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Disney Destiny

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Learn more about the Disney Destiny

Mom Approved Travel is an EarMarked Travel Agency who specializes in Disney Cruises!

For those wanting to do a little more research on Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Destiny before finalizing their family cruise with their Mom Approved Travel Cruise Planner, we have created a skimmable Mom Approved overview of the ship. Please note: this is not a comprehensive guide with every single detail, but an overview of what we have found most parents are interested in researching before they book a Disney Cruise with our MAT Advisors.

Mom Approved Overview - the Disney Destiny

Disney Destiny quick technical facts:

The Disney Destiny is the eighth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, with her maiden voyage sailing in November 2025. She is a sister ship to the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure.

Tonnage: 144,000 gross tons
Length: 1,119 feet
Height: 221 feet
Passenger Decks: 14
Staterooms: (est) 1,246 staterooms; (est) 10% inside 90% outside; 23 suites
Capacity: (est) 4,000 passengers; 1555 crew
Fuel: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

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Disney Destiny Staterooms

Disney Destiny ROyal Suite

Celebrating the majestic powers and noble heroism at the heart of Disney Animation’s “Hercules,” the Hero Suites will be inspired by the film’s Greco-Roman architecture, colors and patterns.

Stateroom Overview – Disney Destiny

Staterooms onboard the Disney Destiny were designed with families in mind. They are well-appointed, comfortable, with a fantastical nautical elegance. Most cabins on Disney Cruise Line’s Destiny have split bathrooms, which are absolutely ideal for families and make things MUCH easier when getting ready to start, or wind down your day! Split baths are Mom Approved for sure!

Accessible cabin options are available– please note their configuration will vary a bit from the non-accessible cabin, your MAT Advisor will be happy to discuss cabin specifics with you to ensure you are matched with a cabin to meet your needs.

Standard Amenities

(some categories will have elevated amenities)

  • Refrigerator
  • Premium Bath Towels
  • Hair Dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Disney Cruise signature spa, bath and shower products (you can leave your shampoo, conditioner and soap at home)

Standard Design Features

(some categories will have elevated features)

  • A heavy privacy curtain to separate the sitting and sleeping areas
  • Well thought out storage options, which look like a Mom designed them!
  • Elevated wooden bed frames for easy under-bed storage of suitcases and other large items
  • Sitting area with a couch, television and desk

Disney Destiny Stateroom categories –

Concierge Staterooms – the most luxurious accommodations available on the Disney Destiny, each with a large private verandah and premium amenities and services including access to the concierge lounge. The Destiny has really upped the game in concierge level cruising!

  • Concierge Destiny Tower Suite
    Sleeps 8 with 1,966 square feet of absolute gorgeousness including the private verandah! With theming inspired by Marvel, this incredible suite is housed inside the forward funnel of the ship with 2 main bedrooms, library and children’s room. 4.5 baths and grand spiral staircase, 2-story living room, dining salon, wet bar, walk in closets, all the things the Imagineers could dream up! This stateroom is the ultimate of all ultimate cruise staterooms!
  • Concierge 2 Story Royal Suite with Verandah
    Sleeps 6 with 1,759 square feet of gorgeousness in either the Hercules inspired Royal Suite, or the Incredibles themed Royal Suite including the private verandah. 2-stories, with 2 main bedrooms, 3 full baths, elegant spiral staircase and floor to ceiling windows. Includes living area, dining salon, pantry, wet bar, walk in closets, all the things!
  • Concierge 1 Story Royal Suite with Verandah
    Sleeps 6 with 1,507 square feet of Fantasia inspired gorgeousness including the private verandah. With 2 main bedrooms, 3 full baths and floor to ceiling windows. Includes whirlpool on the verandah, large living area, dining salon, pantry, wet bar, walk in closets, all the things!
  • Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah
    Sleeps 5 in 608 square feet including the private verandah. Surrounded by Fantasia inspired  decor, enjoy 2 full baths rain-style shower and tub, walk-in closets, wet bar, and more.
  • Concierge Family Oceanview with Veranda
    Sleeps 5 in 296 square feet including the private verandah and floor to ceiling windows. This subtly themed Fantasia inspired stateroom has Split bath with vanity, sink, shower and tub and a half bathroom with a vanity, sink and toilet.
  • Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom
    Sleeps 5 with 357 square feet and plenty of natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows with a Incredibles theme.
    Split Bath – a bathroom with a vanity, sink, shower and tub with glass door and a half bathroom with a vanity, sink and toilet

