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Of all Disney Fantasy cruise ship cabins, 88% are outside (including 21 Suites, 881 Balcony rooms, 191 Oceanview), and 150 are Inside (19 of which are Deluxe). The number of all cabin categories is 31, including the "Guaranteed" categories VGT-Balcony, OGT-Oceanview, and IGT-Inside.

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All Disney Fantasy rooms have queen bed (ample under-bed storage space, Posturepedic Sealy mattresses, deluxe bedding sets /Egyptian cotton linens), wardrobe, bathroom (vanity, sink, bathtub, shower, hairdryer), H20+ spa products (shampoo, conditioner, moisturizing body butter), living area (separated by curtain, sofa, desk, built-in drawer dresser), 22-inch smart HDTV, iPod station, refrigerator, electronic safe box (in the closet), direct-dial phone (voice mail), full mirror, individual air-conditioning. Some staterooms have additional upper/bunk bed (Pullman) for 4th person.

All Disney Fantasy Suites enjoy the following perks (bonus amenities and services): Disney theme artworks, marble bathrooms, upgraded bath products, robes/slippers), luxury mattresses and bedding sets (incl feather duvets, pillow menu), daily food (canapes, fruits), console gaming table, 2 large TVs, BlueRay/DVD /CD player (with media library), board games, priority services (check-in, Disney Fantasy cruise itinerary ports of call tendering), access to exclusive areas (Concierge Lounge and sun deck), free Internet, pre-dinner cocktails. Suite passengers also enjoy concierge services: (Disney cruise shore excursions booking, specialty dining-nursery-spa reservations, special requests, private parties/celebrations planning and assistance, in-room dining (all main restaurants menus).

All balcony rooms feature a private veranda with sliding doors (kid-proof locks), plexiglass railings, outdoor deck furniture (2 chairs, 1 small table). Categories 6A-6B have wall balconies, while categories 5A-5B-5C are with plexiglass. Staterooms 5188 and 5688 (deck 5 aft location) are with very small (triangle-shaped) balconies. Family Verandah rooms (category 3A are with concierge service) have a queen (or 2 twin beds), a hidden bunk bed, larger living area (double sofa /convertible), split bathroom. Category 4E-Family Deluxe (deck 5 location) are with expanded balconies (twice bigger than normal balconies) but are open to views from above.

Royal Suites have a master bedroom (plus hidden in the wall double pull-down and single pull-down bed), master bathroom (dual sinks, closet, whirlpool bathtub), large living room, dining area (pantry, wet bar), guest bathroom (shower, sink, WC), floor-ceiling windows, wrap-around private balcony (whirlpool bathtub).

1-Bedroom Suites have a master bedroom/bathroom, living room (double sofa bed /convertible), dining room, guest bathroom, expanded balcony.

Oceanview cabins have large-size Porthole Window. Of those, categories 9C-9D are with obstructed view (due to lifeboats). Of the Family Oceanviews, category 8A is the largest.

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"Secret Balcony cabins" (aft on decks 5-7-8-9) are in Category 7A but with a slightly obstructed view due to deck location (at the ship's stern). They are the last in the rows of categories 5 and 6. Their balconies are with Plexiglas railings and some have connecting door (to an adjacent category 5 or 6 balconies).

There are 2 aft-facing (numbers 5188 and 5688) rooms with no obstructed view but very small balcony (triangular). Being too small for a chair, they have built-in benches (sitting 2 people). Each cabin connects to an adjacent handicap 9A room (numbers 5186 and 5686), but the balconies are not connecting.

With minor obstruction are numbers 8022 (connecting), 8164, 8520 (connecting), 8662, 7022, 7170 (connecting), 7520, 7668 (connecting), 9012, 9152 (connecting), 9164, 9512, 9652 (connecting), 9664. With significant obstruction are numbers 5024, 5524, 6178 (connecting), 6678 (connecting), 7182, 7680, 8176 (connecting), 8674 (connecting). With small balconies are numbers 5188 and 5688 (both connecting).

"Connecting Balcony cabins" are most adjacent balcony staterooms (excepting on deck 10 / with steel dividers). These balconies can be connected by folding back their dividing panels. To connect these balconies, contact your cabin attendant; to unlock the divider. Once opened, these pairs of rooms share a long (double) balcony. If you have group-booked cabins, you can unlock all dividers and make a very long one.

Category 8A (Deluxe Family Oceanview) are all 12 staterooms with 2 large porthole windows but without split bathrooms. Four of these 8As are also known as “mini-suites” because are oversized and wall-divided into 2 (not completely separate by curtain or door) rooms. The “mini-suite” 8As have triple occupancy and no split bathroom. Their bathrooms are small (sink, WC, bathtub/shower). These cabins are with 2 TVs (facing the bed and the single sofabed). They are also connecting (max capacity 6 persons). Cabin numbers are 5020-5022 (connecting) and 5520-5522 (connecting).

Another eight 8As feature open-floor plans. They are also oversized and laid out as an L-shaped room (no divider).  Their capacity is 4 persons, and some cabins have a support (floor-ceiling ) pole in their center. Bathrooms are large and square-shaped, no split and without bathtub (have curtained shower). The open-floor 8As numbers are 5018, 5518, 6012, 6014 (connecting, support pole), 6016 (connecting, support pole), 6510, 6512 (connecting, support pole), 6514 (connecting, support pole).

Suite 12000 is located between both Royal Suites. A hallway leads to a foyer with doors connecting to Royal Suites, then is Suite 12000's entry door. This suite has the biggest balcony in its category and faces forward. However, its balcony's outer part is not private (can be seen from Deck 13 above).

Disney Fantasy ship's smallest (and cheapest) "cabins for families of 5" are Category 8 ("Deluxe Family Oceanview"). However, it's always cheaper to book 2 connecting cabins (Category 11 "Standard Inside"). Also, consider the option of booking 2x Category 9 ("Deluxe Oceanview") or 2x Category 10 ("Deluxe Inside") cabins (larger and with 2 full bathrooms).

For families of 6+, the only option is booking 2 cabins as none of the ship's categories accommodates more than 5 passengers (suites included).

"Cabin upgrade" is an option when you book a low-priced "guarantee" category and hope for a category upgrade. Booking “guarantee” stateroom means you get at least this category, but you're not assigned to a specific cabin, Disney just guarantees you a room (at this category rate) and waits to see how the bookings go. As most people book the cheapest cabins, they often sell out. In such cases, Disney may offer cabin upgrades to passengers with first booked lower fare, thus making cheaper cabins available for new customers. You can also request a cabin upgrade upon check-in (at the cruise terminal). Depending on bookings, Disney sometimes upgrades cabins for a fee, but it's usually less expensive than if that category was originally booked.

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Disney Fantasy Cruise Staterooms – The Ultimate Guide

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Which Disney Fantasy Stateroom should you choose? Once you have decided that you are going on a Disney cruise the next big decision that you have to make is which of the Disney Fantasy Cruise Staterooms you are going to choose.

It really is essential to understand exactly what each Disney cruise stateroom category offers.

Then you can start to learn which are the best rooms on the Disney Fantasy cruise ship.

Disney Fantasy Staterooms

There are many things to consider in your choice of Disney Fantasy Cruise Stateroom. It can all get a bit confusing so we will break it down so that you can have all the information that you need to make the best choice.

Here you will have everything that you need to make the right choice of Disney Fantasy Cruise Stateroom. We have included lots of Disney Fantasy pictures and videos to help you make your choice of stateroom.

Even though we refer to the Disney Fantasy throughout this article, everything here applies to the Disney Dream.

The Disney Dream and the Fantasy are identical in their structure and design. So you can use this guide for Disney Dream staterooms too.

If you want even more detail on the Disney Fantasy verandah staterooms then get this guide .

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How Much Does a Disney Fantasy Cruise Stateroom Cost?

Let’s start with the bottom line. Money. The choice of Disney cruise stateroom is usually going to be dictated by your vacation budget.

Staterooms on the Disney Fantasy vary a lot in price.

So just how much does your choice of Disney Fantasy Cruise Staterooms matter to your vacation budget? All prices depend upon the season, the exact cruise taken, and the date that you booked.

However, as a very rough guide here are some approximate prices that you would pay for on average stateroom for two adults on the Disney Fantasy for a 7-night cruise in January 2021.

As we said, these prices are pretty approximate but will give you an idea of how prices vary between stateroom categories.

An Interior Stateroom will start at around the $3700 mark for two adults for 7 nights.

If you want an upgrade to an Ocean View the cheapest one will start around $3900 for 7 nights.

Within these 2 categories, you can expect variations of up to $200 or $300 depending upon where the Interior or Oceanview Staterooms are located on the Disney Fantasy.

The price difference between an Inside and an Outside Stateroom on the Disney Fantasy is often in the range of $200 to $300 for two adults.

The Interior Staterooms are very popular on the Disney Fantasy and the Dream as they have the virtual porthole feature. Often you can get an Oceanview Stateroom for not much more money than an Interior.

Disney Fantasy Oceanview Staterooms with Verandah start at around $4700 for 7 nights for 2 people. The price range of staterooms with a Verandah on the Disney Fantasy usually varies by up to $700 depending upon the type of cabin you choose.

There are a number of different types of Verandah stateroom and this reflects the big price difference. Some Verandah Staterooms on the Disney Fantasy are up to 50 square feet larger than others. Some have obstructed views from the balcony. This will all reflect in the price difference.

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As you would expect, the Disney Fantasy Concierge Staterooms are the most expensive on the ship. They start at around $9,600 for 2 people for 7 nights but can be considerably more.

The One Bedroom Concierge Suites are available for around $12,800 and upwards.

If you want the ultimate in luxury and your wallet will stand it you can book the Concierge Royal Suite on the Disney Fantasy. You will be around $25,000 poorer even if you just have 2 guests in the stateroom.

All of these price guides are approximate and are for 2 people. If you want to add two or even three more guests (some staterooms sleep up 5) they will be a fixed price to add. Additional guests are proportionally cheaper than the first 2 guests.

As you can see prices for each stateroom on the Disney Fantasy vary a lot. Unless you are a Concierge guest you will be enjoying exactly the same facilities on the ship whether you pay for an Inside Stateroom or a Verandah Stateroom.

This guide will help you to decide whether a more expensive stateroom is worth it for you and your family.

Want to know the essential things to pack – read What Not to Forget on a Disney Cruise

Why Are Disney Staterooms Nicer Than Most Cruise Lines?

There are many good things about Disney cruise staterooms compared to other cruise lines.

Size: The first consideration is that size really does matter and Disney cruise staterooms are pretty much the largest in the industry in their class.

Disney Fantasy Inside Staterooms are sized between 169 and 204 square feet. Compare this with Disney’s main competitors Royal Caribbean who offer between 114 and 164 square feet. So their largest inside stateroom is still a bit smaller than Disney’s smallest stateroom.

Size definitely matters when we are talking about a small space. Cruise ship staterooms are traditionally not as large as hotel rooms.

If you consider that a Disney World Value Hotel Resort will give you about 260 square feet of space and we think of this as being pretty small, you will begin to see why every square foot counts.

The Split Bathroom:  Disney is famous for introducing the concept of the split bathroom. In other words, in most of the staterooms, there are two bathrooms. One room houses the toilet and a sink. The other room has a bath, shower, and an additional sink. This makes sharing a whole lot easier.

Clever Design: When you are in a limited space the design of the room really matters. Disney excels in this area. They have made sure that space is used wisely. You can never have too much storage space.

All of the Disney Fantasy staterooms have a good amount of storage space. It is useful that you can store your suitcases under the bed.

There is plenty of closet space opposite the bathrooms, and there is a drawer, shelf, and cupboard space in the living area. There is even storage in the coffee table in the Disney Fantasy staterooms.

It’s That Disney Magic: You want to know that you are on a Disney ship without it being Mickey Mouse everywhere. Disney has managed to create a beautiful, classic stateroom design. You know you are sailing with the Mouse, but the design is classic and luxurious too.

The style of decor in the Disney Fantasy staterooms is more Walt Disney World Deluxe Resort than the non-stop Disney theme found in the Value Resorts.

What is Included in All Disney Fantasy Staterooms?

These are some things which you will find in all of the Disney Fantasy Staterooms:

A Bedside Lamp . This is a classic Disney design and you will find one on each side of the Queen Bed.

The bed is very comfortable. Disney Cruise Line beds use a Sealy Posturepedic Premium Plush Euro-top mattress.

The Disney Cruise line bedding is high-quality Frette 100% Egyptian Cotton linen. The bathrooms also have premium bath towels.

Every stateroom on the Disney Fantasy has a Beverage Cooler . It’s the size that you would expect of a small hotel room beverage cooler.

It will keep your drinks cold, but it won’t chill them. You will need your Stateroom Steward to bring you some ice for that – which they will happily do on request.

A Coffee Table which has a cool design. It is a decent size for putting a room service tray on, but it also has a hinged top so that you can use it for storage. Make sure you don’t forget that you have put things in there and leave without packing them!

A Desk and Chair . Not many people actually want to work on vacation, but it is nice to have a good-sized desk and chair to work at if you need the space.

There are plenty of drawers, cupboards, and shelves to store items in too. You will find postcards and stationery in the desk drawers for you to use.

A Hair Dryer . To be honest this isn’t that great. If you are picky about your hairdryer (and we certainly are) you still need to pack your own.

All staterooms on the Disney Fantasy have a Sleeper Sofa which converts to a bed at night. Some of them also have a pull-down bed above this so that the stateroom can sleep up to four  guests.

This upper berth has the added extra feature that on the ceiling above it there are twinkling star lights. Don’t worry you can turn them off when your little one is asleep!

In each stateroom, the living area is separated from the sleeping area by a heavy privacy curtain .

There is a 22″ Flat Screen Television in all staterooms. It is on a pull-out tilting stand so that you can watch it in the living and sleeping area.

It has a decent choice of channels – particularly if you want to watch non stop Disney movies! Other helpful channels show you the features of the ship, details about excursions, and recordings of any shows and presentations on the ship.

You will find an Electronic Safe in every Disney Fantasy stateroom.

Most of the staterooms have the Split Bathroom feature. All the bathrooms have a good supply of H2O Toiletries which include shampoo, conditioner, soap and body lotion.

We really like this brand and of course it is available at the store on the ship as well! Concierge guests have upgraded toiletries.

Every stateroom has 2 Wave phones . These are useful for keeping in touch on the ship, but they have their limitations.

They are also pretty bulky to carry around and the texting feature will take you back to the early days of cell phones. However, it is a useful thing to have.

Your stateroom also has an iPhone Charger so that you can charge your phone and play music.

Now you know what is in each Disney Fantasy Stateroom we can start to explore all the different types available.

Disney Fantasy Standard Inside Stateroom – Category 11A, 11B and 11C

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The Disney Fantasy and Dream staterooms are unique as they feature the Virtual Porthole . This was a cruise industry first.

What it means is that there is a screen in each Inside Stateroom which looks like a Porthole. It is in fact a video screen that shows a view of the exterior from the ship – just as though you were looking out from a window.

What makes it better than a window is that Mickey and his friends also appear on the screen from time to time. This feature has made the Interior Staterooms very popular on the Disney Fantasy.

This video gives you a great idea of how the Virtual Porthole looks in your Inside Disney Fantasy Stateroom. There are over 70 different animations that will appear in the Virtual Porthole.

These are the smallest staterooms on the Disney Fantasy offering 169 square feet. We think that they offer a decent amount of room for 2 guests and a younger child. It would be pretty cramped with 4 adults in there.

