Updated April 22, 2026
The coveted Disney Cruise.
What’s it all about?
Compared to other cruise lines, Disney looks kind of pricey, but they sell out ships again and again.
Let’s take a look at why.
Who You Should Book Your Cruise With
I can help you with many parts of planning, but I recommend booking your trip with an experienced agent who can handle some of these things for you and advise on all of them. Commission is built into every Disney package purchased, regardless of who you book with. So, you do not pay a penny more than if you book with Disney directly.
I recommend booking with Get Away Today. They are, hands down, the best in the Disney industry. Start here.
Basic Scoop
Disney Cruise Line was incorporated in 1996 and hasn’t slowed down since. Ships keep getting bigger and better and itineraries continue to spread out across the globe.
I’ve been on two Disney Cruises and have been thrilled with all they included. Think of all the magic from Disney Parks and Resorts brought onto a mega-ship, which takes you from one fun stop to the next.
Disney service is at the top of its game on the Cruise Line. It’s impressive, y’all.
They win awards year after year. #1 for families, Best Cruise Line, Best Caribbean Cruise Line, etc, etc.
Check this out.
Disney Cruise Ships
Cruise ships include…..
- Disney Magic – 1998
- Disney Wonder – 1999
- Disney Dream – 2011
- Disney Fantasy – 2012
- Disney Wish – 2022
- Disney Treasure – 2024
- Disney Destiny – 2025
- Disney Adventure – 2025
What Makes Disney Cruises Worth the Cost?
A few major features – that most cruise lines don’t have – stand out in my mind:
- Service – Cast Members are the heart of our parks and that commitment continues on the ships. I’m consistently impressed with their helpfulness.
- Rotational Dining – It seems like a small thing, but this feature on Disney Cruises really amounts to a lot. Rotational dining means that your cast member servers move to each dining room as your plan details. So they follow you. And they know your preferences and needs immediately. What a blessed this is for guests with food allergies.
- Fireworks at Sea – Disney does everything better and being the only ship to set off fireworks at sea is a prime example. Fish friendly ashes fall to the sea during the show. Mickey flies through the air. It’s a sight to see!
- Disney Culture – There’s something really special about people who come to the parks again and again and that spirit can be found on the ships, too.
My Cruises
2016 – Halloween on the High Seas, Disney Dream, 3 nights including Castaway Cay in the Bahamas
2023 – 4 nights to Cabo on the Disney Wonder
My Favorite Parts and What You Should Not Miss
- The Sailing Away Party! – This is legit my favorite moment of the cruise. This is the party that happens when you leave port.
- Rotational Dining – It’s so nice to have the same servers at each meal. They become friends!
- Fireworks at Sea – Nobody does it like Disney.
Pixie Dust & Fish Extenders
A fun part of the Disney Cruise Line culture is sharing pixie dust with other guests on board.
I share all about how to join the fun in this post.
Crisis at Sea – Be Better Prepared than I Was
On my second Disney Cruise, my daughter became very ill and we were not prepared.
This post explains everything.
Related Resources
Alternative Cruise Line Options
Not interested in Disney? Consider Royal Caribbean. More and more people tell me they love this cruise line for both experience and value.
Additional Resources
Planning a trip? Start with this post. It shares all sorts of basic planning info that will help you get organized.
Need discounted tickets and hotels? Check out my travel partner, Get Away Today. In business since 1990, they’re the absolute best with both pricing and service. This link takes you to them. Or you can call 855.GET.AWAY toll free.
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Let me know how I can help you plan!
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