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Disney Magic: The Original Disney Cruise Experience

Disney Magic is the original vision of Disney Cruise Line. It is one of the top cruises for families and sails today, with many magical enhancements of Disney storytelling. This family-friendly cruise most recently underwent an extensive three-week refurbishment in May 2023. It continues its remarkable legacy as one of the best cruise vacations, with freshly updated staterooms, new dining experiences and three first-rate large-scale shows that wow.

Inaugural Year • 1998

Ship Class • Magic Class

Number of Staterooms • 875

Disney Magic Entertainment Highlights

The three Broadway-style shows featured on Disney Magic include Tangled: The Musical, Twice Charmed: An Original Twist on the Cinderella Story and Disney Dreams - An Enchanted Classic, which features many favorite Disney tunes. Disney Cruise's shows are included with every fare, making them a must-see for all guests to enjoy and to sing-along.

Kid's Adventures at Sea on Disney Magic

The ship is an oasis of fun for kids from bow to stern, with many special character meet-and-greets, interactive dining experiences and the Oceaneer Club, the central hub of all youth activity.

The Oceaneer Club is open to children ages 3-10 and features four immersive worlds from Disney favorites come to life: Andy's Room from the Toy Story movies, the Marvel Super Hero Academy, a Disney Junior play area and Pixie Hollow, where Tinker Bell and her fairy friends lead dress-ups, craft projects and enhanced story times.

For kids above age 10, there are the Edge tween club and Vibe teen club, with all kids' spaces included with your fare. For children under 3, there's the precious "it's a small world" nursery, available for a nominal fee.

Adults-Only Experiences on Disney Magic

The Disney Magic remembers that adults like to have fun, too. The adults-only experiences onboard include After Hours, where you'll find nightly music at Keys, a stylish piano bar inspired by classic Hollywood, a more relaxed vibe at O'Gills Pub, the ship's sports bar, and the ocean-inspired Fathoms club, where nightly activities include karaoke, comedy shows and live music sets.

Family Fun on the Disney Magic

The Disney Magic is filled with thoughtful touches that the whole family will appreciate. Every cruise starts with a party. Mickey's Sail-A-Wave Party!...A Bon Voyage Celebration on the pool deck. Join Mickey and friends for a hopping dance celebration as your ship sets sail on its journey. The fun continues through the cruise at The D Lounge, a hub for bingo, Disney trivia, karaoke and game shows.

Disney Magic Dining Options

Disney Cruise Line's ships feature rotational dining, a delightful change of dining venues nightly, always with the same servers who quickly learn your preferences. The three featured dining options on Disney Magic are Rapunzel's Royal Table, Animator's Palate and Lumiere's. Duck-In Diner and Pinocchio's Pizzeria are great for quick bites on the pool deck.

Happy family on the Disney Wonder cruise ship deck.

Disney Wonder: A Beloved World-Roving Cruise Experience

The Disney Wonder is the much-loved, world-roving sister ship to the Disney Magic. Whether sailing the scenic glaciers of Alaska or the majestic coasts of Australia and New Zealand, this ship brings the best of Disney to the furthest reaches of the globe. The Disney Wonder is one of the smaller ships in the Disney Cruise Line's fleet, and is adored by guests for its more intimate feel and easier accessibility.

Inaugural Year • 1999

Ship Class • Magic Class

Number of Staterooms • 875

Disney Wonder Entertainment Higlights

One of the highlights of sailing on Disney Cruise Line is the nightly shows. Disney Wonder features three rotating Broadway-style productions: Disney Dreams - an Enchanted Classic, The Golden Mickeys and Frozen, A Musical Spectacular.

Kids' Adventures at Sea on Disney Wonder

The Disney Wonder immerses kids in all their favorite Disney stories, making them the stars of the action alongide the Disney characters they know and love.

Disney's Oceaneer Club is the go-to for kids ages 3-10. It's home to four distinct areas: Andy's Room, a Toy Story-inspired play area; the Marvel Super Hero Academy; Mickey and Minnie Captain's Deck; and Frozen Adventures, where preparations are underway for a royal coronation with Anna and Elsa.

Edge club for kids ages 11-13 and Vibe club for ages 14-17 are special retreats with dance parties, scavenger hunts and themed nights. For toddlers from 6 months-3 years, there's "it's a small world" nursery.  The kids' clubs are included with your fare and the nursery is available for a nominal fee.

Adults-Only Experiences on Disney Wonder

The Disney Wonder's adults-only spaces are a retreat from the ship's family-friendly nature. Most of the adults-only action can be found at the After Hours district, which includes frothy pints at the Crown & Finn Pub, a classic British tavern; cocktails at Cadillac Lounge, an intimate piano bar that nods to the legends of Hollywood in the 1950s and Lounge Azure, a hopping night club. As the sun sets, French Quarter Lounge transitions into a cool adults-only hangout themed to Disney's The Princess and the Frog. This is the spot for specialty cocktails and rousing jazz singers.

