This Dream in February will take you away aboard the Disney Dream for a Marvel Day at Sea!
Disney Dream
Next February, 2023, there will be a convergence of “holidays” that will make you want to head out to sea! What am I talking about? Well, Mardi Gras and Presidents’ Day happen at the same time. This is going to lead to a massive flux of people to Disney Theme Parks AND Universal Studios. Instead, consider a cruise! This Dream in February will take you to sunny, warm, tropical destinations with beaches and umbrella drinks. Sounds like HEAVEN to me!
Itinerary Details
This sailing aboard the Disney Dream will sail from Miami on February 18, 2023. You will get two days at sea, including Marvel Day at Sea, amd stops in George Town, Grand Cayman, and Disney’s Private Island, Castaway Cay. This 5-Night cruise for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children under 10) in a Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Extended Verandah will run less than $6500. Contact me to get your personalized quote for your family today!!
What is Included on a Disney Cruise?
The price of a Disney Cruise seems incredibly high, I get that. But it includes SO MANY AMENITIES. It’s an all-inclusive vacation at Sea! It will truly be a Dream in February for you and your family! Relax in luxury and truly enjoy yourself!
ENTERTAINMENT
Broadway-Quality Shows
Fireworks at Sea
Character Experiences
Movie Screenings
Pools, Waterslides, Splash Zones, and Wading Pools
DINING
Breakfast: Table Service
Lunch: Table Service, Quick Service, 24-HR Room Service
Dinner: Table Service, Quick Service, 24-HR Room Service
Snacks: Quick Service, Ice Cream, 24-HR Room Service
All the Announcements from Today’s Halfway to Halloween for Halloween at Disney!
It’s hard to comprehend in April, but it is now Halfway to Halloween! And now, we have some idea of what to expect this fall! Let’s take a look at Halloween at Disney!!
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Walt Disney World
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party will return in 2022! I always hated Halloween before I celebrated Halloween at Disney, and now, it’s my FAVORITE event! The party will run on 37 nights beginning August 12 through October 31, 2022. Tickets will range from $109-$199, and will go on sale to the public on May 18. Do you already have a reservation during this time frame? GUESS WHAT?! Your tickets go on sale on May 12! Don’t miss out! This event is awesome and, as it was missing last year, it’s sure to sell out quickly this year!
The Headless Horseman rides again! Don’t miss the Headless Horseman as he trots down Main St USA! And right after he’s finished, catch “Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade!” It’s the absolute best parade! You’re going to LOVE IT!
Go Trick-or-Treating with a special reusable bag featuring a keepsake 50th Anniversary Celebration and Halloween Design. I may or may not have brought home whole suitcases full of candy before!
The return of the “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular,” starring the Sanderson Sisters and your FAVORITE Disney Villains!
See you favorite Disney characters dressed up for Halloween at unique meet and greets throughout the park
Catch attraction overlays on the following attractions: Space Mountain, Mad Tea Party, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Monsters Inc Laugh Floor
Jack Skellington hosts the “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular” nighttime extravaganza, featuring projections, special effects, fireworks, music, and Disney characters!
Special food items inspired by fall flavors and Halloween
much more!!
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Disneyland Resort
Oogie Boogie Bash
Great news, West Coasters! The Oogie Boogie Bash WILL return again to Disney’s California Adventure! Stay tuned for more details to come as fall approaches. And be on the look out for Mickey and Minnie’s ALL NEW Halloween Costumes!
Mickey and Minnie’s new Costumes
Disneyland Paris
Across the pond, they have announced dates not only for Halloween but also Christmas!! The Halloween Festival will run from October 1-November 6, with their Disney Halloween Parties on October 29 and 31. Then, Disney Enchanted Christmas will run from November 12-January 8! And not to be missed, join Disneyland Paris on December 31 for their New Year’s Eve Party!
Disneyland Paris Holiday Announcements
Disney Cruise Line
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And lastly, join one of the Halloween on the High Seas Sailings for a spooky voyage at sea! First off, an all-new character meet and greet! Meet Clarabelle Cow, Minnie Mouse, and Daisy Duck as they dress up as the Sanderson Sisters! HOW ADORABLE!!!
