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The Mickey Pool aboard the Disney Wonder in the Bahamas / Photo: Chrissy Pierce

One of the best things about taking a cruise vacation is the activities aboard the ship. Even if you decide to forego the shore excursions, there is so much to do that you will not be bored. In addition to the meals, which are an amazing dining experience activity all in itself, the other activities are endless.

Great Shows
Disney offers either currently showing Disney movies or first-run movies that have not been released yet in theaters, and all of this in the Buena Vista Theater found on Deck 5, Aft.

The large 977-seat Walt Disney Theater provides musicals and other live shows on Deck 4, Forward.

Character Greetings
See some of your favorite Disney characters, including Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, and all the princesses throughout the ship and throughout the cruise. Going to Castaway Cay, Disney's private island? Join Chip 'N Dale, Lilo and Stitch, and other characters near the post office and around the beach and stage area.  Purchase your own Disney autograph book and special pen from the gift shop aboard the ship, and be ready for the amazing autographs to complete your collection. Check your Personal Navigator, the daily events newsletter, for locations and times of appearances.

Pools
Enjoy lounging in a chair poolside napping or reading the latest and greatest novel, relaxing in a hot tub next to a swimming pool, or taking a dip to cool down and refresh yourself.
Goofy's Pool is a family-friendly 4-foot deep pool located on Deck 9, Midship.
Mickey's Pool is a child-friendly 2-foot deep pool located on Deck 9, Midship.
Quiet Cove Pool is an adult's only pool with 2 adult's only hot tubs located on Deck 9, Forward.

Deck Parties
The Adventures Away! Sail-Away Celebration dance party sets the mood for your cruise on the day of embarkation, located on Decks 9 and 10, Midship at Goofy's Pool, which is transformed into a stage.
Pirates IN the Caribbean deck party celebrates the pirate-themed day and concludes with a fireworks show in the middle of the Caribbean sea over the Disney Wonder, the only fireworks show allowed at sea.

Nightclubs and Lounges
Looking for a casual quiet hangout for adults only? Or want a lively nightclub with cool refreshing drinks and great dancing music? Disney has not forgotten hangouts for families to participate in games and other activities. There is something to do in one of the 7 hot spots on the ship for couples and families.

Wide World of Sports Court
Located on Deck 10, Forward, this outdoor area offers basketball and volleyball courts and views of the Caribbean.

Teen and Children Youth Programs
If you are looking for a safe and fun place for your little ones while you enjoy private time with your significant other, or your kids want the chance to play in a world created just for them, with new friends waiting to be made, the youth programs on your Disney cruise are unparalleled.  On Embarkation Day, you and your child will become registered and your child will be provided with a wrist band they will wear during the entire cruise. This is used to easily identify your child, and must match your wrist band in order to check them in and out of their respective program. A pager is provided to you and you are free to move about the ship, knowing that when you receive a page, your child has asked to be picked up. Soda and snacks are served in each of the programs, and are complimentary.

Flounder's Reef Nursery, located on Deck 5, Aft, will provide a safe and nurturing environment for your little one age 3 months to 3 years. You deserve a quiet evening out, and you can trust the secure measures taken to keep your child safe and happy.
Oceaneer Club, located on Deck 5, Midship, is open from 9:00 a.m. to midnight for ages 3 to 7, and will take your little one to dinner if you have your own special evening planned at Palo. With dances, a treehouse with slides, movies, games, computers, and other activities, they won't want to leave. They even watch your children if you want to go ashore for an excursion and leave the kids in a safe place.
Oceaneer Lab, located on Deck 5, Midship, is open from 9:00 a.m. to midnight for ages 8 to 12, and provides the latest computers, video games, science , cooking, and art projects, and group activities.
Aloft, located on Deck 11, Midship, is the pre-teen and teen center that provides age-appropriate activities and a hang out for your older ones.

Spa
The Vista Spa & Salon, operated by Steiner of London, is located on Deck 9, Forward. Here you will be pampered with a multitude of singles and couples relaxation activities, including massages, aromatherapy steam room, hair cuts and styling, facials, herbal wraps, manicures, pedicures, and more.

Fitness Center
The adults-only Fitness Center, located on Deck 9, Forward, offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment and a view of the ocean. Personal trainers are available for a fee, but the water, towels, and IPod Shuffle are complimentary during your work out.

Shuffle Board/Ping Pong, and Running Track
You can find shuffle board and the running track on Deck 4 and play ping pong on Deck 9.

Arcade
Quarter Masters is THE cool place for kids, teens, and adults to play the latest and greatest video arcade games.  Credits are loaded onto the designated Key to the World card, which is swiped to use the games. The arcade is located on Deck 9, Midship.

Studio Sea
A family-friendly entertainment center provides a place for singing, dancing, and playing games. A full bar is available for your's and your children's favorite drinks. Studio Sea is located on Deck 4, Midship.

Shopping
Duty-free shopping, including the latest jewelry, fashion, and alcohol means you will find great deals without having to leave the ship. Looking for that toothbrush you forgot to pack, swim wear, or a multitude of souvenirs to commemorate your vacation of a lifetime? Gift shops are located on Deck 4, Midship and Deck 3, Forward. Use your Key to the World card to charge purchases right to your room.

Lounging around
Most important, being on a cruise means it is your time to relax. The ship boasts lounge chairs and tables scattered nearly everywhere for your to relax, nap, read a book, play a game, or sit and chat over drinks. On Decks 9 and 10, watch popular Disney movies outdoors and the giant screen TV.

Other activities
Wine and beer tastings, private tours of the ship behind the scenes, Internet/cellular services, photography services, JackPot Bingo, karaoke, line dancing, a family talent show, and so many more activities are available daily to fill in the gaps or to meet your specific interests.

With this many activities, when will you fit in any shore excursions? You'll be coming back for your second or third cruises just to participate in all the activities you did not have time for on your first cruise.