Who’s the leader of the pack in youth cruise entertainment? Of course it’s Disney Cruise Line!! Disney Cruise Line provides a ton of entertainment options for youth of all ages. The entire family can enjoy character greetings, live shows full of your favorite Disney characters, an arcade, and even fireworks at sea. First run Disney movies are shown onboard in the Buena Vista Theatre. On my most recent Disney Cruise guests were treated to a midnight screening of Oz: The Great and Powerful on the same night it opened in theaters across America (for free!!).
In addition to the family activities, youth have plenty of things to do with the new friends they are bound to meet onboard. Disney Cruise Line has designated areas and programs for four age groups. 
Children under age 3 can spend time in It’s a Small World Nursery on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy or Flounder’s Reef Nursery on the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. Children ages 3-12 have lots of activities planned for them in Disney’s Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab. Edge is specifically designated for youth 11-14 and Vibe is the teen hangout for youth 14-17. The Chill Spa (only on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy) offers treatments for all of the teens such as the Hot Chocolate Wrap or Ice Cream Manicure and Pedicure.
Disney’s youth program offers some of the longest operating hours at sea so adults will have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the amenities onboard. The youth activities counselors are trained to make sure your kids have the time of their lives on their cruise vacation. Next week, I will provide an in depth look into Disney’s Oceaneer Club.
Written by Shante Carson — Shante is a Disney Cruise Expert with over eight cruises taken on the Disney Dream, Disney Wonder, and Disney Fantasy. Bon Voyage! Shante is ready to help you plan your magical Disney Cruise vacation. Book your next vacation with Shante at 252-917-0497 or shante@destinationsinflorida.com.