Choosing the right Disney cruise cabin for you is important, but it’s not super complicated.
Unlike some of Disney Cruise Line‘s competitors, such as Royal Caribbean, Disney’s cabin categories are fairly easy to understand. Even better, the line does not offer a huge range of cabin styles across its fleet, so once you find your ideal cabin, you can confirm your home at sea with Mickey with a few clicks of your mouse.
The majority of Disney’s accommodations on the six ships available to book fall into four larger categories ranging from inside rooms with no view to concierge suites that come with added perks. No matter which ship you’re sailing on, from the older Disney Magic to the newest ship, Disney Treasure (launching December 2024), every cabin blends comfortable living spaces with modern amenities and Disney design touches.
Keep reading to learn about the different types of Disney cruise cabins and suites, and learn which one will be the right fit for your next sailing.
Disney Cruise Line cabin primer
Disney cruise cabins are divided into four main categories: insides, which have no windows or balcony; ocean-views, which have porthole windows that don’t open; verandahs, which have balconies that you can sit on; and concierge rooms, which include ocean-view and verandah cabins plus larger suites with better amenities.
All Disney cruise ships contain cabins designed for those who need accessible options due to wheelchair use or mobility issues. These rooms are enhanced with ramped thresholds to the verandahs and bathrooms, lowered closet bars, emergency alarms next to the bed, wider door entrances and one main bathroom with a roll-in shower with a seat and grab bars, plus an emergency pull cord. Accessible room features vary by ship, with the newer Disney Wish and Treasure offering more assistive amenities.
All of Disney Cruise Line’s cabins are built with families in mind. The smallest inside cabins can sleep three to four people and are 169 square feet. The largest nonconcierge rooms are the deluxe family verandah cabins, which can be as large as 304 square feet (including the balcony) and accommodate up to five people. Cabins that sleep five add an additional single wall pull-down bed near the verandah door.
Disney puts thought into even the smallest room details to create that magical vibe. Look for Disney Cruise Line and Mickey Mouse logos on bedding, character designs on the ceilings above the pull-down bunks and Disney artwork adorning the walls.
Disney’s family-friendly features include a split bathroom setup. One room is a water closet with a sink and toilet, and the other is the bath with a tub shower and a sink. In the main living space, a queen bed is on one side of the room, and a sofa that can be transformed into a twin bed is on the other. Note that on all of the Disney Cruise Line ships, the queen bed cannot be separated into two twins.
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In some rooms, a pull-down bunk can be lowered from the ceiling above the sofa bed so that cabin can sleep four people. In cabins that accommodate five guests, an additional Murphy bed can lower from the wall. A large curtain can divide the room into two semiprivate sleeping areas.
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Cabins also include a minifridge, a safe, a closet with shelves and hanging rods, an abundance of outlets and USB ports and a TV with some nationwide channels. On Disney Wish and Treasure, you can also find complimentary streaming options through the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app.
Unlike most other cruise lines, two big perks that are included no matter which type of cabin you book are twice-daily housekeeping and complimentary 24/7 room service. (Hello, Mickey’s ice cream bars in my cabin after an excursion!) Many of the larger ocean liner companies have reduced housekeeping to once a day, and most charge a nominal fee for room service.
Inside cabins on Disney Cruise Line ships
All Disney cruise ships offer inside cabins that are ideal for families looking to save money on a cruise; these rooms are generally the cheapest on board. Inside cabins range from 169 to 184 square feet and most come with the standard amenities featured above. All category 11 inside cabins, which are available on every ship, have standard full bathrooms, not the split bath concept. On Disney Magic, Wonder, Fantasy and Dream, an additional inside cabin category, 10, has a split bath.
Even though these rooms don’t face the outside world, on Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream, a “magical porthole” (actually a round LED screen made to look like a porthole window) features real-time views of the ship’s exterior view based on your cabin’s location.
