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Disney Wonder Sailing to South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand in Late 2023 – Bookings Begin in Early October

The Disney Wonder is headed to a land down under. During today’s “ A Boundless Future: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products ” presentation at the D23 Expo 2022 in Anaheim, Josh D’Amaro, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman, announced the Disney Wonder will sail to Australia and New Zealand with a reposition cruise visiting ports in the South Pacific.

Disney Cruise Line is excited to unveil our first-ever cruises through the South Pacific—plus new Hawai’i sailings in 2023 and 2024. Voyage from Vancouver, British Columbia, to the breathtaking beauty of the Hawaiian Islands. From Honolulu, cruise the South Pacific across the international date line to Sydney, Australia. Along the way, dock in the exotic island nations of Fiji, American Samoa, and New Caledonia, where you’ll have time to appreciate Polynesian culture, explore enchanting rainforests and hike to tropical waterfalls

The Disney Wonder will embark on these “ Disney Magic at Sea ” cruises through February 2024, ranging from two to six nights and departing from four home ports: Sydney , Melbourne and Brisbane , Australia; and Auckland, New Zealand .“Disney Magic at Sea” bookings open September 29th for the Australia and New Zealand cruises, and repositioning sailings open October 6th for the general public.

Disney Magic at Sea Voyages – Australia & New Zealand Cruises on the Disney Wonder

For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line is sailing Down Under with 2-, 3-, 4-, 5- and 6-night cruises from Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

Embark on an unforgettable voyage immersed in the magic of Disney storytelling—from award-winning entertainment, festive deck parties and spectacular themed events to world-class dining, imaginative kids clubs and beloved Characters throughout your sailing.

Detailed itineraries are not yet available, but Disney Cruise Line did reveal the following sail dates and starting prices for the 2-night sailings.

Disney Cruise Line set up a Hawai’i and South Pacific Cruises webpage to highlight the new offerings.

Hawaiian Cruises

• 10-Night Hawaiian Cruise from Vancouver ending in Honolulu October 3, 2023 Say “Aloha!” to an enchanting 10-night Hawaiian cruise departing from Vancouver, British Columbia. Drop anchor at Hilo, Honolulu, Nawiliwili and Kahului, where carefree leisure, recreation and adventure await. Trek to lush jungles, discover secret waterfalls, kick back on a gorgeous beach or explore the colorful marine life under the waves. Plus, enjoy the exceptional hospitality you’ve come to expect from Disney—award-winning entertainment, festive deck parties, imaginative dining, freshwater pools and waterslides, kids clubs, Character encounters, exciting Port Adventures and so much more.
• 10-Night Hawaiian Cruise from Honolulu ending in Vancouver March 1, 2024 Drop anchor at Kahului, Hilo and Nawiliwili during a 10-night sailing from Honolulu to Vancouver, where the best of the Aloha spirit awaits—from lush jungles and secret waterfalls to stunning beaches and a laid-back island vibe. Then voyage through the Pacific in style while enjoying magical amenities and activities only Disney can create—including award-winning entertainment, festive deck parties, themed dining, sparkling pools, kids clubs, Character encounters and so much more. After your cruise, enjoy time to explore the parks, gardens and big-city charm of beautiful Vancouver.

Transpacific Voyages

Please note the “international date line” portion of the transpacific itineraries.

The International Date Line (IDL) is an imaginary line on the surface of the Earth, established by the International Meridian Conference of 1884, that runs from the north to the south pole and demarcates one calendar day from the next. It passes through the middle of the Pacific Ocean, roughly following the 180° longitude but it deviates to pass around some territories and island groups. The IDL is on the opposite side of the Earth to the Prime Meridian. The Prime Meridian is used to define Universal Time and is the meridian from which all other time zones are calculated. Time zones to the east of the Prime Meridian are in advance of UTC (up to UTC+14); time zones to the west are behind UTC (to UTC-12).The IDL and the moving point of midnight separate the two calendar days that are current somewhere on Earth. A traveller crossing the IDL eastbound subtracts one day, or 24 hours, so that the calendar date to the west of the line is repeated after the following midnight. Crossing the IDL westbound results in 24 hours being added, advancing the calendar date by one day. The IDL is necessary to have a fixed, albeit arbitrary, boundary on the globe where the calendar date advances in the westbound direction. International Date Line Details from P&O Cruises

• 13-Night South Pacific Cruise from Honolulu ending in Sydney October 12, 2023 Embark on a one-of-a-kind vacation at sea to Sydney, Australia on a 13-night cruise—with 14 sunsets—departing from Honolulu, Hawai’i. Experience the best of Oʻahu before sailing over the international date line (where you’ll “lose” a day but not a sunset) to the exotic isles of American Samoa , Fiji and New Caledonia . While sailing the Pacific blue, enjoy award-winning entertainment, exciting deck parties, imaginative dining, Character encounters and more. In Australia, spend time exploring a host of fascinating destinations, including the Sydney Opera House, botanical gardens, golden-sand beaches and a vibrant dining scene.
• 15-Night South Pacific Cruise from Sydney ending in Honolulu February 16, 2024 Cast off on the journey of a lifetime with this 15-night cruise sailing through the South Pacific and over the international date line, where you’ll experience the same calendar day twice amid 14 sunsets. Explore Sydney’s stunning botanical gardens, golden-sand beaches and cosmopolitan city center—home to a beautiful harbor and the iconic Opera House—before setting sail through the mighty Pacific Ocean. Along the way, dock at American Samoa , Fiji , New Caledonia and the Hawaiian island of Maui. While at sea, delight in award-winning entertainment, exciting deck parties, imaginative dining, Character encounters and more.

Detailed itineraries were not released for the Australian and New Zealand sailings, but below is my rough summary of the sail dates based on the details that have been provided at the time of publication. What you see presented below are essentially, my working notes as I work through the new sailings. Please do not take the following as fact other than the dates that are included which have been taken directly from the two PDF summary sheets released by Disney Cruise Line. I’ve reached out the the cruise line and am awaiting clarification.

Early Booking for Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club Members If you’re currently a Platinum, Gold or Silver Castaway Club Member, an eligible Disney Vacation Club Member or an Adventure Insider with Adventures by Disney, be among the first to book the new Hawaiian and South Pacific cruises before they go on sale to the general public on October 6, 2022. To book during your designated advance booking window, sign in to your Disney account, call Disney Cruise Line or contact your travel agent. 

Booking Begins:

• October 3, 2022: Platinum Castaway Club Members & Golden Oak Members
• October 4, 2022: Gold Castaway Club Members
• October 5, 2022: Silver Castaway Club Members, eligible Disney Vacation Club Members and Adventure Insiders
• October 6, 2022: All Guests

One-of-a-kind sailings await. Embark on something magical with rare sailings around the islands of Hawai'i or Disney Cruise Lineʻs first ever cruise through the South Pacific. ???? ✨ https://t.co/rrPoMtOX0W pic.twitter.com/0jamZ3ouft — Disney Cruise Line (@DisneyCruise) September 11, 2022

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24 Replies to “Disney Wonder Sailing to South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand in Late 2023 – Bookings Begin in Early October”

10/3/23 cruise is from Vancouver to Honolulu

Scott, the 10-night Hawaiian cruises are reversed. 10/3/23 is the outbound Vancouver to Hawai’i. 3/1/24 is the return Hawai’i to Vancouver.

It is not of benefit to my health to do the so called COVID vaccine. And by not having done the shot , those I encounter are at no greater risk of the virus no matter if they have had the shot or not. I ( as well as thousands of others) hope it is not a requirement in order to sail. I would be glad to test before during and/or after a sailing. So glad to have had the opportunity to do 14 cruises with DCL and visit almost all the ports they offered in the past. Sadly I feel the cruise experience with DCL may not be the same as in the past from all the articles I have tried to keep updated with. Glad to read that DCL is ready to venture to new water of the South Pacific. °o°

way to vent your %^&$ , no one cares about your vaccine hesitancy stupidity

Looks like dry dock 19th to 3rd as there is a gap.

I am beyond excited by this, as I live in Australia and will be able to board the beautiful Wonder from my home town of Brisbane next year!

I cannot wait!!!!!!!!

Scott, the titles & descriptions for the 2 Hawai’i cruises need to be swapped. Just a heads up.

Some of the dates are hard to understand.

Oct 3, 2023 10 nights Honolulu to Vancouver.

Oct 12, 2023 13 nights Honolulu to Sydney.

Will there be 2 different ships?

No. Scott has the dates mixed up. Check the included DCL leaflet which shows the correct dates.

No, just the Wonder. The article above has the title and descriptions of the 2 Hawai’i cruises accidentally flip-flopped.

Thanks for understanding this was an accident.

Catherine, it is Vancouver to Honolulu which should make much more sense 😉 Sounds amazing but way to far for us unfortunately being in Europe.

Thanks! Yes, they do sound amazing but, being from Canada flights would be long too. But, AMAZING itineraries!!!

What are the itineraries for the 2-6 night cruises departing from Sydney during October, November and December?

Any idea on when the cruises sailing from and returning to Australia will be revealed? Far more interested in those.

So, a lot to unpack here – on top of the transpacific announcement… So with the Wonder back in Vancouver on March 11…. This is too early to start Alaska… so a repo to San Diego for a few sailings and then back for Alaska? The timing makes sense and matches previous arrivals in SD post Panama… More Hawaii would be nice… but odds are that this would have been announced as part of this release. No sailings out of San Diego for the Winter 24 season? (unless the Magic was to go back again… doubtful)… and as suggested above, a drydock in late Sept. 23?

Safe to assume the standard early booking window also applies for the Australia/New Zealand cruises?

I just want to know where the 3 and 4 night cruises will go. That’s not long enough to get anywhere and back from most ANZ cities.

Ross, It sounds like these will be similar voyages to those offered last summer on the Disney Magic in Europe, where the ship was the destination and the voyages were all sea days. It sounds like we will learn more on Monday, September 26th.

Any idea what the booking dates are for the Australia cruises?

We should learn more by September 26th.

I’m surprised that they haven’t done a cruise out of China or Japan yet. Then again that would probably require a completely different cruise staff than one that caters to mostly English speaking guests.

those repositioning cruises sound absolutely epic and priced fairly; it’s just getting to or from sydney…

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Disney Magic at Sea is back for a second season in 2024 so you can enjoy a magical cruise direct from Auckland. Meet your favourite characters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars & Pixar on a fantastic family getaway.

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Disney cruise line brings magical sailings to australia and new zealand for the first time.

‘Disney Magic at Sea’ sailings in Australia and New Zealand for a limited time from October 2023 through February 2024.

For the first time, Disney Cruise Line is coming to the shores of Australia and New Zealand to offer magical vacations created especially for local residents during a limited season from late 2023.

