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Sunday, March 20, 2016

Disney Cruise Line nursery information


“it’s a small world” nursery

“it’s a small world” nursery! consists of 3 distinct areas:
An acclimation zone, designed to help youngsters adjust to their new environment
A main play area featuring a 3D façade of the "small world" attraction, filled with hidden interactive delights
A separate quiet room for naps

A soft-surface floor traversed by a “river” is set up with colorful, kid-sized tables and chairs that allow toddlers to enjoy books, toys and games as Disney movies play on a large flat-screen TV. Here, your little ones can make new friends under the supervision of caring, highly trained counselors. Parents wishing to check on their children can even take a peek, unnoticed, through a window into the nursery’s main play area.

While activities at “it’s a small world” nursery! are unscheduled and will vary depending on your child’s mood, programs like movie time, story time, and arts and crafts projects will keep tots engaged and smiling from ear to ear.

As daily operating hours may vary, please check the Personal Navigator newsletter or Disney Cruise Line Navigator mobile app while onboard the ship.

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Reservations and Rates

Because space at “it’s a small world” nursery! is extremely limited, plan to book your child’s stay as early as possible.

Advance reservations are required and can be made online:
Up to 120 days ahead for Concierge and Platinum Castaway Club Guests
Up to 105 days ahead for Gold Castaway Club Guests
Up to 90 days ahead for Silver Castaway Club Guests
Up to 75 days ahead for all other Guests

Reservations can also be made on a first-come, first-served basis during the open house on Embarkation Day or anytime throughout your cruise.

Childcare at “it’s a small world” nursery! is available at the following rates:
$9.00 per hour for the first child
$8.00 per hour for any additional children in your family

Cancellations may be made without penalty 4 hours or more before your reservation time. No-shows will forfeit the entire cost of care for the time reserved while Guests who call to cancel fewer than 4 hours before their reservation time will forfeit half the cost of care.

Know Before You Go

Get important information on what to bring, policies regarding special needs children and other relevant details.

What to Bring

Disney’s trained counselors will be more than happy to feed or change your child.

If applicable, parents may bring the following when dropping off their child:
Baby food, formula or milk and bottles
Diapers or pull-ups and diaper wipes
Extra clothing
A baby blanket
Pacifier

Please note that in-stateroom babysitting services are not available.

Children with Special Needs
Children with special needs are welcome at “it’s a small world” nursery! While we are unable to offer one-on-one care, families are encouraged to speak with our Special Services team prior to arrival to discuss any questions or clarify participation guidelines.

Please note: Children must be at least 6 months old to sail. On cruises of 10 nights or more, children must be at least 1 year old.

Flounder’s Reef Nursery

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Two spacious rooms—one for active play and one for rest—allow tots to make new friends or recharge their batteries, all while being supervised by caring, highly trained counselors.
Amenities at your little one’s disposal include:
Baby swings
Books
Toys
Games
Quiet area, furnished with cribs
A television
A DVD player

While activities at Flounder's Reef Nursery are unscheduled and will vary depending on your child’s mood, programs like movie time, story time, and arts and crafts projects will keep little ones engaged and smiling from ear to ear.

As daily operating hours may vary, please check the Personal Navigator newsletter or Disney Cruise Line Navigator mobile app while onboard the ship.

Reservations and Rates

Because space at Flounder’s Reef Nursery is extremely limited, be sure to book your child’s stay as early as possible.

Advance reservations are required and can be made online:
Up to 120 days ahead for Concierge and Platinum Castaway Club Guests
Up to 105 days ahead for Gold Castaway Club Guests
Up to 90 days ahead for Silver Castaway Club Guests
Up to 75 days ahead for all other Guests

Reservations can also be made on a first-come, first-served basis during the open house on Embarkation Day or anytime throughout your cruise.

