CONFIRMED: AquaDunk, Marvel Experience Coming to Disney Magic Cruise Ship
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At the ‘Monstrous Summer’ media event being held at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line today confirmed a Stitch Kingdom report that it will be bringing some of the more popular attractions and amenities of its Disney Dream and Fantasy cruise ships to the Disney Magic, the first of its four ships, when it goes into dry dock later in the year.
Included in the exciting additions are an abbreviated form of the industry-first AquaDuck waterslide, called the AquaDunk, which takes guests over the edge of the ship. The AquaDuck will be joined by the Fantasy’s water play area, the AquaLab, as well as a new waterslide dubbed the Twist N’ Spout. Additionally, a new infant/toddler water play area referred to as the Nephew’s Splash Zone.
Children at sea will also be amongst the first to benefit from the Marvel acquisition, as Disney Cruise Line introduces four immersive experiences in its Oceaneer’s Club as on the newer ships. New play areas will be themed to: Marvel’s Avengers Academy (inspired by an upcoming animated television series on Disney XD); Mickey Mouse Club, inspired by the new shorts; and the already familiar Andy’s Room from Pixar’s Toy Story and Pixie Hollow.
Dining changes are also scheduled to take place such as a long anticipated conversion of Parrot Cay to Carioca’s, named after Donald Duck’s Brazilian Saludos Amigos co-star, Jose. The restaurant will be will be Brazilian-influenced, themed to an outdoor marketplace during festival. Animator’s Palette will also be receiving the Animation Magic treatment, as experienced aboard the Disney Fantasy.
The ship’s adults-only district, Beat Street, will be re-themed and now titled After Hours. It will feature O’Gills as found on the Disney Fantasy, along with an undersea-themed club called Fathoms and a piano bar named Keys.
Below is a gallery of all the hi-res concept art recently released for the re-imagined Disney Magic:
Concept video for Disney Cruise Line AquaDunk:
Walt Disney World has also already confirmed our previous report for all of the events surrounding it ‘Monstrous Summer’ event which includes an ‘all-nighter’ 24 hour party at the Magic Kingdom on May 24 (as well as at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure), a re-themed Monsters University student union meet and greet at Disney’s’ Hollywood Studios and new Monsters University-inspired jokes introduced to Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor.
Categories: Disney Cruise Line Tags: Animation, AquaDuck, Avengers, Avengers Academy, Cruises, DCL, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Magic, Marvel, Ships, television, The Avengers
EXCLUSIVE: Disney Magic to Get Marvel Experience, New Adults Only District, AquaDuck and More
Ahead of this week’s ‘Monstrous Summer’ press event being held at the Walt Disney World Resort, we have learned of some exciting upcoming additions to Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Magic cruise liner. The new features include a mix of adapting enhancement from fleet ships Disney Dream and Fantasy’s own pluses as well as brand new experiences, amongst which may be the very first (permanent) foray into the Marvel universe by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, the business unit that manages Disney Cruise Line. From children to adults, the Disney Magic promises to offer brand new experiences not available anywhere else on the high seas.
The additions begin with the Oceaneer’s Club which currently hosts four immersive experiences from Disney’s Pixie Hollow, Andy’s room from Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story, a submarine experience inspired by Finding Nemo and the scream floor of Monsters Inc aboard the Dream and Fantasy. It appears the latter two will be going away in favor of the Marvel’s Avengers Academy (promised to be based on an upcoming animated Disney XD series of the same name) and a Mickey Mouse Club, inspired by the series of brand new animated shorts now being produced.
The Magic will also receive the AquaDuck waterslide along with some enhancements in way of the AquaLab as found on the Disney Fantasy. In addition, a new water play area for infants and toddlers will be re-themed to the Nephews’ Splash Zone. A brand new water slide called the Twist N’ Spout will also be introduced to the ship, which ‘splashes off in one direction, then loop-de-loops the opposite way.’
