Exclusive New York City Tours for Disney Cruise Line Guests
posted on May 11th, 2012 by Arnaldo Zanonato, Port Adventures Manager
New York City is an international hub that attracts millions of visitors every year, and all of us at Disney Cruise Line are excited to have the Disney Magic home porting in the “Big Apple” this summer.
Many of our guests sailing out of New York will be visiting the city for the first time, so to help them explore, we are offering pre- and post-cruise stays at renowned hotels with opportunities to catch a Disney Theatrical production on Broadway. Plus we are offering special sightseeing tours to some of the city’s most famous landmarks – with a hassle-free ride to the airport as you conclude your visit.
Here are some of the sights guests can check out on Disney Cruise Line Port Adventures in the city…
360-degree views of the city atop the Rockefeller Center…
The American Museum of Natural History…
Grand Central Station…
And of course, The Statue of Liberty…
If you’ve been to New York, which attraction would you recommend to someone visiting for the first time? Have a great weekend and don’t forget, when the ship’s in port, venture ashore!
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Disney Cruise Line Guests to Discover the Beauty of San Diego This Fall
posted on April 27th, 2012 by Arnaldo Zanonato, Port Adventures Manager
The Disney Wonder will make its inaugural visit to San Diego this September as part of Disney Cruise Line’s new 7-night Best of California cruises. The Port Adventures Team has been busy putting together some great experiences for both families and adults.
There are plenty of ways to experience “America’s Finest City”…by bicycle, harbor cruise or a coastal walk, to name a few. Guests wanting to explore the city at a leisurely pace should choose the San Diego Trolley Car, which allows them to “hop on and off” at various attractions.
Certainly one port adventure many guests will love is a trip to the San Diego Zoo, one of the most famous zoos in the United States.
Also not to be missed is the Toasting Temecula wine adventure. On this tour, adult guests have an opportunity to explore Southern California’s only developed wine region with tastings at three different wineries.
Follow my posts for more exciting experiences when sailing with Disney Cruise Line. And don’t forget, when the ship’s in port, venture ashore!
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Disney Cruise Line Offers Walt Disney World Resort Port Adventures for Guests
posted on April 20th, 2012 by Arnaldo Zanonato, Port Adventures Manager
During the 8-night Disney Magic voyages from New York to the Bahamas this summer, guests are in for a special treat! Not only will they enjoy a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, they also have the opportunity to visit Walt Disney World Resort for a day.
A one-day park hopper ticket is included in each guest’s voyage, meaning they can visit not one but all four major theme parks! Even better – round trip transportation is included.
To celebrate these exciting voyages, we added exclusive experiences throughout Walt Disney World Resort for Disney Cruise Line guests, such as the VIP tours that I shared with you recently. Another one of my favorite offerings is the Illuminations Fireworks Dessert Party at Epcot, a private viewing for Disney Cruise Line guests and the perfect way to end a day filled with magic and discovery!
With the opportunity to visit Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, the biggest decision guests have to make is where they will start and end their day. What would you recommend for a first-time Walt Disney World Resort visitor?
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Disney Theatrical Group Welcomes Disney Cruise Line Guests to New York City This Summer
posted on April 6th, 2012 by Arnaldo Zanonato, Port Adventures Manager
For guests sailing on the Disney Magic voyages from New York City this summer, Disney Cruise Line and the Disney Theatrical Group put together an amazing experience that I want to tell you about!
Before or after their cruise, guests are able to book a Disney-exclusive tour of the historical New Amsterdam Theatre. Disney Theatrical tour guides will share information on future productions and guests will visit areas not open to the general public, such as the props archive room…
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After the tour, guests will enjoy a performance of one of two Disney Broadway hits: The Lion King or Mary Poppins!
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This offer, exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests, is a great way to extend a magical cruise vacation in the grand city of New York. Who will be joining us in the Big Apple this summer?
Explore the Natural Wonders of Saint John, New Brunswick with Disney Cruise Line
posted on February 13th, 2012 by Arnaldo Zanonato, Port Adventures Manager
I gave you an inside look at Halifax, Nova Scotia, a stop on Disney Cruise Line’s five-night voyage from New York City, and now I am back to share the adventures of Saint John, New Brunswick. This historical town is set on the Bay of Fundy, which holds the record for the highest tides in the world and is the gateway to many exciting Port Adventures!
You can “walk on the ocean floor” at Hopewell Rocks…
…or catch and catalog critters from the waters of Fundy National Park.
