Entertainment on the Disney Wonder Cruise Ship
The entertainment program at Disney Wonder includes special offers for the whole family to enjoy. Watch daily Broadway-quality live stage shows starring your favorite Disney characters at the Walt Disney Theater, and enjoy his premiere performances at the Buena Vista Theater.
Disney Cruise Line Character Experiences include Character Greetings, where children are invited to meet their favourite Disney Characters.
Character Greetings, where kids and adults can meet and greet Disney Characters, occur throughout the Disney Dream, both in designated places and during special surprise appearances. Share hugs with Snow White and Cinderella. Enjoy a hearty laugh or two with Goofy and Donald Duck. And collect one-of-a-kind autographs from the likes of the loveable, but scheming, chipmunks Chip 'n Dale.
A Disney Cruise Line cruise offers you what no others can—memorable experiences with Disney Characters. Although subject to change, Disney Characters you are likely to see during your cruise may include: Micky Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Chip & Dale, Goofy, Pluto, Max, Captain Hook, Peter Pan, Lilo, Stitch, Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Princess Aurora, Princess Tiana, Ariel, Captain Jack Sparrow, Dopey or Jake.The Buena Vista Theatre, one of 2 large-sized theatre spaces on the Disney Wonder, is a 268-seat cinema located at Deck 5, Aft that screens first-run movies—and digital 3-D movies—along with other popular films.
Recalling a luxurious movie palace during the golden years of Hollywood, the Buena Vista Theatre features decorative warm wood panelling, cosy red plush seating, a stage space and a red velvet curtain in the grand Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles of the 1930s and 1940s.
The theatre is great place to catch some of the latest motion picture releases. Show times occur throughout the day, so you can be sure to experience a flick or two during your cruise. Please check the Personal Navigator—Disney Cruise Line's daily newsletter detailing all there is to see and do—while onboard for a complete list of movies and show times.
The Buena Vista Theatre also occasionally hosts lectures featuring special guests.
The Walt Disney Theatre, one of 2 large-sized theatres on the Disney Wonder, is a 977-seat live performance venue that showcases original Disney live shows, in addition to first-run and digital 3-D movies—located at Deck 4, Forward.
Spanning an entire 3 decks on the ship, the Walt Disney Theatre provides a magnificent setting for the Broadway-caliber Disney live shows you will only find on the Disney Wonder. From heart-warming original Disney musicals to variety acts designed for the whole family in mind, the Walt Disney Theatre is home to some of the finest entertainment at sea.
he Walt Disney Theatre includes a 40-foot-wide proscenium stage, moveable backdrops and scenery, a state-of-the-art projection system for animated scrims and stage lifts, and the capacity for spectacular pyrotechnics. Additionally, the theatre includes the latest and greatest stage lighting rigging and a Dolby sound system.
Evoking the opulence and majesty of the elegant theatre palaces of yesteryear, the Walt Disney Theatre is bedecked in warm wood panelling, red plush seating, an expansive stage and a red velvet curtain in the grand Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles of the 1930s and 1940s.
The Walt Disney Theatre—in a cruise industry first—screens 3-D digital movies for your enjoyment. Equipped with the latest digital 3-D projectors, the theatre allows you to experience the fun and excitement of both new and classic films during your cruise. Additionally, the Walt Disney Theatre features special theatre effects, adding a fourth dimension to your Disney cruise movie-going experience.
In addition to original live entertainment, the Walt Disney Theater also hosts Disney movie premieres, allowing guests to enjoy movie premieres as they make their national debuts on land.
Cadillac Lounge is a 66-seat, vintage Cadillac-themed piano bar located on Deck 3, Forward in the Route 66 section on the Disney Wonder that features a full bar and nightly live music. Open from approximately 6:30 p.m. to midnight daily, Cadillac Lounge is off limits to Guests under 18 years of age after 9:00 p.m.
An intimate night-club, Cadillac Lounge recalls the glorious heyday of the Rat Pack at their peak in the late 1950s. Boasting luxurious dark wood walls, low-lit fibre optic city street murals, and custom chrome and alabaster headlight fixtures on the ceiling, the night-club provides a romantic setting for adults and couples looking to escape to a more relaxed and subdued environment. Overstuffed armchairs, large porthole windows and a bucket-seat bar add to the cosy setting.
The highlight of the venue is an authentic-looking Cadillac El Dorado grill that sits behind the teak wood dashboard bar. Designed by Walt Disney Imagineering in conjunction with General Motors, the automobile features working headlights. Additionally, decorative Cadillac Coupe de Ville tailfin accessories built into the walls and columns as well as illuminated red automobile lights create the illusion that you're sitting in an authentic vintage Cadillac car.
In keeping with the sophisticated 1950s theme, Cadillac Lounge features live piano music and guest vocalists nightly. Talented musicians perform classics from the likes of Duke Ellington and Cole Porter to Billy Joel and Elton John. Because show times vary daily, check the Personal Navigator—the Disney Cruise Line daily newsletter detailing all there is to see and do—for appearances and times while onboard.
Located on Deck 3 in front of Disney Wonder, Route 66 is part of a ship named after a historic thoroughfare and has three adult nightclubs and lounges, including WaveBands, Diversions and Cadillac Lounge. Route 66 is a grown-up fun route every night on the cruise, adorned with map-designed carpets, dusty signs, and old postcards.
Cove Café is an adults-only, 40-seat lounge located on Deck 9, Midship next to Quiet Cove Pool on the Disney Wonder. Open from approximately noon to midnight daily, Cove Café is a cozy spot providing both air-conditioned indoor seating and outdoor seating where adult Guests can unwind with a refreshing alcoholic beverage, gourmet coffee or snack.