The ship atriums will feature enchanted pumpkin trees with a spooky twist, while “Mickey’s Mouse-querade Party” brings back a fun-filled costume party for all to enjoy!
Experience some villainous takeovers in adult-exclusive venues! And, of course, catch Halloween-themed movies on Funnel Vision! Halloween on the High Seas take place on sailings in September and October from Port Canaveral, Miami, and New York City! Contact me for sailing dates today!!
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For more information about these locations, you can visit this link! If you’d like more information on these Halloween at Disney offerings, contact me today!
What to know about Cruising with Autism aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Disney Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean – Wonder of the Seas
Families traveling with Autistic family members and friends can encounter scenarios and environments that are not common in their everyday lives. And these can be incredibly stressful for individuals that thrive on the known and the routine. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Disney Cruise Line both offer opportunities for groups cruising with Autism to cruise safely and securely, eliminating stress and worry. Well, to a certain extent! Let’s talk about what each cruise line can do for those guests cruising with Autism!
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean offers an autism friendly initiative for families living with autism, Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities. This includes sensory friendly films and toys, dietary menu options, and overall autism friendly training for Adventure Ocean staff and more.
Autism Friendly Features
families living with autism
Royal Caribbean provides priority check-in, boarding and departure for families with Autism, and special dietary accommodations when necessary. These are brilliant accommodations for families with autism, as waiting is oftentimes one of the most difficult tasks for Autistic individuals.
Children ages 3-11 years old can receive flexible grouping by ability and exception to the toilet-training policy in Adventure Ocean. Pagers and/or phones may be available for parents while autistic children are in the care of the Adventure Ocean Club.
Autism friendly films
Autism Friendly Films are movie theater experiences presented in a low-lit and low volume environment. Guests are encouraged to freely talk and walk around during the film. In order for a sailing to qualify for an autism friendly film, there must be at least five autistic children onboard. They are also offered on all autism group cruises.
Autism Friendly toy lending
Available on all ships as part of the Adventure Ocean Youth Program, Autism Friendly Toy Lending is a newer program. You may request the program, and Royal Caribbean will provide a tote bag of Autism friendly toys that are appropriate for your child.
autism friendly activities
Royal Caribbean offers activities for children with all abilities. Families are encouraged to communicate their child’s needs and abilities to the well-trained staff so that the staff can make the appropriate modifications to make sure the children are all able to be included! So great!
Autism Social Story
A social story is a useful tool for a lot of children. It is a written or visual guide that describes various social interactions, situations, behaviors, skills, or concepts. These social stories can be useful to help prepare autistic children for what’s to come. You can visit Royal Caribbean’s Cruising Social Story here:
Royal Caribbean Social Story
autism offerings for teens and adults
In addition to everything above, Royal Caribbean also offers Teen and Adult programs. Unlike the children’s programs, though, the adult and teen programs do not provide supervision or one on one attention.
Much like Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line also offers accommodations for Autistic guests. First off, check-in. You can actually complete the online check-in at least 72 hours prior to sailing. When you do this, you can choose your terminal arrival time. This will cut down on your wait time for security screening. You can also identify your needs for the Cast Members and they will provide assistance.
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Disney Cruise Line’s Social Story comes in a downloadable 30-page activity booklet. This booklet is great for all kids, and highlights the arrival/boarding process, muster drill, as well as fun activities for kids. You can access this booklet here:
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theaters, movies, and restaurants
Some restaurants and shows have audio/visual experiences, like strobe lights and fog, for example, that may be frightening. You can contact Disney Cruise Line Special Services at least 60 days in advance of sailing to discuss seating options.
In addition, Cast Members will be available beginning 30 minutes before shows at the Walt Disney Theater. You may request to hold seats if someone in your party cannot wait and must arrive as close to show time as possible. Seats in the back of the theater are usually recommended for guests that may need to come and go during the performance.
