What a magical experience! At the time of this writing, this is the latest of the Disney line of cruise ships. We had previously sailed on the sister ship, the Wish, so we wanted to see how this one stacked up on our next voyage. We were not disappointed!
The biggest difference between the two (other than minor layout changes, restaurants, lounges, etc.) is how well the theme ties together. With Wish, there isn't much cohesion of the overall design and décor. With Treasure, though, it has a very distinct Aladdin feel about the entire ship.
Does that translate to the individually themed lounges? Oh, definitely not. But, it does keep the theming going in common areas and in the rooms more so than Wish does. It's hardly a negative critique, though, but more of an observation.
You will find the same level of Disney customer service on board, and this really does extend to the entire crew. I cannot say I found anyone who did not have a "Disney smile" or approach to customer experience that was anything but top notch!
The restaurants were all amazing, with very different options to offer!
* 1923 - Classic Hollywood style, with lots of artifacts and artwork throughout the dining area.
* Worlds of Marvel - Fun, interactive experience with several Marvel characters (on the screens) and experimental foods to try!
* Plaza de Coco - Mexican "Dia de los Muertos" themed restaurant with Coco-themed shows, live music, and matching cuisine.
This last one was my personal favorite, but in my defense, I am a huge fan of the movie Coco. They pay wonderful homage to it with the stage shows.
I cannot rank these, though, beyond preferences, because each one was fantastic in their own ways. They are very different dining experiences, and they should each be experienced in their own way.
The entertainment on board kept us busy, especially on 'at sea' days. Their "Broadway-style" shows live up to the billing, especially the Moana and Beauty & The Beast productions... not to be missed!
My only real gripe is the shopping. The main store (Mickey's Mainsail) doesn't have a huge selection and I couldn't really find anything there to bring in to the office to share. Minor complaint, but they also weren't flush with all sizes or merchandise. I'm also not sure why they have high-end retailers when more Disney stores or at least specialty Disney shops would have been far more appreciated.
The pools are fine for what they are ("kid soup," as my wife calls it). The real star of the pool deck is the Aquamouse, though. Similar to the one on Wish, it's a two-person-per-raft water slide, mostly enclosed, where you can watch a Mickey short on your way up to the drop. I love this idea and they executed it perfectly here, too!
I loved the expertly themed lounges, but none more than the Haunted Mansion! OMG we love that ride so much and they pay loving tribute to the attraction with this bar! Best part: it's not adult-only at all times, so you and your kids can enjoy spooky drinks both with and without alcohol together in a creepy environment!
Scat Cat's Lounge should have been so much more amazing than it was. I don't mean the design or execution, but the fact that... 1) it's adult-only, which... why?! 2) it's rarely not in use for a tasting event or closed for some other reason. I really wanted to hang out here more often listening to some piano jazz or the like, but alas... it never happened. Oh well.
Honestly, even with seven days, we didn't explore all of the ship. The kiddo LOVED the Oceaneer's Club (kids' club for the pre-tween crowd). We didn't get up to the Cove Club at all, nor the infinity pool in that region. We DID make plenty of use of the Hei Hei Café, though! If you enjoy your Starbucks or similar products, this is the stop for you. They have great coffee concoctions, even some with booze!
I could go on, but honestly, I'm clearly not the only one that fell in love with this cruise. I've spot-checked the other reviews and we all tend to say the same wonderful things. It's absolutely worth the cost and the experience is unmatched. read more