The ‘Disney Magic at Sea’ sailings will bring all of the magic of Disney to one amazing holiday experience with favourite characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars on board, plus imaginative dining and spectacular entertainment – all in one cruise.

The special sailings aboard the Disney Wonder range from two to six nights and will depart from four home ports: Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia, as well as Auckland, New Zealand.

“ We are so excited to bring the magic of a Disney cruise vacation close to home for guests in Australia and New Zealand, ” said Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. “ On these limited-time sailings, the ship is the destination, and our amazing Disney Cruise Line crew can’t wait to welcome guests on board as they are immersed in their favourite stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars. ”

The inaugural sailing of this limited season departs October 28, 2023 from Sydney. Bookings open to the general public from Thursday September 29, 2022 at 8am AEST / 11am NZDT.

While on board, Disney Cruise Line guests will be immersed in the magic of Disney with unforgettable character encounters with favourite Disney friends including Captain Mickey Mouse, Captain Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Pluto, and spectacular entertainment including original Broadway-quality shows.

Guests will also enjoy incredible dining experiences with imaginative restaurants including Tiana’s Place, where guests can meet Princess Tiana herself and enjoy a taste of New Orleans cooking, and Animator’s Palate, an interactive dining experience that celebrates Disney animation.

Children will have their own “Frozen” adventures in Disney’s Oceaneer Club, along with a multi-level replica of Andy’s Room from “Toy Story” and a place to summon their inner super hero at the Marvel Super Hero Academy. Adults even have their own exclusive spaces to rest and relax, including the adults-only Quiet Cove pool, sophisticated dining at Palo and the rejuvenating Senses Spa & Salon.

All sailings will include health and safety measures considering up-to-date guidance from public health authorities in Australia and New Zealand and medical experts. Disney Cruise Line’s current health and safety protocols are outlined on disneycruise.com.

For more information on the all new ‘Disney Magic At Sea’ Australia and New Zealand sailing itineraries and booking details, please visit DisneyCruiseLine.com/AUNZ .

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Disney cruise hacks: How to get the most out of your time on the Wonder

A cruise holiday is supposed to be relaxing, but what happens when you board one that is essentially a floating theme park?

The Disney Wonder may not have any rides, but the ship is stuffed full of epic performances, photo opportunities, activities, cooking classes, kids' clubs, fine dining and more.

With a schedule packed from 7am until after midnight, the risk of being overwhelmed is real, especially if you are on a short sailing. With that said, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your experience.

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Be prepared (yes, please sing that in scar's voice).

No, I'm not here to be your packing fairy godmother - this particular piece of advice is to do with the Wonder-specific movies and short films you should watch before you set off on your voyage. My six-year-old hadn't seen a lot of the older ones, so this list worked a treat. (All of these are available on Disney+.)

Mickey and pals fundamentals: There was a time when Disney's flagship mice, ducks and dogs were ubiquitous in pop culture, but they had been overshadowed in my son's consciousness by more recent movie franchises (I'm looking at you, Frozen ) and the slapped-on-every-item-in-Kmart Marvel universe.

The Wonder celebrates classic Disney, so make sure your kids know who you're asking them to meet!

A purist would go back to Steamboat Willie and Fantasia, but I implore you to browse the treasure trove of charming shorts made between the 1930s and 1950s to introduce younger cruisers to Mickey and his friends. Start with Corn Chips, a classic Chip & Dale vs. Donald Duck caper, and meander from there to get acquainted with Minnie, Pluto and Goofy before you meet them on board.

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Funhouse and Roadster Racers are more recent series that are great for younger kids. For older viewers I also recommend the beautiful 2022 documentary Mickey: The Story of a Mouse.

The Little Mermaid : A statue Ariel sits pride of place in the Wonder's atrium, outside Triton's restaurant, where you'll be assigned to dine during your cruise. The film's songs also feature heavily in the theatre shows.

The Princess and the Frog : Get to know the cultural context of Tiana's Place, an immersive dining experience filled with New Orleans jazz, Creole food and Mardi Gras buzz.

Frozen : The headline show in the Walt Disney Theatre is a one-hour version of the Broadway musical. The story gets a little lost in the truncation, so a refresher of the source material might be useful. 

Toy Story : The kids' club features a larger-than-life recreation of Andy's playroom, as well as several character-inspired activities.

Marvel: The Heroes Unite deck party is a greatest hits roll-call of the multiverse's heroes and villains. The Avengers series is the obvious place to start or, if your child is too young, the libraries are packed with stories and reference books to introduce the characters.

Encanto : The 'Encanto Celebration' is a fiesta of trivia, crafts and songs. 

Extra for experts: Peter Pan, Aladdin, Cinderella, The Lion King, Tarzan, 101 Dalmatians, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast, Lilo and Stitch, Monster's Inc and Pinocchio all feature in the ship's shows, eateries and meet-and-greets. 

'You've got a friend' in the Navigator app

Once on-board, the Navigator app is your activity bible, ship map and messaging service in one. Use it to filter, search and save activities to create a custom schedule.

I found this so valuable for tuning out the noise when trying to organise my day, especially when trying to make sure kids' club activities didn't clash with meet-and-greets or showtimes. 

It's free to use even if you don't purchase one of the pricey on-board wi-fi packages, and allows you to message other people in your stateroom (although WhatsApp also works for free).

'I just can't wait'… an hour for a character photo

Character meet-and-greets are an integral part of a Disney cruise, but they are time-consuming - we waited up to an hour for each one. The saving grace is they take place inside, so you can sit down, chat to people, read a book, or take in everything else going on around you.

Don't panic - depending on the length of your cruise, most characters will appear more than once. Use the 'Characters' tab in the Navigator app to help you plan.  

Note that the duration listed under each time slot is not how long the character will be out for - it's how long the line is open for.

So, if Minnie Mouse is scheduled to appear at 3pm for 10 minutes, you have until 3:10pm to line up and be guaranteed a meeting. If you arrive after that, a Cast Member (or staffer) will politely turn you away.

Your patience will be rewarded - we found the characters super engaging and personable. Most are happy to sign autographs, so bring a book and a pen!

There are plenty of opportunities to meet characters without lining up, as they will often roam the ship interacting with guests. It may just be harder to get photos and autographs, as they try to keep moving. 

The corridor outside the kids' Oceaneer Club is a great place to keep an eye on, as well as the shuffleboard court on deck 4, the basketball court on deck 10, and kids' club open-house sessions (the only one's adults can attend) with character-based activities.

Princesses love to play games with kids in the atrium in the afternoons and early evenings; check there around 7:45pm on pirate and Marvel nights for casual photo opportunities. 

Look out for a character dance party on your schedule for a chance to hit the d-floor with your faves (try not to think about how sweaty it must be inside their costumes).

Be their guest

Enjoy the Disney service - it's truly one of a kind. Your room host, restaurant server and assistant server will be with you for the duration of your cruise and will go out of their way to look after you.

Our room host Raymund left us hilarious towel animals each night, and our servers Paullen and Andrew were more than just waiters - they excelled at performing, magic, origami and comedy.

I'm sure I don't need to tell you to take full advantage of the hospitality included in your fare. The buffet restaurant Cabanas was unexpectedly great, mostly due to the sheer variety on offer. It can get chaotic in there so try taking your breakfast out to the pool deck, which is idyllic for a very small window in the morning. 

The Cabanas lunch service has a great selection of small cakes and other sweet treats, perfect for secreting in your room to enjoy later alongside the excellent room service cheese platter (room service is free but has a suggested tip of US$1 per item). I recommend bringing your own crackers on-board - just like during Air NZ's Koru Hour, you never get enough!

Kim sailed on The Wonder's inaugural Auckland roundtrip cruise as a guest of Disney.

Disney Wonder Cruise Ship

The Disney Wonder offers a wide variety of itineraries, mainly sailing to the Southern Caribbean. It will also visit ports in Alaska, Hawaii, the Pacific Coast, and the Bahamas. In 2023, the Disney Wonder will travel to Australia and New Zealand for the first time!

OVERVIEW / PLANNING TOOLS

While one of Disney Cruise Line’s smaller original ships — now considered classics — this vessel doesn’t need extra size to evoke its namesake. Stepping on board, guests feel wonder not from the passenger capacity but from the grand scale that comes with expert Disney theming.

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Built with the Golden Age of Cruising in mind, the Wonder pays homage to such passenger vessels as the Titanic, the Lusitania, and the Queen Mary. An impressive atrium welcomes passengers aboard, built with its sprinkle of Disney Magic; just like Main Street, U.S.A., and countless other Disney theme park areas, the atrium uses forced perspective to convey a feeling of grandeur worthy of an area twice its size.

This attention to detail continues throughout the ship, as design and décor evoke in guests the sensations of opulent adventures of a bygone era. To create this immersive feeling, the Wonder has been decorated in the Art Nouveau style: Intricate, sweeping designs flow in crisp lines to emulate the waters that the hull cuts through with each ocean voyage and the winds that playfully weave about passengers on the Wonder’s upper decks.

Disney Wonder Ship Details:

• Birthplace: Fincantieri – Marghera, Italy
• Maiden Voyage: August 15, 1999
• Passenger Capacity: 2,713 | Gross Tonnage: 84,000 tons
• Number of Staterooms: 875
• Length: 984 feet | Beam: 106 feet | Height: 171.5 feet
• Cruising Speed: 22.3 knots

PHOTO GALLERIES

Look at our Disney Wonder photo galleries, including the dining locations, recreation areas, common areas, and adult areas!

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DISNEY WONDER STATEROOMS

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These staterooms are designed especially for families. Staterooms onboard the Disney Wonder are well-appointed, comfortable, and awash in nautical elegance. Most staterooms boast split bathrooms, a feature perfect for families and a cruise line industry first!

Popular features from the other ships are also available, like private verandahs, portholes with built-in seating, and elegant decor.

DISNEY WONDER RESTAURANTS

Restaurants on the Wonder include:

• Animator’s Palate  (Main Dining)
• Triton’s (Main Dining)
• Tiana’s Place (Main Dining)
• Palo  (Signature Dining, adults only)
• Cabanas  (Quick Service/Table Service)
• Pete’s Boiler Bites (Quick Service)
• Daisy’s De-Lites (Quick Service)
• Pinocchio’s Pizzeria (Quick Service)

TIANA’S PLACE

Long before  The Princess and the Frog , the Walt Disney Company was inextricably linked to the fun and flavor of New Orleans. Out of all of Disney’s restaurants inspired by  The Big Easy ,  Tiana’s Place  may well be their finest attempt at capturing the romantic, carefree attitude of the city.