Verandah Staterooms – This is what many cruisers would call the “balcony” cabin category. Verandah cabins are the most  spacious non-Concierge staterooms, each with a private verandah, some with partial views. These are a great choice for families, some cabins hold up to 5 people.

  • Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
    Sleeps 4-5 with 284 square feet including the private verandah, some categories have varied configurations, sitting area and heavy privacy curtain. This cabin has more space than the Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah and is our MAT favorite cabin for families!
    Split Bath – a bathroom with a vanity, sink, shower and tub with glass door and a half bathroom with a vanity, sink and toilet
    Verandah – Private Verandah with child locks and Plexiglass
  • Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
    Sleeps 3-4 with 243 square feet including the private verandah, sitting area and heavy privacy curtain. Most cabins have split bath configurations.
    Split Bath – a bathroom with a vanity, sink, shower and tub with glass door and a half bathroom with a vanity, sink and toilet
    Verandah – Private Verandah with child locks and Plexiglass

Oceanview Staterooms – more space than the Standard Inside stateroom with scenic vistas through 1 large porthole window, some cabins have the 2 smaller porthole window configuration.

  • Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom
    Sleeps 4-5 with 237 square feet and plenty of natural light from the large porthole viewing window (a curtain is available if you want to sleep in)
    Split Bath – a bathroom with a vanity, sink, shower and tub with glass door and a half bathroom with a vanity, sink and toilet
  • Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom
    Sleeps 3-4 with 218 square feet and plenty of natural light and large porthole window(a curtain is available if you want to sleep in)
    Split Bath – a bathroom with a vanity, sink, shower and tub and a half bathroom with a vanity, sink and toilet

Inside Staterooms – Disney Cruise Line base accommodations are larger than most other cruise line inside cabins, so if you have cruised before be prepared for a little more space than you may be used to.

  • Standard Inside Stateroom
    Sleeps 3-4 in 169 Square feet in a true interior cabin filled with Disney touches.
    Full Bathroom – a standard bathroom configuration with vanity, sink, shower and tub. (not split)
Veranda stateroom on DCL Destiny
Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Veranda
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Inside Stateroom

Disney Destiny Kids Clubs & Youth Program

Kids playing at Star Wars themed Kids Club on Disney WIsh

No one does Kids Clubs like Disney Cruise Line!

The Disney Destiny – Kids Club & Youth Program Overview

We have warned you, your kids will NEVER want to leave the ship because Disney truly is the absolute best cruise line for kids. Our favorite part about bringing the kids on a Disney cruise, Oceaneer Club, Oceaneer Lab, Vibe and Edge are included in your cruise fare!

Oceaneer Club (3-10) complimentary

The central rotunda and its twinkling ceiling and stage acts as a hub to 4 different lands to explore and play. Here, kids can watch favorite Disney movies on a huge plasma screen, enjoy an engaging story time and receive special in-person and virtual visits from favorite Disney Character friends.

A state-of-the-art Magic PlayFloor allows kids to interact with the 103″ plasma screen as they ask Crush from Finding Nemo during Crush chats (similar to Turtle Talk with Crush at Walt Disney World) or enjoy a simulated tilt maze!