The stateroom has a Queen size bed and a sofa bed. Some also have a pull-down bed so that they can sleep 4 guests.

The Queen size bed does not convert to twins as is the case on some other cruise lines.

The Standard Inside Staterooms do not have a Split Bathroom.

Category 11A are located on Decks 8,9 and 10 Category 11B are located on Decks 5,6 and 7 Category 11C are located on Deck 2.

We particularly like the Deck 2 location as it is a quick walk up the stairs to the lobby area and the facilities of Deck 3. It is also a very easy stroll to the Enchanted Garden restaurant.

If you prefer to be closer to the pools on Deck 11, a Category 11A may be the best choice for you.

Deluxe Inside Staterooms – Category 10A

These Inside Staterooms on the Disney Fantasy are the largest of this type on the ship as they have 204 square feet. They include the Split Bathroom. They also have the Virtual Porthole. They sleep either 3 or 4 people depending upon whether or not they have the extra pull-down berth.

These Inside Staterooms are located on Decks 5,6,7,8 and 9. Generally, the higher up in the ship that you go, the higher the price.

Deluxe Outside Staterooms – Category 9A, 9B,9C and 9D

There are a number of different choices within the Oceanview Stateroom Categories. You can see a more detailed guide at

Disney Fantasy Oceanview Stateroom Is It A Good Choice?

These Oceanview Staterooms are the same design as the Deluxe Inside Staterooms. The difference is that they have a window. They have 204 square feet of space.

The Disney Fantasy Deluxe Outside Staterooms have the smaller porthole windows. You cannot sit in the window as you can with the Category 8 Deluxe Family Outside Staterooms.

The Category 9 Staterooms all have a window but there are differences:

Category 9A Staterooms have One Porthole Window and are located on Decks 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Category 9B Staterooms have One Porthole Window and are located on Deck 2. We particularly like these for their location which is close to the inside amenities of the ship. If you want to be closer to the pool decks then pick a higher deck.

Category 9C Staterooms have One Porthole Window with an Obstructed View located on 6, 7 and 8. The extent of the obstruction will vary, but you will have a view of at least part of a lifeboat out of your window.

Category 9D Staterooms have a very unusual configuration. There are only 10 staterooms of this category on the Disney Fantasy. Some of these rooms are located under the Bridge and so have a strange ‘slanting’ window. You have to stand up to see outside.

The advantage of these staterooms is that some are much larger than other Outside Staterooms. The advantage is the size of the stateroom.

Most guests love them, but others report that they heard a lot of noise and felt the vibration of the ship – others say they are the best staterooms for value on the whole ship.

The corner rooms in Category 9A are accessible staterooms and are some of the largest on the whole ship. They are an unusual pie shape so you get a lot more space. These rooms are 5186, 5686, 6186, and 6686 . The bathroom is accessible so there is no split bath in these staterooms.

Even if you do not need an accessible stateroom you can choose or be assigned one of these Category 9A staterooms. Most think that it’s a great choice.

The other 9A staterooms are located towards the stern of the ship. There are very few of this category available and are stateroom numbers 6008, 6506, 7008, 7506, 8008 and 8506. They are the standard size and they do have the split bathroom.

Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom Category 8A, 8B, 8C and 8D

If you want more space, but still want a porthole window the Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom is a good choice. They offer 241 square feet of space and sleep 3 to 5 guests.

The staterooms sleeping 5 have an additional pull-down Murphy Bed.

They all have the split bathroom with the round bath and shower over. The round bath is not big enough for an adult to soak in. However, it is useful for young children who enjoy the bathtub.

All of the Deluxe Family Oceanview Staterooms on the Disney Fantasy has a large porthole window. The window is large enough to sit in for many people and it can be a lot of fun to gaze out of the porthole whilst coming into port. The Category 8 Staterooms are located at either the back or the front of the ship.

Category 8A are located on Decks 5 and 6 Category 8B are located on Deck 9 Category 8C are located on Deck 7 and 8 Category 8D are located on Deck 5 and 6

The 8As are an interesting choice as they are much larger than the other Deluxe Family Oceanview Staterooms. Whilst they are much larger, they do not have the Split Bathroom, so if this is important to you the 8A is not a good choice.

There are only 12 Category 8A staterooms on the Disney Fantasy.

Here is a video which shows the unusual arrangement:

Not all of the 8As are the same layout though.

5018 and 5518 have this layout on Deck 5. On Deck 6 staterooms 6012 and 6050 don’t have the privacy divider.

Disney Fantasy Staterooms 5020, 5022, 5520, 5522 have the privacy divider. 6016 and 6514 have a vertical pole, full bathroom with a rectangular tub. 6512 has a vertical pole and full bathroom with shower only, no tub.

Stateroom 6014 is Handicap Accessible.

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator’s Verandah – Category 7

This is generally the lowest priced category of Verandah Stateroom on the Disney Fantasy. If you have ever sailed on the Disney Wonder or the Disney Magic you may be familiar with the term “Navigator’s Verandah.

Don’t get confused. On the classic Disney ships, the term means that the balcony is enclosed. This is not how the term is used on the Disney Fantasy. There aren’t any enclosed balconies on the Disney Fantasy.

Instead, the term is used to categorize the Verandah staterooms with a smaller balcony or an obstructed view. The balconies vary quite a bit so you need to be careful which one you are choosing.

Here is a video that shows the Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator’s Verandah.

It can be an opportunity to get a Verandah Stateroom on the Disney Fantasy at a lower price than the other balcony cabins and you will still be able to sit outside.

These staterooms are located on Decks 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.

The Category 7 Verandah Staterooms are 246 square feet. The layout is the same as the Deluxe Family Oceanview Staterooms, but you have a balcony.

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah Category 6

This is the usual 246 square feet configuration, but the total size is 268 square feet with the verandah. The only difference from the higher and usually more expensive Category 5 is that they have a white wall balcony and the others have a clear perspex balcony wall.

The practical difference is that you cannot see the ocean when you are sitting down on a white wall verandah, but you can on a clear wall.

Category 6A are located on Decks 8 and 9. Category 6B are located on Decks 5,6 and 7.

Does it make a difference? You may pay $100s less for a white wall verandah than a clear one.

Only you can decide really, but if you are going to spend a lot of time out on your balcony you may decide to take the slightly higher priced stateroom.

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah Category 5A to 5D

These are identical to the Category 6 Staterooms except they have the clear perspex Verandah wall. They are a total of 268 square feet including the Verandah and they all have the split bath.

They all sleep either 3 or 4 guests. The ones for 4 guests have the extra pull-down bunk bed over the sofa bed.

Category 5A are located on Decks 9 and 10 Category 5B are located on Deck 8 Category 5C are located on Deck 7 Category 5D are located on Deck 6

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Oversized Verandah Category 5E

These are identical to the other Category 5 staterooms, but they have a larger balcony. These are located on Decks 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. Some of the balconies have a white wall.

This Category includes the sought after aft balcony staterooms which we think are some of the best. You get an amazing view over the wake of the ship.

You do have to be aware that there will be more vibration at the back of the ship. You will also feel more movement. If you are prone to seasickness you may want to avoid these staterooms.

Some guests have reported that the flag on the back of the ship can be an annoying obstruction if you are on Deck 6 in a Category 5E. The flag flies when the Disney Fantasy is in port.

Deluxe Oceanview Family Stateroom with Verandah Category 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D

We have often stayed in this category of stateroom and it is our favorite. You can read our review at

Disney Oceanview Family Stateroom with Verandah Review

These are the largest non Concierge staterooms on the Disney Fantasy. They have 299 square feet of space and sleep up to 5 guests.

They have a Queen bed, a sofa bed with a pull-down bunk, and an additional pull-down Murphy bed which pulls out by the balcony door. This is our favorite of all of the Disney Fantasy stateroom types (except Concierge of course)!

If the price is not your first consideration go for one of these staterooms. Plenty of space and a good-sized Verandah.

Category 4A are located on Decks 9 and 10 Category 4B are located on Deck 8 Category 4C are located on Deck 7 Category 4D are located on Deck 6

There is usually not that much of a price difference between these categories. The only difference is the higher decks tend to command a slightly higher price.

The picture above shows the round bath with the shower over. As you can see it is not particularly big to use as a bath.

Deluxe Oceanview Family Stateroom with Oversized Verandah Category 4E

These have larger balconies and are located only on Deck 5. They are exactly the same size and configuration as all of the Deluxe Oceanview Family Staterooms on the Disney Fantasy except these only sleep 3 or 4 guests.

They do not have the extra Murphy Bed.

The location on Deck 5 is a good one for the Kid’s Clubs and the Buena Vista Theatre.

Concierge Staterooms on the Disney Fantasy

If money definitely isn’t your first consideration when choosing a stateroom and you have the means to extend the budget, Concierge Staterooms on the Disney Fantasy are an excellent choice.

There are balcony staterooms and suites on the Concierge Decks on the Disney Fantasy.

There are lots of perks for Disney Concierge guests which include priority embarkation, priority excursion booking, concierge lounge, and sun deck, exclusive character greetings and dining choices.

Concierge Guests have a dedicated area on the Disney Fantasy – you can only access this if you are a Concierge guest. As you would expect they are located in one of the most convenient areas of the Disney Fantasy – close to the pool decks and the spa and fitness centers.

We will post a more comprehensive guide on the Disney Fantasy Concierge Staterooms, but here is an overview of what is available.

Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah Category OOV

These are the same size and configuration as the Family Oceanview Staterooms on the main part of the ship. They have 304 square feet of space and sleep up to 5 guests.

The difference is the Concierge benefits and upgraded furnishings. All of these staterooms are located on Decks 11 and 12. There are 14 staterooms on Deck 12 and 6 on Deck 11.

The Best Disney Fantasy Family Oceanview Staterooms with Verandah

Some of the Concierge Staterooms are better than others. This is so even though some are in the same category and you will pay exactly the same rate for them.

This is where you will have the advantage as you will know which of these Disney Fantasy Cruise Concierge staterooms are more desirable than others.

There are also some Concierge Family Oceanview Staterooms with Verandah which have larger balconies. These are Staterooms numbered 11004, 12008, 12010, 12508, and 12510 on the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy.

Concierge One Bedroom Suite with Verandah Category OOT

If you want a whole lot more space with 614 square feet and a separate bedroom, this is an excellent choice. These suites are just gorgeous with a Queen bed in the bedroom and an additional double sofa bed and a Murphy bed in the living room.

You will have plenty of space for storage with your walk-in closet. There are 2 bathrooms both of which have a rain shower. The master bath has a whirlpool bath.

There are six Concierge One Bedroom Suites with Verandah on Deck 11 and thirteen on Deck 12.

If you want the larger balcony and are booking a One Bedroom Concierge Stateroom you should choose   11002, 11006, 12000, 12006, 12012, 12506 or 12512.

This is a video of Stateroom 11006 on the Disney Fantasy which is identical to the Disney Dream. As you will see, it has a great size balcony.

Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah Category OOR

If you want the best of the best, the Concierge Royal Suites are for you. They sleep up to 5 guests and tend to be in the $25,000 for 7 nights for 2 guests range.

You will get 1029 square feet of space and a huge wrap-around balcony at the top of the ship.

The Royal Suites have a master bedroom with a Queen bed. There is an additional double pull-down bed and a single pull-down bed in the living area.

Check out this video tour of the Roy O Disney Suite on the Disney Dream. The Suite on the Disney Fantasy is the same layout.

There are 2 bathrooms, both of which have double vanities, rain showers, and whirlpool tubs. There is a media library just in case you run out of Disney movies to watch, a huge dining table, pantry, wet bar, and walk-in closets.

The Verandah is spectacular and even has a whirlpool tub.

Disney Fantasy Rooms To Avoid?

Are there any Disney Fantasy staterooms to avoid?

Not all staterooms in the same category are created equal. We have written a complete guide about Disney Cruise Rooms to Avoid .

Final Thoughts on Disney Cruise Staterooms

The reality is that your choice of stateroom will mostly be dictated by your budget. However, with some research and hopefully the help of this guide you can choose the stateroom on the Disney Fantasy which is best for you.

Whichever stateroom that you choose on the Disney Fantasy we think you will have an amazing time. It is a fabulous ship.

Which Disney Fantasy stateroom do you think that you will choose?

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Disney Fantasy Cabins

Disney Fantasy's cabins are among the largest standards at sea. It makes sense, inasmuch as a family of four can easily share the space in these well-designed wonders.

Here are a few of our favorite things: the ample closet space, a couch that converts into a single bed, an ottoman that doubles as a table and extra storage space, a single bed that pulls down from the ceiling, a heavy curtain that divides the room so the kids can take over one half while mom and dad get some shut-eye, and a long desk/vanity with a mirror and shelving that's ideal for hiding doodads collected during the day. Other thoughtful touches include USB charging outlets (although they're by the vanity, rather than the bed, which is a shame), and stars and Peter Pan likenesses painted on the ceiling above pulldown bunks.

Featuring a palette of red, white, navy blue and gold, staterooms have a bit of a nautical feel, with reading lampshades that are adorned with maps. One disappointment is that the queen beds in each cabin cannot be converted into two twins. Instead, one member of our two-person travel party had to sleep on the sofa bed; it was so uncomfortable she asked our cabin steward to set up the pulldown bunk for her on the second night.

All cabins come equipped with a safe, mini-fridge, hair dryer, 22-inch LCD TV (featuring movies, TV, music, ship channels and an onboard account review) and a pair of rechargeable "Wave Phones" that can be used throughout the ship and on Castaway Cay (which is a godsend if part of your group wants to stay on the ship).

Disney's bathrooms offer a genius split-bath setup -- one room with a bathtub/shower and sink, and another with a toilet and sink -- meaning there's always space to brush your teeth. (Note: Some cabins have rectangular tubs, while others have small round tubs; the latter come with dreamy sunflower showerheads that you'll have trouble pulling yourself away from.) Disney-branded toiletries include shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and lotion, and they smell lovely. (If you just can't get enough, full-size bottles are for sale in the onboard shops.)

Inside: Those opting for an inside cabin, starting at 169 square feet (Deluxe Insides start at 202 square feet), often have to move fast to book because they sell out quickly. Why? The magical portholes. They're flat screens set above the beds and designed to look like portholes, which project a real-time view from outside the ship. But wait, there's more: Stare at the screen for long enough, and you'll see Disney animated critters creep into the video feed.

Oceanview: Ocean-view staterooms can sleep up to four, and portholes in this category are real porthole windows, rather than virtual ones. These cabins start at 202 square feet.

Balcony: Verandah cabin balconies each feature two chairs and a small table, deck lights, railings covered in Plexiglas (or solid white walls) and childproof locks. These cabins start at 246 square feet.

Suite: For those requiring more space, Concierge Suites, as well as roomy Concierge Family Cabins, are on decks 11 and 12. Both offer access to Fantasy's concierge lounges, which provide free food and drinks and coveted extra space. Concierge passengers also have an exclusive sun deck on the top deck. Concierge cabins start at 306 square feet.

One-bedroom suites start at 622 square feet; most have connecting doors and feature queen-sized beds, sitting areas with double convertible sofas, single wall pull-down beds in the living rooms, walk-in closets and two bathrooms (with a whirlpool in the master).

Really want to spoil yourself? The 1,781-square-foot suites named for Walt Disney and Roy Disney (aka the Royal Suites) have all the amenities of the Concierge-level cabins, plus a living room, wet bar, kitchenette, media library and hot tub on a teak veranda. These each sleep five people and offer one large bedroom and two bathrooms.

