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From the hearts and minds of the dream-makers at Disney come the most imaginative vessels afloat: The Disney Magic® and the Disney Wonder®.

Step aboard and discover ships as classic as the greatest ocean liners of years gone by. Staterooms that are among the largest at sea. And separate activity areas for adults, teens, and kids. Close the door behind you and enter a surprisingly spacious world of your own. Staterooms comfortably accommodate at least three people -- deluxe family staterooms accommodate up to five. An unprecedented 73% offer spectacular ocean views, and of these, 44% feature private verandahs. Plus, you'll appreciate thoughtful extras like a bath-and-a-half in most staterooms, lots of storage space, and handsome, nautical furnishings.

Only a Disney Cruise Line® vacation gives you so many ways to play together, and separately. With practically an entire deck devoted to kids, there's non-stop fun each day from 9 a.m. to midnight for five distinct age groups. Kids ages 3 to 7 make magic at Disney's Oceaneers Club. Kids 8 to 12 explore the universe at Disney's Oceaneer Lab. Teens enjoy their own private hangout at a New York-style coffeehouse called Common Grounds. And with your kids practically begging to join their new friends each day, you might be tempted to engage in a little fun of your own, from relaxing in an adult-only pool area, to daily activities like wine-tasting or cooking demonstrations. 

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Disney Cruise Lines

Company Overview
The Walt Disney Company entered the competitive waters of the Bahamas cruise market with the launching of Disney Magic in 1998. The ship is a sleekly beautiful vessel reminiscent of the transatlantic steamship era. Disney Magic, however, didn't garner the expected universal applause: families with children raved about the experience while adults complained there were no activities for them and even the adult-only areas and private restaurant didn't live up to expectations. Eventually, the initial high fares for a one-week package combining a three- or four-day cruise with a stay at a Disney Orlando hotel and theme park entrance fees became more reasonably-priced and one can even find bargains. Rates are still higher than competitor Carnival, which has Orlando (Port Canaveral)-based ships catering to families, but you don't get the same Disney shipboard experience. Sister ship Disney Wonder began service on the same itinerary in August, 1999. The original Disney Magic switched to seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruises in August 2000 and began alternating seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries on May 11, 2002.

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The Disney Experience:
Mickey and Co. take to the high seas aboard Disney Wonder and Disney Magic in a setting that combines fantasy with art-deco elegance and a hint of the 30's era of transatlantic travel. The company uses the finest Italian marble, fabrics and furnishing, although few will notice: Mickey's image is embossed on practically every inch of these vessels, from the ship's funnel to the mouse as the bronze mariner, center stage in the ship's atrium, and the pattern on bedspreads. As one would imagine, this is a very upbeat vacation experience, with three- or four-day cruises passing in the blinking of an eye - families have planned activities from dawn to dusk, although adults who don't love the mouse may find little to do. Both ships visit Nassau and spend a day docked at Disney's private Bahamian fantasy island Castaway Cay.

Aboard these ships there are indeed innovations, including rotation dining which allows guests to sample a different themed restaurant every night. The ships' staterooms are enormous and beautifully appointed, all with a bath-and-a-half, making them especially popular with families. Disney has introduced first-run films on board that are produced by Disney Studios. There is an adult-only entertainment area, although on my cruise these lounges were empty, plus an adult-only restaurant with gourmet Italian dining. You won't find casinos or discos aboard Wonder and Magic - these vessels are strictly for clean-living families. Food is above average but not outstanding while service is friendly and efficient.

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Disney Cruise Line® offers a variety of vacation options appealing to a variety of cruisers!!!.

Families...
Disney Cruise Line® offers lots for families to do together. Kids are thoroughly entertained, adults are pampered and families unite to create a lifetime of magical memories.

Adults...
For your adult clients who travel without children and love all things Disney, Disney Cruise Line® is a new way to experience the magic. Disney  ships are designed to ensure adults can find pampering of their own at a pace they choose with their own pool, spa, programming, restaurant and entertainment district.