Donald Duck’s presence will also be felt elsewhere onboard as the Disney Magic introduces a new restaurant based on his Saludos Amigos co-star, Jose. The restaurant will be called Carioca’s and will be Brazilian-influenced, themed to an outdoor marketplace during festival.
The adults-only district will be re-themed to After Hours and, in addition to featuring O’Gills from the Disney Fantasy, will also feature an undersea themed club called Fathoms and a piano bar named Keys.
CORRECTION: The article was incorrectly initially written from the perspective of the Disney Dream. Changes have been made to reflect that these additions will be completely new to the Disney Magic.
Categories: Disney Cruise Line Tags: Animation, AquaDuck, AquaLab, Avengers, Avengers Academy, Cruises, DCL, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Magic, Disney XD, television, The Avengers
Disney Cruise Line Announces Itineraries for 2014
The white sand beaches and azure waters of Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island, take center stage in the early half of 2014 voyages for Disney Cruise Line. With all four Disney ships sailing from Florida ports, not only will guests have more options to visit Castaway Cay, but they may combine their cruise with a visit to Walt Disney World Resort and experience the expanded Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom.
In the early part of 2014, the Disney Magic will return to Port Canaveral, Fla., joining the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, while the Disney Wonder will homeport in Miami. During this time, guests will have more opportunities than ever to enjoy a Disney cruise that visits Disney’s private island in the Bahamas reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests, Castaway Cay.
Caribbean and Bahamas from Port Canaveral
In 2014, Disney Cruise Line will sail from Port Canaveral to the Caribbean and Bahamas on a variety of itineraries. Every cruise departing from Port Canaveral includes a stop at Castaway Cay.
The itineraries also offer families magical days at sea to explore all of the fun aboard their Disney cruise ship and days in port to lounge on warm, golden beaches, swim and snorkel in azure waters or to shop to their heart’s content in local marketplaces.
Three-night Bahamian sailings are perfect for a quick getaway. Rates start at $420 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Ports: Port Canaveral, Nassau, Castaway Cay
Dates: Disney Dream departures Jan.-Aug., 2014; Disney Magic departures Jan.-May, 2014
Four-night Bahamian sailings include a day at sea to sample the one-of-a-kind Disney Cruise Line shipboard experience. Rates start at $480 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Ports: Port Canaveral, Nassau, Castaway Cay
Dates: Disney Dream departures Jan.-Aug., 2014; Disney Magic departures Jan.-May, 2014
Seven-night Eastern Caribbean. The Disney Fantasy will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruises, including St. Maarten and St. Thomas with three days at sea. Rates start at $1,155 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Ports: Port Canaveral, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Castaway Cay
Dates: Disney Fantasy departures Jan.-Aug., 2014
Seven-night Western Caribbean. The Disney Fantasy will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Western Caribbean cruises, including Grand Cayman, Costa Maya and Cozumel with two days at sea. Rates start at $1,120 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Ports: Port Canaveral, Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel, Castaway Cay
Dates: Disney Fantasy departures Jan.-April, 2014
Seven-night Western Caribbean, including Jamaica. At Falmouth, Jamaica, guests can sample the city’s history and culture, taste Jamaica’s signature jerk recipes, enjoy lush tropical scenery on a bamboo raft river ride and visit the spectacular Dunn’s River Falls located nearby. Rates start at $1,120 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Ports: Port Canaveral, Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Falmouth, Castaway Cay
Departure dates: Disney Fantasy departures May-Aug., 2014
Bahamas and Western Caribbean from Miami (Jan.-May, 2014)
In 2014, the Disney Wonder will sail from Miami on four-night Bahamian and five-night Western Caribbean cruises. Rates start at $352 per person for four-night cruises and $440 for five-night cruises departing from Miami for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Four-night Bahamas
Ports: Miami, Castaway Cay, Nassau, Key West
Departure dates: Jan. 15, 29, Feb. 12, 26, March 12, 26, April 9, 23
Five-night Caribbean
Ports: Miami, Grand Cayman, Cozumel
Departure dates: Jan. 10, 24, Feb. 7, 21, March 7, 21, April 4, 18
Five-night Caribbean, including Castaway Cay
Ports: Miami, Cozumel, Castaway Cay
Departure dates: Jan. 19, Feb. 2, 16, March 2, 16, 30, April 13, 27
All pricing reflects a category 11C standard inside stateroom. Government taxes and fees and Port Adventures are not included.