  • Fairytale Hall – 3 activity rooms engage your children with some of their favorite stories in Rapunzel’s Art Studio, Belle’s Library and Anna and Elsa’s Sommerhaus where you will hunt for Snowgies and snowball fight with Olaf!
  • Star Wars: Cargo Bay – learn what it means to be an intergalactic creature handler and maybe Ray and Chewbacca will send you on a secret mission! You may have to keep your eyes out for Porgs and Loth-Cats!
  • Marvel Super Hero Academy– Become an Avenger and train to be part of the next generation of super heroes. This engaging area uses immersive gaming and technology to bring Marvel to life for your kids with Spider-Man, Black Panther, Ant-Man, the Wasp and other friends.
  • Walt Disney Imagineering Lab – build and virtually ride your own roller coaster Disney theme park beloved attractions.
  • Mickey and Minnie’s Captain Deck: a fun nautical playground designed for the youngest cruisers onboard! Don’t be surprised if Captain Minnie doesn’t swing by to say hi!

Edge (11-14) complimentary

Tweens have their very own space to chill and have fun on the Disney Destiny filled with activities, a photobooth, television, video games and a tween-focused space designed with New York trendy urban loft theming.

With electronics, tables, and gaming stations, there are plenty of ways to chill with fellow tweens while enjoying music, arts and crafts, karaoke, scavenger hunts, selfie walls, Vibe takeovers and themed nights of fun!

Vibe (14-17) complimentary

Teens get their very own retro Parisian-style loft space to call their own (trust us, it’s cool!), designed with teenagers interests in mind. They can engage, hang or chill while mingling or doing their thing while chaperoned by counselors who are “cool” enough to be fun.

The indoor area has an artist’s loft vibe to it, while the teen only pool deck gives teens a place to enjoy the coffee bar, smoothies, listen to music, engage during fun video and virtual-reality game session, join in dance parties, play games, have karaoke competitions and play non-lame games in the nearby Hideaway club meant for teens and young adults.

Nursery (under 3) fee required

Even the tiniest guests have an option to play in a colorful, fun childcare center while you enjoy time with the older kiddos or date night!

Note: It’s a Small World Nursery DOES have an additional cost, and we do suggest making reservations, as capacity is limited. Reservations can be made on a first-come, first-served basis during open house on your DCL cruise Embarkation Day or anytime throughout your sailing.

Disney Destiny Dining Options

Artist Rendering of Lion King themed dining experience onboard DCL Destiny

The iconic songs and legendary moments of “The Lion King” will come to life at Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King, a first-of-its-kind dining experience

Dining onboard the Disney Destiny

You really will need to pack your stretchy pants, because no matter what you are craving, no matter if you are feeling heroic or villainous, or what time of day it is, we promise the Disney Destiny has something delicious to eat!

A Rotational Dining experience only Disney Cruise can do

One of the other areas where Disney Cruise line stands out is with the rotational dining options onboard, which is equivalent to a Dining Room experience on other cruise lines. But trust us, this experience is unlike ANY OTHER cruise line out there. Each ship has 3 themed dining venues on board, each offer a wide variety of options for every taste. Even the pickiest of kiddos will not go away hungry, promise!

  • Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King – exclusive to the Disney Destiny, enjoy delicious themed cuisine while enjoying a first of its kind theatrical musical dining experience in a live retelling of Simbas journey to fulfill his destiny!
  • Worlds of Marvel  – with a menu bringing inspiration from all over the world, be prepared to enjoy some of your favorite characters during Avengers: Quantum Encounter where you will interactively participate with your table’s own Quantum Core to help save the day. You’ll also need to keep your eyes out for your friendly neighborhood Spiderman as he makes an appearance in the dining room!
  • 1923 – a celebration of Disney animation and adventure serving sophisticated California cuisine in an stunning old-hollywood atmosphere surrounded by iconic and historical Disney artwork.

Our favorite part about Disney rotational dining is your servers move WITH you. We hope you brace yourself for unmatched service. Your serve team gets to know your kids and their preferences. We promise, these Cast Members will be one of your kid’s favorite parts of their sailing, and they will be talking about their server long after you return home.

Disney Destiny Casual and Grab and Go Dining options

Looking for something quick so you and the family can hop back into the pool? No worries!
Marceline Market
– a casual buffet will have tasty breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings with plenty of tasty dessert bites!

