Have you ever wondered what is actually included on an All-Inclusive Disney Cruise? Yeah, it’s a ton of money and you’re on a boat, but what else do you get? Is it actually like a Disney Park? Are there characters? Is the food free? Is everything actually included? One of the BEST things about a Disney Cruise as a vacation is that YES, almost everything you actually need is already included in the price! That said, we’ll share EXACTLY what is included on a Disney Cruise and what isn’t.
Okay, let’s get down to the details here. If you’re a Disney fan hoping for a magical Disney vacation, we can just say that a Disney Cruise is almost always a perfect choice. With a limited capacity onboard, you almost never have to deal with crowds, always have a dinner table waiting, and can always get a good spot for the shows. Not to mention, actually traveling in the process; seeing new sights, and enjoying new cultures. So, what’s Included on a Disney Cruise? Let’s dive in.
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Staterooms and Lodging
Just like a Disney Vacation package at any park, you’re paying for your room first and foremost. On a Disney Cruise, you get a stateroom. Complete with all the amenities you would find in a hotel room. Staterooms come with a variety of amenities based on the type of cruise stateroom you choose.
- Split bathrooms are a staple for most staterooms. this means that you have a toilet and a sink in one bathroom, and a sink and a shower in the other.
- Complimentary bath, shower, and spa toiletries
- TV. In-room movies and select streaming stations are also included on the cruise.
- Mini-fridge
- Hairdryer
- Armoire, dressers, closets.
- In-room safe.
- Privacy curtains that divide the primary bed area from the living area, in most staterooms.
- Housekeeping services and designated Room attendant.
Disney Cruise Staterooms come in all shapes and sizes, but for the most part, there are a few kinds to choose from; Inside Staterooms, Oceanview Staterooms with a Port Hole, Oceanview Staterooms with a Verandah, Concierge Level Rooms, and Suites. The cost of your room, is based on the type of room you choose.
Staterooms also come in Deluxe or Standard sizes, as well as specialty suites, such as the two-story Tower Suite on the new Disney Treasure Ship. Check out our reviews and tours of staterooms we’ve stayed in so you can decide which may work best for you. The Disney Wish Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah 6162 and the Disney Wonder Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom 2510 will give you a good idea of the layout.
Dining and Food
Is Food Included on a Disney Cruise? YES! By far one of the biggest budget items on any vacation, luckily, Food is included on a Disney Cruise. This means Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are all included. With a variety of quick-service restaurants onboard, and sit-down restaurants as part of your rotational dining restaurants there is food everywhere on the boat for you to have as needed.
- Food at the buffet and quick service restaurants
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at sit-down restaurants
- Complimentary fountain drinks, tea, coffee, cocoa, and water at drink stations
- All you care to enjoy soft serve ice cream
- Room service, available 24/7
- Pastries from the coffee shop case
- Meals on Castaway Cay
Is all the Food on a Disney Cruise Free?
All meals, snacks, and basic drinks are included. However, there are a few things to note here are that there are certain food categories not included in a Disney Cruise. We go into detail about this in our What’s Not Included in a Disney Cruise post. But, we’ll share some details here. Food at Signature Specialty restaurants, like Palo, is Not Included.
Are Drinks Included on a Disney Cruise?
All fountain drinks, water, teas, and cocoas are included on a Disney Cruise. Alcoholic Drinks are Not Included. Specialty Coffees, like at Cove Cafe, are Not Included. Fancy Smoothies are Not Included. These items cost extra and can be charged to your room. However, don’t feel like they’re needed. There is plenty INCLUDED in your Disney Cruise Package, so you don’t really need these extra things to make your cruise special.
Another huge perk is that just like onboard, your meals on Castaway Cay, Disney’s Private Island, are also included. So, if you’re sailing to the Bahamas, or the Caribbean, and have a stop there, you won’t need to worry about paying anything extra to eat!
Entertainment and Activities
Wondering what to do once you’re onboard a Disney Cruise Ship? Never fear. With nightly Broadway-style shows, new-release films, and staff-led activities like Trivia, cooking classes, and games there is plenty to do. And it’s all included in a Disney Cruise. You’ll get to experience deck parties, fireworks, and Disney character meet and greets as part of the fun, and at no extra charge!
Disney Movies and Theater Shows
Included on a Disney Cruise are first-run new-release Disney Movies in the theaters, and Theater Shows. Both are shown throughout your cruise and are free to enjoy.
