Dry Dock Brings More Magic to the Disney Wonder

Jason · January 26, 2007

Source: Disney Cruise Line

Something New For Every Member of the Family Ã¢â‚¬â€œ

Toddler Splash Zone, Jumbo LED Screen, Spa Enhancements and Luxurious Upgrades to Adult Pool

CELEBRATION, Fla. -- One of the most magical ships afloat has received an extra dose of pixie dust. Following two weeks in dry dock this October, the Disney Wonder now offers more options for adults, children and families that further enhance the personalized vacation experience Disney Cruise Line is known for providing its guests.

The changes are hard to miss, especially on the pool decks: whimsical additions were made to the Mickey Pool, major entertainment offerings were unveiled at the Goofy Pool, and a splash of upscale elegance was added to the adult-only Quiet Cove pool area. Other modifications have been made to the onboard conference rooms, the Vista Spa & Salon and youth activity spaces.

New For Kids of All Ages

During dry dock something new was added for children of all ages -- including the youngest set of cruisers -- toddlers. An extension to the Mickey Pool on deck 9 is designed specifically for children not yet toilet trained and in swim diapers. Reminiscent of Mickey's sorcerer hat, the 385-square-foot toddler water-play pool features star- and moon-shaped interactive fountains and splash zones.

At Oceaneer Lab (ages 8-12), a new computer simulator allows children to see what it's like to steer the Disney Wonder in and out of various ports of call. The simulator is built into a replica of the ship's bridge, complete with giant video screens that provide a panoramic view of the ports -- similar to the view from the actual ship's bridge.

Oceaneer Club (ages 3-7) expanded on its Neverland theme by revamping the Captain's Closet dress-up area, creating more space for hands-on, interactive activities for the children along with additional PlayStation and computer stations for individual play.

New Family Fun

Disney Wonder guests can now enjoy poolside movies on a brand-new, state-of-the-art jumbo LED screen affixed to the forward funnel on deck 9. At the Goofy Pool (family pool area), families can gather and watch classic Disney animated or live-action movies on the giant 24-by-14-foot screen. Other programming is also available -- such as popular TV shows and major sporting and broadcast events -- and the 336-square-foot screen greatly enhances outdoor entertainment and deck parties in and around the Goofy Pool area.

New Adult Activities

At the Vista Spa & Salon, guests will find three specifically designed spa villas -- complete with an indoor spa treatment suite connected to a private outdoor verandah with personal hot tub, open-air shower and luxurious chaise lounge. With incredible ocean vistas and warm tropical breezes, the new treatment suites provide guests with a romantic getaway into a tranquil oasis without leaving the ship.

As part of the Vista Spa expansion, the fitness center has doubled in size, providing space for more exercise equipment, an area for spinning classes and private salons for Pilates instruction and one-on-one beauty and fitness consultations. The Vista Spa & Salon is an area reserved exclusively for adults aboard the Disney Wonder. The expansion adds an additional 1,700 square feet to the fitness center, bringing the total size of the Vista Spa to 10,700 square feet.

Adjacent to the Vista Spa, the Quiet Cove adult pool underwent a makeover and now features waterfalls cascading from the two hot tubs, and teak deck and lounge chairs with plush cushions that line the pool. Guests visiting the Quiet Cove pool will find a peaceful respite that looks and feels like an outdoor extension of the Vista Spa.

New for Business Travelers

The Peter Pan, Fantasia and Steamboat Willie conference rooms on deck 2 were transformed to rival any meeting space on land. A combination of warm wood tones mixed with Disney nostalgia, each conference room now contains state-of-the-art business presentation tools, complete with LED flat-screen TVs. The meeting space also hosts a business center, individual computer stations and a refreshment bar. In addition, business travelers will find more Wi-Fi Internet stations inside the popular adult coffee bar, Cove CafÃƒÂ©, located on deck 9.