A Disney Cruise is fun for all ages. Today we are exploring specifically how children will have the time of their lives on a Disney Cruise. These 5 features make a Disney Cruise even more fun for children.
Dedicated Children Clubs
Each ship has dedicated children’s areas, for guests up to age 17. Learn more about the rooms and activities offered (subject to change).
- Up to age 3, children can visit it’s a small world nursery especially for little ones.
- For children ages 3-12, and their parents will enjoy the benefit of the Disney’s Oceaneer Club. Children will have the chance to play with dress up, on playgrounds, see their favorite Characters and more Parents or caregivers will enjoy some alone time while knowing their children are in good hands and having fun. Plus, explore the Disney’s Oceaneer Lab as well.
- For the tweens in your life, aged 11-14, enjoy Edge. The space includes TV’s, video games plus games and activities.
- For teen in your life, aged 14-17, enjoy Vibe. This space is dedicated for teenagers to hang out with activities and amenities that include teen-only dances, karaoke and more.
Water Features
Children love to swim and each Disney ship provides a children’s pool, family pool and a water slide. Plus, for little guests (up to age 3), enjoy a splash play area. On limited ships also find: AquaDuck water coaster, AquaDunk thrill side, AquaLad water play area and a pool area in Vibe (teen-exclusive pool).
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
On board all ships, guests can find a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Here, young guests can be transformed into a Disney Diva, Fairy-Tale Princess, noble knight or sea-loving captain. Also consider having your little one get a special pirate makeover for pirates night. This experience will make your child feel like a star. Packages start at just $19.95 (for the Royal Knight Package) and continue up from there.
Characters
Disney isn’t Disney without Character sightings and meet and greets, both are available on Disney cruise ships. Characters can look forward to meeting (subject to change): Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Chip ‘n Dale, Goofy, Pluto, Cinderella, Jake, Doc McStuffins and Sofia the First. Your Personal Navigator can provide times & locations of Character meet & greets. However on all ships, characters will be found in: Lobby Atrium, Gangway, Disney’s Oceaneer Lab and Disney’s Oceaneer Club. Plus, be sure to catch the final farewell of your cruise ship which gives an additional opportunity to see Characters before you leave.
Buena Vista Theatre
Find Buena Vista Theatre on all Disney cruise ships. Watch classic and current Disney films. This includes first-run movies. If you are planning an upcoming cruise, skip the movies for new Disney releases at home, as they may be available for free on the ship.
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