Oct 2, 2024 • 11 min read
29.09.2024 - 16:11 / thepointsguy.com / Royal Caribbean / Mickey Mouse
Choosing the right Disney cruise cabin for you is important, but it's not super complicated.
Unlike some of Disney Cruise Line's competitors, such as Royal Caribbean, Disney's cabin categories are fairly easy to understand. Even better, the line does not offer a huge range of cabin styles across its fleet, so once you find your ideal cabin, you can confirm your home at sea with Mickey with a few clicks of your mouse.
The majority of Disney's accommodations on the six ships available to book fall into four larger categories ranging from inside rooms with no view to concierge suites that come with added perks. No matter which ship you're sailing on, from the older Disney Magic to the newest ship, Disney Treasure (launching December 2024), every cabin blends comfortable living spaces with modern amenities and Disney design touches.
Keep reading to learn about the different types of Disney cruise cabins and suites, and learn which one will be the right fit for your next sailing.
Disney cruise cabins are divided into four main categories: insides, which have no windows or balcony; ocean-views, which have porthole windows that don't open; verandahs, which have balconies that you can sit on; and concierge rooms, which include ocean-view and verandah cabins plus larger suites with better amenities.
All Disney cruise ships contain cabins designed for those who need accessible options due to wheelchair use or mobility issues. These rooms are enhanced with ramped thresholds to the verandahs and bathrooms, lowered closet bars, emergency alarms next to the bed, wider door entrances and one main bathroom with a roll-in shower with a seat and grab bars, plus an emergency pull cord. Accessible room features vary by ship, with the newer Disney Wish and Treasure offering more assistive amenities.
All of Disney Cruise Line's cabins are built with families in mind. The smallest inside cabins can sleep three to four people and are 169 square feet. The largest nonconcierge rooms are the deluxe family verandah cabins, which can be as large as 304 square feet (including the balcony) and accommodate up to five people. Cabins that sleep five add an additional single wall pull-down bed near the verandah door.
Disney puts thought into even the smallest room details to create that magical vibe. Look for Disney Cruise Line and Mickey Mouse logos on bedding, character designs on the ceilings above the pull-down bunks and Disney artwork adorning the walls.
Disney's family-friendly features include a split bathroom setup. One room is a water closet with a sink and toilet, and the other is the bath with a tub shower and a sink. In the main living space, a queen bed is on one side of the room, and a sofa that can be transformed into a
Oct 2, 2024 • 11 min read
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