Everything You Need To Know About the Disney Fantasy
Is the Caribbean calling your name? Then get ready to set sail with Disney Cruise Line aboard the stunning ship – Disney Fantasy. This ship’s primary itineraries focus on 7-day sailings to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. The Fantasy was built in 2014 and features 14 decks of nautical fun that will add a big sprinkling of pixie dust to your time at sea!
Let’s take a closer look at this stunning ship!
Welcome Aboard!
The moment you arrive at the Disney Fantasy you’ll know that you’re someplace extra special. Crew members will be in the stunning main atrium to welcome passengers by name. A bronze sculpture of Minnie Mouse takes center stage in the lobby. The Art-Nouveau design complete with stained glasses chandelier is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
But that’s not all! Across the Disney Fantasy’s 14 decks you’ll find enchanting entertainment, spacious staterooms, interactive youth clubs, adult-exclusive areas, pools & recreation and so much more!
Image Credit: Disney
Staterooms
The Disney Fantasy has 1,250 staterooms. The different types of accommodation you’ll find on board are as follows:
- Standard Inside Stateroom*
- Sleeps 3 to 4
- Bed Configurations: Queen bed, single sleeper sofa and upper-berth pull down bed
- Views: Magical Porthole with real-time views.
- Deluxe Inside Stateroom
- Sleeps 3 to 4
- Bed configurations: Queen bed, single sleeper sofa and upper pull down bed
- Views: Magical Portholes with real-time views.
- Deluxe Oceanview Inside Stateroom
- Sleeps 3 to 4
- Bed Configurations: Queen bed, single sleeper sofa and upper-berth pull-down bed
- Views: 1 or 2 porthole windows some with obstructed views.
- Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom
- Sleeps 3 to 5
- Bed Configurations: Queen Bed, single sleeper sofa, wall pull-down bed (in most) or upper-berth pull-down bed (in some)
- Views: 1 to 2 porthole windows with built in seating.
- Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
- Sleeps 3 to 4
- Bed Configuration: Queen bed, single sleeper sofa and upper berth pull-down bed
- Views: Private Verandah
- Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
- Sleeps 4 to 5
- Bed Configuration: Queen bed, single sleeper sofa, wall pull-down bed and upper-berth pull down bed
- Views: Private Verandah.
- Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
- Sleeps 5
- Bed Configuration: Queen bed, double sleeper sofa and upper berth pull-down bed
- Views: Private verandah with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Concierge One Bedroom
- Bed Configuration: Queen bed, double sleeper sofa and wall pull-down single bed in living room
- View: Private verandah with floor-to-ceiling windows in main living room.
- Concierge Royal Suite With Verandah
- Sleeps 5
- Bed Configuration: One bedroom with queen bed, wall pull-down double bed and wall pull-down single bed in living room
- View: Private verandah with floor-to-ceiling windows in the main living space.
Dining
All Disney Cruise Line sailings offer rotational dining. This allows guests to enjoy themed dining experiences will on board. Your party AND your service team rotate to a different table service restaurant each night. Rotational Dining eateries aboard the Disney Fantasy are as follows:
- Animators Palette- Step inside a colorful restaurant filled with everything you would expect to find inside an animator’s studio. Character sketches, maquettes, light boxes, paint brushes, colored pencils, computer work stations and other tools of the animation trade delightfully decorate the venue, and scenes and characters from popular Disney films adorn the walls—creating a one-of-a-kind ambience sure to captivate the entire family.
- Located on Deck 3
- Cuisine: Pacific Island foods, Asian cooking and fresh California fare.
- Enchanted Garden- Dine in a serene splendor that recalls an elegant conservatory amid the foothills in France. The restaurant is home to custom-glass flower lights, white trellises, ornamental posts and—at the center—a delightful 7-foot tall cascading fountain featuring a fanciful stone cherub Mickey Mouse.
- Located on Deck 2
- Cuisine: Flavors from around the world inspired by the French Gardens of Versailles
- Royal Court – Dining inside Royal Court places you and your family in the heart of a lavish Disney fairytale. It should come as no surprise that much of the restaurant’s wondrous design is modeled after classic Disney animated films, including Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty and Beauty and the Beast.
