Disney Fantasy (2012)
Facts and Information
Fourth ship to join DCL Fleet
14 passenger decks
1250 staterooms
150 inside staterooms (12%)
1,100 outside staterooms (88%)
199 ocean view
901 verandah (includes 21 suites)
4,000 passengers
Crew 1,458
IMO Number 9445590
MMSI Number 311058700
Call Sign C6ZL8
Maiden voyage March 31, 2012 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Ship class: Dream
Godmother Mariah Carey
Gross tonnage: 130,000 GT
Length 1,115 ft. / 339.80 m
Beam: 121 ft. / 42 m
Height: 216 ft. / 66 m
Draft: 27.3 ft. / 8.32 m
Cost $900- 950 million to build
Speed 22 knots cruising speed (Max 23.5 knots)
Born Meyer Werft Papenburg, Germany
Bow character: Sorcerer Mickey
Atrium character: Mademoiselle Minnie
Stern characters: Dumbo and Timothy Q. Mouse
Art Nouveau
Ordered Feb 24, 2007
Steel Cutting March 2009
Keel Laying Feb 11, 2011
Hull Number 688
Dec 9, 2011 water lines burst causing issues to 48 staterooms
Name Announced March 11, 2009
Itineraries Announced October 19, 2010
Float Out January 5, 2012
Delivered February 9, 2012
Christening ceremony March 1, 2012
Preview cruises March 23 and 26, 2012
Main Public Areas
Atrium Lobby – Deck 3 (atrium spans three decks)
Walt Disney Theatre (1,340 capacity; live original productions) – Decks 3 and 4
Buena Vista Theatre (399 capacity; motion pictures) – Decks 4 and 5
Preludes theatre concessions – Deck 3
Bon Voyage atrium lobby bar – Deck 3
Vista Café – Deck 4
Shutters (Capturing Memories) photo gallery – Deck 4
Guest Services – Deck 3
Port Adventures – Deck 5
Family Areas
D Lounge – Deck 4
AquaDuck water coaster – entrance on Deck 12
AquaLab water play area – Deck 12
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique – Deck 5
Goofy’s Sports deck – Deck 13
Donald’s Pool (family pool) – Deck 11
Mickey’s Pool (children’s pool) – Deck 11
Nemo’s Reef water-play area – Deck 11
Mickey’s Mainsail, Sea Treasures, White Caps retail shops – Deck 3
Whozits & Whatzits retail shop – Deck 11
Youth Areas
It’s a Small World Nursery – Deck 5
Disney’s Oceaneer Club – Deck 5
Disney’s Oceaneer Lab – Deck 5
Vibe teen club – Deck 5
Edge tween club – Deck 13
Adult Areas
Europa – Deck 4
Skyline
Ooh La La
The Tube
La Piazza
O’Gills Pub
Senses Spa & Salon – Deck 11
Quiet Cove Pool – Deck 11
Satellite Sun Deck – Deck 13
Cove Bar – Deck 11
Cove Café – Deck 11
Meridian bar – Deck 12
Waves bar – Deck 12
Currents bar – Deck 13
Dining
Enchanted Garden main dining (696 capacity) – Deck 2
Animator’s Palate main dining (696 capacity) – Deck 3
Royal Court main dining (696 capacity) – Deck 3
Remy adult-exclusive fine dining (68 capacity) – Deck 12
Palo adult-exclusive fine dining (128 inside / 16 outside capacity) – Deck 12
Cabanas casual dining – Deck 11
Flo’s Café: Luigi’s Pizza, Tow Mater’s Grill, Fillmore’s Favorites quick service – Deck 11
Eye Scream ice cream – Deck 11
Frozone Treats smoothies – Deck 11
Sweet on You ice cream shop – Deck 11
Staterooms
How to pick a stateroom
Starboard verandah for Alaskan cruise
Do not stay on deck below pool/buffet
Hear footsteps and chairs being dragged
Starboard for Castaway Cay View
Back of ship might feel engine rumbling
Look at family needs
Close to elevators, close to childcare, etc.
Price versus location versus category level
Seasickness look towards rooms mid ship and lower decks
Porthole magic in certain rooms inside rooms
These do typically sell out quickly
Navigator Verandahs
More enclosed verandah with smaller or minimal view, it feels more intimate,
Cheaper price
Not all ships have these
explore the kids club and areas
Clubs for children ages 3 and up are INCLUDED with the cost of your cruise
Safety is a top concern
No adults are allowed in the club except during open house hours
Each child has a magic band that they wear during the entire cruise. There is a lock on these so they do not come off
The band is scanned and has a picture of your child and the adults that have permission to pick them up or drop them off.
You will set up a secret word that will be used to pick up your kids. This is a word that only you and the adults responsible for your kids should know.