Childcare at Flounder’s Reef Nursery is available at the following rates:
$9 per hour for the first child
$8 per hour for any additional children in your family

Cancellations may be made without penalty 4 hours or more before your reservation time. No-shows will forfeit the entire cost of care for the time reserved while Guests who call to cancel fewer than 4 hours before their reservation time will forfeit half the cost of care.

Know Before You Go

Get important information on what to bring, policies regarding special needs children and other relevant details.

What to Bring 

Disney’s trained counselors will be more than happy to feed or change your child. If applicable, parents may bring the following when dropping off their child:
Baby food, formula or milk and bottles
Diapers or pull-ups and diaper wipes
Extra clothing
A baby blanket
Pacifier

Please note that in-stateroom babysitting services are not available.
Children with Special Needs 
Children with special needs are welcome at Flounder’s Reef Nursery. While we are unable to offer one-on-one care, families are encouraged to speak with our Special Services team prior to arrival to discuss any questions or clarify participation guidelines.
Open House 

At select times, Flounder's Reef Nursery features an Open House, when parents and children are welcome to participate in programs together. Please check the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app or Personal Navigator newsletter for specific dates and times.

Please note: Children must be at least 6 months old to sail. On cruises of 10 nights or more, children must be at least 1 year old.
Source: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/onboard-activities/list/youth-clubs/

Disney Cruise Line youth clubs

Here is a brief run down on the youth clubs and nurseries aboard each ship. Please let us know if you have further questions! We at Archer Luxury Travel are always here to help!

Registration, Check-In and More

You may register your child for Disney’s Oceaneer Club and Lab either at the terminal or once onboard your ship. You can also pre-register online.

Upon boarding the ship on Embarkation Day, both children and parents must check in at the front desk at Disney’s Oceaneer Club or Disney’s Oceaneer Lab. During this time, parents will fill out final paperwork and children will receive a Disney Cruise Line Youth Activities wristband, which grants them access to both Disney’s Oceaneer Club and Disney’s Oceaneer Lab. Parents are also invited to tour the facility, meet the counselors and learn more about the many activities offered. Please note that children must be fully toilet trained to be admitted to either facility.

Children with Special Needs
Children with special needs are welcome at Disney’s Oceaneer Club. While we are unable to offer one-on-one care, families are encouraged to speak with our Special Services team prior to arrival to discuss any questions or clarify participation guidelines.

Youth Activities Open House
Our Open House is an opportunity for Guests of all ages to participate in a variety of exciting activities hosted at Disney’s Oceaneer Club and Disney’s Oceaneer Lab throughout the cruise. During these Open Houses, both facilities will still be available for those looking to check their children into care. Please check the Personal Navigator newsletter or Disney Cruise Line Navigator app while onboard the ship for specific dates and times.

Onboard Clubs 

Disney’s Oceaneer Club

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Andy’s Room: Inside this colorful bedroom, the world of Disney·Pixar’s Toy Story comes to life. Kids can play with larger-than-life characters from the animated film, including Rex the dinosaur, Hamm the piggy bank and Mr. Potato Head. They can even crawl through a supersized Slinky Dog structure!

Pixie Hollow: Inspired by the popular film series, this whimsical space transports children to the magical world inhabited by Tinker Bell and her fairy friends. In this fanciful forest setting, play dress-up, work on individual craft projects, use kid-friendly computers and listen to stories.

Star Wars: Millennium Falcon (Disney Dream only): Join the Rebel Alliance! Kids can step inside the cockpit of Han Solo’s beloved starship and pilot the “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy” throughout the Star Wars universe. Capturing the excitement of the iconic film saga, this intergalactic play area also features arts and crafts, a large-screen TV that broadcasts Star Wars Rebel, and computer stations loaded with games from the Disney XD series.

Disney Infinity Game Room (Disney Dream only):Children can interact with a complete set of Disney Infinity characters—and with each other—at this high-tech play area inspired by the popular video game. Bringing virtual gaming into the real world, Disney Infinity Toy Box invites kids to take the place of their favorite character figures by standing atop a life-size Disney Infinity Base during gameplay. Children can even unlock exclusive Disney Cruise Line content to enjoy when playing Disney Infinity at home.