There are plenty of other grab and go options on the ship, and the themes vary but fun options like:

  • Mickey & Minnie’s Festival of Foods- including Mickey’s Smokestack BBQ, Donald’s Cantina, Daisy’s Pizza Pies, Goofy’s Grill and Minnie’s Delights.
  • Cafe Megera & Cafe Merida
  • Edna A La Mode Sweets inspired by the Incredibles (extra cost) with treats sure to be delicious dahling!

Adult Only Dining on the Disney Destiny

Disney Cruise Line offers an Adult only dining option on the Disney Destiny perfect for date night or or brunch!

  • Palo Steakhouse the adult-exclusive restaurant serving fine steakhouse cuisine and incredible Italian fare with thoughtful wine pairings.
  • Enchante by Chef Arnaud Lallement the adult-exclusive restaurant serves gourmet dining French cuisine with thoughtful wine pairings and theming from Beauty and the Beast inspired by the 3 Michelin starred chef.  A brunch and dessert offering is also available.

Dining at Enchante and Palo Steakhouse does require an advanced reservation, the cost is not included in your cruise fare, and is subject to an additional charge; but your Mom Approved Travel Advisor can assist you in deciding if this something you would find valuable to splurge for.

24 Hour Room Service on the Disney Destiny

Unlike other cruise lines, in-room dining is complementary (though a few select snacks and adulty beverages do have an additional cost). Lunch and dinner options like burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and grilled options are available all day, except during breakfast hours, where a continental breakfast is served.

Snacks are the BEST part about Disney Cruise in-room dining! Milk and cookies before bed? Mickey bar at midnight? Your Disney cruise snack dreams can come true!

Disney Destiny Pools and Water Playareas

The Disney Destiny will introduce a quirky new storyline on AquaMouse, Disney Cruise Line’s signature attraction at sea. In “Sing a Silly Song,” Mickey and Minnie will lead guests on a seemingly ominous trek to the peak of Villain Mountain.

Plenty of ways to cool off and splash around on the Disney Destiny

There are plenty of ways to enjoy pool time on the Disney Destiny in pools, slide and water play areas, though it will look a little different than layouts of prior DCL ships with multiple wading pools to spread out families a bit.

Parents please note: complimentary pool vests are available on deck, so please leave those floaties, rafts and pool noodles at home, as those items are not allowed onboard. Pool towels are also available on your Disney Cruise, so you can leave those at home as well!

  • AquaMouse – a Disney attraction at sea featuring a new animation short: Sing a Silly Song! Guests over 7 years old and 42″ tall (54″ as a single rider) will board a 2 person ride vehicle on a 760′ long journey into 2 animated adventures as you are whooshed through transparent and uncovered portions of winding tubes uphill, downhill, and over the side of the ship. At nighttime, this ride will become a whole different experience!
  • Slide-a-Saurus Rex – a fun slide near the AquaMouse for guests over 38″ tall that twists you around into a splashy end.
  • Mickey’s Pool – a 2′ deep pool located closest to the FunnelVision on Deck 11, this family pool for guests over 3 years old.
  • Minnie’s Pool – a 2′ deep pool located in the middle of it all, this family pool is for guests over 3 years old.
  • Daisy’s Pool – a 6″ deep family wading pool for guests over 3 to sit and splash on deck 11
  • Pluto’s Pool – a 6″ deep family wading pool for guests over 3 to sit and splash on deck 11
  • Trixie’s Falls  – located up on deck 12, a 6″ deep family wading pool with fountain for guests over 3 to sit and splash around
  • Donald’s Pool – a 4’6″ deep family pool for guests over 3 located on deck 12
  • Goofy’s Pool – a 4’6″ deep family pool for guests over 3 located on deck 12
  • Chip & Dale’s Pool – higher up on deck 14, this is a family pool for guests over 3 with less noise and 2′ deep, ideal for those with sensory sensitivities.
  • Toy Story Splash Zone – fun-filled splash deck for kids ages 3 and under featuring pop jets, bubblers and fountains—starring friends from Pixar’s Toy Story.
  • Quiet Cove Pool – adult-exclusive 4 foot deep pool retreat with nearby Cove Cafe and coffee shop!
  • Quiet Cove Infinity Pool – the adult-exclusive pool in the very aft of the ship with the most incredible views!

