Disney Cruise Water Slides: The Ultimate Guide

Some Disney cruise ship water slides are so intense they shoot out over the edge of the ship… and others are so gentle that even toddlers can join in.

I’ve seen them all, and the difference between ships is bigger than most families realise. Some have full-on water coasters that drop multiple decks. Others stick to smaller slides that are strictly for younger kids.

Every Disney cruise ship has something different, and choosing the wrong one could mean missing out on the slide your kids will talk about all cruise long.

Below, I break down exactly which water slides are on each Disney cruise ship, including height and age limits, plus videos so you know what to expect before you even step onboard.

But there’s one surprise about Disney’s water slides that catches a lot of cruisers out…

Most Disney Cruise Ships Have Slides for Every Age Group

On Disney cruise ships, you can enjoy both relaxing and thrilling body slides. Most ships have water coasters that require you to sit in an inflatable raft to ride.

The table below shows which water slides feature on each ship…

	Disney Magic	Disney Wonder	Disney Dream	Disney Fantasy	Disney Wish	Disney Treasure	Disney Destiny	Disney Adventure
AquaDuck			✅	✅
AquaDunk	✅
AquaMouse					✅	✅	✅
Woody and Jessie’s Wild Slides								✅
Mickey’s Slide			✅	✅
Slide-a-saurus Rex					✅	✅	✅
Mr. Ray Slide			✅	✅
Toy Story Toddler Slides					✅	✅	✅	✅
Twist ‘n’ Spout	✅	✅

Disney Magic Water Slides

Disney Magic has two water slides – The Twist ‘n’ Spout and the AquaDunk. The Twist ‘n’ Spout is a relaxing, kid-friendly waterslide, whereas the AquaDunk is a thrilling body slide that extends over the side of the ship.

Twist ‘n’ Spout

Thrill Rating: 😬😬

You’ll find the Twist ‘n’ Spout slide in the AquaLab on board the Disney Magic as well as the Disney Wonder. This double-looping family waterslide twists in one direction and then the other, covering a distance of almost 250 feet!

The height requirement on the Twist ‘n’ Spout is only 38 inches, which means that most kids aged about four and over should be tall enough to ride. Unlike the yellow slides on some other Disney ships, it’s also open for adults to ride, and there’s no maximum weight.

My four-year-old absolutely loved this yellow slide when we cruised on Disney Magic and said it was the best part of the whole ship!

AquaDunk

Thrill Rating: 😬😬😬😬😬

The Disney Magic AquaDunk is a thrilling body slide through a clear tube that extends over the side of the cruise ship.

Starting at the very top of the ship, 37 feet above the decks below, you’ll begin your ride by stepping into a loading capsule. Here, you’ll wait for the countdown before the floor drops away like a trap door! The wait is pretty terrifying, let me tell you.

You’ll then whizz down 212 feet before splashing down three decks below. I heard grown men scream like teenage girls on this slide.

Kids must be at least 48 inches to ride Disney’s AquaDunk, which equates to around seven years of age. Although my then-six-year-old daughter was almost tall enough to ride, there’s no way that she would want to! This slide is scary!

Disney Wonder Water Slides

The Disney Wonder has only one water slide – a yellow, spiralling water slide called Twist ‘n’ Spout. This family-friendly body slide is located within the AquaLab water park.

The Disney Wonder doesn’t have any of the thrill water slides that you’ll find on other Disney Cruise ships. That said, the Twist ‘n’ Spout is a fun slide that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike.

Twist ‘n’ Spout

Thrill Rating: 😬😬

Disney’s Twist ‘n’ Spout slide can be found on the Disney Wonder as well as the Disney Magic. This slide is a larger version of the Mickey Slide that’s on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.

The yellow Twist ‘n’ Spout slide loops around several times before splashing into shallow water. There’s no maximum weight restriction which makes this slide ideal for adults, as well as kids of all ages (as long as they’re over 38 inches tall).

Disney Dream Water Slides

The Disney Dream cruise ship has two water slides – the AquaDuck and Mickey’s Slide. The AquaDuck is a thrilling 765-foot long water coaster that ends in a lazy river, whereas Mickey’s Slide is a smaller water slide that’s just for kids.

I loved the slides on the Disney Dream, and made this video that shows them all…

AquaDuck

Thrill Rating: 😬😬😬😬

Disney’s AquaDuck water coaster is located on Deck 12 of the Disney Dream as well as the Disney Fantasy. This thrilling waterslide takes you on a wild journey – up, down, over the side of the ship and right through the funnel!

The AquaDuck tube slide is 765 feet long and includes transparent and uncovered sections. You’ll ride in a two-person inflatable raft as you whizz all around the ship before splashing into a lazy river at the end.

You must be 42 inches or taller to ride the AquaDuck, so most six-year-olds will be tall enough to ride. Single riders must be 54 inches or taller, and children aged under 7 must ride with someone aged 14 or over.