Monsters Academy (Disney Fantasy only): At this area based on Disney·Pixar’s Monsters, Inc., feast your eyeball on Mike Wazowski and an elaborately themed play structure, where kids can immerse themselves in the world of Monstropolis. The Academy also features computers with unique interactive games.

Explorer Pod (Disney Fantasy only): Here, children can explore the Nemo Sub—a scaled version of a submarine inspired by Disney·Pixar’s Finding Nemo. Bright blue and yellow and surrounded by a seascape, the sub features virtual environments for children to discover. Onboard, 16 interactive computer stations allow for fun-filled individual or group games.


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Kids Will Be Hooked!
In this truly magical setting, let your imagination soar: Dress up as your favorite princess or hero, play themed computer games, interact with Disney characters and enjoy a bounty of supervised activities throughout the day. Outfitted with “treasure chest” TVs, “barrel” lamps, hanging cargo nets, wooden planks and a glistening fiber-optic night sky, it’s Never Land like you’ve never seen it before!

Steer this way for all kinds of swashbuckling stuff:
A crow’s nest slide and rope bridge for intrepid explorers
The Captain’s Closet for wondrous dress-up play
A dance floor where kids can cut a rug
A stage for games and exciting character appearances
Multiple flat-screen TVs for Disney movies
A child-friendly computer lab with fun interactive games

Disney’s Oceaneer Club also hosts an array of delightful character-driven experiences. While subject to change, guided group activities may include:
Toy Story Boot Camp: Join Corporal Green and the Green Army Soldiers from the Disney·Pixar animated franchise for a fun-filled toy tour of duty.
So You Want to Be a Pirate? Train to be a pirate and come face to face with the fearsome Captain Hook!
Mouseketeers in Training: Put on your mouse ears, because it’s time for Mouseketeer training. Receive a special inspection from Mickey Mouse himself!

As daily operating hours and activities may vary, please check the Personal Navigator newsletter or Disney Cruise Line Navigator mobile app while onboard the ship.

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Andy’s Room: Inside this colorful bedroom, the world of Disney·Pixar’s Toy Story comes to life. Kids can feel toy-sized while playing with larger-than-life characters from the animated film, including Rex the dinosaur, Hamm the piggy bank and Mr. Potato Head. Andy’s bed towers 2 stories high and features a delightful Slinky Dog slide!

Pixie Hollow: Inspired by the popular film series, this whimsical space transports children to the magical world inhabited by Tinker Bell and her fairy friends. In this fanciful forest setting, play dress-up, work on individual craft projects, use kid-friendly computers and listen to stories.

MARVEL’s Avengers Academy: Swoop into the top-secret command post of S.H.I.E.L.D. Here, you’ll find the weaponry of some of your favorite Avengers—including Thor’s hammer, Captain America’s shield and Iron Man’s armor—plus computer games and arts and crafts. Surprise Super Hero visits are sure to bring out the aspiring young crime fighter in your child.

Mickey Mouse Club: In a room splashed with Mickey’s signature colors of red, yellow and black, kids can craft and play games on Mickey Mouse ear-shaped tables. The Club also features Goofy Gears, a wacky, large-scale wall game powered by spinning magnetic gears.


Disney’s Oceaneer Lab

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Media Room: Kids can kick back in beanbag chairs and watch movies, play video games or even read a book. This expansive play area is also where food is served and fun-filled activities take place throughout the day.

Animator's Studio: Designed as a working animation studio, this room allows children to create original hand-drawn art or learn how to sketch their favorite Disney characters. Kids can even design and bring to life computer-animated characters!

The Wheelhouse: Featuring numerous computers and large, high-definition LCD screens, this space gives young rapscallions the chance to hunt for lost treasure in Tides of Fortune, a Pirates of the Caribbean multiplayer game exclusive to Disney Cruise Line. Navigator simulators even let young buccaneers steer a ship through the mysterious waters of the Caribbean!