There are 25 staterooms in a variety of categories equipped for passengers with disabilities.

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My group of 4 sailed on the Disney Fantasy for $5,000. See inside our 299-square-foot deluxe oceanview room with a verandah.

• My family and I took a six-night Western Caribbean cruise aboard Disney Cruise Line's Fantasy.
• Our cabin featured plenty of beds and storage space, a split bath, and a verandah. 
• The verandah was great, but there was not enough seating for everyone. 

My family and I are on a quest to sail on every Disney cruise ship. After canceling our trip on the Disney Wish because of Hurricane Ian, we received 20% off two voyagers' fares on our next cruise.

We decided to book a trip on the Disney Fantasy , paying roughly $5,000 for four adults. This rate did not include gratuity or add-ons like drink packages , specialty dining, Wi-Fi, or excursions.

The four of us shared the largest of the non-suite verandah staterooms, the deluxe family oceanview stateroom. We were told that this room could sleep four to five people, but I don't think there is any way a fifth adult could have fit in the cabin.

The location of the balcony stateroom was convenient but noisy

Our cabin was a quick walk to the areas we frequented most, like the Senses Spa and the adults-only Quiet Cove Pool.

However, we were located just below the Cabanas buffet and frequently heard noise even when the buffet was closed.

The stateroom was generously sized

The stateroom featured a long hallway with a split bathroom and two closets.

The hall opened to a perfectly rectangular space with a queen bed on the left flanked by two small nightstands, each with one drawer and shelf.

Beyond that, separated by a heavy privacy curtain, was a seating area with an armchair, an oval coffee table, and a full-size sofa that opened to a twin bed .

There was also a desk with cabinets for additional storage.

The room featured a 27-inch wall-mounted flat-screen television that swiveled. Amenities included a mini refrigerator, a stainless steel ice bucket, four drinking glasses, and a hairdryer.

The cabin had plenty of storage space

The stateroom included both a full-size and half-size closet.

The full-size, reach-in closet had plenty of hangers, shelves, and a drawer safe, which was big enough to fit my 13.6-inch MacBook Air and all our other valuables.

As the name suggests, this stateroom was designed for families

Sailing with more than two passengers in a cabin can be tricky on most cruise lines, but Disney makes it comfortable with thoughtful room layouts. In fact, the 299-square-foot cabin was similar in size to my studio apartment .

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Multiple bed options also meant no one had to share a bed unless they wanted to.

The split bathroom made sailing with a family stress-free

The "split bath" concept was genius, providing voyagers with 1 ½ baths in the non-accessible staterooms.

The half bathroom had a toilet, vanity, and sink, while the full bath included a vanity, sink, and a round tub with a shower. Both bathroom vanities had a bottom shelf for extra storage space .

The tub/shower combination was a thoughtful feature, particularly for families with little ones

The tub was round, making it too small for an adult to stretch out in the bath, but it seemed perfect for toddlers and children.

The shower's diameter was generous enough that the shower curtain never touched me. There was also a large ledge that could serve as a seat or a perch for shaving legs.

The water pressure was some of the strongest I've seen on any cruise ship, with five different settings.

The stateroom had some downsides

Most staterooms in our category had a wall pull-down bed, but a few included an upper-berth pull-down bed like ours.

Although children may find it exciting to sleep suspended in the air, adults may not like it, especially if they're tall. I'm 5-foot-3, and my toes were grazing the edge of the bed.

I also wish we had more outlets available. As four adults with a variety of electronics, we definitely didn't have enough places to plug in our gear.

Both type B and type C plugs were available next to the queen bed, and the desk also had two of each plug type. Fortunately, we packed a travel power bank with built-in chargers.

The verandah was small and didn't offer enough space to lounge

We weren't in the room often enough to justify the extra cost of a balcony , which was about 40 square feet. We were able to enjoy the verandah together, but there was not enough seating for everyone.

When we did use the verandah, we brought out the armchair and desk chair to the balcony, which made it feel cramped.

There was plenty of Disney magic in the room

Even if you're not a Disney fan, a big delight of this cruise is in the Disney details. The nightly turndown service featured an elaborate towel animal and Dove chocolates.

When the upper-berth bed was pulled down, it revealed a starry Peter Pan mural. Plus, the television was packed with Disney entertainment.

Extra doses of Disney magic were steps away

Disney ships like Fantasy are packed with entertainment from bow to stern.

We spent days soaking in the whirlpools of the Rainforest thermal suite in Senses Spa and took advantage of photo ops with our favorite Disney characters .

Between the nightly entertainment in the adults-only Europa, five European-inspired nightclubs, lounges, and bars on Deck 4, I hardly had any desire to spend much time in my stateroom.

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Disney Cruise Line Staterooms & Suites for Big Families (Sleeping 5, 6 or 7)

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Setting sail on a magical voyage with Disney Cruise Line is undeniably a dream come true for many families. But I understand that as a larger family, you might be wondering about the accommodation options on board these enchanting ships.

Do they have space for everyone in your party? Will you all be comfortable?

In this blog post, we’ll be journeying through the spacious staterooms and lavish suites of Disney Cruise Line that comfortably sleep five or more guests.

Whether you are a family of five or seven, there is a perfect stateroom or suite waiting for you aboard one of Disney’s majestic ships. Let’s dive into the details…

How Many People Can Sleep in a Room on a Disney Cruise?

On a Disney Cruise, the number of guests a stateroom can sleep varies by ship and cabin type. For larger families, the Concierge Royal Suite on the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder ships can accommodate up to 7 guests. However, on the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish and Disney Treasure ships, the maximum occupancy ranges from 5 to 6 guests, depending on the suite or stateroom selected.

Rooms for Large Families on the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure

The Disney Wish sails with a host of room options that are perfect for larger families. On this grand vessel, you’ll discover a variety of suites and staterooms designed to accommodate 5 or 6 guests, ensuring everyone has enough space to stretch out and relax.

Disney Treasure is a sister of Disney Wish, and the accommodation options will likely be very similar

Concierge Tower Suite

Sleeps 8 – Category 1A

The unique Wish Tower Suite offers a Moana-inspired décor located high above the upper decks. It sleeps 8, making it perfect for larger families.

Features include a double-height living room with expansive ocean views, two main bedrooms, a children’s room, and a convertible library/bedroom. It boasts 4.5 bathrooms, a two-story living space, a grand spiral staircase, and a dining salon. The suite spans 1,966 sq. ft. with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Concierge guests receive exclusive amenities and services , both pre-arrival and onboard, and have access to dedicated ship areas like the Concierge Lounge.

Concierge 2 Story Royal Suite with Verandah

Sleeps 6 – Category 1B

Let’s start with the crown jewel of the Disney Wish , the Concierge 2 Story Royal Suite. This luxurious suite offers an elegant, spacious haven for families of up to 6.

Inspired by Sleeping Beauty, these suites offer 2 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a large living area, dining room, and a private verandah with a whirlpool tub. At 1,759 sq. ft., it features premium amenities such as plush Euro-top mattresses, Frette® cotton linens, luxury robes, a Sub-Zero wine cooler, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Guests also enjoy access to the Concierge Lounge, a private sun deck, and personalized pre-arrival and onboard concierge services, ensuring an unforgettable, luxurious cruise experience.

Concierge 1 Story Royal Suite with Verandah

Sleeps 6 – Category 1C

The 1-story Concierge Royal Suite offers similar luxury for families of 5 or 6. The suite features 2 main bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a spacious living area, and an open dining salon. The private verandah comes with a whirlpool and magnificent ocean views.

The suite also offers exclusive concierge amenities and services, including an expanded range of offerings like down duvets and complimentary WiFi. As Concierge guests, families also enjoy access to exclusive areas on the ship for enhanced comfort and relaxation.

Concierge 1-Bed Suite with Verandah

Sleeps 5 – Category 2B

The main difference between the Royal Suites and the Concierge 1-Bedroom suite is that you only get one bedroom – but it still has plenty of space for a family of 5. That’s because you get a king bed and then a living area with a double convertible sofa, and a single pull-down bed from the wall for a fifth member of the family.

The suite is still spacious at 608 square feet, including the verandah, and you get two bathrooms, so it won’t take an age for everyone to get ready. You also get the same suite benefits as the Royal Suites, including the down duvets and WiFi.

Concierge Family Oceanview with Verandah

Sleeps 5 – Category 3A

Comparing it to the opulence of the Royal Suites and the 1-Bedroom Suite, the Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah is a slightly more compact choice, yet wonderfully accommodating for a family of 5. With its 296 sq. ft. layout, families can enjoy the cosiness of one king bed, a single convertible sofa, and two pull-down beds.

Though the size might be humbler, the offerings remain luxurious. Boasting a private verandah for morning coffee or evening relaxation, families also delight in the superior comfort of Frette® cotton linens and plush Euro-top mattresses. You also get the split bathroom that’s common with Disney’s staterooms – one main bathroom, with the toilet in a secondary half-bathroom.

Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom

Sleeps 4-5 – Category 3B

Unlike the Concierge Family Oceanview with Verandah, this room category doesn’t have any kind of balcony, but instead has floor-to-ceiling windows. You also get more floorspace – up to 357 square feet, which is nice and roomy when the stateroom is at full capacity. Only some of these staterooms sleep five guests (others are limited to four). The ones that sleep five still have the same bed layout – a king-size bed, convertible single sofa, and two pull-down beds. This is also the last of the Disney Wish staterooms sleeping five or more guests that has the Concierge amenities included.

Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

Sleeps 4-5 – Category 4A, 4B, 4C, 4E

The Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah offers a blend of comfort and value. While it doesn’t match up to the luxury of the Concierge staterooms, it doesn’t skimp on space or features either. These rooms, found on various decks, provide up to 284 square feet of space, which is quite ample.

Only some staterooms in this category can accommodate up to five guests. When they do, the bed configuration is a queen bed, a single convertible sofa, and two pull-down beds. It’s a practical setup, ensuring a good night’s sleep for everyone.

You won’t find all the high-end amenities that come with the Concierge level, like the 1,000-thread-count linens. However, the room does boast a comfy Euro-top mattress with 300-thread-count Frette® linens and a range of other conveniences. Plus, there’s that bonus of the split bath design, which makes getting ready a breeze for families.

Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom

Sleeps 4-5 – Category 8B, 8C

The Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom gives families a touch more room than its non-Family counterpart, offering a decent 237 square feet. Located on decks 6 through 9, these spaces can comfortably house up to five guests using a queen bed, convertible sofa, and two pull-down beds.

Instead of a balcony or verandah, a grand porthole window brings in the ocean views. With top-notch amenities like a Euro-top mattress, 300-thread-count linens, and that handy split bath design, it’s a space crafted for comfort. The room’s design, with a cosy sitting area and privacy curtain, ensures relaxation after a day of Disney-fueled fun.

Rooms for Large Families on the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder

If you’re travelling with a slightly larger family, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder could be the perfect choices for your ship. Some of the suites can accommodate up to seven guests, meaning you don’t have to split your family between multiple staterooms.

Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah

Sleeps 7 – Category 1A

While not as big as the two-storey Royal Suites on Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, the Royal Suites on Disney Magic and Disney Wonder are still exceptional choices. With over 1,000 square feet of space, they’re capable of sleeping up to seven guests, with a master bedroom, a second bedroom with twin beds and two pull-down beds, and a final pull-down bed in the lounge.

With it being a Concierge-class room, you get the upgraded amenities including the down duvets, complimentary Wi-Fi and personal robe and slippers. However, unlike the Royal Suites on Disney Wish, you don’t get the very finest linens, but instead the same 300-thread count linens as in the lower Concierge-class rooms.

Concierge 2-Bed Suite with Verandah

Sleeps 7 – Category 1B

Similar to the Royal Suite, the Concierge 2-Bed Suite is capable of accommodating larger families of up to seven guests. The layout is a little different though – the second bedroom only has one pull-down bed, with the living room having a double sleeper sofa instead.

These rooms are still incredibly spacious, at 945 square feet, and you get two full bathrooms and a half bathroom to make it much easier for everyone to get ready for their day of adventure.

Sleeps 7 – Category 2B

The Concierge 1-Bed Suite is a comfortable space for families of up to five guests. The main bedroom has a queen bed, with the rest of the sleeping arrangements handled by the living area, with a double sofa bed and a single pull-down.

You get Disney’s split bathrooms too, with the main bathroom including a whirlpool tub, which the kids will love (or the grown-ups can enjoy when they need to rest after an action-packed day!). At 614 square feet including the verandah, there’s plenty of space for everyone to unwind.

Sleeps 5 – Category 4A, 4B, 4E

On Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, the only non-Concierge level family room is this one – sleeping 5 guests, it’s around half the size of the 1-Bed Suite option with 304 square feet of space. It’s cleverly used though, with the living area including one single sofa bed, a wall pull-down bed, and an upper pull-down bed. So during the day, when the beds are all tucked away, the room still feels spacious.

While you don’t get the Concierge-level amenities in this room, you can at least still enjoy your own verandah, along with the convenience of the split bathroom.

Rooms for Large Families on the Disney Dream & Disney Fantasy

In terms of accommodating larger families, the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy are the most limited ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. The biggest staterooms and suites have a maximum occupancy of five – still enough for many families, but if you’re a group of six or seven, you’ll need to look at the other ships in the fleet.

Sleeps 5 – Category 1A

The Royal Suite on the Dream and Fantasy is comparable to the two-storey Royal Suite on Disney Wish, at least in size. While it only sleeps five guests, it has a huge 1,781 square feet of space (with the verandah included), with an open dining salon and a pantry.

The solo bedroom has a queen bed, while the living room has two beds that pull down from the wall, one of which is a double. There are two full bathrooms, one of which has a whirlpool tub, while there’s a second whirlpool tub on the verandah itself.

The Concierge 1-Bed Suites are around a third of the size of the Royal Suites, and instead of a double pull-down bed in the living area they have a double sofa bed. They still have plenty of space for five guests, although the verandah is a lot smaller and doesn’t have a whirlpool bath. You do still get one in the primary bathroom, though.

You also get the upgraded Concierge amenities in this suite and the Royal Suite – it’s the same amenities you get in Concierge suites on other ships in the fleet, such as free WiFi, a pillow menu, and a feather duvet.

Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

The Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom measures 306 square feet, so around half the size of the Concierge 1-Bed Suite and a sixth of the size of the Royal Suite. And yet it’s not cramped – that’s just a testament to how big the Royal Suite truly is.

In the Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom you’ll get a queen bed and a double sofa bed, with an upper pull-down bed to allow for five guests in total. You don’t get the full two bathrooms, but you do get the signature split bathrooms, so the toilet is still private while someone is using the bathtub in the primary bathroom.

This still comes with the Concierge amenities, too.

Sleeps 4 to 5 – Category 4A, 4B, 4C, 4E

The Deluxe Family Oceanview Staterooms with Verandahs are almost the same size as the Concierge equivalents – at 299 square feet, they’re very close. There are two main differences – firstly, instead of a double sofa bed, you get a single sofa bed and a second pull-down bed in the rooms that sleep five (some only sleep four).

And secondly, you miss out on the Concierge-level amenities, so no free WiFi, pillow menu, or luxury duvet. You do still get the split bathroom, with a tub in the main bathroom, and a comfortable verandah with patio furniture.

Sleeps 3 to 5 – Category 8A, 8B, 8C

The Deluxe Family Oceanview Staterooms on Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream are the smallest in the entire fleet when you are looking at rooms that sleep up to five guests. They measure 241 square feet, which isn’t tiny, but don’t expect to have a lot of personal space if you’re filling the queen bed, the single sofa and both pull-down beds.