Disney Destiny Entertainment and onboard activities

Haunted Mansion lounge on dcl Destiny Artist rendering

the Haunted Mansion Parlor – which will first debut aboard the Disney Treasure, but come to the Disney Destiny.

Onboard Entertainment and activities on the Disney Destiny

No matter how many nights your cruise itinerary is, you will never feel bored on the Disney Treasure! It is important to remember this does not mean you have to do ALL the things, but know there is entertainment and fun for everyone! But there are always plenty of spots to grab a quiet corner and read a book as well!

Broadway-style shows

Enjoy Broadway-style Disney live shows in The Walt Disney Theater, a beautiful live performance venue with plenty of cozy seating and the newest technology.

  • Beauty and the Beast – a live show whose story is familiar to the one you know from the Disney movie with a two new songs from Alan Menken!
  • Disney’s Seas the Adventure – a DCL original production with Captain Minnie at the helm as she encourages Goofy to find his way, ending with a cavalcade of friends you know and love!
  • HERCULES – a brand NEW Stage adaptation is coming to the Disney Destiny

Other Entertainment

  • Sailing Away Deck  Party – a Disney twist on the embarkation sail-a-way party, as only Disney can do!
  • Wonderland and Neverland Cinemas – plush seats, giant movie screen and advanced projection with Dolby sound and Dolby 3D screening first-run favorite movies
  • Saga – everyone can enjoy family-friendly entertainment such as  karaoke, trivia game shows, contests and dance parties in this 2 story lounge themed with inspiration from Black Panther.
  • Disney Cruise Pirate Night – Most itineraries include a full or partial “Pirate Night” which may include a Pirate-night meal where you arrrrr greeted by your servers in a whole new way, a “Pirates of the Caribbean” Deck Party, special meet and greets, fun and familiar pirate music in the hallways, and other special events.
  • Seasonal and Special sailings such as: New Years Eve, Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises have unique dining experiences, deck parties, character meets, shows and more!

Disney Cruise Line has not confirmed if Uncharted Adventures will be present on the Disney Destiny yet.

Character Greetings

There are too many opportunities to list here for character greetings with some of your favorite Disney characters!

Some of these character interactions and events will be scheduled, spontaneous, throughout the ship at designated places and during special surprises appearances during your sailing, but you should run into favorite friends from Disney, Pixar and Marvel including: Loki, Cruella De Vil, Dr. Facilier, Maleficent, Black Panther, Spider-Man and more!

Fireworks at Sea

Most itineraries include Fireworks at Sea, which is part of the Disney Cruise Pirate night fun!

Sports and Fitness

  • Fitness center – for those who want to continue their workouts at sea, there is a wide variety of state of the art equipment for cardio, weights and more to get your sweat on!
  • Hero Zone – this flexible space is full of activities to keep everyone moving! Families can play Incredi-games, enjoy  basketball courts, soccer, foosball, airhockey, table tennis, shuffleboard, and watch a MAT favorite, the hilarious Jack-Jack’s Incredible Diaper Dash!

Senses Spa & Salon

Senses Spa & Salon onboard  offers a wide variety of spa experiences, but one of our absolute favorites is the Rainforest Room. You will also find options for massage, stone therapies, facials, cosmetic treatments and more.

Salon services such as manicures, pedicures, blowouts, up-dos, and more are also available.

Lounges & Nightclubs

Many of these lounges are open to families during the day, but when night falls, several become adult-exclusive areas catering to the grownups!

  • De Vil’s – stylish lounge near the Grand Hall with back and white spotted piano offering bold design, music and libations.
  • Haunted Mansion Parlor – a wholly immersive experience themed after the beloved Haunted Mansion attraction
  • Cask and Cannon – a fun pub setting themed after Pirates of the Caribbean, a great spot for catching live sporting events, while enjoying a tasty beverage and brews with your mateys.
  • The Rose – an exclusively adult lounge with incredible views, gorgeous theming and perfect for a date-night cocktail!
  • The Sanctum – a Doctor Strange inspired lounge offering spellbinding cocktails and beverages.