And when the water level in the bay either falls or rises some 28 feet, strong harbor currents reverse, causing the world-famous Reversing Falls Rapid. Thrill-seekers can admire the phenomenon on a high-speed jet boat during the Ride the Rapids Port Adventure, an experience I will never forget!
For a Disney-exclusive adventure, you can visit St. Andrews By-the-Sea, a beautiful town set along the shores of the Bay of Fundy. During the Garden Tea Party Featuring Exclusive Disney Character Experience, you will explore Kingsbrae Garden, named one of the “Top Five North American Gardens Worth Travelling For,” participate in a ladybug release and enjoy tea with Alice in Wonderland.
Last but not least I want to tell you about another Disney-exclusive adventure, the Whale of a Time Featuring Exclusive Youth Activity at the New Brunswick Museum. Here families will examine real whale bones as they become “Bay of Fundy Tide Experts” on the local whale population. Next, children will be invited to paint mosaic tiles for a beautiful whale-inspired mural that will be permanently displayed in one of the cruise ship terminals of the Port of Saint John. Plus, on behalf of every guest participating, contributions will be made to the North Atlantic Right Whale Adoption Program, making this Port Adventure one of my absolute favorites!
These are just some of the many exciting Port Adventures offered in beautiful Saint John. If you happen to be on the inaugural voyage on June 10, I’ll see you onboard – make sure to say hello!
Discover the Charm of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with Disney Cruise Line
posted on February 3rd, 2012 by Arnaldo Zanonato, Port Adventures Manager
Last year, I had the chance to travel to our new Canadian ports to develop and choose Port Adventures for guests to enjoy this summer on our five-night voyages from New York City. These trips are a favorite part of my job and a great opportunity to experience first-hand the best these destinations have to offer!
Today I want to tell you about Halifax, a place full of rich history. The most popular destinations are Peggy’s Cove, a famous fishing village renowned for its lighthouse, and the Citadel, a National Historic Site completed by the British in 1856 where children and adults alike can follow the steps of 78th Highlanders.
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Guests can truly tailor their visit to Halifax with signature experiences exclusive to Disney Cruise Line.
The Disney Exclusive 2-Day Overnight Cross-country Adventure is a private tour with an 18-passenger VIP Executive Coach, a driver and a tour guide for two days, plus an overnight stay at the golf-lover’s paradise, Fox Harb’r Hotel. It is a great option for golf lovers and families that want the flexibility to follow their own itinerary.
The Port Adventure Learn the Ropes Featuring Exclusive Youth Activity & Hop On Hop Off starts with a family-friendly visit to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. After the museum visit, children are accompanied by Disney Cruise Line counselors for a fun-filled activity to learn four basic knots every sailor must know while parents have the option to continue visiting the museum or take a break at the beautiful waterfront area. Then the entire family reunites to continue exploring Halifax with a full-day pass to the Hop On Hop Off bus, the best way to explore town at leisure.
Stay tuned for my next Disney Parks Blog post to get an inside look at Port Adventures in Saint John, New Brunswick!
Exploring Walt Disney World Resort VIP-Style on a Disney Cruise Line Vacation
posted on January 20th, 2012 by Arnaldo Zanonato, Port Adventures Manager
Hi Disney Parks Blog fans! I’m Arnaldo Zanonato, better known as Arny, Port Adventures Manager and the newest Disney Parks Blog author for Disney Cruise Line. With all of our new itineraries and homeports this year, we’ll be introducing plenty of exciting new Port Adventures for Disney Cruise Line guests, and I’m excited to give you a sneak peek at some of my favorites.
This summer the Disney Magic will set sail on 8-night voyages from New York to the Bahamas. The cruise includes a full day stop in Port Canaveral, Florida, with roundtrip transportation and a ticket to nearby Walt Disney World Resort, giving guests a chance to visit all four theme parks!
Because it is impossible to experience all that the resort has to offer in one day, we worked closely with the Walt Disney World VIP Tour Services to develop day tours that would help our guests to see some of the major attractions across all theme parks. The result? Check it out:
Best of Walt Disney World Resort for Young Families, a VIP Tour – Created with the young members of the family in mind, this VIP tour will take guests to favorite attractions like Peter Pan’s Flight at Magic Kingdom Park and Toy Story Mania! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Thrills of Walt Disney World Resort, a VIP Tour – Are you a thrill seeker? Then this VIP tour is for you! Experience the most thrilling attractions, both classic and new, like Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom Park!
During both VIP tours guests will have access to Disney’s FASTPASS lines, always accompanied by a VIP Tour Guide, an expert to help maximize your day at this magical place! Now if you had one day only at Walt Disney World Resort, what attractions would be on your list?