Otherwise, the room has similar amenities to the Verandah version – only, instead of the verandah itself, you get porthole windows – either one large or two smaller ones, depending on the specific stateroom you get.

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The Bottom Line

There are a lot of room options for families of five, six or seven on Disney’s cruise ships, but a lot of them are Concierge-level rooms. While it’s great to have the additional amenities, it does mean you’re paying more for the stateroom or suite too.

Suggested read: Disney Cruise Concierge Perks: Is It Worth It?

It’s always worth checking whether paying for two smaller connecting rooms would be better than one larger family room, though. These are limited on Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, though, so you need to book early to secure them.

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A Complete Guide to Disney Fantasy Cruise Rooms

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AAAHH , the Disney Fantasy ! Following a magical day of sunning, splashing, and dining aboard this beautiful Disney Cruise Line ship, the only thing left to do is settle into your stateroom to dream about the next day’s adventures!

The Disney Fantasy

Now, as far as I’m concerned, ANY stateroom on the Disney Fantasy is a great one… because it means you’re on the Disney Fantasy! That said, there are a LOT of stateroom options to choose from. And depending on the size of your group as well as your personal preferences, it’s best to know and understand all of the options and features of each room before you book your “home away from home” at sea.

To that end, we’re taking a look at ALL of the staterooms onboard the Disney Fantasy cruise ship. But first? A quick overview…

Disney Fantasy Stateroom Overview

The Disney Fantasy joined the Disney Cruise Line fleet as the fourth Disney Cruise ship, and it’s the sister ship to the Disney Dream (hence, it is known as a “Dream Class” ship). The Disney Fantasy’s maiden voyage set sail on March 31, 2012.

Did you know that Disney Cruise Line ships offer some of the largest staterooms in the cruise industry? From inside cabins to verandah views to luxurious concierge suites, you may be surprised at the sheer amount of booking options available to you for the Fantasy. Here’s a quick glance from a numbers perspective:

• The Disney Fantasy is 1,115 feet long, and 216 feet tall;
• The Disney Fantasy can carry 4,000 passengers;
• 150 — or 12% — are inside staterooms;
• 1,100 — or a whopping 88% — are outside staterooms:
• 199 of the outside staterooms offer ocean view windows;
• 901 staterooms offer verandahs (including 21 suites)

That said, even within those numbers, there are still more specific room categories. Let’s break it down, starting with the Concierge Level rooms.

BTW, you’ll notice a small series of letters or a number (or a combination of both) after the name of each style of room . These are the Room Categories on the Disney Fantasy for booking purposes.

Concierge Level

Concierge royal suite with verandah (category oor).

• Size: 1,029 sq. ft. including verandah
• View: Private verandah

The Concierge Royal Suites with Verandah are the largest and most luxurious suites aboard the ship. There are two on the Fantasy: one named after Walt Disney and the other after his brother Roy Disney.

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Concierge Royal Suites with Verandah have two bedrooms (one with a queen-size bed; and one with 2 twin beds and 2 pull-down upper berths).

Guests will find 2.5 bathrooms (including whirlpool tubs), a living room, a media library complete with a wall pull-down bed, a “dining salon,” (ooh, la la!), a pantry, and a wet bar. The Royal Suites even boast walk-in closets!

(P.S. We recently took a look at the Royal Suites on the upcoming Disney Treasure cruise ship , which are themed to two beloved Disney felines. If you’d like, you can check them out here !)

Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah (Category OOT)

• Size: 614 sq. ft. including verandah

Concierge 1-Bedroom Suites with Verandah offer guests one bedroom with a Queen bed in the bedroom, along with an additional double sofa bed and a Murphy bed in the living room. Each of the two bathrooms have a rain shower, while the Master Bath has a whirlpool bath. The 1-Bedroom Suites also feature a walk-in closet.

There are six Concierge One Bedroom Suites with Verandah on Deck 11, and thirteen on Deck 12 of the Disney Fantasy.

Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (Category OOV)

• Size: 304 sq. ft. including verandah

Concierge Family Oceanview Staterooms with Verandah feature a Queen-size bed, a double convertible sofa, an upper berth pull-down bed, a full bath (complete with a vanity, sink, round tub and handheld shower), and a half bath (with a vanity, sink and toilet).

This option can comfortably accommodate a family of five. (And a bonus is that the kiddos will very likely LOVE the upper berth pull-down bed!) Additional room features include a couch, a TV, and a desk (with upgraded furnishings). Another appreciated feature is the heavy privacy curtain that separates the seating area from the sleeping area.

All of these particular staterooms are located on Decks 11 and 12 (with 14 staterooms on Deck 12 and 6 on Deck 11).

Guests sailing concierge in all room categories, of course, have access to exclusive services and dedicated areas on the ship, as well as a sun deck available only via a private entrance. We discuss much more about sailing Concierge in this post .

Is Concierge Level Worth It on Disney Cruise Line?

Oceanview Staterooms with Verandah

Deluxe family oceanview stateroom with oversized verandah (category 4e).

• Sleeps: 3-4
• Size: 299 sq. ft. including verandah

Offering a Queen-size bed, single convertible sofa, and a split bath* with tub and shower, the Deluxe Family Oceanview Staterooms with Oversized Verandah boast larger balconies, and are only located on Deck 5. They are the same size and configuration as all of the Deluxe Oceanview Family Staterooms on the Disney Fantasy, BUT be aware that this particular room category only sleep 3 to 4 guests.

*Disney Cruise Line’s innovative “split bath” concept features a bathroom with a vanity, sink, shower and round tub, and a half bathroom with a vanity, sink and toilet. This offers travel groups the opportunity for two people to have their own space to get ready at one time.

Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (Category 4A-D)

With a Queen-size bed (which can be converted into 2 twin beds, if preferred), a single convertible sofa, a wall pull-down bed, and an upper berth pull-down bed, Deluxe Family Oceanview Staterooms with Verandah can sleep up to 5 people. Because they are so spacious, this is possibly one of the best options for a family that likes to spend some downtime in their room as well as exploring the ship.

This category also features the popular split bath (as discussed above), and the breakdown of Deck locations is as follows:

• Category 4A are located on Decks 9 and 10
• Category 4B are located on Deck 8
• Category 4C are located on Deck 7
• Category 4D are located on Deck 6

Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Oversized Verandah (Category 5E)

• Size: 246 sq. ft.

Deluxe Family Oceanview Staterooms with Oversized Verandah offer a Queen-size bed (or 2 twin beds), a single convertible sofa, a wall pull-down bed and upper berth pull-down bed, as well as the split bath feature with a tub and shower (where the shower and toilet area are conveniently separate). Up to 5 passengers can share this space, and this is another great choice for families that plan to enjoy some time in their room.

These staterooms, by the way, are identical to the other Category 5 staterooms, but they offer a larger balcony. (Be aware, however, that some of the balconies have a white wall, as opposed to clear plexiglass.) Staterooms in this category are located on Decks 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.

Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (Category 5A-D)

• Size: 268 sq. ft. including verandah

Deluxe Family Oceanview Staterooms with Verandah offer a Queen-size bed (or 2 twin beds), a single convertible sofa, a wall pull-down bed and an upper berth pull-down bed.

The split bath with tub and shower is also a feature here, and these staterooms will also sleep up to 5 people. Note that these staterooms are identical to the Category 6 Staterooms, except they have a clear Perspex Verandah wall.

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (Category 6)

• Sleeps: 3 or 4

Deluxe Oceanview Staterooms with Verandah offer a Queen-size bed (or 2 twin beds), a single convertible sofa, an upper berth pull-down bed (if sleeping 4), and a split bath with tub and shower.

The only difference from the higher (and typically more expensive) Category 5 is that these staterooms have a white wall balcony, while the others have a clear Perspex balcony wall. So, the practical difference is that you cannot see the ocean when you are sitting down on a white wall verandah, but you can on a verandah with a clear wall.

Now, does this make a difference? Well, from an enjoyment perspective, only you can make that call. But from a budget perspective, you may pay hundreds of dollars less for a white wall verandah as opposed to a clear one.

• Category 6A are located on Decks 8 and 9;
• Category 6B are located on Decks 5, 6 and 7.

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom With Navigators Verandah (Category 7)

Deluxe Oceanview Staterooms With a Navigators Verandah offer a Queen-size bed (or 2 twin beds), a single convertible sofa, and a split bath with tub and shower. While there is little noticeable difference between Category 7 and Categories 5 and 6, it’s important to note the difference in the verandah. Though the verandah itself is the same size, it is enclosed with a very large, open air porthole to look through.

These staterooms are located on Decks 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.

Ocean View Staterooms with Porthole Windows

Deluxe family oceanview stateroom (category 8a-d).

• Sleeps: 3 or 5
• Size: 241 sq. ft.
• View: One large porthole window

Deluxe Family Oceanview Staterooms offer a Queen-size bed (or two twin beds), a single convertible sofa, an upper berth pull-down bed (if sleeping 4), and the split bath with tub and shower. Here is a look at a stateroom with a large Porthole Window.

The Category 8 Staterooms are located either aft (in the back) or forward (at the front) of the ship. Locations are as follows:

• Category 8A are located on Decks 5 and 6;
• Category 8B are located on Deck 9;
• Category 8C are located on Deck 7 and 8;
• Category 8D are located on Deck 5 and 6

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom (Category 9A-D)

• Sleeps: 4 or 5
• Size: 204 sq. ft.
• View: One large porthole window OR 2 small porthole windows

Deluxe Oceanview Staterooms offer a Queen-size bed (or two twin beds), a single convertible sofa, an upper berth pull-down bed (if sleeping 4), and the split bath feature with tub and shower.

The Category 8 and 9 rooms are considered deluxe outside staterooms (which means that they have a large porthole window.) However, the Category 9 staterooms that are located on Deck 1 have two smaller porthole windows. At 204 square feet, these staterooms sleep 3 passengers (with some sleeping 4). And it’s especially helpful to know that these are among the first categories to book on the ship!

So, the Category 9 Staterooms all have a window, but there are differences to be aware of:

• Category 9A Staterooms have One Porthole Window and are located on Decks 5, 6, 7 and 8;
• Category 9B Staterooms have One Porthole Window and are located on Deck 2. These are noteworthy for their terrific location close to the inside amenities of the ship. (If you’d prefer to be closer to the pool decks, though, you’ll want to choose a higher deck.)
• Category 9C Staterooms have One Porthole Window with an Obstructed View and are located on 6, 7 and 8. The extent of the obstruction will vary, but be aware that you will have a view of at least part of a lifeboat out of your window.

Inside Staterooms

Deluxe inside stateroom (category 10a).

• View: No exterior view (but does feature a Virtual Porthole)

Deluxe Inside Staterooms on the Disney Fantasy offer a Queen-size bed (or 2 twin beds), a single convertible sofa, an upper berth pull-down bed (if sleeping 4), and split bath with tub and shower.

Though Inside Staterooms do not offer any exterior view, these cozy staterooms on both the Disney Fantasy and the Disney Dream have Virtual Portholes! Disney Cruise Line’s Virtual Portholes were a cruise industry first, offering real-time virtual views for the ship’s exterior reflecting your staterooms actual location on the ship! This unique (and frankly brilliant) feature serves a practical function in helping to alleviate potential claustrophobia. But wait… there’s more…

Virtual Portholes also enhanced as “Magical Portholes.” This means that, at any given moment, an “enchanting surprise” featuring a beloved Disney animated character or two may suddenly appear in the Porthole! (It’s SO! FUN!) And no worries about catching a little shut-eye with this feature, as this option can turned on or off with a switch.

Deluxe Inside Staterooms are located on Decks 5, 6 ,7, 8, and 9. Generally speaking, the higher up in the ship that your stateroom is positioned, the higher the price.

Standard Inside Stateroom (Category 11A-C)

• Sleeps: 3 or 4;
• Size: 169 sq. ft.

Standard Inside Staterooms offer a Queen-size bed (or 2 twin beds), and a single convertible sofa. Some offer an upper berth pull-down bed. These are the lowest priced staterooms on the ship… and are likewise the smallest. The other major difference between this category and the other available categories is that these staterooms do not have the split-bathroom design of the others. (Though each bathroom does have a tub).

The fabulous Virtual Portholes (I’m a little biased, because I LOVE THESE!) are included with Standard Inside Staterooms, as well.

• Category 11A are located on Decks 8, 9 and 10;
• Category 11B are located on Decks 5, 6 and 7;
• Category 11C are located on Deck 2

Before we sail away, it’s worth noting that Accessible Rooms are also available in the various categories. And while we’ve discussed the main room differences, ALL staterooms aboard the Disney Fantasy offer amenities including — but by no means limited to — an in-room safe, full-length mirrors, a refrigerator, a hair dryer, premium bedding, bath products, a flat-screen TV on swivel arm, and MUCH more.

And with that, I’m sure ready to SAIL AWAY on the Disney Fantasy! How about you?

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Best Staterooms on a Disney Cruise

Disney Cruise Lines are perfect for families looking to enjoy quality time together. But with so many different categories and subcategories, how do you know which stateroom is right for you? Let’s investigate how to select the best staterooms on a Disney cruise for your family vacation.

Not familiar with the term “stateroom”?  Disney Cruise Line refers to the individual passenger rooms on its cruise ships as “staterooms.”  You might have heard these previously referred to elsewhere as “ cabins .”

The Disney Cruise Line offers four main types of staterooms: Concierge (the most expensive ), Veranda, Oceanview, and Inside (the least expensive). In each category and within each ship, there are different options (subcategories). Category 1 is typically the most costly, followed by Category 2, etc. Category 11 is the least expensive. Within each category, subcategory A is typically more expensive than subcategory B, and so on.

The amenities and size of the room usually correspond to the price, with Category 1 being the biggest and best while Category 11 has the smallest rooms with the fewest features.

Within each numbered category, the letter subcategories typically designate more preferable locations on the ship’s deck plan (rather than differences in stateroom amenities).  For example, a 4A stateroom might be in a better location than a 4C stateroom, but the interiors of both staterooms will be virtually identical. Note that some Concierge staterooms are an exception to this rule; Category 1A is a drastically different stateroom versus Category 1B.

Generally speaking, rooms located on higher decks or the middle of each deck plan (known as midship or mid ) are considered more preferable than lower decks or staterooms that are forward (front of the ship) or aft (rear of the ship). Which side of the ship the room is on (port side or starboard side) generally does not factor into stateroom category.

Also note that some stateroom categories cater to different travel parties. Some staterooms might only sleep up to a family of four , whereas others can hold five or more.

Please note that this guide does not include accessible suites , which offer the same level of convenience and comfort to guests with disabilities. For questions about accessible suites or any of the below-listed rooms, please get in touch with The Vacationeer .

Their team of experienced Disney travel agents will help you find the best itineraries at the lowest price, and there’s never an additional charge for their services.

Now, let’s look at the best staterooms on a Disney Cruise ship .

Concierge Staterooms (Most Expensive Main Category)

The stunning Concierge Wish Tower Suite stateroom on the Disney Wish | Image © Disney

The Concierge category offers the most luxurious – and expensive – accommodations on Disney Cruise Line. Each room has a large private verandah and premium amenities and services.

The Concierge Wish Tower Suite and the Concierge Royal Suite are the ship’s most spacious and lavishly appointed rooms. Additionally, the Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite is a more modestly priced option that still offers an incredible experience. For families, the Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom provides plenty of space and convenient access to all of the ship’s family-friendly amenities.

