Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship – Fun for Kids

The Disney Fantasy cruise ship is the fourth ship to bear to sail across the sea. The 130,000 ton vessel has many offerings for all of its guests. It was designed to suit families who wanted to sail with an old fashioned look. The Disney Fantasy has 14 decks, 1,250 staterooms, and can accommodate over 4,000 passengers and crew.

Disney Fantasy includes the premiere of two new Broadway-style stage spectaculars in the lavish Walt Disney Theatre. The signature show “Disney Wishes” is a 45-minute musical journey about three best friends who discover the secret to being a grown-up is staying connected to their inner child. “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular” is a fast-paced musical comedy where Aladdin, the “street rat” of Agrabah, meets a Genie who grants him three wishes, battles the evil Jafar and falls in love with Princess Jasmine.

The Disney Fantasy offer plenty of activity for youth. On Deck 11 Aft kids enter the Arr-cade. The Arr-cade is a video game fill arcade for kids of all ages to enjoy. It offers a wide variety of video games ranging from the old fashioned to the high tech. For the adults there a few retro video games for them to enjoy.

Bibbidi Bibbidi Boutique is another theme inspired activity for boys and girls. Bibbidi Bibbidi Boutique gives makeovers to boys and girls of all ages. This boutique is perfect for turn your little girl into a princess just in time for the Ball. On pirate nights boys and adults can be transform into the scourge of the high seas. Bibbidi Bibbidi Boutique is located on deck 5.

D Lounge doubles as family lounge and a family themed nightclub. The whole family can jam together on stage. But, it is not just singing and dancing the D Lounge. The D lounge also offers games, activities and other fun entertainment. A word of warning always check your Navigator since activities change daily in the D Lounge. The D Lounge is located on Deck 4 Mid ship.

The Edge is primarily designed as a lounge for preteens and teenagers. The Edge featured many activities for this age group. There are several notebook computers for game playing. It features a 5 by 18 foot video screen. The floor features an illuminated dance floor for those who feel like dancing. The Edge is located inside the Funnel on deck 13.

At Vibe on the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream, teens have their own private deck area outside – a mod space for fun in the sun without ever leaving the teen club.

The whimsical Oceaneer Club is a child-friendly oasis, themed to Captain Hook’s pirate ship, contains a play area with slide and rope bridge, a “captain’s closet” filled with costumes and toys, and an open seating area for arts, crafts, games, storytelling, musical fun and dancing. The space- and science-themed Oceaneer Lab has twinkling star-like lights and giant planetary spheres fill the room along with an oversized Buzz Lightyear figure.  Computers with video games and music stations begins the exploration, and kids can participate in crazy experiments at the interactive science lab, karaoke jams, pajama parties, sports challenges and more.

The first shipboard water coaster, AquaDuck is an exhilarating flume ride featuring twists, turns, drops, acceleration and river rapids …

• The ups and downs of the 765-foot-long course cover 46 vertical feet – equivalent to 4½ stories.
• Coaster thrills are supplied by high-powered water jets that send 10,000 gallons of water per minute through the attraction and accelerate guests upward and forward through the ride.
• A “swing out” loop takes riders 12 feet beyond the side of the ship, with guests surrounded only by a clear acrylic flume that provides a thrilling, unobstructed view of the ocean surface…150 feet below.
• A stretch of river rapids 335 feet in length provides a stunning panorama of the ocean and the ship’s upper decks before a whooshing splashdown on Deck 12.

Guests can splash and play in the AquaLab – a brand-new water play area on deck 12, near the entrance to the AquaDuck water coaster. Families can frolic among pop jets, geysers and bubblers in this fun and fanciful 1,800-square-foot space. As the story goes, AquaLab was created by Donald Duck’s nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and features a variety of water “experiments” designed to drench the whole family.

It Is A Small World Nursery gives a much needed break for parents of children ages 3 months to 3 years. The Nursery is open for most of the day. It consists of 3 individual areas. The first is an area where young children can get a feel for the nursery. Once the older children become familiar with the nursery they are moved to the main play area. The smallest guests are separated into their own private wing. The nursery is located on Deck 5 Mid ship.

The Muppet’s Adventure is a fun activity that begins on Deck 5 but, ends exploring the entire ship. To begin, go to Mid ship Detective Agency you pick up game materials the self serve kiosk. Then your adventure will begin… the Muppet’s Adventure is located on Deck 5 Mid ship. Also, located on Deck 5 is Disneys Oceaneers Club. This area is primarily designed to entertain 3-12 years olds. Children may graze at the stars. The Oceaneers Club has a 103 inch plasma tv for watching movies. It has 4 distinct play areas for private adventures. Please check your personal navigator for current events at the Oceaneers Club.

*Photos courtesy of Disney.