What it’s like sailing on Disney Fantasy —...

Disney Fantasy cabins and suites

Disney Fantasy has staterooms starting from inside and oceanview cabins to verandah staterooms and a choice of concierge staterooms and suites that measure as much as 1,781 sq. ft. The capability for staterooms hovers between three and 5 individuals, relying on the particular room chosen.

One slightly uncommon providing that you will solely discover on Disney Fantasy and its sister ship, Disney Dream, is the inclusion of magic portholes within the inside staterooms, just like the one we sailed in.

These digital portholes have a reside feed from exterior, so you’ll be able to “see” what is going on on exterior, even and not using a actual window. (For those who’re fortunate, it’s possible you’ll even get to see a personality “fly” by the magic porthole from time to time.)

One very useful characteristic of most Disney Fantasy staterooms is the cut up bogs, which place the bathtub/bathe combo and the bathroom in several adjoining rooms so a number of relations can prepare on the identical time.

Disney Fantasy included eating places and meals

Disney Fantasy extra-fee eating places and meals

Now, let’s discuss in regards to the snacks and meals on Disney Fantasy that may price you slightly additional.

Candy on You

Distinctive to Disney Fantasy is the Candy on You store that is residence to an lovely “life-size” Mickey and Minnie and 20 flavors of gelato, 16 ice cream selections and 32 topping choices. Anticipate one scoop to set you again about $4 and toppings so as to add round 75 cents further.

Professional tip: In case your children are OK sharing, you may get a three-scoop measurement for a lot lower than three particular person one-scoop orders.

Adults-only eating places Palo and Remy

Then there are the high-end, adults-only eating places: Palo and Remy. These eating places, which solely welcome company ages 18 and up, are open for reservations for brunch and dinner.

Disney Fantasy bars and lounges

In relation to the bars and lounges on Disney Fantasy, the ship takes a novel method you will not discover replicated within the fairly identical manner elsewhere within the Disney fleet. In Disney Fantasy’s Europa part, which transforms into an adults-only space every night time, you may discover 5 completely different bars that each one share a European vibe and sit shut to one another, making it straightforward to hop from one to the subsequent.

Included within the Europa part are:

• Skyline Bar
• O’Gills Pub
• Ooh La La
• The Tube
• La Piazza

Listen whereas within the Skyline Bar, as your view will change from one iconic skyline to a different each 15 or so minutes. For those who look fastidiously, you are more likely to discover some Disney characters out having fun with themselves within the cities displayed, too.

My private favourite bar on Disney Fantasy, nevertheless, is not really within the Europa district.

As a substitute, it is Meridian, discovered between Palo and Remy. There, you may discover wonderful ocean views and enjoyable, traditional ocean liner-inspired decor. As an added bonus, you additionally get a small style of the service and vibe from the adjoining adults-only eating places with out the identical price ticket.

I extremely suggest a predinner or postdinner drink right here round sundown for a relaxed, beautiful toast to the top of one other day at sea.

Different noteworthy spots on Disney Fantasy the place you’ll be able to spend a couple of {dollars} for a specialty espresso or an grownup beverage embrace:

• Cove Cafe
• Currents
• Poolside bars

Professional tip: For those who anticipate to take pleasure in a number of specialty coffees in your cruise, ask for the Cove Fanatic card, which gives a free specialty espresso after you buy 5. Additionally, know that on Disney Fantasy, the muffins and pastries obtainable in Cove Cafe come at no further cost.

It’s also possible to anticipate a rotating checklist of “drinks of the day,” that are famous within the Disney Cruise Line app. Shopping for these permits you to basically get a barely bigger portion of the drink in a memento cup. If you wish to do that, then the sooner in your cruise you do it, the larger the potential worth in case you use the cup a number of occasions.

Observe that, in contrast to another cruise strains, Disney Cruise Line doesn’t supply limitless drink packages, although you should purchase packages that embrace a choose variety of bottles of wine or cans of beer.

Disney Fantasy actions

From the AquaDuck and the splash pad to the lengthy checklist of scheduled actions like trivia, karaoke and bingo, you are unlikely to ever be bored on Disney Fantasy.

