Disney Cruise Line
Disney Dream
- Cruises
- 41
- From
- $689
Ship comparison
Disney Dream vs Disney Fantasy
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Fantasy
- Cruises
- 50
- From
- $964
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Disney Dream is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2010. Disney Fantasy is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose Disney Dream if you want better-rated staterooms, a more romantic trip or more adventure and nature: it outscores Disney Fantasy for staterooms (9.0 vs 5.0), romantic (3.0 vs 2.0) and adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Disney Fantasy does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Disney Dream | Disney Fantasy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Disney Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 | 2012 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2020 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 128,000 | 128,000 |
| Passengers | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Crew | 1,458 | 1,450 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.0 | 32.0 |
| Decks | 16 | 16 |
| Length | 1,115 ft | 1,115 ft |
| Beam | 137 ft | 137 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 41 | 50 |
| Upcoming sailings | 156 | 122 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–7 nights | 3–10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $689 (better) | $964 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Disney Dream leads on 4 of the ten, Disney Fantasy on 0, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Dream
As the third ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, Disney Dream boasts 14 towering decks of high-octane fun for the whole family. The ship, which resembles an ocean liner from the past (the signature red funnel is a giveaway) is 1,115 feet long and measures 128,000 gross registered tons.
Highlights
- The Disney Dream is approximately 40% larger than the Disney Magic or the Disney Wonder
- Entertainment galore includes Broadway-style Disney live shows held in the the Walt Disney Theater
- Date night! Book a table for two at Palo, an Italian specialty restaurant
- Take a walk on the wildside and ride AquaDuck, the very first water coaster at sea
Sailing now
41 cruises on sale, from $689.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Fantasy
Building on the classic style of her sister ships, Disney Fantasy is the fourth cruise ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Disney Fantasy is designed to reflect the glamor of the golden age of cruising during the 1930s.
Highlights
- The Disney Fantasy is approximately 40% larger than the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder.
- The centerpiece of the 3-deck atrium lobby is a bronze sculpture of Mademoiselle Minnie Mouse.
- Original paintings, statues and woodwork that lend to the Art Nouveau ambiance.
- Enjoy Disney-themed kids clubs, areas and immersive interactive programs and activities.
Sailing now
50 cruises on sale, from $964.
Questions
Disney Dream or Disney Fantasy?
Which is bigger, Disney Dream or Disney Fantasy?
They are the same size, 128,000 gross tons each. Disney Dream carries 4,000 passengers and Disney Fantasy carries 4,000.
Which ship is newer, Disney Dream or Disney Fantasy?
Disney Fantasy is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2012 against 2010 for Disney Dream.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 32.0 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Disney Dream, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 2.8 on Disney Fantasy.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10.
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