Not only will diners be graced by the presence of the restaurant’s namesake as she mingles, but Tiana also introduces the stylings of her in-house band each night. While the musical accompaniment quickly turns this culinary experience into a high-energy party, things don’t get so out of control that cruisers can’t enjoy casual conversations with their vacation families. Unless, of course, a trumpet-playing alligator makes a special appearance, in which case Tiana’s guests may find themselves caught up in a surprise conga line.

TRITON’S

Diners will become immersed in the underwater world of  The Little Mermaid  inside this elegant restaurant named after King Triton, Ariel’s father. Enjoy classic American cooking for breakfast and lunch and continental cuisine with a French flair for dinner.

The atrium statue is Ariel and sits just outside the restaurant’s entrance. Guests will journey into a grand ballroom reminiscent of King Triton’s opulent sea palace, festooned with a dazzling Art Deco theme. The entire space is brimming with ornate chandeliers, stained glass, sea-inspired architectural flourishes, and a sweeping mural of Ariel and her father. Triton’s serves a regal atmosphere that guests of all ages will admire.

ANIMATOR’S PALATE

Guests will be drawn into a spacious dining room that evokes a real-life, hand-drawn scene in black and white. Animator’s Palate boasts phenomenal architectural design, where proportions bend and slant suddenly. Sketches showcasing Disney characters and scenes from Disney and Disney·Pixar films adorn the walls around the space.

Take in the animation progression from pencil test to ink-and-paint with the Drawn to Magic show. You’ll follow a hero’s storytelling journey through Disney and Pixar animation, where wishing upon a star paves the way for happily ever after. In an emotional finale, the restaurant’s black-and-white interior is transformed with vibrant colors. If you want to enjoy dinner at Palo during your cruise, we recommend not doing it on your Animator’s Palate night!

With its 270-degree ocean view from high atop the ship, Palo has the loveliest view of all restaurants on the ship. Palo is for adults 18 and over, and reservations are necessary. This restaurant features outstanding Northern Italian cuisine prepared to order.

Guests may only book ONE dinner at Palo in advance. However, guests who make an online reservation for a Palo Dinner for the first night of their Disney cruise may also reserve a second Palo and/or Remy on one other night.

We highly recommend the brunch at Palo. They do not serve a buffet like they have in the past, but they offer a prix fixe menu with many of the same items repeat cruisers know and love.

The view from Palo is spectacular due to the restaurant’s location on the ship, but please remember that the view is only “viewable” before sunset; it’s dark out there in the middle of the ocean. Around the perimeter of Palo is a walkway, which at night is illuminated by bright lights. After sunset, the only things visible from Palo are those bright lights and a reflection of the restaurant’s interior. We would certainly not let this deter us from taking an available reservation later, but we like to let guests know that an earlier reservation is often easier to get and offers the addition of the spectacular view and sunset.

DISNEY WONDER ENTERTAINMENT

Entertainment aboard the Disney Wonder is offered in unique settings, and all options are designed to fill your days at sea with memorable experiences. Guests can watch stage shows in the beautiful Walt Disney Theatre, first-run movies in the Buena Vista Theatre, and participate in character meet and greets across the ship.

Adults Only

Nightclubs and lounges on the Disney Wonder bring the night to life with music, dancing, and socializing. From swanky to sporty, low-key to high-energy, you’ll find a hangout you’ll love amid the ship’s “adults-only at night” entertainment district, After Hours.

The clubs in this location are Cadillac Lounge, Crown & Fin Pub, and Azure, and it’s important to note that alcoholic beverages are not included with your cruise; there will be a separate charge for those.

Cadillac Lounge

An intimate piano bar, Cadillac Lounge features a full bar and recalls the glorious heyday of the Rat Pack at its peak in Hollywood in the late 1950s. Decked out with luxurious dark wood walls, low-lit fiber-optic city street murals, and custom chrome and alabaster headlight fixtures on the ceiling, the nightclub provides a romantic atmosphere for adults and couples looking to park themselves amid a more relaxed and upscale setting. Overstuffed armchairs, large porthole windows, and a bucket-seat bar add to the cozy setting.

Crown & Fin Pub

When you step inside the Crown & Fin Pub, you’ll feel like you’re visiting a traditional village tavern in the heart of England.

With dark woods, plush leather furniture, brass accents, and a red tin ceiling, the rustic ambiance of Crown & Fin Pub is warm and nostalgic, inviting visitors to pull up a chair, relax, and gather for an evening of great conversation, hearty, laughs and delicious libations. If you look closely, you’ll discover more than a few nods to classic Disney films set in and around the British Isles, including Mary Poppins, 101 Dalmatians, and Peter Pan, and a sea of football posters on the walls.

Immersive ocean-themed décor ensures Azure overflows with the mystery of the deep nightly.

Azure celebrates the breathtaking beauty of the big blue and invites guests into a trendy nightclub designed to look like the ocean. The lounge has a bar, dance floor, and plenty of seating and features flowing, curvy walls reminiscent of the ever-changing current. Adding to the underwater tone, every table, chair, material, and pattern hints at the living things found under the sea—including coral, sea fans, and nautilus shells—while vibrant colors amid the venue glimmer and glow long into the night.

Adults can escape to the Cove Café for specialty drinks, coffee beverage offerings, or tea throughout the day amidst laid-back sophistication and a touch of tropical bliss. In the evenings, guests can unwind while socializing and enjoying cocktails, wine, or a light bite. Adult beverage tastings are also available at select times for an additional fee.

Senses Spa & Salon sports a contemporary design and offers various services.

The Rejuvenation Spa offers an array of cosmetic body and facial treatments, and the Chill Spa caters specifically to teens ages 13 to 17.

For the Whole Family

The D Lounge is the ship’s main hangout for games, dance parties, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

The “it’s a small world” nursery, based on the theme park attraction, is the perfect place for your little ones to play while you enjoy a grownups’ night out.

The Oceaneer Club, one of the areas for children age 3-12, has 4 separate areas that are themed as a Andy’s Room (from Toy Story ), the MARVEL Super Hero Academy, Disney Junior, and Frozen  Adventures.

Kids can swoop into the top-secret command post of S.H.I.E.L.D. and wield the weaponry of their favorite Avengers. They can also enjoy arts and crafts, play video games or summon their inner strength during surprise Super Hero visits.

Inspired by Disney’s  Peter Pan , the main hub of The Oceaneer Lab leads to themed “lands”. It features multiple flat-screen TVs, a dance floor, a reading nook, a lounge area with beanbags, a stage for interactive games, and special Disney Character appearances. Kids can also conduct experiments, develop culinary skills, and engage in fascinating activities at the Oceaneer Lab’s workshop and science laboratory.

Edge is an interactive space for tweens ages 11-14 and was designed to look like an old boiler room. High-tech gaming stations, a dance floor, TV, arts and crafts, karaoke, and scavenger hunts will keep them busy for hours. This space has flat-screen TVs, multiple gaming systems, and a dance floor. Or enjoy music, arts and crafts, karaoke, scavenger hunts, selfie walls, themed fun nights, and much more. At this activity center located on Deck 9, Midship, feel right at home and delight in things to do designed just for you.

DISNEY WONDER RECREATION

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

Kids ages 3-12 can visit Deck 10 for a Princess or Royal Knight makeover (Pirate makeovers will be available for all ages on Pirate Night).

Pools and Water Features:

Huey, Dewey, and Louie have devised a slew of water contraptions whose sole purpose is to drench the entire family. At the AquaLab on Deck 9 of the Disney Wonder, Donald Duck’s crafty nephews have concocted a series of water-logged “experiments”—pop jets, geysers, and bubblers amid a 1,800-square-foot recreation space.

Interactive elements designed by the 3 ducklings include:

• Pouring paint cans, raining showerheads, pop jets, and geysers that spray little ones as they play
• Leaky pipes
• Rotating wheels and levers
• Donald’s Boiler, where pushing buttons may cause Donald to blow his top, drenching everyone

Twist ‘n’ Spout, the double-looping waterslide on the top deck, offers kids a little excitement while cooling down. Guests must be 38″ or taller to ride this attraction.

An entertaining, 400-square-foot splash deck dedicated to infants and toddlers 3 years of age and under, Dory’s Reef overflows with fountains, bubblers, pop jets, and a water curtain inspired by the East Australian Current—plus some memorable characters from the hit Disney movie  Finding Dory .

Fitness centers aboard Disney ships are expansive, state-of-the-art exercise clubs that offer stunning ocean views. Each facility features everything you need to work out while at sea, including:

• Leading-edge cardiovascular equipment, treadmills, and ellipticals
• Weight machines
• Classes and seminars offering aerobics, yoga, Pilates instruction, and more
• Personal training sessions (extra fee applies, pricing subject to change)

You also enjoy the use of the following amenities:

• Complimentary towels
• Men’s and women’s changing rooms
• Complimentary water

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Disney Wonder review: What to expect on the Disney Cruise Line ship with the coolest itineraries

If you like the idea of cruising with Disney Cruise Line , but you want to go beyond the Bahamas and Mexico to destinations in New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii, Alaska and beyond, then Disney Wonder is likely the best Disney ship for you.

That's especially true if you want a ship with a lot to offer that's a manageable size and doesn't tempt you to spend money around every bend.

Disney Wonder is one of Disney's two smallest ships. It doesn't have amenities like a pay-per-scoop ice cream shop or fancy, adults-only infinity pool like you'll find on Disney Wish . Don't worry, though — Wonder still has all-you-can-eat, included soft serve out on the deck and is absolutely charming in its own right.

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Disney Wonder was the second ship in Disney's fleet, first setting sail in 1999, one year after Disney's original ship, Disney Magic .

In many ways, it is Magic's twin; it's the same size (984 feet long) and has the same number of staterooms (875). However, Disney Wonder features certain shows and restaurants unique to the ship and has a litany of unusual sailings that are unparalleled in Disney's line-up.

I've sailed on all but one of Disney's ships (I'll get on Disney Fantasy one day). I have had the pleasure of sailing on Disney Wonder twice: once to Mexico in a concierge-level suite and more recently to Alaska on my favorite cruise yet in a standard ocean-view cabin.

Based on these experiences and my general obsession with Disney Cruise Line, here's what you need to know about Disney Wonder.

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Overview of Disney Wonder

Disney Wonder can host up to 2,713 passengers spread across its 875 cabins, ranging from windowless inside rooms to multi-bedroom suites. Guests can enjoy 11 decks of fun operated by 950 crew members.

Like all of Disney's ships, Disney Wonder has a classic oceanliner vibe and coloring. Its interior is inspired by art nouveau design from the turn of the last century, unlike Disney Magic's bold art deco aesthetic. Disney Cruise Line uses design, colors and onboard fixtures from the Grand Hall's chandelier (inspired by Ariel's flower) to the carpet to tell a story, set the stage and sometimes even subtly communicate to passengers which way to go.