- Located on Deck 3
- Cuisine: French and American Cuisine
Casual Dining
- Cabanas- Cabanas is a unique, free-flowing restaurant serving up mouthwatering specialties made to order.
- Location: Deck 11
- Cuisine: American, diverse fare
- Type: Quick service for breakfast and lunch.
- Flo’s Cafe- Make a pit stop at this outdoor eatery, home to 3 food stations—Luigi’s Pizza, Tow Mater’s Grill and Fillmore’s Favorites—inspired by Disney·Pixar’s Cars.
- Location: Deck 11
- Cuisine: American
- Type: Quick Service
- Eye Scream Treats, Frozone Treats – These poolside spots mix up refreshing, frozen-fruit smoothies for the entire family to enjoy—morning, noon and night!
- Location: Deck 11
- Cuisine: Snacks
- Type: Quick Service
- Sweet on You- Savor the flavors… indulge in delightfully decadent frozen desserts and other sweet treats!
- Location: Deck 11
- Cuisine: Snacks
- Type: Quick Service.
Adult Exclusive Dining
If you’re an avid Disney cruiser, you may be familiar with the exquisite Italian cuisine at Palo. But did you know adults can also treat their tastebuds to carefully crafted French-inspired fare surrounded by elegant, Parisian décor inspired by Ratatouille at Remy? Be sure to make a reservation for one of the two adults-only dining experiences aboard the Disney Fantasy!
For late-night drinks, dancing and entertainment, Explore Europa, an adults-only area that is home to a collection of lounges and bars featuring La Piazza, O’Gills Pub, Ooh La La Lounge, The Tube, and Skyline.
- Palo – Palo serves an adult-exclusive restaurant serving Italian fare in an intimate setting amid stunning seaside views.
- Location: Deck 12
- Cuisine: Northern Italian fare
- Type: Adult-exclusive, table Service,
- Additional charges apply.
- Remy- A French-inspired menu featuring superior seasonal ingredients ensures dining at Remy is always a first-rate gastronomic affair.
- Location: Deck 12
- Cuisine: French Fare
- Type: Adult-exclusive, table service
- Additional Charges apply
Lounges
- D Lounge- Sing, dance, play games and enjoy live entertainment as a family at this high-energy entertainment venue.
- Location: Deck 4
- Fare: Drinks, smoothies, soda
- Type: Family-friendly
- Vista Cafe- Set your sights on this Art-Deco-inspired café. Enjoy coffee and pastries in the morning or a pre- or post-dinner cocktail at night.
- Location: Deck 4
- Fare: Coffee and pastries in the morning, drinks at night
- Type: Family-friendly/ Adult-exclusive after hours
- Cove Cafe – Escape to a getaway for coffee or drinks amidst laid-back sophistication and a touch of tropical bliss.
- Location: Deck 11
- Fare: Drinks
- Type: Bar Service, adult-exclusive
- Currents- 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.
- Location: Deck 13
- Fare: Drinks
- Type: Bar Service, adult-exclusive
- Skyline – Sip a drink and sightsee from your seat at this chic sky bar serving sweeping views of the world’s most scenic horizons.
- Location: Deck 4
- Fare: Drinks
- Type: Adult-exclusive
- The Tube- Head Underground for libations, dancing and toasting “Cheerio!” in this British-mod nightclub.
- Location: Deck 4
- Fare: Drinks
- Type: Adult Exclusive
- O’Gills Pub– Share a pint and watch all your sports teams on TV at this rollicking, shamrock-sprinkled Irish pub and sports bar.
- Location: Deck 4
- Fare: Drinks
- Type: Adult- Exclusive
- Ooh La La – Unwind at this romantic Champagne bar with elegant décor—it’s an enchanted, effervescent delight.
- Location: Deck 4
- Fare: Drinks
- Type: Adult-Exclusive
- Meridian – Imbibe in a pre- or post-dinner cocktail at this sophisticated indoor and outdoor lounge situated between Palo and Remy.
