When the Disney Fantasy, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet launches March 31, 2012, it will be a high-water mark for family cruise vacations. This ship, Disney’s fourth, offers entertainment, activities and dining experiences purpose-planned for seven-night cruises from her maiden voyage forward.

The Fantasy fun includes:

• Two new Broadway-style musical stage shows – “Wishes” and “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular” in the lavish Walt Disney Theatre
• Magical princess makeovers at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and during pirate nights, swashbuckling transformations at The Pirates League
• The Muppets are coming to the Disney Fantasy in an interactive detective adventure game using the ship’s Enchanted Art
• “Animation Magic” – a new dinner show in Animator’s Palate restaurant that brings guests’ cartoon drawings to life
• Europa – a nighttime entertainment district for adults featuring sophisticated bars and trendy lounges inspired by the very best in European travel

To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888/DCL-2500 or contact Pixie Vacations.

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At long last the announcement we’ve all been waiting for has been made! Disney Cruise Line announced its 2013 itineraries for the Magic and the Wonder.

I must say it was worth the wait and the news is very exciting! New destinations include Venice (Italy), and the Greek Isles and Miami will serve as the second Florida port.

The previously cancelled Mexican Riviera holiday cruises will be replaced by a 14-night Panama Canal Cruise.

Bookings open for Gold and Platinum Castaway Club Members on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 (phone only). Bookings open to everyone on Thursday, January 26, 2012 (online or via phone).

Disney Magic will return to Europe and offer the following:

• 4-Night Mediterranean Getaway: July 9, 2013 and August 6, 2013
• 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise: June 1, June 8, August 10, August 16, August 24 and August 31st
• 12-Night Mediterranean Cruise with Venice: June 27, July 25
• 12-Night Mediterranean Cruise with Greece: June 15, and July 13

Disney Wonder 2012 Special Itineraries:

• 14-Night Panama Canal Repositioning Cruise: December 9, 2012
• 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday Cruise: December 23, 2012
• 6-Night Western Caribbean New Years Cruise: December 30, 2012

Disney Wonder  2013-will be sailing from Miami and will offer the following:

• 4-Night Bahamian: January 10, Janaury 24, February 7, February 21, March 7, March 21, April 4, April 18 and May 2
• 5-Night Western Caribbean: January 5, January 19, February 2, February 16, March 2, March 16, March 30, April 13 and April 27
• 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise: January 14, January 18, February 11, February 25, March 11, March 25, April 8 and April 22
• Repositioning Cruise: 14-Night Panama Canal-May 6, 2013
• 7-Night Pacific Coast-May 20, 2013
• 7-Night Alaskan Cruise: May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 19, August 26 and September 2

The Disney Fantasy and Dream will continue to sail a variety of Caribbean and Bahamian itineraries from Port Canaveral, Florida.

For your free quote or for more information email Michele@PixieVacations.com, an Authorized Disney Travel Planner. Mention this article when you book and receive an additional $25 onboard credit and a monogrammed tote bag!

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To honor the launch of the new Disney Fantasy in March, we’ve decided to do something to celebrate.  We’re currently offering free Disney gift cards for all vacation bookings made this month, but I decided to go a little further with the cruises.  Book a Disney cruise between now and March 23, 2012 and you’ll receive an onboard credit based on these amounts:

• A $75 onboard credit for cruises valued at $1900 to $2200.
• A $100 credit for cruises valued at $2201 to $2800.
• A $125 credit for cruises valued at $2801 to $3200.
• A $150 credit for cruises valued at $3201 to $3500.
• A $175 credit for cruises valued at $3501 to $4000.
• A $200 credit for cruises valued at $4001 to $4500.
• Booking a cruise worth more than $4500? Well give you a credit worth 50% of our commission.

Here are the rules:

• Cruises are for any Disney cruise taking place in 2012 and 2013.
• Your cruise must be a new Disney cruise, not a takeover.
• Totals are based on your cruise only, not on port fees and taxes. This is because your onboard credit comes out of our commission and we only get a commission on the cruise itself. We’ll break down those totals for you.
• This offer is exclusive to Chris Wood and Bob Angelo and is not a Pixie Vacations offer.

Why is this better than the offers you’ll get from online booking engines like Expedia? Because we’re basing our offer on everyone in your cabin, not just the first two guests, so everyone in your group counts toward your total which means you get a bigger credit.

