Excitement has been brewing since Disney Cruise Line announced Pixar-inspired California Coastal cruises sailing this fall. Aboard the Disney Wonder, Pixar characters like Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear will visit with guests, and artists and filmmakers from Pixar Animation Studios will make special presentations, including sneak peeks of future Pixar films.

What’s more, special Port Adventures will allow you to see the best of California, and as a wine lover, one I am particularly excited about is the excursion out of San Francisco to the Lasseter Family Winery in Sonoma Valley.

Guests will explore the family’s private vineyard, owned by Nancy and John Lasseter (Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation and Pixar Animation Studios), and sample some of the unique red wine blends offered under the Lasseter label. With Nancy as your host, you will be granted exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the heart of the winery and into the vineyards to taste different grape varietals right from the vines.

After tasting five Lasseter Family wines you will have leisure time at the beautiful Lake Serendipity, a rarely-seen jewel of the estate.

If this is a Port Adventure you want to experience, click the Facebook “like” button below and tell us in the comments which part you’d enjoy most.

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• Disney Cruise Line Announces Pixar-Inspired California Coastal Cruises
• Disney Cruise Line Guests to Discover the Beauty of San Diego This Fall

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Last week I gave you a glimpse of a Disney Cruise Line cruise to Atlantic Canada, boasting a picturesque coastline, rich heritage, the world’s highest tides and loads of maritime charm.

In this video you’ll hear more about that maritime charm from locals and find out where you can go in the seaside provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to experience it.

If you’re planning a Disney cruise to Canada this summer, here are a few Port Adventures I recommend to enjoy first-hand the quaint fishing villages, seafaring history and mouth-watering fresh seafood…

Peggy’s Cove, Lobster Lunch & Maple – Visit Peggy’s Cove, a famous fishing village known worldwide as having one of the most photographed lighthouses. Here you’ll learn about the lobster fisheries and enjoy a delicious lobster lunch overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Learn the Ropes Featuring Exclusive Youth Activity & Hop On Hop Off – Explore the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, where children can take part in an exclusive activity accompanied by Disney Cruise Line Youth Counselors, allowing parents some free time to explore. Next, re-group and explore the heritage of Halifax at leisure aboard a Hop On Hop Off double-decker bus.

St. Martins & the Bay of Fundy – Travel to the picturesque fishing village of St. Martins on the shores of the Bay of Fundy with its famous sea-carved caves, twin covered bridges, delicious seafood chowder and old-fashioned hospitality.

Now that you know more about what Atlantic Canada has to offer…when the ship’s in port, venture ashore!

Check out these posts for more about Disney cruises to Atlantic Canada:

• A Glimpse of a Disney Cruise to Atlantic Canada
• Explore the Natural Wonders of Saint John, New Brunswick with Disney Cruise Line
• Discover the Charm of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with Disney Cruise Line

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When you think of Key West, Florida, what comes to your mind? Turquoise water, world-class fishing, colorful culture, interesting history, delicious key lime pie, amazing sunsets…? The list of what this tropical paradise is known for could go on and on.

With the addition of Galveston, Texas, and Miami as new homeports, Disney Cruise Line is returning to the vibrant city of Key West on select Western Caribbean and Bahamas sailings.

Here are just a few ways you can explore the southernmost city in the continental U.S.:

Trolley, Train and Bike Tours

Sit back and relax on the Old Town Trolley or Conch Train Tour or get a little exercise on the Key Lime Island Bike Tour. All three are great ways to enjoy numerous Key West historical sites and local hot spots, including a tasting of delicious key lime treats at the world-famous Kermit’s Key Lime Pie Shoppe!

Water and Wildlife Adventures

Explore the waters of the Key West Wildlife Refuge, home to a vast array of beautiful marine life, on the Snorkel Kayak and Dolphin Watching Adventure. Be sure to have your camera ready as you might see dolphins jumping and playing in a special area known to the locals as the “Dolphin Playground.” You can also enjoy the water from above on a glass bottom boat, sail through it on a catamaran, or dive in on a Snuba tour, an activity that combines the ease or snorkeling with the thrill of scuba diving.

If you’ve been to Key West, tell us in the comments about your favorite spots around the island. And don’t forget, when the ship’s in port, venture ashore!

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• A Glimpse of a Disney Cruise to Atlantic Canada
• A Look Ahead to the Disney Magic in Barcelona Next Summer
• Fireworks on the High Seas with Disney Cruise Line

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Whether you’re a nature lover, foodie or history buff, there’s something for everyone on a cruise to Atlantic Canada, a brand new Disney Cruise Line destination this year. With the area’s stunning scenery, rich history and refreshing summer climate, this itinerary is one of my new favorites!

Rather than just tell you about this remarkable destination and its Port Adventure experiences, I want to show you. Take a look at this video and tell us in the comments what you’d enjoy most about your time in the seaside provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

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• Fireworks on the High Seas with Disney Cruise Line
• Top Five Ways to Get Soaked on the Disney Fantasy

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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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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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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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• An Exclusive Interview with Pepe the King Prawn About the Disney Fantasy

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