First Cruise- Wonder stateroom opinion

[KaystotheKingdom]

Hello! We are going on of first cruise ever and are going back and forth between deluxe inside and ocean view. The rooms in question are 1075 (inside) and 5010 (ocean view). We have 2 kids under the age of 5 that could sleep through a tornado, have no idea if any of us are likely to get sea sick, and walking doesn’t bother us. The cost savings between the rooms is a round trip flight for someone in our group.

what would you pick?

 

[laceltris3]

Hello! We are going on of first cruise ever and are going back and forth between deluxe inside and ocean view. The rooms in question are 1075 (inside) and 5010 (ocean view). We have 2 kids under the age of 5 that could sleep through a tornado, have no idea if any of us are likely to get sea sick, and walking doesn’t bother us. The cost savings between the rooms is a round trip flight for someone in our group.

what would you pick?

How many nights and what itinerary? If it's Caribbean or Bahamian, I would save the money and go with the inside. I'd definitely pick inside for a 3 or 4 night, and it's a toss up for a 7 night.

 

[Chrissy-Mickey]

We've been on the Wonder three times and I love inside staterooms! I love sleeping, and being woken up by daylight coming in through the window is not a positive for me.

When on sale, I on occasion shell out extra cash for a veranda, because private outside space has some value to us... but just a window adds nothing for us.

 

[Geomom]

Are there any oceanview on deck 2 available? Those tend to be cheaper than deck 5. We love the Oceanview rooms on deck 2.

 

[KaystotheKingdom]

How many nights and what itinerary? If it's Caribbean or Bahamian, I would save the money and go with the inside. I'd definitely pick inside for a 3 or 4 night, and it's a toss up for a 7 night.

its only 4 night from San Diego to Baja. Anything longer my husband was apprehensive about since we don’t know if we are “cruisers” haha

 

[Cheburashka]

The stateroom windows on the Wonder are not worth that much of a cost increase, unless you're sailing Alaska and the view is a big part of the cruise, which is not the case here. On a first-time, 4-night cruise you probably won't spend that much time in your room, anyway. We sailed in inside staterooms for our first two cruises, and had no problem with it at all. The rooms are just fine and they're not crazy cramped like inside staterooms on some of the other mass market cruise lines.

Save your money, and if you ever sail on the Dream class (Dream or Fantasy), choose an oceanview or verandah room, because the cost difference is much less when going up a category on the Dream class than on the Magic class. Also, most of the oceanview windows on the Dream class are much larger than the windows on the Magic class.

 

[RedHead0186]

I will add in some insight from my experience. It might not apply to you, so then you can ignore, but it's also something some might not think of. If anyone in your family gets anxious, or claustrophobic, you might want to consider the ocean view. My previous cruises had all been verandahs, and then in 2020 I did a inside stateroom (not DCL), and I was not a fan. I felt very closed in and didn't like not being able to see daylight. It was quite disorienting. As you can tell from responses, for most people this isn't an issue, but just something I wanted to note.

 

[o&smom]

Hello! We are going on of first cruise ever and are going back and forth between deluxe inside and ocean view. The rooms in question are 1075 (inside) and 5010 (ocean view). We have 2 kids under the age of 5 that could sleep through a tornado, have no idea if any of us are likely to get sea sick, and walking doesn’t bother us. The cost savings between the rooms is a round trip flight for someone in our group.

what would you pick?

For that price difference, I would go with the inside. Sometimes it is only a couple of hundred dollars between the two. We have mostly cruised in oceanview, but have booked inside with no hesitation.

 

[auntlynne]

 

[Cheburashka]

One of the selling points of Disney is the beauty of the ships. Sort of like the parks, wherever you look, you see a well decorated space.

Until you are on Deck 1. Lots of white painted metal. Not the lovely wood walls and trim. There’s a big step over in the hallway (actually a ramp). I felt like I was on a military ship.