Concierge-level staterooms in categories 1, 2, and 3 include additional perks , such as access to priority seating for excursions and events and exclusive access to the Concierge Lounge, where you can relax with complimentary coffee, tea, and pastries or enjoy evening hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.

Here’s a breakdown of the categories found in the Concierge category.

Category 1A – Concierge Wish Tower Suite (Disney Wish cruise ship only)

The Wish Tower Suite on Deck 14 and 15 is the Disney Cruise Line’s most luxurious room. It has two bedrooms, a space for children with two bunk beds, and a library that can convert into two more rooms. Aside from the four full bathrooms and the half-bath off the living room, the suite has floor-to-ceiling windows on both decks, providing a great view of the ship from the suite.

Eight guests can stay in this 1,966 sq. ft. suite. It has a wow factor like no other!

Recommendation :  The Concierge Wish Tower Suite is the perfect choice for families or groups who have the money to spend and won’t settle for anything less than the best. Nothing out-competes the luxury of this stateroom.  It truly is the best stateroom on a Disney Cruise.

The location of the Concierge Wish Tower Suite | Image © Disney

Category 1A – Concierge Royal Suite w/ Verandah (Disney Dream, Fantasy, Magic, & Wonder cruise ships)

The Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah stateroom is the largest and most luxurious suite offered on Disney’s Dream, Fantasy, Magic, and Wonder. The Magic and Wonder ships can accommodate up to 7 guests, and the Dream and Fantasy ships can accommodate up to 5 guests.

The suite features a living area with a formal dining table and sitting area and a massive verandah with a private hot tub on the Dream and Fantasy ships. The decor in these suites is luxurious and tasteful, making it the perfect choice for those looking for the ultimate in luxury and comfort.

Recommendation :  This is the Crème de la Crème of staterooms on the Disney Dream, Fantasy, Magic, and Wonder cruise ships. If roominess and luxury are what you’re after, and you have the money to spend, then Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah is a great choice. 

Category 1B – Concierge 2-Story Royal Suite w/ Verandah (Disney Wish)

The Concierge 2-Story Royal Suite with Verandah on the Disney Wish cruise ship is a luxurious and spacious stateroom that spans two decks (decks 12 and 13). The Suite features a spiral staircase, two large bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a large dining and living area, and two large verandahs with a private hot tub.

This stateroom is an impressive 1,759 sq. ft and can comfortably sleep six guests,

Recommendation:  The 2-Story Royal Suite is another fantastic offering from the new Disney Wish. Perfect for families and groups of six who want to be treated like kings and queens. 

Category 1B – Concierge 2-Bedroom Suite w/ Verandah (Disney Magic & Wonder)

Disney Cruise Line’s Concierge 2-Bedroom Suite with Verandah features two separate bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, and a spacious sitting area.  The total area is 945 sq. ft., including the verandah, and can accommodate up to seven people. A large verandah is perfect for enjoying the views or relaxing. It is an impressive suite, perfect for a large group or family!

This stateroom is only available on Disney Magic and Disney Wonder .

Recommendation:   An excellent choice for families who want plenty of luxury and space. Choose the starboard (right) side if you sail to Castaway Cay because you will have better views of Disney’s private island when docked. 

Category 1C – 1-Story Royal Suites w/ Verandah (Disney Wish)

With a classic elegance inspired by Sleeping Beauty, the Disney Wish’s 1-Story Royal Suites with Verandah are perfect for families and groups of up to 6. There are two bedrooms, a living room and dining room, three full bathrooms, and an impressive 1,507 square feet of living space. The wet bar is perfect for entertaining, and the large private verandah with a whirlpool tub is the ideal place to relax.

Recommendation :  These beautiful and family-friendly staterooms will make your cruise vacation unforgettable.

Category 2A and 2B – Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite w/ Verandah (All Disney Cruise Ships)

Disney cruises offer a 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah for those looking for a little extra space and privacy on their vacation. The suite sleeps up to 5 people and features a separate bedroom, two bathrooms, a living room, and a wet bar.  The main bathroom has double sinks, a rain-style shower, and a whirlpool tub. A large walk-in closet provides plenty of space for storing your belongings.

The main difference between Categories 2A and 2B is location. Magic and Wonder’s 2A suites have a slightly different layout with a longer verandah. Dream and Fantasy’s 2A suites are located between the two connecting Royal Suites and the ship’s front center. The 2A suites of the Disney Wish are located on deck 12 and have a deeper verandah than the 2B suites.

Recommendation:  This is an excellent option if you only need one bedroom but still want plenty of roominess and class. 

A Concierge One-Bedroom Suite on the Disney Fantasy | Image © Disney

Category 3A and 3B – Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom w/ Verandah (Disney Dream, Fantasy, Magic, & Wonder)

The Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah on Disney cruises is a luxurious private room that sleeps up to five people. This room is complete with a private verandah with beautiful sea views and an abundance of warm woods and custom fabrics.

The stateroom features a queen-sized bed, a convertible sofa, a Pullman bunk bed, and a spacious bathroom with a shower, TV, and a safe. There are just over 300 square feet of living space. Additionally, families have concierge-level guests access to a private lounge and priority boarding.

Recommendation:   Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom is excellent for families that want the luxury and perks of a Concierge-level stateroom but don’t need all the bells and whistles (and expense) of the Category 1 and 2 staterooms. 

Category 3B – Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom (Disney Wish)

The Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom on Disney Wish offers stunning sea views through floor-to-ceiling windows.

A king bed, a single convertible sofa, and an upper-berth single pull-down bed make up this room, which can accommodate up to five guests. There is also a wall pull-down bed in rooms that sleep five. The 357-square-foot room provides plenty of space for the whole family to relax.

Guests staying in a Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom also have access to special concierge services, including priority boarding and seating at shows and restaurant reservations. If you’re looking for a truly magical experience, book a stay in one of these Little Mermaid-themed spaces.

Recommendation :  These are fun and family-oriented staterooms on Disney’s newest cruise ship. This is a good option if you want a Concierge-level room at a relatively affordable price.

Verandah (Balcony) Staterooms

A stateroom verandah onboard the Disney Magic | Image © Disney

Verandah staterooms are Disney’s most spacious non-concierge accommodations, each with its own balcony outside the ship where you can enjoy the fresh air while watching the ocean go by.

Category four, five, six, and seven are verandah staterooms. Some rooms in this category offer partial views, but all provide a comfortable and relaxing space.

Category 4 – Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom w/ Verandah (All Disney Cruise Ships)

The Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah on Disney cruises is the largest stateroom on the ships that are not concierge suites. Roughly 300 sq ft, it sleeps up to 5 and is the only single-room option for a family of 5 on the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. The Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah is also the most frequently booked option for families of 5 on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy .

All of these factors considered it’s no wonder that this room type is one of the most popular among families cruising with Disney.

Recommendation : The Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom is perfect for families of four or five who value roominess and want to enjoy the ocean breeze from the verandah . 

Category 5 – Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (All Disney Cruise Ships)

The Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah on Disney cruises is a fantastic choice for your family cruise. With enough space to comfortably sleep 3-4 guests and an unobstructed verandah, this room type is perfect for enjoying the beautiful view.

Magic and Wonder’s cabins are 268 sq ft, while Dream, Fantasy, and Wish are 248 sq ft. The Deluxe Oceanview Staterooms with Verandah come with a queen bed, a sleeper sofa, and a pull-out berth (if sleeping four). This room type also features a sitting area, plenty of closet space, and a private verandah to enjoy the view without leaving your stateroom.

Recommendation :   Among the regular-sized verandah cabins, these are the most common and the most frequently booked for families with four or fewer members. They are an excellent choice!

A Category 5 stateroom on the Disney Dream | Image © Disney

Category 6 – Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah – Undersized, Obstructed View, or White Wall  (All Disney Cruise Ships)

Category 6 staterooms are located near the back of the ship’s upper deck. Accommodations are nearly identical to those found in Category 5 but have either an undersized, obstructed, or white wall verandah. Those who book a Category 6 cabin on the Magic and Wonder will have full white wall railings, while on the Dream and Fantasy, the white wall only extends halfway up the railing.

All of these staterooms sleep at least three, and many sleep 4.

Recommendation :  Because these rooms are nearly identical to Category 5 rooms, they are a terrific way to save money on your Disney cruise . We recommend the Dream and Fantasy 6B staterooms because of their stunning views, and Disney Magic and Wonder’s Category 6 staterooms on Deck 6 have more verandah space, as do 5650 and 5150.

Category 7 – Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator’s Verandah (All Disney Cruise Ships)

Navigator verandahs on Disney Magic and Disney Wonder feature mostly enclosed balconies with a viewing window cut out. In contrast, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish have a minimally obstructed view from the verandah.

Recommendation:  The rooms in Category 7 are nearly identical to those in Category 5 and 6, so they are a good way to save on a Disney cruise if you don’t mind having a partial view. We believe these are the best values in the verandah category, particularly on the Dream, Fantasy, and Wish.

Feeling overwhelmed?  Working with an experienced Disney travel agent can calm the waters!  Contact the Disney Cruise experts at The Vacationeer !

Not only will they arrange every part of your cruise, but they’ll provide a generous onboard credit you can use towards purchases while you’re on the ship.  There’s never any obligation to book, and there’s no additional charge to use their planning services!

If it’s your first time cruising with Disney , working with The Vacationeer really is the best way to go!

Oceanview (Porthole) Staterooms

The giant porthole featured in some oceanview staterooms on the Disney Dream | Image © Disney

The Oceanview category of staterooms (Category 8 and 9) features rooms with scenic vistas through genuine porthole windows. The Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom is perfect for families, while the Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom provides a more intimate setting.

Category 8 – Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom (Disney Dream, Fantasy, & Wish)

Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish to offer a truly luxurious cruise experience with their Category 8 Deluxe Family Oceanview Staterooms.

These staterooms are much larger than the standard size (around 240 sq ft), sleeping between 3 and 5 people comfortably. In addition, they feature unique round tub-showers (see the video above for Category 4) and large portholes with seating, making them the perfect place to relax and take in the breathtaking views. The exceptions to this are the 8As, which are similar to suites with two large portholes and plenty of space. Families and groups can enjoy Category 8A even more since many have a divider between the bed and seating area. None of them will disappoint.

Recommendation :  Families looking for affordability and comfort will find the Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom is the right choice.

Category 9 – Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom (All Disney Cruise Ships)

The Category 9 Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom sleeps 3 or 4 people and is the same size as the category 10’s with a similar layout and features. The Disney Dream and Fantasy Rooms are 204 sq ft, 214 on Disney Magic and Wonder, and 218 sq ft on Disney Wish. Most rooms have a porthole on one of the walls. On the Magic and Wonder ships, the 9D staterooms on deck 1 have two small portholes instead of one large porthole.

A, B, C, and D designations represent Disney’s assessment of the location and view of the room. In Dream, Fantasy, and Wish, the 9C and 9D staterooms typically have obstructed views and are usually located in the front of the vessel.

Recommendation :  If you prefer to save money over having a porthole in your room, opt for Category 10. 

Inside Staterooms (Least Expensive Main Category)

An Inside Stateroom on the Disney Wish | Image © Disney

The Inside category features Disney Cruise Line’s base accommodations, with no window (no exterior view) but still featuring a nautical motif. The Deluxe Inside Stateroom is slightly larger than the Standard Inside Stateroom and provides additional storage space and a sitting area.

Category 10 –Deluxe Inside Stateroom (Disney Dream, Fantasy, Magic, & Wonder)

Rooms in Category 10 are almost identical to those in Category 9, except for being unable to see the outside. These staterooms also have more square footage than those in Category 11.

The Disney Dream/Fantasy Deluxe Inside Staterooms are 204 sq ft, and the Disney Magic/Wonder rooms are 214 sq ft. They can accommodate 3 or 4 people.

Disney Wish does not have a Deluxe Inside category.

Virtual portholes on the Disney Dream and Fantasy ships allow passengers to see what is happening outside (along with a bit of Disney magic thrown in).

There are also a select few unnamed staterooms on the Magic/Wonder ships known in some circles as “secret porthole” staterooms — they actually have porthole windows but Disney decided not to classify them as oceanview rooms because lifeboats or other architectural elements obstruct the views.

Deluxe Inside Staterooms have a split bathroom, with one half having a sink and a shower, and the other half having a toilet and a sink. A, B, and C subcategories are assigned according to their locations, with A subcategories on upper decks or closer to midship, while C subcategories are on lower decks.

Recommendation : Deluxe Inside Cabins/Staterooms are an excellent option for couples or families of 3 or 4 on a budget. 

Category 11 – Standard Inside Stateroom (All Disney Cruise Ships)

Standard Inside Staterooms are typically the cheapest rooms available on Disney Cruise Line .

Standard Inside Staterooms sleep three, and some sleep four.  They’re smaller than other staterooms, but the amenities are the same. The Disney Magic and Wonder rooms are 184 square feet, while the Dream Fantasy and Wish rooms are 169 square feet.

There’s no split bathroom in a Standard Inside Stateroom. The Disney Dream and Fantasy ships feature a Magical Porthole with real-time views, but the other ships do not have exterior views.

Disney divides the rooms into categories A, B, and C based on attractiveness. Category 11A rooms are found on upper decks and near the ship’s middle, while 11B rooms are on lower decks.

Recommendation:  The Standard Inside Statement is a small and cheap option, so you shouldn’t expect too much from it. However, this DCL room offers more space than you would get on other (non-Disney) cruise ships of the same class. It allows couples and small families the opportunity to enjoy a Disney cruise at a reasonable price.

As always seems to be the case, the best option for you may not be the best option for another family.

Ask yourself the question: “what’s most important to me?”  Is it having a balcony? Is it experiencing concierge level service in a suite? Is it having additional beds for kids? Is it saving money and just making sure you’re onboard the ship?

Answering those questions, then reviewing deck plans, photos, reviews, and our guide/tips above will help you decide what’s best for you.

No matter your room type, you’re sure to have a magical experience aboard a Disney Cruise ship.

Thanks for reading our Best Staterooms on a Disney Cruise article.  Happy cruising (and don’t forget your passport)!

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Disney Fantasy: A Complete Guide to What’s On Board

by Jenna Saxton | Nov 3, 2023 | Disney Cruise Line , Disney Fantasy

Discover the staterooms, dining options, entertainment, and more that await cruisegoers sailing on the Disney Magic.

Are you getting ready to set sail onboard the Disney Fantasy ? Setting sail for the first time all the way back in 2012, the Fantasy is one of the biggest ships within Disney Cruise Line’s fleet and is full of fun for the entire family. We’re breaking down everything you need to know about this ship, from staterooms to all the dining options to what entertainment you can enjoy onboard.

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The Disney Fantasy is the fourth ship within the Disney Cruise Line fleet and first set sail on its maiden voyage from Port Canaveral on March 31st, 2012. Now, over a decade later, the ship is known for longer itineraries (including 7-night sailings) to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. It also stops at Castaway Cay, Disney’s first private island, in nearly all of its voyages and it will soon also sail to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point when it opens in early 2025.

Nearly identical to the Disney Dream structurally, the Disney Fantasy is truly a luxury ship. It weighs 130,000 gross tons and spans 1,115 feet in length. And, with 1,250 staterooms onboard, the Fantasy can host up to 4,000 passengers in addition to its 1,458-person crew.

