Disney Cruise Line
Disney Dream
- Cruises
- 41
- From
- $689
Ship comparison
Disney Dream vs Disney Wonder
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wonder
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $634
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Disney Dream is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2010. Disney Wonder is a large Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Disney Dream if you want better-rated staterooms, better-rated dining or a newer ship: it outscores Disney Wonder for staterooms (9.0 vs 6.0) and dining (8.0 vs 5.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2010 (vs 1999).
Choose Disney Wonder if you want more of a party, more culture or a smaller ship: it outscores Disney Dream for party (6.0 vs 4.0) and cultural (4.0 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 Wonder | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Disney Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2020 (better) | 2015 |
| 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 | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 41 | 30 |
| Upcoming sailings | 156 | 124 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–7 nights | 3–7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $689 | $634 (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 3 of the ten, Disney Wonder on 2, with 5 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 Wonder
As family cruising goes, it doesn't get much better than a Disney cruise. With an entire deck of youth programming and a family-friendly vibe, it's easy to see why Disney Wonder has earned nods from parents and kids alike.
Highlights
- Enjoy a uniquely different dining experience every night of your cruise with rotational dining.
- Attend live musical stage shows.
- Spend a day exploring Castaway Cay, a private island in the Bahamas.
- Enjoy imaginative children's programs and separate activity areas for adults, teens and kids.
Sailing now
30 cruises on sale, from $634.
Questions
Disney Dream or Disney Wonder?
Which is bigger, Disney Dream or Disney Wonder?
Disney Dream is bigger at 128,000 gross tons, against 83,000 gross tons for Disney Wonder. Disney Dream carries 4,000 passengers and Disney Wonder carries 2,400.
Which ship is newer, Disney Dream or Disney Wonder?
Disney Dream is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 1999 for Disney Wonder.
Which has more space per passenger?
Disney Wonder, 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 Wonder, 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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