Disney Wonder is made for families, but it didn't forget about adults along the way. On it, you will find a waterslide; restaurants themed to "The Princess and the Frog," animation and "The Little Mermaid"; four kids clubs dedicated to different age groups (babies and toddlers, kids, tweens and teens); and adults-only spaces including a pool, multiple bars and lounges, and a high-end restaurant. (Incidentally, if you can snag a brunch reservation at that dining venue, I'd say that is the best $50 you can spend on a Disney cruise .)

Two theaters, the Walt Disney Theatre and Buena Vista Theatre, show first-run Disney movies and three Broadway-style productions on each sailing.

Disney is famous for its rotational dining, where your tablemates and servers move from restaurant to restaurant each night. On this ship, you can enjoy your included dinners at Tiana's Place, Tritons and Animator's Palate.

Disney Wonder is a classicly Disney ship that doesn't have the interactive virtual-realty-inspired games or paintings and chandeliers that come to life as you might find on some of the newer ships. But it has the pools, shows, kid clubs, games and itineraries to set the stage for a magical vacation.

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What I loved about Disney Wonder

Ports of call.

Disney Wonder's biggest claim to fame is where it sails. While my first sailing on the ship was one born of convenience since it was out of my home port of Galveston, it's since moved on. As Disney Wish joined the fleet in 2022 — and with Disney Treasure to follow in 2024 — Disney Cruise Line got to shake up where it sails. Disney Wonder won the port-of-call lottery, so to speak, when it landed some interesting new sailings.

I adored our Alaska sailing out of Vancouver , bringing us to glaciers as well as cities such as Ketchikan, Skagway and Juneau. But if spending the day with Mickey and Minnie in their warmest outfits isn't on your bucket list (and it really should be), the ship also sails to places such as the Mexican Riviera, Sydney, New Zealand, Fiji and Pago Pago in American Samoa.

Tiana's Place

One of the best restaurants in all of the Disney Cruise Line fleet is found only on Disney Wonder. Not only does Tiana's Place have great Cajun specialties (beignets, anyone?), but it's a fantastically fun party from appetizer to dessert. You'll only find Tiana's Place on Disney Wonder, so if you'd love to enjoy shrimp and grits with Tiana herself, this is your chance.

The Disney Cruise Line crew members are always great, but they have the opportunity to be even greater on Disney Wonder. Thanks to a schedule of longer sailings, the crew can get to know the guests on board over the course of a week rather than meeting a new set of passengers every three or four days.

For example, the restaurant servers knew what our kids wanted to drink by the second or third meal. The room hosts learned who our friends were on board and would let us know where our teens were hanging out when they noticed us looking around.

Great entertainment

There's always something fun to do on Disney Wonder, from the game shows to on-deck performances and the three evening Broadway-style shows, including "The Golden Mickeys," "Frozen: A Musical Spectacular" and "Disney Dreams" (which is guaranteed to make your eyes water a bit on your last night).

These aren't just shows that help you pass some hours in the evening; some of them — especially Frozen — are at the level you would pay to see on Broadway. It's also really fun at night to pop into the theater and see a new Disney movie that is still playing on land without worrying about the costs of tickets or pre-reserving good seats.

What I didn't love about Disney Wonder

It's not the latest and greatest.

While Disney Wonder is in great shape and gets upgrades on a regular basis, its bones are 25 years old. Some of the styling — while classic — feels dated compared to Disney's newer ships, like Disney Wish. My family also missed the fun tech-enabled interactive elements they'd enjoyed on the line's newer ships because it gave them something to do between scheduled activities.

The food is good — but not the best in the fleet

I enjoy the food on all Disney Cruise Line ships, but Disney Wonder is a step or two behind the new Disney Wish when it comes to dining. This is especially true in the grab-and-go department. The on-deck food on Wonder leans heavily into comfort food (pizza, burgers and chicken fingers). Although you can find other options if you look carefully, I missed the variety of Disney Wish with its taco bar and BBQ.

Disney Wonder needs a new bar

Not to overplay the comparison between one of Disney's oldest ships and its newest, but you really see the difference in design from the '90s versus today with the onboard bars. On Wish, they are spread throughout the ship, and you can find bright, airy spots to have a cocktail. On Disney Wonder, the bars are concentrated in one area, and all of them are dark and feel like tucked-away pubs. They could use a modern-day glow-up and more views of the sea.

Disney Wonder cabins and suites

Disney Wonder has multiple room types: windowless inside cabins (starting at 184 square feet), ocean-view cabins (starting at 214 square feet), verandah rooms with private balconies (starting at 268 square feet) and concierge-level suites that go all the way up to 1,000-square-foot, two-bedroom suites that sleep up to seven guests.

We've had a chance to check out a few of those room types.

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom

Most recently, we sailed to Alaska in a Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom that slept up to four guests with a queen bed, single convertible sofa and a pull-down upper berth. It's a comfortable room type for a family of three or a younger family of four.

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

This room type is similar to the ocean-view room type, with the difference being the verandah rather than a porthole window. If you will use the private balcony, it can be worth buying up to this room type, as my parents did on our recent Alaska cruise. The cost to go from an ocean-view category to this one can be a few hundred dollars on some sailings or thousands more, as it did on our Alaska sailing.

This room type, like most on Disney Cruise Line, has a split bathroom design. There's a sink and shower in one small bathroom, and a sink and toilet in another. This arrangement allows more guests to get ready at the same time.

One-bedroom concierge suite

On a 2020 sailing, I had the chance to stay in a one-bedroom concierge suite, which measured 614 square feet and had a true living room area, along with a bedroom. The layout features a small dining nook, a living area with the double convertible sofa, a true separate bedroom with a queen-size bed and two bathrooms.

This was an indulgent way to sail with my mom, where we could all have our own space. The suite comes with concierge service, which takes things to the next level in terms of perks.

Those in concierge-level accommodations get access to the Concierge Lounge, found midship on Disney Wonder's Deck 10. You don't need concierge access to have a great time on Disney Wonder, but if you can afford it, it sure is amazing.

When we sailed in a suite, we made the most of the lounge with its small food plates set out throughout the day, the included evening happy hour starting at 5 p.m. daily and the fully stocked fridge to grab bottled water and canned drinks to enjoy around the ship and on excursions.

Related: Is Disney concierge level worth it?

Disney Wonder restaurants and bars

Disney Cruise Line pioneered what it calls "rotational dining." You get a schedule for your cruise, and you rotate through each of the included onboard restaurants, swapping each night. Your serving crew rotates with you, so you always have the same waiters even in different dining venues.

At all of Disney Wonder's rotational restaurants, you can order as much as you want and sample your way around the menu. Want three appetizers? Go for it. Want two lobster tails? They're yours. Want something like chicken fingers that you don't see on the menu? Just ask, and the waiters will deliver if possible.

If you are a true foodie, you won't be overly impressed by the included food on Disney Wonder, but most cruisers will be excited about something on each menu. We certainly enjoy trying various options — especially the seafood — without worrying about the cost.

Animator's Palate

One of Disney Wonder's three included-in-your-fare rotational dining venues is Animator's Palate, a staple on multiple Disney ships. Tucked away on Deck 4, this restaurant has a few different interactive shows and animation offerings on longer sailings — I won't spoil it. The physical restaurant will also come to life over the course of your meal, starting in black and white and ending up in color.

Don't miss the special guest who shows up at the end of your meal at least one of the nights.

While I'm not a huge fan of this dish, a popular item on the menu is the black truffle pasta purseittes.

Previously mentioned as one of my favorite parts of the ship, Tiana's Place on Deck 3 is always a good time. On longer sailings, the entertainment in this restaurant will include jazz performers on one night and a full-on, second-line parade around the room with Tiana herself on another.

I'm a big fan of the shrimp and grits — or anything Cajun-themed — and definitely don't miss the beignets for dessert.

Triton's

Off the main atrium on Deck 3, Triton's is the most formal of the three included restaurants on Disney Wonder.

It's themed loosely on "The Little Mermaid," but not in a way your kids will likely notice. If you are looking for dinner to be an experience and want to know which restaurant to skip, I'd recommend this one. It's more traditional than the other venues in the rotation.

On-deck food

Whether you want a quick lunch or are in the mood for a more casual dinner, eating out on Deck 9 is a viable option on Disney Wonder. On-deck eateries include:

• Daisy's De Lites: Salads, sandwiches, fruit and customizable rice bowls (the latter are one of my favorite options on Disney Wonder)
• Sulley's Sips: For-purchase beverages and smoothies as well as free soft-service ice cream
• Pinocchio's Pizzeria: Pizza by the slice with various toppings, available for long hours each day
• Pete's Boiler Bites: Burgers, veggie burgers, chicken fingers, fries, and often-overlooked gyros and hummus

Cabanas buffet

If you're looking for a classic cruise ship buffet meal, head to Cabanas. Currently open for breakfast and lunch on Disney Wonder, Cabanas is a traditional self-serve buffet. It's impossible to go hungry when you make a plate here because the venue offers everything from Mickey waffles (keep an eye out for the mornings that they have churro Mickey waffles) to chilled shrimp and crab legs.

No reservations are required; you can walk in any time during open hours. Some dishes change daily, while others are consistent throughout the cruise. My top recommendation is to start at the back of the line, where you'll find most of the seafood, so you don't fill up too much on the carb-loaded treats at the beginning of the line.

Palo adults-only restaurant

The only place to have brunch or dinner on the ship without the kids is at Palo. The adults-only restaurant is reserved for the 18-and-up crowd.

The dress code here is a bit nicer than in other onboard restaurants. T-shirts, swimwear and sports attire are not permitted. You don't need to go super formal; a dress or a nice shirt with pants or jeans is perfect for dinner.

Unless you have Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club Platinum status or higher, dining at Palo will cost you a bit, but I'd argue it's worth it. In fact, I've said it's the best $50 you can spend at sea .

Brunch at Palo is a set price of $50 for all you care to eat from the menu, served on plates instead of via a buffet. For dinner, you can select the $50 prix fixe menu, with a choice of dishes for each course, or you can order a la carte from options such as baby arugula salad ($7), prosciutto and burrata pizza ($16) and jumbo scallops ($32). No matter what you get, save room for the chocolate souffle ($10) for dessert.

Palo is not part of your rotational dining plan, so you'll need to make advance reservations online or via the Disney Cruise Line app. Booking windows will vary based on your room selection and Castaway Club status, but they will typically open a few months before your sailing.

Bars and lounges

On Disney Wonder, the bars are mainly in the adult area on Deck 3 forward. Though the spaces might be used for general activities during the day, the area transforms each evening into a space just for the over-18 crowd.

