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POSTED Thu, 05/16/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Profits Are Up for The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company reported its second quarter earnings for the fiscal year 2013, and it was good news for the House of the Mouse. The company reported an overall profit of $1.5 billion, which is up 32 percent from the same period last year.

POSTED Mon, 04/29/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Disney Cruise Line Institutes New Policy for Door Decorations

If you're taking a Disney cruise and can't wait to decorate your stateroom door, listen up. Disney Cruise Lines announced a new policy that forbids guests from decorating their doors using adhesive products. Guests violating the rule will face a $100 fine.

POSTED Wed, 02/06/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Condé Nast Traveler Honors Disney Cruise Line

The Disney Cruise Line ships were recognized once again as being amongst the top large cruise ships in the world by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler in their annual poll.

POSTED Wed, 01/23/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Cruise Line 2014 Itineraries Begin in Florida

Disney Cruise Line has announced it's sailing dates and itineraries for the 2014 season! The white sand beaches and beautiful blue waters of Castaway Cay will take center stage during the first half of the year as all four Disney ships sailing from Florida ports. The Disney Magic will return to Port Canaveral, Fla., joining the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, while the Disney Wonder makes it's home in Miami.

POSTED Sun, 06/03/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Pixar-Themed Cruises Coming This Fall

The folks at Pixar have given us many of our favorite characters, and now some of that same magic will be found at sea. Recently, the Disney Cruise Line announced a series of Pixar-themed cruises planned for this fall.

Cruises set to offer the Pixar theme are seven-night costal California cruises aboard the Disney Wonder. A variety of activities centered around Pixar characters are planned for each cruise and will include:

  • Artist and filmmakers giving an inside look into the making of the newest Pixar film, Brave.
  • Sneak peeks of upcoming Pixar films
POSTED Tue, 01/10/2012 - 00:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Fantasy Floats Out

Disney's newest cruise ship, the Disney Fantasy, is one step closer to its maiden voyage scheduled this spring. Yesterday, the Fantasy had its float out test in the shipyard's harbor where it's being constructed.

In true Disney fanfare, thousands turned out for a look at the ship upon the water while fireworks exploded over the harbor.

Construction will still continue on the interior of the vessel, giving it signature Disney touches.

The Fantasy's first voyage is scheduled for March 31 with a planned departure from Port Canaveral, Florida.

POSTED Wed, 11/16/2011 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Nabs Four Thea Awards

The Themed Entertainment Awards announced their choices for this year's Thea Awards recipients on Tuesday, naming four that were Disney-related.

Disneyland and Walt Disney World shared an award for outstanding achievement in the "attraction refresh" category for Star Tours. The attraction reopened in May in both the California and Disney Hollywood Studios locations.

Disney World also nabbed another award with the nightly Magic Kingdom show, "The Magic, The Memories and You." Shown on Cinderella's Castle, it received outstanding achievement in the "show spectacular" category.

POSTED Fri, 04/08/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Cruise Line Announces 2012 Itineraries and Ports

Today is the day bookings open for 2012 cruises with the Disney Cruise Line. Recently, the Line revealed their itineraries for 2012 and also announced the three new home ports of New York, Seattle and Galveston.

Beginning May 25, 2012, you can hop aboard the Disney Magic for 20 cruises setting sail from New York, New York. Three unique itineraries are planned from the Big Apple:

  • eight-night Bahamas cruises that also includes a one-day Walt Disney World Park Hopper ticket plus transporation to and from the resort.
  • five-night New England coast cruises.
POSTED Fri, 12/10/2010 - 15:40 | POSTED BY Bradley Johnson
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Disney Dream Officially Becomes a Disney Ship

Meyer Werft, the German company that is built the ship, has officially handed the Disney Dream over to Disney in a "traditional maritime ceremony." The flag of the company was lowered and replaced with the Disney flag to signify the ship's change of ownership.

The ship will be captained by Tom Forberg, who has been with Disney Cruise Lines for fifteen years. In fact Forberg launched both the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder and is no stranger to sailing on a new Disney vessel.

POSTED Tue, 11/23/2010 - 06:08 | POSTED BY Bradley Johnson
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Disney Dream Lands in Hamburg, Germany

The newest Disney cruise ship, the Disney Dream, arrived in the port of Hamburg, Germany, at 3am local time on November 22nd, 2010. Most recently, the ship has been moving along the River Ems to the North Sea, where it's been undergoing sea trials during the testing phase of its construction process.