Family Fun on the Disney Wonder

The pool deck on the Disney Wonder is a central hub during the day with lots of fun areas for kids and adults to cool down with a dip or play under the sun. The AquaLab is the ship's sprawling water playground, with fun geysers, spouts and splash moments. The ship has one water slide, the double-looping Twist 'n' Spout and Dory's Reef, a splash deck for infants and toddlers three years of age and under.

Disney Wonder Dining Options

Rotational dining on the Disney Wonder makes family dinners one of the highlights of the cruise experience. During your sailing, you'll delight in dining at Tiana's Place, Animator's Palate and Triton's, with the familiarity of the same servers each night.

Family taking a selfie with one of the Disney characters, on the Disney Dream ship deck.

Disney Dream: A Broadway-Caliber Cruise Experience

The Disney Dream is one of two ships in the Dream Class, renowned for Broadway-caliber live shows, innovative dining experiences and the thrilling AquaDuck water coaster.  Disney Dream sails the Caribbean and throughout Europe, visiting destinations in the Greek Isles, Norwegian Fjords and Iceland.

Inaugural Year • 2011

Ship Class • Dream Class

Number of Staterooms • 1250

Disney Dream Entertainment Highlights

A top highlight of this beautiful ship is the original shows in the main Walt Disney Theater. The Disney Dream has a gorgeous version of Beauty and the Beast, featuring ornate sets and costumes that wow audiences of all ages. Two additional live musicals include The Golden Mickeys and Disney's Believe, both compilations of classic Disney songs brought to vivid life.

Kids' Adventures at Sea on Disney Dream

Disney Dream's Oceaneer's Club is the ship's retreat for ages 3-10, where days are filled with exploration and imagination. The play spaces include a Toy Story-themed play set, Tinker Bell's Pixie Hollow and the opportunity to travel to a galaxy far, far away on the ship's very own Star Wars: Millennium Falcon.

The Disney Infinity Game Room is where young cruisers can choose their adventure and set off on a conquest on giant video screens. There is much more fun and exploring in Disney's Oceaneer Lab, while tweens have their own hangout in Edge, and Vibe is the teen's cool hangout spot with an exclusive sundeck and pool.

For toddlers from 6 months to 3 years, there's "it's a small world" nursery. The kids' clubs are included with your fare, and the nursery is available for a nominal fee.

Adults-Only Experiences on Disney Dream

Adults-only days can be enjoyed at the Quiet Cove Pool or in the restorative Senses Spa & Salon. Start your night with a craft cocktail at District Lounge, a hub of the adults-only entertainment quarters. The District is the expansive adults-only deck filled with lounges and nightclubs, including Pub 687, Evolution Pink and Skyline. Skyline is one of the most unique adults-only spots on the ship, with panels behind the bar that showcase a different city skyline every 15 minutes.

Family Fun on the Disney Magic

A day exploring the Disney Dream includes a fun round of mini golf on Goofy's Sports Deck, the chance to transform into a princess, knight or sea captain in the ship's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, or working together as a family at Midship Detective Agency to help solve a few interactive games. The pool deck is packed with family fun and is where you'll find the thrilling AquaDuck, the ship's water coaster.  Nemo's Reef for the youngest guests and three themed pools—one for kids, one for adults and one for families.

Disney Dream Dining Options

Dinner on the Disney Dream is a celebrated occasion, with the ship's three immersive dining experiences that sparkle with character and charm. You'll rotate nightly between Animator's Palate, Enchanted Garden and Royal Palace.  One of the best lunch options is at Flo's Cafe, inspired by Disney Pixar's Cars.  Refuel here with tasty burgers, chicken, pizza, salads, and sandwiches.

Family dining on the Disney Fantasy cruise ship

Disney Fantasy: An Elegant Escape into Disney Magic

Prepare for an incredible escape into the magical world of Disney on the Disney Fantasy, Disney Cruise Line's fourth ship in its fleet and sister to the Disney Dream. This ship is a marvel of elegant design, with Disney stories and characters woven beautifully into its Art Nouveau flare. The Disney Fantasy typically sails on longer itineraries, allowing more time to enjoy this glorious ship.

Inaugural Year • 2012

Ship Class • Dream Class

Number of Staterooms • 1250

Disney Fantasy Entertainment Highlights

Disney Fantasy is home to three Broadway-quality shows: Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular; Frozen, A Musical Spectacular and the original musical Disney's Believe. The hopping pool deck is the heart of the action during the day. It features the thrilling AquaDuck, a high-speed water coaster ride that sends guests soaring through 765 feet of tubes with increditble ocean views.

Kids' Adventures at Sea on Disney Fantasy

Kids ages 3-10 look forward to spending their days in Disney Fantasy's Oceaneer Club. Here, they can apprentice under Doctor Strange to learn the ways of the Mystic Arts, dress up with Tinker Bell and play with their favorite Toy Story toys in the Andy's Room immersive playroom.