The lounges here include:

• Crown & Fin Pub: British-themed pub with beer on tap, sports games on the TVs and small bites in a little buffet offering in the evening
• Cadillac Lounge: Decor inspired by late-1950s Hollywood with live piano some nights
• Azure: Nightclub with a bar where you'll find different evening acts and dancing
• French Quarter Lounge: New Orleans-themed spot where you'll find beignets (for purchase) and cocktails, along with family-friendly activities during the day.

Pro tip: There are usually happy hours somewhere on the ship each day; check the onboard app for details. If you want to save a few dollars on your glass of wine — and like to be surprised — you can also save by having a sommelier's choice glass of wine at some of the bars; you get a nicer glass of wine for a lower price if you let the bartender choose the vintage.

Coffee drinkers can find the basic beverage in Cabanas via room service or at the self-service drink station just outside of Cabanas on the top deck. If you prefer something fancier — such as a cold brew, salted caramel coconut latte or espresso — you'll need to pony up a few dollars at the Cove Cafe. Expect to pay around $6 or $7 for coffee drinks — or more if you go for the cocktails on the menu. The muffins and pastries are free of charge.

Pro tip: Get the Coffee Fanatics punch card if you plan to purchase multiple coffee-based drinks on your cruise. With the card, you get your sixth drink free after you purchase five coffee drinks.

Disney Wonder activities

Pools and water play areas.

Disney Wonder has a few different pool areas. The main Goofy's Pool and two adjacent family-friendly whirlpools are on Deck 9 midship. Only guests ages 3 years old and up (and potty-trained) can use this pool.

Aft of Goofy's Pool is the Aqua Lab area. Here, you'll find a small, shallow pool for kids ages 3 and up; a splash pad meant for cruisers under age 3 in swim diapers; and a twisting waterslide made for those 38 inches and taller. This slide is a one-at-a-time slide and does not utilize inner tubes.

Forward of Goofy's Pool is the Quiet Cove Pool and two whirlpools, all for the exclusive use of adults only.

Pools are heated, and the hours vary, so check your Disney Cruise Line app once on board.

If your young child doesn't meet the age minimum for the older kids clubs, there is a nursery for those ages six months to three years. Unlike with the other kid clubs, reservations are required for the nursery, and you'll need to pay an hourly fee.

The kids clubs are one of the best parts of a Disney cruise. They are so good that most kids want to visit them frequently, which means parents get a chance to be on vacation, too.

The main and largest kids clubs on Disney Wonder are the Oceaneer Club and Lab, open to guests ages 3 to 12 years old (and toilet trained). These two clubs have separate entrances on Deck 5, but they are connected via a "secret" hallway just for the kids who are checked in.

The clubs' schedules offer a mix of activities, games and free play that take place in themed areas, including:

• Andy's Room, where there's even a Slinky Dog-themed slide
• Marvel Super Hero Academy
• Disney Junior
• Frozen Adventures

These kid clubs are free, and reservations are not required. Check the operating hours in your app once on board, but the clubs are often open until midnight.

Disney knows that little kids and big kids don't mix, so it also has separate hangouts for tweens and teens. Edge is the tween club for guests ages 11 to 14. Found on Deck 9, the club is themed as an under-the-sea submarine. Tweens can come here to draw, play video games or hang out, but supervising youth counselors also lead group activities, such as scavenger hunts, dance parties, bingo and more.

Unlike the Oceaneer Club, where there is a formal check-in and checkout procedure, the tween club allows kids to come and go. If you don't want to give your 11- or 12-year-old that independence, then the Oceaneer Club and Lab are better suited for them than Edge.

On the flip side, if space is available, you can sign a waiver for your 10-year-old to level up into Edge a year early if you think they are ready. This is most useful when sailing with older friends or family members already in Edge.

Teens ages 14 to 17 have a space all their own in Vibe. On Disney Wonder, you can find Vibe tucked away in the funnel on Deck 11. Its cool spot gives it an exclusive vibe, befitting its name.

Like in Edge, teens can hang out and play arcade games, video games, draw or chat with the counselors and other teen visitors. If space permits, parents can sign a form to allow their 13-year-old to hang out at Edge one year early.

Bibbity Bobbity Boutique

If your kid has always wanted to be a princess, Bibbity Bobbity Boutique is an awesome (albeit expensive) Disney Wonder experience. It's a salon for kids where fairy godmothers (aka stylists who work there) will transform them into their favorite princess or prince, Captain Mickey or another whimsical character. The character might depend on the costumes available on your sailing.

Depending on the package you book, your kid will choose an outfit before getting a makeover involving a glitter-infused hairstyle, painted nails and fancy make-up. The fairy godmothers do a great job at making their princesses-in-training feel extremely special.

You need to make advance appointments for Bibbity Bobbity, and prices range from $100 to $200, depending on the package you select. (Fair warning: The $100 package doesn't include the outfit or backpack, so BYO if you go that route.)

Activities and shows

From the Sail Away party on deck the first afternoon to the See Ya Real Soon final farewell in the main atrium on the last night, there will be more shows and activities to see and experience on Disney Wonder than you'd ever be able to do in just one trip. (But seriously, don't miss the first and last shows; they are fantastic.)

In your Disney Cruise Line app, you'll find the time for all these shows and activities, such as trivia, bingo and karaoke. All the shows and most activities are free, but there are a few exceptions, such as bingo, that cost if you want to play. While it might feel weird at first doing a family game show or playing trivia, the more activities you participate in, the more fun you have.

On-deck fun

For independent fun, head up to the Wide World of Sports area on Deck 10 forward. There, you'll find a netted area for basketball, ping pong and foosball. Down on Deck 4, the promenade features a walking or running track that goes all the way around the ship. You'll find shuffleboard courts there, as well.

Character encounters

Sailing with Disney isn't complete without meeting some of your favorite pals on the ship.

Guests have a few ways to visit characters on Disney Wonder. Scheduled character meet-and-greets are listed on the itinerary each day in the Disney Cruise Line app. These will be popular events.

For example, if you are on Disney Wonder as it sails to Alaska , the first day that Mickey, Minnie and friends appear in their Alaska-exclusive outfits out on deck (which is also likely the day you sail close to a glacier), lines will form at least 30 minutes before the greetings start.

However, some of the best character interactions will be the ones that aren't announced or planned. You may see a character on the promenade waving goodbye to land as you sail away from a port or "sleep-walking" in their pajamas at night when no one else is around.

Definitely go to some of the scheduled character interactions if you want to get a photo, but keep your eyes peeled for those unannounced moments, too.

Senses Spa and Rainforest Room

On Deck 9 forward, you'll find the Senses Spa — home to treatment rooms, a nail and hair salon, a fitness center, locker rooms and the Rainforest Room thermal suite.

You can book spa treatments before the sailing and once on board. Look for discounts on booking treatments on port days, and if you book multiple treatments, you can often also qualify for a discount.

The adults-only Rainforest Room features heated stone chairs, various shower experiences and steam rooms. Access to this room costs extra, so visit the spa on the day you board for prices and availability. If you've been to the Rainforest Room on Disney Wish , Dream or Fantasy, know Disney Wonder's version is smaller. It does not include any whirlpools or some of the other offerings you'll find in the larger thermal suites.

Disney Wonder nighttime shows and movies

Each Disney ship has a lineup of Broadway-caliber nighttime shows and a schedule of movies in the Walt Disney and Buena Vista theaters.

Currently, the flagship evening performances on Disney Wonder sailings are:

• "The Golden Mickeys"
• "Frozen: A Musical Spectacular"
• "Disney Dreams — An Enchanted Classic"

Seating is first-come, first-served, so get to the theater early for your pick of seats. Your time to see the evening show will be opposite your dinner time, so early dinner means seeing the late show, and late dinner means seeing the early performance.

In addition to the Broadway-style shows, Disney Wonder has a schedule of first-run and recent Disney movies that you can pop in and watch inside the Buena Vista Theater on Deck 5. If you are on the ship while a Disney show premiers on land, you can catch its opening night on the ship, too.

Disney Wonder itineraries and pricing

As we've mentioned before, Disney Wonder hit the lottery of itineraries.

While every year is a bit different, for at least the next year or two, Disney Wonder's schedule includes summer sailings from Vancouver to Alaska, an October trip to Hawaii after the Alaska season, then fall and winter sailings to, from and around Australia and New Zealand. There's a spring stop in Hawaii, followed by sailings from San Diego to Mexico before it resumes its summer season beginning in May in Vancouver.

Pricing starts less than $2,000 for a family of four on some of the short Australia and New Zealand sailings. Sailings on the U.S. West Coast start around $3,000 for a family of four in an inside cabin.

To do a weeklong Alaska sailing with a family of four, prices will start at $5,100 for an inside cabin in the early or late season. Prime summer sailing dates from June to August cost a couple of thousand dollars more for that same interior cabin and thousands more still for a balcony cabin.

Related: How to save money on a Disney Cruise

What to know before you go

Required documents.

The required documents for sailing on Disney Wonder vary based on your itinerary.

All guests 16 and over who are U.S. citizens on the sailing from Vancouver to Alaska will need a U.S. passport, but children ages 15 and under can do that sailing with a state-issued birth certificate. Americans flying to Canada from the U.S. (or vice versa) will need a passport to enter the country by air, regardless of age.

U.S. citizens on round-trip sailings from the U.S. West Coast to Mexico can do the sailing with a passport or a state-issued birth certificate and a physical government-issued photo ID.

Those on the sailings to and from Australia and New Zealand will need different documents based on their nationality, but those from the U.S. will need passports and potentially visas, too.

Green-card holders and non-U.S. citizens must check requirements based on destinations visited. Additionally, you will need to check in for your cruise online, fill out the appropriate information and select an arrival time for your embarkation day.

Disney Cruise Line recommends $14.50 in gratuities per guest per night; this is the amount auto-applied to your onboard bill unless you request to increase or decrease it. The gratuities are split among your dining room server, assistant server, head server and cabin host.

Those in the concierge level are charged $15.50 per person per night, with the additional going to the cabin assistant host, who helps with those accommodations. Tips for the concierge lounge team are neither included in that amount nor automatically added to your onboard statement. Disney recommends you tip $8 per person per night; you can do this in cash or ask to have it added to your folio toward the end of your cruise. The tips would then be shared among the concierge hosts.

I recommend bringing cash and tipping not only the concierge hosts but also the bartenders in the concierge lounge, assuming you get your drinks there.

For a seven-night sailing for a family of four, automatically charged gratuities come to $406 in a non-concierge cabin and $434 in a concierge cabin, plus an additional $224 in recommended tips to the concierge lounge attendants. In other words, don't forget to budget for this. You can also leave additional amounts charged to your room or in cash.