If you’re on Disney Magic, Wonder, Wish or Treasure, rooms have no view, real or virtual, so the near-total darkness might be scary for some kids. On the other hand, some adults love these rooms because they can revel in a great night’s sleep. If you have kids or adults who need a bit of light in the wee hours of the morning, Disney Cruise Line does allow you to bring nightlights onboard.
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Ocean-view cabins on Disney Cruise Line ships
If you’re looking for a slightly larger cabin with a view of the ocean or port-of-call, consider an ocean-view or outside cabin. Disney’s ocean-view cabins have anywhere from 204 to 241 square feet of interior space. Large windows or portholes bring in plenty of natural light, but do not open to let in the fresh sea breeze.
Guests booked in ocean-view cabins have access to all of the basic amenities listed above.
Verandah cabins on Disney Cruise Line ships
Verandah cabins on Disney Cruise Line ships are the largest nonconcierge accommodations available. These rooms feature 243 to 304 square feet of space, including the private outdoor balcony. The sliding glass door can be opened to let in fresh air or to walk outside and enjoy the views; they do feature childproof locks for safety.
The balconies typically include a set of chairs and a small table. Some connecting rooms also have verandahs that can be opened to make a larger outdoor space if desired.
Verandah rooms come in several categories, including cabins with enclosed verandahs and views partially blocked by the ship’s lifeboats, private verandahs with a partial white wall view, oversized private verandahs and rear-facing balconies.
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Concierge cabins on Disney Cruise Line ships
Concierge cabins and suites on all Disney cruise ships come with additional amenities and perks, and are therefore the most expensive rooms to book fleetwide. From the moment you book until you’re off the ship, you’ll be in good hands. Before your cruise, you’ll receive an email from the shoreside concierge team who can assist with booking shore excursions and onboard activities like dinner at Palo, the line’s adults-only Italian restaurant. Once you’re at the cruise ship terminal, concierge guests have a separate waiting area and are among the first to board.
Aboard the ship, all concierge passengers have access to a dedicated lounge with snacks, drinks and lounge staff to help with reservations or onboard requests. You also get the first pick of seats inside the Walt Disney Theater for shows in the evening. Additionally, concierge rooms and suites feature down duvets, a pillow menu, robes and slippers. Those in concierge rooms also get a limited amount of complimentary Wi-F; details on how to access the service are available once you’re on the ship.
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Disney’s concierge rooms come in various sizes and configurations, with some available fleetwide and others exclusive to certain ship classes.
Each ship in the fleet offers concierge family ocean-view staterooms with a verandah. These rooms are similar in layout to regular ocean-view rooms; they can sleep up to five people and measure 296 to 306 square feet inclusive of the outdoor space. On Disney Wish and Treasure, guests can expect king-size beds in these rooms, a welcome upgrade from the queen-size beds on the four classic Disney Cruise Line ships.
Disney Wish and Treasure also have concierge family ocean-view staterooms without private balconies. These rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, sleep four to five people and measure 357 square feet.
Learn more about the rest of the suite types below.
Concierge Royal Suite with verandah
The four classic Disney ships – Disney Magic, Wonder, Fantasy and Dream – all have two concierge Royal Suites with a verandah. These incredible rooms have two separate bedrooms, two and a half baths, a living room, a dining room, a pantry with a stocked wet bar with water and soda, a walk-in closet and media library access.
This cabin style sleeps five to seven people and ranges from 1,029 to 1,781 square feet including the verandah. The veranda is larger than most on similar cabin types, especially on Disney Dream and Fantasy where the outdoor deck faces the front of the ship and wraps around the entire front wall of the cabin. The space features elevated furniture with cushioned chairs and a larger table. On Dream and Fantasy, there’s also a private whirlpool tub.
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Concierge one-bedroom suite with verandah
Every ship in the fleet offers one-bedroom suites. These suites can sleep five and are 608 to 622 square feet including the balcony.