- Location: Deck 12
- Fare: Drinks
- Type: Adult Exclusive
- Bon Voyage Lounge – 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.
- Location Deck 3
- Fare: Drinks
- Type: Adult-exclusive
- La Piazza – Be transported to Italy in this festive bar inspired by the country’s picturesque cities and decorative plazas.
- Location: Deck 4
- Fare: Drinks
- Type: Adult-Exclusive
Broadway-Style Entertainment
Don’t miss an evening of unbelievable sights and indescribable feelings at “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular.” You can also catch a showing of “Disney’s Believe,” a heartwarming story of a family who comes together through the power of Disney magic, or enjoy the tale of two sisters from Arendelle who discover that some people are worth melting for in “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular.”
- Disney’s Aladdin,A Musical Spectacular- Enjoy an uproarious live performance based on the Disney animated classic…
- LOCATION: Deck 3,
- Walt Disney Theatre
- Disney’s Believe – Enjoy a spellbinding musical about a workaholic father who reconnects with his daughter through a little Disney magic.
- LOCATION: Deck 3,
- Walt Disney Theatre
- Frozen, A Musical Spectacular – Be enchanted as the magic of Frozen springs to life before your eyes in this musical extravaganza inside the Walt Disney Theatre—now playing on the Disney Wonder and the Disney Fantasy.
- LOCATION: Deck 3,
- Walt Disney Theatre
Photo: DCL
- Sailing Away Deck Party -Jumpstart your vacation to lively beats and interactive dance numbers at this deck party extravaganza.
- LOCATION: Deck 11
- Fireworks at Sea
- LOCATION: Deck 11
Credit: Disney
Character Experiences (on Select Itineraries)
Be on the lookout! You may see some familiar Disney characters on board. You’ll find them posing for photos, playing in the Oceaneers Club and at fabulous season events!
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Midship Detective Agency
Don’t miss this Disney Fantasy Scavenger Hunt. The Midship Detective Agency is a fun-filled mission that the whole family can enjoy. Help Mickey and his pals solve a mystery while exploring interactive artwork on a self-guided journey around the ship. Can you discover whodunit?
Additional Activities Aboard the Disney Fantasy
- “it’s a small world” Nursery – Kids can romp, rest and do everything in between at this internationally themed childcare center.
- Location: Deck 5
- Good For: Kids Exclusive, Preschoolers, Kids
- Disney’s Oceaneer Club – Children 3 to 12 years old can interact with Disney characters—and each other—as they explore multi-themed magical lands.
- Location: Deck 5
- Good For: Kids Exclusive, Preschoolers, Kids
- Disney’s Oceaneer Lab – Children 3 to 12 years old can play and learn at sea through imaginative themed activities and games, offered daily.
- Location: Deck 5
- Good For: Kids Exclusive, Preschoolers, Kids
- Vibe – At this teens-exclusive space, chill out, listen to music, watch TV, play group games and more with cruisers your age.
- Location: Deck 5
- Good For: Teen Exclusive, Teens
- Edge: Hey tweens, have a blast playing games, watching movies and engaging in creative activities with other cruisers your age!
- Location: Deck 13 – Funnel
- Good For: Tween Exclusive
Recreation: Pools
- Mickey’s Pool and Slide – A fun Mickey design, a winding waterslide and a shallow depth make this pool a splashing good time for kids.
- LOCATION: Deck 11
- Donald’s Pool – One of 3 freshwater pools on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, Donald’s Pool is the place for family fun in the sun.
- LOCATION: Deck 11
- Quiet Cove Pool – Luxuriate in some relaxing alone time at this refuge expressly for Guests 18 and over.
- LOCATION: Deck 11
- GOOD FOR: Adult-exclusive with two nearby whirlpool spas
- AquaDuck (Water Coaster) – Get ready for a quacking good time as you careen through a water-gushing acrylic tube that takes you all over the ship!
- LOCATION: Deck 12
- AquaLab (Splash Zone) – Fun is always in the works at this sprawling water playground sure to delight every member of the family!
- LOCATION: Deck 12
- Nemo’s Reef (Splash Zone) – Splash around, cool off and make new friends at this whimsical water play area for children 8 years of age and under.
