Disney theme park
Disney Cruise Line
Location	Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA
Opening Day	July 30, 1998
Resort	Disney Cruise Line
Theme	Cruise Ships
Website	Disney Cruise Line homepage
Operator	The Walt Disney Company

Disney Cruise Line is owned by The Walt Disney Company and headquartered in Celebration, Florida. The business is run by President Tom McAlpin as part of the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts division. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is the division of The Walt Disney Company that conceives, builds and manages the theme parks and vacation resorts for which Disney is famous, as well as a variety of additional family-oriented leisure enterprises. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Cape Canaveral is a city in Brevard County, Florida, USA. The population was 8,829 at the 2000 census. ... is the 211th day of the year (212th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) is one of the largest media and entertainment corporations in the world. ... The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) is one of the largest media and entertainment corporations in the world. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Tom McAlpin is the president of Disney Cruise Line, which offers land and sea vacations in the Caribbean. ... Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is the division of The Walt Disney Company that conceives, builds and manages the theme parks and vacation resorts for which Disney is famous, as well as a variety of additional family-oriented leisure enterprises. ...

It operates two cruise ships, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder, along with Castaway Cay, a private island in the Bahamas designed as an exclusive port of call for Disney's ships. Pacific Sky sails under Sydney Harbour Bridge A cruise ship or a cruise liner is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ships amenities are considered an essential part of the experience. ... Disney Magic departing Port Canaveral The Disney Magic is the original of two cruise ships operated by The Walt Disney Company under its subsidiary Disney Cruise Line. ... The Disney Wonder is a cruise ship operated by Disney Cruise Line since its launch in 1999. ... Castaway Cay is a private island or out island in the Bahamas which serves as an exclusive port of call for the Disney Wonder and her sister ship, the Disney Magic. ...

The Disney Magic began operation July 30, 1998. The Disney Wonder began operation August 15, 1999. The Disney Magic and Disney Wonder have 875 and 874 staterooms respectively. The ships are virtually identical in their design, with a few variations in restaurants and entertainment venues. Both contain areas designed exclusively for various age groups, including toddlers, young children, teens, and adults. is the 211th day of the year (212th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ...

They are the first in the industry to be designed and built from the keel up as family cruise liners, with the goal of accommodating parents and children. In October 2006, additional family amenities were added to the Disney Wonder including features specifically geared toward toddlers, making the ship even more suitable for families with young children.

Disney Cruise Line was created in 1995 when the company commissioned its two ships at Fincantieri in Italy, ending an arrangement with Premier Cruises for the maritime segment of its vacation packages. Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Fincantieri - Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p. ... A family ready to embark on The Big Red Boat Premier Cruise Line was a cruise line that operated from 1983 to 2000. ...

In February, 2007, Disney Cruise Line announced plans to build two new ocean ships. The ships are approximately 50% larger than the Magic and Wonder, and are scheduled to launch in 2011 and 2012. The company signed a letter of intent to negotiate a contract to build the 122,000-ton new cruise ship with Meyer Werft shipyard, based in Papenburg, Germany. The Norwegian Jewel, constructed by Meyer Werft The Meyer Werft is one of the remaining large German shipyards, headquartered in Papenburg. ... Papenburg is a city in the district of Emsland in Lower Saxony, Germany, situated at the river Ems. ...

Disney Cruise Line offers three-, four- and seven-night cruises to various destinations in the Caribbean; a daytime stop at Castaway Cay is included in all itineraries. Cruises depart from Disney's Art Deco-themed terminal in Port Canaveral, Florida. Some "land and sea" packages include a stay at Walt Disney World Resort as well as transportation to the pier 50 miles away. See also the section below titled "Special Itineraries". “West Indian” redirects here. ... Asheville City Hall. ... Port Canaveral is a major cruise and cargo port located in Brevard County, Florida. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area South Florida Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... Cinderella Castle is the symbol of Magic Kingdom The Spaceship Earth geodesic sphere is the symbol of Epcot The Sorcerers Hat is the symbol of Disney-MGM Studios The Tree of Life is the symbol of Disneys Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World Resort, often referred to as simply...

