As entertainment goes, Disney knows a thing or two about keeping Guests amused—and it’s no exception on a Disney cruise. Relish topnotch Broadway-style musicals; party at elaborate bashes; enjoy first-run films and delight in enchanting encounters with some of your favourite Disney Characters.
Kids and kids-at-heart can meet some of their favourite Disney Characters and capture the moments with photos. Share hugs with Cinderella. Enjoy a hearty laugh or two with Goofy. Pose for a picture with Peter Pan and collect autographs from the likes of the lovable but mischievous duo Chip 'n Dale.
Although subject to change, Disney Characters you may see during your cruise include:
Experience magical moments like no other cruise line can with Disney Characters!
Watch Broadway-caliber productions in this grand performance venue aboard Disney Cruise Line ships. With its alluring ambience, the Walt Disney Theatre provides a dramatic setting that reflects a sense of excitement you might feel attending a star-studded gala. It is home to some of the finest entertainment in the cruise industry—from Disney original musicals to fun-filled variety acts.
The theatre décor recalls a bygone elegance of movie houses, yet behind the curtain you’ll find a technological marvel. Adorned with Art Deco and Art Nouveau flourishes from the 1930s and 1940s, the Walt Disney Theatre is a luxurious venue designed to handle today’s most complex productions. Features include:
Movie PremEARS at the Walt Disney Theatre
In addition to live entertainment, the Walt Disney Theatre also plays host to Disney movie premieres, allowing Disney Cruise Line Guests to attend a film's nationwide opening at the same time it debuts onshore.
3D at Sea
First to bring you 3D movies at sea, the Walt Disney Theatre now combines state-of-the-art digital 3D projectors and in-theatre special effects for a whole new dimension in your movie-going experience.
Accessibility
Designated wheelchair viewing is available in various locations in the theatre. Guests needing assistance with wheelchair viewing should contact a Crew Member outside the theatre entrance at least 10 minutes prior to show time.
Start your Disney cruise vacation on an upbeat note at a high-energy deck party.
Get ready for all sorts of excitement at the happiest celebration at sea! This jubilant deck party builds anticipation as images of the fun to come are featured on the Funnel Vision—you might even see yourself on the big screen!
It’s a magical introduction to your vacation as confetti and streamers rocket through the air, shooting skyward while the Pinocchio classic "When You Wish Upon a Star" bellows from the ship's blow horn. And as the party comes to an end, you know the fun is just beginning. So, be sure to check the Personal Navigator—the Disney Cruise Line daily newsletter—to explore all the excitement that awaits you on your cruise vacation.
Eat, dance and be merry at a buccaneer bash fit for a pirate!
“Pirates in the Caribbean” Deck Party
Venture to the pool deck to dance off dinner with your favorite Disney Characters and enjoy an entertaining pirate show, as well as interactive games with some special surprises!
Fireworks
Shiver me timbers! During the show, a fantastic fireworks display—an industry first—is sure to delight landlubbers and freebooters alike! (The fireworks show is weather permitting and may be postponed or canceled due to weather conditions, including high winds.)
It’s a Pirate’s Life for You!
Enjoy trivia, games and meet-and-greets with Characters dressed in pirate garb on our very popular Pirate Night.
Get the party started early with a fun family game show in the afternoon. Kids can indulge their inner adentures with activities at the youth clubs—and don’t forget to take a picture of your own pirate family with Mickey and his crew!
Eat Like a Scalawag
Enjoy dinner in one of our Main Dining restaurants where our servers, dressed for the occasion, will greet you with a cheerful “Ahoy matey” and “Arrr!” Once seated, the food and fun await, including:
Festive dinners include such options as Jolly Rogers Barbecue Rib Salad or Pirates Golden Pot Stickers or even Chilled-to-the-Bone Honeydew Melon and Watermelon Soup (menu offerings subject to change)
Pirates League
Kids—and kids at heart—can get dressed up like pirates aboard the Disney Fantasy. On pirate party nights, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique turns into a swashbuckler’s hideaway where Guests are transformed into pillaging pirates. Recite a pirate oath and become an official part of Captain Jack’s motley crew!
From blockbusters to Disney classics, see a movie in state-of-the-art comfort—and style.
Hollywood Glamour
Inspired by the golden age of cinema, this grand movie theatre boasts Art Deco splendour. It’s a beautifully designed cinema showcasing first-run films as well as popular motion-picture releases and classic Disney films.
A fabulous entertainment escape for movie lovers of all ages, the Buena Vista Theatre features:
On the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, you’ll also find dual-level stadium seating that provides a perfect vantage point for every seat in the house. It’s a very special place to see a movie, and once you step inside for the first time and look around, you’ll feel the magic of a bygone era.
