RUMOR: The little Mr. Ray slide at Nemo's Reef on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy has been closed since spring, and guests say a crew member called it a removal, not a refurb. Disney hasn't confirmed it.
This one is a rumor, so read it that way. The toddler slide at Nemo's Reef on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy has been closed for months, and Disney Cruise Line guests say it's not coming back.
WDW News Today rounded up the reports. According to guests posting on Facebook and Reddit, the Mr. Ray slide has been closed on both ships since April or May.
In one Reddit thread, a guest said a crew member told them the slide was being removed, not refurbished.
Disney Cruise Line hasn't confirmed the slide is gone. But it's no longer mentioned or pictured on the Nemo's Reef page of the Disney Cruise Line website.
Here's what Nemo's Reef looked like with the slide, on the Disney Fantasy:
What is Nemo's Reef on Disney Cruise Line?
It's a splash pad for the littlest cruisers. Nemo's Reef is meant for kids 4 and under, and the setups on the Dream and Fantasy are nearly identical, with Finding Nemo characters, water jets and coral.
The slide was shaped like Mr. Ray, the singing teacher who carries the kids around the reef in the movie. Kids must be supervised at all times in the area.
What happened to the Nemo's Reef slide?
That's the part nobody official has explained. Here's what's been reported:
The long part of the slide that ran along the floor has been removed on at least the Disney Dream.
The Mr. Ray figure, coral and stairs are still there, but they're blocked off.
Neither ship has a dry dock coming up, which is when bigger changes usually happen.
In a private Facebook group about cruising with kids, at least one guest repeated a rumor that someone was hurt on the slide. There's no confirmation of that.
Was someone hurt at Nemo's Reef?
Earlier this year, a mom shared that her son broke his femur at Nemo's Reef on the Disney Dream in late 2025. He was not hurt on the slide, and the slide was still open when the family sailed again in March 2026.
On that later sailing, she noticed changes. The coral piece her son fell from had been removed, and the splash pad's flooring was replaced. Some guests think the slide closure could be connected, but Disney hasn't said so.
What else is there for toddlers on the Disney Dream and Fantasy?
Plenty, even without the slide. Nemo's Reef still has its water features for splashing, and Mickey's Pool nearby has a small slide of its own for kids who are a little older and potty-trained. Check the height and swim diaper rules on board before you head up.
Both ships also have It's a Small World Nursery for babies and toddlers, and the Oceaneer Club for kids 3 to 12. Older kids and grown-ups can ride the AquaDuck, the water coaster that loops out over the side of the ship.
When do the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy sail?
The Disney Dream launched in 2011 and the Disney Fantasy in 2012. The Fantasy sails Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, about an hour from Disney World, so it's a popular pick for families pairing a cruise with a park trip.
If your family is booked soon and your toddler loved that slide, it's a good idea to set expectations now. Mr. Ray may still be there, but the ride down probably won't be.
Article compiled and written by Kambrea Pratt (editor-in-chief), Derek Gibbs (beat editor) and the Pirates & Princesses newsroom. Pirates & Princesses is part of WebReef Media.
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Hat Tips:
WDW News Today (Oct. 2026), guest reports, Reddit and Facebook posts, and the Nemo's Reef webpage
Disney Cruise Line Nemo's Reef webpage
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