Enchanting Escapes: Adults-Only Experiences Aboard Disney Cruise Line

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CELEBRATION, Fla. — Aboard all the ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, guests ages 18 and older can enjoy secluded places and pampering, plus nighttime entertainment venues just for adults. Add fine dining, deluxe spas, tranquil private pools, secluded sundecks and comfy cafés, and the result is a vacation full of ways adults can indulge, unwind, relax and rejuvenate themselves in exclusive areas.

Exquisite Specialty Dining 

Distinctive, adults-only dining experiences whisk guests away to an epicurean delight aboard Disney Cruise Line. Available as alternatives to the normal rotational dining experiences, these refined culinary adventures are reserved for guests ages 18 and older:

• Named after the colorful poles that line the canals of Venice, Palo offers a superlative dining experience in a sophisticated atmosphere reserved exclusively for adults aboard the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. At this elegant restaurant, guests are invited to indulge in a menu of delectable modern Italian cuisine, classic reserve wines and superior service.
• With gourmet cuisine by two award-winning chefs and a unique approach to wine service, Remy melds classic and contemporary styles in a sophisticated dining concept exclusively for guests age 18 and older on the Disney Fantasy and the Disney Dream. From the moment guests walk through the door at Remy, they are transported to a fine French dining experience from Chef Arnaud Lallement from l’Assiette Champenoise, a Michelin three-star restaurant just outside Reims, France, and Chef Scott Hunnel from award-winning Victoria & Albert’s at Walt Disney World Resort. Remy offers a French-inspired menu featuring superior products and seasonal ingredients sourced from around the world.
• Palo Steakhouse, found on the Disney Wish, is an evolution of the Palo restaurant Disney cruisers know and love, combining the relaxed sophistication of authentic Italian dining with the classic refinement of a modern steakhouse in a genteel setting inspired by Cogsworth, the tale’s majordomo-turned-enchanted-clock.
• Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallement, found on the Disney Wish, offers the most luxurious dining experience on board, featuring a gourmet menu crafted by three Michelin-starred Chef Arnaud Lallement – one of the culinary masterminds behind the French-inspired fine-dining experience at Remy.

Enchanting Nightlife

Aboard all ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, adults step into a domain that’s all their own with extraordinary adult-exclusive nighttime entertainment neighborhoods that feature trendy and sophisticated bars and lounges.

Disney Wish

• Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge is a venue where guests embark on a space-jumping tour styled as a high-end bar in a luxurious yacht-class spaceship.
• The Bayou is made for a New Orleans-inspired good time. Flourishing with magnolia blossoms, lily pads and a canopy of twinkling fireflies overhead, The Bayou evokes the magical marsh found in “Princess and the Frog.”
• Keg & Compass is a pub celebrating the adventure and romance of the sea, designed in the rustic architectural style of a late-1800s Norwegian sailor’s map room. This casual setting is perfect for guests to kick back and watch live broadcast events while sampling a specialized selection of beers, including three custom craft brews available exclusively aboard the Disney Wish.
• Nightingale’s is a refined piano bar inspired by Cinderella’s lyrical rendition of “Sing Sweet Nightingale” in the 1950 film, and offers an extensive menu of fine wines, bubblies and hand-crafted cocktails.

Disney Dream (The District)

• Skyline is a “metropolitan sky bar meets luxury high-rise penthouse,” complete with a digital fireplace. Lustrous woods and metal finishes are the backdrop to the seven 65-inch LCD screens that depict different locales in panorama. Skyline’s “windows to the world” are ever-changing as the spectacular city skylines transform from day to night.
• Pink: Wine and Champagne Bar is an intimate cocktail bar serving top-shelf wines and liquor as well as the bubbly beverage of choice – champagne. Inspired by French art nouveau style and characterized by flowing, fluid forms, the entire venue makes guests feel as though they are immersed in a bottle of France’s finest.
• Evolution is the premier venue in The District and the main club for adult guests, Inspired by the metamorphosis of the butterfly, the design is contemporary with an edge and features events such as comedy acts, cabaret shows, live musical performances and more.
• Pub 687 is a warm and welcoming environment – a modern interpretation of a traditional pub. The casual setting is perfect for guests to kick back and watch live sports and major broadcast events on one of several flat screen televisions, including a large-screen TV with digital surround sound.
• District Lounge is a stylish, relaxed atmosphere with comfortable, contoured seating and an open floor plan. The District Lounge is an ideal gathering place for guests to meet before beginning their journey into The District.