The café provides magazines and books for reading, a large flat-screen television showcasing the latest in news and sports, and Internet access (available at an additional charge) for Guests looking to surf the Internet and check email while at sea.
Diversions is a 120-seat sports pub lounge located on Deck 3, Forward in the Route 66 area on the Disney Wonder. During the day, Diversions provides fun interactive games for the entire family in a relaxed setting. After 9:00 p.m., the lounge is a haven for adults looking to mingle over mixed drinks or participate in more adult-oriented games and activities.
Modelled after a contemporary sports pub, Diversions provides a cosy setting and friendly atmosphere where Guests can unwind during a non-stop adventure at sea. Savour a pint of your favourite beer at the bar and share a drink with a friend, or recline in a plush chair overlooking a large porthole window and watch the sun set with a glass of wine in hand.
Offering multiple big-screen televisions that broadcast a variety of live sports-related programming, in addition to popular non-sports-related entertainment, Diversions features wood gaming tables that include such popular classics as checkers, chess and backgammon.
Outlook Café on the Disney Wonder is a 65-seat, 2,500-square-foot indoor lounge located on Deck 10, Forward just above Cove Café. The venue offers a scenic retreat for Guests looking to enjoy a refreshing beverage while taking in spectacular seaside views via the floor-to-ceiling, curved glass windows.
Because hours of operation vary, check the Personal Navigator—the Disney Cruise Line daily newsletter detailing all there is to see and do—for specific dates and times while onboard.
Promenade Lounge is a 104-seat lounge located on Deck 3, Aft situated off the elevator lobby on the Disney Wonder. Open from approximately noon to midnight daily, Promenade Lounge is the perfect place for families to enjoy a refreshing beverage or snack, surf the Internet or partake in fun activities that occur throughout the day.
Adorned in wood panelling, sumptuous colours and chic yet comfortable furniture, Promenade Lounge offers a sophisticated Art Deco retreat for Guests to relax and unwind. Large porthole windows with seaside views add to the peaceful ambience, and the venue features big-screen televisions showcasing news and sporting events throughout the day and live music in the evening hours.
Surf the web or check your email at Disney Wonder's largest internet cafe. Open 24 hours a day, 16 computer terminals connect you to the outside world.
Signals is an adults-only bar on Deck 9, Midship located next to the Quiet Cove Pool on the Disney Wonder. Open from approximately noon to 9:00 p.m. daily, Signals is a cosy spot where Guests 21 years of age or older can unwind with a refreshing cocktail or snack.
Signals bar is decorated in nautical flags and features soft background music for your listening pleasure. Because it is located outside, it's a great place to catch up on your tan while enjoying a refreshing beverage.
WaveBands, located on Deck 3, Forward in the Route 66 area on the Disney Wonder, is a stylish club that resembles the interior of a transistor radio. During the day, WaveBands provides entertainment and fun interactive activities for the entire family. At night, the club caters to adults only, offering dancing, games, karaoke and 2 full bars serving mixed drinks.
Celebrating the history of music from the 1950s through the present, WaveBands looks like a giant working radio. Illuminated circuit boards and pulsating neon lightning bolts in the ceiling provide memorable mood lighting. Pillars resembling radio towers mingle with microphone lamps that hang delicately above tables. And decorative copper rings of cathode light create the spectacular illusion that waves of sound bounce back and forth amid the room in synchronised harmony.
In addition to plush booths and a vast array of table and chair set-ups for your comfort, the venue includes a stage space and dance floor for the many shows and activities that occur there daily.
WaveBands is host to a plethora of entertainment for Guests of all ages during the day and fun adults-only fare at night. Check the Personal Navigator—the Disney Cruise Line daily newsletter detailing all there is to see and do—for specific dates and times of the entertainment offerings while onboard. Entertainment can include Dance Parties, Krazy Karaoke and Match Your Mate.
Goofy's Pool, one of 3 freshwater pools on the Disney Wonder, is a pool designed for families located on Deck 9, Midship, open from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Because operating times do vary, please check the Personal Navigator—the Disney Cruise Line daily newsletter detailing all there is to see and do—once onboard for the most accurate times.
Goof around in this pool that features an adorable picture of Goofy on the pool floor. With a maximum depth of 4 feet, Goofy's Pool lets families interact and cool down with other families while onboard the ship.
Goofy's Pool includes a main central pool plus 2 whirlpool spas, perfect for parents looking to unwind and relax while keeping their children in full view. Adult supervision required for Guests under the age of 16.
The Goofy's Pool area includes an array of deck chairs, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Games and activities are hosted by Cast Members in the Goofy's Pool area at various times daily. Be sure to check the Personal Navigator once onboard for the most accurate activities schedule.
The Goofy's Pool area includes a state-of-the-art, jumbo 24-by-14-foot LED screen, Funnel Vision, atop the Forward funnel on Deck 9. Throughout the cruise families are invited to watch classic Disney animated or live-action movies poolside, such as Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Other programming—popular TV shows and major sporting and broadcast events—is available throughout the day. Check the Personal Navigator once onboard for the most accurate schedule and show times.
The Goofy's Pool area also features a stage area where many daytime deck activities and nighttime deck parties take place, including the Adventures Away! Sail-Away Celebration gala and the Pirates IN the Caribbean deck party. During such events, an automated floor slides out and seamlessly covers Goofy's Pool, allowing Guests more deck space to enjoy the festivities.