Finally, the Buena Vista Theater offers Family Movie Fun Time, which is an opportunity to enjoy a family feature film in a relaxed environment. Unlike a traditional movie theater experience, some lights will be left on, the volume will be turned down, and audience members are welcome to talk, leave their seats, walk around, and have fun.
characters, water slides, and debarkation
Mickey and Minnie enjoying Alaska
Disney Cruise Line provides the opportunity for just one person to wait in line for characters if there is a member of your family with a disability that impacts their ability to wait in line. Single parents or guardians are also given the opportunity to speak to Character Greeters for assistance. For guests who want to ride the Aquaduck/Aquadunk/Mickey Slide/Twist n Spout, etc, but cannot wait in lines, it is advised to arrive just prior to opening or near closing. Unfortunately there are no alternate entrances for these experiences.
Your family can choose Express Walk Off, Mid-Point Debarkation, or Delayed Debarkation. These options are available to decrease the stress of the debarkation process. You may contact Disney Cruise Line Special Services at (407) 566-3602 or via email at specialservices@disneycruise.com.
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Unlike Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line is unable to provide one-on-one counselor care, a counselor with specialty training, or counselor-assisted medical attention. There is also no exception for older children without the capacity for toilet training. Children who attend the Kids Clubs must be toilet trained and able to participate within counselor-to-child ratio groups.
Guests with Cognitive Disabilities are encouraged to attend Open House programs to take part in Kids Club activities.
So there you have it! Cruising with Autism! Cruising is a great way to see the world and it’s so wonderful to see travel companies embracing opportunities to include all families. Have you gone cruising? Let’s hear your experiences in the comments!
The Latest Cruise News from Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise Line as of March 5, 2022!!
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Things are changing by the minute these days, so let’s get right to it, before this news is out of date! Here is your latest Cruise News from Royal Caribbean Cruise Line!
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line: Wonder of the Seas Inaugural Sailing
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The World’s Largest Cruise Ship, Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, is officially in the waters! She sailed from Port Everglades on March 4 for her inaugural sailing. This ship is the biggest ship in the world, and looks absolutely amazing. She will be sailing around the Caribbean for now before heading off to Europe. Contact me today to talk more about sailing aboard this big, new, beautiful cruise ship!
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line: Ultimate World Cruise Expeditions
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If you LOVE to vacation, and LOVE to cruise, and LOVE to see the world, this cruise is for YOU! Sail for 274 nights while seeing 7 continents, 60 countries, 11 World Wonders, and endless adventures! See the Great Wall, the Great Barrier Reef, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and much more! For more details and information about this once-in-a-lifetime cruise experience, go here! Then contact me to book your spot!
Introducing: Royal Up!
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How does RoyalUp work?
You will have the opportunity to browse through various stateroom options with associated minimum bids.
You select the dollar amount they are willing to pay for the upgrade. Making a bid on multiple categories will increase your chance of being upgraded — but you’ll only pay for one upgrade.
Your bid is priced per person and based on two guests per stateroom for the entire length of your cruse. Only the first and second guest will be charged, even if four are sailing (amazing for families with greater than double occupancy!).
Offers will be accepted at least 2 days before your sailing and charged to the credit card on file.
What are the benefits of RoyalUp?
RoyalUp gives you the opportunity to experience a higher category stateroom or Suite for less.
There’s nothing to lose. If your bid is not accepted, you will not be charged any additional amount and remain in the stateroom originally booked.
Disney Cruise Line News
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Disney Cruise Line Updates Face Coverings Policy
Beginning March 11, 2022, face coverings will be optional in most indoor locations aboard all Disney Cruise Line Cruise Ships. All guests ages 2 and up, regardless of vaccination status, will still be required to wear face coverings in the Walt Disney Theater. Guests ages 5 years and younger will be required to wear face coverings in youth activity spaces and the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Based on local government requirements, face coverings may still be required in Ports of Call, including some areas of Castaway Cay. This is great news going forward, as things begin to slowly shift “back to normal.” Visit here to check out some great deals on upcoming cruises. Then contact me to book your sailing!!
