DCL Staterooms - The Perfect Home Away From Home

Did you know that Disney Imagineers designed Disney Cruise Line staterooms specifically with families in mind? That means every feature is tailored to your family's needs, from spacious settings to top-of-the-line amenities … and of course, whimsical Disney touches thrown in just for fun!

Here are the top five reasons Disney Cruise Line staterooms are the perfect home away from home:

1. Details (and Surprises!) in the Design
DCL staterooms were expertly designed for maximum convenience and comfort, with unique features like elevated beds (with plenty of storage space beneath) and plenty of connecting doors for larger parties. Plus, pixie-dusted details throughout the room add touches of Disney magic to your stay… like celestial views of Peter Pan soaring overhead from your pull-down bed!

2. No Waiting in Line for Mirror Time
Even the bathrooms were thoughtfully designed! Disney introduced its signature bath-and-a-half concept to the cruise industry to make getting ready more convenient for families. While one bathroom includes a vanity, sink and full tub/shower, the “half” bath has a vanity, sink and toilet. And many staterooms feature round tubs with a built-in seat, a rain shower head and a hand-held shower – perfect for giving children a bath!

3. Ocean Views Galore
The majority of Disney Cruise Line staterooms feature verandahs or oversized portholes, but Disney Imagineers took things a step further aboard the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, where even the inside staterooms offer a (virtual) window to the world. These industry-first Magical Portholes provide a real-time look “outside”… plus an occasional visit by Disney character friends!

4. Disney Movies All Day and Night
Whether you are looking to rewatch favorite Disney classic or catch up on the latest releases, switch on the stateroom TV and find a variety of Disney movies to enjoy. 

5. Complimentary Room Service
Breakfast in bed, afternoon nosh or midnight snack – cravings can be satisfied any time of day with 24-hour complimentary room service on all Disney cruise ships.

Are you ready to experience a Disney Cruise Line vacation for yourself? Email me at lauren@magicaltravel.com for a free quote (or to answer any questions you may have!) or you can use this fast and easy form to request your free quote!

 As a Disney Vacation Planner, my FREE personalized planning services will help you find a cruise sailing and stateroom that fits your family's needs and budget! I'll also help plan your pre-cruise night stay, port transportation and more! Plus all of my Disney Cruise Line clients get a FREE on-board ship credit for some extra spending money on their vacation plus some extra goodies! Email me today to start planning your cruise vacation today!

Disney Cruise Line Stateroom Tour!

Disney Cruise Line staterooms are some of the most unique staterooms in the cruise line industry - in a good way. They are great for families! They offer split bathrooms so two people can be getting ready in privacy at the same time and they sleep anywhere from 3 - 5 guests - perfect for families in that you don't have to split the family up into two or three staterooms and mom and dad can be close by to their kids!   So I thought that I would take as many pictures of these family-friendly staterooms as I could to show you all! 

The Disney Dream at Disney's Castaway Cay

I sailed on the Disney Dream for Magical Travel's training sailing and let me tell you, this cruise was a DREAM!  From the way Disney Cruise Line welcomed us (and the rest of the guests) on board, to the level of service from the Cast Members throughout the ship, to the staterooms, to the food - I was constantly blown away at how amazing it was.  I tend to get asked if a Disney Cruise Lines is worth the price; I can say without a doubt, Disney Cruise Lines are worth every penny I've ever paid to be on their ships.

Let's start with the staterooms! (Warning LOTS of pictures ahead!) There are four main categories for Disney Cruise Line staterooms - Interior Stateroom; Oceanview Stateroom; Verandah Stateroom and
Concierge Staterooms. There are then categories within these four main categories.

This photo tour is of a Verandah Stateroom, number 8182 is a Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah.

Disney Dream Stateroom 8182.

When you first walk into this stateroom you're in the closet hallway and bathroom area. My favorite part about the Disney Cruise Line bathrooms are the split bathrooms with a tub/shower in one of the bathrooms! Most cruise lines gives you a tiny 'closet' shower that are shoved in the corner of the bathroom. Disney Cruise Line bathrooms are so spacious - there is no banging of elbows when I'm trying to wash my hair. The bathtub (which is very rare on a cruise without upgrading to a Suite level room) is nice for younger kids too!

One half of the split bathroom. This half includes the shower and tub combo and another sink.

The other half of the split bath is what I call the privacy room or the get ready room. It has the stateroom's toilet (privacy part) and an extra sink (the get ready part). This separate area is the ideal space for those that need a mirror to get ready/shave/etc. when someone else is in the shower.