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Once onboard, you’ll be welcomed into the Grand Atrium by a golden statue of Mickey Mouse and many of his friends are hiding around within the architecture. The ship is themed to encompass a variety of fantastical, magical Disney stories and you’ll notice that much of the design and decor in the atrium takes inspiration from a peacock

On the stern of the Disney Fantasy, you’ll find Dumbo, the Flying Elephant, and Timothy Q. Mouse. And, you can explore 14 decks including staterooms, restaurants, lounges, entertainment venues, pools, recreational areas, and more. Learn more about them all below!

Where Does the Disney Fantasy Sail?

The Disney Fantasy is based out of Port Canaveral, which is the home port of the Disney Cruise Line. From Port Canaveral, the Fantasy takes guests on longer voyages including 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10-night itineraries.

Current destinations of the Disney Fantasy include the Bahamas, Mexico, Grand Caymen, Jamaica, the British and U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Martin, Puerto Rico, Antigua, St. Lucia, and Dominica. Every sailing also includes a stop at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island, and will also stop at Disney’s newest private island, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, on select sailings in 2025.

Staterooms on the Disney Fantasy

There are 1,250 staterooms on the Disney Fantasy with a total of 10 different room types to choose from. So, whether you’re looking for luxury, a suite to fit the whole family or a smaller interior room, you’ll likely have no difficulty finding a stateroom to fit your needs. And, of course, wheelchair-accessible staterooms are available as well in all the different room categories.

Here’s a look at the different types of staterooms you can book to help you find the room that best fits your needs:

Inside Staterooms

On the Disney Fantasy, there are a total of 150 inside staterooms. When booking, you’ll have the choice of two different options: the Deluxe Inside Stateroom and the Standard Inside Stateroom. As Disney Cruise Line’s base accommodations, you won’t have a view of the exterior or ocean. However, these rooms do include a Magical Porthole that shows real-time ocean views featuring animated Disney characters.

All inside staterooms sleep up to four adults.

Oceanview Staterooms

There are a total of 199 oceanview staterooms on the Disney Fantasy, offering similar room sizing and layouts to the inside staterooms with one big difference – you get a porthole window that offers views of the ocean as you cruise (some rooms even include two!).

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You can choose between the Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom or the Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom, depending on the size of your travel party. The Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom sleeps 3 to 5 guests, whereas the Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom is slightly smaller and sleeps 3 to 4 guests.

Verandah Staterooms

If you plan to spend a lot of time in your room and want your own private deck to take in the ocean, a verandah stateroom will give you just that! The verandah staterooms take up most of the Disney Fantasy, with a total of 901 available onboard including 21 suites. Each room comes with its own private verandah just for you and anyone in your room, plus, you can even have the barrier between rooms removed to expand your verandah if you are staying in two neighboring rooms.

Photo by Danny Shuster

There are three verandah stateroom options including a Deluxe Family Ocean Stateroom with Verandah (which sleeps 4 to 5, except Category 4E staterooms which sleep 3 to 4 guests), a Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (which sleeps 3 to 4 guests), and a Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator’s Verandah.

Concierge Staterooms

The most luxurious staterooms onboard the Disney Fantasy are the concierge staterooms. These rooms take your cruise experience up one notch offering the most square footage of any stateroom on the Fantasy and concierge services that are similar to what you receive in a club-level room at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. These are also the most expensive room types onboard, though you’ll receive more personalized service, access to an exclusive concierge-level lounge, and other perks.

There are three different types of concierge rooms on the Disney Fantasy including:

• Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah
• Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah
• Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

Each room type offers a unique layout and room for families of 5. Both the Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah and Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah are decorated with original Disney artwork and vintage hallmarks, while the Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah features some designs that take inspiration from Peter Pan.

Dining on the Disney Fantasy

Whether you’re hungry for a mid-afternoon meal, a quick snack, a sweet treat, or something more formal, there’s a restaurant to satisfy any craving on the Fantasy ! With sit-down formal dining options as well as large buffets, room service, and casual grab-and-go choices, you certainly won’t go hungry when you sail with the Disney Cruise Line.

Enchanted Garden. Photo by Danny Shuster

The most unique part of any Disney cruise is the rotational dining service for dinner each night of your voyage. This means that you’ll try all three of the main restaurants onboard during your sailing, though you can always opt to skip a night or two of the rotational dining for a more casual meal or a reservation at one of the adult-only restaurants that are not included with your sailing (at an additional cost). Here are all of the formal dinner options on the Fantasy:

• Enchanted Garden (Deck 2)
• Animator’s Palate (Deck 3)
• Royal Court (Deck 3)
• Remy adult-exclusive fine dining (Deck 12) – reservations required

You can also grab a quick bite at the following casual restaurants:

• Cabanas (Deck 11)
• Flo’s Café: Luigi’s Pizza (Deck 11)
• Tow Mater’s Grill (Deck 11)
• Fillmore’s Favorites (Deck 11)
• Eye Scream (Deck 11)
• Frozone Treats (Deck 11)
• Sweet on You (Deck 11)

There are also a variety of nightclubs and lounges including:

• Currents Bar (Deck 12)
• Skyline Lounge (Deck 4)
• Cove Cafe (Deck 11)
• Cove Bar (Deck 11)
• La Piazza (Deck 4)
• D Lounge (Deck 4)
• The Tube (Deck 4)
• Vista Cafe (Deck 4)
• O’Gills Pub (Deck 4)
• Meridian Bar (Deck 12)
• Waves Bar (Deck 12)
• Bon Voyage (Deck 3)
• Ooh La La (Deck 4)

Entertainment on the Disney Fantasy

Of course, there’s lots to do while you’re sailing on the Disney Fantasy with activities for guests of all ages. You can find the full list of daily activities on the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app, and be sure to note these different entertainment options that you can enjoy during your sailing:

• See Frozen, A Musical Spectacular , Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular, and Disney’s Believe inside the Walt Disney Theater
• Character meet and greets inside the Lobby Atrium, Gangway, and Donald’s Pool area
• Watch screenings of new and classic Disney movies in the Buena Vista Theater
• Participate in karaoke, trivia game shows, and dance parties at the D Lounge
• Head to the pool deck on your first day for the Sailing Away Deck Party
• Dress in your pirate best to enjoy Pirate Night which ends with a special fireworks display

For more information about the Disney Fantasy, check out our full deck plans here. And make sure to catch up on all of our Disney Cruise Line coverage !

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Disney Cruise Line vs. Royal Caribbean: Which family-friendly cruise line is for you?

If you're planning a cruise vacation with kids, you're likely focused on two brands: Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean.

While other cruise lines cater to families, these two lines top the charts. Royal Caribbean is known for its humongous ships that are chock-full of family-friendly attractions, from waterslides and ice skating shows to huge kids clubs and adults-only solariums and sun decks. Disney is always top of mind for a family getaway, and the characters, quality of entertainment and family-focused service you're used to in its parks and hotels carry over onto its cruise ships.

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How do you make a decision when your vacation choice falls to Disney Cruise Line versus Royal Caribbean? The cruise lines are different in many ways — discover what sets the lines apart to determine which is the best for you.

Size of ships

Royal Caribbean is known for having some of the largest cruise ships in the world , including the 250,800-ton, 7,600-passenger titleholder, Icon of the Seas . Its Freedom, Quantum and Oasis Class ships are no joke either. Freedom Class ships measure roughly 156,000 tons and carry upward of 4,500 passengers at maximum capacity, Quantum Class ships measure 169,000 tons and accommodate 5,000 passengers, and Oasis Class ships measure a bit more than 225,000 tons and carry between 6,600 and 7,000 passengers.

As befitting their size, these ships are full of attractions and entertainment options, a range of cabins and suites at varying price points and multiple dining and drinking establishments.

The fleet does include smaller ships among its 28 vessels. The Vision and Radiance Class ships carry around 2,500 passengers when full. However, these ships lack many of the family-friendly attractions that Royal Caribbean is known for, and are also the vessels the line sends on longer voyages or based in secondary home ports, such as San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Baltimore. On many of these smaller ships, you'll find more adults, though all will have kids clubs and welcome families.

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Disney Cruise Line has a much smaller fleet with only five ships (soon to be six by late 2024). These ships come in three sizes: the 83,000-ton Disney Magic and Disney Wonder carry 2,713 passengers at maximum capacity; the 130,000-ton Disney Dream and Fantasy carry 4,000; and the 144,000-ton Disney Wish (and its soon-to-debut sister, Disney Treasure ) can also accommodate 4,000. That puts its larger ships on par with Royal Caribbean's Freedom Class.

Unlike Royal Caribbean, Disney's smaller ships still bring all the Disney magic, including waterslides, family-friendly dining options and all the Disney character and princess encounters you could wish for.

Related: The 3 types of Disney Cruise Line ships, explained

Cabins and suites

Both Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise Line ships offer a range of cabin and suite categories, so travelers can choose the amount of space, layout and price point that works for them.

Both cruise lines divide cabins generally into windowless inside cabins (on both lines, certain ships have digital screens that simulate windows, displaying video from outside the ship), ocean-view rooms with porthole or picture windows that do not open, balcony cabins with private verandas and suites with extra space and VIP amenities.

Both lines offer top-level cabins and suites with access to exclusive lounges and deck space and the services of a concierge. You can find these Concierge-level rooms on all Disney cruise ships, but Royal Caribbean's Suite Class is only offered on its newest classes of ships (Icon, Oasis and Quantum).

All of Disney Cruise Line's cabins were designed with families in mind. Most have a split bath design, with a sink and toilet in one room and a tub-shower combo and sink in another. They have room-dividing curtains and plenty of extra berths, with sofabeds and pulldown bunks. Royal Caribbean does have some family cabins fleetwide, especially on Icon of the Seas, but the majority of its rooms were not created with families of three and four in mind.

Royal Caribbean is your line if you're looking for over-the-top suites on the biggest ships. The collection includes stunning two-floor suites, including the Ultimate Family Townhouse and Ultimate Family Suite on Icon and Oasis Class ships which are a kid's dream accommodation.

Royal Caribbean also has some quirky cabins you might find fun, including ocean-view and balcony rooms that look onto the open-air, interior "neighborhoods" on Oasis and Icon Class ships, such as the fun-loving Boardwalk, leafy Central Park and kid-friendly Surfside. Icon of the Seas has new Infinite Balcony cabins, which have extra interior space and a glass wall that rolls down halfway (like a car window) to bring fresh air into the room.

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Food and drink

Neither Royal Caribbean nor Disney Cruise Line is known for amazing food across the board; however, both have restaurants that will wow you.

When comparing Disney Cruise Line versus Royal Caribbean on dining, Royal Caribbean is your best bet, especially on its larger ships, if you want a lot of dining variety and don't mind paying extra for certain meals. Disney Cruise Line is the winner for family-focused restaurants and some amazing adults-only restaurants.

All Royal Caribbean ships include three meals a day in its multideck, banquet-style main dining rooms and Windjammer Marketplace buffets. Ships will also have a couple of additional included venues for snacks and fast-casual meals, such as cafes (with extra-fee coffee), Sorrento's pizza and El Loco Fresh for Mexican fare.

If you're willing to pay, you'll find nearly everything you could wish for: sushi and hibachi, steak, seafood, Italian, Southern, Johnny Rockets, pub fare and inventive dishes created using molecular gastronomy. Suite Class guests have access to an elevated, intimate dining room called Coastal Kitchen.

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Disney Cruise Line takes a completely different approach to dining. Each of its ships features three included sit-down restaurants, and passengers are given a schedule of which venue to visit on which night. Your waiters rotate through the dining rooms with you, so they can get to know your preferences. The eateries are often themed to Disney movies or characters and might have a stage show or other entertainment as part of the fun.

In addition, a buffet is open for breakfast and lunch, along with all-day dining at poolside, grab-n-go venues for things like pizza, burgers and sandwiches.

Adults can seek a quieter, more romantic meal in Disney's various adults-only, extra-fee restaurants, including the Italian Palo and the French Remy or Enchante. At $50 per person, Palo is a great value for brunch and dinner with all-you-can-eat options from an extensive menu, all of very high quality. On the flip side, Remy and Enchante are among the most expensive specialty restaurants at sea.

Both cruise lines offer room service , but Disney's is included in the fare, while you have to pay extra on Royal Caribbean.

Kids activities

Both cruise lines excel at entertaining kids (especially on Royal Caribbean's bigger and newer ships), but the lines take different approaches here as well. To start, both Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean have large kids clubs on their ships, with separate spaces for kids and teens, as well as extra-fee nurseries for the littlest cruisers.

Disney's Oceaneer Club and Lab are expansive play spaces themed to Disney, Pixar and "Star Wars" characters. You can play in Andy's Room from "Toy Story" or fly the Millennium Falcon in a "Star Wars" simulation. Activities range from arts and crafts and science experiments (like making goop) to playing video games or digital entertainment on the Magic Play Floor. Tweens and teens each have separate hangouts with lots of games and hangout space.

On Royal Caribbean ships, teens and tweens share a hangout, and the cruise line is experimenting with new programming to host activities around the ship for this picky age group. Kids still congregate in Adventure Ocean with multipurpose spaces for sports, games and crafts and plenty of high-tech entertainment. Newer ships have separate artist's studios, theaters, science labs and game space.

And, of course, both cruise lines plan kid and family activities around the ship, outside of the drop-off kids programming in the clubs. On Disney Cruise Line, families can take photos with their favorite characters and princesses, enjoy family trivia and karaoke, and attend events like a Pirate Night deck show or dance parties in the main atrium. Royal Caribbean might offer a family festival with games and face painting or field day-style competitions.

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Onboard attractions

Disney might be a wiz at theme parks, but no cruise line does onboard attractions better than Royal Caribbean. Look to its biggest, newest ships for wow-factor attractions, including a FlowRider surf simulator , waterslides (including a six-slide water park on Icon of the Seas) and giant dry slides, escape room, ice skating rinks, laser tag pop-ups, bumper cars (on Quantum Class ships), zip lines, rock climbing walls and sky diving simulators.

However, its Vision and Radiance Class ships take a more traditional, pared-down approach to onboard attractions, focusing on pools and hot tubs, the casino and the spa. Choose your ship carefully if you have certain whiz-bang attractions on your to-do list.

Disney Cruise Line ships will have a water ride or slide or two, indoor and poolside movie theaters and a spa, but don't expect the over-the-top attractions of a Royal Caribbean ship. The line focuses more on activities than attractions and lazy days by the pool.

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Entertainment

When you compare the entertainment of Royal Caribbean vs. Disney Cruise Line, you're not going to get a clear winner. Both lines excel at entertainment but — this won't surprise you — the two lines have different strengths when it comes to onboard shows.

Disney Cruise Line knows how to turn out high-quality shows, and each ship will offer three original Broadway-style musicals in its onboard theater. Some of them are musical versions of favorite animated classics, such as "Beauty and the Beast" and "Tangled." Other shows combine characters and songs from the Disney playbook to create original shows, like "The Golden Mickeys."

Disney is also known for captivating top-deck events, such as its Pirate Night shows, complete with fireworks, rappelling pirates and Mickey and friends dressed in their pirate best. Its ships run classic Disney movies on its poolside screen and first-run shows from the entire Disney portfolio in the indoor movie theaters. Adult entertainment in the lounges at night might include interactive game shows, karaoke, live music or even a solo show from a cast member.

Royal Caribbean also gets high marks for its stage shows, which range from shortened versions of Broadway musicals to original song-and-dance revues. Some ships have separate clubs where guest comedians perform, ice rinks for original Ice Capades-style shows and AquaTheaters for innovative acrobatic-diving-dancing performances. Expect high-tech effects, including the use of robotics, to enhance the entertainment.