Craft Studio: Youngsters seeking a more tactile experience can unplug from technology and head to this studio to create hands-on arts and crafts.

Sound Studio (Disney Fantasy only): Dedicated to budding young musicians, this interactive area on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy lets children who appreciate music create their own.
Playmation (Disney Dream only): Young superheroes-in-training can gear up at this state-of-the-art play space and experience the new Playmation game system that lets them team up with Marvel’s The Avengers! Thanks to wearable gear that interacts with movement and the environment, kids are invited to complete missions, battle villains and save mankind—all while out at sea!

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Junior space rangers will love exploring this interactive space-themed environment with multiple rooms and areas.

Planetary orbs, twinkling fiber-optic “stars,” a larger-than-life Buzz Lightyear and lovable Little Green Men create an otherworldly atmosphere punctuated with pops of neon.

Here, kids can participate in wacky science experiments, fun character experiences, sing-alongs, sports challenges and more. Pull up a beanbag and watch Disney movies or play video games on a jumbo plasma screen, or game on one of 10 individual terminals. Tap into your imagination with construction building sets and even build new friendships while Mom and Dad are in their own orbit.

Disney’s Oceaneer Lab aboard the Disney Wonder features:
A child-friendly computer lab
A science lab
A reading area
A lounge area with beanbags
Multiple flat-screen plasma TVs
Ongoing Disney movies
Educational toys and games

Kids can also enjoy a variety of guided activities throughout the day. Although subject to change, group activities at Disney’s Oceaneer Lab may include:
Ratatouille Cooking School: Join an elite cookie chef and learn how to make chocolate-chip cookies fit for Remy himself!
Animation Antics: Kids explore the history of animation and learn trade secrets as they draw one of their favorite Disney characters and create their own flipbook to take home.
Stitch’s Great Adventure: Several of Dr. Jumba Jookiba’s genetic experiments were set loose in the Oceaneer Lab by accident! Help Stitch as he tries to capture them before they cause all sorts of trouble.
Piston Cup Challenge: Drivers build race cars using bars of soap, ensuring good clean fun and high-octane laughs in this activity based on the Cars movie franchise.

As daily operating hours and activities may vary, please check the Personal Navigator newsletter or Disney Cruise Line Navigator mobile app while onboard the ship.

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Captain’s Workshop: Kids can kick back and watch movies, play video games or even read a book. With computers, nautical maps, maritime instruments and original buccaneer-style artwork, this expansive play area is where food is served and fun-filled activities take place throughout the day, including Super Sloppy Science with Professor Make-O-Mess and Anyone Can Cook-Cookies.

Animator's Studio: Designed as a working animation studio where Disney props and books line the walls, this room allows children to create original hand-drawn art or learn how to sketch their favorite Disney characters. With the help of a youth counselor, kids can even design and bring to life computer-animated characters!

Navigation Game Station: This space is all about technology. Featuring numerous computers and large, high-definition LCD screens, it gives young rapscallions the chance to hunt for lost treasure in Tides of Fortune, a Pirates of the Caribbean multiplayer game exclusive to Disney Cruise Line. Navigator simulators even let young buccaneers steer a ship through the mysterious waters of the Caribbean!

Craft Studio: Youngsters seeking a more tactile experience can unplug from technology and head to this studio to create hands-on arts and crafts.

Edge

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Located inside the Forward Funnel on Deck 13, this ultra-cool retreat is laden with high-tech amenities tweens will love.

Movable modular furniture, cushy beanbags and different areas invite tweens to make the space their own, while color-pop lighting, floor-to-ceiling windows and tables with built-in computer screens create a stimulating atmosphere for creative play, under the supervision of helpful Disney counselors. Portholes and wallpaper printed with geometric Mickey heads lend a further splash of whimsy. Periodically, you can even see riders on the AquaDuckwaterslide whiz by!

