I have a confession to make: I’m a bit of a Disney fanatic. I’ve been to the parks over a dozen times, starting as young as a tiny tot with my most recent trip occurring just last month to celebrate the holidays (Old Hollywood style). I’m also a Disney entertainment junkie, D23 member and wannabe Disney content creator (if only I could master TikTok). But with all this fandom, there was one Disney experience I had yet to check off my bucket list: the infamous Disney cruise.

The Walt Disney Company’s Experiences division (which includes Disney Cruise Line) reportedly brought in a record-high $34.1 billion in topline revenue for 2024, and in 2025, it’s anticipating a 6 to 8 percent growth thanks in part to a flurry of new offerings being added to the cruise division lineup. The company currently has six ships in operation—Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish and Disney Treasure—with two new vessels on the horizon for 2025: Disney Destiny and Disney Adventure.

With all this buzz, I figured it was high time I experienced a Disney cruise myself. So, I gathered some of the biggest Disney fans I know—my boomer mom, my millennial sister and my adorable 6-year-old Gen Alpha nephew—and together, we took on the experience of a lifetime. If you’re considering a similar trip, here’s what you should know before booking.

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Three generations taking on a Disney cruise (and staying in a single stateroom)? Yep, you better believe we had thoughts.