✦ Disney Cruise Line

Everything included in your cruise fare.

Most families are shocked by how much comes with a Disney Cruise Line sailing. Here's the full list — so you can compare apples to apples.

🍽️Most meals included
🥤Soft drinks & juices included
$0Extra cost for Broadway-style shows
100%Kids club supervision included
✨Unlimited character experiences

✦ What you get

All of this is included in your fare.

Every Disney Cruise Line sailing includes the following at no additional charge. This is what sets Disney Cruise Line apart from nearly every other cruise line in the world.

Dining

Main restaurant meals, room service & casual venues

  • Rotational dining at main restaurantsYour family rotates through 3 themed restaurants over the voyage — your servers travel with you
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner dailyMain meals at rotational dining and casual venues — specialty restaurants like Palo and Remy require a reservation and cover charge
  • 24-hour room serviceIncluding pizza, sandwiches, desserts and more delivered to your stateroom
  • Casual dining venuesPool deck quick service, buffets, and specialty casual spots
  • Soft drinks, juice, coffee & teaAvailable at meals and self-serve stations — alcoholic beverages and premium specialty drinks are not included
  • Milk & ice creamSoft-serve ice cream on deck, milk available for kids at meals

Entertainment

Broadway-caliber shows & live events

  • Broadway-style stage showsOriginal Disney productions performed nightly in the Walt Disney Theatre — fully included
  • Movies — first-run & classicsThe Buena Vista Theatre shows current releases and Disney favorites, free of charge
  • Deck parties & live musicSail-away parties, themed deck events, and live entertainment throughout the voyage
  • Family activities & game showsTrivia, family game shows, dance parties, and more — all day, every day at sea
  • Pirate NightA themed deck party and fireworks at sea — a signature Disney Cruise Line tradition

Kids Clubs

Supervised programming for all ages

  • Oceaneer Club & Lab (ages 3–10)Fully supervised, immersive themed spaces — Marvel, Star Wars, Frozen and more
  • Edge (ages 11–14)A dedicated tween-only space with activities, gaming, and social events
  • Vibe (ages 14–17)Teen-only space with a lounge, activities, and exclusive teen events
  • It's a Small World Nursery (ages 6 months–3 years)Staffed infant and toddler care — available for a small hourly fee
  • Extended evening hoursKids clubs stay open late so parents can enjoy adult dining and entertainment

Character Experiences

Unlimited meets throughout the voyage

  • Character meet & greetsMultiple daily opportunities to meet Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars characters
  • Character diningBreakfast and dining experiences with Disney characters at no extra charge
  • Deck party appearancesCharacters appear at Pirate Night, sail-away parties, and themed deck events
  • No Lightning Lane or paid accessAll character experiences on board are included — no virtual queues or upcharges

Pools & Recreation

Onboard amenities for the whole family

  • Multiple pools & aqua play areasFamily pools, adult-only pool, and AquaDuck/AquaMouse water coasters (ship dependent)
  • Fitness center accessFull gym facilities available to guests at no charge
  • Sports deck & jogging trackBasketball, shuffleboard, mini-golf and jogging areas available daily
  • Quiet cove & adult areasDedicated adults-only spaces including Quiet Cove pool and deck areas
  • Disney island destinationsBeach access at Disney Castaway Cay or Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point included

Your Stateroom

Everything in your room is included

  • Split bathroom designMost Disney Cruise Line staterooms feature a split bath — sink/vanity separate from tub and toilet
  • Twice-daily housekeepingYour stateroom is serviced in the morning and turned down each evening
  • Towel animals & nightly treatsA signature Disney Cruise Line touch — a little magic waiting for you every evening
  • In-room TV & Disney ChannelDisney movies and programming available in your stateroom throughout the voyage
  • Signature Disney bath amenitiesPremium bath products provided for all guests in every stateroom

✦ Good to know

What's not included.

A few things are sold separately — knowing them upfront means no surprises on board.

Alcoholic beveragesBeer, wine, spirits and cocktails are not included. Non-alcoholic drinks are fully included.
GratuitiesRecommended gratuities for your stateroom host and dining team. Disney provides suggested amounts.
Port Adventures (excursions)Shore excursions at ports of call are booked and paid separately. I can help you choose the right ones.
Specialty dining restaurantsPalo (adults-only) and Remy/Enchanté/specialty venues require a reservation and cover charge.
Spa treatmentsThe Senses Spa offers treatments at an additional cost. The fitness center is free.
Wi-FiInternet packages are available for purchase. The Disney Cruise Line app works ship-wide for free for messaging and onboard activities.
Photos from ship photographersDisney's onboard photographers are available throughout the voyage. Photo packages can be purchased.
It's a Small World NurseryInfant and toddler care (ages 6 months–3 years) is available for a small hourly fee.

✦ How it compares

Disney Cruise Line vs. a typical cruise line.

Here's how Disney Cruise Line stacks up against a typical mainstream cruise line when it comes to what's included in your fare.

FeatureDisney Cruise LineTypical Cruise Line
Broadway-style shows✅ Included✅ Included
All main dining meals✅ Included✅ Included
24-hour room service✅ Included⚠️ Fee applies
Soft drinks & juices✅ Included⚠️ Usually extra
Kids club (supervised)✅ Fully included✅ Usually included
Character meet & greets✅ Unlimited, included❌ Not available
Character dining✅ Included❌ Not available
Private island beach access✅ Included⚠️ Sometimes extra
Rotational dining (servers travel with you)✅ Signature feature❌ Not offered
Pirate Night & fireworks at sea✅ Included❌ Not available
First-run movies✅ Included⚠️ Varies
Twice-daily housekeeping✅ Included⚠️ Often once daily
Teen & tween dedicated spaces✅ Included✅ Usually included
Alcoholic beverages❌ Extra⚠️ Varies by line
Wi-Fi❌ Extra❌ Usually extra
Gratuities❌ Recommended separately❌ Usually added

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