DCL Onboard Activities & Entertainment

The Disney Cruise Ships are the destination. There is so much to do onboard for guests of ages.

• Adults Only Activities
• Children's Activities
• Fun for the Whole Family
• Disney Cruise Line Shows
• Onboard Shopping
• Disney Cruise Line Onboard Movies
• Disney Cruise Line Recreational Activities
• Computer Terminal Locations
• Disney Cruise Line Personal Navigators
• Seasonal Activities
  

Mention the word "Disney" to most people and the first word that comes to mind is "children". Happily, Disney Cruise Line recognizes that adults need their own cruise experience. They have designed the ship and activities so that adults have their own exclusive sections to enjoy.
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• Night Clubs
• Spas

Fulfilling the needs of children and families is one of the things that Disney does best, and the Disney Cruise Line ships are no exception. Children may choose to participate in the organized programs of the Oceaneer Club and Lab, or enjoy a variety of activities that are available throughout the day. Slipping and sliding down the chute into Mickey's Pool, splashing and having fun in the sun in Goofy's Family Pool, stretching in a morning workout at Goofy's Family Fitness, family line dancing and ping pong are some of the many physical activities that you'll find aboard these magnificent ships.
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• Need to Know Info for Kids
  • Kids' Clubs Hours
  • Checking kids in, getting pagers
  • Special Needs
  • Dinner in Kids' Clubs
• Disney Wonder and Magic
  • Flounder's Reef (Infants 12 weeks-3 yrs)
    • Registering for Flounder's Reef
  • Oceaneer's Club (ages 3-7)
  • Oceaneer's Lab (ages 8-12)
  • Teen Activities (ages 13-17)
• Disney Dream
• It's A Small World Nursery (Infants 12 weeks - 3 yrs)
• Oceaneer Club (ages 3-10)
• Oceaneer Lab (ages 3-10)
• Edge (ages 11-13)
• Vibe (ages 14-17)
• Chill Spa (ages 13-17)

Studio Sea can be found on the Wonder and the Magic and is situated on deck 4 mid-ship. You can bring the whole family in for "Family Karaoke" or compete in a dance contest, join the crew for a "Meet the Crew" party, or see a comedy show. Studio Sea hosts to a number of fun and exciting activities which is sure to satisfy everyone's taste.

 

D Lounge

D Lounge is located on the Disney Dream on Deck 4 midship. This is a great place for families to hang out and play games together.  Disney Cruise staff have 20 different activities planned throughout the day and night, so there should be something for everyone in your family to enjoy.  Some examples are:

• Family Fusion - Guests take the stage to test their knowledge of their families and see how well they can work together in a series of challenges.
• Anyone Can Cook - Learn how to disguise healthy food, create a romantic dinner, and much more. 
• Towel Folding - Learn how to make those amazing towel animals that you've been finding in your staterooms.

Each evening at the Walt Disney Theatre, a special show is offered for your entertainment.  On the Dream, a matinee show will be offered as well.

On the Disney Wonder there are the Broadway caliber productions of "The Golden  Mickeys", "Disney Dreams" and "Toy Story the Musical." 

On the Disney Magic there's "The Golden Mickeys", "Disney Dreams" and "Twice Charmed, An Original Twist on the Cinderella Story." On some voyages you may be treated to a "Prem-Ear" of a new blockbuster Disney movie, or a variety show. 

The Disney Dream presents 3 stage shows. The newest show, "Disney's Believe", is a 50-minute show featuring over 20 popular characters like Cinderella, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins and Belle.  It tells the story of a busy father who learns a lesson about the important things in life, like spending time with his daughter. "The Golden Mickeys: A Timeless Tribute" is a popular show from the Wonder and the Magic, but has a few new twists onboard the Dream. The Little Mermaid's Ariel performs an aerial ballet and the Tangled characters, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider perform a romantic duet. "Villains Tonight" is a musical comedy starring such Disney villains as Ursula, the Evil Queen, Captain Hook and Scar.

There's also the Buena Vista Theatre on board which plays first-run Disney movies morning, afternoon and night, some in Digital 3-D.  The theater is decorated in the Art Deco style of the 1920s and 1930s.

When that urge for Disney Cruise Line merchandise strikes, the Magic has four retail shops that offer exclusive DCL merchandise as well as a variety of other products and duty-free goods. Onboard Shopping Information In your stateroom, you can watch movies on the All Movie channel or the Disney Animated movie channel. You also have the option of watching first run Disney films in the Buena Vista Theater (these can be live action or animated).

Just because you're on a cruise ship, doesn't mean you can't keep up with your workouts!  All the Disney ships are equipped with top of the line recreational areas.  There are pools for every age group - from the Mickey Pool for the littlest ones, to the Quiet Cove Pool for adults only.  Every kind of sport you can imagine is available - basketball, shuffleboard, ping pong, soccer, volleyball, and even golf!  If you just want a traditional workout, visit the Fitness Center and check out the weight machines and ellipticals.  Aerobic and yoga classes are offered and personal trainers are available if you need a little guidance. 

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If your laptop is wireless ready, you can bring it onboard and use it to surf the 'net and have full access to your personal files. Click here for more information Each night in your stateroom, you will receive a personal navigator, a newsletter-type document which outlines all activities on the ship (as well as shore excursions) for the next day. Navigators Infomation

Halloween:

• Kids will enjoy the trick or treat hunt searching multiple decks and visiting different treat stations to collect candy.
• Haunted Parties for kids and teens - The Disney characters will be wearing their costumes, so make sure you dress up too! 
• Adult can join in on the fun with a late night costume contest and party.
• Spooky Movies will be shown in the Buena Vista Theatre, the Ariel Vision screen and in staterooms.
• The Disney Cruise Line chefs are working their magic in the kitchen on some special Halloween treats.

NOTE: NO WEAPONS ALLOWED. If you plan on being a pirate, leave your plastic cutlass at home as no weapon, real or fake, is permitted.

 

Onboard Holiday Events:

• "King Triton's Tree Lighting" in the atrium. A child will assist the Disney characters as the three-deck-tall tree is lit.
• Disney characters pose for photos and autographs in the atrium dressed in holiday outfits.
• Special holiday crafts which could include making holiday cards, decorating stockings, decorating gingerbread houses and creating holiday animation cells.
• Holiday edition of "Till We Meet Again" on the last evening of the cruise.
• Holiday storytellers sharing tales of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.  Also an all new story just for Disney Cruise Line Guests about the magical feeling of the holidays on the ship.

Castaway Cay:

• Holiday Carolers, Christmas trees, Character meet and greets and "snow flurries" on Disney's private island
• Kids crafts to include making candy cane reindeer, snowflake mobiles and paper plate angels

Thanksgiving Day: A Thanksgiving feast will be served. Mickey and Minnie will be meeting and greeting guests while dressed in traditional Thanksgiving garb. Kids will enjoy holiday crafts and the Ariel View Jumbotron TV on Deck 9 will feature the NFL football games being broadcast that day.

Christmas: Sunset Hanukkah services, Christmas services, including midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. On Christmas morning, Santa Claus and his elves will be at the Christmas tree in the atrium with surprises for the kids, along with cookies and milk.

New Years: New Year's Eve Party with DJ, sparkling wine in commemorative flutes, confetti and balloon drop at midnight.

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