Tag: Cruising
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Disney to Reveal Newest Ship During “Once Upon a Disney Wish” Livestream
Work continues to move forward on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish. While the ship is expected to join the fleet in the summer 2022, on Thursday April 29th it will be revealed to the world via livestream. Once Upon a Disney Wish will be a livestream presented at 11:00 AM ET/8:00 AM…
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Captain Minnie Mouse to Be Featured on Bow of Disney Wish
The Disney Wish reached an important milestone. During a keel-laying ceremony a coin was placed under the keel for good fortune. For the Disney Wish, this coin featured Captain Minnie. This isn’t the only place that Minnie will be showing up on the Disney Wish though. Her likeness will also be found on the bow…
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Disney Cruise Line Cancels Cruises Through June as Pandemic Continues to Impact Industry
The Disney Cruise Line has once again been forced to cancel more cruises as COVID-19 continues to impact the cruise industry. The new cancelations come after the CDC released more guidelines. On the Disney Cruise Line website an announcement says that “All Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wonder departures through June 2021 and Disney…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces 2022 Itineraries That Include Hawaii and Other Incredible Destinations
The Disney Cruise Line has announced its 2022 itineraries today. These itineraries include 10-night Hawaiian Islands cruises and also multiple sailings to the Bahamas, Caribbean and Mexico, departing from coast-to-coast homeports including New Orleans, Galveston, Texas, San Diego, Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida. Bookings for these cruises will open to the public on Oct. 22,…
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Disney Cruise Line Extends Suspension of Departures Through September 30
The Disney Cruise Line has again extended the suspension of its departures through September 30 for the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wonder. The Disney Magic has also had its departures suspended through October 2, 2020. The news of the suspensions come after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended suspensions of…
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Disney Wonder Sets Sail from New Orleans
The Disney Wonder has just embarked on a new season from a new port marking the Disney Cruise Line’s arrival in New Orleans. This is the first time that the Disney Cruise Line has had a homeport in Louisiana. The first sailing was a special event with Princess Tiana, Naveen, and members of a New…
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Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney Experiences Named “Best for Families” in the Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards
ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2019) – Today, Cruise Critic announced the results of its annual Editors’ Picks Awards with Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney named “Best for Families” in the ocean and river categories. This is the fourth consecutive year that Disney’s cruise line and river cruise experiences have been recognized by Cruise Critic’s…
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Disney Cruise Line Takes Top Spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Cruise Line Rankings
ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2019) – For the seventh consecutive year, Disney Cruise Line has earned top spots in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Cruise Lines rankings, with first place awards in the Best Cruise Lines for Families and Best Cruise Lines in the Caribbean categories. These prestigious rankings celebrate excellence in the cruise…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces Return to New Orleans, Popular Itineraries to Tropical Destinations in Early 2021
CELEBRATION, Fla. (Sept. 26, 2019) – In early 2021, Disney Cruise Line will return to New Orleans for a limited-time engagement with sailings to the Bahamas and Caribbean, including visits to Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay. A lineup of popular itineraries will continue across the Disney fleet with cruises to tropical destinations from Texas,…
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New Orleans and Princess Tiana Take Center Stage in Enhancements Coming to the Disney Wonder
Updates include revamped teen and adult spaces CELEBRATION, Fla. (June 13, 2019) – The world of “The Princess and the Frog” will come to life in new ways on the Disney Wonder with the addition of an exciting New Orleans-themed lounge that will transport guests deeper into the heart of the city’s iconic French Quarter.…
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Sail Away to a Magical Winter Holiday with Disney Cruise Line
CELEBRATION, Fla. – This holiday season, give a gift that’s both nautical and nice: a cruise on the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream or Disney Fantasy, all decked to the “raft-ers” with holiday cheer. Starting early November, Disney Cruise Line adds sparkle to each ship, with traditional “turkey day” fanfare, Christmas feasts, “snow flurries”…
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Travel + Leisure Readers Name Disney Cruise Line the Top Mega-Ship Cruise Line for Families in the World’s Best Awards
Disney Cruise Line Ranked No.1 for Five Consecutive Years CELEBRATION, Florida (July 2, 2013) – Disney Cruise Line was recognized as the No. 1 Mega-Ship Cruise Line in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards for Families 2013, making it the fifth consecutive year to be ranked in the top spot. The World’s Best Awards for Families winners…
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Disney Magic Hosts First-Call Ceremony in Mykonos, Greece
Returns to Mediterranean for Fourth Season MYKONOS, Greece (June 23, 2013) – The Disney Magic arrives today in Mykonos, Greece, where Captain Robert Olmer and shipboard officers are hosting local port officials and community leaders onboard for a traditional maritime plaque exchange ceremony. This event symbolizes the partnership between the ship and the destination in…
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Disney’s First Cruise Ship, Disney Magic, Offers Guests Brand-New Experiences and Reimagined Spaces
Disney Magic Receives Extra Disney Magic! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASaId3z79ag CELEBRATION, Fla. (April 26, 2013) — There’s an extra dose of magic coming aboard the Disney Magic, when the Disney Cruise Line vessel relaunches with new spaces, reimagined areas and exciting additions for the whole family. Guests will experience new adventures from stem … The post Disney’s First…
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Condé Nast Traveler Readers Name Disney Cruise Line No. 1 in the 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE CELEBRATION, Florida (October 17, 2012) – Disney Cruise Line was recognized as the No. 1 Cruise Line in the Large-Ship category in the Condé Nast Traveler 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards. Disney Cruise Line pioneered the family market in the cruise industry, providing a unique vacation experience where families can reconnect,…
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Disney Magic Celebrates Galveston as the Newest Regional Home Port for Disney Cruise Line
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Ship salutes the Lone Star State with a cowboy hat on the funnel GALVESTON, Texas (September 22, 2012) – In accordance with maritime tradition, Disney Cruise Line Captain Robert Olmer and his shipboard officers hosted local port officials and community leaders aboard the 2,700-passenger Disney Magic for a…
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Disney Fantasy Float Out at Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Fantasy Float Out — PAPENBURG, GERMANY, (Jan. 9, 2012) – The newest Disney Cruise Line ship, Disney Fantasy, floated out of the enclosed building dock at the Meyer Werft shipyard yesterday as thousands of onlookers watched. This symbolizes one of the final stages of this ship’s construction and…
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Disney Fantasy (the Ship) Takes Disney Fantasy (the Fun)
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE New Disney cruiser launches March 31, 2012, with entertainment, activities and dining all purpose-planned for longer itineraries PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Disney Fantasy is about to be a cruise vacation reality. And when the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet launches March 31, 2012, it…
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Disney Cruise Line Awards and Accolades
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Cruise Line has received more than 50 distinguished awards and recognitions from the travel industry, since first setting sail in 1998. These awards have included all aspects of the operation from dining and entertainment, to youth activities and spa facilities. Most recently, Disney Cruise Line has received top honors…