Edge is a haven for electronic fun, including:
A colorful, illuminated dance floor for tween dance parties
Music listening stations
Karaoke machines for lively sing-alongs
Notebook computers for gaming
A separate room with a Wii® gaming console and flat-screen

On the Disney Dream, a state-of-the-art video wall spans over 18 feet wide and almost 5 feet high. Comprised of 18 individual LCD screens, the video wall acts as a giant screen; its separate screens can even be divided in any combination to accommodate different-sized video feeds!

On the Disney Fantasy, 2 extra-large LCD screens sync together as one for an expansive viewing experience.

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Kick back and hang out in a common lounge area with a flat-screen TV, comfy couches and ottomans. Or get a load of the latest video games or play board games with new pals at this activity center located on Deck 2, Midship.

At Edge, you’ll find all kinds of entertainment, including:
A kid-friendly computer lab
Video gaming stations
Tables for arts and crafts
A 103ʺ flat-screen plasma TV for watching Disney movies
Karaoke machines loaded with pop hits and Disney favorites

A basement-inspired feel lets tweens feel instantly at home as they enjoy both free-form and structured activities with kids their own age, from impromptu karaoke sessions and tween dance parties to special themed nights.

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Kick back and hang out in a common lounge area with a flat-screen TV, comfy couches and ottomans. Or get a load of the latest video games or play board games with new pals at this activity center located on Deck 9, Midship.

At Edge, you’ll find all kinds of entertainment, including:
A kid-friendly computer lab
Video gaming stations
Tables for arts and crafts
A 103ʺ flat-screen plasma TV for watching Disney movies
Karaoke machines loaded with pop hits and Disney favorites

Here, tweens feel instantly at home as they enjoy both free-form and structured activities with kids their own age, from impromptu karaoke sessions and tween dance parties to special themed nights.

Vibe

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Vibe aboard the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy has the look and feel of a hip urban night spot, with multiple areas, a secret entrance and its own outdoor deck space. Its plush interior boasts sleek design, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and movable modular furniture that invites teens to get situated in style.

Vibe's hangout central is its high-tech media room, where teens can watch movies or play video games on a 103ʺ LCD screen with digital surround sound. Comfortable, plentiful seating makes this gathering place your home theater away from home.

In a separate stage area, talent shows, karaoke contests and dance competitions let teens own the spotlight. A dance floor and video wall set the stage for day-and-night dance parties, and aspiring DJs can even spin and mix tracks! For a more mellow experience, recline in your own built-in oval wall pod and game or watch a movie on a personal video screen.

To ensure that Vibe remains a space that's just for them, teens must present a special coded Key to the World card to access the lounge.

Catch Some Rays
Vibe’s outdoor sundeck at the ship’s bow lets teens work on their tan without ever having to leave their private club. Retro-mod chairs and chaise lounges beckon sunbathers while splash pools, pop jets and misters help teens maintain their cool. Deck games such as ping–pong, foosball and “old school” board games set on a giant checkerboard floor offer further amusements.

Get a Mani–Pedi
Pamper yourself at Chill Spa, where Guests ages 13 to 17 can indulge in an array of beauty services designed just for teens, including facials, massages, manicures and pedicures.

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Vibe aboard the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder is designed to resemble a laid-back urban loft or college dorm rec room. Mismatched furniture and eclectic bric-a-brac create a relaxed atmosphere where teen cruisers will feel instantly at home while enjoying both free-form and structured activities. Plush couches, comfy overstuffed chairs and beanbags allow them to configure the space to their liking, while a dance floor and bar area offer opportunities for mingling.

At Vibe, there’s always something to do, with:
Multiple flat-screen TVs
DVD players
Video games
Board games
Music listening stations

A jumbo LCD screen with digital surround sound invites teens to gather ’round for video games or movies. And with teen dance parties, karaoke competitions and games that promote group interaction, they’ll have the chance to cut loose and show off!

source: https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/onboard-activities/list/youth-clubs/