News for Concierge Guests
There is now an increased booking window for Concierge Guests aboard Disney Cruise Line. For guests embarking 7/14/2022 and beyond, port adventures and select cruise activities will be available 130 days prior to sailing, by contacting your Concierge Specialist.
And there you have the latest and greatest Cruise News. Are you ready to set sail on a cruising adventure? Contact me today to talk options!
Don’t Miss These Discounts on Cruises with Disney Cruise Line Sailings in April and May!
Travel is back! And Disney Cruise Line has some amazing discounts available to you, for sailings in April and May. So if you want to get away REALLY SOON, consider these great cruise options from Disney Cruise Line. Contact me today for more information on these sailings and more!!
Save More than $2,500 on This 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami!
This cruise out of Miami is a STEAL! Getting the basics out of the way, all of these quotes are for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children ages 4 and 6), so it will obviously vary based on your personal details! But WOW! Let’s talk about this 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise aboard the Disney Magic!!
Save Over $2,500 on This 4-Night Baja Cruise from San Diego!
This cruise, sailing from San Diego, gives you two days at sea, so there’s plenty of time to enjoy everything available to you aboard the Disney Wonder!!
Save Over $2,500 on This 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise From Port Canaveral!
Looking for a longer cruise? I’ve got you covered! Let’s take a deep dive into this 7-Night cruise, that includes Mexico, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Castaway Cay, sailing aboard the Disney Fantasy!!!
Anything Inside Out-related is a winner in my book, and this sweet shop looks amazing! This Inside Out Sweet Shop, which is designed to resemble the control center inside 11-year-old Riley’s mind where her emotions guide her through everyday life, will feature sculpted figures of the film’s five main characters and glowing Memory Orb light fixtures. PHOTO OP!
Inside Out: Joyful Sweets
While I would be happy and content with just the decor, because I LOVE this movie, let’s get into the Disney Wish Details! This sweet shop has 40 flavors of gelato and ice cream, with daily handcrafted gelato specials. These handcrafted specials will be available in amazing combos, like peanut butter pretzel and white chocolate raspberry. You can’t have plain ice cream, though, so there will be plenty of tasty toppings available. There will be FRESH whipped cream, fruit compotes, and syrup, in addition to traditional toppings. Sign me up and say no more!
Emotion Cupcakes
Chocolate Memory Orbs
The shop will serve signature treats inspired by the hit Pixar film. Get your chocolate memory orbs, filled with sweet candy remembrances.
Or maybe you’d prefer a nice cupcake? There are five signature cupcakes available, one to represent each emotion. Joy, a lemon cupcake; Sadness, who is represented by a blueberry cupcake; Disgust, yummy pistachio; Anger, a delectable red velvet; and, of course, loveable Fear, a spirited bubble gum! There will also be specialty macarons and cake pops, in addition to handcrafted truffles, designer cookies, indulgent brownies, and vibrant candy offerings. I just hope they don’t have that gum commercial!
Disney Wish Details – Olaf’s Royal Picnic
Families with kids ages 3-12 may reserve this Frozen summertime picnic pre-sailing, and it does come with an additional fee. Join Olaf, Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff for a fun picnic and sing-along in Arendelle. Kids will receive an assortment of gifts, including a troll plush, picnic blanket, and a custom mandolin. That mandolin will come in handy, when they sing “Reindeer are better than people,” with Kristoff!
LOOK AT THIS SHIP!!!!
New Immersive and Interactive Entertainment Venues
The Disney Wish will change the way guests interact with cruise ships. There will be many new immersive and interactive spaces for families to play in and enjoy! The Disney Difference!
The Grand Hall
Of all the things planned for the Disney Wish, I think this is the most intriguing. Disney has designed all-new built-in special effects that will magically transform the the entrance atrium into an amazing theater with the first-EVER atrium stage! Look how amazing this is going to be!
Planned entertainment for the Grand Hall includes, via Disney Cruise Blog:
A royal greeting will await families as they enter the glittering Grand Hall for the first time. Every child will receive their very own wishing wand upon embarkation, which they will use to make the “First Wish” of their vacation during a special boarding celebration.