Here’s our contact information:

To contact Chris, email me at ChrisW@PixieVacations.com  or call 919-889-5281.

To contac Bob, email him at Bob@PixieVacations.com or call 407-810-2528.

Thanks!

Chris writes here and at Everything Walt Disney World. She’s also a travel agent and a member of the Mouse Chat Podcast team.

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There are plenty of Walt Disney World related “excursions for the 8-Night voyages  out of New York.

For those who aren’t interested in a stop at “the World” (*Gasp!* Say it ain’t so!) there are a few other options that Disney Cruise Line is now offering, they mainly revolve around sand, space and swamp.

Cocoa Beach Shuttle:

• Travel 20 minutes to Ron Jon Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach. Visit the shops and restaurants at your leisure and receive a 15% discount card for the surf shop and a 10% off coupon for Sandbar Restaurant. The shuttle departs to the ship every half hour from 1pm until 6:30pm

Kennedy Space Center:

• Travel 30 minutes to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
• View footage of NASA astronauts in actual missions in an IMAX movie theater.
• Take a guided tour through the Space Shuttle program from launch preparation to lift-off. Get a close up view of the Vehicle Assembly Building (one of the largest buildings in the world) where the Space Shuttle was assembled and prepared for launch.
• Visit the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Re-live the historical launch of Apollo 8 at the Firing Room Theater, look at the 363 foot Saturn V moon rocket and witness the final moments before man landed on the moon. Have lunch in the restaurant and grab some souvenirs from the store.
• Take a personally guided walking tour of the worlds only Rocket Garden. See actual de-commissioned rockets and explore a full-size replica of the Space Shuttle.
• Take a ride on The Shuttle Launch Experience, a one of a kind simulator that replicates the sights, sounds and feeling of a shuttle launch.

Real Florida Airboat Adventure

• Take a 40 minute ride to the airboat dock and learn about the port and river system (you might catch a glimpse of the Vehicle Assembly Building of the Kennedy Space Center).
• Your 60 minute tour is narrated by a captain via voice-activated, noise cancelling headsets that will also allow you to ask questions.
• Speed 45 miles per hour down the St. Johns River and view alligators, snakes, ospreys and turtles. Eagles, hawks, cranes, egrets and herons fly overhead. Travel past a Native American Burial ground and on to Tosohatchee Wildlife Area.
• Hold and take pictures with a live baby alligator. Explore and meet “Baby”, the 11 foot Burmese Phython and “Porkchop”-the pot-bellied big. There is also an exotic bird and snake exhibit as well as a real working beehive on display

These excursions are for 8-night voyages out of New York to Port Canaveral only.

To book your Disney Cruise contact Michele@PixieVacations.com

I just spoke with a cast member at Disney Cruise Line who informed me that the 2013 itineraries for the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder are being “finalized” and could be released at anytime.

The cast member also believes that the announcement will be made at that time regarding the four December 2012 cancellations of the Mexican Riviera cruise (on the Disney Wonder).

Inquiring minds want to know what’s happening on Disney Cruise Line!

If you have questions about cruising or would like a free quote, email Michele@PixieVacations.com

Mention Chip and Co when you book with me and receive a free Mickey monogrammed tote bag & a personalized character autograph book!

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Photo by Pixie Brenda

After a wonderful day spent on the beautiful beaches of Castaway Cay, we were all welcomed to attend a unique pirate celebration onboard the Dream. Upon returning to the stateroom, we found a note along with 4 pirate bandanas (one for each of us) inviting us to don the bandanas for dinner and to dress up in our pirate attire. Although dressing in character is optional, we are no party poopers; we dress for the party.

Photo by Pixie Brenda

Our pirate dinner was enjoyed at the Royal Palace. You can see great pics from this at my website, Ideally Disney. After dinner, the nighttime festivities really kicked off at Mickey’s Pirates In The Caribbean. This full-out pirate celebration included a chance to play, dance and acquire all the necessary pirate skills required to become an official member of Mickey’s pirate crew!

A special and one-of-a-kind element of the celebration was Buccaneer Blast Fireworks, an awesome fireworks display by the only cruise line able to offer fireworks at sea. After the fireworks, we were able to dance, dance, dance and party down with DJ Automatic at Club Pirate on deck.