Categories: Disney Cruise Line Tags: Caribbean, Cruises, DCL, Disney Cruise Line, Jamaica, Miami
Jamaica Added as Disney Cruise Line’s Port of Call in 2013
Disney Cruise Line will visit Jamaica for the first time with new itineraries departing from Galveston, Texas in late 2013. The new seven-night Western Caribbean sailings will call on Falmouth, Jamaica, as well as Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico.
While in Falmouth, one of the Caribbean’s best-preserved Georgian towns, guests can sample the city’s history and culture, take a trip through time on a horse-and-buggy ride, shop for arts and crafts and taste Jamaica’s signature jerk recipes. Bamboo raft rides along the Martha Brae River offer exceptional views of the island’s lush tropical scenery and nearby Ocho Rios is known for its spectacular Dunn’s River Falls.
Also in late 2013, Disney Cruise Line will sail seven-night Bahamas cruises from Galveston, calling on Key West, Nassau, and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. A tropical paradise reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests, Castaway Cay is the ultimate escape, with powdery white sand beaches, turquoise blue waters and swaying palm trees. Always a favorite port of call for guests, Castaway Cay is the place for those seeking adventure, relaxation or quality time with the family.
Fall 2013 Galveston Schedule
NEW: Western Caribbean, including Jamaica. The Disney Wonder will sail from the Port of Galveston on seven-night Western Caribbean cruises, including a stop at Falmouth, Jamaica. Plus, three days at sea allow guests to experience the world-class entertainment, impeccable guest service and one-of-a-kind shipboard experience found only on Disney Cruise Line.
Ports: Galveston; Falmouth, Jamaica; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico
Departure dates: Oct. 5, 19, Nov. 2, 16, 30
NEW: Bahamas, including Castaway Cay. Seven-night Bahamas cruises, include a stop at Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay.
Ports: Galveston; Key West; Castaway Cay; Nassau
Departure dates: Sept. 28, Oct. 12, 26, Nov. 9, 23, Dec. 7, 14
Rates start at $840 per person for these seven-night cruises departing from Galveston, for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
All pricing reflects a category 11C standard inside stateroom. Government taxes and fees and Port Adventures are not included.
To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit http://www.disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact their travel agent.
Categories: Disney Cruise Line Tags: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Galveston, Jamaica
New DisneyStore Arrivals and Sales for September 3, 2012 (106 Items)
New DisneyStore.com arrivals and sales for September 3, 2012
Below is a list of new items and sales now available for purchase at DisneyStore.com. Clicking on a product’s image or description will launch the product’s page on DisneyStore.com in another window.