Enjoy an uproarious live performance based on the Disney animated classic.
From the big screen to the live stage, this comedic musical performance retains all of its fun and frivolity. The show opens at the entrance to the Cave of Wonders, where the dreaded Jafar, resident evil villain, has been foiled, failing to gain entry into the treasure-filled cavern that contains a magic lamp. But he hatches a plan to find a “diamond in the rough” and retrieve the lamp. Aladdin—so-called street rat who has fallen head over heels for Princess Jasmine in a chance encounter in the marketplace—is that rough diamond!
Genie’s 3 Wishes
The devious Jafar has a hapless Aladdin arrested and forced to retrieve the magic lamp, but instead, a sprightly Magic Carpet advises Aladdin to rub the lamp, which releases the Genie who grants him 3 wishes. After using one wish to escape the cave, Aladdin goes with his heart for wish #2: Make him a prince so he can win over Princess Jasmine.
A Royal Dilemma
Little does Aladdin realize that the princess is looking for true love and not impressed with the field of royal suitors.
Can Aladdin win Jasmine’s heart as a street rat in princely clothes or fall flat off his magic carpet? Will the wise-cracking Genie ever gain his freedom or be doomed to delivering magic lamp one-liners? Only time on the Disney Fantasy will tell!
Enjoy an enchanting musical about growing up and staying young at heart, exclusively on the Disney Fantasy.
Ride of Their Lives
Discover a song-and-dance show about joining the grown-up world without giving up the joyful child inside us all.
The story begins with 3 teens—Kayla, Nicole and Brandon—heading off for a visit to Disneyland Resort in celebration of their high school graduation. Unsure of what the future holds, they make a wish to go on the “Rides of Our Lives” and an exhilarating journey ensues!
Treat for All Ages
Watch as the young trio’s adventure unfolds, guided by such beloved Disney Characters as Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Mulan, Hercules, Pinocchio, Timon and Pumbaa. And, with help from their fantastic new friends, the teens realize the meaning of being “young at heart” and the importance of play—no matter your age!
Magical Production
Bask in full-scale production numbers and special effects as Disney Wishes brings sheer glee to the stage. Discover original songs as well as classic Disney tunes—all performed with a captivating, contemporary twist.
Musical Highlights
The show’s musical numbers feature Characters from such beloved Disney films as:
Delight in this live stage spectacular—complete with laughs, stirring sentimentality and magical moments!
Enjoy a spellbinding musical about a workaholic father who reconnects with his daughter through a little Disney magic.
A Bit of Storybook Magic
Discover a heartfelt tale of a loving daughter determined to make her studious father see life beyond work. All it takes is a bit of faith and a dash of magic.
The story begins in the garden of Dr. Cornelius Greenaway, a brilliant botanist captivated with cultivating his precious plants. The good doctor is so passionate about his garden that he forgets what day it is—his daughter’s birthday!
That night, Sophia, his daughter makes an emotional wish—and something incredible happens: Genie from Disney's Aladdin comes to the rescue!
Joined by a host of Characters, Genie takes Dr. Greenaway on a magical ride into the world of Disney stories. Along the way, the doctor makes a personal discovery—magic isn't fantasy, but a remarkable reality that has touched both him and his daughter.
Beloved Disney Songs
Along with a stirring story, this modern-day fable has an exuberant original score. Delight in some of your favourite Disney Characters and most memorable songs from these film classics:
Behind The Scenes
Come along on this sentimental journey, complete with stunning effects and costumes. This production calls for more than 300 costumes and 200 wigs, as well as 6 massive high-definition digital projectors and nearly 200 moving scenic elements.
It’s a musical extravaganza that’s sure to be a long-time favourite for Guests of all ages!
Head Underground for libations, dancing and toasting “Cheerio!” in this British-mod nightclub.
Mind The Gap
Take The Tube—be transported to a nightclub in the midst of Piccadilly Circus in swinging 1970s-era London.
Inspired by London’s Underground subway, with its metropolitan vibe and iconic décor, this posh club is a hip retreat for adult Guests. Party late into the night on a dance floor complete with a stage-lit British Union flag. Mingle amidst mod furnishings, where a train route map is the carpet motif, the plush sofas resemble a train ticket pattern and red phone booths are peppered throughout the club.
The Tube is a scene to be seen. Grab your mates, latch onto a strap, laugh and groove at The Tube—a smashing good time!
A Taste of London
Savour British-themed libations at this fab nightclub inspired by the London subway.
The Tube’s circular bar, set under Big Ben’s clock face, features knowledgeable bartending blokes serving up a spirited menu of on-draught and bottled beers, mixed cocktails, hard liquor (or soft drinks), wines—even bubbly by the glass or celebratory bottles on ice.