Photo by Pixie Brenda

An awesome time was had by all, full of lots of fun and special new memories. This was a delightful way to spend an evening with family in a fun, party atmosphere!

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Kermit always said “It’s not easy being green” but that was before he hopped aboard the Disney Fantasy.

The Disney Fantasy hit the water outside of the Meyer Werft shipyard (Papenburg, Germany) over the weekend as construction continues on Disney’s latest ship.  The exterior of the ship may be blue but the interior is all green.

Disney Cruise Line is continuing their commitment to the environment by utilizing environmentally friendly materials inside and out. Here are 10 of the ways Disney Cruise Line is “green”.

• The coating on the ships is 100% non-toxic and increases fuel efficiency by reducing surface resistance in the open water.
• Evaporators are used to turn tons of sea water into potable water onboard each day.
• Cooking oil from the ships is recycled and turned into a biodiesel mix of fuel to operate heavy machinery on Castaway Cay (Disney’s private island).
• Energy efficiency is maintained by using automated onboard air conditioning, energy efficient bulbs and encouraging guests to re-use bath towels.
• All Disney ships feature the Advance Wastewater Purification System, which is a natural process that treats and purifies onboard wastewater to levels exceeding international shipping standards.
• Organic and biodegradable cleaning products are used wherever possible to avoid harmful phosphates and chemicals.
• They are dedicated to using ship building processes that are environmentally responsible and an efficient use of resources.
• The newer ships have improved hyrdrodynamics with optimized propulsion systems to increase efficiency.
• The flooring is made from sustainable, organic and recyclable alternatives.
• Trash receptacles feature dividers for trash, plastic and cans.

Disney Cruise Line environmental programs have:

• Eliminated more than 4,600 tons of metal, glass, plastic and paper by recycling
• Removed 31,000 lbs of trash and debris from beaches and waterways
• Removed more than 20,000 plastic bags from the waste stream by featuring reusable cotton laundry bags
• Conserved tons of fresh water each day by reclaiming naturally occurring condensation
• Inspired more than 3,100 children in the Cayman Islands through participation in programs like Disney’s Planet Challenge.

When you board a Disney Cruise Line ship you can feel good about making an environmentally friendly choice and see how easy it is to be green!

To book your Disney Cruise Line vacation contact Michele@PixieVacations.com for pixie perfect service from an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.

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The newest Disney Cruise Line ship, Disney Fantasy, floated out of the enclosed building dock at the Meyer Werft shipyard yesterday as fireworks filled the sky. This symbolizes one of the final stages of this ship’s construction and marks a significant milestone towards the March 31, 2012 maiden voyage.

The Disney Fantasy features many of the innovations found on her sister ship, Disney Dream, with several new guest experiences exclusive to the ship that are sure to delight every member of the family. New experiences found on the Disney Fantasy include two Broadway-style musical spectaculars for the Walt Disney Theatre, a dining experience at Animator’s Palate where guests’ own drawings magically come to life, an interactive adventure quest starring the Muppets, a splashtacular water play area called AquaLab, a sophisticated nighttime entertainment area for adults inspired by European travel and much more .

The Disney Fantasy will sail seven-night alternating eastern and western Caribbean itineraries. All voyages will depart from Port Canaveral, Fla. and include a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can contact their travel agent, visit disneycruise.com or call Disney Cruise Line at 888-DCL-2500.

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The Disney Fantasy also puts some new twists on fun familiar to guests who have cruised on the Disney Cruise Line sister ship, Disney Dream:

• The Muppets are coming to the Disney Fantasy in the context of an interactive adventure quest designed for guests nine and older. While playing “The Case of the Stolen Show,” guests move around the ship, uncovering clues to figure out the culprit behind the disappearance of Kermit’s banjo, Fozzie’s squirting flower, Gonzo’s crash helmet, Animal’s drum sticks and the Swedish Chef’s cleaver!. It’s a new spin on a self-paced game concept introduced on Disney Dream that “hides” the clues in pieces of Enchanted Art – wall hangings that are activated like magic when guests approach. “The Case of the Stolen Show” is just one of a trio of adventure detective games that may be played on the ship’s Enchanted Art.