Scheduled recreation exhibits, trivia, karaoke and extra

The a part of a Disney Cruise I underestimated earlier than I attempted it was the actions scheduled all all through the day and night time which you can pop into.

This consists of choices like household recreation exhibits, silent discos, karaoke, all kinds of trivia competitions and Disney character drawing classes. My children have develop into obsessive about many of those recurrently scheduled actions, so that they’re now a cruise spotlight for us and the way you can find us passing the time for hours upon hours every day.

Swimming pools and waterslides

One other important attraction on Disney Fantasy is the AquaDuck waterslide, which takes you across the high deck of the ship, by the funnel and on a four-deck drop on an interior tube. This can be a very talked-about attraction (open to company 42 inches and taller), particularly on sea days. Attempt to go to exterior peak occasions if you do not need not less than a 30-minute wait.

However AquaDuck is not the one water space to play in and funky off on Disney Fantasy. There are additionally the AquaLab, some small splash swimming pools, a second (and far shorter and extra little-kid-friendly) waterslide, a number of on-deck swimming pools and the toddler-oriented Nemo’s Reef.

Broadway-style exhibits

Every of the Disney ships has three Broadway-style exhibits:

• Disney’s Imagine
• Disney’s Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular
• Frozen: A Musical Spectacular

They’re all very high-quality productions and price a watch, although be aware that none of them are presently distinctive to Disney Fantasy. Your present time will likely be reverse your eating time at night time (early or late), with open seating obtainable on a first-come, first-served foundation.

Buena Vista movie show

You may take pleasure in first-run Disney motion pictures (together with Marvel movies) whereas on Disney Fantasy within the Buena Vista movie show. Actually, if a film premieres on land while you’re at sea, you’ll be able to see it opening night time on the ship, too. Whereas the flicks are included, be aware that except you might be crusing in a concierge-level room, popcorn prices a couple of {dollars} additional.

Health middle

If you wish to work off a few of that included meals it’s possible you’ll be consuming your justifiable share of on the ship (to make room for extra!), head to the health middle, which sits subsequent to the spa and is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Friends 18 and up are welcome.

Midship Detective Company

A extremely enjoyable (and complimentary) recreation you may discover solely on Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream is the Midship Detective Company, which is able to take you on one in every of a number of circumstances to unravel by gathering clues at interactive “work” all around the ship. It is the right recreation for teenagers who need slightly little bit of freedom to run across the ship and clear up a caper — although, after all, you can too take part on the enjoyable.

Senses Spa & Salon

Whether or not you wish to purchase a go to chill out within the “Rainforest Room” on a heated stone lounger or ebook a remedy, the Senses Spa & Salon is one in every of my favourite areas of the ship. For those who go to the spa raffle on embarkation day, you’ll be able to enter a raffle to win a spa credit score and infrequently get the chance to ebook some discounted remedies for port days, which might prevent 30% or extra on retail costs.

Some areas inside the spa will likely be getting a recent look when Disney Fantasy undergoes a go to to dry dock later in 2025.

Goofy’s Sports activities Deck

If a recreation of basketball, miniature golf at sea or perhaps a sports activities simulator sounds enjoyable, then you definately’ll wish to make your option to Goofy’s Sports activities Deck on Deck 13 to take pleasure in all these actions and extra. There isn’t any cost for minigolf or the basketball courtroom, however if you wish to use the sports activities simulator for one thing like soccer, soccer or baseball, you will have to make a reservation for a 30- to 60-minute session.

Characters and Bibbity Bobbity Boutique

Whether or not you wish to meet a princess or develop into a princess, Disney Fantasy has you lined. Yow will discover a listing of scheduled character appearances in your DCL app whereas on board. It’s also possible to make a free reservation for the princess gathering within the Grand Corridor to satisfy 4 princesses directly, at a scheduled time with a minimal wait.

Nevertheless, my favourite DCL character interactions are normally those that are not scheduled or obtainable for advance reservations. Whether or not that is Donald out on deck taking within the sundown or Goofy maybe roaming in his pajamas at night time, maintain your eyes peeled for character moments you will not discover on an itinerary.

