Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Disney Fantasy
Disney Magic
Gross Tonnage
Disney Fantasy
129,750 GT
Disney Magic
84,000 GT
Length
Disney Fantasy
340 m
Disney Magic
294 m
Beam
Disney Fantasy
37 m
Disney Magic
32 m
Passengers
Disney Fantasy
4,000
Disney Magic
2,713
Crew
Disney Fantasy
1,450
Disney Magic
950
Decks
Disney Fantasy
—
Disney Magic
—
Year Built
Disney Fantasy
2,012
Disney Magic
1,998
Space Ratio
Disney Fantasy
32.4 GT/pax
Disney Magic
31.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Disney Fantasy
2.76 :1
Disney Magic
2.86 :1
| Specification | Disney Fantasy | Disney Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Class | Dream Class | Magic Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,012Winner | 1,998 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 129,750 GTWinner | 84,000 GT |
| Length | 340 mWinner | 294 m |
| Beam | 37 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,000Winner | 2,713 |
| Crew | 1,450Winner | 950 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.4 GT/paxWinner | 31.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.76:1Winner | 2.86:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9445590 | 9126819 |
Disney Fantasy is the significantly larger vessel at 129,750 GT — 54% more than Disney Magic's 84,000 GT. Built in 2012, Disney Fantasy is 14 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Disney Fantasy edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.8:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Disney Fantasy |
| Capacity | Disney Fantasy |
| Modernity | Disney Fantasy |
| Service | Disney Fantasy |
| Spaciousness | Disney Fantasy |
Bottom line: Disney Fantasy wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Disney Fantasy
Large 4,000-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
4,000 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Disney Magic
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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32 m |
| Draft | 8.7 mWinner | 8.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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