posted on May 9th, 2013 by Jonathan Frontado, Disney Cruise Line
Now that our newest ship has been sailing for more than a year, we want to test your knowledge and find out which of you have become Disney Fantasy experts!
Take a look at the up-close shots below and let us know where on the Disney Fantasy you can find them. Then check back later today to see the zoomed out versions of these photos and find out if you guessed correctly!
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posted on May 3rd, 2013 by Jonathan Frontado, Disney Cruise Line
Last week we announced that the Disney Magic, Disney Cruise Lines’s first ship, is being re-imagined with brand-new experiences! As we get more details about these exciting enhancements, I look forward to sharing them with you.
Today, let’s start at the top – the highest point on the ship to be exact! The launch point for the Disney Magic’s new thrill slide, AquaDunk, is in a spot no guest has ever been… at the very top of the ship’s funnel. Not only does this water slide drop 40 vertical feet, it sends riders almost 20 feet out over the side of the ship in a translucent tube with a breathtaking view of the ocean below.
One of the masterminds behind the crazy drop, twists and turns, Imagineer Peter Ricci, has even more details to share about what guests can expect from this adrenaline pumping ride. Check out this video…
Three, two, one…How loud will you scream when the floor drops out from beneath you?
Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog and Disney Cruise Line Facebook page, and follow @DisneyCruise on Twitter for all of the exciting updates about the Disney Magic’s transformation! While you’re on Twitter, join in the conversation by using the hashtag #DisneyMagic.
posted on April 30th, 2013 by Jonathan Frontado, Disney Cruise Line
Have you ever wondered what happens at Castaway Cay when you’re not there? I got a little glimpse during my visit to the island earlier this month.
Disney Cruise Line guests aren’t the only ones who love to kick back, relax and have fun here! See what Mickey and the gang do on their fun-filled days at Disney’s island paradise in this video:
What’s your favorite thing to do at Castaway Cay?
For more posts highlighting Castaway Cay, see below:
posted on April 26th, 2013 by Jonathan Frontado, Disney Cruise Line
I’m thrilled to share Disney Cruise Line‘s exciting news today…there’s an extra dose of magic coming aboard the Disney Magic! Our first ship in the fleet is getting a “reimagineering” transformation during dry dock from Sept. 7 through Oct. 10, 2013.
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We’re adding brand-new experiences like AquaDunk, a really cool thrill slide that starts with a near-vertical launch and then sends guests in a translucent tube 20 feet over the side of the ship…
…and a chance for young “recruits” to unleash their inner super heroes at Marvel’s Avengers Academy! This is the first time Super Heroes from the Marvel Universe have been introduced on a Disney Cruise Line ship.
Plus, we’re re-imagining spaces, starting with a beautifully redesigned grand atrium lobby…
…bringing more splashtacular fun up on deck with the AquaLab water playground, Twist n’ Spout slide and Nephews’ Splash Zone for toddlers…
….giving families a vibrant new dining room, Carioca’s, inspired by Rio de Janeiro…
….and sprinkling the pixie dust on our adult-only Palo restaurant and Senses Spa & Salon.
With an all-new lineup of clubs in the After Hours nighttime district, and with new lands of adventure in Disney’s Oceaneer Club, Disney’s Oceaneer Lab and It’s A Small World Nursery, both adults and kids have entirely new areas just for them. We’ll be taking a closer look inside these spaces in the weeks to come.
Over the next several months we’ll be sharing tons of videos so you can have all the details on the ship’s transformation. We’ll also be giving exclusive sneak peeks to Disney Cruise Line fans on Facebook, including a Disney Magic Re-Imagined video series with global architecture expert Danny Forster. Be sure to check out the first video posted today at www.facebook.com/disneycruiseline!
And if you want to be one of the first to take a virtual ride on AquaDunk, check out the Disney Cruise Line Facebook page today at 12 p.m. ET to “experience” this extreme thrill slide (through the eyes of Donald Duck!)
Fans, tell us – which of these magical details coming to the Disney Magic excites you most?
Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog and Disney Cruise Line Facebook page, and follow @DisneyCruise on Twitter for all of the exciting updates about the Disney Magic’s transformation! While you’re on Twitter, join in the conversation by using the hashtag #DisneyMagic.
posted on April 23rd, 2013 by Jonathan Frontado, Disney Cruise Line
Have you been wondering what I was up to last week at Castaway Cay? Take a look…
Pretty impressive, huh? Okay, well I can’t actually take credit for building these sand sculptures, but I was there when they were created! These works of art were done by two professional sand sculpture artists, and we captured a cool time lapse video of them at work. Check it out!
What’s your favorite sand sculpture to make when your family is hanging out at Castaway Cay?
For more posts highlighting Castaway Cay, see below:
posted on April 11th, 2013 by Jonathan Frontado, Disney Cruise Line
Hello from Castaway Cay! There are no ships in sight today, but I’m here (with some Disney friends!) getting a taste of what private island life is like.
We arrived this morning and were greeted by an old friend…
You may recall that I first met him on the island a few years ago, and now he’s back! We’ll be live tweeting about his experience on Castaway Cay all day today from Disney Cruise Line’s Twitter account @DisneyCruise. Be sure to follow us and join the conversation by using the hashtag #CastawayCay!
I’ll share more about our time on the island with you when I return home. Until then, tell me…if you could have Castaway Cay to yourself, what would you do?
For more posts highlighting Castaway Cay, see below:
posted on March 25th, 2013 by Jonathan Frontado, Disney Cruise Line
Whales, glaciers and bears, oh my! Things got a little wild when Donald Duck faced Alaska’s rugged frontier during his summer voyage with Disney Cruise Line. See for yourself…
If you want to see more of Donald’s adventures in Alaska, follow @DisneyCruise on Twitter as we show you photographs all this week. Which Disney character would your family most like by their side as you venture into the great Alaskan frontier?
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posted on March 8th, 2013 by Jonathan Frontado, Disney Cruise Line
Lush rainforest, cascading waterfalls, white sand beaches and beautiful azure waters…a pretty nice thought, huh? These are just some of the amazing sights our guests will enjoy next year when the Disney Magic departs from San Juan, Puerto Rico for the first time ever!
The brand-new Southern Caribbean cruises sail to the tropical islands of St. Lucia, Grenada, Barbados, St. Kitts and Antigua. Check out this video of some of what you¹ll experience on this seven-night voyage, and tell me, are you adding it to your travel list, too?
posted on March 1st, 2013 by Jonathan Frontado, Disney Cruise Line
Now that Disney Cruise Line has unveiled the complete list of itineraries and ports for 2014, I’m sure many of you are busying researching and planning which voyage is best for your family. It’s a tough decision, isn’t it?
Luckily, Cruise Director Darren walks us through all of the options available in this video. Check it out, and let us know in the comments which new itinerary we can expect to see your family enjoying in 2014!
posted on February 17th, 2013 by Jonathan Frontado, Disney Cruise Line
With so many Disney Cruise Line European itinerary choices in 2014, there is a lot to consider when selecting which voyage is best for your family. To help you in your decision, and because some of the port names aren’t as well known as the destinations you can access from them, today I want to tell you about famous sights you can explore with Disney Cruise Line during the summer of 2014.
Considering our expanded collection of Greek Isles destinations next year, let’s start with Greece…
Picturesque Santorini and charming Mykonos, distinguished by whitewashed buildings and beautiful beaches, are two of the most popular islands in Greece you can visit with Disney Cruise Line. Equally spectacular, and all with their own unique appeal, are the islands of Rhodes, Corfu and Crete (via the port at Heraklion).
Also on the schedule for Disney Cruise Line in 2014 are the ancient cities of Olympia and Athens. Katakolon is the gateway to Olympia, the site of the classic olympic games, and Piraeus is the access point for Athens, home to The Acropolis.
Now on to France and Italy…
Famous locales along the French Riviera, including Nice, Monte Carlo and Cannes, are at your fingertips from the port at Villefranche. Stunning, isn’t it?
Iconic Italian cities and landmarks are accessible from Civitavecchia (a short distance from Rome) and La Spezia (nearby both
While not a complete list of the many destinations in Europe Disney Cruise Line will visit in 2014, I hope this info will help you plan your perfect family vacation. Which of these locales do you have your heart set on?
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