The cruise line employs numerous musicians, including pianists who perform at the Schooner Bar, Dueling Pianos bar and even in the elevator and other unexpected locations (you never know where the Stowaway Pianist will appear). Ships with Royal Promenades host festive parades, dance parties and midnight balloon drops.

Who is on board?

Disney Cruise Line unsurprisingly attracts a lot of families, especially families with little kids in that princess-worshipping sweet spot, as well as multigenerational families. However, the line also attracts its fair share of adult couples, friends and families with grown children. It's not uncommon to find couples celebrating an onboard wedding or their honeymoon.

What most of these Disney passengers share is a love of the brand, whether that's the characters and movies or Disney's obsession with high-quality entertainment. Also, Disney cruises don't come cheap, so families tend to be well off, or they've saved for years for a special trip.

Related: 5 reasons why Disney cruises aren't just for kids

Royal Caribbean sees a larger variety of passengers across its fleet due to multifaceted ships and a wide range of cruise fares. You'll find families with kids of all ages (including adult ones), couples celebrating milestones from weddings to retirements, and lots of bachelor and bachelorette parties, spring breakers and girlfriend getaway groups. Who is on board will vary depending on the ship, the time of year and the length and destination of the cruise.

If you want a more adult environment, look for smaller or older ships, longer itineraries and off-peak travel times. If you want to find families, look for weeklong cruises sailing during school breaks. The party crowd and younger friend groups gravitate toward the super-short three- or four-night or weekend itineraries.

Related: The best Royal Caribbean cruise ship for every type of traveler

Itineraries and pricing

Disney Cruise Line ships mainly sail to the Caribbean and Bahamas on weeklong or shorter sailings. Three- and four-night cruises from Florida home ports, especially Port Canaveral, are ideal for tacking onto short visits to Disney World in Orlando.

Disney Wonder is the cruise line's Pacific-based ship. It sails to Mexico, Alaska, Australia and New Zealand, the South Pacific and Hawaii (the latter as repositioning cruises). Disney Dream is the line's transatlantic ship. It sails to the Caribbean and Bahamas from Florida, but also crosses the ocean to offer European cruises (Mediterranean, Norwegian fjords, Western Europe).

Disney has previously offered Bermuda and Canada/New England cruises from northeastern U.S. home ports but does not currently have any on its schedule.

Related: The ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line ships and itineraries

With a much larger fleet, Royal Caribbean has a much more diverse itinerary roster, but its focus is mainly the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Europe. In the summer, the line might base a dozen ships in the islands, half as many in Europe and four in Alaska, with the rest sailing to places like Bermuda, Canada and New England, Mexico and Asia. It can offer ship and itinerary options within one cruise region at the same time, whereas Disney might only have one ship sailing one route.

Royal Caribbean also offers cruises to the South Pacific, Pacific Northwest, Australia and New Zealand, Hawaii and Panama Canal, as well as transatlantic and transpacific crossings to move ships to new home ports.

You'll also have a wider selection of departure ports in the U.S. with Royal Caribbean. Its ships sail from secondary home ports, such as Baltimore, Boston, Cape Liberty (Bayonne, New Jersey), Galveston, New Orleans and Tampa, as well as the major Florida ports, Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver.

Related: The ultimate guide to Royal Caribbean cruise ships and itineraries

Perhaps because Disney Cruise Line has far fewer ships to fill than Royal Caribbean, its prices are generally much higher on similar itineraries. For example, at press time, the cheapest seven-night Caribbean cruise you can book on Disney Cruise Line starts at $1,449 per person, based on double occupancy and not including taxes and fees. Royal Caribbean's cheapest weeklong cruise starts at $377 per person.

However, Royal Caribbean's newest ships are very much in demand, and pricing can rival Disney's. The cheapest seven-night cruise on the line's recently debuted Icon of the Seas starts at $1,723 per person; its 2025-arriving sister Star of the Seas isn't much more affordable, with rates starting at $1,677.

Bottom line: Disney Cruise Line vs. Royal Caribbean

If you're looking at Disney Cruise Line versus Royal Caribbean for your next vacation at sea, you can't go wrong with either line.

Choose Disney Cruise Line if you're a huge Disney fan or are traveling with kids who are. Choose that line if you prefer smaller ships that are still kid-focused but offer plenty of adults-only spaces. Finally, book a Disney if you can afford the high fares and if your preferred destination and travel dates match up with the line's more limited schedule.

Choose Royal Caribbean if you like big ships and cruises that appeal to all ages and interests or if you're looking for smaller ships and are fine with older ships and more traditional onboard activities. If you need a wide variety of itineraries to choose from, are looking to cruise to more far-flung destinations or need options for affordable rooms or a wide selection of suites, Royal Caribbean is the line for you.

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These 10 hotels have incredible suites that will wow the whole family

More space, cool theming, gorgeous views — living the suite life while traveling definitely has its perks. Yes, booking a suite is usually a splurge, but when you stay at a hotel or resort with an over-the-top family suite, all that extra space can turn a regular getaway into a special family vacation no one will ever forget. 

Another major plus with a family suite? The grownups can get some separation from the kiddos, which works well when little ones have early bedtimes, or when everyone in the family just needs a little space after a long day. Some suites even have more than one bathroom, cutting down on squabbles and wait times for teeth brushing and showers. 

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For a guest room with unique theming and extra space to stretch out, consider one of these hotels with family suites that are anything but ordinary. 

1. Park View Deluxe Suite at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Best suite for a magical Disney trip

Want to make a trip to Walt Disney World even more magical? Among the many Disney World hotels suitable for large families , the Park View Deluxe Suites at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando stand head and shoulders above all the rest. 

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These recently redesigned 1,000-square-foot suites boast a soothing modern design style and make it easy to unwind after long over-stimulating days at the theme parks. The suites have a roomy living area with a queen-size sleeper sofa, three-quarter bath, separate bedroom with a king-size bed, full five-piece bathroom with a soaking tub, and a terrace big enough for the whole family. Not only that, but you'll get a prime view of the nightly fireworks at the Disney parks as well as the resort's pools and Explorer Island water park. 

From a console housing a coffee bar and refrigerator to built-in bedside lights and charging ports, convenience is built into every aspect of the sophisticated design. Each suite can connect to an additional guest room, and a range of other suite options are available at the resort. 

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For a truly once-in-a-lifetime trip, try the Ultimate Suites Experience and Top Floor Buyout, which includes the nine-bedroom Royal Suite, the four-bedroom Presidential Suite, eight additional guest rooms, and private elevator access.

2. The Stranger Things Suite at Graduate Bloomington

Best hotel suite for families who love "Stranger Things "

Feel like you’re right in the middle of all the creepy goings-on in Hawkins, Indiana, by booking the "Stranger Things" Suite at Graduate Bloomington . In one part of this two-bath family suite, you can make like you’re in Joyce Byers' living room complete with the Christmas lights. There's a sleeper sofa in there and a king-size bed in the other room, done up like the Wheelers' wood-paneled basement.

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Amenities include oversized walkie-talkies, a collection of retro board games, and even Will’s purple wizard cloak for a rousing game of Dungeons & Dragons. There’s not a modern TV in the 1980s-themed space, but each stay in the suite includes The Upside Down Experience Package that features a Polaroid camera for use during your trip, bikes to explore area, two tickets to WonderLab Museum of Science, Health, and Technology, and a special Eggo snack. Eleven percent (get it?) of the proceeds from each booking are donated to the WonderLab museum.

3. Cupola Suite at Grand Hotel

Best family hotel suite for history buffs 

The circa-1887 Grand Hotel on Michigan's Mackinac Island is already the kind of place where vacation dreams are realized. You can make a trip to the historic lodging property even dreamier by staying in one of the hotel’s new Cupola Suites. Done up in colorful vintage style, the luxury suites are available in one- or two-bedroom configurations with parlors. Dormers restored from the hotel’s original architecture now contain seating areas offering scenic views of the Straits of Mackinac and the Mackinac Bridge. 

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Mackinac's Grand Hotel is one of the best family resorts in the U.S. and makes a great home base for exploring the island. Family-friendly amenities at the hotel include the new multimillion-dollar recreational facility Woodlands Activity Center, the recently renovated pool, and daily programming and activities like foot golf, kids yoga, float-up movie nights, and arts and crafts.

4. Fenway Park Suite at Hotel Commonwealth

Best family hotel suite for baseball fans

As the official hotel of the Boston Red Sox, it only seems right that Boston’s Hotel Commonwealth pay tribute to the storied baseball team and its equally legendary playing field with the Fenway Park Suite. The top-floor 700-square-foot suite sits just 507 feet from Fenway Park. You can sit and gaze at the stadium perched on original Fenway Park seats on the suite’s walk-out balcony.

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Inside, you'll find fun features and memorabilia like a coffee table signed by Red Sox legends and the # 6 from the Green Monster scoreboard that was given to former Red Sox player, manager, and announcer Johnny Pesky when he retired. A connecting room can be added for families who need more space, and the hotel offers amenities like a daily selection of snacks, daily coffee and tea service, and access to a 24-hour fitness center. Plus, its location makes it easy to explore all that Boston has to offer beyond Fenway.

5. Future Rock Star Suite at Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort

Best family suite for young music lovers

Got a wannabe Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, or Bruce Springsteen in the family? Then you’ll want to check in to a Future Rock Star Suite at Universal's Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando. An in-room stage with "liquid" flooring and lights is the perfect spot for putting on a show, and memorabilia from Hard Rock International’s expansive collection helps inspire musical dreams. A bedroom with a king-size bed connects through a "stage door" to another room with two twin beds covered by a twinkling starlight canopy and roadie-inspired furniture. 

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The musical vibe continues throughout the entire hotel, from its 12,000-square-foot pool with an underwater sound system to amenities like a menu of 20 different Fender guitars that can be delivered to your room. Hotel guests also get Universal theme park benefits like early park admission and free Universal Express Unlimited access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure.

6. Deluxe KidCabin Suite at Great Wolf Lodge

Best suite for big families

What’s cooler than a family trip to one of Great Wolf's indoor water park locations ? Staying in a Deluxe KidCabin Suite. Sleeping up to 13 people, these family suites feature an in-suite "log cabin" with a bunk bed and daybed the kids will love to inhabit during the trip. There’s also a private bedroom with two queen beds and a full-size sofa sleeper, two full bathrooms, and another queen bed and sleeper sofa in the main area, so everyone in the family can get a good night’s sleep.

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Just imagine days spent frolicking at the indoor water park and Great Wolf Lodge's many other family-centric attractions, and then nights cozied up in the comfy suite inspired by the Great Outdoors (without actually having to navigate the Great Outdoors). You can find the suites at a number of Great Wolf properties, including the locations in Maryland, Arizona, and Georgia.

7. Executive Double Queen Suite with Runway View at TWA Hotel

Best family hotel suite for stylish travelers

Get away in mid-century style with a stay in the TWA Hotel ’s Executive Double Queen Suite with Runway View. Ultra-thick floor-to-ceiling windows let you observe all the high-flying action at New York’s JFK airport in complete peace and quiet, but blackout shades are at the ready when it’s time for bed. Eero Saarinen-designed Knoll furnishings and a terrazzo-tiled bathroom amp up the mid century-modern vibe of the suite. 

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Moscow Day Trip

By cruisewmn , August 2, 2011 in Seabourn Cruise Line

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We're extremely interested in a cruise next summer on the Soujourn which stops in St. Petersburg for almost three days. Seabourn lists two different "day trips" to Moscow via high speed train. Having previously cruised to St. Petersburg, we really don't want to stay there for three days and a side trip to Moscow would be the highlight of the cruise. Has anyone taken this excursion?

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I have been to Moscow many times, but never as part of a cruise. Was recently on a Baltics cruise and spoke to people who had - it takes it out of them as it was a super long day. In fact they got home so late that third day they slept in and had "sea day" at port.

There is so much to see in Moscow, I it should be a land trip and there are many nice hotels on which you can stay. It is really a 3 day experience. Having said that, if there is not much else you want to see in St Petersburg, and you don't think you will get back to Russia by land, it is a very interesting city with much to do. You will skim the surface, but will enjoy. I would only do if you had limited or no plans in St Petersburg - especially the day after as you return very late at night.

If you do not go, there are many not so well known things to do in SP. The Russian Museum is fascinating for example as is Yuspov Palace. The military museums and sights are interesting as well.

Whatever you decide to do you will have a great time!

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Doing a "day-trip" from St. Petersburg to Moscow and back can work well. We did that trip in 2008 with Crystal. Having sailed in the Greek Islands in 2006 with Seabourn on our first cruise, I am sure that the quality would be similar with your cruise line. One change now would be the use of the high-speed train in place of flying back and forth as we did in 2008. Here are more details to consider:

Having three days in St. Petersburg allows enough time to do BOTH in seeing Moscow and going to other places near where your ship is docked. Only a few of the better lines, such as Seabourn and Crystal, have that type of schedule. We used in 2008 the main schedule airline, Rossiya Russian Airlines, for this trip. That line is now part of Aeroflot. The train trip takes long, but lessens some of the added time needed going out to the airport and the train gets you closer to the central part of Moscow.

I'll offer up some added background, along with various pro/con factors for your consideration. My wife thought it was lots of money, but she viewed it as very much worth it after completing the trip as a "once in a lifetime" experience.

CON FACTORS : It's a long day! Leave the ship about 8 am (greeted by a small welcoming band dockside); lots of driving and traffic; get back by return flight to the St. Petersburg airport around midnight and back to the ship a little before 1 am. The cost through Crystal Cruises was not cheap, but it does include everything, including all bus transfers, your jet air flights on regularly schedule commercial airlines, lunch on the bus, dinner in a nice/historic club/restaurant, admissions, etc., etc. Moscow is a super large city of about ten million people. There has been huge growth in the suburbs of this city during the past decades or so. Traffic and time from the airport to the main downtown takes about an hour. You can get a good feel as you travel into town through the coach windows about the “new Moscow” with its suburban growth, commerce, advertising, capitalism, etc.

PRO FACTORS : Moscow has its unique history, sights and sites, from Ivan the Terrible up through Lenin, Stalin and the new Russian leaders of today. After a long ride in from the airport on the outer edge of this large metro areas of 17.3 million (with 10.5 million in the city), we stopped at a new hotel for coffee/tea/break. Then, we rode the Moscow subway and saw a couple of their very unique and artistic stations. Stalin at the time called these stations “People’s Palaces”. This Moscow Metro was first opened in 1935 and now has 182 stations, 12 different lines,187 miles of routes and carries seven million passengers each weekday. It’s the world second busiest subway system. This subway ride offered a good sampling of real life for people who live and work in Moscow. We then saw more key places enroute, including the home of the Bolshoy Ballet, KGB Headquarters, various Stalin era buildings, etc. Then we went to the Kremlin with its 19 historic towers. WOW, we were really there!

Inside the Kremlin are three key “super stars”. First, was the State Armoury with its spectacular Faberge Eggs, plus so many carriages, crowns, gowns, jewels, etc. Second are the various historic Cathedrals within the Kremlin Walls, plus the Tower Bells, Icon art, etc. This includes the Cathedral of the Annunciation built in the 1480’s and having such spectacular wall murals and icons. Third, was the Great Kremlin Palace with its spectacular reception halls, inlaid wood floors, gold and more gold, fancy ceilings, etc. The Czars were crowned here, plus the current heads of the Russian government, etc. You might check whether your cruise trip will take you insider here. The size and scale of these areas are hard to describe in words, let alone reflect and capture the history that has happened in some of these rooms dating back to the late 1400’s. We have seen lots of great palaces all over Europe, but this is something above and beyond for the eyes, heart and brain.

