Enjoy grownup time knowing your little ones are being looked after and entertained by expert Disney counselors.

At “it’s a small world” nursery!, youngsters from 6 months to 3 years old (or from 1 to 3 years old on Transatlantic, Hawaii and Panama Canal itineraries) can play games, make crafts, watch movies or even take a nap while you embark on adventures of your own.

Parents wishing to check on their children can even take a peek, unnoticed, through a window into the nursery’s main play area.

While activities at “it’s a small world” nursery! are unscheduled and will vary depending on your child’s mood, programs like movie time, story time, and arts and crafts projects will keep tots engaged and smiling from ear to ear.

As daily operating hours may vary, please check the Disney Cruise Line Navigator mobile app while on board the ship.

This nursery’s fanciful environment will stimulate your child’s senses aboard the Disney Magic, the Disney Wonder, the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy.

“it’s a small world” nursery! consists of 2 distinct areas:

• An acclimation zone, designed to help youngsters adjust to their new environment.
• A main play area featuring a 3D façade of the "it’s a small world" attraction, filled with hidden interactive delights.
• A separate quiet room for naps.

Inspired by the classic Disneyland attraction—"it’s a small world”—the nursery’s delightful design features a colorful patchwork of buildings, geometric shapes and painted landscapes that channel Disney animator Mary Blair’s iconic style.

A soft-surface floor traversed by a “river” is set up with colorful, kid-sized tables and chairs that allow toddlers to enjoy books, toys and games as Disney movies play on a large flat-screen TV. Here, your little ones can make new friends under the supervision of caring, highly trained counselors.

Movies and Disney Jr. Programs
G-rated movies (for general audiences) and Disney Jr. programs from Walt Disney Pictures may be presented at “it’s a small world” nursery!

Inspired by the classic Disneyland attraction, this nursery aboard the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, Disney Destiny and Disney Adventure provides an engaging atmosphere that infants and toddlers are sure to enjoy.

Highlights include:

• The Nap Room: A quiet and peaceful space featuring illustrations of popular characters including Pocahontas, Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Lightning McQueen, Tiana, Spider-Man and many more.
• The Play Room: A lively area that highlights classic stories with interactive murals featuring Elsa and Olaf, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell, and Aladdin and Jasmine.

Wondrous Décor on the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, Disney Destiny and Disney Adventure

Images of Disney and Pixar, Marvel and classic Disney characters adorn the facility. The entry façade to the nursery is an homage to the iconic clock tower from the original “it’s a small world” attraction—with Peter Pan and Tinker Bell featured as part of the marquee.

Murals of characters from Lilo & Stitch, Finding Nemo, The Little Mermaid and Moana decorate the restrooms and changing areas.

Because space at “it’s a small world” nursery! is extremely limited, plan to book your child’s stay as early as possible.

Reservations can be made on a first-come, first-served basis during the open house on Embarkation Day or anytime throughout your cruise.

Childcare at “it’s a small world” nursery! is available at an additional fee.

Please note: the minimum reservation time is one hour.

Reservations must be cancelled at least 4 hours in advance to avoid cancellation charges. If the reservation is not cancelled at least 4 hours in advance or if Guests do not arrive for their scheduled reservation, a 50% cancellation fee will be charged to the Guests' onboard account.

Get important information on what to bring, policies regarding special needs children and other relevant details.

What to Bring
Disney’s trained counselors will be more than happy to feed or change your child.

If applicable, parents may bring the following when dropping off their child:

• Sealed baby food
• Baby formula that has been mixed less than one hour prior, or baby formula with mixing instructions and ingredient list
• Milk and bottles
• Diapers or pull-ups, baby wipes and diaper cream, if required (powder is not accepted)
• Extra clothing
• A non-restrictive sleep sack
• Pacifier

Please note that children under 12 months of age are not permitted to bring any items other than pacifiers (without an attachment) into a crib.

All personal belongings and food items should be labelled with your child’s name.

During your child’s “it’s a small world” nursery! reservation, the following items are available:

• Bottles, cups, bowls and utensils
• Bottle warmer
• Water
• Milk (dairy alternative option available upon request)
• Apple juice
• Crackers
• Bananas
• Yogurt

Children with Special Needs
Children ages 3 and under with special needs are welcome at “it’s a small world” nursery! The nursery is available to children who are able to individually participate within our counselor-to-child ratio groups, and interact socially and comfortably with peers of their own age and physical size. We are unable to provide one-on-one counselor care, a counselor with specialty training, or counselor-assisted medical attention. Additional participation guidelines and restrictions may apply and are established to provide a safe and secure youth entertainment environment.

Please note: The minimum age to sail aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship is 6 months of age on the day of sailing; however, the minimum age for Transatlantic, Hawaii and Panama Canal itineraries is 1 year of age on the day of sailing.