What makes these suites stand out is the separate bedroom and living area (instead of just a curtain divider), though the living room can act as a second bedroom if needed. This is a great option for families so parents can have the bedroom to themselves and kids can have a dedicated space just for them, too. Depending on the ship, these suites have either one and a half bathrooms or two full bathrooms.
Disney Wish and Treasure also have one-bedroom suites that feature an extended verandah. These rooms also sleep five but are a whopping 1,031 square feet. There’s plenty of room for everyone with a two-seater couch and two chairs around a coffee table, plus a set of lounge chairs and a four-top dining table outside.
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Concierge one-story Royal Suite with verandah
Disney Wish and Treasure feature concierge one-story Royal Suites with a verandah. These lavish suites clock in at 1,507 square feet and can accommodate up to six people. The suites have two main bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a whirlpool on the verandah, a living space, a dining room and a stocked wet bar filled with soda and water.
The two main bedrooms have king-size beds, while the living room has a queen convertible sofa. Multigenerational families looking for some extra room and luxurious accommodations might want to look into this cabin style.
On Disney Wish, the suite is “Sleeping Beauty”-themed. Disney Treasure features two suites of this style, one themed around “Aladdin” and one to “The Jungle Book.”
Concierge two-bedroom suite with Verandah
Disney Wonder and Magic have concierge two-bedroom suites that can sleep up to seven people. These suites measure 945 square feet, including the verandah, and have two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a living room, a wet bar, two walk-in closets and media library access.
The room configuration is great for extended families traveling together, with a master bedroom with a queen bed and a second bedroom with two twins and an upper berth. The living room features a double sleeper sofa.
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Concierge two-story Royal Suite with verandah
Concierge two-story Royal Suites are exclusive to Disney Wish and Treasure. These 1,759-square-foot cabins can accommodate up to six people. The suites’ themes are the same as the one-story Royal Suites.
Downstairs, the suite has a foyer that leads to the spiral staircase, plus a pantry and wet bar. The living room features a dining table and a sitting area, which doubles as a sleeping area. Just off the dining area is the first-floor bedroom and bathroom. The second floor has the second main bedroom and bathroom. Outside the first floor, the balcony offers a full-size dining table with chairs, loungers and an ocean-facing whirlpool.
Tower Suite
The most luxurious and private suites in the Disney Cruise Line fleet are the Tower Suites on Disney Dream, Wish and Treasure. These suites are housed in a faux forward funnel on all three ships.
The two-story suites feature special elevator access to get to the room. They can sleep up to eight people and are the largest on board at 1,966 to 2,030 square feet. Each tower suite has two main bedrooms with a king-size bed, a children’s bedroom with bunk beds and a library that can convert into a bedroom with a queen-size Murphy bed. These suites lack balconies but there are floor-to-ceiling windows in the main living space.
Additionally, the tower suites have four and a half bathrooms, two of which are part of the main bedroom spaces. The children’s room and convertible library also have their own full bathrooms. A spiral staircase connects the two floors. The suite also has its own dining room, pantry, stocked wet bar and walk-in closets. Guests staying in the Tower Suite get complimentary premium Wi-Fi for the duration of the cruise.
Suite themes are “Fantasia” on Disney Dream, “Moana” on Disney Wish and Epcot on Disney Treasure.
Bottom line
Disney Cruise Line offers a variety of family-friendly, homey and character-themed cabins to please passengers aboard its ships. Disney cruise cabins range in style from inside rooms that are ideal for families on a budget to lavish funnel suites that are as large as a house with extra, exclusive amenities.
While Disney’s main cabin types mainly cater to families with kids, some of the suites, like the Concierge Royal Suites, are better suited for adults traveling together. Larger multigenerational families who want to splurge will also enjoy the Tower Suites since they can accommodate the largest number of guests. No matter what you’re looking for in a Disney cruise cabin, you will find a room to suit your needs on board.
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