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Putting More ‘Room’ in Staterooms on the Disney Magic

posted on May 22nd, 2013 by Jonathan Frontado, Disney Cruise Line

If you’ve ever cruised with Disney Cruise Line, you know that all of our staterooms are designed with families in mind. We know that traveling families always need more space, so features are included in each room to provide more usable space, like the split-bath feature that Disney introduced to the cruise industry.

When the Disney Magic relaunches this October, guests will see changes that make the staterooms even more family friendly. Take a look at this video to hear about some of these enhancements and get a glimpse at the refreshed art deco-inspired design of the staterooms and suites on the Disney Magic.

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.



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Where on the Disney Fantasy Can You Find…

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!

The AquaLab on the Disney Fantasy The AquaLab on the Disney Fantasy
The Atrium Statue on the Disney Fantasy The Atrium Statue on the Disney Fantasy
The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on the Disney Fantasy The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on the Disney Fantasy
La Piazza on the Disney Fantasy La Piazza on the Disney Fantasy
Ooh La La on the Disney Fantasy Ooh La La on the Disney Fantasy
The Tube on the Disney Fantasy The Tube on the Disney Fantasy
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Recipe for Disney Cruise Line’s Seafood Risotto

posted on May 7th, 2013 by Stephen Walker, Fleet Culinary Standards and Consistency Chef, Disney Cruise Line

You’re going to love the Disney Cruise Line recipe we’re sharing this month: a very flavorful seafood risotto! Another guest favorite at Palo, this saffron risotto dish is served with shrimp, mussels, clams and fried zucchini. Check out this video with Palo’s Executive Chef Silvio as he shows you how to make this delicious entrée.

 
Saffron Risotto served with Fried Zucchini, Shrimp, Mussels, and Clams
Serves 4

Fried Zucchini

  • 1 small zucchini, sliced lengthwise into paper-thin strips
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Risotto

  • 6 cups fish or vegetable stock
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup white wine at room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Seafood

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped shallot
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 12 mussels, scrubbed
  • 12 clams, scrubbed
  • 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups seafood or vegetable stock
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon

Garnish

  • 4 stems fresh thyme
  • 4 stems fresh oregano
  • 4 stems fresh rosemary
  • 4 fresh chives
  • 12 cherry tomatoes
  • Shaved parmesan cheese, to taste

For fried zucchini:

Heat oil in a large, deep pot until it shimmers. Working in batches of 3 or 4, gently drop zucchini strips into hot oil. Cook until crisp and golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Keep warm.

For risotto:

  1. Warm stock in a small saucepan over medium heat. Keep warm.
  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; add onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add rice and toast lightly for 1 minute. Add wine and cook until almost completely absorbed. Add 1 cup stock and cook until it is mostly absorbed, stirring often. Continue adding stock, 1 cup at a time, simmering, stirring often, until almost all broth is absorbed before adding next cup. Add stock until rice is creamy and cooked through.
  4. Stir in saffron threads and mascarpone; season to taste with salt and pepper. Keep warm.

For seafood:

  1. Warm olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat; add shallot and garlic, cooking until softened and golden, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add mussels, clams, and shrimp; stir to combine. Add stock; cover, and bring to a simmer. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until shellfish has opened and shrimp are just cooked through. Stir in tarragon. Keep warm.

For garnish:

Create 4 bundles of 1 stem each of thyme, oregano, and rosemary. Tie a chive around each bundle to secure.

To serve:

Gently fold seafood into risotto. Divide risotto mixture evenly among 4 serving plates. Top each serving with fried zucchini strips, 3 cherry tomatoes, an herb bundle, and shaved parmesan cheese.


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Take 5: Magic on the Disney Magic

posted on May 4th, 2013 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks

Disney Cruise Line Voyage Report: Adventures on the Disney Magic

Last week, Jonathan Frontado shared some exciting news about Disney Cruise Line’s first ship, the Disney Magic. The oldest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet is getting a magical makeover, including a new AquaDunk thrill slide, beautifully re-imagined spaces, a vibrant new dining room and more! Explore the magical space, entertainment, and activities that the Disney Magic has to offer in the posts below. What about the Disney Magic excites you most?

Take 5: Magic on the Disney Magic

  1. More Magic Coming to the Disney Magic and Disney Cruise Line – From brand new experiences to re-imagined spaces, there’s an extra dose of magic coming aboard the Disney Magic!

  2. Disney Cruise Line Voyage Report: Adventures on the Disney Magic – No matter your interests or your age, there’s something you’ll enjoy at all times on the Disney Magic. Holly Lail shares some of the exciting adventures she had aboard the ship.

  3. Disney Cruise Line’s Return to Europe this Summer – Take a look at some of the sites you may see during the Disney Magic’s upcoming three-month Mediterranean session.