Ships

The Disney Magic and its sister ship serve also as supply vessels for Castaway Cay, the private Disney island in the Bahamas. The ships even provide data services for the island when in port allowing guests to charge gift and other purchases to their cabins continuing their cashless vacation. Castaway Cay is a private island or out island in the Bahamas which serves as an exclusive port of call for the Disney Wonder and her sister ship, the Disney Magic. ...

Disney Wonder and sister ship Disney Magic are the first vessels to be designed, from the keel up, as family cruise ships, with the precise goal of accommodating parents and children. Low tech things like the split bathrooms, even in small cabins, and high tech services like the parental pagers are two of the many design features that set them apart from other cruise ships. It has been suggested that Radio paging be merged into this article or section. ...

The interior is a mix of art deco streamline style of the transatlantic liners of the 1940s and 1950s and the graphic signature of all the Disney movies of the last decades. The Disney characters are also there in abundance, though usually very subtly. The ship's horn plays When You Wish Upon a Star. Asheville City Hall. ... When You Wish upon a Star is a popular song written by Ned Washington and Leigh Harline and introduced in the 1940 Walt Disney movie Pinocchio, where it is sung by Cliff Edwards in the character of Jiminy Cricket, over the opening credits and again in the final scene of...

Disney Magic

Disney Magic departing Port Canaveral

The Disney Magic is the original cruise ship operated by The Walt Disney Company under its subsidiary Disney Cruise Line. Its sister, the Disney Wonder, launched in 1999. Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Fincantieri - Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p. ... Download high resolution version (2032x1524, 598 KB)Disney Magic sails out of Port Canaveral for a 7-day Caribbean cruise. ... Download high resolution version (2032x1524, 598 KB)Disney Magic sails out of Port Canaveral for a 7-day Caribbean cruise. ... The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) is one of the largest media and entertainment corporations in the world. ...

Built in 1998 by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, the Disney Magic can hold approximately 2,400 guests. It currently sails on 7 day itineraries including Disney's private island Castaway Cay, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Key West, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel (depending on specific cruise). Fincantieri - Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p. ... Castaway Cay is a private island or out island in the Bahamas which serves as an exclusive port of call for the Disney Wonder and her sister ship, the Disney Magic. ... St. ... Map of U.S. Virgin Islands Saint Thomas is an island in the Caribbean Sea, a county and constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), an unincorporated territory of the United States. ... Map of Key West Key West is a city located in Monroe County, Florida. ... Grand Cayman from space, April 1994 Grand Cayman is the largest of the three Cayman Islands at about 196 km² and contains the capital George Town. ... Location of Cozumel State Quintana Roo Presidente municipal Gustavo Ortega Joaquín Political Party PAN Area   â€“Land   â€“Water 647 km² Population   â€“Total (2005)   â€“Density 73,193 (2005 census) Time zone UTC –6 Latitude Longitude 20°30′ N 86°57′ W Cozumel (Mayan: Island of the Swallows) is an island in...

In June 2005, the Disney Magic was dispatched to the West Coast in honor of Disneyland's 50th Anniversary. Regional definitions vary from source to source. ... For other uses, see Disneyland (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Disneyland (disambiguation). ...

The Disney Magic entered scheduled 10-day drydock refurbishment on October 1, 2005 at the Norshipco shipyard in Norfolk, Virginia. Several enhancements took place during this time. The Vista Spa and Salon received a 1,700-square foot expansion including three new spa treatment suites. Three conference rooms on deck 2 were transformed into an additional children's area called Ocean Quest. A 24-by-14 foot LED screen was affixed to the forward funnel in the family swimming pool area where movies and major sporting and broadcast events are shown. Subtle enhancements have been added to Parrot Cay restaurant that change every evening during dinner. U.S. Navy submarine USS Greeneville in dry dock following collision with a fishing boat. ... is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Motto: Crescas (Latin for, Thou shalt grow. ... External links LEd Category: TeX ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... For other uses see film (disambiguation) Film refers to the celluliod media on which movies are printed Film — also called movies, the cinema, the silver screen, moving pictures, photoplays, picture shows, flicks, or motion pictures, — is a field that encompasses motion pictures as an art form or as... Toms Restaurant, a restaurant in New York made familiar by Suzanne Vega and the television sitcom Seinfeld A restaurant is an establishment that serves prepared food and beverages to order, to be consumed on the premises. ...

