Disney Cruise Line
Disney Fantasy
- Cruises
- 48
- From
- $890
Ship comparison
Disney Fantasy vs Disney Magic
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Magic
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $758
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Disney Fantasy is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2012. Disney Magic is a large Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Disney Fantasy if you want a newer ship, better-rated dining or a bigger ship: it outscores Disney Magic for dining (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2012 (vs 1998) and it carries 4,000 passengers (vs 2,400).
Choose Disney Magic if you want more culture, a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Disney Fantasy for cultural (5.5 vs 3.0), romantic (3.0 vs 2.0) and staterooms (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Disney Fantasy | Disney Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Disney Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2020 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 128,000 | 83,000 |
| Passengers | 4,000 | 2,400 |
| Crew | 1,450 | 945 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 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 | 28 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 48 | 27 |
| Upcoming sailings | 111 | 90 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 10 nights | 3 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $890 | $758 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Disney Fantasy leads on 1 of the ten, Disney Magic on 5, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
48 cruises on sale, from $890.
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 Fantasy or Disney Magic?
Which is bigger, Disney Fantasy or Disney Magic?
Disney Fantasy is bigger at 128,000 gross tons, against 83,000 gross tons for Disney Magic. Disney Fantasy carries 4,000 passengers and Disney Magic carries 2,400.
Which ship is newer, Disney Fantasy or Disney Magic?
Disney Fantasy is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2012 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 Fantasy. 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 2.8 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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