It will be held in dry dock this week, and move on next to Bremerhaven where it will be delivered (officially) to Disney on December 9th. There, final supplies will be loaded onto the ship and crew members will join up with the ship for its final sail to Port Canaveral, FL., where it's scheduled to arrive just after the New Year.

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POSTED Thu, 05/16/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Cruise Line: Breathtaking New Adult-only Space Planned for the Disney Magic

One of the things that makes the Disney Cruise Line a fabulous choice for grownups seeking a getaway at sea is it's phenomenal spaces dedicated to adults only. Disney recently announced that it's first ship, the Disney Magic, is about to under go an six week dry dock period this fall where she's receive some phenomenal transformations including chic upgrades to sophisticated adults-only spaces.

POSTED Mon, 04/29/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Magical Updates Announced for the Disney Magic

The Disney Magic is headed to dry dock in September and will emerge one month later with some magical and "Marvel-ous" updates.

POSTED Thu, 03/28/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The History of Disney's Castaway Cay

When sailing out of Port Canaveral, Castaway Cay (pronounced "Key') is a port of call that always has Disney Cruise Line Guests clamoring for more time on shore. It's white sand beaches and swaying palms offer an enticing day of swimming, snorkeling, and island activities.

POSTED Thu, 03/21/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Weddings Series: Disney's Fairytale Honeymoon Registry

Disney weddings are something many a bride will dream about, but more in the realm of possibility for most is simply taking a Disney Honeymoon. A trip to Disney can bring a much needed does of pure fun into a time that can sometimes be a whirlwind of activity, it doesn't matter if this is your first wedding or your third a Disneymoon is always in style. A romantic trip for two (or more if you're blending families) at Walt Disney World Resort that lets you relax and de-stress after your big event.

POSTED Wed, 03/06/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Cruise Line Takes Top Honors from CruiseCritic.com Readers

With two beautiful new ships it's no wonder that the Disney Cruise Line is being considered one of the finest fleets on the seven seas. Fast on the heals of Conde' Nast Travelers Readers ranking all four ships in the Disney Fleet amongst the top large cruise ships in the world, another group of dedicated travel fans have been heard. Last week the critically acclaimed website CruiseCritic.com announced the winners of the Cruise Critic 2013 Cruisers' Choice Awards.

POSTED Sun, 03/03/2013 - 03:13 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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DIsney Cruise Line Spas Offer Luxurious Treatment Villas

Tucked away inside the Disney Cruise Line Spas you will find a jewel of a luxury retreat especially for grown ups. Back through the halls, past the popular Rain Forest Room lies the exquisite private Mediterranean-inspired Treatment Villas. An indulgent place of special pampering these Villas offer the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvination on board the Disney Fleet.

POSTED Thu, 12/13/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Christmas By The Numbers on the Disney Dream

It's the hap-happiest time of the year and Walt Disney World is known by it's fans to decorate like no place else with garland, wreaths, twinkling lights and glitter. But what does a Disney holiday look like at sea? Just like on land the amazing elves that work with Disney's Enchanted Florist go to work and transform Disney Cruise Line ships into true winter wonderlands during the holidays. From the moment you arrive at the Cruise Terminal you'll know that the holiday magic is alive.

POSTED Mon, 11/12/2012 - 18:14 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Cruise Line Sails to Jamaica for the First Time in 2013

Adding to it's fantastic array of itineraries, with two new ships the Disney Cruise Line is visiting more ports than ever. Last week it was announced that in late 2013, for the first time Jamaica will be an exciting Port of Call. Departing from Galveston, Texas this new seven-night Western Caribbean cruise will make port in Falmouth, Jamaica Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands and Cozumel, Mexico.

POSTED Thu, 09/20/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Cruise Line Creates Winter Holiday Magic

If you love the idea of Disney for Christmas, but want to skip the high crowds that can descend on the parks, why not take a trip this holiday season, give a gift that's both nautical and nice: a Disney Cruise!

POSTED Thu, 08/30/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Cruise Line's Castaway Ray’s Stingray Adventure

Disney Cruise Line guests clamor for all the time they can get relaxing and enjoying the Caribbean air on DCL's private island, Castaway Cay. When not soaking up the sun or enjoying a meal of delicious BBQ, one of the most popular activities with island guests is the exciting opportunity to swim and interact with Southern Stingrays in a private lagoon.