Disney Destiny Itineraries

Disney Treasure Exterior Stern

Disney Cruise Line – Disney Treasure, sister ship of Disney Destiny

2025 & 2026 Disney Destiny Cruise Itineraries

The Disney Destiny will be sailing 4 and 5 night Bahamian  and 5 night Western Caribbean sailings out of Fort Lauderdale in 2025 and 2026.

4 Night Bahamian Cruise

Ports of call: Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas OR Disney Castaway Cay; Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, Day at Sea

5 Night Bahamian Cruise

Ports of call: Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas OR Disney Castaway Cay; Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point; 2 days at sea

5 Night Western Caribbean Cruise

Ports of call: Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Cozumel, Mexico; Disney Castaway Cay; 2 days at sea

2025 Disney Destiny Itineraries

November 2025: To be announced
December 2025: To be announced

2026 Disney Destiny Itineraries

January 2026: To be announced
February 2026: To be announced
March 2026: To be announced
April 2026: To be announced
May 2026: To be announced
June 2026: To be announced
July 2026: To be announced
August 2026: To be announced
September 2026: To be announced

Booking your Disney Destiny cruise with Mom Approved Travel

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We help busy Moms and families plan Disney cruises

Mom Approved Travel will take away the overwhelm of planning a Disney Cruise vacation

You’ve just read a LOT of information, and this is only some of what the Disney Destiny has to offer multi-generational families. When you book your cruise with Mom Approved Travel, we will take the time to find out your needs and get to know more about your family to ensure you have the ideal Disney Cruise experience for your family.

Mom Approved Travel is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.

We are extremely knowledgeable about the all the Disney cruise ships, not just the Disney Destiny! We invest a lot of time in continued education, and leverage our extensive first-hand experience and training offered by Disney Cruise Line. Our partnership with Disney Cruise Line is very strong, and we are proud of our status as an EarMarked Travel agency and Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.

Learn more: What is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner?

When you book your Disney Cruise with Mom Approved Travel, you’ll get assistance with:

  • Research – saving you hours of your life by narrowing down your options based on your needs, favorite Disney characters, stories, accommodation preferences and wishlists
  • Finding a convenient departure port
  • Picking the best Disney Cruise ship for your family and ensure the Disney Destiny is right for you, or if another ship may be a better fit
  • Choosing a sailing with an ideal port itinerary
  • Selecting the best dates to accommodate your schedule and budget
  • Securing the ideal cabin type for your family
  • Advising on the best cabin location 
  • Recommending onboard dining options
  • Handling any pre and post cruise stays for you
  • Assisting with ground transportation and transfers
  • Saving you time by acting as your dedicated customer service contact and advocate – we will be the ones to sit on hold with Disney Cruise Line and work to sort out any issues, questions, or discrepancies

Mom Approved Travel will plan a Mom Approved Disney cruise for you on the Disney Destiny!

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Yay! You have decided you want to go on  the Disney Destiny or another Disney cruise!
You made a smart decision to use an experienced, trusted Disney Cruise Planner at Mom Approved Travel, an Authorized Disney Planner agency.
Now what do you do?

Working with a Mom Approved Travel Advisor to plan your Disney Destiny cruise is easy, promise! You can now rest easy knowing our team is made up of avid cruisers who maintain the highest levels of training for Disney Cruise Line.

If you already have a MAT Travel Advisor, or you know who you would like to use:
fill out our quote request and choose their name from the dropdown menu.

If you are not sure which MAT Travel Advisor you would like to work with, visit our MAT Team Page to meet our Travel Advisors to learn more about them
or
fill out our quote request and choose “surprise me” from the dropdown menu
and we will match you with a MAT Advisor to fit your family best based on your responses.

