| Disney Cruise Line came into being in 1999 and for 10 | | | | play computer games, a lab for on-hands experiments |
| years has been the cruise line leader in "family" cruises. | | | | and Quackamation where they can learn how to draw |
| They immediately redefined the cruise industry with the | | | | Donald Duck. There are activities such as Regatta |
| majority of their staterooms being larger and having | | | | Racers, the Apprentice's Workshop and the 4th Pig's |
| balconies. They were also the first to place bathtubs in | | | | Pasta Palace. The older kids can also participate in the |
| the majority of their staterooms, something needed for | | | | Nautical Mystery Tour and be thrilled with tales of |
| young children. | | | | mysterious ghost ships and disappearing islands in |
| The designers of Disney Cruise Line ships definitely | | | | Mysterious Islands and the Search for Atlantis. |
| had children in mind when they designed the different | | | | For the teens the Aloft is a high-energy club complete |
| areas specifically for children. For little ones, 3 months | | | | with a dance floor, computer station, alcohol-free |
| to 3 years, there's Flounders Reef Nursery with their | | | | drinks, multiple video screens and plenty for room for |
| low ratio of children to caretakers. Decorated in the | | | | socializing. There are activities such as the Welcome |
| Little Mermaid theme, the center is fully-equipped with | | | | Party, the Teen Aloha Pool Party, special teens-only |
| baby swings, walkers, music and a VCR/television for | | | | shore excursions and Teen Karaoke at Studio Sea. |
| movies, all designed to provide mental stimulation and | | | | There are a number of organized games and |
| entertainment. | | | | challenges like Whatever Floats your Boat where |
| For kids 3 to 7, the Oceaneer Club is a pirate ship | | | | teens compete to build the winning bamboo boat. |
| from Neverland. There's a sparkling "night sky", a | | | | There are also opportunities to kayak, snorkel and |
| television secreted in a treasure chest and lamps from | | | | explore on Castaway Cay. |
| barrels. Security is vital here, ensuring that the children | | | | The childrens' pools on a Disney cruise ship are pure |
| are safe and happy as they play games dressed up | | | | whimsy and fun. Mickey's Pool is the kiddie pool, only |
| as a princesses, pirates or villains. There is a computer | | | | 2-foot-deep with a smiling Mickey Mouse, and |
| lab with a kid-sized mouse, a Lego table for them to | | | | reserved for the swim-diaper set. Goofy's Pool is a |
| express their creativity, and a play area for climbing | | | | 4-foot-deep pool that features a portrait of Goofy on |
| and sliding. | | | | the bottom of the pool. There are also two whirlpool |
| The Oceaneers Lab for kids 8 to 12 is decorated in a | | | | spas where parents can relax while watching their |
| futuristic outer space theme complete with a | | | | kids. For the adults, the Quiet Cove Pool is open until |
| large-screen Nintendo and a huge Buzz Lightyear. | | | | midnight and is the perfect escape for guests who |
| There are numerous computer terminals so they can | | | | want to relax and enjoy the quiet. |