Disney Magic Sails in Style With New Itineraries and Upgraded Offerings
With the elegant style of a classic ocean liner and upgraded amenities worthy of a palace, Disney Magic sails for exotic ports in the Caribbean.
Disney Cruise Lines - December 8, 2007
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(PRNewsChannel) / Celebration, Fla. -- With the elegant style of a classic ocean liner and upgraded amenities worthy of a palace, Disney Magic sails for exotic ports in the Caribbean. The Disney Cruise Line ship, recently refurbished to include a spa and salon makeover, state-of-the-art poolside movies and expanded activities for children, also charts new waters by offering two stops at its private island, Castaway Cay, during alternate Western Caribbean sailings through 2006.
Itineraries -- Disney Magic voyages promise plenty of adventure in 2006 and 2007. The tropics envelop guests who embark on Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings to palm-fringed beaches and colorful island towns and villages. Options include: seven-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary to St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Castaway Cay and seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary to Key West, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Castaway Cay. The new alternate Western Caribbean sailing continues through December 2006 with stops at Costa Maya and Cozumel and visits to Castaway Cay on both ends of the voyage.
Beginning May 26 and continuing through August, Disney Magic ventures "across the pond" for 10- and- 11-night itineraries that include Barcelona, Spain; Palermo, Sicily; Naples, Italy; Olbia, Sardinia; Rome; Florence, Italy; and Marseille, France.
On-Deck, On-Shore -- There's so much to do, so much time to enjoy: a deck chair and a great book; a steel-drum band and a dip in one of three onboard pools; breakfast or a snack on guests' own breezy stateroom balcony; a snorkeling or diving adventure in one port; a shopping excursion or horseback-riding trek in another. On-deck fun includes basketball, shuffleboard, ping pong and myriad other activities. On-shore excursions let guests explore ancient Mayan ruins, bicycle through a charming Caribbean town, visit a green sea turtle farm and shop for duty-free jewelry and other merchandise.
Entertainment -- Princesses and other popular Disney characters rule the stage while pirates take over the deck to keep guests entertained nightly aboard the Disney Magic. "Twice Charmed: An Original Twist on the Cinderella Story" is the newest of several Disney musicals performed nightly in the opulent 977-seat Walt Disney Theatre. The story begins where the original ended and features Cinderella, Prince Charming and other favorites from the classic fairy tale, plus a zany new character. An accomplished cast, elaborate costumes, lavish sets, surprising special effects and classic Disney tunes as well as original compositions enrich the shows, which also include:
"The Golden Mickeys," a salute to Walt Disney and his legacy of animation magic in the most technologically advanced stage show at sea, with theatrical song and dance, animated film, video and special effects.
"Disney Dreams," a bedtime story featuring Peter Pan, Belle and the Beast, Aladdin, Cinderella, Ariel and many other popular Disney characters who help a young girl realize the power of her dreams.
"All Aboard: Let the Magic Begin," a variety show of musical performances and Disney characters that invites guests to "Be Our Guest" for a fun-filled week.
"Remember the Magic: A Final Farewell," that brings guests together on the final night of their cruise to remember the vacation magic.
During each cruise, guests also can join in the fun of the "Pirates IN the Caribbean" dinner and deck party, an evening of adventure beginning with a feast fit for a pirate and continuing with a duel between Captain Hook and Captain Mickey. Guests don bandanas, stunt performers rappel from atop the ship's funnel and the night sky illuminates in a blaze of fireworks.
First-run films and classic Disney features play daily in the state-of-the-art Buena Vista Theatre. And now guests can chill out on a lounge chair and enjoy movies and major sporting events on a jumbo LED screen located poolside on Deck 9.
Dining -- The novel dining experience aboard Disney Magic rotates guests through three imaginatively themed restaurants during the cruise -- the casually elegant Lumiere's, the whimsical, island-inspired Parrot Cay and Animator's Palate, where Disney animation paints the evening with living color. For adults, Palo offers an elegant dining alternative with sweeping ocean views and northern Italian cuisine. A champagne brunch and afternoon high tea draw adults back to Palo during the day, and the entire family can enjoy the Disney character breakfast or tea with Wendy. The casual Topsider Buffet serves up a bounty of great tastes for a laid-back breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Youth Activities -- Peter Pan might never grow up given the choices of activities in the ship's Oceaneer Club (ages 3-7), Oceaneer Lab (8-12) and The Stack (teens only). In fact, Oceaneer Club is themed to Peter Pan's Neverland and Captain Hook's pirate ship, offering a storybook escape where kids can scramble around a rope bridge and slide, watch movies and participate in activities that sometimes include Disney's popular cast of characters. Activities are broken down further by specific age groups -- children ages 3 and 4 can dance with Snow White, engage in craft activities or join Sebastian's Musical Sea Search to hunt for instruments that they'll play as part of a band; kids 5-7 can dig into some funny science by creating a sticky-green goo like Flubber or learn how to draw Mickey Mouse in an animation workshop.
Oceaneer Lab offers older kids a chance to check themselves in and out of activities at parents' discretion. This virtual world of fun includes a giant video wall with wireless controllers, flat-screen computers with "family-rated" software, plus loads of other age-related toys and activities. Fun stuff for kids 8-9 includes building your own volcano, baking cookies and producing wacky radio commercials with sound effects. Ten- to 12-year-olds can participate in a trivia game show, search for on-board clues in a Nautical Mystery Challenge and join friends at a nighttime pool party.
At The Stack, teens have their own dance floor, Internet café and lounge with big-screen plasma TVs -- even the counselors are cool. Teens who want to get involved can join in poolside games, learn the latest hip-hop dance moves and tap into some karaoke to find their inner rock star.
And the brand-new Ocean Quest hangout offers a fourth onboard location just for youth activities. The nautical-themed space is filled with computer and video games and arts and crafts activities. Plasma screens show movies, and a simulator game, complete with kid-size replica of the ship's bridge and LCD screen "windows" with views from the actual bridge, lets kids steer the Disney Magic in and out of ports around the world.
The youngest sailors (12 weeks to 3 years old) get special care at Flounder's Reef Nursery so that parents get some down time to explore the ship on their own.
Adult Activities -- First-rate pampering is in store for guests who seize the opportunity to enjoy the newly expanded Vista Spa and Salon complete with indoor spa treatment suites attached to breezy, private outdoor verandas. Sweethearts can enjoy a romantic escape with the "Well-Being Massage for Couples" and other treatments for two; individual guests might want to treat themselves to a relaxing volcanic-stone and warm-oil massage therapy, a soothing body wrap or a pampering pedicure. The 10,700-square-foot Vista Spa includes a spacious fitness area -- recently doubled in size -- with cardio and weight-training equipment, spinning classes, and even private salons designed for Pilates instruction and one-on-one beauty and fitness consultations.
Nighttime is for burning up the dance floor at Rockin' Bar D, a club with live music along the ship's Beat Street nightclub area. And there's room for romance at Sessions, where live piano music pairs perfectly with drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Game devotees can play board games or watch sporting events at Diversions, a classy sports pub with every amenity.
Enrichment programs for adults include a wine tasting and a behind-the-scenes peek at onboard entertainment. The Quiet Cove Pool with adjoining whirlpool spas is a haven for adults, and on the private island Castaway Cay, Serenity Bay is just for adults with a private beach, open-air bar, couples' hammocks and even private massage cabanas.
To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can contact their travel agent, visit disneycruise.com or call Disney Cruise Line at 888/DCL-2500. Travel agents can call Disney Cruise Line at 888/325-2500 or visit disneytravelagents.com.
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