Disney's private Bahamian islands — the long-running Castaway Cay and the newer Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point — give families a full beach day with character meet-and-greets built in.
Kids' clubs run by age group, first-run entertainment, and adults-only spaces and restaurants mean the whole family isn't stuck doing the same thing all day.
Original stage productions, movie premieres at sea, and fireworks shows over open water set Disney apart from anyone else's version of family entertainment.