What Is One Thing You Would Change About DCL?

[DCLMP]

The biggest problem with this is the ships themselves. The amount of space for adults would not increase- but the demand would increase exponentially on an adults only cruise.

Can you imagine how packed the adults only pool would be? Or the adult bar areas?

Is there that many Disney adults? An adult only cruise seems a little weird. Like maybe it's time to grow up. I don't know we cruised Disney for the kids. I would only cruise DCL without kids to be around other kids and families for the family vibe. Cruising with a bunch of adults standing in line to get pictures with Mickey and hanging out in kids clubs is kind of odd in my opinion.

 

[RedHead0186]

Is there that many Disney adults? An adult only cruise seems a little weird. Like maybe it's time to grow up. I don't know we cruised Disney for the kids. I would only cruise DCL without kids to be around other kids and families for the family vibe. Cruising with a bunch of adults standing in line to get pictures with Mickey and hanging out in kids clubs is kind of odd in my opinion.

Except for my first DCL cruise (when I was in high school) all my DCL cruises have been as an adult. I don't how how many Disney adults are out there but I'm one of them!

I pick DCL (over other cruise lines) for the ambiance, service, and Disney magic. I don't see anything odd or weird about that. Everyone's entitled to their own opinions and choices, but I don't understand why we need to call the choices and opinions of those we don't align with as "weird" or "odd."

 

[dreamer17555]

Is there that many Disney adults? An adult only cruise seems a little weird. Like maybe it's time to grow up. I don't know we cruised Disney for the kids. I would only cruise DCL without kids to be around other kids and families for the family vibe. Cruising with a bunch of adults standing in line to get pictures with Mickey and hanging out in kids clubs is kind of odd in my opinion.

To answer your question- yes, there are quite a few Disney adults out there. Happy to be one of them.

As for finding it “weird,” I guess everyone’s tolerance for other people’s harmless joy varies. Personally, I moved past feeling the need to judge what makes others happy sometime after middle school but hey, we all "grow up" at our own pace.

 

[Kit Jackson]

I had mentioned this in the past and I am not sure if it has been mentioned here,
An adults only cruise (18 and up)

It could be done during a time of the year most kids are in school and I think it would be a big success.

I know Disney cruises are mostly for family's however my wife and I never had children and we have nothing against them. With that said we have been on fourteen, seven day cruises and I think it would be a lot of fun.

I love this idea.

The biggest problem with this is the ships themselves. The amount of space for adults would not increase- but the demand would increase exponentially on an adults only cruise.

Can you imagine how packed the adults only pool would be? Or the adult bar areas?

Yes, except you would gain all of the spaces that are usually reserved for people under the age of 18. I remember reading that one of the ships had an under 18 Star Wars area that looked fantastic.

Disney makes a ton on all those 3/4/5th guests in the same cabins since they offer very little discount off the 1st/2nd guest fare. (Unlike every other cruise line where xtra guests in the same cabins are seriously discounted)

And on an adults only cruise you would have significantly less 3/4/5 guests since most adults are not going to share a single cabin.

I am confused and hoping you explain this. Is the concern that Disney charges extra for each guest? I shared a cabin with a friend. It was just the two of us in the cabin, but it could sleep 4. If there had been two other people, would the cabin have cost more? When you say most adults are not going to share a single cabin, I think that would depend on the travel party. If the adults are a romantic couple, they would probably share a cabin. I could also picture two friends sharing a cabin.

So the economics just make zero sense for Disney. And that’s before you consider how many less stuffed animals and shirts and toys, etc they would sell that week.

Adults would totally buy stuffed animals and merch for themselves and/or possibly younger relatives (cousins, nieces, nephews, significantly younger siblings if it was a friends trip).

Here’s the thing- if DCL did a rare, adults only sailing with a fun name and made it an annual thing, it would sell out before it even got to Gold status (especially if it’s a seven-night or longer cruise). They could charge pretty much whatever they want and people would still book it.

The first week of September would be the perfect time since those sailings are already very adult heavy, with way fewer third and fourth guests in each room.

They’d just need to add something special, like a guest speaker. Maybe an Imagineer, a Broadway performer, or someone similar. If they did that, people would absolutely pay the premium and the sailing would still sell out fast.

They’d also make way more on alcohol sales, and they could release exclusive merch just for the adult only cruises that would fly off the shelves (and if anything doesn’t sell, you can try to sell it the following year)

I have an idea for another special thing they could add. Rare characters. If they have the costumes in the park, they could in theory load one onto the ship. I'm not sure what the target demographic or age range would be, but I am sure they could figure out something. Any characters from Disney Renaissance movies or the Disney Afternoon shows would appeal to Millennials. Robin Hood would appeal Gen-X and Millennials. Add in some characters that aren't normally on the ships, like the mice from Cinderella, Marry Poppins, Bert, and a penguin or other characters for Boomers and/or people who love the classics.

 

[imbelle]

Is there that many Disney adults? An adult only cruise seems a little weird. Like maybe it's time to grow up. I don't know we cruised Disney for the kids. I would only cruise DCL without kids to be around other kids and families for the family vibe. Cruising with a bunch of adults standing in line to get pictures with Mickey and hanging out in kids clubs is kind of odd in my opinion.

