Disney Cruise Line in a Jiffy: What is the AquaDuck?

The AquaDuck is the headliner waterslide on two of the Disney Cruise Line ships: the Dream and the Fantasy. The AquaDuck experience is virtually identical on both ships. Guest walk up two staircases and sit on a raft which is pushed by water through a continuous tube around the perimeter of the ship. Much of the tube is transparent, allowing you panoramic views of the ocean and the pool deck below. Think of it as a mini-rollercoaster at sea. It’s a blast if you like mild thrills and enjoy getting wet.

Understandably, this is one of the most popular onboard diversions for tweens, teens, and thrill seekers of all ages. Waits of up to an hour are common on sea days, but you can find reduced waits when the ship is in port and at times when most guests are occupied by other things such as dinner or the evening shows.

There is a height requirement to ride the AquaDuck. You must be at least 42″ tall to ride the AquaDuck and at least 54″ tall to ride alone. Additionally, guests must be at least seven years old to ride alone. Guests under age seven must ride with someone at least 14 years old.

There are a host of items not allowed onto the AquaDuck, including loose articles like sunglasses and cameras. You may bring a camera like a GoPro with you when you ride, but you must have it securing attached to your body. The acceptability of the attachment is at the discretion of the cast members overseeing the attraction. There are open cubbies near to the slide boarding point where you can leave things like cover-ups and flip-flops. The cubbies are not locked or guarded.

There are different water slides on the Disney Magic (AquaDunk) and the Wish and Treasure (AquaMouse). There is no major water slide on the Disney Wonder.

Disney Cruise Line in a Jiffy is an offshoot of our “Disney in a Minute” posts. Both are bite-sized nuggets of information that can better help you understand a Disney term or planning topic, but here we’ll be focused on all thing Disney Cruise Line (DCL). Have a question about a DCL term that is unfamiliar to you? Suggest it here for an upcoming segment.