Disney Cruise Line
Disney Dream
- Cruises
- 35
- From
- $761
Ship comparison
Disney Dream vs Disney Magic
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Magic
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $758
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Disney Dream is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2011. Disney Magic is a large Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Disney Dream if you want better-rated staterooms, a newer ship or better-rated dining: it outscores Disney Magic for staterooms (9.0 vs 6.0) and dining (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2011 (vs 1998).
Choose Disney Magic if you want more culture or a smaller ship: it outscores Disney Dream for cultural (5.5 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it carries 2,400 passengers (vs 4,000).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Disney Dream | Disney Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Disney Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2020 | 2020 |
| Gross tonnage | 128,000 | 83,000 |
| Passengers | 4,000 | 2,400 |
| Crew | 1,458 | 945 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.0 | 34.6 (better) |
| Decks | 16 | 11 |
| Length | 1,115 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 137 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 35 | 27 |
| Upcoming sailings | 146 | 90 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 7 nights | 3 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $761 | $758 (better) |
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 2 of the ten, Disney Magic on 1, with 7 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
35 cruises on sale, from $761.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Magic
Disney Cruise Line offers a vacation that everyone in the family thinks is created just for them. On a Disney cruise, parents get the quality time with their kids that they crave. And kids get to have fun with their parents, whether it's swimming or having dinner together...or exploring new destinations.
Highlights
- Staterooms roomy enough for a family
- Organized age-specific activities
- Youth staff
- Family-friendly entertainment
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $758.
Questions
Disney Dream or Disney Magic?
Which is bigger, Disney Dream or Disney Magic?
Disney Dream is bigger at 128,000 gross tons, against 83,000 gross tons for Disney Magic. Disney Dream carries 4,000 passengers and Disney Magic carries 2,400.
Which ship is newer, Disney Dream or Disney Magic?
Disney Dream is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 1998 for Disney Magic.
Which has more space per passenger?
Disney Magic, with 34.6 gross tons per passenger against 32.0 on Disney Dream. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Disney Magic, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Disney Dream.
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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