When Disney Cruise Line entered the cruise business in 1998, they made cruising a genuine "family" experience. Up until that point, most cruise lines focused mostly on adults, with very little consideration (in services or offerings) given to younger members of the family. When the Disney Magic launched in July of 1998, it redefined the cruise industry and its impact over the years has been evident.
The Disney Dream Ship
The Dream set sail on her maiden voyage on January 26, 2011. The Disney Dream is 40% larger than the Disney Wonder and Disney Magic, with two additional decks and 1,250 staterooms. Each Inside stateroom has a "virtual" porthole showing rolling waves and Disney characters swimming by all in HD. One of the most popular features is the first ever water roller coaster at sea - the Aqua Duck is 250 yards of transparent tubing that sends guests soaring over the top decks and at one point - over the ocean!
The Disney Dream offers the latest designs in contemporary staterooms, elegant restaurants, and fabulous entertainment. In addition to the kids' clubs, there are nightclubs and lounges, as well as theaters for movies and live shows.
Set sail aboard the Disney Dream for ports of call in the Bahamas and Castaway Cay (Disney's private island). The Dream's shorter Disney cruises are a particularly good choice for those cruising for the first time. Many guests are concerned about how well they will fare at sea. These shorter cruises give them a chance to experience a Disney Cruise vacation, and often leads to a "repeat" cruise on a longer itinerary.
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Disney Dream Ship Details:
- Maiden Voyage: January 26, 2011 Passenger Capacity: 4,000 | Gross Tonnage: 128,000 tons Length: 1,115 feet | Beam: 125 feet | Draft: 26 feet
The Disney Wonder Ship
Known as one of the "classic" ships, the Disney Wonder is every bit as elegant as its newer counterparts. Guests on the Disney Wonder will enjoy great food, entertainment and recreational activities. Kids will keep busy in the Oceaneer's Club and Oceaneer's Lab, while tweens can hang out in Edge and teens will find their own space at Vibe!
The Disney Wondersails to a wide variety of destinations, such as Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, Alaska and the Pacific Coast, Hawaii, and even the Panama Canal! In addition to these destinations, the Wonder will set sail on 7-night itineraries to the Mexican Riviera, visiting such ports of call as Puerta Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas!
- Maiden Voyage: August 15, 1999 Passenger Capacity: 2,400 | Gross Tonnage: 85,000 tons Length: 964 feet | Beam: 106 feet | Draft: 25.26 feet Cruising Speed: 22.3 knots
The Disney Magic Ship
Another "classic" ship, the Disney Magic is similar to its sister ship, the Disney Wonder. The Disney Magic offers a wide variety of itineraries, mainly sailing to the Caribbean, but the Magic also heads off to ports in the Bahamas, Canada, New York and Europe!
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Disney Magic Ship Details:
- Maiden Voyage: July 30, 1998 Passenger Capacity: 2,400 | Gross Tonnage: 83,000 tons Length: 964 feet | Beam: 106 feet | Draft: 25.26 feet Cruising Speed: 23 knots
The Disney Fantasy Ship
The Disney Fantasy is the fourth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet and sailed her maiden voyage on March 31, 2012. A sister ship to the Disney Dream, the Disney Fantasy features an AquaDuck water coaster, magical children’s areas, world-class entertainment, delightful dining, retreats for adults and immersive experiences for guests of all ages with beloved Disney stories and characters. This massive ship features 14 decks and has 1,250 staterooms. As guests have come to expect from Disney Cruise Line, the newest ship combines state of the art technology with the elegance and grandeur of old-time ocean liners. Every Disney Cruise Line ship has a signature character; the Fantasy is no different. The ship's atrium is home to a bronze statue of Mademoiselle Minnie Mouse. Keeping in line with the vintage travel theme seen around the ship, Minnie is dressed in fashions from the 1920s and 30s, complete with a parasol and steamer trunk.