service: March 10, 2026
• Shipyard: MV Werften, Meyer Werft
• Gross tonnage: 208,100 GT
• Length: 1,124 feet/342.7 m
• Beam: 152.2 feet/46.4 m
• Height: 231.9 feet/70.67 m
• Draft: 31.2 feet/9.5 m
• Decks: 19
• Speed: 23 knots (24.3 knots max)

Theming

At the heart of the ship is the Disney Imagination Garden, consisting of a courtyard and a large stage. This open-air space acts as the ship’s atrium. Up the steps is the courtyard, which includes trees designed to look like storybook cut-outs. A topiary of Sorcerer Mickey is in this area, along with a seating area. The storybook castle artwork behind the stage is inspired by castles from Disney stories and theme parks.

• Bow character: Captain Minnie
• Atrium character: Snow White
• Stern characters: Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie

Dining

Rotational dining on the Disney Adventure is a little different as it offers six restaurants for rotational dining instead of three. These six restaurants are themed in pairs, so you will experience one or the other during a sailing. For instance, Animator’s Palate and Animator’s Table are in the same category.

• Hollywood Spotlight Club: This venue has a 1930s glitz and glam feel. It offers a dinner show with Disney characters and live music.
• Navigator’s Club: With a nautical-inspired theme, guests can enjoy musical acts and interactions with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy.
• Animator’s Palate: On the Adventure, guests of Animator’s Palate join Sorcerer Mickey to learn about the evolution of animation.
• Animator’s Table: The sister restaurant to Animator’s Palate, this restaurant also celebrates the magic of Disney (and Pixar) animation.
• Enchanted Summer Restaurant: Enchanted Summer has two different themed dining rooms, Maximus (Tangled) and Olaf (Frozen), for each film’s sidekicks.
• Pixar Market Restaurant: Pixar Market Restaurant features playful nods to beloved Pixar movies like Inside Out, Cars, Finding Nemo, Monsters University, Ratatouille, Turning Red, and The Incredibles, as well as short films like Lou. 

With Italian cuisine, Palo is also offered on this ship. It is an adults-only location and is celestially themed in line with the film Luca. Additionally, the ship offers Mike & Sulley’s Flavors of Asia with a full-service Japanese steakhouse, Teppanyaki room, Omakase-style dining, and an outdoor sushi and sashimi experience.

Stitch’s Ohana Grill

Stitch’s Ohana Grill is the first Lilo and Stitch-themed restaurant. It is located on Deck 10 Aft in the Discovery Reef. While other restaurants have Lilo and Stitch (ie, ‘Ohana at Disney World’s Polynesian), this is the first restaurant that is actually specifically themed to the movie itself.

The poolside quick-service dining includes Gramma Tala’s Kitchen, Mowgli’s Eatery, Eye Scream Treats, and Cosmic Kebabs. Instead of Cabanas, the Disney Wish buffet is Pixar Market.

Entertainment

On the first day of sailing, guests can enjoy the “Let’s Set Sail” show, hosted by Genie. A young guest is chosen to rub the magic lamp, releasing the Genie and opening the show. He welcomes guests before kicking off a dance number set to original music. Mickey and Friends initially appear on screen before joining the Genie onstage. They’re later joined by other Disney characters that different experiences on the ship, like the Toy Story pool area and Avengers Assemble! show.

While the Disney Adventure doesn’t have a Pirates Night, it does have a special The Lion King-themed fireworks at sea show.

Guests can also enjoy the Baymax Super Exercise Expo. This is part live entertainment show and part exercise class, superhero style!

The stage shows on the Disney Adventure are Avengers Assemble!, Duffy and the Friend Ship, Remember, Disney Seas The Adventure, and Moana: Call of the Sea.

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, an extra fee applies, and pricing is subject to change)

Spa & Salons

To note: the Disney Adventure is the only Disney Cruise Line ship without a Senses Spa location.

Opulence Spa – Elemis at Sea and Infinite Bliss Spa – Elemis at Sea offer the following personal care services:

• Spa Treatments: massages, body wraps, facials, aromatherapy, and more
• Salon Appointments: Bliss has hair, makeup, and nail appointments in addition to spa experiences.
• Luxurious Spa Suites: private rejuvenation destination for individuals, couples, and families

Spa and salon treatments are an additional fee.

Pools, Slides, & Splash Areas

The pool offerings are a little different on board the Disney Adventure, with fewer options than other ships. Disney Adventure has a Toy Story-inspired pool area with slides, two splash zones, and more as part of Toy Story Place. One of seven themed areas on the ship, Toy Story Place spans the center of the upper decks.

The Flying Saucer Splash Zone consists of “extraterrestrial” water features like rockets, buckets, pop jets, and a mini slide. It’s topped with two UFOs and Little Green Men. The giant dump bucket resembles a cup from Pizza Planet.

Across from Flying Saucer Splash Zone are Woody and Jessie’s Wild Slides. They are in the iconic red and yellow colors of Woody and Jessie, with sheriff badges and horseshoes printed on the red slide.

Families can also enjoy the Sunnyside Family Pool. This long pool has rows of deck chairs and several whirlpool spas nearby. For toddlers, there is the Toy Story Splash Pad. Just like on the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and Disney Destiny, this features Woody, Buzz, and other Toy Story characters as giant rubber bath toys.

Youth Areas

The nursery is for kids 6 months old to 3 years of age. Themed to the classic Disney attraction, the space includes a nap room and play room. It’s supervised by trained Disney counselors who curate activities for the kids. Unlike other youth areas on the ship, the nursery does have reservations and fees, which start at $10 per hour for the first child.

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

The entrance to Disney’s Oceaneer Club on the Disney Adventure is covered in sketch-style animation images of various Disney characters. The club is for guests ages 3 to 10, although there are open houses for guests of all ages to explore the space.

Marvel WEB Workshop
In the Marvel WEB Workshop, guests train to become Super Heroes.

• Gear up with prototype suits made for Spider-Man and other heroes, as well as participate in simulations using top-secret Avengers technology.

Andy’s Toy Box
Here, kids can “experience a new perspective as they play in an oversized playground.”

Kids can enjoy a Slinky Dog slide, an interactive screen housed in an Etch-a-Sketch, and all kinds of space to play.

Fairytale Hall
Unlike on other ships, this version of Fairytale Hall is a single large open space. It has an area rug with blue ottomans that can be moved around the room. Plush chairs are up against the walls.

Walt Disney Imagineering Lab
In the Walt Disney Imagineering Lab, guests “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.”

The space has several tables with chairs, screens, and stations set up for imaginative play.
There’s a 3D printer, books, and other props for guests to explore.

An extension of the Walt Disney Imagineering Lab, The Ride Studio allows kids to design their own roller coaster, which they can then ride virtually. Kids use their Disney Oceaneer Band or DisneyBand+ to start the experience at a kiosk.

Mickey and Minnie Captain’s Deck
Though listed as part of Disney’s Oceaneer Club, Mickey & Minnie Captain’s Deck is right next to “it’s a small world” Nursery. It’s a play area for young kids that can be fully closed off for toddler time.

• 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 have 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

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

Nightclubs & Lounges

The Disney Adventure has a few themed lounges and bars. This includes Spellbound, a Snow White-themed bar, the Luca-themed Taverna Portorosso, Tiana’s Bayou Lounge, and the Buccaneer Bar. There is also a Moana-themed bar called the Wayfinder Bar on Deck 10.

The cafés on the Disney Adventure are The Little Mermaid-themed Bewitching Boba and Brews on deck 10 and Alley Cat Café located in San Fransokyo on deck 7.

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