2 new ships - what must features should they plan into the design?

[hardis5]

With the wildfire of news confirming the intent to add to the DCL family of ships, what new feature should Disney include in the design of the new ships?

Some have mentioned larger capacity staterooms (6+). What about more teen/tween activity based areas (rock climbing, surfing, indoor sky-diving).

What attraction or feature will make these additions a must book ship?

 

[belac]

Bigger Pools

 

[DenLo]

Aren't these ships only 5000 tons larger? They definitely could use larger dining rooms. Tables within two feet of each other is a bit tight IMO. I too vote for larger pools.

 

[Disneykidsdad]

More accessible cabins.

 

[dreadpiraterose]

My understanding is that larger pools present a problem for ship stability. I recall reading that large top-heavy water like that can cause problems for cruise ships, which is why they are kept smaller and more shallow.

 

[dreadpiraterose]

With the wildfire of news confirming the intent to add to the DCL family of ships, what new feature should Disney include in the design of the new ships?

Some have mentioned larger capacity staterooms (6+). What about more teen/tween activity based areas (rock climbing, surfing, indoor sky-diving).

What attraction or feature will make these additions a must book ship?

I'd like magic band compatibility. I also wouldn't mind maybe two adult-sized compatible water slides/rides. Finally, I really have never liked the Enchanted Garden on the Fantasy. So better overall restaurant theming, with everything being as good as Animator's Palate, would be nice.

 

[mcd2745]

Bigger Pools

BINGO!

That's the number one thing. Along with that, figuring out a way to make it "feel" (acknowledging that there's always going to be a lot of people up there) less crowded up on deck - a difficult task for sure - is imperative.

One thing I do really like about the design of RCCL ships that I think they could incorporate something similar is their Royal Promenade. They could put the shops, some bars, the Vanellope sweet shop or something similar, Shutters, etc. all in one area.

 

[DnA2010]

More/bigger pools- that was the area we found severely lacking on teh Fantasy- none of the 3 of us (DD11, DH and I) got into what we called "kid soup" ie all the kids bobbing in their life jackets staring at the TV screen- eww!

 

[mevelandry]

Bigger pools and a cheaper adults only restaurant (15$/pp). (Asian???) We can afford Palo and Remy and will continue to dine there but I feel like other cruiselines have more specialty restaurants and that they are more affordable.

I also hope that the magical porthole will be in the inside staterooms.

 

[michellekcm]

An adults only area which isn't a walkway for everyone, to reduce the number of children walking through it (because, by then, my children will be old enough that I will actually be able to use the adult area without interruptions! )

 

[Dug720]

Bigger pools and a cheaper adults only restaurant (15$/pp). (Asian???) We can afford Palo and Remy and will continue to dine there but I feel like other cruiselines have more specialty restaurants and that they are more affordable.

I also hope that the magical porthole will be in the inside staterooms.

Remy sure. But Palo is right on par with what I am seeing for the same quality (taking NOT crepes and sandwiches) specialty dining on Celebrity.

 

[starvenger]

Specialty restaurants you can take your kids to.

 

[bethy]

Bigger pools or at least a higher number of pools and water play areas. More Disney magic in the MDR's. Most theming like Animator's palate and the Snuggly Duckling. One more cool activity for Teens.

 

[Mark D.]

Since the new ships aren't that much bigger than the Dream class, I wonder what they could leave out in order to make room for new stuff like indoor skydiving, rock walls, or maybe even a zip line of some sort.

 

[mevelandry]

I'd like to add: more non-alcoholic activities for adults! I feel like most activities involve drinking.

 

[Dug720]

Bigger pools and a cheaper adults only restaurant (15$/pp). (Asian???) We can afford Palo and Remy and will continue to dine there but I feel like other cruiselines have more specialty restaurants and that they are more affordable.

I also hope that the magical porthole will be in the inside staterooms.

Oh, and also, I'm all for Asian... As long as they have cooked non-swimming stuff there as well. Asian is so much more than nasty raw swimming things, contrary to what some people seem to think.

 

[Dug720]

Aren't these ships only 5000 tons larger? They definitely could use larger dining rooms. Tables within two feet of each other is a bit tight IMO. I too vote for larger pools.

When the dining rooms were designed, it was with the understand that it would be more cruise-traditional SHARED TABLES and there was more than 2 feet of space between them. The more people have demanded they get their own table, the closer the tables have gotten to each other.

 

[mevelandry]

Oh, and also, I'm all for Asian... As long as they have cooked non-swimming stuff there as well. Asian is so much more than nasty raw swimming things, contrary to what some people seem to think.

Not a fan of sushi either. I was thinking Dumplings, noodles, eggrolls, fried rice...

 

[Dug720]

Not a fan of sushi either. I was thinking Dumplings, noodles, eggrolls, fried rice...

Yeah, I have no problem if they want to have sushi on the menu for those into that. But for the love of all that is holy give those of us who don't eat seafood - cooked OR raw - some choices.

 

[DanceswithDisney]

A Casino is a MUST and Transgender bathrooms need to be included!