During the sailing, families can attend a royal gathering of magnificent proportions as Disney Princesses descend into the Grand Hall to meet and greet with guests.
The Grand Hall stage will conceal a host of Disney friends during “Who’s Behind the Curtain?”, a playful game show where guests answer questions to reveal the identity of hidden characters.
On the final night of every sailing, cruisers will return to the Grand Hall and raise their wands with Fairy Godmother to ignite a spectacular farewell show featuring favorite characters, special effects and lively performances.
I can’t wait. And I can’t get the Fairy Godmother from the Descendants out of my head right now!
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But wait, THERE’S MORE. This all new space will feature a two-story LED screen wall, stage and bar. Luna will be a state-of-the-art entertainment hub where families will be able to laugh, play, and compete.
Luna
Entertainment will include:
“Villains Game Night” is a witty game show where guests will attempt to answer Disney trivia questions amid the jeers and sneers of nefarious Disney foes, including Cruella de Vil, Gaston, Hades, Maleficent and more, who will join on screen.
“Disney Songbook” will put guests in the spotlight as they belt out Disney songs and showcase their star talent for a live camera crew, who will project each performance onto the big screen.
During the live grand finale event for Disney Uncharted Adventure, an all-new interactive experience that uses guests’ mobile devices to unlock hidden adventures aboard the ship, families will team up with other cruisers to battle an infamous Disney villain.
hero zone
Hero Zone is a futuristic sports arena where physical activity will blend with imagination during action-packed challenges and game show-style competitions for families to take on together.
Families will test their strength, speed and stamina during the Incredi-Games, a high-energy game show featuring an elaborate obstacle course of over-the-top physical challenges, each inspired by the dynamic characters of Pixar’s “The Incredibles.”
Heroes will first test their strength by busting through a “brick” wall during Mr. Incredible’s Power Punch.
Jack-Jack’s Whack-A Rac will pit players against Rocky and his raccoon friends, who you might remember from “The Incredibles 2.”
Only the most flexible families will conquer the twists and turns of Elastigirl’s Stretch-O-Rama.
Family speedsters will be the front-runners of Dash’s Mad Dash Mayhem.
Violet’s Force Field Swing will send supers soaring across a lava field. (Remember, we are using our incredible imaginations here!)
The strong finish includes a cool down on Frozone’s Ice Slide, where heroes will ascend to the highest peak and slide down the icy slope to victory.
This game show-style experience will feature high-energy hosts, adrenaline-pumping music, special effects and more! And there will be plenty of balcony space for people to just sit and watch the games!
This will also be the home of Jack-Jack’s Incredible Diaper Dash! Now with more fanfare than ever before, this beloved competition will offer terrific tots the chance to compete for the coveted title of Diaper Dash Champion as they speed-crawl across a 20-foot track amid the cheers (and chuckles) of family, friends and adoring fans.
The space will also serve as a free-play gym, with basketball, soccer, and tabletop games, like ping pong, air hockey, foosball, and more!
The Wish sets sail July 14, 2022. Contact me today to book your cruise!
Disney Cruise Line has 5 cruise ships: Disney Wish (coming summer 2022), Disney Wonder, Disney Magic, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Dream. Let’s get to know the Disney Dream!
Get to Know the Disney Dream: Decks, Layout, and More!
The Disney Dream consists of 14 decks. It is 1,115 feet long and 216 feet high, with 1,250 staterooms. It can hold 4,000 passengers!
Donald Duck greets you in the Atrium of the Dream, and I think he’s just the dreamiest! You can choose between Inside Staterooms, which all contain a virtual porthole showing rolling waves and Disney characters swimming by all in HD, Outside Staterooms, with portholes, Verandah Staterooms, with your private balcony, Concierge-level Staterooms and suites. There are three pools, two for everyone, one for adults only, and a water roller coaster called the AquaDuck! And so MUCH MORE!!
Disney Dream: Entertainment
Disney is world class, and that 100% applies to it’s cruise line! You will find:
Broadway-caliber shows, like Beauty and the Beast and Disney’s Believe
the only cruise line offering fireworks at sea
wandering Disney characters
themed Days at Sea, like Marvel, Star Wars, and, Coming 2023 PIXAR!