Kid’s Clubs | Age 3-17
Disney Cruises comes with a variety of kid-centered activities and entertainment. And you can find it all in the Kid’s Clubs spaces. The activities, led by cast members, are free to experience for children and simply require registration once onboard. These spaces include slides, movies, games, crafts, a Magic Playfloor, and sometimes even character visits! Themed to the Princesses, Marvel, and Pixar films, the Kid’s Clubs offer plenty of fun.
Tweens and Teens have clubs of their own in Vibe and Edge. Featuring video games, dance parties, smoothie making, music, and more, there are plenty of fun things for them to do as they make new friends onboard!
Fireworks and Deck Parties
Disney Cruise Line offers Fireworks during one night of your cruise, Typically during Pirate Night or at the Freezing the Night Away Party. These, and other Deck Parties offer afternoon and nighttime entertainment at no extra cost.
Water Attractions
Visiting the pools, hot tubs, splash pads, and water attractions is a must-do on any Disney Cruise. And thankfully, all the Pools and Waterslides are included in your cruise cost. Even the AquaDuck and AquaMouse water slides!
Trivia and Games
Offered throughout the cruise is a variety of games, trivia, and classes that are all included in your cruise! Everything from Disney Trivia to Improv games, and Guess that Song… all included.
Recreation
Disney Character Meet and Greets
Meeting Disney characters onboard, even the Disney Princess in the Princess Royal Gathering is all included in a Disney Cruise. And while that event does require a separate ticket, it’s FREE. You can meet the rest of the Disney Characters onboard throughout your stay! Everyone fro Mickey and Minnie and Goofy to Donald and Daisy, and sometimes even Dr. Strange! The characters you meet may differ, but the main ones are usually available. Just head to the line when you see them!
Signature Customer Service
Designated Room Host
Did you know you get a Room Host? Disney Cruise Line offers housekeeping staff that you get to know and who get to know you. They are at your service throughout your entire trip. From things like cleaning your room to turning down your bed. This team makes towel friends and gives you pillow chocolates. They also get to know all your preferences and do their best to serve. PLUS, they are someone to share your cruise with. Your Room Host is genuinely interested in what you do each day, what you’re looking forward to, and how they can make your life better. Seriously, this alone is worth the cost of the entire cruise. It’s completely first-class service.
Designated Waitstaff
Designated Cast Members in the Kid’s Clubs
Fitness Center & Yoga
Transportation to Each Port
Safety
What’s Included in the Price of a Disney Cruise?
Frankly, your Cruise price includes A LOT of things, as we covered above.
- Your stateroom along with all applicable taxes and port fees
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Soft drinks served at meals and at each ship’s beverage station
- Snacks and ice cream throughout the ship
- Disney Character Meet & Greets
- Entertainment including live Broadway-style productions at the Walt Disney Theatre as well as Disney movie classics and current first-run films at the Buena Vista Theatre
- Fitness Center and Recreation
- Designated Customer Service Team
- Transportation to Each Port
What’s Not Included on a Disney Cruise?
What doesn’t a Disney Cruise include? From alcoholic drinks to fancy coffees to nursery services, here’s a quick list. Check out our post on What’s Not Included on a Disney Cruise for detailed info on each.
What Things on a Disney Cruise Cost Extra?
A Disney Cruise Package Includes a lot of things. But things like Tips, Tours on Shore, and your travel to the ship are not included.
- Tips and Gratuities
- Airfare and Ground Transfers
- Wi-Fi and Internet
- Shore Excursions
- Spa and salon services
- Nursery Care
- Onboard photography service
- Phone calls
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
- Video games
- Popcorn, Peanuts and Packaged Snacks
- Reserved Activities like Royal Court Tea and Olaf’s Picnic
- Laundry Services
- Castaway Cay Snorkel and Bike Rentals
- Alcoholic beverages, Smoothies, Specialty Coffees
- Adults-only dining venues, Palo (aboard all ships) and Remy (aboard the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy)
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Rochelle Mariah is a writer, designer and photographer with an MLIS in Information Science and a B.S. in Arch and Design. Determined to make Planning a DIY Disney Vacation easier she makes lots of lists and drinks lots of coffee. When not designing apparel at Polka Dot Pixie Shop, she's watching old movies and planning the holidays. She has been traveling to Disney destinations since 2010.
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