- LOCATION: Deck 12
- Funnel Puddle (Splash Zone) – Sit back or splash it up at this family wading pool located on Deck 12, Forward aboard the Disney Fantasy and the Disney Dream.
- LOCATION: Deck 12
- Satellite Falls – Move in your own tranquil orbit at this adult-exclusive wading pool aboard the Disney Fantasy and the Disney Dream.
- LOCATION: Deck 13
- GOOD FOR: Adult-exclusive
- INCLUDES: Wading pool and sun deck
Photo: Disney
Spa & Fitness Aboard the Disney Fantasy
- Senses Spa – Enjoy this impressive retreat at sea, offering the following therapeutic and beautifying personal care services for both men and women:
- Spa Treatments – massages, body wraps, facials, aromatherapy and much more
- Salon Services – teeth whitening, manicures, pedicures, hairstyling and traditional men’s grooming services
- Luxurious Spa Villas – private rejuvenation destination for individuals, couples and families
- Chill Spa – an oasis for teens ages 13 to 17
- The Rejuvenation Spa – a haven of vitality, offering a complimentary 30-minute consultation to determine which of the 4 groundbreaking, nonsurgical treatments are right for you
- Fitness Center – Fitness centers aboard Disney ships are expansive, state-of-the-art exercise clubs offering stunning ocean views. Each facility features everything you need to work out during your voyage, including:
- Cardiovascular equipment, treadmills and ellipticals
- Weight machines
- Aerobics, yoga, Pilates instruction and more (based on availability and subject to change)
- Personal training sessions (based on availability, extra fee applies and pricing subject to change)
- Goofy’s Sports Deck – This open-air activity center features a miniature golf course, virtual sports simulators and a basketball court.
- Location: Deck 13
- Preschoolers, Families, Kids, Teens, Tweens
Shopping
Shop Disney Cruise Line Exclusive Merchandise including collectibles, nautical apparel, designer handbags, jewelery and more!
Locations Include:
- Mickey’s Mainsail – Drop anchor at Mickey’s Mainsail to find specially-designed Disney Cruise Line merchandise, costumes and accessories—for whatever floats your boat!
- Sea Treasures – Chart a course for Sea Treasures featuring nautical apparel and signature Disney Cruise Line collectibles that can only be found aboard our ships.
- White Caps – White Caps is your one-stop sea-going shop, stocked with everything from sundries and fragrances to designer handbags and fine jewelry.
- BVLGARI – Discover the timeless elegance of one of the world’s most storied jewelers. Each masterfully crafted item takes a contemporary twist on iconic design, resulting in wearable works of art that are often bold—sometimes sublime—but always unmistakably Bvlgari.
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique – Book an appointment at this enchanted salon where kids arrive as themselves and leave as a princess, knight or sea captain
- Shutters Photography Shop – Snap up cameras and equipment, view your cruise photos, create albums and arrange private portrait sessions at our onboard photo shop.
- Vista Gallery – Visit the Vista Gallery to view Disney Cruise Line art by some legendary Disney artists and collectibles featuring many of your favorite Disney Characters!