• While dinner may be served twice at popular Animator’s Palate, the show accompanying the meal is as different on the two evenings. All new aboard Disney Fantasy, guests’ cartoon creativity comes alive during dinner in a show called “Animation Magic.” On another evening, the room is immersed in a vivid undersea environment and Crush makes a special appearance, swimming around the restaurant and engaging in live impromptu interactions with guests.

A “sister ship,” but …

The Disney Fantasy is a “fraternal twin” to the Disney Dream which launched in early 2011. Both cruise ships are 1,115-feet in length, with 1,250 staterooms and suites and 4,000-passenger capacity. And both are warm and welcoming, elegant and richly detailed – harkening to the golden age of ocean-liner travel of the 1930s.

But veteran Disney cruise vacationers will start recognizing differences the moment they enter the Disney Fantasy’s atrium lobby. Its three-deck expanse is graced with sophisticated Art Nouveau-inspired details and patterns in hues of vibrant blue, green, pink and gold. Glamorous and graceful design elements include a sweeping grand staircase, towering fluted columns, grand piano and an exquisite marble and stone inlay floor.

From the ceiling hangs a cascading chandelier, grand-yet-delicate, that flows downward from a massive stained-glass flourish on the ceiling in peacock hues of greens and blues. The chandelier itself is more than 10 feet in diameter, a one-of-a-kind work of art evoking a peacock in stained glass and crystal beads. The whole effect is continued in the rich carpeting underfoot.

As with each Disney Cruise Line ship that launched before it, the Disney Fantasy has an atrium lobby statue celebrating a classic Disney character. Mickey at the helm, Ariel sitting pretty and Admiral Donald striking a pose have been previously featured. The pièce de résistance of the Fantasy lobby is Mademoiselle Minnie Mouse. Inspired by travel of the 1920s and 1930s, Minnie is cast in bronze and dressed in vintage fashion with a parasol and steamer luggage at her side – posed for keepsake pictures with guests.

There are places and experiences, services, dining and entertainment concepts that are hallmarks of the Disney Cruise Line experience. Here’s more of what’s in store during a Disney Fantasy cruise:

H₂Ohhh! – When the Disney Dream launched, it boasted the first water coaster at sea, called Aqua Duck. A 765-foot long, twisting-and-turning scream machine, the get-wet attraction has been a huge hit with guests. So Disney Fantasy has Aqua Duck, too! Plus something new: AquaLab, a water play area where families can frolic among pop jets, geysers and bubblers. There also are separate pools for children, families and adults – plus a special splash-and-play area for little ones.

Outside the wet zone – Disney Fantasy continues the Disney Cruise Line tradition of special, fun-filled clubs, labs and cafes for guests of all ages – Disney’s Oceaneer Club and Disney’s Oceaneer Lab for young children (ages 3-10), Edge for tweens (ages 11-13), Vibe for teens (ages 14-17) and Cove Café for adults – plus the family club D Lounge and It’s a Small World Nursery. In all the youth and family areas, there are activities and games supervised by crew members. In addition, Edge and Vibe are rendezvous spots for age-group games, quests and tours that take youth on adventures throughout the ship.

Exercise and fitness – Fitness has its places, too. Both inside at the Fitness Center and outside on Goofy’s Sports Deck, guests can “work out.” Among the facilities on the sports deck are a basketball court that can be configured into mini-soccer or volleyball court… and a walking track encircling the deck, perfect for those looking for a light – and scenic – workout. The Fitness Center is well-appointed with state-of-the-art cardio equipment and weight machines, and offers personal training sessions and instructional classes (yoga, Pilates, aerobics).

Fun and games – The nine-hole, Disney-themed miniature golf course isn’t “just plain Goofy.” It also stars Goofy’s son, Max. The interactive holes emphasize various golfing lessons – but, of course, with goofy twists. There are simulators that provide a variety of state-of-the-art virtual sports-gaming experiences, ping pong and foosball tables, and an arcade offering a variety of the latest interactive video games plus gaming classics such as pinball and air hockey.

Pampering and relaxation – Senses Spa & Salon offers therapeutic and beautifying personal care services for men and women in a retreat spanning two decks. It offers spa treatments, massages, body wraps, facials, aromatherapy, manicures, pedicures, hairstyling and blowouts, traditional men’s grooming services and more. There’s a “Relax Room” as well as a rainforest-themed aromatherapy steam room and sauna. While most of Senses Spa & Salon is for adult guests 18 and older, it includes Chill Spa – a separate spa for teens offering a wide variety of spa services and treatments, including facials, massages and manicures.