Try absolutely splendid concoctions, such as:
Of course, if you fancy a cup of tea, you can choose from English Breakfast, Earl Grey and other posh beverages—served, if preferred, with milk.
Sing, dance, play games and enjoy live entertainment as a family at this high-energy entertainment venue.
At D Lounge, you’re the star, with family-friendly entertainment like karaoke, trivia game shows and dance parties. A colourful yet casual atmosphere and spacious, comfortable seating make this lounge the perfect gathering place for the whole clan.
Get Ready for a Rollicking Good Time
D Lounge invites parents and children to join in the magic together, with tons of fun-filled activities the whole family will love. Take to the stage and be part of the action or simply watch the merriment unfold. For specific activity details and times, check the Personal Navigator newsletter or Disney Cruise Line Navigator mobile app while onboard the ship.
Set your sights on this Art-Deco-inspired café and Internet hotspot. Enjoy coffee and pastries in the morning or a pre- or post-dinner cocktail at night. You can also connect wirelessly or view your photos available at Shutters via an onsite kiosk.
Sip a drink and sightsee from your seat at this chic sky bar serving sweeping views of the world's most scenic horizons.
Imbibe in a pre- or post-dinner cocktail at this sophisticated indoor and outdoor lounge situated between Palo and Remy.
Anchor yourself at this relaxing, adults-only, indoor/outdoor lounge overlooking Quiet Cove Pool. Find refuge with gourmet coffee, mixed drinks and baked goods, or simply peruse a magazine, watch the flat-screen TV or surf the Internet.
Ride a wave of relaxation at this open-air bar perched high on Deck 13. Offering commanding views of the sea, shore and sunset, this breezy hotspot is the perfect place to sip a cocktail or beverage and simply take it all in.
Swim against the tide at this laid-back bar located on Deck 12. Tucked beneath Goofy’s Sports Deck, this breezy spot bedecked in nautical touches is a great place to sip on a beverage while enjoying sweeping views of the sea, shore and sunset.
Toast to a good journey with a refreshing beverage at this sophisticated Art Deco retreat located in the grand Atrium. Serving cocktails, coffees, juices and sodas, this full-service bar is a great place to meet up with loved ones while at sea.
Live the Legend
The charming O’Gills Pub will have you feeling right at home—that is, if you live in Dublin.
This handsome pub, with dark woods, brass accents and 4-leaf clovers, is saturated in shades of green and flocked with shamrocks. It’s a boisterous, joyful tribute to traditional Irish street-corner pubs.
With plenty of room to spread out, converse and cheer your team on, O’Gills Pub is a place to grab a favorite refreshment, hang out, play board games or backgammon and catch live sporting events via satellite on high-definition televisions.
Aboard the Disney Fantasy and the Disney Magic, O'Gills Pub is a celebration of friends, fun and the Emerald Isle’s smiles.
Top O’ the Evening
O’Gills Pub is a beer drinker’s delight, featuring bracing beverages and custom cocktail concoctions.
This cheerful scene carries a wide selection of American, global and Irish beers; indeed, Ireland’s best ales, stouts and pilsners are here on draft, too. Do try the red lager made especially for the pub.
Relax a spell with a pint, a mug, a mixed or specialty drink—including O’Gills Pub’s private label Irish Cream—or, order the Blarney Stone Tasting Flight that includes Kilbeggan Irish Whisky and a steaming, rich cup of Irish coffee.
Be transported to Italy in this festive bar inspired by the country’s picturesque cities and decorative plazas.
Toast “Salute!” to La Bella Vita
Unwind Italian-style at this adults-only venue featuring a very merry-go-round Carosello bar.
This charming lounge, with its colourful bar modelled after a vintage carousel, is the perfect place for adults to relax after an action-packed day.
La Piazza is home to many enchanting touches:
La Piazza is sure to have you saying "salute!" as you celebrate another wonderful day—and fun-filled nights ahead.
Experience cocktails and leisure-time traditions elevated to an Italian art form.
Try a creative Campari cocktail concoction, Grappa fresh from Venice, a fizzy Prosecco Bellini or an award-winning Moretti or Peroni beer. Relish a real espresso, like you’d find in Italia—accompanied by an almond biscotti, of course!
Unwind at this romantic Champagne bar with elegant décor—it's an enchanted, effervescent delight.
Live the Fantasy
Discover a whimsical treat for the eyes and the palate at this elegant lounge.
Be inspired by this romantic, adults-only Champagne lounge, featuring Louis XIV chaises, candle-like lighting, intimate conversation nooks and countless brands of France’s most celebrated fizzy libation.