Also not included in the amounts above are tips at the bar, at the adults-only dining restaurants, at the spa and for room service; tipping is recommended for those services. Note that an 18% gratuity is automatically added to bar, beverage, wine, deck service tabs and spa services.

Wi-Fi is not currently a strength of Disney Wonder. It is quite expensive and priced in an old-school manner.

There is no cost to connect to the ship's Wi-Fi network when used only for the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app (which can also be used for messaging other guests on the ship). Otherwise, Disney Wonder's current Wi-Fi options start at $19 for a 100 MB package and go up from there. At some point, the ship will likely switch to the program most other Disney ships use, which charges by the day and not by the amount of data.

Carry-on drinks policy

Guests 21 years and older (18 or under for round-trip Australia and New Zealand cruises) may bring a maximum of two bottles of unopened wine or Champagne (no larger than 750 ml) or six beers (no larger than 12 ounces) on board at the beginning of the voyage and at each port of call. These beverages must be packed in carry-on (not checked) bags or luggage. You can keep drinks chilled in the small fridge in your cabin.

Guests wishing to consume wine or Champagne brought on board in one of the dining rooms will be charged a corkage fee of $26 per bottle.

Smoking policy

Smoking is permitted only in designated deck areas. It's forbidden in cabins and on cabin balconies, and those who violate this rule will face a $250 cleaning fee.

For an additional fee, Disney ships offer full-service laundry and dry cleaning services that include the pickup and delivery of clean clothes to your cabin.

On Disney Wonder, you'll also find self-service laundry on Decks 2, 6 and 7 midship. You pay for the facilities by using your Key to the World card. These services can get busy during sea days on longer cruises, so plan accordingly.

Electrical outlets

Cabins are equipped with multiple 110-volt outlets, which are standard in the U.S. and Canada.

Small electrical appliances such as electric shavers, curling irons and flat irons with standard North American plugs will function on board; 110-volt items should not exceed 1,500 watts, and 220-volt items should not exceed 2,000 watts. A hair dryer is provided in every cabin, but you may bring your own as long as it meets the guidelines above.

The currency on Disney Wonder, regardless of location, is the U.S. dollar.

On the ship, you don't need cash or a credit card — all incidentals, purchases and services will be charged to your cabin folio. Your Key to the World card serves as your onboard payment method. The only exception is if you want to tip a crew member in cash.

In port, you may wish to carry cash in a local currency or a credit card to buy snacks and souvenirs or to tip your tour guide.

Drinking age

The drinking age on Disney Wonder depends on where the ship is sailing at the time. For sailings to and from the U.S. West Coast and Canada, the drinking age is 21.

However, for round-trip cruises from Auckland or Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia, guests 18 years and older may purchase and consume alcohol. For repositioning cruises between Hawaii and Australia, parents or guardians may sign a "Beverage Consent Form" that allows their 18- to 20-year-old children to consume alcoholic beverages while in the adult's presence.

During the day on Disney Wonder, people dress casually. If it's a sea day in a warm-weather destination, most passengers will wear T-shirts, shorts and bathing suits (with a cover-up to go inside). For Alaska cruises, guests should wear layers and bring jackets, hats and rain gear for cooler or wetter days.

During the evenings, dining attire in the three main restaurants is "cruise casual," meaning no swimwear or tank tops, but you don't need to dress up too much. The exception is if you are dining in Palo, where you do need to dress up a bit more.

Cruises that are seven nights or longer schedule one "formal night." Passengers can choose to wear a fancy dress, suit or sports coat, but it's not a problem if you prefer casual attire. You will see folks in jeans and shorts on formal nights alongside passengers in dresses and suits. For the kids, princess dresses and other Disney-themed costumes are always appropriate.

Pro tip: Be sure and pack that pirate gear or themed attire for Pirate Night or Frozen Night on the Alaska cruises.

Related: What to pack for your Disney Cruise

Bottom line

Disney Wonder has been the setting for family vacations for about 25 years, and it doesn't show any signs of hanging up its waterslide anytime soon.

It's not the newest, flashiest or most modern ship in Disney's fleet, but it makes us smile every time we step on board. There's more than enough to do to stay busy on your sailing, and it's still a compact enough ship that you don't spend half your cruise figuring out where everything is.

In other words, Disney Wonder is a great choice whether you want to start your cruising with a ship that is a bit smaller or you are ready to chart an adventure to one of Disney's most far-flung ports of call.

If you're looking for a just-right-size Disney Cruise Line sailing and enjoy a more classic approach to life at sea, Disney Wonder could easily be the ship for you.

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Disney Wonder

Cruise line Disney Cruise Line

• San Diego (California)
• Vancouver (BC Canada)
• Sydney (NSW Australia)
• Melbourne (Victoria Australia)
• Auckland (New Zealand)

Disney Wonder current position

Disney Wonder current location is at North America West Coast (coordinates 51.07794 N / -128.03000 W) cruising at speed of 14.1 kn (26 km/h | 16 mph) en route to VANCOUVER. The AIS position was reported 3 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Disney Wonder

Disney Wonder current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Alaskan Cruise From Vancouver . The itinerary starts on 26 Aug, 2024 and ends on 02 Sep, 2024 .

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Disney Wonder Itineraries

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The 1999-built MS Disney Wonder cruise ship is Walt Disney 's second liner with sistership Disney Magic (1998).

The vessel (IMO number 9126819) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 308457000) and registered in Nassau .

History - construction and ownership

DCL-Disney Cruise Line is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company (shipowner). The company was incorporated in 1996 as "Magical Cruise Company Ltd". Walt Disney also owns the Bahamian private island Castaway Cay (exclusive port of call - for Disney ships only) and an exclusive Cruise Terminal at Port Canaveral (Orlando Florida) . Disney cruises are marketed as "family vacations" and feature unique and exclusive activities, such as costumed Disney Characters, adults-only deck areas, dedicated facilities for teens, kids and infants-toddlers, signature (trademarked) shipboard facilities and activities, themed live entertainment.

The 1750-passenger ship Disney Wonder caters mostly to families with small children, so the adults-only "quiet places" and entertainment areas are your special place to be if running and screaming little angels and devils are not your kinds of fun.

One of the best cruise ships for families with kids, the Disney ship Wonder features a classic 1930's ocean liner design - an elongated black hull and two bright red funnels. The Disney cruise ship Disney Wonder is mostly associated with its Art Nouveau decor, Disney characters all around, "Mickeys" everywhere, amazing onboard children's programs with age-proper activities, excellent service and really great family fun cruises for kids.

Probably the best thing about this Disney fleet mate is that the Disney Lines Wonder ship sails Alaska since 2011 - the newest Disney cruise ship destination with the best Disney deals on Alaska cruises and excursions.

The Disney ship Wonder was launched in 1999 to double company's passenger capacity with another set of nearly thousand of some of the best equipped, largest staterooms at sea. Like all Disney ships, the Disney Cruise Line Wonder ship's primary market is families with small kids (mostly younger than 8). Besides them, the Disney Wonder ship CLIENTELE consists also of an ever-growing number of honeymooners and travelers without kids, simply enjoying the oversized Disney ship accommodations, the adults-only areas, and all the Disney details - both on board and on Castaway Cay.

The Disney Wonder ship DRESS CODE is day resort casual (all ship areas) and evening cruise casual (no shorts-jeans-swimwear), for men pants and jackets (no ties), and summer dresses for women. One semi-formal night (the Captain's Reception), one formal night (not mandatory; most passengers don't participate in it) and one "Pirate Night" (people dress in pirate attire).

Disney Wonder TIPS are the US $12 PP per day (charged to passengers' onboard accounts automatically or pre-payed), given respectively to waiters $8 (dining room servers $4, assistant servers $3, head servers $1) and cabin stewards $4. Additionally, bar drinks and deck service areas have a 15% tipping added to your bill.

Decks and Cabins

Most Disney Wonder staterooms (877 total, in 22 grades) are 225-260-ft2 Balconies. The ship has 22 Suites, 362 Balcony, 235 Oceanview and 256 Inside cabins. The largest accommodations are the Royal Suites (845 ft2 / 79 m2 plus 185 ft2 / 17 m2 terrace).

All cabins boast sizes larger than the industry average, with the majority of them offering a separate bedroom and living room areas, a deep convertible sofa, a bunk bed (folding down from the ceiling, with safety rails, 2 beds convertible to a queen.

Additionally, Disney Wonder family cruise cabins for families of 5 have a Murphy bed (wall-mounted). Plenty of storage space (the suitcases store well under the bed), subtle maple furniture, a closet with a dresser, a desk/dressing table, a smart HDTV with all Disney channels, 2 portable "Wave Phones" (you can text and talk on them throughout the ship), 2 bathrooms (one with toilet-sink, one with tub-shower-sink), a hairdryer. Balcony cabins also have 2 chairs and a small table on the veranda. Standard bathroom amenities by the premium H2O Plus cosmetics (soap-shampoo-lotion, suite guests get additional offerings), Euro-top mattresses, Egyptian cotton linens, luxurious bath towels, upon request - cribs and diaper genies.

Disney Wonder suites are of 3 types (1 and 2-bedrooms), featuring dining tables, Jacuzzis, huge balconies. The Walt and Royal Suites are the Wonder ship's biggest accommodations. In addition, suite guests can enjoy a memory foam pillow, comfortable duvets, robes, and slippers, plus the main dining room's menu available as a room service option.

The boat has 11 decks , of which 6 are with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Disney Wonder ship dining experiences include the Disney Line's rotational dining system pertaining to the ship's 3 main restaurants (you dine each night in a different restaurant, accompanied by the same companions and waiters), with 2 dining times (6:15 and 8:15 pm, table number, and rotations are on your dining tickets). The "Animator's Palate" room features numerous special lighting effects and animations (including the menu holograms, scenes transform from B&W sketches to full-color animated images), the "Parrot Cay" is Caribbean-themed (a delicious seafood buffet and great salad choices) and the most formal of the three is the upscale "Triton's" restaurant (the last two are also open for breakfast and lunch). All main dining rooms offer free drinks during dinner, a wine purchase program.

Disney Wonder food is really wondrous - all is made on the ship, quality ingredients, beautifully prepared, with "light" choices at dinner, a separate kids menu.

"Palo" is the Wonder ship's specialty dining option - an adults-only elegant restaurant (Northern Italian (Med) cuisine), open daily for Champagne brunch and dinner (reservations are required, guests are allowed to book only 1 brunch and 1 dinner per sailing).

