Disney Fantasy vs Disney Dream

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. It's 1 year newer than the Dream, which was built in 2011 and renovated in 2024. Disney Dream's exterior has a old-school steam boat feel while the interior leans into the Art Deco styling. Outside the ship, you'll see Sorcerer Mickey 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 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 Dream 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 Dream based on double occupancy (two people per room). At full capacity, Disney Fantasy holds about the same number of passengers as the Dream.

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 Dream.

	Disney Fantasy	Disney Dream
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
Passengers (maximum occupancy)	4,000	4,000
Crew	1,458	1,458
Passenger to Crew Ratio	2.7	2.7
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)	33	33

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 Animator's Palate. Of those options, six are complimentary, or included with your cruise fare. The other four options have an additional fee.

The Dream has the same number of dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Enchanted Garden, Cabanas, and Royal Palace. Six of these restaurants are complimentary and the other four have an additional fee.

The Disney Fantasy has about the same number of dining options as the Disney Dream.

Both ships have a similar number of paid versus included dining options.

Restaurants on Disney Fantasy & Dream

Restaurant	Disney Fantasy	Disney Dream
Included
Animator's Palate	✓	✓	Learn More
Cabanas	✓	✓	Learn More
Enchanted Garden	✓	✓	Learn More
Eye Scream Treats	✓	✓	Learn More
Flo's Cafe	✓	✓	Learn More
Royal Court	✓	✗	Learn More
Royal Palace	✗	✓	Learn More
A la carte
Preludes	✓	✓	Learn More
Sweet on You	✓	✗	Learn More
Vanellope's Sweets and Treats	✗	✓	Learn More
Flat fee
Palo	✓	✓	Learn More
Remy	✓	✓	Learn More

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 Barq's Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.

There are also plenty of bars available on these ships. Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.

Pools and Hot Tubs

	Fantasy	Dream
General-access pools	2	2
Adults-only pools	1	1
General-access hot tubs	2	2
Adults-only hot tubs	1	1

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 Dream 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.

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. Both ships have about the same share of included activities: 77%

	Disney Fantasy	Disney Dream
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 is a premium cruise line. 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 may 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 understand what you might spend onboard a Disney ship.

	Disney
Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day)	$16.00
Tip added to drinks & services	18%
Soda Price	Included
Domestic Beer Price	$7.75
Drink Package Price	No drink package available
Internet Plan	$30 - $49 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.

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