Family dining – With “rotational dining” serving up a changing menu of thematically magical restaurants, cuisines and mealtime experiences throughout the cruise, dinnertime is an adventure until itself. Royal Court, an exquisite dining room fit for a princess, and Animator’s Palate with it two different shows are just two of the venues that guests experience. But along with the ever-changing fun comes a constant: Guests’ wait staff rotates with them, sharing familiar smiles and knowing likes and needs on a first-name basis.

Adult dining – Adult couples and groups can reserve a dinnertime at two adult-exclusive restaurants – Palo, specializing in Northern Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist, and Remy, the most upscale and romantic dining experience about Disney Fantasy and serving French-inspired cuisine. Both restaurants come with stunning ocean views, an upscale dress code befitting the ambiance, the need for advance reservations and an upcharge.

Shows and deck parties – Disney Fantasy-exclusive “Wishes” and “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular” are just part of the entertainment offerings in the lavish Walt Disney Theatre – and at other locations as well. A high point is the evening the ship is transformed for piratical family fun including the deck party “Mickey’s Pirates IN the Caribbean” and the fireworks spectacular “Buccaneer Blast,” featuring pyrotechnics choreographed to a dramatic musical score based on songs from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies. There are other deck parties for sure … and movies galore, both on deck and in the Buena Vista Theatre, a chic cinema with plush stadium-style seats that screens first-run movies and digital 3-D films.

Techno-wizardry -On Disney Fantasy, reality includes jaw-dropping experiences resulting from 21^st-century technology – whether it’s the young kids at Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab participating in fun and games on a huge, dynamic interactive floor alive with sights and sounds … or the family sitting together at a live performance during which great acting of a great story is enhanced by over-the-top effects … or the family settling down in an inside stateroom with a real-time view of the sea passing by outside via a “magical porthole.”

Private island – It wouldn’t be an East Coast Disney cruise experience if each Disney Fantasy itinerary didn’t include a day at Castaway Cay – a port of call that guest comments suggest is the “best stop” of the cruise! It’s a day that can be filled with water fun, beach play or just plain relaxation plus cookout eating.

The Disney Fantasy will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Caribbean itineraries – alternating eastern (St. Maarten and St. Thomas) and western (Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel). Special Eastern Caribbean sailings in November and December 2012 stop at St. Thomas and San Juan, Puerto Rico. All Disney Fantasy itineraries include a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.

Rates for the seven-night Caribbean cruise itineraries on the Disney Fantasy start at $959 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy. All pricing reflects a category 11C standard inside stateroom, Government Taxes and Fees not included.

To learn more or to book a vacation, guests can visit http://www.disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact their travel agent.

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The Disney Fantasy is about to be a cruise vacation reality.And when the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet launches March 31, 2012, it will be a high-water mark for Disney fantasy afloat in more ways than the name on the bow. This ship, Disney’s fourth, offers entertainment, activities and dining experiences purpose-planned for seven-night cruises from her maiden voyage forward.

The creative team, aware this ship was bound for longer itineraries, had an opportunity to produce an extended portfolio of Disney fantasy offerings. Here are several highlights of experiences adding to the fantasy fun in store:

• The launch of a new Disney ship includes the premiere of a new Broadway-style stage spectacular in the lavish Walt Disney Theatre. Aboard Disney Fantasy, two new shows are a highlight of the live-entertainment series guests enjoy each evening. The signature show “Wishes” is a 45-minute musical journey about three best friends who discover the secret to being a grown-up is staying connected to their inner child. Also new to Disney Cruise Line, “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular” is a fast-paced musical comedy during which Aladdin is back as the “street rat” of Agrabah meeting a Genie who grants him three wishes, battling the evil Jafar, and falling in love with Princess Jasmine.

• The princess and pirate fantasies of young guests can be enlivened with the Disney Cruise Line debut of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and The Pirates League – popular landside retailers specializing in makeovers. Young princesses can “look the part” for dinner at Royal Court, an elegant restaurant inspired by the classic Disney films “Cinderella,” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “Sleeping Beauty.” When the hugely popular deck party “Mickey’s Pirates IN the Caribbean” is on the evening schedule, young sailors’ piratical side can really come through via a Pirates League treatment.

