Fun For All Ages: Disney Cruise Ships Aren't Just for Children Anymore

When planning a special vacation that's all about the kids, Disney is top of the list. Disney's reputation for first rate entertainment and service isn't confined to their whimsical land resort and parks. Guests will continue to experience the "Disney Difference" onboard their magical ships. Set sail with Disney and create lasting memories for the entire family. The adults may be surprised to find what's in store for them onboard a Disney cruise.

Entertainment for all ages, day and night, is delivered in Disney style on all three ships, the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, and the latest edition to this fun-filled family, the Disney Dream. While the kids are taking pirate lessons from Captain Hook or making discoveries in the Oceaneer Lab, parents are free to relax at the adult-only "Quiet Cove Pool." Even child-centric Disney understands the need for adults to have a few quiet retreats with no children allowed. There's a late night entertainment district with clubs, including Pink, the classy champagne bar, and the Skyline Bar, a great place for viewing the evening sky. The indulgences don't stop there. If you happen to choose a Bahamian itinerary, you'll be treated to a stop at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. After entertaining the kids in the family area, you just might want to leave them in the care of the youth counselors while you check out the adults-only section of the island and luxuriate in that much deserved massage.

Back onboard the ship, the dining experience will be a nightly hit for young and young at heart alike. Rotational dining will keep everyone from getting tired of the same old thing. Just what is rotational dining on a cruise ship? Disney has come up with a unique way to allow their passengers to dine in a different restaurant each night. You move to a differently themed restaurant on a nightly basis, but the same servers rotate with you ensuring that personal touch. Once again, the adults have not been forgotten. A romantic French cuisine is offered in the adults-only restaurant for that all too precious alone time.

So yes! Disney Cruise Line is an enchanting escape for adults, but what about the little ones? Will they have the time of their lives? You bet! Who wouldn't with a 65-foot-long winding water slide adventure or a place like Andy's Room (inspired by Disney-Pixar's Toy Story - where they'll think they've shrunk and entered the land of toys. For the older tweens and teens, age appropriate clubs and lounges will keep them entertained, make them feel their age, yet allow them to be supervised.

Disney thrives on going the extra mile for their guests. They're one of the few cruise lines that includes sodas in their cruise fare, a small but nice touch. No one beats Disney's entertainment. The nightly shows are out of this world! They also give back to the community, offering military discounts to honor out servicemen and women.

Disney is a great choice for families, multi-generational groups or your good-old Disney fans. Next time you're thinking about visiting the Bahamas, Alaska, the Mexican Riviera, the Panama Canal or the Mediterranean, consider taking Mickey along. Kids, your parents will thank you.