Ultimate guide to Disney Adventure

Disney Adventure is set to change the face of Disney Cruise Line. The massive new ship is far larger than any other Disney vessel, and will bring the cruise line into Southeast Asia, with sailings out of Singapore. 

The ship will sail three and four-day itineraries to nowhere, but the real attraction will be the ship. For an idea on the size difference, Disney’s next biggest ship Disney Wish can take about 4000 guests at once, and Disney Adventure fits in a modest 6700 passengers give or take.

With Disney Wonder leaving Aussie waters, Disney Adventure will become the closest Disney holiday for Aussie travellers, sitting closer than the Disneyland attractions in Hong Kong and Tokyo.

Australians will now have one of the largest cruise ships in the world which is a short flight away and packed with more attractions than any other Disney ship. 

Why is Disney Adventure so much bigger than other Disney ships? This vessel was originally designed for defunct Genting Hong Kong and when the company went under, Disney purchased the shell vessel to turn it into something spectacular.

Disney Adventure will remain unique amongst the Disney fleet, as future ship builds look set to be more similar in size compared to Disney’s other ships.With Singapore now having by far the biggest Disney ship in the world a short flight from Australia, Cruise Passenger has put together all you need to know about this new ship.

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Why are Aussies looking to sail on Disney Adventure and how much will it cost?

Now that Disney Wonder is no longer an option for Aussie cruisers, they’ll be looking towards Disney Adventure in Singapore instead. 

Depending on where you are in Australia, a flight to Singapore can range from around five to nine hours, and Singapore is not only the new homeport for Disney Wonder but also a great base for further Asian travel and a great destination in its own right. 

While Disney Wonder didn’t prove to be the perfect long term fit for Aussies, there are still plenty of Disney fans in Australia who will be considering heading over.

For those that do, here’s the basic info you need to know on pricing

• It will of course depend on where you’re flying from and what level of luxury you’re looking for, but here’s what to know.
• Flight prices from Sydney or Melbourne to Singapore start from about $800 per person return. 
• A hotel stay in a three or four star hotel, will generally come to about $350 per night for a family of four. 
• Therefore, in total for a family of four, including the base costs of a four-night cruise, two-nights in a hotel and flights, a trip will come out to $7415 in total for about a week-long trip. 
• This price is before calculating some extras like transport, transfers, meals in Singapore and so on. 
• Depending on where you’re coming from, this could turn out even cheaper than cruising with Disney in Australia.

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Itineraries: How much does a Disney Adventure sailing cost?

Itineraries are short – there is a three-night cruise out of Singapore and a four-night cruise out of Singapore.

Neither of these sailings visit any destinations – the sailings are built around the ship and its various attractions to be the big draw.

It’s possible in the future that Disney could release new itineraries that visit destinations, but at this point, there’s no indication that there are plans for this.

As far as pricing goes, you will be able to find Disney Adventure sailings for cheaper than you could on Disney Wonder. Due to the larger capacity and the lack of destinations means there are no port taxes, so fares do come out a bit cheaper.

• A three-night cruise starts from $2711 for a four-guest cabin, meaning a total of $677.75 per person, or $226 per person per night.
• A four-night cruise starts from $3515 for four-guests, meaning a total of $875.75 per guest or $220 per guest per night. 
• Disney Adventure cruises are priced based on a cabin of four guests, however, if you have less guests, you still pay the same price. This means that prices are most beneficial to couples who are bringing two children.
• Many Aussie sailings on Disney Wonder started as high as $375 per night per person, nearly double that of Disney Adventure’s starting prices. In general, Disney Adventure’s rates are about 25 – 40% better. 
• The ship doesn’t visit any ports, which may be disappointing for some, but also means less money is being spent overall, as all your time will be spent on the ship where your food and entertainment is included.

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What are the new experiences on Disney Adventure?

• The Lion King – Celebration in the Sky: This special display of fireworks that pays tribute to the lion king will be exclusive to Disney Adventure. The fireworks tribute will feature special narration that recounts the story of one of Disney’s most famous productions.
• Marvel Style Studio: In this experience, cruisers not only get to meet their favourite characters, but also become them. In this special studio you can get hair, make up and costuming in the style of your favourite Marvel characters. 
• The Royal Society for Friendship and Tea: This new experiences is for kids aged three to 12, and they are invited to a special tea party with Disney Princesses. 
• Duffy and Friendship shop + Ship Show: Duffy and Friends will have a strong presence on the new ship, with a brand new set on the open-air Garden Stage. Furthermore, there’s a new store where you can grab your favourite merch and souvenirs of Duffy and Friends. 
• Captain Jack Sparrow and the Siren Queen Show: This dazzling new show takes on Pirates of the Caribbean in a new light, as Captain Jack Sparrow hunts for treasure and faces off against the Siren Queen. 
• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique: Here is another great new experience for playing dress up. Kids will leave with the make up and clothes of their favourite Disney Princess, knight or even sea captain. 

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Other entertainment and activities on board

As well as new entertainment, plenty of Disney classics can also be found onboard, such as 

• Remember: A heartwarming stage show based on WALL-E, which also integrates a range of other Disney favourite. 
• Moana, Call of the Sea: Immerse yourself in your ocean-based adventure with this Moana production, which mixes in music, movement, puppetry and more. 
• Disney Seas the Adventure: This lively production features all kinds of classic Disney songs and characters. 