• Nightlife for adult vacationers takes a Fantasy spin with Europa – an entertainment district of high-energy, sophisticated and trendy clubs and lounges. Inspired by the night spots of Italy, France, Ireland and London, Europa is a continent of adult nighttime fun without borders. La Piazza is a lounge that draws inspiration from stylish Italian plazas. Skyline is a chic bar that provides ever-changing birds-eye views of stunning European cityscapes. O’Gill’s Pub is a rollicking Irish bar and Ooh La La is an elegant French champagne bar. The Tube transports guests to a vibrant metropolitan club reminiscent of swinging London.

• With special areas devoted to young children, tweens, teens, adults, families and recreation, an expanded schedule of activities is in development for Fantasy cruises.

To learn more or to book a vacation, guests can visit http://www.disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact Pixie Vacations.

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Dream Cabin 8088/Pixie Brenda

I have to admit that I was a little nervous about the cruise we took in December. I wasn’t worried about sailing, but I was a little concerned about how small I have always heard cruise staterooms are. For that reason, I reserved a Deluxe Family Stateroom with Veranda (class 4B). I border on being clostraphobic so I was hoping I would be able to deal with the small size of the quarters that would be our home for 4 nights and 5 days. I know that people often say, “the stateroom size doesn’t matter, you are never in the room anyway.” Truth be known, though, I am not one of those people that gets up and goes without showering, putting on makeup, doing my hair, etc. It doesn’t really help but goodness knows I try. Also, I like to have quiet time away from everything else for a short time each day.

To my most pleasant surprise, our stateroom on the Dream was nowhere close to what I had imagined; in fact, it was quite roomy. Additionally, I was very impressed when we returned to the room after dinner the first evening to find that our room steward had transformed it for bedtime into a well-design sleeping quarters large enough to accommodate a family of 5. I wanted to share with you all some information for, and photos of, our stateroom. I think you will find them very helpful, just in case you are thinking of planning a cruise but don’t know where to start when choosing your cabin.

We were in cabin 8088 on the Dream. This room was located midship on Deck 8 and is in a great location. The area was quiet, except for the occasional kids running down the hall. It was close to the elevators and stairs but not near enough to provide any extra noise, and was very convenient to Deck 11 where the pools, buffets, drink stations and much of the action was located.

During the day, the room had a sofa and 2 chairs in the living room area. The furniture was comfortable and was not cramped at all. There was more than sufficient room to move around.

Stateroom Bed/Pixie Brenda

Stateroom Living Area/Pixie Brenda

The sofa converted to a comfortable bed at night. Above it, a pull-down berth pulled down to form a bunk bed. The “top bunk” holds guests weighing up to 220 lbs. It even offers a view of a starry sky while you lie on your back. Closer to the veranda, there was a Murphy bed which pulled down and it was also sufficient size to accommodate an adult. Altogether, this cabin can sleep five (adult-size) guests.

Conv Sofa & Berth/Pixie Brenda

There were dual bathrooms in this cabin: one with a toilet and a sink; and the other with the new rounded-style shower and a sink. That design makes it very convenient for a large family. The shower even had a rainhead shower head.

Shower Bathroom/Pixie Brenda

Shower/Pixie Brenda

Bathroom/Pixie Brenda

This stateroom also had lots of storage. There was a closet (which also houses the safe) and there was ample room for hanging clothing. There were 8 drawers for folded clothes, as well as a chest which houses extra blankets and sheets but which can be used for extra storage, if necessary. The king bed sits up high so all of our suitcases slid right underneath which was very convenient and a big help in keeping the room neat.

The best part was sitting out on our balcony. Surrounded by a plexiglass wall for maximum viewing, it was a relaxing and peaceful extra, which added so much to our cruise.

Veranda from Cabin/Pixie Brenda

Last but certainly not least, I have to mention our room steward, Nas. He was kind and made everything lovely for us! His towel animals were the best!

Towel Snail/Pixie Brenda

Pirate Night Monkey/Pixie Brenda

If you are thinking about a Disney cruise, I would be happy to tell you more about it; just email me at Brenda@PixieVacations.com. As an Authorized Disney Travel Planner I am more than happy to help you plan your magical cruise.  Best of all, my services are free!

