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Disney Cruise Line is a premium vacation experience unlike any other. It’s different even from other Disney vacations.
Disney travel has become the best way for families to experience the world together and virtually no corner of the planet is off-limits.
There are a plethora of factors that set Disney apart from other cruise lines, but here are some can’t miss things you have to do, particularly on the Disney Fantasy, which is what I sailed on for my last cruise.
Top 10 Things to Do on Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship
1. Sweet On You
If you’re on the Disney Fantasy, this is a can’t miss sweets shop. It’s got every sugary concoction you could possibly want.
Sweet On You. Photo credit: Darren Cheung
This is a fun place cruisers can enjoy a family treat (like a super big ice cream sundae) or a great spot to grab your favorite movie snack (like jelly beans!)Plus, they have a super adorable Mickey and Minnie Mouse statue that is just begging you to Instagram it!
Other can’t miss opportunities for sweet treats are Frozone Treats and Eye Scream, which are nods to characters from The Incredibles and Monsters Inc respectively.
2. The AquaDuck
Each of the Disney Cruise Ships has some kind of water fun, besides the pools. The Magic and Wonder have the AquaDunk waterslide, while the Dream and the Fantasy have the new AquaDuck water coaster.
AquaDuck Water Coaster on the Disney Fantasy. Photo credit: Matt Stroshane
If you are on one of these newer cruise ships, you have to try it out. It’s such fun and you won’t believe how thrilling it is as you swoop over the edge of the ship in a transparent glass tube.
Confession: I was too chicken to go on it, but my husband and 6-year-old had a blast doing it again and again!
3. Goofy’s Sports Deck
One of the greatest sections of the ship is Goofy’s Sports Deck. There are tons of fun to be had here, including a one-of-a-kind virtual reality experience.
You can play virtual golf and have a choice of championship courses to simulate, or you can choose from a sport package that includes options to play hockey, basketball, baseball, football, or soccer.
VR packages come in 30 minute and one hour sessions. This is one must-do activity you will return again and again for.
4. First Run Movies
If sports are not your favorite thing, perhaps you will feel more comfortable in the Buena Vista Theater. Here you can watch first-run movies and Disney classics on the big screen for free.
Buena Vista Theatre on the Disney Dream. Photo credit: Matt Stroshane
Whatever, the latest Marvel or Pixar Movie might be, you’ll find it on the Disney Cruise Line.
There are so many great titles to choose from and they play all day long. That means that whatever your schedule is, there is always time to stop and take in a movie with the family.
Budget tip: The movies are free but the concessions aren’t. This is one situation where it pays off to bring your own snacks if you like to have candy while you watch.
5. Palo/Remy
Most of the food on your Disney Cruise is included in the price, but there are some dining experiences that cost more, such as the Senses Juice Bar and the Royal Court Tea.
Kobe beef with turnip and potato gratin, served with thyme jus at Remy. Photo credit: Matt Stroshane
Palo is a fine dining restaurant on all Disney Cruise Line ships and Remy is on the Dream and the Fantasy. Both of these luxury restaurants have an added cost but at a deep discount.
These restaurants are much less expensive than they would be anywhere else, so consider the value rather than the price. One of the best things about a Disney Cruise is the opportunity to dine at either of these adult-only restaurants.
6. Room Service
Another perk of the Disney Cruise Line is the free room service. This is something you have to utilize during your cruise.
The kitchen is open 24/7 and you can call anytime to have food brought to your room with no extra charge. Be aware that some items will cost extra, such as canned or bottled beverages, but most of the menu is included in your price.
Room Service is best when you can enjoy your food on the veranda of your stateroom.
Insider tip: You can get Mickey bars or chocolate chip cookies and milk delivered for a before bedtime treat!
7. Animator’s Palate
This restaurant is on every Disney cruise ship, but it is different on each one.
The overarching theme of the restaurant is “bringing art to life through animation” the execution varies depending on which version you have on your ship, but the experience is always interactive and engaging.
Animator’s Palate is a signature Disney Cruise Line restaurant. Photo credit: Matt Stroshane, photographer
The changing environment throughout the dinner service makes the Animator’s Palate one of the most unique and exciting Disney Dining experiences for the whole family.
You don’t have to go to the rotational restaurants on your schedule, but you don’t want to miss the night you have Animator’s Palate on your itinerary.
8. Theatrical Shows
Disney Cruise Line uses all of the company’s resources to bring you the best in entertainment and travel. One of the benefits of taking a Disney cruise is the live productions you can attend on the ship.
Beauty and the Beast on stage on Disney Cruise Line. Photo credit: Steven Diaz
Disney has numerous Broadway caliber shows including stage show versions of Frozen, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. Depending on what ship you cruise with you will have the opportunity to see one of these impressive productions at no extra cost.
The rich entertainment value is part of what you pay for when you book a Disney Cruise, so don’t miss out.
9. Fireworks
A magically unique facet of a Disney Cruise Line vacation is the fireworks. Nobody does fireworks like Disney does and you won’t see fireworks on any other cruise line.
Disney Cruise Line lights up the sky to dazzle guests with the largest, awe-inspiring fireworks extravaganza presented aboard a cruise ship. Photo credit: Gregg Newton
The exclusive opportunity to see Disney’s signature pyrotechnics bursting in the sky is a special touch that can’t be duplicated.
A seemingly small thing puts the whole cruise experience over the top when you get to take in the spectacle.
10. Meet Characters on the Disney Fantasy
Mickey Mouse at Castaway Cay. Photo credit: Darren Cheung
Perhaps the most unique thing about a Disney cruise is not the fresh filtered pool water, the fireworks, or even the Castaway Cay.
When you take a Disney Cruise you will find that Mickey and his friends have joined you. There are so many great opportunities to spot Disney characters in a totally different light.
There are also scheduled opportunities to meet and greet with the characters on the ship.
Check your Navigator app for times and locations, and don’t forget, they’ll join you at Castaway Cay, too.
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