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Disney Fantasy vs Disney Fantasy
The Disney Fantasy was built in 2012. It was renovated in 2025. Disney Fantasy's exterior has a old-school steam boat feel while the interior leans into the Art Nouveau styling. Outside the ship, you'll see Dumbo painting the name on the stern. The Disney Fantasy was built in 2012 and renovated in 2025. Disney Fantasy's exterior has a old-school steam boat feel while the interior leans into the Art Nouveau styling. Outside the ship, you'll see Dumbo painting the name on the stern.
Comparison Overview
- Ship Size
- Number of Passengers
- Food and Restaurants
- Bars and Drinks
- Pools and Hot Tubs
- Ship Features and Activities
- Cruise Costs
- Onboard Costs
Ship Size
The Fantasy is considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 1,115 feet long and 121 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 3.1 football fields, as wide as 2.3 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 14-story building. The Fantasy and the Fantasy are in the same class, which means they're sister ships. For the most part, they're similar in terms of size and layout; although they may have different features and attractions on board.
Number of Passengers
Disney Fantasy holds about the same number of passengers as the Fantasy based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you look at the "Space Ratio," or tons of ship compared to number of passengers, the Fantasy has the same amount of space per person as the Fantasy.
| Disney Fantasy | Disney Fantasy | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Dream | Dream |
| Gross Tonnage | 130,000 | 130,000 |
| Length | 1,115 | 1,115 |
| Beam/Width | 121 | 121 |
| Passenger Decks | 14 | 14 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Crew | 1,458 | 1,458 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 52 | 52 |
Food and Restaurants
Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.
The Fantasy has ten different dining options like Enchanted Garden, Royal Court, and Remy. Of those options, six are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other four options have an additional fee.
The Fantasy has ten fewer dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Royal Court, Remy, and Animator's Palate. Zero of these restaurants are complementary.
The Disney Fantasy has about the same number of dining options as the Disney Fantasy.
Both ships have a similar number of paid versus included dining options.
| Disney Fantasy | Disney Fantasy | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Dining Options | 10 | |
| Complimentary Dining Options: | 6 | |
| Additional Fee Dining Options: | 4 | |
| % of Included Options | 60% | 0% |
| See the options | See the options |
In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Both ships serve the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.
There are also plenty of bars available on these ships. You can check out recent the bar menus for the Fantasy below.
Pools and Hot Tubs
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The Disney Fantasy has a total of 3 pools and 3 hot tubs.
The Disney Fantasy has the same number of pools as the Fantasy and the same number of hot tubs.
Tired of loud kids and splashing? One of the pools and one of the hot tubs are adults only on Fantasy.| Disney Fantasy | Disney Fantasy | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Pools | 3 | 3 |
| Pools - General Access | 2 | 2 |
| Pools - Adults Only | 1 | 1 |
| Pools - Exclusive | ||
| Total Hot Tubs | 3 | 3 |
| Hot Tubs - General Access | 2 | 2 |
| Hot Tubs - Adults Only | 1 | 1 |
| Hot Tubs - Exclusive |
Ship Features and Activities
Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. You might up paying more while on board the Fantasy. Only 77% of the activities below are included in your cruise fare. On the Fantasy, 83% of the activities are included at no additional cost.
| Disney Fantasy | Disney Fantasy | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Only Relaxation Area | ✓ | ✓ |
| Basketball | ✓ | ✓ |
| Character experiences | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fitness Center | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mini golf | ✓ | ✗ |
| Movie Theater | ✓ | ✓ |
| Salon | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shows - Broadway play | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shows - musical review | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Splash park | ✓ | ✗ |
| Virtual Sports Simulator | ✓ | ✗ |
| Water Coaster | ✓ | ✗ |
| Learn more | Learn more |
Cruise Costs
Disney and Celebrity are both considered "Premium" cruise lines. Premium cruise lines typically offer upscale food, accommodations, and service. These typically cost about $150 - $400 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.
Onboard Costs
Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you compare onboard prices to see if you might spend more on a specific ship.
| Disney Fantasy | Celebrity Fantasy | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $16.00 | $18.00 |
| Tip added to drinks & services | 18% | 20% |
| Soda Price | Included | $4.75 |
| Domestic Beer Price | $7.75 | $9.99 See drink menus |
| Drink Package Price | No drink package available | $55 - $99 Learn more |
| Internet Plan | $30 - $49 per device per day | $19 to $30 per device per day |
| *Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. | ||
With Disney Cruises, soda is included for meals, but will have an extra cost at bars and throughout the day. While no drink packages are available, you can preorder bottles of wine or beer at a discount.
Celebrity Cruise Lines offers an "All Included" program. Guests who book a cruise using this promotion will have wifi and alcohol included. Some sailings are available without this program so pay attention when booking. Typically prices are lower if they don't include "Always Included." The wifi and alcohol package are the base levels and can be upgraded for an additional cost.
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