Frequently Asked Questions
about a Disney Cruise

Booking your Disney Cruise with a Mom Approved Travel Advisor is complimentary for most cruise vacations. There are some unique circumstances, we may charge a service fee which will be disclosed upfront. There are no hidden fees working with Mom Approved Travel.

If you have already booked your Disney Cruise with Disney Travel Company, depending on the circumstances we MAY be able to transfer it to the agency to allow your Advisor to assist without a fee within 30 days of booking, if you are outside of final payment.

If we are unable to transfer a cruise, we do offer a concierge planning option based on your needs.

Booking your Disney Cruise through Mom Approved Travel means you get dedicated access to a Professional Travel Planner who specializes in Disney Cruises who can tailor a trip for your family.

To get started, simply fill out our DISNEY CRUISE QUOTE REQUEST FORM and one of our Advisors will contact you for a quick, free consultation.

Absolutely! MAT Advisors are experienced understanding and setting up families with a wide range of special needs for success. Some of our Travel Advisors have backgrounds in special education, special needs in their own families, or hold certifications from IBCCES. 

Whether it is dietary restrictions, physical handicap, neuro-divergent challenges, cognitive disabilities, hearing or visual disabilities, service animal travel or beyond, your MAT Advisor has the knowledge and expertise to make your Disney Cruise as comfortable as possible, so everyone can enjoy the fun!

Payment terms and conditions are set by the supplier, in this case, Disney Cruise Line.

Deposits: If you are booking a cruise further out, you may only need to pay a deposit to hold your trip. Final payment dates vary and are usually based on length of cruise.

All cruise payment requirements vary based on the supplier, but your MAT Travel Advisor can answer questions about your specific sailing.

Your payments will be processed into the Disney secure payment portals by your Travel Advisor. The agency does not hold or deposit any of your vacation package funds into our company account.

DCL accepts most major credit cards. Any charges to your credit card will show up as a charge from the supplier, and not Mom Approved Travel.

Funny thing, that “certified Disney Travel Agent” term gets tossed around quite a bit- but no such term legally exists.

There are strict regulations set forth by Disney what Travel Advisors and Travel Agencies can call themselves in the legal mumbo jumbo. Believe us, you WANT a Professional Travel Advisor who understands terms & conditions well! Certified Disney Cruise Travel Agent is not one of them.

However, Mom Approved Travel is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. We EARNED this designation given to us by Disney. All of our Travel Advisors are Graduates of the Disney College of Knowledge. Our Advisors hold various certifications through travel industry associations with the highest professional standards.

When you book with Mom Approved Travel, you are hiring a trustworthy Travel Professional who specializes in Disney destinations.

For most itineraries, the minimum age for babies to sail with a parent or guardian is 6 months at the time of embarkation; but some itineraries such as South Pacific, Transatlantic, Hawaii and Panama Canal repositioning cruises, the minimum age to sail is 1 year. Your MAT Advisor will be happy to review age requirements for the specific cruise you would like to sail with you.

Yes, it is a US Public Health Service rule that only potty trained children many enter swimming pools, hot tubs or spas on any cruise ship.

Swim diapers are NOT permitted In Disney pools, spas, hotubs or on water slides such as the AquaDuck, AquaLab and AquaDunk and AquaMouse.

Each of the DCL ship do have a water play area which allows littles who are not potty trained and use a swim diaper to utilize special water play areas:

  • Nemo’s Reef on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy
  • Nephew’s Spash Zone on the Disney Magic
  • Dory’s Reef on the Disney Wonder
  • Toy Story Splash Zone on the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure

Yes they do! Castaway Cay in the Bahamas and Lighthouse Point in Eluthra are exclusively for Disney Cruise guests. Your MAT Advisor can help you find an itinerary and date that works best for you to visit them!

Disney Cruise Line started with the very first ship, the Disney Magic and has expanded its fleet over over time. Right now is an exciting time for Disney Cruise Line as they are again investing into the fleet and building new ships. You can see all of the current Disney Cruise ships here on our dedicated Disney Cruise Line Fleet page.

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