Disney Cruise Line With Little Ones

Traveling on Disney Cruise Line with toddlers and babies can be a magical experience for the entire family. Disney Cruise Line offers activities, childcare, water-play areas, dining options, and helpful amenities designed specifically for its youngest Guests.

From meeting favorite Disney characters to playing in toddler splash areas and spending time in “it’s a small world” nursery, little ones have plenty to enjoy onboard. Meanwhile, parents can take advantage of cribs, high chairs, bottle warmers, diaper disposal units, and other conveniences that make traveling with babies and toddlers a little easier.

Here are some of the activities and services available when sailing on Disney Cruise Line with toddlers and little ones.

Activities Amenities It’s a Small World Nursery

Activities For Little Ones

There is plenty for young children to experience aboard Disney Cruise Line. Depending on your ship and sailing, activities may include character appearances, family dance parties, Disney movies, deck parties, live entertainment, games, and special activities designed for younger Guests.

One popular event is Jack-Jack’s Incredible Diaper Dash, where crawling babies race across the floor while their families cheer them on.

Because activities and schedules vary by sailing, check the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app each day for current times, locations, and age requirements.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is now available on all five Disney Ships! Moreover, your little ones can dress up like royalty and enjoy a full Princess or pirate makeover.

• Deluxe Carriage Package
• Castle Package
• Royal Knight Costume Package
• Captain Mickey Costume Package

Locations

• Disney Dream & Fantasy – Midship, Deck 5
• Disney Magic & Wonder – Forward of ship, Deck 10
• Disney Wish, Destiny, Treasure – Midship, Deck 4

The Pirates League
Like the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, there are exclusive offers and costumes when you bring your little one to The Pirates League on the Disney Dream ship. However, The Pirates League has costumes for the rough and tough as well.

• Pirate Costume (Youth)
• Swashbuckle
• Pirate Make-Up and Accessories

Pools & Splash Zones

Aboard every Disney Cruise Lines ship there are many places for your little one to cool off and have age appropriate fun.

• Nephews’ Splash Zone (Disney Magic) – Up to age 3 only.
• Nemo’s Reef (Disney Dream & Disney Fantasy)
• Dory’s Reef (Disney Wonder)
• Toy Story Splash Zone (Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, Disney Destiny)

Additional Activities

There are a lot of great activities that are scheduled with toddlers in mind. These can include:

• Toddler Time
• Wake Up With Disney Junior Dance Party
• Jack-Jack’s Incredible Diaper Dash
• Character Dance Parties

Activities are subject to change. Most importantly, make sure to pick up a toddler-inspired Navigator for full details of what will be available for your cruise.

Infant & Toddler Amenities

Infants and toddlers come along with a lot of equipment for proper care, so Disney Cruise Line provides parents with a number of items and amenities. However, not all complimentary services are available for reservation.

Complimentary Items

• Diaper Disposal pails, bottle warmers, bottle sterilizers, cribs, and play pens. Ask your stateroom host/hostess.
• Strollers are available at guests services.
• Pack N Plays are available and upon request your stateroom host/hostess can set it up and take it down for you each day.
• Bedrails can also be provided.
• Parents can request a high chair at any of the cruise ship’s restaurants.
• Wagons are available at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. These are available on a first come first serve basis.
• There are also strollers available. These must be requested for use onboard with Guest Relations.

Available to Purchase

• In any of the ship’s merchandise shops, you can find baby and toddler essentials: Baby powder, diapers, pull-ups, formula, pacifiers, and baby food.
• Upon request, fresh pureed vegetables can be made in the main dining rooms and through room service.

“It’s a Small World” Nursery

Brought to you by Huggies, the nursery and day care facility on board Disney Cruise Line is one of the best! You can leave your little sailor to play with babies and toddlers his or her own age, while you relax by the pool or simply have a quiet grown-up meal. In addition, your little ones love the nursery for its classic Disney-inspired wall designs, a 3D version of the it’s a small world attraction, and of course, the peaceful napping room because our little ones need rest too!

Tips for Parents

• “It’s a Small World” Nursery is available on Disney Magic, Disney Dream, Disney Wonder, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish.
• Children ages 6 months to 3 years are welcome. Or 1 to 3 on Transatlantic, Hawaii, and Panama Canal itineraries.
• Depending on the child, parents should bring their child’s baby food, bottle, pacifier, blanket for napping, extra clothing, diapers/pull ups and wipes.
• Reservations are required due to limited space.

Rates & Reservations

Reservations
Reservations are required for the “It’s a Small World” Nursery onboard Disney Cruise Line and they can be made online in advance or anytime during the cruise on a first come first serve basis. Therefore, it’s important to make reservations in advance.

• Concierge and Platinum Castaway Club guests can reserve up to 120 days in advance.
• Gold Castaway Club guest can reserve a spot up to 105 days in advance.
• Silver Castaway Club guest can reserve up to 90 days in advance.
• All Other guests can reserve 75 days in advance.

Minimum reservation time is one hour. 

**Cancellations can be made 4 or more hours ahead of time. If reservations are canceled less than 4 hours before guests will be charged half the cost of their reserved time. For any no shows guests will be charged in full for the reserved amount of time.**