You're not going to get many amens on a forum populated by Disney adults, LOL!

Personally, I think it's weird that people get emotionally invested in "their" sports team, wear team jerseys, yell and scream at games, etc, when they have no personal connection to any of the players. But hey, everyone needs a hobby.

 

[DCLMP]

To answer your question- yes, there are quite a few Disney adults out there. Happy to be one of them.

As for finding it “weird,” I guess everyone’s tolerance for other people’s harmless joy varies. Personally, I moved past feeling the need to judge what makes others happy sometime after middle school but hey, we all "grow up" at our own pace.

I guess the question is there enough of you guys to fill cruise ships. I was responding to a post about adult only cruises. To keep it in context I think most people associate Disney with children and families. For the record I stop getting offended by other peoples opinions sometime around first grade.
I like the family vibe on DCL if I cruse DCl without kids it would be for that reason only.

 

[DCLMP]

Except for my first DCL cruise (when I was in high school) all my DCL cruises have been as an adult. I don't how how many Disney adults are out there but I'm one of them!

I pick DCL (over other cruise lines) for the ambiance, service, and Disney magic. I don't see anything odd or weird about that. Everyone's entitled to their own opinions and choices, but I don't understand why we need to call the choices and opinions of those we don't align with as "weird" or "odd."

There is absolutely nothing wrong with that, but I do believe having all adults on a cruise ship changes the dynamic. You obviously enjoy DCL with all the families and kids so why change a good thing? To clarify I said in my opinion its odd and that was in reference to ADULT only cruises.

 

[Girl of the South]

#TeamPeterPan!!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I am confused and hoping you explain this. Is the concern that Disney charges extra for each guest? I shared a cabin with a friend. It was just the two of us in the cabin, but it could sleep 4. If there had been two other people, would the cabin have cost more?

Yes, it does. Each person has a cost.

Oceanview room with 2 adults

Oceanview room with 3 adults

 

[jwalk03]

I love this idea.

Yes, except you would gain all of the spaces that are usually reserved for people under the age of 18. I remember reading that one of the ships had an under 18 Star Wars area that looked fantastic.


I am confused and hoping you explain this. Is the concern that Disney charges extra for each guest? I shared a cabin with a friend. It was just the two of us in the cabin, but it could sleep 4. If there had been two other people, would the cabin have cost more? When you say most adults are not going to share a single cabin, I think that would depend on the travel party. If the adults are a romantic couple, they would probably share a cabin. I could also picture two friends sharing a cabin.


Adults would totally buy stuffed animals and merch for themselves and/or possibly younger relatives (cousins, nieces, nephews, significantly younger siblings if it was a friends trip).



I have an idea for another special thing they could add. Rare characters. If they have the costumes in the park, they could in theory load one onto the ship. I'm not sure what the target demographic or age range would be, but I am sure they could figure out something. Any characters from Disney Renaissance movies or the Disney Afternoon shows would appeal to Millennials. Robin Hood would appeal Gen-X and Millennials. Add in some characters that aren't normally on the ships, like the mice from Cinderella, Marry Poppins, Bert, and a penguin or other characters for Boomers and/or people who love the classics.

Yes- they charge for every guest. So if you had a 3rd and 4th person in the cabin the price would have been ~75% more than what you paid for the exact same cabin. (Not quite double because the 3rd & 4th guest price is slightly discounted) but on many other cruise lines you can book a 3rd & 4th guest for significantly less (sometimes even free!) but that is not the case with Disney.

So if your fare was $2000 with 2 adults sharing a cabin it would be $3500 with 4 people in the same cabin. (These numbers are made up but you get the idea.)

 

[insureman]

Is there that many Disney adults? An adult only cruise seems a little weird. Like maybe it's time to grow up. I don't know we cruised Disney for the kids. I would only cruise DCL without kids to be around other kids and families for the family vibe. Cruising with a bunch of adults standing in line to get pictures with Mickey and hanging out in kids clubs is kind of odd in my opinion.

Have you been on a transatlantic? It's got to be 90% adults. We used to go with our girls but they're both teachers now and don't have flexible vacation time so we go by ourselves. We like the quality and service DCL offers. Cruise number 32 in September, Norway fjords, cruise 33 bahamas in February.

 

[Disneyworldlocal]

Is there that many Disney adults? An adult only cruise seems a little weird. Like maybe it's time to grow up. I don't know we cruised Disney for the kids. I would only cruise DCL without kids to be around other kids and families for the family vibe. Cruising with a bunch of adults standing in line to get pictures with Mickey and hanging out in kids clubs is kind of odd in my opinion.

My wife and I ( currently 54 ) have been on 4 total cruises. All DCL
Cruise 1 - 4 adult couples in our group
cruise 2 - 5 adult couples in our group
Cruise 3 - 2 adult couples
Cruise 4 2 adult couples 1 62 year old aunt
And two adult children
Cruise 5. ( August 29th ) 2 adults 2 adult children.

DCL can be for adults only cruises and DCL is the only cruise line we will cruise on