On Deck 9 is located the "Beach Blanket" buffet - an indoor/outdoor casual dining venue (breakfast and lunch) with salads, sandwiches, Mickey waffles, cookies, and fruits, with a made-to-order omelet station. Other excellent venues to dine casually are the "Pinocchio's Pizzeria", "Pluto's Dog House" (burgers and hot dogs, chicken tenders) and the Goofy's Galley (wrap sandwiches, a great selection of fruits, ice-cream). The Deck 9 self-serve beverage station offers free juices and sodas.

24-hour room service (Continental breakfast, soups, and salads, cheese, chicken, etc). Suite guests can order from the main restaurant's menus.

Follows the complete list of Disney Wonder restaurants and food bars.

• Triton's Restaurant / Lumiere's (462-seat forward Dining Room, serving Breakfast and 3-course menu for Lunch; with 2 Dinner seatings 5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. and 8 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
• Parrot Cay Restaurant / Carioca's (462-seat aft Dining Room for Breakfast and Buffet Lunch; with 2 dinner seatings/4-course menu).
• Animator's Palate Restaurant (462- seat aft Dining Room, animator's studio design, features favorite Disney-character dinner shows; serves complimentary drinks; Rotational Dining with two fixed Dinner seatings - at 5:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.)
• Tiana's Place (dinner-only main dining room drawing inspiration from Disney's "The Princess and the Frog.")
• Cabanas (self-service complimentary restaurant with American cuisine, pasta, sushi)
• Pinocchio's Pizzeria (outdoor complimentary restaurant, poolside)
• Beach Blanket Buffet (indoor/outdoor fast-food eatery, complimentary
• Pluto's Dog House (quick service fast food restaurant, complimentary)
• Goofy's Galley (quick service outdoor fast food restaurant, complimentary)
• Palo (130-seat Italian specialty restaurant; adults-only, reservation-only; aft location; bookings via the internet or on board).
• O'Gill's Pub (open from about noon to midnight, sports bar/Irish pub, with English decor, live music, large TVs, classic table games, full bar service, Martini Tastings).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Most of the Disney Wonder kids facilities and public rooms are located on Decks 3-4-5 and are interconnected by its 3-deck high atrium, while the Wonder ship's 3 pools are on Decks 9 and 10. Four locations onboard offer Internet access: the teen-only "Vibe" club (Deck 11), the children-only "Edge" club (Deck 2), the "Promenade Lounge" (Deck 3, all ages, open 24-hours) and the adults-only "Cove Cafe" you can borrow a laptop from the cafe).

The Disney Lines Disney Wonder ship spa, sport, and fitness fun starts with Deck 9's pool area (3 age-specific swimming pools) and the 200-ft long waterslide. The "Mickey's Pool" (aft) is kids-only, with a 385 sq. foot pool extension for not yet toilet trained kids in swim diapers). The "Goofy's Pool" is for families (located in between the funnels, alongside the big LED screen), 2 adjacent Jacuzzis and the "Quiet Cove" (forward) is adults-only, with 2 large hot tubs, and a specialty coffee house). Deck 10 has a basketball court and a volleyball area. The "Aft Overlook" (Deck 7) is another "quite" place on the ship (unless when a wedding is officiated there by the captain).

Ship's promenade (Deck 4) offers a walking-jogging track and lounge chairs. The Vista Spa & Salon complex offers massages, facials and treatments, and its "Tropical Rain Forest" area has a sauna and steam rooms. The Wonder ship also features 3 new spa villas for the most expensive spa services (a spa suite with its own private veranda and a Jacuzzi). The recently expanded fitness center is well equipped (Life Fitness equipment) and also has a small room for personal training sessions.

Disney characters appearances are one of the highlights of all the best Disney Wonder cruises for kids with the ever best age-specific activities at sea. The Disney Wonder kids cruise programming and the unique Disney-themed entertainment are the main reasons for the Disney Wonder line's high popularity and loyalty passengers ratio. Like all Disney ships, Wonder has no casino, instead, it has innovative offerings, like the "Studio Sea" (family dance parties and karaoke, scavenger hunts and funny game shows) and the "Buena Vista Theatre" (all the newest Disney company releases and the best Disney 3D movie experience). Another popular day activities for families are the basketball and karaoke tournaments and the ship tour. Some of the greatest advantages on board are the "Wave Phones" (2 per cabin, with text-messaging capabilities and ship-wide coverage).

Unique for MS Disney Wonder Alaskan kids cruise specials are the "Junior Ranger" programs (about Alaska's wildlife, environment, etc, held in the children's clubs, Studio Sea and in the Disney Theater) and the "Base Camp" held whenever the ship sails into Tracy Arm Fjord (all kids programs move on deck for Alaskan themed games and crafts).

All Disney ships also feature the Little Mermaid-themed "Flounder's Reef" nursery (babies and toddlers up to 3 yo), the "Oceaneer's Club" (3-7 yo), the "Oceaneer's Lab" (8-12 yo), the "Edge" club (11-13 yo) and the "Vibe" club (teens ages 14-17).

Singles and couples may attend wine or martini tastings, Alaska seafood-themed cooking classes and demonstrations or a sophisticated art auction. The main area for the Wonder ship's adult-only evening entertainment is "Route 66" (located Deck 3 forward). This dance club features video dance parties, karaoke, and dancers from the crew performing skits to certain songs. Deck 3 also has its "Cadillac Lounge" piano bar and the "Diversions - the sports bar with large comfortable chairs and huge plasma TVs. The "Overlook Cafe" is a unique Disney ship venue (located upstairs from "Cove Cafe") for adult guests to quietly enjoy all the amazing views during an Alaskan cruise.

The 3-decks high Walt Disney Theatre (capacity 977 most comfortable seats) boasts some of the best large production shows at sea, like "The Golden Mickeys" (with all the famous and infamous Disney characters) and "Toy Story The Musical". Another great hit is the "Pirates in the Caribbean" deck party, beginning in the dining room (a pirate scroll menu and bandannas for all), then follows the pool-deck party - and all is on camera and on the huge LED screen (24x14 ft, located on Deck 9, the forward funnel, near the Goofy Pool). Know that the law forbids the fireworks on all Disney Wonder Alaskan cruises.

Follows the complete list of Disney Wonder lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Walt Disney Wonder Theatre (977-seat, 3-decks high; offers live shows, aerial acrobatics performances, grand-style productions, 3D movies; with two evening shows - at 6:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.)
• Wonder's Atrium (3-deck high central ship area, with "The Little Mermaid"'s Ariel bronze statue)
• Route 66/Beat Street (3 clubs' entertainment district, adults-only after 9 pm; Cadillac Lounge, Diversions, WaveBands)
• WaveBands Lounge & Bar
• Studio Sea (kids & families entertainment)
• Diversions Pub (adults-only sports bar, with large TVs and live music)
• Mickey's Mates (Disney brand logo shops for postcards, souvenirs, DVDs, toys, clothes, games)
• Treasure Ketch (duty-free crystal, brand jewelry, watches, precious stones, Disney merchandise, underwear, sport, and swimming apparel)
• Radar Trap (duty-free brand jewelry, perfumes, liquor, and tobaccos)
• Promenade Lounge (104-seat family venue with full bar service, specialty coffees, and drinks; with the Internet Cafe)
• Buena Vista Theatre (268-seat 4D cinema, features 3D movies, Dolby Surround 7.1, and Dolby 3D movie technology)
• Fathoms / WaveBands Lounge Disco & Nightclub (family- in the day and adults-only in the nightclub)
• D Lounge (family day bar and nightclub, games, dancing, shows, karaoke; full bar service)
• Keys (adult-only piano bar, live piano and vocals music, full bar service/additional charge)
• Preludes Bar (quick wait-service snacks & beverages bar)
• Shutters PhotoShop (photo packages, accessories, photographic services); Art Gallery
• Vibe Disco & Club Lounge (teens only)
• Flounder's Reef Nursery (for 3 months to 3 yo infants and toddlers; reservations required)
• Wonder's Oceaneer Club (kids 3-12 yo; with four play areas with themes from Disney films); Wonder's Oceaneer Lab (play area for kids 3-12 yo)
• Vista Spa & Fitness Complex (with Treatment Salon, Thermal Bath, Sauna, Relaxation Room, Garden Area; Fitness Centre /health and wellbeing seminars; Beauty Salon)
• Vista Spa Villas (private suites with own hot tub, private verandah, Roman bed with canopy, open-air shower)
• Quiet Cove Pool (adults-only swimming pool, served by Cove Bar; with 2 Whirlpools)
• Cove Cafe (adult-only, with big TV screen; Wi-Fi spot)
• Signals Bar (adults-only bar for snacks and beverages, poolside)
• Scoops (ice cream parlor)
• Goofy's Family Pool; Mickey's Pool; AquaDunk Water Slide; AquaLab (kids interactive water play area)
• Quarter Masters (video games arcade)
• Edge Lounge (11-14 yo teens-only club area, with a giant video wall, interactive games, Internet)
• Outdoor LED movie-screen (24x14 feet)
• Wide World of Sports Court (basketball, volleyball, soccer); Shuffleboard, Walking/Jogging Track
• Radio Studio (live radio programs for Disney Wonder itinerary-related news and onboard events)
• Outlook Bar (retreat area with a piano and full bar; hosts weddings receptions).

Itineraries

Disney Wonder itinerary program is based on 7-day Alaskan voyages (departing from homeport Vancouver BC Canada ), Mexican Riviera roundtrips (out of San Diego CA ), Bahamas with Western-Eastern Caribbean roundtrips (from Galveston TX ). Port destinations also include DCL's private Bahamian island Castaway Cay .

Wonder is also the DCL ship that operates Panama Canal transition cruises (on repositioning) before and after its Alaskan deployment during summer.

In Spring 2020, for the first time from New Orleans , DCL scheduled a total of 5x roundtrips on the homeported there Disney Wonder.

• The 7-day Bahamian Cruise (Feb 7-14) visits Nassau , Castaway Cay Island , Key West FL .
• The 7-day Western Caribbean Cruise (Feb 14-21) visits Mexico (Cozumel) , Grand Cayman (George Town) , Jamaica (Falmouth) .
• The 6-day voyage (Feb 21-27) visits Cozumel and Grand Cayman.
• The 4-day voyages (Feb 27 - Mar 2, and March 2-6) visit Cozumel.
• Followed a 14-day Panama Canal repositioning to San Diego .

In September 2022 (at D23 Expo 2022 in Anaheim CA) DCL announced the company's inaugural season in Australia and New Zealand (Nov 2023 thru Feb 2024). Disney Wonder's 2-3-4-6-night itineraries in the region depart from 4 homeports - 3x in Australia ( Brisbane QLD ,  Melbourne VIC ,  Sydney NSW ) and 1x in New Zealand ( Auckland NZ ). Disney's maiden Australian voyage departed on October 28, 2023, out of Sydney.