In case your kiddo needs to “develop into” a princess, Captain Minnie or perhaps a pirate, you’ll be able to ebook them a reservation at Bibbity Bobbity Boutique to get outfitted with a fancy dress, a princess hairdo and extra by “fairy godmothers.”

Disney Fantasy children golf equipment, teen membership and nursery

Disney Fantasy would not simply have a “children membership” — it has 5 devoted children areas, divided by age group.

For the smallest cruisers, there may be the nursery, which is on the market for little ones ages 6 months to three years outdated and prices $4.50 per half-hour. That is the one youth exercise room that carries an extra price, and you can also make reservations when you get on board the ship.

Youngsters between the ages of three and 10 (assuming they’re potty skilled) get to move to the Oceaneer Membership and Lab on Disney Fantasy. In these areas, you may discover some scheduled actions, video games, drawing provides and themed areas (suppose: “Star Wars” and “Guardians of the Galaxy”). Typically, Mickey and buddies even pop in to play.

There are some open play hours for any member of the household to return in, however throughout the hours reserved only for children ages 3 to 10, do know that these ages are strict — you’ll be able to’t have an 11-year-old pop in (exterior of open play areas) simply because their sibling or cousin is 10 or beneath. Consequently, pay shut consideration to the membership guidelines in case you’re crusing with children of comparable however completely different ages.

Subsequent up is Edge, open to children ages 11 to 14. Nevertheless, in contrast to within the Oceaneer Membership and Lab, there may be typically flexibility to “age up” to this membership at 10 years outdated with parental permission (if area on the crusing permits). Additionally be aware that Edge would not have an indication out and in course of the way in which the youthful golf equipment do, so children can come and go right here with out dad and mom selecting them up.

Disney Fantasy itineraries and pricing

As beforehand talked about, Disney Fantasy has all kinds of itineraries, which suggests there may be all kinds of costs. At present, Disney Fantasy gives three- to five-night Caribbean sailings from Port Canaveral in Florida, in addition to some European sailings in summer season 2025.

Disney Fantasy accessibility

Disney Fantasy gives accessible cabins in all the important cabin classes: inside, ocean-view, balcony and concierge lodging, together with one-bedroom suites. Accessible cabins typically have more room in them for assistive gadgets and maneuvering and in addition embrace options similar to bogs with roll-in showers, bathroom seize bars, decrease towel bars and accessible vanities. Doorways in these cabins have ramped thresholds.

These cabins even have visible indicators and mattress shakers for doorbells, telephone calls and emergency alarms.

The theaters on Disney Fantasy supply wheelchair-accessible seating, and the road’s web site says you could request pool elevate entry upfront from visitor companies.

Widespread ports of name for Disney Fantasy — Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay — even have beach-friendly wheelchairs obtainable to be used.

Backside line

After 4 nights on board, it is secure to say that Disney Fantasy is certainly a particular ship that does a number of issues excellent.

You may jog or stroll the total round observe within the morning (which isn’t true on the brand new Want Class ships), hit up the Rainforest Room within the spa earlier than lunch whereas your youthful relations are within the children golf equipment, benefit from the swimming pools or waterslides within the afternoon, have a predinner drink with an epic view in Meridian and benefit from the rotational-style eating for dinner. And that is all earlier than seeing a Broadway-style present at night time, amongst different issues you’ll be able to see and do on Disney Fantasy.

Nevertheless, now that I’ve sailed on all of Disney’s ships, I am undecided that I can say I feel anybody crew (or ship) is absolutely higher than the others.

And whereas Disney Fantasy is not a carbon copy of Disney Dream as a result of some completely different styling, eating places and exhibits, my hunch is that among the popularity of Disney Fantasy being one of the best is a holdover from when it solely did seven-night sailings and sure had a special vibe and tempo from the remainder of the fleet.

That stated, we completely beloved our days on Disney Fantasy — as we’ve got on Disney’s different ships — and hope to be fortunate sufficient to search out ourselves on board once more at some point.