Each Disney Cruise Line ship comes with a variety of youth clubs for all ages. This includes a nursery for infants and toddlers, a club for school aged children, and a club exclusive to teens.
These Disney Cruise Line youth club offers childcare services so parents can enjoy all the adult offerings on board. But these clubs are more than just childcare, they're a way for kids to build life long friendships. Each kids club is given their own exclusive space on the cruise ships with activities planned just for these clubs which can also include character meet and greets.
My teenage son loved his experience at the teen club on our recent Disney Cruise, I was surprised at how many friends he made and how many activities he joined! Keep reading for the full breakdown on the Disney Cruise youth club offerings and why these clubs offer such cool experiences for kids plus an overview of our experience.
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Disney Cruise Line Youth Club Open Houses
All of the Youth Clubs, Disney’s Oceaneer Club, Disney’s Oceaneer Lab, Edge and Vibe, all offer open houses during the cruise which is the only time that guests of all ages are welcome into the clubs. You can tour the facilities during this time, ask questions, and register your kids.
The Disney Cruise Line app will show times but you can always count on Embarkation Day to be filled with open houses as parents and kids explore offerings and sign up their kids.
The first day activities are great for kids, especially tweens and teens, to participate in as they will often offer icebreaker events so kids can get to know each other.
Youth Club Disney Cruise Registration
You can pre-register your child for the nursery or the kids aged Oceaneer Club or you can register once on board your ship. Registration begins on Embarkation Day and takes place throughout the cruise.
Both children and parents must check in at the front desk for the Oceaneer Club. 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 the club. Parents are also invited to tour the facility, meet the counselors and learn more about the many activities offered.
No registration is needed for Vibe or Edge only for kids wanting to participate in the Oceaneer Club and Lab.
Reservations for “it’s a small world” nursery!
Space at “it’s a small world” nursery! is extremely limited so book your reservation as soon as your window becomes available. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis during the open house on Embarkation Day or anytime throughout your cruise.
Disney Cruise “it’s a small world” nursery!
- 6 months to 3 years old (or from 1 to 3 years old on Transatlantic, Hawaii and Panama Canal itineraries)
“it’s a small world” nursery! provides childcare for the youngest kids with opportunities to play games, make crafts, watch movies or nap. This nursery is inspired by the classic Disneyland “it's a small world” attraction featuring colorful patchwork of buildings, geometric shapes and painted landscapes inspired by Mary Blair’s iconic style.
Parents can also check on their kids unnoticed through a window in the nursery's main play area which is a neat way for parents to check in without alerting their little ones to their presence.
“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 “it’s a small world” attraction, filled with hidden interactive delights.
- A separate quiet room for naps.
What to Bring
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 children under 12 months of age are not permitted to bring any items other than pacifiers (without an attachment) into a crib.
Cost
Childcare at “it’s a small world” nursery! is available at an additional fee. Please note: the minimum reservation time is one hour. The fee to use the nursery is often around $9 per hour for one child.
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.
Disney Cruise Oceaneer Club/Lab
- 3 to 10 years of age and be fully toilet-trained
The Disney Cruise Oceaneer Club and Lab is meant for kids ages 3 to 10 and featuers two separate themed spaces. The Oceaneer Lab focuses on fun learning activities while the the Oceaneer Club is focused on Disney themed fun.
The Oceaneer Lab includes Disney character performances, Disney themed play areas, dress up, and interactive activities for all ages.
The coolest part of this club is the access kids have to Disney character meet and greets while there which makes the experience even more special for them.
Disney Cruise Youth Club for Tweens- Edge
- ages 11 to 14
Disney Cruise Line's Edge is the club exclusive for tweens. These hangout spaces include flat-screen TVs, computers and video games and daily guided activities. Some of the guided activities include ship wide adventures, movie trivia, pirate challenges, DJ spin off dances, photo booths, and more.
These clubs include a variety of amenities in their spaces such as:
- A colorful, illuminated dance floor for tween dance parties
- Karaoke machines for sing-alongs
- A separate room with a gaming console and flat-screen TV
- Photo booths for picture-taking fun
- Tablets for gaming
- Tables for arts and crafts
Though operating hours may vary, Edge is open daily, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM.
Disney Cruise Club for Teens- Vibe
- ages 14 to 17
Vibe is the hangout for teens! While it is a teens-only hangout, there are Disney Cruise Line counselors present but they definitely give teens their space.
The Vibe experience will look a bit different on each ship but the idea is the same to give teens the space to feel unrestricted and comfortable. Most Vibe clubs on each ship include:
- Multiple flat-screen TVs
- Video games
- Board games
- Tablets
- Arcade games
- Dance floors/karaoke machines
- DJ area so teens can spin and mix music
- Coffee bar serving a wide selection of beverages, including fruit smoothies and more.
On the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, Vibe includes its own exclusive sundeck that is only accessible to teens. The space features chairs and chaise lounges for tanning and splash pools, pop jets, and misters. The deck area also includes games like ping–pong, foosball and “old school” board games set on a giant checkerboard floor.
My 14 year old son had a blast making friends at the Vibe on our Disney Cruise on the Disney Dream. At first he was a bit hesitant and worried it would be “cheesy” but once he went, he never wanted to leave. During our cruise he made a ton of friends, played video games, and enjoyed their private sun deck.
The Vibe stayed open often until 1AM which my son loved. These clubs do give teens a sense of independence, especially since they have the freedom to come and go, that they really enjoy. He told me stories of how they played shuffle board, got ice cream, sang karaoke, and swam all night long. It was such a great experience for him!
The Hideaway- NEW Club for Teens/Young Adults
- Recommended for ages 18 to 20
The Hideaway is currently only available on the Disney Wish but this club features a third space for older teens and young adults.
The Hideway includes a dance floor and DJ booth in a retro-inspired space. This is a nice offering for teens and young adults are in that in between age on a Disney Cruise Ship. The Hideway can even be reserved by guests which is a neat feature.
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Disney Cruise Line provides different clubs for age ranges 6 months to 17 years. This includes childcare for the younger kids and events/activities for teens to enjoy.
Yes! A 13 year old can go to the Edge which is the Disney Club for tweens.
The nursery is for ages 6 months to three years, three years to 10 years for the kids club, 11 years to 13 for the tween club, and 14 years to 17 years for the teen club.
The only charge is for the nursery, there is no charge for the other activities.
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