Credit: Disney
Disney Fantasy Itineraries and Dates
6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral with stops in Costa Maya and Cozumel
- April 23 – April 29, 2023
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral With Stops in Cozumel, George Town, Falmouth and Disney Castaway Cay
- March 11 – March 18, 2023
- April 8 – April 15, 2023
- November 4 – November 11, 2023
- December 30, 2023 – January 6, 2024
- March 9 – March 16, 2024
- March 23 – March 30, 2024
- April 6 – April 13, 2024
- April 20 – April 27, 2024
- May 4 – May 11, 2024
- May 18 – May 24, 2024
7-NIght Eastern Caribbean Sailings from Port Canaveral with stops in Tortola, St. Thomas and Disney Castaway Cay
- April 1 – April 8, 2023
- April 29 – May 6, 2023
- March 16 – March 24, 2024
- March 30 – April 6, 2024
- April 13 – April 20, 2024
- April 27 – May 4, 2024
- May 11 – May 18, 2024
- May 25 – June 1, 2024
7- Night Eastern Caribbean Sailings from Port Canaveral with Stops in Tortola, San Juan and Disney Castaway Cay
- March 18 – March 25, 2023
5- Night Silver Anniversary Bahamian Sailing from Port Canaveral with 2 Stops at Disney Castaway Cay and a stop at Nassau
- July 8 – July 13, 2023
6- Night Silver Anniversary Western Caribbean Sailing from Port Canaveral with stops in Cozumel, George Town and Disney Castaway Cay
- July 23 – July 29, 2023
7-NIght Silver Anniversary Eastern Caribbean Sailings from Port Canaveral with stops in Tortola, St. Thomas and Disney Castaway Cay
- May 23 – May 30, 2023
- May 27 – June 3, 2023
- June 10 – June 17, 2023
- June 24 – July 1, 2023
- August 5 – August 12, 2023
- September 2- September 9, 2023
7-NIght Silver Anniversary Eastern Caribbean Sailings from Port Canaveral with stops in St. Maarten, San Juan and Disney Castaway Cay\
- July 29 – August 5, 2023
7-Night Silver Anniversary Western Caribbean Sailings from Port Canaveral with stops in Cozumel, George Town, Falmouth and Disney Castaway Cay
- May 6 – May 13, 2023
- May 20 – May 27, 2023
- July 1 – July 8, 2023
- August 12 – August 19, 2023
- August 26 – September 2, 2023
10-Night Silver Anniversary Southern Caribbean Cruise form Port Canaveral with stops in Aruba, Bonaire, Antigua, St. Thomas and Disney Castaway Cay
- July 13 – July 23, 2023
7-NIght Pixar Day at Sea Eastern Caribbean Sailings from Port Canaveral with stops in Tortola, St. Thomas and Disney Castaway Cay
- March 4 – March 11, 2023
- January 6 – January 13, 2024
- January 20 – January 27, 2024
- February 3 – February 10, 2024
- February 17 – February 24, 2024
- March 2 – March 9, 2024
7-Night Pixar Day at Sea Western Caribbean Sailings from Port Canaveral with stops in Cozumel, George Town, Falmouth and Disney Castaway Cay
- February 25 – March 4, 2023
- January 13 – January 20, 2024
- January 27 – February 3, 2024
- February 10 – February 17, 2024
- February 24 – March 2, 2024
(Kent Phillips, photographer)
6-Night Halloween on the High Seas Western Caribbean Sailing from Port Canaveral with stops in Cozumel, George Town, Disney Castaway Cay
- September 17 – September 23, 2023
7-Night Halloween on the High Seas Eastern Caribbean Sailings from Port Canaveral with stops in Tortola, St. Thomas and Disney Castaway Cay
- September 30 – October 7, 2023
- October 14 – October 23, 2023
- October 28 – November 4, 2023
7-Night Halloween on the High Seas Western Caribbean Sailings from Port Canaveral with stops in Philipsburg and San Juan
- September 23 – September 20, 2023
7-Night Halloween on the High Seas Western Caribbean Sailings from Port Canaveral with stops in Cozumel, George Town, Falmouth and Disney Castaway Cay
- October 7- October 14, 2023
- October 21 – 28, 2023
Credit: Disney
7-Night Very Merrytime Eastern Caribbean Sailings from Port Canaveral with stops in Tortola, St. Thomas and Disney Castaway Cay
- November 11 – November 18, 2023
- November 25 – December 2, 2023
- December 9 -December 16, 2023
- December 23 – December 30, 2023
7-Night Halloween on the High Seas Western Caribbean Sailings from Port Canaveral with stops in Cozumel, George Town, Falmouth and Disney Castaway Cay
- November 18 – November 25, 2023
- December 2- December 9, 2023
- December 16 – December 23, 2023
Bermuda
Image Credit: Disney Cruise Line
8- Night Bermuda and Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral with stops in King’s Wharf, Castaway Cay, Nassau
- April 15 – April 23, 2023
- September 9 – September 17, 2023
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