First-run Disney movies
Daily activities, like karaoke, game shows, bingo, and more!
Disney Dream: Recreation
Kids and families can enjoy Mickey’s Pool and Donald’s Pool. For some quiet, adult-only pool time, head to the Quiet Cove pool. For something entirely different, take a ride on the water coaster, AquaDuck, and take in the view as the slide extends out over the side of the ship!
Kids, Tweens, and Teens can make new friends in Disney’s kids clubs! For the smallest cruisers, they can explore the Oceaneer Club, where they can explore spaces inspired by Disney storytelling, like the Millennium Falcon! Tweens can hang out in Edge, full of video games, music, and movies. And for Teens, they can head to the parent-free Vibe, a lounge-style hang out spot with parties and karaoke and more!
For adults, retreat to exclusive onboard locations, like Senses Spa & Salon. Then, head over to the adults-only part of the ship known as The District, home to mixed drinks at Skyline and Pink, live televised sporting events at 687 Pub and dancing at Evolution.
And stay in shape at the full-service fitness center! There’s truly something for everybody!
Get to Know the Disney Dream: Dining
You will not go hungry aboard the Disney Dream! Main dining, which is offered on a rotational basis, takes place in the Animator’s Palate, where you can be “drawn into” a dinner show, the Royal Palace, where you will dine like royalty, and the Enchanted Garden!
And there is casual dining available, too! Enjoy Cabanas, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; or take in Flo’s Cafe, for burgers, chicken, pizzas, and salads; or ice cream treats at Frozone or Eye Scream. You can even get 24-hour room service.
Adults can enjoy Palo or Remy, two adults-only exclusive restaurants offered at an additional cost.
What’s Included in a Disney Cruise?
In a word? EVERYTHING. Your cruise includes all your food, including food at Castaway Cay, Disney’s Private Island in the Caribbean, non-alcoholic beverages, ice cream, entertainment, room service, movies, all of it. You only need to pay additional costs if you want to dine at Palo or Remy, purchase alcohol (or pre-purchase the drink package!), excursions, or add-ons like the Spa. You can see everything you need to know, including COVID regulations, by vitisting the Know Before You Go page.
Disney Cruise Line has some amazing itineraries available, and this 13-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Miami to Barcelona definitely fits the bill! You will embark on the Disney Magic on May 8, 2022, in Miami, Florida. From there, you will sail across the Atlantic, eventually ending up in Barcelona, Spain. This cruise has 7 days at sea and 7 destinations.
Port of Miami
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This is the most important part of cruising: don’t miss the boat. You will want to be there a day in advance AT LEAST, so find a nice hotel in Miami, and get settled in. I suggest the Four Seasons Miami. Then take in the sights, like Miami Beach, or shopping, or dine in a Cuban Cafe. Then, on the day of your cruise, you can relax while you prepare to go to Port! Sure, the cruise won’t leave until 4:00, but why risk a flight delay the day of? Just trust me, and fly in the day before!
Transatlantic Cruise Days at Sea: the Disney Magic
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The first 6 days of this cruise will be spent at sea, so you will have a ton of time to relax and enjoy your ship. You will be sailing on the Disney Magic, so get to know the ship! For me, I’m only here for the food, so starting with dining is important to me! Aboard the Magic, you can dine at Animator’s Palete, Lumiere’s, or Rapunzel’s Royal Table as part of Disney Cruise Line’s Rotational Dining. There is also 24-hour Room Service, Duck-In Diner, Eye Scream Treats, and much more, and this is all included in the cost of your cruise. For an extra, adult’s only treat, make reservations at Palo.
You will be able to take in Tangled: The Musical, first-run movies (when applicable), and more, plus deck parties, kids’ clubs and adult-exclusive activities, pools, Senses Spa, and so much more! Read more about the amazing Disney Magic!!
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
On Day 8, you will get to explore Ponta Delgada, Portugal, taking in it’s green fields, volcanic mountains, and blue lagoons! Located on Sao Miguel Island, enjoy culture and cuisine.