Disney Wonder

Disney Wonder docked at Castaway Cay.

The Disney Wonder is a cruise ship operated by Disney Cruise Line. Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... Fincantieri - Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 670 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Disney Cruise Line... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 670 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Disney Cruise Line... Castaway Cay is a private island or out island in the Bahamas which serves as an exclusive port of call for the Disney Wonder and her sister ship, the Disney Magic. ... Pacific Sky sails under Sydney Harbour Bridge A cruise ship or a cruise liner is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ships amenities are considered an essential part of the experience. ...

In October 2006, the Wonder went into dry dock for a general sprucing up and the addition of new features, many of which were introduced to the Disney Magic in 2005.

A toddler pool was added that features interactive fountains and splash zones. A new computer simulator was put into the refurbished Oceaneer Lab that lets kids "steer" Disney Wonder in and out of port. A 24 x 14 ft. LED screen affixed to the forward funnel and overlooking the Goofy Pool offers Disney movies and television programs. The Vista Spa, as well as the meeting and conference facilities and the Quiet Cove adults-only pool, were renovated and expanded too.

Ships 3 and 4

Disney Cruise Lines announced on February 22, 2007 that 2 new ships to be added to its fleet in 2011 and 2012.^[1] The ships are to be built by Meyer Werft shipyard, based in Papenburg, Germany. These newest 132,000 ton ships will be 2 decks taller than the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder and will have 1,250 staterooms each. A list of names are considered for the new ships. Some of them on the list are: The Dream, The Adventure, or The Imagination. A process of elimination will be underway shortly before they begin construction. The Norwegian Jewel, constructed by Meyer Werft The Meyer Werft is one of the remaining large German shipyards, headquartered in Papenburg. ... Papenburg is a city in the district of Emsland in Lower Saxony, Germany, situated at the river Ems. ...

Key features

Children's activities

The Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder have some of the best designed children's spaces at sea. The Oceaneer's Club is a play space designed with a Peter Pan theme with storytelling, climbing area, computers, dress-up area and other fun activities. The Oceaneer's Lab offers a distinctly fun, different environment with activities including science, cooking, video games and creativity. Teen guests also have their own dedicated space in the forward funnel atop the ship. Called "Aloft," on the Wonder and "The Stack" on the Magic, it is modeled after a studio loft space, with comfortable couches, televisions, mp3 listening stations, and games just for teens. When the ship calls at Castaway Cay, all three groups have activities and spaces designed just for them as well, including Scuttle's Cove for children 3-12 and the Teen Beach.

Dining Statue of Peter Pan in Bowring Park, St. ...

The Disney Wonder and her sister ship introduced rotational dining through highly themed environments to cruising. The three main restaurants, Triton's (on the Wonder)/Lumiere's (on the Magic), Parrot Cay and Animator's Palate each provide unique dining experiences. There is also a buffet and an alternative, adults-only restaurant Palo, along with counter service on deck 9 near the pools.

Recent Additions

In the staterooms, new bathroom products were introduced, plus more luxurious bath towels. Sealy Posturepedic Premium Plush Euro-top mattresses, new pillows and Frette 300-thread-count, 100 percent Egyptian cotton linens were added.

Special itineraries

In the summer of 2005, the Disney Magic sailed through the Panama Canal to Los Angeles for 12 seven-night cruises along the Mexican Riviera as part of the Happiest Homecoming on Earth, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. Afterward, the ship returned to its previous Caribbean routes. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Two Panamax running the Miraflores Locks The Panama Canal (Spanish: ) is a major ship canal that traverses the Isthmus of Panama in Central America, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Wikinews has news related to: Disneyland marks 50th anniversary The Happiest Homecoming on Earth is the eighteen-month-long celebration (held through 2005 and 2006) of the fiftieth anniversary of the Disneyland theme park, which opened on July 17, 1955. ... For other uses, see Disneyland (disambiguation). ...

