Evaluating the Disney Cruise Ships

Disney cruises are widespread for a lot of causes, together with their family-friendly facilities, consideration to element, and dedication to offering household magic. If you’re contemplating a visit on the Disney Cruise Line, chances are you’ll be questioning what the perfect ship is for your loved ones trip.

It’s tough to reply that with out wanting on the numerous itineraries and evaluating the sizes, eating places, facilities, and extra on the Disney Cruise ships.

If you’re a daily reader right here, you realize that I’m an avid cruiser on the Disney Cruise Line. After three sailings on the Disney Fantasy, one on the Disney Marvel, eight on the Disney Dream, and one on the Disney Magic, I’ve had the possibility to expertise Disney’s latest ship – the Disney Want, 3 times. Listed below are our comparisons.

Disclosure: I’ve been on one complimentary media preview cruise and two cruises as a part of Disney Social Media Mothers. The remainder of my cruises have been at my very own value. All opinions are my very own.

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Evaluating the Disney Cruise Ships

Itineraries on the Disney Cruise Ships

Earlier than deciding which ship to sail on, you’ll need to have a look at the varied itineraries provided. In any case, a Mediterranean cruise is far completely different than an Alaskan cruise. Itinerary and ports of name needs to be your first consideration when deciding which ship on the Disney Cruise Line fleet you’ll need to sail on.

The Disney Fantasy leaves from a number of completely different areas, together with Port Canaveral and Southhampton. Previously, that ship all the time stayed at Port Canaveral, however that has modified in recent times.

The Fantasy’s sister ship, the Disney Dream, used to depart from Port Canaveral however now departs from Fort Lauderdale for a part of the 12 months. The Dream additionally has sailings from San Juan, New York, and Europe, though these are all the time topic to vary..

The opposite two ships, the Disney Marvel and the Disney Magic, usually journey round. Itineraries (particularly within the winter) change 12 months by 12 months, however the Marvel usually goes to Alaska, whereas the Magic, previously has had itineraries departing from San Diego, Miami, Galveston, New Orleans, and San Juan.

When you have a look at the itineraries, you’ll have a good suggestion of which Disney Cruise Line ship you’ll need to be on, particularly in the event you plan to journey on an itinerary that just one ship affords.

Measurement of the Disney Cruise Ships

There are at present three completely different courses of Disney Cruise Ships. The unique ships, the Disney Magic and Disney Marvel, are referred to as the Magic class and are smaller. These ships accommodate a most of two,700 passengers.

The Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy are Dream class ships, which may accommodate a most of 4,000 passengers. The brand new Triton Class ships (the Disney Want) also can accommodate 4,000 passengers however are a bit greater in Gross Tonnage.

The smaller ships do really feel extra intimate however don’t have as many facilities.

Eating places on the Disney Cruise Ships

Whereas all of the eating rooms on the Disney Cruise Line are enjoyable and supply many scrumptious meals choices, they range by ship. Animator’s Palate and the premium, adult-only Palo are provided on all authentic 4 ships.

Every of the unique 4 ships has a French-themed restaurant, though the names and themes differ. There are additionally three extremely fun-themed eating places – Tiana’s Place on the Disney Marvel, Arendelle on the Disney Want, and Rapunzel’s Royal Desk on the Disney Magic. Along with dinner, you’ll even be entertained whereas consuming at these three eating places. 

Every ship affords free ice cream and a premium espresso bar. Numerous snack choices can be found all through the day, together with pizza, sandwiches, and salads. The Disney Dream additionally affords a premium ice cream/dessert spot referred to as Vanellope’s. Every little thing in Vanellope’s is obtainable at an extra payment.

Among the ships have adult-only eating places along with Palo. The Disney Fantasy and the Disney Dream supply Remy, whereas the Disney Want has Enchante.

Every of the 4 authentic ships has the Cabanas buffet for breakfast and lunch, with indoor and out of doors seating. On the Want, there’s Marceline Market, much like a buffet however with servers plating the meals.

Bars and Lounges on the Disney Cruise Ships

Whereas most individuals journey with youngsters on the Disney Cruise Line, there are nonetheless bars and lounges that adults can get pleasure from. Since many youngsters will possible spend a lot of their time within the phenomenal youngsters’ golf equipment on board, adults could have a number of alternatives to go to the adult-only areas.