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The Walt Disney ship Wonder is the company's second vessel, with sistership Disney Magic . They are each 40% smaller in size compared to the newer Disney ships ( Dream and Fantasy ). Wonder's first cruise was a Transatlantic crossing from Italy to Florida - leaving from the shipbuilding yard Marghera ( Venice ) to Port Canaveral (Orlando) with 2 stops - in the UK ( Southampton England ) and the Azores ( Ponta Delgada ). Liner's Godmother was Tinkerbell - a popular Disney character from the "Peter Pan" movie (1953).

The vessel (Fincantieri Marghera yard/hull number 5990) is powered by Wartsila-Sulzer marine diesel engines (model 16ZAV40S) with total power output 58,25 MW. The propulsion system is diesel-electric.

Wonder has Disney's signature sleek design, black hull, two matching red funnels and yellow Disney insignias. The indoor decoration is in both Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. Wonder is among industry's best family-friendly passenger ships, with numerous entertainment and dining options and regularly scheduled programs targeting not only the kids but the whole family. Families can go together to the evening stage revues, game shows or themed workshops.

On August 15, 1999, the vessel started its Caribbean cruise service with 4-night itinerary from homeport Port Canaveral (Orlando) Florida to Bahamas. The ship originally operated on 3- and 4-night Bahamas cruises, but in 2011 was relocated through Panama Canal from the Caribbean Sea to the US Pacific Coast. There, it operated on 7-day Mexico Riviera cruises leaving from Californian homeports (mainly Los Angeles , but also out of San Diego and San Francisco ) to call ports Vallarta , Cabo and Baja Ensenada .

In 2012 (April through October), MS Disney Wonder became DCL fleet's first to visit Hawaii (ports Hilo, Kahului, Honolulu). In 2012 (May through September), this was again the first Disney ship with Alaskan cruise itineraries (leaving from homeport Seattle WA ) to Ketchikan , Skagway , Juneau , and Victoria BC (Canada) .

This Walt Disney ship has as namesakes the cruise liner Wonder of the Seas ( Royal Caribbean International ) and the cruiseferry Moby Wonder ( MOBY LINES ).

Disney Wonder refurbishments review

The list of deck plan changes after the 2016 drydock refurbishment in Cadiz Spain (September 9 through October 23) included:

• Upper decks were redesigned, adding AquaDunk (new waterslide), AquaLab (interactive water play area with the Twist n' Spout waterslide), Dory's Reef (splash zone for toddlers).
• Animator's Palette restaurant (ex-Studio C) with new HDTVs, lights, walls, speakers
• new Carioca's (Brazilian-themed restaurant replacing Parrot Cay)
• Tiana's Place is a new restaurant named after Princess Tiana from the Disney animation "The Princess and the Frog". The new eatery is Disney Wonder ship exclusive and features a stage for live jazz-swing-blues performances and street party style events. The themed decor includes Tiana's family photos and framed culinary awards on the walls, water lily-shaped candleholders. The menu is influenced by southern USA cuisine (Louisiana bayou).
• new Cabanas (replacing Topsider Buffet, hugely enlarged)
• new lounge (D Lounge) is dedicated to family games and themed entertainment.
• On deck 10, Palo Restaurant was renovated (new fixtures, glass artwork, stone floor, new Venetian decor).
• Mickey's Mainsail (new shop)
• (Deck 3) After Hours (adult district) receives Fathoms (new disco nightclub), Keys (piano bar, replacing Cadillac Bar) and O'Gills (new English pub). The new pub has an authentic tavern menu (incl selection of specialty and British beers, draft beer, cocktails), dark wood paneling, brass accents, plush leather furniture, artworks (incl scenes from Disney movies set in London).
• (Deck 4) Animator's Palate Restaurant (dining room) was updated with two dinner shows - "Drawn to Magic" and "Animation Magic".
• expanded Senses Spa and Salon (by 725 ft2 / 70 m2), now with Barbershop, "Chill Teen Spa" and "Smile Spa".
• "Small World Nursery", "Nephews"
• renovated and redesigned passenger rooms (elevated beds for more storage space)
• Lobby Atrium changes (2nd staircase removed, the Chihuly chandelier replaced with an Art Deco one)

Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab changes - now with Marvel's Avengers Academy (Marvel Super Hero Academy/the first at sea), Andy's Room (Toy Story-themed, now has the Slinky Dog slide, Mr Potato Head, Hamm the piggy bank, regular Woody and Jessie character visits, scavenger hunts), Club Disney Junior (Disney Junior characters, games, storytelling, Doc McStuffins character visits), Frozen Adventures (play and activities, via digital screen Olaf leads games and singalongs, Anna and Elsa character visits). Also changed are the interiors of the rooms Pixie Hollow and Mickey Mouse Club. The upgraded programming offers more live interactions (Disney character visits).

Disney Wonder's next drydock was at Damen Shiprepair Brest France (conducted in October 2020). The project included mainly general/routine maintenance works and minor upgrades.

The ship's last drydock was in 2023 (September 17 through October 3) conducted at Seaspan Victoria Shipyards in Victoria BC Canada . The 2-week drydocking project was mainly for regular maintenance (technical overhaul and hotel upkeep).

Itineraries review

Follows the ship's concise service history (former itineraries):

• [1999-2011] sailed on 3- and 4-day Bahamas cruises from Port Canaveral (Orlando) Florida
• [2011] relocated to Los Angeles CA for round-trip departures to Mexican Riviera, Baja Ensenada , and the Hawaiian Islands. During summer, Disney Wonder operates on 7-day round-trip Alaskan cruises leaving from Vancouver BC (Canada) or Seattle WA .
• In 2016, the ship was home-ported in Galveston TX (November 14 through January 20) and in 2017 relocated back to Orlando. Galveston departures offered 8-day Western and Eastern Caribbean cruises to Key WestFL, Castaway Cay, Nassau, Mexico (Cozumel, Costa Maya), Jamaica (Falmouth), Grand Cayman.

On April 30, 2017, Disney Wonder became the world's first-ever cruise vessel that passed through Panama Canal's new locks.

Disney Wonder was on a 14-night repositioning voyage from Florida to California ( Port Canaveral to San Diego ). From San Diego, the ship operated several Baja Mexico itineraries before its summer Alaskan season with departures from Vancouver BC Canada .

Disney cruises in Australia 2023-2024 (inaugural season)

In September 2022 (at D23 Expo 2022 in Anaheim CA) DCL announced its inaugural season in Australia and New Zealand (Oct 2023 thru Feb 2024).

Disney Wonder's voyages (2- to 6-night itineraries) departed from 4 homeports - 3x in Australia ( Brisbane QLD , Melbourne VIC , Sydney NSW ) and 1x in New Zealand ( Auckland NZ ).

Disney's maiden Australian voyage departed on October 28 (2023) out of Sydney Harbour.

Most departures are from Sydney (12x), followed by Melbourne (10x). The homeporting in Brisbane and Auckland was scheduled for Nov-Dec 2023.

The program also included Transpacific crossings (RepositionCruises.com) from Alaska to Australia via Hawaii (Vancouver-Hilo-Nawiliwili-Kahului-Honolulu-American Samoa-Fiji-New Caledonia-Sydney) in 2023, and on the reverse route (Australia-Hawaii-Alaska) in 2024.

Call ports included Eden (NSW AU) , Hobart (Tasmania) , and Noumea (Grande Terre/New Caledonia) visited on the longest sailings. Cruises to Nowhere (portless roundtrips) were offered as 2-night voyages from the Australian homeports as well as 3-night roundtrips from Auckland.

Bookings for Disney's Australia and New Zealand voyages opened on Sept 26, 2022.

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Show Systems Specialist

Job summary:, about the role & team.

Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow cast, crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today.

The Show Systems Specialist supports the operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of all Disney Cruise Line Show Control systems and equipment fleet-wide. They will play a key role in developing short-term and life-cycle sustainment solutions, as well as work with multiple partners from all levels of the organization to determine data and requirements driven technical solutions.

What You Will Do

Support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all Disney Cruise Line Show Control systems fleet-wide as they relate to entertainment offerings.

Act as on-call support for shipboard team when challenges with Show Control systems arise.

Maintain and debug software in multiple languages.

Conduct SQS audits of Show Control Systems.

Perform software engineering tasks including analysis, testing, maintenance, and installation.

Work with shipboard teams to assist with ongoing training items from the Sr. Show Systems Specialist and Technical Training Manager.

Partner with entertainment operations sustainment team to address challenges with/integration of Audio systems, Video systems, Stage automation systems, and Special effects systems

Partner with Disney Cruise Line IT network team to address entertainment VLAN challenges and implement necessary changes.

Implement updates to the Disney Cruise Line Training Lab pre-visualization systems in partnership with the Walt Disney World Simulation team

Partners with Disney Cruise Line Safety team to ensure compliance with set policies and procedures as well as all maritime and ship safety standards and Flag compliance.

Partners with Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Entertainment Standards team to ensure company standards compliance.

Partners with Worldwide Safety team to ensure company safety standards are met.

Partner with shoreside Entertainment Technical Leadership, Disney Cruise Line Safety partners and the Standards and Sustainment team to ensure Safety Management

Systems and Operating Guideline documentation is up to date and in accordance with current safety and regulatory practices.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum 3 years show production experience in a similar role, preferably as a Show Control Systems operator.

Familiarity with different communication methodologies (DMX, TCP/UDP, Serial, etc)

In-depth understanding of network communication and protocols

Experience with GrandMA lighting consoles, SMPTE time code or MIDI controlled equipment.

Experience with video projection systems, theatrical special effects

Available and willing to work weekends, holidays and third shift, as needed.

Willingness to travel extensively on various domestic and international assignments as needed for Disney Cruise Line and related projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with show controller hardware (AMX, Navigator, Beckhoff TwinCAT, V16, or similar devices).

Knowledge of stage automation systems.

Knowledge of broadcast video systems

Ability to read, understand and translate multiple software languages (C, C++, C#, Delphi, Node JS)

Familiarity with “Unreal” preferred.

Understanding of Ladder Logic.

Experience operating and maintaining Real-time Operating System software.

Experience installing and troubleshooting electric motor, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators.

B.S. in Computer Science, or BA in Theatre with focus in technical systems

About Disney Cruise Line:

A leader in the cruise industry, Disney Cruise Line provides a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all the magic that Disney has to offer. Guests can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska and Europe, among others. Aboard the fleet of five ships – the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish – and Disney’s private island paradise in the Bahamas - Castaway Cay, crew members provide guests with unparalleled service, enchanting storytelling and immersive family entertainment that only Disney can deliver.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Magical Cruise Company, Limited , which is part of a business we call Disney Cruise Line .

Magical Cruise Company, Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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