Each band has GPS on the ship so when picking up the kids, they will know exactly where the kid is. This could also be helpful if for any reason you get separated while on the cruise ship.
When entering the clubs each kid must stop at the handwashing station which lasts for 12 seconds and does all the dirty work.
restaurant and all things food
Pools and Recreational areas
Pool Rules
Children must be toilet trained for pool and spa usage
Children who are not must wear swim diaper in the wet play areas and splash zones
Complimentary life jackets on pool decks
No floats, rafts or noodles
Swim googles that only fit over eyes can be used everywhere
Swim masks are only allowed in the pools
No snorkel tubes allowed
Towels are located around all pools areas
onboard activities
Beverage Tasting Seminars
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
If you cancel an onboard activity what happens?
If you need to change your onboard activity plans, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the experience start time. Once an activity is canceled, there is no specific time frame at which the activity reenters the system for booking. Computer systems are a little like Donald Duck, great pals but also a little unpredictable!
Now, if you canceled an activity by accident and would like to rebook it, I have a couple of ideas:
On the Disney Cruise Line website, periodically check for the activity under the “Already Booked” tab, select “Book / Manage Cruise Activities” and perhaps you will find the activity available for booking.
If not, once onboard you can use the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app to peruse and book activities or stop by the Guest Services Desk. Often times fellow cruisers have a last-minute change in plans, and you will find just the activity you were looking for!
On my last cruise, we had hoped to book one of the beverage tastings onboard the ship but it was not available. A Crew Member encouraged us to try a different tasting during our day at Castaway Cay at Heads Up Bar instead, and I'm glad we did! We had such a great time soaking up the sunshine and a few rum cocktails.
entertainment
On my most recent voyage, the shows were performed at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Guests that have the main dinner seating (usually around 5:45 p.m.) will first enjoy dinner and then watch the later show in the evening. Guests enjoying the second dinner seating (around 8:00 p.m.) will attend the earlier show and then head to dinner.
Most shows running 45 minutes to 1 hour in length
I recommend that you arrive about 15- 20 minutes before showtime to get a great seat up close. The performers sometimes travel through the aisles and there is a lot to see when you are front and center.
Typically have a visiting Broadway Professional on each sailing
Beginners Guide to the Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship
If a Caribbean adventure is calling your name, look no further than the Disney Fantasy! The Disney Fantasy joined Dream Class in 2014 alongside its sister ship, the Disney Dream. With 14 decks of nautical fun, you’re sure to find activities the whole crew will enjoy. Here are some of the offerings you’ll find aboard the fourth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet:
1. Welcome Aboard
When you board the Disney Fantasy, crew members will greet your party by name, and a bronze-sculpted Mademoiselle Minnie Mouse will welcome you into the atrium. As you take in the Art Nouveau-inspired designs, be sure to look up at the stained glass chandler embellished with crystal beads.
2. Signature Dining
Rotational dining ensures that all guests can enjoy all three themed dining experiences while on board. Your party and service team will rotate to a different table service restaurant each night. As part of your rotational dining experience on the Disney Fantasy, you’ll savor flavors from around the world at Enchanted Garden, dine like a king or queen at Royal Court, and embrace your inner artist at Animator’s Palate!
3. Broadway-Style Entertainment
Don’t miss an evening of unbelievable sights and indescribable feelings at “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular.” You can also catch a showing of “Disney’s Believe,” a heartwarming story of a family who comes together through the power of Disney magic, or enjoy the tale of two sisters from Arendelle who discover that some people are worth melting for in “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular.”
4. Adult-Exclusives
If you’re an avid Disney cruiser, you may be familiar with the exquisite Italian cuisine at Palo. But did you know adults can also treat their tastebuds to carefully crafted French-inspired fare surrounded by elegant, Parisian décor inspired by Ratatouille at Remy? Be sure to make a reservation for one of the two adults-only dining experiences aboard the Disney Fantasy!
For late-night drinks, dancing and entertainment, Explore Europa, an adults-only area that is home to a collection of lounges and bars featuring La Piazza, O’Gills Pub, Ooh La La Lounge, The Tube, and Skyline.
5. Embrace Your Inner Detective
Don’t miss out on the Midship Detective Agency, a fun-filled mission that the whole family can enjoy. Help Mickey and his pals solve a mystery while exploring interactive artwork on a self-guided journey around the ship. Can you discover whodunit?
Repost from Disney Parks Blog
PlanDisney Pocket Guide to the Fantasy
deck plans
Photos and Important Dates
"Disney Fantasy" and "Disney Dream" are announced as the names of the two new ships
Laying the keel 2/11/2011
Inaugural sailing 3/31/2012
Float out ceremony 1/8/2012