During the summer of 2007, the Disney Magic will offer 10- and 11-night Mediterranean cruises departing from Barcelona, Spain. After leaving Barcelona, the ship will stop at Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... The Mediterranean Sea is an intercontinental sea positioned between Europe to the north, Africa to the south and Asia to the east, covering an approximate area of 2. ... Location Coordinates : Time Zone : CET (GMT +1) - summer: CEST (GMT +2) General information Native name Barcelona (Catalan) Spanish name Barcelona Nickname Ciutat Comtal (City of Counts) Postal code 08001–08080 Area code 34 (Spain) + 93 (Barcelona) Website http://www. ...

• Palermo, Sicily
• Naples, Italy
• Olbia, Sardinia
• Civitavecchia, Italy
• La Spezia, Italy
• Marseilles, France
• Villefranche, France

On the trans-Atlantic cruises (one Eastbound and one Westbound) the Magic will stop at For other uses, see Palermo (disambiguation). ... Sicily (Sicilia in Italian and Sicilian) is an autonomous region of Italy and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, with an area of 25,708 km² (9,926 sq. ... For other uses see, Naples (disambiguation) and Napoli (disambiguation) Location of the city of Naples (red dot) within Italy. ... For Pontic Olbia, the Greek colony on the Black Sea coast, see Olbia, Ukraine. ... Cagliari, the chief town. ... Civitavecchia is a town and comune of the province of Rome in the central Italian region of Lazio, a sea port on the Tyrrhenian sea, 50 miles WNW of Rome, 42°06N 11°47E. According to the 2003 census, its population was 50,100. ... La Spezia (Spèsa in the local dialect of Ligurian) is a city in the Liguria region of northern Italy, at the head of La Spezia Gulf, and capital city of the province of La Spezia. ... Marseilles redirects here. ... Villefranche is the name or part of the name of several communes in France: Villefranche, in the Gers département Villefranche, in the Yonne département Villefranche-dAlbigeois, in the Tarn département Villefranche-dAllier, in the Allier département Villefranche-de-Conflent, in the Pyrénées...

• Cadiz, Spain
• Gibraltar
• Tenerife, Canary Islands

In 2008, the Disney Magic will return to Los Angeles for 12 consecutive seven-night cruises from the Port of Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera ports of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta. On August 17, 2008, the Disney Magic will return to its home port of Pt. Canaveral, Florida with a 15-night Panama Canal Repositioning cruise. This article is about the Spanish city. ... Flag of Tenerife Tenerife in the Canary Islands chain. ... Anthem: Arrorró Capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife Official language(s) Spanish Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 13th  7,447 km²  1. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... The Mexican Riviera consists of the resort cities lying on the western coast of Mexico. ... Cabo is well known for its pristine beaches Lands End is at southern tip of Baja and its arch can be seen in a December sunset San Lucas Marina This view of Cabo San Lucas shows the rapid growth of the area (November 5, 2005). ... Mazatlán [masaˈtlan] is a city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa; the surrounding municipio (municipality) for which the city serves as the municipal seat is also called Mazatlán. ... Puerto Vallarta is a Mexican resort city situated on the Pacific Oceans Bahía de Banderas. ...

References

• Durand, Jean-Françcruois. Autour du Monde Paquebots / Cruise ships around the world Editions marines, 1996. [bilingual text]
• Schwartzman, M. T. ed.. Fodor's 99 the best cruises. New York : Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc., c1998.
• Ward, Douglas ed.. Berlitz ocean cruising & cruise ships. London : Berlitz, 2003.

1. ^ Disney Cruise Line Press Release

External links

• Disney Cruise Line official site
• Google Maps link to Port Canaveral, shows the terminal where the Disney Wonder and Disney Magic dock
• Reviews and Blogs
• Disney Cruise Line Press Site
• Disney Cruise Pictures and Reviews