Just ok

Disney Fantasy Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 10
Helpful Votes: 104

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5
Disney Fantasy

7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 18, 2020

Ship: Disney Fantasy

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9174

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

I have a 3 and 6 year old. Not worth the value to me. Everyone is different. Food was ok, service wasn’t that great, cabin was just ok, value was poor, I won’t return for that reason.

Embarkation

3 out of 5
Go at your schedule embarkation time. There are lines for everything from pulling up to the ship, meeting characters, getting on, getting off, water slides, pool chairs, burgers, drinks, shows... I can go on. I’ve been on many so I understand some lines but it was not great

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Portion was good, cuts were ok, service was hit or miss. Food is personal so it’s hard to take someone’s comments on it? Wine list was just ok for me.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Lots to do, long lines for everything.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
This is why you pay extra, it’s not worth it to me.

Children's Programs

4 out of 5
They did not let my son (3) in because of pull ups. Most kids In there were on iPads and video games. Lots of staff tho.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
It was hit or miss. Forgot orders. I’ve never heard no so many times by staff!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
Big balcony, bad location. You can hear the engines, whole room vibrates during most of the time. We had rough seas and it was a bad experience.

Ports of call

Castaway Cay (Disney Private Island)

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

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6 Comments

DanPel    4 years ago

Disney cruises are good but just not great for me. I’ve been on budget to luxury and I’ve had value on most of them with all price points. Disney has many positives and some negatives. I expect more when I pay more. Everyone has different expectations and mine were higher. Just my opinion.

jpmato16    4 years ago

I agree that the value simply isn’t there. Had a great time on this ship, but you have to consider the price. Had as great a time, if not better, on Norwegian and Celebrity, both of which were half the price for comparable itineraries. You don’t need to spend this kind of money to enjoy a cruise.

staciRN3    4 years ago

I guess you’re a well versed cruiser-maybe it’s just Disney that isn’t so great? I’ve only cruised Royal and have thought about Disney, but maybe not such a good idea.

staciRN3    4 years ago

Your review doesn’t really match the stars you give it. Entertainment 5 stars, but “it’s not worth it” to you? Sorry you didn’t have a good time. I think a cruise is what you make of it. Maybe cruising isn’t for you. Or a different type of cruise line? Good Luck with your future vacations.

bobduck1993    4 years ago

I seems that I misunderstood your review,you meant the Disney Cruise specifically!

bobduck1993    4 years ago

Sorry that it's not worth it for you.Cruising is not for everyone and I respect that!

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