Extended Families...
You can share the joy of Disney magic across generations of your family on Disney Cruise Line®. The versatility and convenience offers something for everyone, including a legacy of memories that cannot be duplicated anywhere else.

Couples...
Magic and romance await! Disney Cruise Line® now offers intimate weddings at Castaway Cay, vow renewals onboard the ship and romantic honeymoon packages. With exclusive areas and activities just for adults!

Groups..
Many
local organizations such as kids' sports clubs, credit unions, religious groups, family reunions, class reunions, etc... are sure to enjoy all of the variety that is included with a Disney Cruise Line® vacation!  There is something for everyone!!!

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Taking The Kids:
As one would imagine, Disney offers the best programs and facilities for children. Disney Magic and Disney Wonder's Oceaneer Club spans nearly an entire deck with supervised programs for children aged 3-5 and kids 6-8. Children aged 9-12 will find high-tech interactive programs in the Oceaneer Lab. Kids 11-12 can compete in a marine biology knowledge quest game show and send digital post cards to friends. There's a good chance you'll see more Disney characters aboard Disney Wonder and Disney Magic than at the theme parks!

Disney is one of the few lines to offer a nursery for infants and toddlers. Recently, Flounder's Reef Nursery was expanded to include a new reception area, Little Mermaid murals, and enhanced lighting to make it look as if the room is under the sea. Teens (13-17) have their own private club, Common Grounds, a New York-style coffee house plus competitive sports and nighttime activities. Children's facilities are open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Private babysitting is available on a first-come, first served basis at $11 per hour. At Disney's private island, Castaway Cay, kids have 15-acre snorkeling course above a living reef, supervised games for all age groups, bicycling courses and sailboats, kayaks and rafts for rent.

There is a kids soda program which entitles kids, ages 12 and under, unlimited soda refills. Sold by hosts and hostesses at shipboard lounge areas, the option costs $12 on three-day sailings and $16 on four-day sailings.

Fellow Passengers:
Disney's primary market is families with children, although you will find more adult couples during school vacation periods.

Shore Excursions:
Shore excursions tend to be a bit pricey: snorkeling is $35 for adults, $25 for children; an evening party for aboard a private boat in Nassau, $25.

Tipping:
At Disney, gratuities can be charged to your shipboard account. The recommended tipping guidelines are per person per cruise:

Three-night cruise:
Dining Room Server $11.00
Dining Room Asst. Server $8.00
Dining Room Head Server $2.75
Stateroom Host/Hostess $10.75

Four-night cruise:
Dining Room Server $14.75
Dining Room Asst. Server $10.75
Dining Room Head Server $3.75
Stateroom Host/Hostess $14.50

Seven-night cruise:
Dining Room Server $25.75
Dining Room Asst. Server $18.75
Dining Room Head Server $ 6.50
Stateroom Host/Hostess $25.25

On all cruises Dining Manager and Room Service tipping is at the passenger's discretion.

A 15 percent gratuity is automatically added to bar, beverage, wine, and deck service tabs.

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Disney Cruise Lines Itineraries

Disney Wonder sails year-round from Port Canaveral on seven-night vacations that combine a three- or four-night visit to the Walt Disney World Resort with a three- or four-night cruise to the Bahamas. Calls at Nassau, and Castaway Cay, Disney's private Bahamian island (three nights) plus Freeport on the four-night cruise. Cruises may be purchased separately, without land programs.

Disney Magic sails year-round 7-night cruises from Port Canaveral on alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. Eastern calls at at St. Maarten, St. Thomas (with excursions to St. John available), and Castaway Cay, Disney's private Bahamian island. Western calls at Key West, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Castaway Cay, Disney's private Bahamian island. The August 7, 21 and September 4, 2004, departures call at St. Thomas, San Juan and Castaway Cay. The September 18 and October 2, 2004 cruises will call at Antigua, St. Thomas and Castaway Cay. A special 10-night Christmas Cruise departs, December 18, 2004, calling at Key West, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Thomas and Castaway Cay.


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