Disney is a year away from launching a permanent West Coast cruise option on its liner the Wonder. The move gives people the chance to book a Disney vacation at sea without the hassle or cost of a cross-country trek to Florida. A year sounds like a long time away,
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Fuel surcharge kicks back in for some at Disney Cruise Line as oil prices rise
Rising oil prices have triggered a provision in Disney Cruise Line’s fuel surcharge policy that will result in some passengers on upcoming voyages being subject to the fee. Disney says passengers on voyages departing between now and March 31 who booked between May 28 and Dec. 1, 2008 — a
Children Can Customize Vacations On Disney Cruise Line
Today, Disney Cruise Line is announcing some exciting news that’s especially important to our youngest guests… kids can customize their cruise vacation! We are offering more youth activities than ever before and children choose experiences based on interest, regardless of age. Now, siblings and friends of different ages can play
Disney Villains Set Sail with Disney Cruise Line
Today I have really exciting news; there is a brand new stage spectacular heading to the Disney Magic in 2010. The show is called “Villains Tonight!†and it is the first full-scale musical production dedicated to the Disney villains. The show is a family-friendly comedy that places our famous evil-doers
Ahoy Sailor Mickey!
From the Disney Blog: I have great news! On November 26 our very own Sailor Mickey balloon will make his maiden voyage high above the streets of New York in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Take a look at this exclusive video showcasing the balloon’s journey, from concept to reality. Here
Hidden Mickeys Take to the High Seas
First Field Guide for the Disney Cruise Line While Mickey Mouse has grown to be one of the twentieth century’s most recognizable icons, it is often forgotten that the first appearance of the character was at the helm of a riverboat in Steamboat Willie. Not surprising, then, that Mickey has
Ride the AquaDuck- Disney Cruise Line
The AquaDuck water coaster will sweep guests on a 765-foot high-speed flume ride with uphill acceleration and a swing-out loop letting you look down to the ocean 150 feet below. While you’ll have to wait until 2011, when Disney Cruise Line launches the Disney Dream, to experience the “real” AquaDuck,
Creativity and Innovation Take the Helm Aboard Disney Dream
A first-of-its kind water coaster that sends guests racing above the upper decks of the ship. An animated turtle that engages children in conversation about life in the ocean. A sophisticated lounge where the sun sets over the skyline of a different world-famous city each night. When the Disney Dream
New Adventures by Disney Offer Gives Families More Vacation Time Together
Adventures by Disney announced an exciting new offer designed to help parents and children spend more quality time with each other through family vacations. Consumers purchasing select Adventures by Disney vacations between October 26, 2009 and January 15, 2010 will receive a free three-night Disney Cruise to the Bahamas http://www.AdventuresbyDisney.com/freecruise
Disney Wonder Receives Magical Makeover
Today I have a quick update with a behind-the-scenes look at the magical makeover the Disney Wonder is currently undergoing during dry dock in Freeport, Bahamas. Among the highlights is a brand new venue called Outlook Café. Below you can see a photo taken this past week. Located on deck
Disney Cruise Line needs to clean up its act
Today Friends of the Earth issued the first-ever Cruise Ship Environmental Report Card, an assessment of the environmental and human health footprint of cruise lines and ships operating in the United States. Millions of Americans take cruise vacations every year. Travelers may not realize that taking a cruise is more
Disney Cruise Line adds Alaska with expansion
The Disney Cruise Line has a problem. They have a lot of loyal repeat customers, but their offerings are thin when it comes to different ports of call. This will be solved in 2011 when the Disney Dream arrives in Florida to bring the fleet up to three ships. That
Disney unveils Castaway Cay additions
Disney Cruise Line is preparing for a population surge on its private island. The upcoming doubling of its fleet entails bigger ships and thus more passengers waiting to play for a day on the shores of its 1,000-acre resort. The expansion plan calls for more than just setting out hundreds
Disney Cruise Line Expansion Underway
Disney Dream is underway. Disney Cruise Line celebrated the keel laying of the ship, the first of two newly-designed vessels which will expand the Dinsey fleet to four ships, at the Meyer Werft shipyard. “Our fleet expansion will allow us to satisfy demand on both the East and West coasts