The Disney Fantasy affords a complete space of the ship referred to as Europa, stuffed with European-themed bars and lounges. My private favourite is Ooh La La, a champagne bar.

The Disney Dream ship options the District, which is analogous to Europa. It’s positioned in the identical space of the ship and has related bars. As an alternative of Ooh La La, their champagne bar is known as Pink. My favourite bar of all of the ships is the Meridian Lounge, positioned between Palo and Remy on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.

The Disney Marvel and Disney Magic even have bars and lounges. The Marvel has the After Hours grownup space with a number of lounges. Most often, the bars and lounges are open to youngsters through the day, however are grownup solely within the evenings.

On the Want, two of my favourite bars are the Bayou, and Star Wars Hyperspace Lounge. These two themed, distinctive lounges are nice for a drink earlier than or after dinner.

Programming at these bars, together with video games and leisure, is usually provided – test your Disney Cruise Line app for particulars.

Staterooms on the Disney Cruise Ships

Whereas there are some variations between the staterooms on the ships, they’re very a lot alike. They provide related options, and whereas small, they’re additionally snug.

My household of 4 repeatedly stays in a Deluxe Household Stateroom with Verandah, and we discover it to be sufficient room. We don’t spend an excessive amount of time within the room as a result of there’s a lot to do on the ship.

The Disney Want, Disney’s latest ship, affords much more concierge rooms than some other Disney cruise ship.

Facilities on the Disney Cruise Ships

The entire ships supply a number of facilities that households will love. These ships have been clearly constructed with households in thoughts.

Every ship affords a pool deck with splash areas and the Funnel Imaginative and prescient signature tv display screen displaying Disney motion pictures all through the day. On the Disney Fantasy and Dream, you’ll additionally be capable to go on the Aquaduck water coaster. It’s a lot enjoyable, and also you’ll need to go greater than as soon as.

Whereas the Disney Magic and Marvel don’t have the AquaDuck, the Disney Magic does have the AquaDunk, a high-speed water slide tube. The Disney Want has a brand new coaster, referred to as the AquaMouse.

Relying on the ship, there are additionally sports activities decks with numerous facilities. The Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy have sports activities simulators, however you’ll have to make reservations for them prematurely.

The ships additionally all have youngsters’ golf equipment, Senses spas, sizzling tubs, outlets, and far more. I additionally suggest strolling across the ship if you first arrive so you may study every little thing that’s obtainable to you.

Actions on the Disney Cruise Ships

Every ship affords a number of actions, together with first-run Disney motion pictures within the movie show (the Want has two theaters) and Broadway-style stage dwell reveals within the Walt Disney Theater. The reveals range by ship, however I’ve seen all of them, and everyone seems to be improbable.

My favourite present is at present Frozen, which performs on the Marvel.  A detailed runner-up to that could be a new Magnificence and the Beast present that runs on the Disney Dream. Different newer reveals are Aladdin on the Disney Fantasy and the Disney Want, the Little Mermaid on the Disney Want, and Tangled on the Disney Magic. 

Different actions embody household and grownup sport reveals, beverage-tasting seminars, Bingo, and animation courses. Each ship additionally options Disney character greetings. Test the Navigatornapp for the total schedule of occasions.

Ships usually have a pirate night time throughout one night time of the cruise. It’s a lot enjoyable – go to the fireworks if there’s a pirate night time throughout your cruise. 

Youngsters will love the Midship Detective Company on the Disney Fantasy and the Disney Dream. This free sport allows you to turn out to be a detective whereas discovering clues all through the midship part of the boat. When my youngsters have been youthful, we’d accompany them on their quest. As soon as they have been a bit older, they liked the liberty to do it independently.  

Disney Want has a brand new augmented actuality expertise referred to as Disney Uncharted Journey. It really works with the app and ends with a dwell occasion.

So, what’s the greatest Disney Cruise Line ship?

My favourite is the Disney Fantasy, the second-newest ship within the fleet (for now). Nonetheless, that was the primary Disney ship I traveled on, so I’m undecided why it’s my favourite.

Others love the Magic. As a smaller ship, it’s undoubtedly quaint and simpler to stroll round. I do love the reveals on the Magic, in addition to the eating places.

It’s actually exhausting to say which is the perfect Disney cruise ship as a result of they’re all nice!

What’s your favourite Disney Cruise ship?