Get On Board with Disney!
If you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure with a difference, then Disney Wonder is a hugely entertaining option. Read our review to see why!
BY HEJIRA CONVERY, KINDICARE
Calling all Disney princesses, little mermaids and members of the Mickey Mouse club!
We are super excited to report that the Disney Wonder cruise ship is now sailing in Australian waters, and if you’d love to dip your toe (or mouse ear) into the action, then read on!
KindiCare’s Founder and CEO, Benjamin Balk, has just returned from a six-night adventure on the Disney Wonder with his family, and as well as having the best time ever, he’s put together some inside info to help you enjoy the Disney Wonder experience as much as they did.
You’ll find Benjamin’s comprehensive Disney Cruise Guide here, but to whet your interest, here’s a quick wrap-up of Disney Wonder’s world-class facilities and many magical moments!
The first thing to know is that this Disney cruise offers great flexibility.
Kiwis can board the ship in Auckland, and there are three Australian ports where you can begin your Disney Wonder cruise: Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
There’s a lot of choice when it comes to length of trip, the accommodation you book and where you disembark – which is great when you’re deciding which package fits best with your family dynamic and budget.
Benjamin, his wife and two kids sailed from Sydney to Noumea, and there’s the option of disembarking in places like Hobart or Honolulu, but with a Disney cruise, the most important thing to know is that the ship is the destination!
There’s Disney-themed entertainment, recreation and dining everywhere you go, and with most of it included in your ticket, this is an on-sea adventure like no other!
Benjamin’s family was blown away by the shows and character appearances, with Frozen, A Musical Spectacular and meeting Mickey Mouse two big highlights of their time aboard, but there Is a lot to love about a Disney Wonder holiday.
For one thing, you don’t stay in a boring old cabin!
Instead, you book a stateroom (which could be an imaginative inside retreat, a totally deluxe suite, or something in between), and there’s a right royal choice with the dining as well.
Instead of hitting up one buffet, day after day, there are lots of different options for food and drink, and Disney’s unique rotational dining approach means you get to move through a variety of magical, Disney-themed restaurants, while keeping the same food and beverage crew.
And speaking of the crew, the 1,000+ people currently working on the Disney Wonder are absolutely amazing!
Their service is of the highest imaginable quality and everyone is smiling, because the Disney Wonder may just be the happiest ship on Earth (or at least Down Under)!
Special touches like fish extenders on your stateroom door, and photos with Disney characters make the cruise unforgettable.
And when you throw in things like Disney princess makeovers, fireworks at sea, deck parties, splash-tastic wet areas and childcare for your tiny tot or older kid, the whole Disney cruise experience promises to be really special.
If you’re interested, bookings are now open for the 2024/2025 Australian cruising season and just like your childcare search, it pays to be proactive!
You may pick up a great deal if you book a 2024/2025 cruise now, and whichever package you decide on, this cruise is a dream-come-true for Disney fans Down Under.
To deep dive into everything on offer, we recommend that you read our Disney Cruise Guide, and also this interview with Trent Hitchcock, who’s a Disney super fan and someone we can thank for bringing Disney Wonder to our waters!