Known for its grand religious celebrations and local delicacies, you can see liqueur-makers and explore the pineapple plantation Arruda Alores. Or see the convent and chapel of Nonna Senhorada de Esperanca. Read about the Port Adventures available!
Lisbon, Portugal
Following another day at sea, you’ll cruise into the capital city of Portugal, Lisbon. You can explore the city on foot, ride a funicular tram, shop, or sight-see.
Visit the Castle of Saint George, thought to be the first colony of the Phoenicians. And then you can take your knowledge from Spaceship Earth and THANK THE PHOENICIANS!
See Moorish and Roman Architecture from the Middle Ages at Alfama, or visit the Lisbon Cathedral from the 12th Century. Interested in Vasco de Gama? While in Lisbon, visit Balem, the ancient city where he set sail in search of the New World! Read more about available Port Adventures in Lisbon!
Cadiz, Spain
Flanked by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea in the Andalucía region of Spain, this city is known for its overabundance of seafood! It is also the world’s major sherry and brandy producers.
Here, you can go shopping in the Plaza San Juan de Dios, visit the Catedral de Cadiz, or see the 2nd largest discovered Roman Theater, Teatro Romano, thought to be from around 100 BC. Read more about Port Adventures in Cadiz!
Malaga, Spain
One of the oldest ports in the Mediterranean, Malaga, Spain, will be your next spot. Explore the Mercado Central, a market for fresh fish and produce. Or enjoy the Alameda Principal, a beautiful seaside park.
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Founded by the Phoenicians in 770 BC, Malaga has been ruled by the Romans, Visigoths, and the Moors. You can see the Historic Quarter, tour the Palace-Fortresses Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle, the Picasso Museum, and even the Malaga Bullring! Discover all the available Port Adventures in Malaga!
Cartagena, Spain
Founded in 3rd Century, BC, this city is the gateway to many of Spain’s most valued cultural and historical sites. You can see ancient ruins from Carthaginian, Roman, Byzantine, and Moorish Civilizations.
Finally, you will debark in Barcelona, Spain. You can continue on in Europe, maybe on another Disney Cruise or an amazing Adventures by Disney vacation even, or travel back home. Whatever you choose, don’t forget to enjoy what Barcelona has to offer! Among its many qualities, Barcelona has incredible culinary delights, leading fashion designers, numerous museums and art galleries, expansive parks and beaches, a convenient subway system and last, but not least, amazing architecture—from Medieval to Modernism. Stay in the Renaissance Barcelona Hotel, and take advantage of these amazing Port Adventures!
Transatlantic Cruise Sample and Booking information
So what’s it gonna cost you? That depends on what type of stateroom you’re interested and the number of people in your party, but for a family of 4, 2 adults, 2 kids, in a Guaranteed Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, this amazing cruise will run about $12,000. Ready to book?
Surely, you know all about Disney Cruise Line’s Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries, but do they go anywhere else? THEY SURE DO! Disney Cruise Line offers Pacific Coast Cruises, Mexico and Southern California, Canadian Cruises, European and Mediterranean Cruises, and SO MUCH MORE!
This September, set sail on the Disney Magic for a 7-Night Norwegian Fjords Cruise out of Dover. This itinerary offers so many amazing opportunities and sights, so let’s take a deeper look!
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You will set sail from Dover, England, an historic port famed in WWI and WWII. Located in southern England, 80 miles from London and 28 miles from Paris, you can plan a couple days in the UK or France before or after your cruise to see the sights. Maybe even an Adventures by Disney getaway! Once aboard the Magic, you will have access to everything Disney Cruise Line has to offer, including pools, spas, kids, tweens, and teens spaces, and more! And Day 2 will be spent at Sea, so be sure to take in all the ship has to offer!
On Day 3, you will have time to debark and explore Alesund, Norway. This fishing town for amazing mountains, Art Nouveau architecture, and gorgeous waterways. Take a city tour, see a Viking village, rev up a RIB Boat, explore the Path of Trolls, and so much more. Or just stay on the ship and enjoy the emptiness after many guests debark!