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Halloween Town Mayor Ornament Vote for a sparkling winter season with our merry Mayor Ornament. The twin-faced politician from Halloween Town will provide happy nightmares throughout the holidays while soliciting decorative contributions to your family tree. |
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Walt Disney World Best of Minnie Mouse Mini Glass Our leading lady will gladly serve your guests a smile or two in this souvenir Best of Minnie Mouse Mini Glass, direct from the Walt Disney World Resort. Minnie’s heels keep spirits high with this sculptured novelty that makes a great toothpick holder! |
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Walt Disney World Best of Mickey Mouse Mini Glass Our happy host will gladly serve your guests a smile or two in this souvenir Best of Mickey Mouse Mini Glass, direct from the Walt Disney World Resort. Mickey’s shoes keep spirits high with this sculptured novelty that makes a great toothpick holder! |
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Disney Resorts H2O+ Grapefruit Bergamot Shower Gel Let delicious memories of your trip to a Disney Resort wash over you every time you use this H2O+ Grapefruit Bergamot Shower Gel. Tinker Bell waves her magic wand to add a sprinkling of pixie dust to this Disney branded bath gel. |
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Thanksgiving Minnie and Mickey Mouse Salt and Pepper Shakers — 2-Pc. Serve-up a cornucopia of smiles and bountiful goodwill with our Minnie and Mickey Mouse Salt and Pepper Shakers on your Thanksgiving table. In their period costumes, our Pilgrim pair will a provide the perfect holiday centerpiece. |
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Disney Parks Mickey Mouse Wood Blocks Stacking Train Set — 18-Pc. Pull into the play station of imagination with our Mickey Mouse Stacking Train Set, direct from the Disney Parks. Sturdy wood blocks with Mickey and friends decoration stack on rolling train cars to teach recognition, sorting, counting, and motor skills. |
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Mickey’s Toontown Minnie Mouse Micro Play Set Take a trip to Mickey’s Toontown to visit Minnie Mouse in her lavender house! Minnie’s Micro Play Set looks just like the Disneyland attraction, and opens for 2 floors of play. Comes with Minnie and her friends, plus car, furniture and accessories! |
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Limited Edition Jeweled Cheshire Cat Figurine by Arribas With a dazzling 648 Swarovski® crystals, the fading feline from Alice in Wonderland is anything but invisible. Crafted in enameled metal by the Arribas Brothers, this collectible Jeweled Cheshire Cat Figurine will bring nothing but smiles. |
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Disney Cruise Line Ship Miniature — Disney Magic Sail away on a ship of dreams and memories with a sculptured souvenir of your Disney Cruise Line voyage. Our Disney Magic ship miniature is a highly detailed replica of the famed cruise liner mounted on a high gloss finish base. |
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Bohemian Jeweled Mickey Mouse Teardrop Ornament — Green Celebrate the holidays with festive folk art flair when hanging our Bohemian Jeweled Mickey Mouse Teardrop Ornament on the tree. Glittering gems in a mouse icon pattern highlight this handcrafted snowdrop bauble, topped with a corded tassel. |
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Disney Cruise Line Offering Lasseter Family Winery Excursion
Those sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wonder west coast cruises with stops in San Francisco now have a rare opportunity to visit the Sonoma Valley winery owned by John and Nancy Lasseter.
While taking the 75 minute ride from port to the winery, the guide will present a brief history on Sonoma Valley’s wine region and surrounding areas. Upon arrival, guests will be greeted by Nancy Lasseter directly. Guests will be granted exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the heart of the winery to observe different stages of the harvest process.
Nancy will take guests into the vineyards to taste different grape varietals right from the vines and to learn how ripeness is determined. Celebrated winemaker, Julia Iantosca, will provide insight into the craft of artisan winemaking. If the timing is right, guests might even get to witness the crushing of ripe wine grapes, the first step in the age-old process of winemaking.
At the conclusion of the harvest activities tour, guests will take a short walk along the vineyards and insectaries’ to beautiful Lake Serendipity, a rarely-seen jewel of the estate.
Nancy Lasseter has enlisted the help of renowned chef, Sondra Bernstein, to design food that pairs perfectly with the 5 Lasseter Family wines. Nancy will talk about each wine and the delectable flavors that guests will experience. After the meal and wine tasting, guests will have approximately 45 minutes for leisure activities by the pond. Guests may participate in a friendly game of sand volleyball, petanque (French bocce ball) or just relax in the tranquil setting. Guests will also have time to browse (and purchase) the Lasseter Family wines for sale and Sondra’s gourmet pantry items.
The excursion is not for the feint of wallet, however. The 21+ only crowd will be shelling out $475 per person for the opportunity. In addition to the tour and meal, each guest will also receive a souvenir bottle of Lasseter Family wine, signed by Nancy and John Lasseter and winemaker Julia Iantosca.
For more information on the excursion, visit its official page.
Categories: Disney Cruise Line Tags: Cruises, DCL, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Wonder, Excursions, John Lasseter, Pixar, San Francisco, Sonoma Valley, Wines
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