The second half of the split bath. The privacy/ get ready area.

These spacious staterooms sleep either 3 or 4 people (once again, perfect for families as mom and dad can be in the same stateroom - most other cruise lines only sleep 2-3 guests in their rooms!) with a true queen bed (i.e. not two twins pushed together); a couch that turns into a twin bed, and (with some rooms) a ceiling pull down bed.

True queen bed with privacy curtain separating the two sleeping areas.

Our stateroom had the ability to sleep 4 - you can see the drop down tray above the couch bed - and the ladder in the closet (next picture)! There is also a neat surprise for the lucky kid sleeping in this upper-berth bed!

Sitting area with a couch and a coffee table (the lid comes off for extra storage!). At night the couch turns into a bed and the ceiling has a drop down bed.

Speaking of closets - located right outside of the bathrooms - they are split into two sides. One side has hanging space (and the ladder for the upper bunk if your room sleeps 4). There was also shelving at the bottom of the closet - perfect for storing everyone's shoes! There was also plenty of hangers for everyone's items.

The ladder to the upper berth bed and lots of hangers and hanging space!

The other half of the closet was more hanging space and the safe. (Which, as I discovered, if you get yourself locked out of your safe with your belongings inside - it is a very fast fix so don't worry and panic like I did that your valuables will become stuck in the safe for forever!).  The shelving above in the closets is where you'll find your life jackets for the mandatory safety muster drill.

The best part of our stateroom was the balcony! My favorite thing to do on cruises is order room service breakfast the night prior to be delivered the next morning.  It is the best wake up call - a fresh pot of coffee and breakfast!  Plus room service is included on your Disney Cruise Line fare (unlike some other cruise lines)!  I'll take my cup of coffee and breakfast out on the patio and watch the ship dock, enjoy the views of whatever port we may be in, or watch the ocean go by if it is a day at sea! For those of you who may be worried about kids and a verandah, don't be! Disney has thought ahead and put two sets of locks on the door - one way up high, out of reach of little arms and hands!

A private verandah to watch the world go by!

The one thing I forgot to take a picture of in our room is the desk! There is more storage here too! The desk tends to be our "gather-all" space so that is probably why I didn't get a picture. The desk has a mirror (another spot for someone to get ready); lots of outlets for your electronic-charging needs; there is a refrigerator to keep your drinks cold; and is where you'll find your Wave Phones. Wave Phones allow you to call other members from your cabin while you're on board or at Disney's Castaway Cay. There are two to a room - one for the kids and one for the adults!

These rooms are so roomy and spacious! Plenty of room for a family of 3 or 4 and everyone has their own space plus more! These spacious staterooms are just one of the many benefits of cruising with Disney Cruise Line. Here is what is included with your Disney Cruise Line fare:

• Enchanting Entertainment: Delight in Broadway-caliber musicals, lively deck parties and fireworks at sea (fireworks on most cruises).
• Spacious Staterooms: Designed for Families: extra space and storage, sitting area, and split bath to allow more people to get ready at the same time.
• Disney’s Private Island: Relax in paradise with beach chairs, umbrellas, waterslides and a buffet lunch (on most Bahamian and Caribbean cruises).
• Variety of Dining Options: Enjoy upscale restaurants, buffets, poolside snacks and 24-hour room service.
• Imaginative Youth Clubs: Play in themed clubs for every age, staffed by specially trained Disney counselors.
• Nightclubs & Lounges: Discover adults-only areas that include a variety of bars and pubs.
• Pools & Recreation: Splash it up in freshwater pools and waterslides at sea.

If you're interested in a Disney Cruise Line vacation for your family, email me at lauren@magicaltravel.com for a free quote (or to answer any questions you may have!) or you can use this fast and easy form to request your free quote!

 As a Disney Vacation Planner, my FREE personalized planning services will help you find a cruise sailing and stateroom that fits your family's needs and budget! I'll also help plan your pre-cruise night stay, port transportation and more! Plus all of my Disney Cruise Line clients get a FREE on-board ship credit for some extra spending money on their vacation plus some extra goodies! Email me today to start planning your cruise vacation today!

Disney Cruise Line Staterooms

Did you know that the spacious staterooms of the Disney Cruise Line ships are designed with families in mind? Whichever you chose, you’ll enjoy personal space to share – and of course, spectacular Disney service. Watch this video to discover the different stateroom styles and categories available for your next Disney cruise.




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