Disney Fantasy: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Let's start with the number that matters: a 100 on the Disney Fantasy's latest CDC inspection, logged June 24, 2026. That's not a "pretty good, considering" score โ that's the ceiling, the kind of score that makes rival ships look like they've been microwaving buffet shrimp since Tuesday. The catch, and it's a real one, is that this is the ship's only inspection on record so far, so there isn't a trend to brag about yet โ just one very clean snapshot. The lowest score in this admittedly tiny sample is still a 98, which tells you Disney isn't exactly winging it on sanitation even during a slow year.
Context matters here: this is a 2012-built Dream-class ship that just went through a refurbishment in 2025, so you're getting a hull with over a decade of saltwater experience wearing what is functionally a new interior. At 129,690 tons and carrying up to 4,000 passengers with a hefty 1,458-person crew, the Fantasy has plenty of surface area for something to go wrong โ and instead, on the one inspection we have, it didn't. We don't have outbreak data to point to either way here (the CDC's outbreak records are currently unreachable), so consider this a scorecard on cleanliness inspections only, not a verdict on norovirus history.
Who it's for: families sailing out of Port Canaveral who want the full Disney theming without gambling on galley hygiene, and anyone who reflexively checks CDC scores before booking and wants a number they can feel good about. Who should skip it: travelers hoping for a long, proven track record to point to โ with just one inspection on the books, the Fantasy hasn't had the chance to prove it can repeat this performance yet, even if the early read is about as good as it gets.
Disney Fantasy at a Glance
Disney Fantasy is a Dream-class ship in the Disney fleet, built in 2012 and refurbished in 2025. It carries 4,000 passengers and measures 129,690 gross tons. Disney Fantasy has 49 sailings on the schedule through April 2027, all departing from Port Canaveral, most often on 5-night voyages (trips run 3 to 5 nights). The next departure is September 20, 2026 from Port Canaveral.
We have 2 CDC inspections on record for Disney Fantasy. The most recent results ran 98 (Nov 2024), 100 (Jun 2026), up 2 points across that span.
Dream-Class Sister Ships
Disney Fantasy has 4 sister ships in the Dream class. Here is how their latest CDC scores compare.
| Ship | Line | Latest CDC score | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disney Dream | Disney | 100 | May 2, 2026 |
| Carnival Dream | Carnival | 98 | Jul 5, 2026 |
| Carnival Magic | Carnival | 96 | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Carnival Breeze | Carnival | 86 | May 14, 2026 |
Score History
Inspection History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Disney Fantasy.
Outbreak history for this ship is not currently available from the CDC.
Safety score last updated: Feb 20, 2026
How Does This Compare?
USCG Deficiency Records
No USCG deficiencies on record.
Marine Casualties & Investigations
No marine casualties or investigations on record.
Crime Rate Context
Disney Crime Rate
Based on DOT CVSSA quarterly crime reports, Disney has a crime rate roughly in line with the industry average. This score applies to all ships in the fleet. Crime Score: 85/100.
Environmental Rating: A-
Green Cruiser
Score Breakdown
Friends of the Earth Report Card
USCG Environmental Compliance
✓ Clean environmental compliance record โ no MARPOL deficiencies on file.
Crew Treatment: Crew's Choice
This score reflects how Disney treats its crew โ based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Disney fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 3.6Based on 228 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Disney Fantasy is registered under a Paris MOU White List flag state โ the highest safety and compliance tier. Flag State Score: 100/100
Upcoming Sailings
| Voyage | Departs | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA | Sep 20 | 5N |
| 5 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA | Sep 25 | 5N |
| 4 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA | Sep 30 | 4N |
| 5 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA | Oct 4 | 5N |
| 5 nights, round-trip from Port Canaveral, USA | Oct 9 | 5N |
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- You want a ship with an excellent latest score (100/100)
- You like ships that are trending upward
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Disney Fantasy is 100/100 as of June 24, 2026.
No, the Disney Fantasy has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Disney Fantasy has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
Based on CDC inspection data and our editorial review, the Disney Fantasy has a ShipTea rating of "๐ข Smooth Sailing". Check the full profile for detailed inspection history.
The Disney Fantasy was last inspected by the CDC on June 24, 2026.