Cozy into a chic chaise longue and cradle a cognac or a favourite cocktail from the crystal-bubble embellished bar with a backdrop suggestive of a dressing-table jewellery box. Victorian furniture, luxe purple carpets, velvet-tufted walls, gilt-edged mirrors and a fleur de lis motif add to the rosy palette that furthers the reverie... and enhances the romance.
A Bit of the Bubbly
Taste true indulgence—Taittinger’s elite custom Champagne, created, bottled and private-labeled only for Ooh La La.
Savour the bar's exclusive pièce de résistance, the limited-edition cellar-keepsake is a Taittinger Nocturne featuring a gold-embossed label. Along with authentic French Champagne from vineyards in the Champagne-Ardenne region, Ooh La La serves enchanted rosés, sparkling wines, spirits, liqueurs, aperitifs, traditional bellini's and signature champagne cocktails, including:
Relax in a plush trés comfy couch and indulge in some Champagne fantastique!
Celebrate the legendary saga and its characters in an event of galactic proportions aboard Disney Cruise Line.
May The Force Sail With You
From January through April 2017, Disney Cruise Line Guests can enjoy the return of the popular Star Wars Day at Sea. Come aboard and experience the heroes, villains and sensational action of the saga up close.
Star Wars Day at Sea —available on select Caribbean cruises—combines the power of the Force and the magic of Disney—in an out-of-this-world adventure unlike any other!
As you enjoy your Caribbean cruise, you’ll be transported to “a galaxy far, far away” for an entire day of fun, including:
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will thrill all the younglings, Padawans and Jedi Masters in your family.
AquaDuck is an exciting "water coaster" located on Deck 12, Aft aboard the Disney Dream. Developed by Disney Imagineers, this elevated water coaster is the first of its kind at sea. The AquaDuck water coaster boasts a thrilling 4-deck drop and safely carries guests over the side of the ship and back.
During the ride, you will:
Riders should note that AquaDuck is designed for adults and children at least 42" or taller. Single riders must be at least 54” or taller. Children under 7 must ride with someone 14 years of age or older, provided the child is at least 42" tall. No snorkel equipment or swim goggles are allowed in the pool.
Mickey's Pool, one of 3 freshwater pools on the Disney Dream, is a Children's pool shaped like Mickey Mouse that's located on Deck 11, Midship. Designed for young kids, this sparkling pool features Mickey Mouse's happy face at the pool bottom and has a maximum depth of 2 feet.
While cooling off in Mickey's pool, children can safely splash and make friends during their cruise vacation. In addition, those who meet appropriate age and height restrictions can use the pool's slide.
Mickey's Pool and family-friendly Donald's Pool are both located in the same area between the forward and aft funnel. This provides an ideal situation for parents with children of varying ages who wish to explore both pools.
Crew Members host games and activities in the Mickey's Pool are at various times daily. Check the Personal Navigator once onboard for the most accurate activities schedule.
Suspended by a gigantic Mickey Mouse hand, the yellow slide at Mickey's Pool twists and turns, beginning one deck above the pool and splashing down right next to it—all the while allowing children an exciting and safe ride. A minimum height of 38 inches (3' 2") and a maximum height of 64 inches (5' 4") are required to use the slide.
Senses Spa & Salon offers therapeutic and beautifying personal care services for men and women in an impressive onboard retreat, spanning Decks 11 and 12, Forward of the ship. Boasting the ultimate in tranquillity, this immaculate setting offers spa treatments, salon services, teeth whitening, a traditional men’s barber shop, as well as luxurious spa villas – where individuals, couples and families can enjoy private rejuvenation.
Enjoy a fully loaded workout facility sporting numerous group exercise classes, weight machines and cardiovascular equipment.
Fitness centres aboard Disney ships are expansive, state-of-the-art exercise clubs offering stunning ocean views. Each adults-only facility features everything you need to work out while at sea, including:
Goofy's Sports Deck on the Disney Dream is an all ages, open-air activity centre located on Deck 13. Featuring a miniature golf course, virtual sports simulators and a basketball court, it's the perfect place for kids, teens and adults to partake in active recreational fun while onboard—and to enjoy the spectacular seaside views from high atop the ship. Other deck activities include ping pong, foosball and a walking track.
Luxuriate in some relaxing alone time at this refuge expressly for Guests 18 and over.
Sit back or splash it up at this family wading pool located on Deck 12, Forward aboard the Disney Fantasy and the Disney Dream.
Splash around, cool off and make new friends at this whimsical water play area for children 8 years of age and under.
One of 3 freshwater pools on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, Donald’s Pool is the place for family fun in the sun.
Fun is always in the works at this sprawling water playground sure to delight every member of the family!