Then, we saw more building inside the walls of the Kremlin. We went outside of the Kremlin Walls and walked next door to adjoining Red Square, seeing St. Basil’s and the re-done Gum Department Store. Red Square is so historic, especially having grown up seeing the military May Day parades there, visuals of Lenin’s Tomb, etc. Have the words “spectacular” and historic been used too much? Maybe, but it fits for many of these unique places. St. Basil’s was built 1555–1561 on the order of Ivan IV (the Terrible). It was the tallest building in Moscow until the completion of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower (266 feet tall) in 1600 inside the Kremlin Walls. To be able to “CONTRAST” and compare Moscow and St. Petersburg during these three short days adds to the benefits of seeing both of these great Russian capital cities. Each is a very different and special city.

We finished with dinner in the Central Writers’ Club, a one hundred years old mansion made into a restaurant with crystal chandeliers, rich wood panelling, fireplaces, and antique balustrades. Finally, we drove back to the airport, passing many of the new suburban commercial development with big box stores and luxury housing, etc.

Is one day too short and limited? YES! You can, however, do and see lots in only that one short day. You get a small sampling above. How often do you get to Russia? The Cold War might not come back in full force, but there are going to be increasing and revisited tensions in future years involving Russia and getting access there. The major cruise lines have done this tour many times and has its details down well and timing perfected. Let me know any questions, thoughts or reactions.

Here are a few picture highlights of what we saw in Moscow. Have more to share, if you would like added views for the great potentials there.

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Walking on the famed Red Square of Moscow:

This is the interior for Moscow's most historic church, Assumption Cathedral or the Cathedral of the Dormition, inside the Kremlin walls. It is the mother church of Muscovite Russia. The church stands on Cathedral Square and was built in 1475–1479 by the Italian architect Aristotele Fioravanti. It was erected on the spot of an older 14th century cathedral of the same name:

The famed KGB Headquarters in Moscow where many entered and did not exit (alive) during the 1950’s and 1960’s:

Kazan Cathedral sits on the northeast corner of Red Square in Moscow. The current building is a reconstruction of the original church which was destroyed at the direction of Joseph Stalin in 1936. The original church was erected as a shrine in the early 1630s to mark the city's liberation from the Polish aggressors. After the Soviet Union’s fall, this was the first church to be completely rebuilt. The cathedral's restoration (1990–1993) was based on the detailed measurements and photographs of the original church:

Here is a small sampling of the Kremlin Royal Treasures of the Czars: Eggs & Jewels:

St. Basil's sits on Red Square and dates back to its 1555-61 construction on the orders of Ivan the Terrible (Ivan IV). It commemorates the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan and marks the geometric center of the city. This location has been the hub of its growth for Moscow since the 14th century. It was the tallest building in Moscow until the completion of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower in 1600. This church was near destroyed in the 1930’s when Stalin was in control.:

We did it with Regent several years ago. We were also docked in St Petersburg for 3 days. We flew to Moscow though. Not sure how long the high speed train takes, but until you get to the airport, through security and your flight leaves it may be the same. It was a great day. I wouldn't have wanted to miss it. We got back about 11 and they had a special dinner waiting for those of us on this excursion. Really did get to see the highlights of Moscow as well as a fabulous lunch.

I did the day trip to Moscow several years ago with Seabourn. Normally, I would never undertake such a grueling day but it was my third time in St. Petersburg and I had seen everything I wanted so I thought why not? It turned out to be a highlight of the trip. Yes, it was a long day but who cares. The day is just as long if you stay on board. Seabourn handled the whole thing extremely well from the flights to the guides to the meals to the private sightseeing. We saw and experienced so much in that one day that I felt I had been there for two or three. Is it better to go and spend a few days? Of course! But if that is not an option and you're not sure if you'll ever get there on your own I think it's a great thing to do.

Everything I said though is only for those who have been to St. Petersburg before. If it's your first time you'll need every minute of those three days there to see even a fraction of what there is to see.

Thaks for all the great information. We will be on the Sojourn late next summer in the Baltic. We have been to St Petersburg and are thinking we might do this if offered. Sounds great, hope we get the chance!

I can't thank you all enough for your quick and in depth responses. As much as I would like to take an extended tour of Moscow/Russia someday, I've learned that you never know what the future holds and not to let a good opportuity pass you by. The overall positive reviews and amazing pictures have sold us. While I realize we might be exhausted from the long day, it sounds well worth it.

I can't thank you all enough for your quick and in depth responses. The overall positive reviews and amazing pictures have sold us. While I realize we might be exhausted from the long day, it sounds well worth it. THANK YOU!

Glad we have helped to "SELL YOU". You are summarizing and approaching things correctly. See "IT" while you can and are close. Here are a few more pictures to help you get ready for the amazing sights you will experience there in Moscow.

One of the Kremlin Wall Towers in Moscow:

The domes of the historic church inside the walls of the Kremlin:

Inside the newly, more westernized GUM Department Store:

One of the 1930’s style building built by Stalin in Moscow:

Kremlin Treasures: Crowns and other “tools” for the Czars:

Moscow’s subways are called the People’s Palace with its marble coverings and unique designs for each of the stations.:

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Like you, we did the Moscow trip after a couple of trips to St Petersburg. Wouldn't have missed it for the world- totally different feel from SP, or anywhere else in the world. For those of us who lived through the cold war, it brought to life the spy novels I have read all my life.

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Could you please send more information on your Moscow trips - we would like to do a seperate trip to Moscow after the cruise. Any leads or information would be appreciated.

I have been to Moscow many times, but never as part of a cruise. Was recently on a Baltics cruise and spoke to people who had - it takes it out of them as it was a super long day. In fact they got home so late that third day they slept in and had "sea day" at port.   There is so much to see in Moscow, I it should be a land trip and there are many nice hotels on which you can stay. It is really a 3 day experience. Having said that, if there is not much else you want to see in St Petersburg, and you don't think you will get back to Russia by land, it is a very interesting city with much to do. You will skim the surface, but will enjoy. I would only do if you had limited or no plans in St Petersburg - especially the day after as you return very late at night.   If you do not go, there are many not so well known things to do in SP. The Russian Museum is fascinating for example as is Yuspov Palace. The military museums and sights are interesting as well.   Whatever you decide to do you will have a great time!

We were on the Sojourn July/August 2012. We did a private day trip to Moscow using SPB tours via high speed train on our 2nd day in ST P. They picked us up from the ship around 5:30 am and dropped us off at the rail station, and we met our tour guide and a driver for the two of us at the Moscow rail station. It took 4 hours each way for the train, but it went from city center to city center, and it seemed to go by relatively quickly. We had a great time in Moscow- seeing the highlights as described on the tour itinerary, and we could customize it. There seemed to be little English spoken in Moscow, people not as friendly as in St P, and the traffic was horrible. I was actually glad to get back to St P( at around midnight).

It was a busy day, but that didn't stop us from a full day of touring before and after the Moscow trip on private tours by SPB tours. It was quite expensive, but I'm glad we went- and I really have no desire to go back.

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Years ago we did a land tour of Russia, so got to spend about 5 days in both Moscow and St Petersburg. I actually like Moscow more than St Petersburg. We have also done a Baltic cruise on Seabourn, so have had another 3 days in St Petersburg, so NEXT time we will certainly do the day tour to Moscow. I would also prefer to do it the way they do now, by train, would have been dubious about a Russian "domestic" flight. ;)

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I could've sworn I'd responded to this thread earlier:confused:

I'd take my chances on a domestic flight with their new fancy Boeing planes (or even an odd Ilyushin). The train was a less than stellar experience. Four hours each way in a straight backed non reclining seat. Some of them had another passenger about 24" in front of you, facing you - so no sticking your legs out. Further they didn't seem to believe in AC so the car just got hotter and hotter. Moscow itself was great, I found it particularly amusing that right across from Red Square they had a capitalist pig-dog mall filled with luxury American and European brands.

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Following is a description and personal review of the Seabourn Cruise - St. Petersburg -shore excursion: “MOSCOW BY TRAIN & THE MYSTERIOUS KREMLIN”

On June 18, 2012 – my wife and I participated in the Seabourn Pride’s Moscow Excursion along with 12 other passengers and 2 guides. Most of us had room service breakfast at 4:30am, crossed the flooded river outside Russian Customs and met the bus @ 5:30am for a transfer to the St. Petersburg Train Station. The high speed train (mostly at 130-140 MPH) left the station at 6:30am and arrived in Moscow at 10:15am. The train ride was uneventful and a box snack was provided.

In Moscow, we were met by the local guide and a full size bus. We drove into and around central Moscow for about 30 min. – buildings and sights are interesting, but do not compare to the historical & decorative buildings of St. Petersburg. We then took a Metro (subway) ride in Moscow. The metro is interesting, but not as impressive as St. Petersburg’s. (You will notice that throughout this review, I state that St. Petersburg is better than Moscow, which is true of everything except for the Kremlin, which holds its own and should be the main purpose of this excursion.) (Seabourn states that the Kremlin is closed on Thursday – THEREFORE, DO NOT TAKE THIS TOUR ON THURSDAY.)

After driving around Moscow again to view several areas from the bus, we visited the Kremlin , which is a very large wall enclosed fortress with hundreds of buildings, churches, monuments, fortress walls with many towers/etc. After a long walk (many long walks to come) at an OLYMPIC SPEED PACE (You will walk fast to see everything in the allotted time). We started with the “Armory” museum which was very good and I do not normally like museums. There are rooms with royalty gowns, Czars’ crowns, royalty carriages, suits of amour and weapons, jewel covered bibles, Faberge Eggs, etc. – basically Royal Treasures. From here we walked to the “Churches Square” with It’s 17 churches. We entered the Annunciation Cathedral where most all the Czars were crowned. Outside - took pictures of the largest BELL in the world that has never been rung and the largest CANNON that has never been fired. Took pictures of government buildings and the President’s Palace.

At about 1:45pm, we walked back to the bus for a short ride to a very prestigious restaurant (and it was) for a four course late-lunch with an excellent French Bordeaux.

After lunch, we visited the very large Red Square @ 3:15pm for a tour of “St. Basil’s Cathedral” which was beautiful and very interesting with its many Onion Domes – but I liked St. Petersburg’s “Church on the Spilled Blood” better. We were able to see the front of the Lenin’s Tomb , but it was closed. At the other end of the Square was a beautiful museum and very nice smaller church where recorded services were being played.

We had 45 min. on our own to walk around the Square and after another long fast walk back to our bus, we proceeded to the train station for a 7:45pm departure back to St. Petersburg. A snack and drink was provided. Arriving in St. Petersburg at 11:30pm, with the sun just beginning to set (the mid-night sun), we proceeded to the ship – 18 hour tour/ 21 hour day.

Summary: Is the tour worth $1,000 per person – only if it is important to see Moscow once in your lifetime. See St. Petersburg first ; tour has extensive walking at a very fast pace; you will be going to Moscow to see the Kremlin which is historical and beautiful.

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• Relax and unwind on a white-sand beach.
• Slide down the Crush ‘n’ Gusher water coaster.
• Enjoy the plunges and spills of Miss Adventure Falls, a winding whitewater journey.
• Let the little ones have big fun at Ketchakiddee Creek, a whimsical water playground with pint-sized slides and other fun features.

And so much more!

Need swimwear, sunblock, a beach hat or sunglasses? Stop by Singapore Sal’s to shop for water-park essentials—or find a magical memento to commemorate your visit.

Enhance Your Visit You’ll have it made in the shade when you rent a Beachcomber Shack or Typhoon Lagoon Umbrella for your day—featuring reserved seating, fresh towels and other conveniences.

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Memory Maker

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Enjoy all the Disney PhotoPass photos and videos from your visit—plus special extras.

Memory Maker gives you more than unlimited downloads of your own Disney PhotoPass photos and videos. You can also view and download photos and videos of up to 25 members of your Family & Friends list who share media with you.

Tell your Disney story with one-of-a-kind photos taken at iconic park locations, as well as with Magic Shots and attraction photos.

With Memory Maker, you don’t have to decide which of your photos you want to keep. You’ll get them all—to share now and cherish forever.

Learn more about Memory Maker

• Tickets are valid for use from April 2 to September 28, 2024, with an advance park reservation.
• To enter a theme park, both a park reservation and valid ticket are required. Before purchasing this ticket, check that reservations are available for this ticket for the date(s) and park(s) you would like to visit. Make your reservations immediately after purchasing your ticket because reservations are limited, and you may not be able to get a reservation for your desired date or park. View reservation availability .
• Reservations are subject to availability of reservations allocated to this ticket as determined by Disney, and park capacity. Reservation availability is not guaranteed for any date. Reservations may be unavailable for any particular date or park, especially as you get closer to the date of visit or ticket expiration date. For any given date, other admission types may be available for purchase, and reservations may be available for other admission types even though reservations for this ticket are fully reserved.
• For Florida Resident tickets, all adults will need to show proof of Florida residency at the park entrance.
• Admission is subject to capacity closures and other restrictions.
• Parks, attractions and other offerings are subject to availability, closures and change or cancellation without notice or liability.
• Tickets are subject to the Walt Disney World Resort Ticket Store Terms and Conditions .
• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park is currently unavailable; it will reopen starting March 17, 2024. Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park is available through March 16, 2024; it will be closed for refurbishment beginning March 17, 2024. Select ticket add-on options are valid for entry to either Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park or Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park (whichever one is open).
• A theme park reservation is not currently required to visit a water park; however, theme park reservation requirements are subject to change.
• Water parks are subject to extended rehabilitation, seasonal, capacity and weather closures or may close for other reasons. On certain dates, a water park may only be open for special events or to limited groups.
• Guests must make a theme park reservation for the first park they plan to visit.
• After entering that first park, Guests will be able to visit the next park at any time of day during park hours. The ability to visit a park is subject to the park's capacity limitations.
• At this time, a theme park reservation is not required after the first park; however, theme park reservation requirements are subject to change.
• Tee times are required for Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course and are subject to availability.
• FootGolf is available every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday after 2:30 PM, subject to availability.
• Miniature golf is valid for one round. Round must start prior to 4:00 PM.
• Only one miniature golf visit per Guest per day.
• ESPN Wide World of Sports admission is valid only on event days; some events require an additional admission charge; there are no events on certain days; days and hours of operation of concessions, venues and attractions vary. Visit ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for more information.

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For Florida resident tickets, the persons who will use the adult tickets must be Florida residents and must be present at the time of ticket pick up.

For each room or package reservation, the adult who booked the reservation must be a Florida resident and must be present at check-in.

For each room or package reservation and for each adult ticket purchased, you may provide any of the following:

• Valid Florida driver's license
• Valid Florida state-issued ID card (must have a Florida address)
• Valid Florida-based military ID

If you do not have one of the IDs indicated above, then for each room or package reservation and for each adult ticket purchased you must provide one of the following dated within the last two months and evidencing a Florida residential address together with a corresponding picture ID (passport, driver's license, state identification card):

• Monthly mortgage statement
• Florida vehicle registration or title
• Homeowner's insurance policy or bill
• Automobile insurance policy or bill
• Utility bill
• Mail from a financial institution, including checking, savings, or investment account statement
• Mail from a Federal, State, County or City government agency

Bills can be no more than two (2) months old. PO Boxes are not accepted as proof of residency. Current bills printed from electronic versions are acceptable, though photocopies and fax copies are not.

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