  4. Southern Caribbean Voyages with Disney Cruise Line – Here are 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!

  5. A Magical Halloween Onboard the Disney Magic – There’s never a dull moment onboard the Disney Magic. Check out the magical Halloween festivities from this year.
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A Closer Look at the AquaDunk Thrill Slide on the Disney Magic

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.
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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.

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Disney Cruise Line Engages Guests & Crew in Annual ‘Walk for Wildlife’

posted on May 3rd, 2013 by Rebecca Peddie, Manager of Public Affairs at Disney Cruise Line

Wow, I can’t believe it is already May! I hope everyone had a wonderful April and made time to get outside in honor of Earth Month. Throughout the month, Disney Cruise Line guests and crew took part in organized “Walk for Wildlife” events on-board our ships and at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, doing their part to raise awareness and inspire others to connect with nature.
Disney Cruise Line Engages Guests & Crew in Annual ‘Walk for Wildlife’
More than 350 people participated in this annual event supporting marine conservation projects through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF). Disney Cruise Line also made a $5,000 donation to DWCF in honor of all guests and crew who sailed on-board for Earth Day. It’s a tradition we are proud to support every year.
Disney Cruise Line Engages Guests & Crew in Annual ‘Walk for Wildlife’
Looking at the photos, I know everyone had a great time taking part in these special events that allowed both guests and crew to come together for a great cause. If you could “Walk for Wildlife” on-board one of the Disney Cruise Line ships or at Castaway Cay, which would you choose?

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How Disney Friends Play at Castaway Cay

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.

Mickey and Minnie Mouse Play at Castaway Cay

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:

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More Magic Coming to the Disney Magic and Disney Cruise Line

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.

AquaDunk Thrill Slide on the Disney Magic AquaDunk Thrill Slide on the Disney Magic

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…

Marvel's Avengers Academy on the Disney Magic

…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.

Redesigned Grand Atrium Lobby on the Disney Magic

Plus, we’re re-imagining spaces, starting with a beautifully redesigned grand atrium lobby…

AquaLab Water Playground on the Disney Magic

…bringing more splashtacular fun up on deck with the AquaLab water playground, Twist n’ Spout slide and Nephews’ Splash Zone for toddlers…

Dine at Carioca's on the Disney Magic

….giving families a vibrant new dining room, Carioca’s, inspired by Rio de Janeiro…

Adult-only Palo Restaurant on the Disney Magic

….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.

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Exploring Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast with Disney Cruise Line

posted on April 24th, 2013 by Arnaldo Zanonato, Port Adventures Manager

Last week, I told you about several ways to see the “Pearl of the Adriatic” when Disney Cruise Line calls on Dubrovnik, Croatia, this summer and next. Today, I’ll give you a look at ways you can have fun in the sun off the gorgeous Dalmatian Coast, a peninsula of pristine beaches with a forested backdrop and islands that dot the turquoise waters.

Explore Sveti Jakov Beach on Croatia's Dalmatian Coast with Disney Cruise Line Dubrovnik Scenic Cruise and Beach Time with Disney Cruise Line

For beach lovers, we have the Dubrovnik Scenic Cruise and Beach Time. Not only will guests get time to explore Old Town, they’ll also be whisked off to Sveti Jakov Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Dubrovnik. This serene spot sits in a high-rising cove beneath the beautiful church and abbey of Sv. Jakov (St. James). It is a pebble beach with a tremendous view of Dubrovnik and the Lokrum Island.

Adriatic Sea Adventure on Croatia's Dalmation Coast with Disney Cruise Line

For water lovers, we have different ways to play in the ocean, including the Adriatic Sea Adventure. Guests take a scenic boat ride to Kolocep Island to snorkel in the Modra Spilja Cave. Next, they’ll head to the other side of the island toward the settlement of Donje Celo for more swimming and relaxation on the warm, sandy beach.

Exploring Cavtat and Dubrovnik on Croatia's Dalmatian Coast with Disney Cruise Line Exploring Cavtat and Dubrovnik on Croatia's Dalmatian Coast with Disney Cruise Line

For those who don’t want to get wet but still want to enjoy the beauty of the sea, we have a trip to the charming seaside resort town of Cavtat. Here guests have the opportunity to walk along the beautiful seafront promenade or peruse the shops and many cafés along the coast. As the tour name suggests, Cavtat and Dubrovnik, also includes a guided walking tour of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, which as I mentioned in my last post is not to be missed on a visit to this ancient walled city!

Now that I’ve shown you different ways to enjoy Croatia, which one entices you most?

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Time Lapse: Building Sand Sculptures on Castaway Cay

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…

Sand Sculptures on the Beach at Disney's Castaway Cay

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?


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