Mickey’s Slide

Thrill Rating: 😬😬

Mickey’s slide is a kids’ waterslide that you’ll find at Mickey’s Pool on board the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. This fun yellow slide is supported by a giant Mickey hand. You’ll climb a staircase inside the ship’s funnel to ride it.

Mickey’s slide is only for kids – they must be aged between 4 and 14 years old and be between 38 and 64 inches tall to ride. Adult supervision is also required.

Mr Ray Slide

Thrill Rating: 😬

On the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, you’ll find Nemo’s Reef – a water play area for kids aged 8 and under. It includes a child-sized water slide that’s shaped like Mr Ray, the singing science teacher from Finding Nemo.

Disney Fantasy Water Slides

On board the Disney Fantasy cruise ship, there are two water slides. The AquaDuck is a thrilling 765-foot-long water coaster with inflatable rafts. There’s also Mickey’s Water Slide which is a smaller waterslide that’s only for kids aged 4 to 14.

The waterslides on Disney Fantasy are identical to those on Disney Dream. You can read more about them in the Disney Fantasy section above.

Disney Wish Water Slides

One of Disney’s newer cruise ships, Disney Wish, features the AquaMouse water ride. More than just a water slide, the AquaMouse is hailed as the first Disney attraction at sea. It features lighting, special effects and show scenes.

AquaMouse

Thrill Rating: 😬😬😬😬

The AquaMouse is the Disney Wish slide that sends guests on an adventure through 760 feet of winding tubes suspended high above the top deck.

To ride the AquaMouse you climb aboard a two-seater inflatable raft and float uphill through a magical tunnel where a movie plays through oversized virtual portholes.

Along the way, you’ll enjoy more than 60 special effects that are perfectly synced to music. The slide includes a dark section, a series of speed blasters and a loop over the edge of the ship.

I loved this slide, as it has a very entertaining but slow beginning before you zoom off! Here’s a video of me riding it…

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Slide-a-saurus Rex

Thrill Rating: 😬😬

The Disney Wish features the Toy Story Splash Zone – a bathtub-themed water playground inspired by the Disney and Pixar short ‘Partysaurus Rex’. Here you’ll find the Slide-a-saurus Rex as well as lots of water jets, bubblers and geysers.

The Slide-a-saurus Rex is a double-looping water slide that sends guests plunging ‘down the drain’. Not just for kids, it can be enjoyed by the whole family, and I really enjoyed this slide, even if it was a little slow.

Toy Story Toddler Slides

Thrill Rating: 😬

The Toy Story Splash Zone aboard the Disney Wish includes two small toddler-sized water slides that are fun for children under 6. The beige one is quite fast, and I saw a few toddlers shoot off the end!

Disney Treasure & Disney Destiny Water Slides

Disney Treasure has the same water slides as Disney Wish, although the AquaMouse has different theming, with a story called Curse of the Golden Egg. Disney Destiny will have the same slides too – with a Disney villain-inspired AquaMouse featuring the story Sing a Silly Song.

Otherwise, you can read all about the Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny waterslides in the section above.

Disney Adventure Water Slides

Now sailing from Singapore, Disney Adventure is officially the largest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, and water fun is a big part of the onboard line-up.

The main splash zone is Toy Story Place, a colourful pool deck themed to Andy’s backyard. This is where you’ll find Woody and Jessie’s Wild Slides, a pair of family-friendly water slides designed more for fun than full-throttle thrills. They twist and turn above the deck before splashing down into the heart of the action, making them ideal for kids and anyone who prefers playful over extreme.

Toy Story Place also features the Sunnyside Family Pool, a Flying Saucer splash zone for younger cruisers, whirlpool spas and a giant outdoor movie screen, so it feels more like a full water park area than just a couple of slides bolted onto the top deck.

On a ship designed around sea days, having a lively, well-themed splash area is essential. Toy Story Place more than holds its own, especially for families cruising with younger children.

More Useful Information About Water Slides on Disney Cruise Line Ships

You can wear swimming goggles that fit only over the eyes on all Disney cruise ship water slides except for the AquaDunk on the Disney Magic.

Swimming masks that cover the eyes and nose, and snorkel tubes, are not allowed on any waterslides on Disney cruise ships.

Arm bands, water wings and floatation vests are allowed on all Disney cruise ship water slides except for the AquaDunk on the Disney Magic.

Floats, rafts and pool noodles are not allowed to be brought onto Disney cruise ships and cannot be used in the pools or on the water slides.

On all Disney cruise ships, kids are offered the complimentary use of flotation vests. These are similar to life jackets and can be used on all water slides except for the AquaDunk.

To Conclude

Disney cruise ships are known for their amazing water slides.

The best Disney cruise ships for waterslides are the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny. These ships feature the AquaMouse water ride as well as Toy Story-themed family slides and two toddler-sized slides. But Disney Adventure has a lot more to offer beyond just the water attractions too.

If you and your kids love waterslides, you’ll have a great time on any of the Disney cruise ships. You may wish to avoid the Disney Wonder, though – this ship has only one slide, and it’s not as exciting as some of the water coasters you’ll find on the other Disney ships.

Do you have a favourite Disney cruise slide?

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