Doing Laundry on Disney Cruise Line Ships
Chances are you’ve done your fair share of laundry. But have you ever done laundry on a cruise ship? It’s actually not as hard as you might think!
In this post, we’ll give you some tips on how to do laundry on a Disney cruise ship. So don’t worry, your clothes will stay clean and fresh during your trip. Depending on the length of your vacation, you may not need to take advantage of the full service or self-service Disney cruise laundry facilities onboard.
However, if you are sailing on longer cruises or traveling with a baby, you may be interested in learning more about the launderettes on the Disney Cruise Line ships.
In the article below, we will walk you through the process of doing your laundry on a Disney cruise while providing information on the onboard cost of using the self service machines.
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Disney Cruise Laundry Rooms
Each of the Disney cruise ships provides laundry facilities onboard. If you are sailing on the Disney Magic or the Disney Wonder, you will find laundry locations on Decks 2, 6, and 7. For those cruising on the Disney Fantasy or the Disney Dream, Deck 2 and Decks 5-10 hold laundry rooms. And guests sailing on the Disney Wish will find one large launderette, called Fairytale Fresh Laundry, on Deck 8.
The laundry facilities are really easy to find. You can even use the Disney Cruise Navigator App to direct you. In addition to using the app to find where the laundry facilities are located, you can look at the deck plan hanging on the wall beside each stairwell. You can see in the photo above that the launderette is labeled on the deck plan, making it super easy to find.
Self Service Laundry
I have always found the process of doing laundry on a Disney cruise to be really simple and stress-free. The launderettes are easy to locate, and I have never found them to be very busy – even on a sea day.
When you enter the laundry facilities, you will find that Disney provides pretty much everything you would need to do laundry onboard the cruise ship. Some of the laundry amenities you will see include:
- washers
- dryers
- detergent
- fabric softener
- iron
- ironing boards
Some of these do come with a fee to use, but we will touch more on the cost of doing laundry on a Disney cruise ship a little later in this post. The laundry rooms feature signs with clear instructions to help guide you as to how to access each amenity.
Is there an iron on Disney cruise ships?
The self-service laundry facilities include free use of an iron and an ironing board.
Note that the irons must be used in the launderette, and you cannot remove them from this space. Cruise lines do not want irons in the staterooms as they could be a fire hazard.
Disney Cruise Laundry Cost
The price to do your laundry on a Disney cruise ship is actually super reasonable. You can use the screen provided in the launderette to choose the services and products you want to purchase.
Note that you are welcome to bring your own detergent, dryer sheets, etc. if you prefer. Just add them to your Disney Cruise Line packing list, and you won’t have to pay for them onboard.
There is no need to take cash or coins with you. Instead, you just swipe your Key to the World card to add the fee to your account. When you check your onboard account, you should see the payment you made in the laundry room.
After purchasing your laundry credits for a few dollars, you can choose an available washing machine to get started. Once your wash cycle has completed, you should receive a text message via the Disney Cruise Navigator App stating that you can move your things to a dryer.
This feature makes it so easy to continue enjoying your Disney Cruise Line vacation even while doing laundry! Rather than running to the self-service launderettes every time you think your wash or dry cycle is complete, you just go about your day as you normally would. Once you receive an alert, you can move your clothes out of the machine so that another guest may use it.
Full-Service Laundry Services
In addition to self-service laundry, Disney Cruise Line provides full-service laundry and dry cleaning. Although, the cost is significantly more than the self-service option. Inside your stateroom closet, you should see a provided bag and menu with a full-service price list.
If you choose to utilize the full-service option, you can notify your stateroom host or Guest Services of your laundry requests. The form is super easy to read and fill out. This is a great option for those families who don’t mind spending the extra money to NOT have to do laundry on their vacation.
Laundry Bag and Essentials
If you’re planning to do laundry on your Disney cruise and wondering what to pack, we’ve got you covered. These are the items I always make sure to bring on a Disney cruise to help keep our clothing fresh and organized!
Laundry Bag/ Hamper
I set up this small hamper in our stateroom to keep all of our dirty clothes in one spot. I actually use this hamper any time my family travels anywhere. We just pop it open and place it in a corner out of the way. My kids know to throw their dirty clothes inside whenever they get undressed. This keeps our room nice and organized on vacation. This hamper folds up flat so it takes up very little space in your luggage.
Packing Cubes
These packing cubes go with us no matter where we are traveling. They really are one of the best purchases I’ve ever made! Each member of the family has their own set in a different color. This way, I can easily find what I’m searching for without having to dig through several cubes. My toddler uses the pink set, so I know to go straight to the pink cubes when I’m looking for her items.
We also love how easy the packing cubes are to unpack. You just grab each cube out of your luggage and place it in a drawer or on a shelf. In the past, I would find rolled up clothes in the drawers that would end up needing an iron. The packing cubes prevent this because they keep all the items folded and the drawers tidy. They just really provide a great way to sort, organize, and store your clean clothing, so I can’t say enough great things about them!
Downy Wrinkle Releaser
We use this while traveling AND at home. You just spray it on your clothing and then tug to smooth out the wrinkles. Downy Wrinkle Releaser completely takes away the need for an iron. We take this travel sized version everywhere we go! Once it dries, your clothes are wrinkle free! It’s perfect for saving time and space on a Disney cruise.
Magnetic Hooks
We usually pack two to three swimsuits per person for a cruise. When swimwear is wet, I hang it on one of these hooks to dry. You can also hang hats, jackets, wet clothes, etc. from these durable hooks. Since the stateroom walls are magnetic, you can place one of these hooks on virtually any wall in your cabin.
Final Thoughts on Doing Laundry on a Disney Cruise
If you are planning a Disney cruise with a short itinerary, you may not need to use the onboard laundry facilities. However, those sailing on longer trips may find relief when planning outfits and packing clothes by knowing launderettes are available onboard.
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The laundry rooms and amenities are also really useful for those cruising with babies and toddler. It’s nice to know that the laundry facilities are so readily available and that the cost of doing laundry on a Disney Cruise is super reasonable!
