No big rides but there is still the Disney X-factor
Disney Magic was the first ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, setting sail in July, 1998.
It embodies the Disney Cruise Line tradition of blending the elegant grace of early 20th century transatlantic ocean liners with contemporary design to create a stylish and spectacular cruise ship. Its interior is in the art deco style, characterised by geometric designs and bold, solid colours.
Guests can experience new adventures, explore re-imagined areas and discover exciting additions for the whole family.
Size limitations mean you won’t find rides such as It’s a Small World and Pirates of the Caribbean that have enthralled visitors to Disney’s Magic Kingdoms around the world. But energetic crews go overboard to conjure up the Disney X-factor as its ships sail out of ports around the world on itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska and Europe, among others.
However, the homeport for Disney Cruise Line remains Port Canaveral, Florida, where it has its own specially designed cruise terminal.
Spectacular shows are performed nightly in the Walt Disney Theatre, including headliners such as Beauty and the Beast, The Golden Mickeys, Frozen, A Musical Spectacular, Tangled: The Musical and Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular.
An innovative dining concept means guests rotate to one of three differently themed restaurants each evening, accompanied by their dining room serving team.
Guests also enjoy first-run Disney film premieres as well as Marvel and Lucasfilm on board at the same time movies are released nationwide on land.
Purpose-built for family cruising, Disney ships boast nearly an entire deck of space dedicated to age-specific children’s activities up to the age of 17. It’s A Small World Nursery is a full-service nursery for children ages six months to three years, and there are special clubs tailor-made for tweens and teens. Adults can relax at the Senses Spa & Salon and the adult-only pool area, enjoy modern Italian cuisine and panoramic views at Palo restaurant, and dance the night away in an onboard entertainment district reserved exclusively for adults.
The swimming pools on Disney ships are heated when the water temperature drops below 75 degrees, and In a cruise industry first, most staterooms feature a split “bath-and-a-half” design, providing families the added convenience of a sink and tub/shower in one room and a sink and toilet in a separate room.
All four ships feature an atrium lobby statue celebrating a classic Disney character. Mademoiselle Minnie Mouse, dressed in vintage fashion with a parasol and steamer luggage, graces the Disney Fantasy and Admiral Donald strikes a pose on the Disney Dream. They are the subject of as many memorable vacation photos as their counterparts: Mickey at the helm (Disney Magic) and Ariel sitting pretty (Disney Wonder).
The décor of the Buena Vista Theatre was designed to emulate the elegant movie houses of the 1920s and 1930s, the period when Walt Disney was producing the first Mickey Mouse animated films.
The main showplace for entertainment, the Walt Disney Theatre spans three decks and can seat 977 guests onboard the Disney Magic.
Vital Statistics
Built by: Fincantieri, Italy
Entered service: July 30, 1998
Tonnage: 84,000
Passenger capacity: 2,713
Crew: 950
Passenger Decks: 11
Staterooms: 875 including
262 Inside
613 Outside
229 ocean view
384 verandah
Length: 984ft
Facilities:
Three main dining rooms, one adult-only fine dining restaurants, one casual dining, variety of cafes and pubs, Walt Disney Theatre, Buena Vista Theatre, AquaDunk, AquaLab water play area, Goofy’s pool, Nephews’ Splash Zone, retail shops, It’s a Small World Nursery, Disney’s Oceaneer Club and Lab, Vibe teen club, Edge tween club, Senses Spa & Salon and various adult-only areas