Disney Fantasy (Europa)

• Skyline is a “luxury penthouse” perched high above the city – or in this case, one of several great European cities – with a panoramic view of the urban landscape below and to the horizon. Skyline’s “windows to the world” are ever-changing as the spectacular city skylines transform from day to night.
• The Tube is a high-energy club that draws some of its thematic inspiration from London’s many train stations, designed for an action-packed night of fun and dancing.
• O’Gills Pub is a rollicking Irish bar, featuring dark woods and brass accents reminiscent of the friendly neighborhood pubs throughout Ireland, but with a modern twist.
• Ooh La La is reminiscent of an elegant French boudoir and a whimsical treat for the eyes and the palate. Serving a variety of champagnes, the bar is inspired by a jewelry box and outfitted with velvet-tufted walls.
• La Piazza is a lounge inspired by picturesque Italian cities and their decorative plazas. The centerpiece of La Piazza is a bar modeled after a colorful vintage carousel, which is decorated with Venetian masks, a classic Vespa with a sidecar and romantic couples’ booths to add to the Italian flair.

Disney Magic (After Hours)

• Fathoms night club is a celebration of the sea, utilizing special effects, lighting and sound to create a calm atmosphere early in the evening before turning up the excitement later at night.
• Keys is for guests seeking a more low-key nighttime experience. This piano bar and lounge delivers handcrafted cocktails with the soft sounds of a piano to wind down after an evening on board.
• O’Gills Pub is a rollicking Irish bar, featuring dark woods and brass accents reminiscent of the friendly neighborhood pubs throughout Ireland, but with a modern twist.

Disney Wonder (After Hours)

• Crown & Fin Pub is a pub that invites guests to take a jaunt to an authentic English tavern, donning dark woods, plush leather furniture and brass accents that are reminiscent of a friendly neighborhood pub and serving beers that will please any palate.
• Cadillac Lounge is an intimate piano bar, providing a romantic atmosphere for adults and couples looking to park themselves amid a more relaxed and upscale setting. Overstuffed armchairs, large porthole windows and a bucket-seat bar add to the cozy setting.
• Azure invites adults to make waves inside a trendy nightclub designed to look like the ocean. The lounge, awash with a bar, dance floor and plenty of seating, features flowing, curvy walls reminiscent of the ever changing current.

Senses Spa & Salon and Senses Fitness

On each ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, Senses Spa & Salon provides tranquility, pampering and relaxation in an ocean-view environment. The spa features private treatment rooms, lavish couple’s spa villages and Rainforest rooms, offering the benefits of steam, heat and hydrotherapy combined with the power of aromatherapy to relax the mind and body.

On the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, guests can relish the Rainforest Room’s calming ocean views while reclining in heated mosaic tile relaxation chairs, or lounge outside in a whirlpool hot tub on the private teak deck. On the Disney Wish, the Rainforest features a dedicated outdoor relaxation space where guests can unwind in whirlpool spas, rest on plush loungers and find their center during yoga sessions.

Each ship also features an adults-exclusive gym, with state-of-the-art exercise equipment and complimentary group classes such as yoga, Pilates, aerobics, stretching and spinning.

Quiet Cove Pool District 

At Quiet Cove Pool, guests ages 18 and older find a secluded adults-only district on the upper decks dedicated to lounging, sipping and soaking. After a dip, adults can unwind in a whirlpool spa, relax in a chaise lounge and indulge in a cool beverage from an adjacent open-air bar offering beer, wine and cocktails.

Also located in the adults-only area is Cove Café, a peaceful retreat where adults can sit back and relax while enjoying gourmet coffees, teas, specialty drinks and treats throughout the day.

On the Disney Fantasy and the Disney Dream, Satellite Sun Deck includes a water feature called Satellite Falls, a circular splash pool with benches and a gently falling rain curtain that provides cool comfort. Around this upper deck, adult guests can soak up the sun in loungers or relax in the shade under a canopy with sweeping ocean views.

To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact a travel agent.

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