Other activities 

• In Marvel Landing, you can put yourself in the shoes of your favourite Marvel characters, trying out activities like the Ironcycle Test Run, Groot Galaxy Spin and Pym Quantum Racers. 
• Head over to Toy Story Place for a water playland, with splash pools, waterslides and all the other fun you’d expect. 
• Over on San Fransokyo Street, you can find everything from arcade style entertainment, interactive games, cinemas, classic cruise ship activities and more. 

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Explaining Disney Adventure’s seven themed areas 

Something else Disney Adventure will have that’s new to Disney ships is special themed areas that divide the ship. This will function similarly to Icon-class neighbourhoods on Royal Caribbean ships. 

Picture that each part of the ship feels distinct and carries a certain theme, meaning you can explore the ship and find yourself in completely distinct areas. 

The seven themed areas are as follows 

• Disney Imagination Garden: Here is where you’ll kickstart your sailing with your Lets Set Sail Dance Party and can enjoy all sorts of performances, live music, restaurants and more.
• Disney Discovery Reef: In this open-air part of the ship you can find special experiences relating to The Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo, Lilo & Stitch, Luca and more. There’s also premium dining, Palo Cafe, Taverna Portorosso and more. At night the area turns bioluminescent. 
• Toy Story Place: This is where you can find the waterpark, as well as all sorts of other activities and some places for quick bites, like Pizza Planet or Wheezy’s Freezies.
• Marvel Landing: If you’re a Marvel Fan, this is the place to be. As a bonus, you can enjoy the longer roller coaster at sea, which goes for 250 metres.
• Wayfinder Bay: Inspired by Moana, Wayfinder Bay is an outdoor oasis. It’s the perfect place to lounge by the pool and come night time, enjoy a movie or show. 
• San Fransokyo Street: Here’s where the ships Asian flavour can be felt, with San Francisco and Tokyo merged into one imaginative neighbourhood. Here you can eat, shop, go to the movies, play games and more.
• Town Square: This central area draws from Tangled, Frozen, Cinderella and more, with plenty of dining, cafes, shopping and more. Here you’ll find the Walt Disney Theatre, where Broadway-level productions can be enjoyed.

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Dining on Disney Adventure

Dining on a Disney ship is a different experience to other cruise lines. Dining gets weaved in with more entertainment, as Disney characters sing, dance and perform amongst you as you dine. Particularly the main dining rooms on Adventure, which are Hollywood Spotlight Club and Navigators Club are where you’ll find this immersive, Disney dining experience. 

However, for yet another type of immersive dining, you can head over to Animator’s Palate, where a series of Disney animations that range from vintage footage to behind the scenes explanations and modern clips play as you dine, teaching you the history and present day of Disney as you dine.

Other interactive and Disney immersed eateries include the Maximum Dining Room, which is based on the films Tangled and Frozen, as well as the Olaf dining room, based on the snowman from Frozen.

Pixar Market Restaurant contains references to all sorts of movies, like Finding Nemo, Cars, Monsters Inc and more, offering buffet style dining.

Other restaurants offer a more classic cruise ship dining experience, but generally still contain some elements and references to Disney, and characters could pop by at any time. 

Some of these restaurants include 

• Boba and Brews
• Stitch’s Ohana Grill
• Gramma Tala’s Kitchen
• Mowgli’s Eatery 
• Cosmic Kebabs
• Wheezy’s Freezies 
• Pizza Planet
• Disney also has 24-hour room service for cravings at any point of the day or night.

Disney Premium Dining

While all of the above dining is included in your fare, there are other Premium Restaurants, which require a reservation and an extra cost. Disney Adventure currently has two confirmed Premium Restaurants, which are Mike and Sulley’s Flavors of Asia, and Palo Trattoria, a classic Italian restaurant.

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What is there to do for adults on Disney Adventure?

While Disney ships are of course known as the ultimate family experience, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t plenty to do onboard for adults, whether taking the kids along or sneaking off for a bit of private time.

• Fine dining: The two premium restaurants offer the chance for a more intimate dining experience, away from the interactivity and theatricality of the other dining venues.
• Spa and fitness: Disney Adventure has a fully equipped spa, as well as a fitted-out fitness centre, equipped with a meditation room, cycling classes, yoga and more.
• Lounges and bars: Disney has plenty of great places for either a more relaxed cafe type experience, or fun and upscale bars to enjoy a beverage. 
• For a great cocktail head to Spellbound, for more of a romantic drink head to Tiana’s Bayou Lounge, for ocean views you’ll want to check out Taverna Portorosso and for a more lively bar, head to Buccaneer Bar. 

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Accomodation on Disney Adventure

• The basic accommodation categories are inside staterooms, oceanview staterooms and verandah staterooms, each can fit up to four people. 
• For something more upscale, you’ll want to look towards Concierge level Staterooms and Suites. These come with upgraded amenities and perks, including exclusive access to some services, such as exclusive spaces, spa treatments and pre-arrival services. 
• Similarly, with Concierge you can get inside staterooms and verandah staterooms, but enjoy the extra luxury that comes with it.
• If you’re rather looking for a suite, concierge suites are more than 1000 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows or private balconies. 
• If you want even more, you can opt for a Royal Suite, with has a huge private verandah and a whirlpool tub, with almost 2500 square feet in total. 

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