Guests ages 11-13 have their own special retreat at Edge, and Vibe club is for guests ages 14-17, fashioned as a hip nightclub with a private pool.

For the youngest cruisers under the age of 3, there's the adorable "it's a small world" nursery. The kids' clubs are included with your fare, and the nursery is available for a nominal fee.

Adults-Only Experiences on Disney Fantasy

Whether shopping for fine jewelry at the Bulgari store or indulging in a Chocolate & Liquor Tasting, Disney Fantasy is home to an impressive array of grown-up activities. Adults-only days can be spent relaxing at the Quiet Cove Pool or cooling off at Satellite Falls, a tranquil wading pool with a waterfall. The nightlife onboard picks up at the festive Italy-themed bar, La Piazza, and carries on at The Tube.

Family Fun on the Disney Fantasy

The Disney Character experiences onboard the Disney Fantasy are highlights for all ages, as favorite characters appear during scheduled meet-and-greets and all over the ship when least expected. Disney''s Once Upon a Time is a special story time where characters join in to help share their stories. Puzzle Playtime with Mickey and Friends finds the famous Captain stopping by for fun and games alongside character favorites. There's also the chance to meet Doctor Strange and join him for a lesson on the ways of the Mystic Arts.

Disney Fantasy Dining Options

There are three main dining restaurants onboard the Disney Fantasy, and you'll delight in rotating through each one nightly during your cruise. The ship's unique dining spaces include the fairy-tale-themed Royal Court, the mystical Enchanted Garden and Animator's Palate, where a Finding Nemo character interacts with guests throughout the dining experience. Flo's Cafe is a great lunch option with three food stalls offering delicious burgers, chicken, pizza, salads and more.

Princess standing at the edge of the fairytale-inspired staircase on the Disney Wish cruise ship.

Disney Wish: A New Era of Disney Cruises

The Disney Wish is Disney Cruise Line's first ship of the Triton class. It will soon be joined by Disney Treasure, a sister ship to the Wish, which will debut in December 2024. The Disney Wish represents a new era of Disney cruises, beginning with its enchanted Grand Hall. This gorgeous new fairytale-inspired space is a tribute to the story of Cinderella, accented with a beautiful statue of the princess.

Inaugural Year • 2022

Ship Class • Dream Class

Number of Staterooms • 1250

Disney Wish Entertainment Highlights

The Disney Wish cruise is packed with all-new entertainment for the whole family. The AquaMouse is Disney' first-ever attraction at sea, taking guests on an adventure through the world of Mickey Mouse animated shorts with more than 60 water effects.

The Walt Disney Theater is home to the ship's three Broadway-style shows: a newly reimagined theatrical version of The Little Mermaid, Disney Seas the Adventures and Disney's Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular.

Kids' Adventures at Sea on Disney Wish

Disney's Oceaneer Club on the Wish features new worlds created to completely immerse kids ages 3-10 in their favorite stories. Star Wars: Cargo bay is an interactive play area that enlists the help of young guests to feed and care for creatures from across the galaxy.

Over at Marvel Headquarters, kids are invited to join in on the action alongside Spider-Man, Black Panther, Ant-Man and more. The ship's hip Edge and Vibe spaces are for kids ages 11 and up.

For toddlers from 6 months to 3 years, there's the darling "it's a small world" nursery. The kids' clubs are included with your fare, and the nursery is available for a nominal fee.

Disney Wish Adults-Only Experiences

The Disney Wish is outfited with many hip, adults-only spaces for day and night. The Quiet Cove is one of the relaxing refuges, with an infinity pool, cocktail bar and lounge. Revel in "The Force" at Hyperspace Lounge, the ship's remarkable Star Wars-themed bar that transports guests across the galaxy with out-of-this-world cocktail creations.

The Wish has two adults fine dining options Palo Steakhouse and the line's new Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallement. This elevated multi-course dining experience is perfect for any celebration.

Family Fun on the Disney Wish

There's an adventure around every corner of the Disney Wish. Families delight in exploring the ship with Disney Uncharted Adventure—a first-of-its-kind interactive experience that enlists your group to join Captain Minnie and Mickey and other favorite Disney Characters on a multidimensional quest to restore the ship's Wishing Star's powers.

Use your mobile device to interact with the ship in unique and playful ways that have the whole family participating in on the fun.

Disney Wish Dining Options

Disney Wish has three immersive and cutting-edge dining experiences the entire family can enjoy with the ship's rotational dining program. 1923 is adorned with Disney memorabilia and harkens to Old Hollywood, Worlds of Marvel is a cutting-edge futuristic dining experience hosted by Ant-Man and the Wasp and Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure is a dinner theater experience where you'll take part in a toast as Queen Anna and Kristoff celebrate their engagement.

Several casual dining options throughout the ship include the line's new food venue at Mickey & Friends Festival of Foods and 10 food stations at Marceline Market.

Return to our main Disney Cruises guide for more information on itineraries, pricing, and destinations.

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