With the recent announcements about the upcoming Disney Wish, it’s an exciting time for Disney Cruise Line fans. If you are looking to book your first cruise with Disney Cruise Line, you might be wondering what makes sailing on one of their ships so magical. Let’s take a look at what you can expect when you head out to sea with Disney Cruise Line in the upcoming years.
Stateroom Amenities
One of your first considerations when booking a cruise is where you are going to stay. With Disney Cruise Line, you’ll enjoy an excellent choice of staterooms. Regardless of your budget and travel party size, you’ll find something that’s suitable for your needs. On some of the ships, even the interior staterooms benefit from magical portholes, where you’ll get to take a peek outside and see what’s going on in the world around you. If you are heading to sea on a special trip, consider upgrading to a concierge stateroom, which benefits from additional amenities and services. One of the highlights of the upcoming Disney Wish is the two-story Tower Suite, which is located in the ship’s funnel. It looks absolutely incredible from the initial concept art and would make for the vacation of a lifetime for your family.
Dining
The dining options onboard Disney Cruise Line really set it apart from other cruise lines today. You’ll enjoy rotational dining, one of my favorite parts of the dining experience, where you will visit a new restaurant each evening. At the beginning of your cruise you will receive a dining schedule and then each night, you, your table-mates and servers will rotate between the highly-themed restaurants, such as Tiana’s Place, Rapunzel’s Royal Table, and Animator’s Palate. With the Disney Wish, we are excited to see the addition of Worlds of Marvel, where you’ll enjoy a superhero adventure as you dine, and Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure! Your children won’t mind sitting through dinner each night with the adults, as there’s so much going on to keep them entertained and better yet, if you choose to dine late, your children can be picked up from your table by the Oceaneer Counselors around 9:15 pm which allows you to enjoy the remainder of your meal kid free so you can linger over your dessert or maybe a nice glass of wine.
Entertainment
While you may think that Disney Cruise Line is mainly for families with young children, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Disney Cruise Line really does offer something for everyone. Even if you stayed on the ship for the whole of your cruise, you’d never be bored between the spa, fitness center, water slides, pools, and full activity program. With the Disney Wish, we can’t wait to head on the first-ever Disney attraction at sea, the Aqua Mouse. Kids can enjoy heading to the Kids Clubs, which offer immersive experiences featuring many of their favorite Disney characters. Each night, you’ll want to visit the onboard theater to witness a live Disney production, such as Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular, where you’ll feel like you are on Broadway watching a show. Of all the entertainment, one of the most spectacular experiences is watching the fireworks display at sea! It really is a special moment that might bring a tear to your eye!
Magical Disney Touches
What sets Disney Cruise Line apart is, of course, the addition of the beloved Disney characters on the ships. Each day, you’ll have the chance to meet your favorite characters in meet and greets and various activities. On top of that, as you explore the ship, you’ll notice hundreds of hidden Disney touches. However, for adults, you’ll be impressed by how sophisticated the ship is. From the moment you walk into the atrium for the first time, you won’t want to get off the ship.
Castaway Cay
If you choose to sail with Disney Cruise Line from Port Canaveral or other US ports, almost all cruises spend a day at Castaway Cay. Located in the Bahamas, this private island is only visited by Disney Cruise Line, and it will be one of the highlights of your cruise. Whether you want to sit on the beach all day or enjoy water-based adventures, kids and adults alike will remember their day at Castaway Cay forever. For travelers without kids, there’s an adults-only beach, so you can enjoy a relaxing day in paradise.
Seasonal Sailings and Special Itineraries
One of the reasons that so many people return to Disney Cruise Line over and again is their special sailings and seasonal celebrations. Keep an eye out to see where the ships are sailing each year, as they usually head over to Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Panama Canal. On top of that, you’ll find themed cruises such as the Marvel Day at Sea, Star Wars Day at Sea, Halloween Cruises, and Holiday Cruises.
With so much to see and do on a Disney Cruise Line sailing, it’s no surprise they have gathered such a loyal fan base over the years. Whether you are just looking to take a short cruise to test the waters or head out on a longer adventure, there are many different itineraries to choose from to fit your vacation needs. In 2022, we are excited to welcome the Disney Wish to the fleet, which will be another fantastic addition to Disney Cruise Line’s offerings.
