Lounge Chairs at Night
  • On Aug 1, 2026
    Jovanie from AZ Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We are a little under 3 weeks away from our first ever Disney Cruise as a family, and we’re hoping our girls may be able to do some real stargazing at sea. Is there any time when the Disney Fantasy turns the exterior lights off or down to better see stars?

    Hi there, Jovanie! Thanks for cruising to planDisney with your question. Welcome!

    I love that you are getting so close to your first-ever Disney Cruise! The magic is just around the corner for you and your family. I'd love to help you feel prepared for your time aboard the Disney Fantasy

    For successful stargazing while at sea, I have a few suggestions for areas on the ship where you can best see the stars. If you have a stateroom with a verandah, I would start there. You can turn off the lights in your stateroom and step out onto the verandah to stargaze. Another option would be Deck 4, along the side of the outside deck more toward the bow or stern. Lastly, you could try the uppermost deck, toward the bow of the ship. I don't believe that the exterior lights are ever turned off due to guest safety reasons, but you'll want to avoid the bright lights of the Funnel Vision in the midship area. I hope this helps, and that you make some magical memories at night with your sailing crew. 

    My first-ever Disney Cruise was on the Disney Fantasy, and my family had the best time. We especially enjoyed joining in the fun of the Midship Detective Agency. This is a play-at-your-own-pace interactive game that is fun for kids of all ages and adults too. It will have you exploring the ship and solving a mystery. You can play as many times as you'd like. 

    Jovanie, I hope you have a wonderful time on your upcoming cruise. Please visit us again if you have more questions. We'll always do our best to help!

    Happy Sailing, 

    Adrianna
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Meet the Panelist: Adrianna, California

Welcome, fellow voyagers! Like my favorite bibliophile princess, I want adventure in the great wide somewhere! I’m a wife, a mom of two, and my favorite way to find adventure is on board the Disney Cruise Line. I’d love to help you and your sailing crew plan for your own adventures, filled with magic and memories that last a lifetime. Learn More About Adrianna

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