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Day 4, explore Nordfjordeid, where you can take in the beautiful Briksdal Glacier, take a helicopter sightseeing tour, visit farms,
or go on an amazing kayaking adventure!
Day 5, enjoy Eidfjord, Norway, where you can experience the Vøringsfossen waterfall. With a total height of nearly 600 feet, it’s a must-see wonder! Explore Hardangervidda National Park, home to hiking trails, spectacular vistas and wildlife, including some of the largest wild reindeer herds in the world.
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Day 6, in Stavanger, hike Pulpit Point to take in amazing views of Scandinavia! You can also visit the oldest cathedral in Norway, a Viking Monument, or the picturesque scenery.
Royal Caribbean Cruises not for you? Well how about joining Mickey and Minnie aboard the Disney Wonder to cruise Alaska with Disney Cruise Line? These 7-Night sailings, out of Vancouver, B.C., combine the magic of Disney with the beauty of Alaska. Sailings begin May 16, 2022, and go through September 12, 2022.
Ports of Call
Dawes Glacier, Alaska
Navigate the breathtaking beauty of Endicott Arm fjord—passing soaring cliffs, cascading waterfalls and wild animals—during a spectacular journey to the majestic Dawes Glacier.
Hubbard Glacier, Alaska
Behold a jaw-dropping natural wonder and the largest calving glacier in North America.
Icy Strait Point, Alaska
Venture to this scenic destination, rumored to have the best whale watching in the state!
EXCURSIONS:
Discovering Birds of Hoonah
Luxury Whale Watching
Whale Watching and World’s Largest ZipRider
Whale, Wildlife, and Bear Search
Juneau, Alaska
With its rugged mountains, sweeping glaciers and lush rainforests, Juneau is a scenic wonderland everywhere you look.
EXCURSIONS:
Alpine Zipline Adventure
5-Glacier Seaplane Exploration
Alaska Whales and Rainforest Trails
Dog Sledding Summer Camp
Glacier View Sea Kayaking
Whale Quest and Orca Point Lodge
Ketchikan, Alaska
Experience a city renowned for its unspoiled natural beauty, abundant fishing and rich culture.
EXCURSIONS:
Adventure Kart Expedition
Exclusive Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
Rainforest Exploration and Raptor Experience
Sitka, Alaska
Get away from it all at this rustic seaport on Baranof Island that blends Native American traditions and Russian culture, and be surrounded by majestic glacial mountains, the dormant volcano Mount Edgecumbe and the Pacific Ocean.
EXCURSION:
Alaska Raptor Center and Nature Walk
Sea Otters, Raptors, and Bears – OH MY!
Sitka Salmon Fishing
Wilderness Sea Kayaking Adventure
Skagway, Alaska
Known as the legendary “Gateway to the Klondike” during the Gold Rush boom, Skagway is a sleepy town frozen in time.
EXCURSIONS:
Alpine Lake Canoe Adventure
Bear and Eagle Quest
Klondike Bicycle Tour
Klondike Rock Climbing and Rappelling
Musher’s Camp and Sled Dog Experience
Yukon Expedition
Disney Wonder
So what does the Wonder have in store for you? 11 decks overflowing with restaurants, pools, recreation, and MORE!
RECREATION
Kids ages 3-12 can enjoy the Oceaneer Club and the Oceaneer Lab, where they can be Avengers, fly the Millennium Falcon, and more! Tweens can hang out in their own club, Edge, while Teens ALSO have their own club, called Vibe. There are 3 pools, including the adults-only Quiet Cove Pool. Take a plunge down the Aqualab waterslide, little ones play in Dory’s Reef, Adults can enjoy the Senses Spa and Salon, Cadillac Lounge, Crown and Fin Pub, and go dancing at Azure.
Entertainment
From fireworks at sea to Frozen, a Musical Spectacular to characters and first-run movies, you’ll never be bored!!
Main Dining
Eat at one of three dining rooms as part of rotating dining, Triton’s, Animator’s Palette, Tiana’s Place. Or grab a sandwich at Daisy’s de-Lites or a slice at Pinocchio’s pizza!
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