We've seen into the Deck 1 cabins while delivering Fish Extender gifts and the cabins looked just like the others on the other decks (smaller windows for the oceanviews, but OP is considering an inside). The Deck 1 stateroom hallway was just like the others, except not as long because it doesn't run the whole length of the ship. The hallway decor is exactly the same as on other decks. None of the non-concierge stateroom hallways on the Wonder have "lovely wood walls". All of the Wonder's non-concierge hallways have white walls. The Dream class ships' hallways all have brown faux wood walls, but not the Magic's or Wonder's hallways. Below is a video clip that shows Deck 6 of the Magic, and that it has the white walls, as well as the occasional metal ramp to help people on wheelchairs get through the hall.

OP, here is a video tour of a deluxe inside stateroom on Deck 1 of the Magic (which is the Wonder's twin).

 

[auntlynne]

That definitely shows how a memory / perception can be so different than reality. I am so fond of Deck 5 that it may have skewed me for life.

Thanks for letting her know.

Ill remove my post.

 

[pascalspal]

For a first cruise - I would definitely go with an inside room. If you are unsure about cruising, it is a great way to save some money. Truth be told, you will be shocked how little time you will spend awake in your room. With two littles, the inside will be great for a nap. From what I have heard, for potential seasickness, lower on the ship is better as well as in the center of the ship. The inside stateroom fits that criteria to make you all as comfortable as possible if someone were to become motion sick.

The only reason you might want oceanview in my opinion is if you want to be able to see outside during a potential nap time when an adult is staying with the kiddos. If that is worth the price difference for you on the first cruise, then go for it. If you're apprehensive of spending more than you need to before you find out if you like cruising, then go with the inside!

Also if you choose inside, there is a channel on the TV that shows a camera view of the ocean from the front of the ship 24/7. You can use your tv as a window to the outside if you choose. Many times people keep this channel on and let the sunlight naturally wake them up, or to see outside during a kiddos nap time! Either way, I'm sure you will love the cruise.

 

[putitonthecard@roadrunner]

I will add in some insight from my experience. It might not apply to you, so then you can ignore, but it's also something some might not think of. If anyone in your family gets anxious, or claustrophobic, you might want to consider the ocean view. My previous cruises had all been verandahs, and then in 2020 I did a inside stateroom (not DCL), and I was not a fan. I felt very closed in and didn't like not being able to see daylight. It was quite disorienting. As you can tell from responses, for most people this isn't an issue, but just something I wanted to note.

You are so right. Not knowing if it is night or day can make some people crazy. Never an inside again. The window is well worth it and the kids will enjoy the view.

 

[OpieDoodle]

So for me I don't think I could handle an inside room on anything other than possibly the Dream/Fantasy (magic porthole to see outside). The inside rooms look so dark to me and while I love sleeping in the pitch black the lack of windows would take a hit on my mental health. I love in the mornings sitting near a window (on cruises I usually go for a balcony) and its really important to me.

Honestly you are rarely in your room so you may not notice.

 

[Gatrcruzer]

I took a look at the locations, and the 5th floor really puts you close to the kids clubs - if you think you will utilize them or the nursery, it might be worth paying the extra money. I think an inside is fine, but your room will not be very convenient for pretty much anything - 5th floor will be more centrally located. I'm not sure how much the cost of the flight is, but if it is only a couple of hundred dollars I would probably spring for the window (if it's a $500 or $1000 difference then no). There is something nice about being able to see the outside world, and the location is more convenient. Either way, hope you have a great trip!

 

[MomOTwins]

Oof, this is such a tough choice. 5010 is a much better location in terms of convenience (same level as the kids clubs, easy access to the lobby and dining), but if you end up having motion sickness, being that far forward can be rough. Also, it is right above the walt disney theater, so if your kids have an early bedtime (likely, with kids under 5), that might be unpleasant. 1075 is midship, but on the lowest level where you are pretty much stuck always using the elevators (which can get long waits) since you are so many levels down from the kids club and pool deck. Plus you often get engine noise that far down. And the inside rooms can be very claustrophobic--a little bit of natural light from a porthole is nice.

Are those really the only choices? I am leaning toward endorsing the ocean view, but if you could get a different floor so that you aren't right above the theater that would be ideal.