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Photo by Pixie Brenda

Our invitation said, “Come join Tony Dovolani from Dancing with the Stars and learn how to dance like a pro! He will be teaching a class on the merengue and salsa. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity.” Did my husband and I attend? You betcha! We are huge fans of Dancing with the Stars and Tony is one of my favorite male dancers. Are we still merengueing around the house – no doubt!

We arrived at the class early enough to welcome Tony to the floor. He spoke for a while and even held a Q&A session in which he answered some inside questions about Dancing with the Stars. Find out about some of the info he shared at my website, Ideally Disney.

Once he was ready to begin, he divided the class in two, with all the guys behind him and all the girls in front. He then instructed each part of the merengue with the guys’ moves, followed by the girls’ moves. Then, he put it all together and put it to music.

We had a blast! I wish my personal photos had been better, but thank goodness we did get the autographed photo from Tony (above) to have as another great memento of the trip. This is just one more fun and memorable experience we had aboard the Disney Dream on our way to The Bahamas.

If you are interested in cruising on DCL, contact me anytime at Brenda@Pixievacations.com. I would absolutely love to help you plan your trip.

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My family and I were discussing all of the fun activities we experienced during our recent cruise on the Disney Dream, and we all agreed that the Midship Detective Agency was one of the best. It is a fun family activity as well as a way to sneak in a little exercise during a fun day at sea. There are two different games offered at the Midship Detective Agency: a whodunit case in which you discover the Disney Villain who stole valuable Disney paintings, and a search for the missing puppies. We participated in the whodunit version but we all wish we had made time to do both.

To play the game, you are given the Detective Casebook (shown above). It includes a Crime Scene Map (ship diagram) and a list of Disney Villains with descriptions to help you rule out suspects as you go along.

Photo by Pixie Brenda

Photo by Pixie Brenda

It also comes with an Agent Badge for the players. One side shows your Agent ID badge and the other has a special hidden code that you hold up to the appropriate paintings onboard the ship to reveal clues.

Photo by Pixie Brenda

Photo by Pixie Brenda

The paintings come to life when you hold the badge in front of them and, searched in succession and using the clues provided, you rule-out suspects until you are left with the one you feel is the culprit.

This was a really fun game, and a wonderful activity families can do together. It is not only fun for young ones as our group was two parents, a nineteen year old girl and an 18 year old boy and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s great fun and is offered all day from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. to do at your leisure. If you are planning to cruise with Disney Cruise Lines soon, be sure to check out the Midship Detective Agency.

Contact me if you would like more information about a Disney cruise. DCL offers loads of fun activities and I would love to help your family discover them all. Visit IdeallyDisney.com for more photos and activities, or contact me anytime at Brenda@Pixievacations.com.

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Photo by Pixie Brenda

Disney Cruise Line offers a unique dining experience which allows each guest the opportunity to try each themed dining environment onboard “while traveling with their own Disney servers.” Every evening, you dine with the same tablemates and you have the same servers. The three main restaurants on the Dream are Animator’s Palate, Enchanted Garden, and Royal Palace.

Upon arriving at your stateroom, you will find a dining ticket for each member of your party that looks like this:

Photo by Pixie Brenda

The ticket lists the guest’s name, stateroom number, dining schedule (which is your dinner time) and table number. The time and table number is the same for every evening in each restaurant. The only thing that changes is the restaurant location.

We sat at table 59 each night and we were greeted and served by our excellent serving team, Brenton and Romain. We all became fast friends and loved their personalities, senses of humor, and exceptional service. Our head server, Simone, was also there to make sure everything was perfect. Dining with the staff of Disney Cruise Line reminds me of the spirit you can only find at Disney. No matter what the question, your answer is Yes! What can we do to serve you?

Our dining rotation was: Animator’s Palate (night 1); Enchanted Garden (night 2); and Royal Palace (nights 3 and 4). All these restaurants were fantastic! Our favorite was Animator’s Palate and you can read more about that at my site, Ideally Disney. I was introduced to one of the best dishes I have ever had in my life at Animator’s Palate: Sesame-Flavored Shrimp and Caramelized Onion Cheesecake with Asian Barbecue Sauce. My review of this appetizer, as well as the recipe, will be posted this Friday on Disney Food Report.

Everyone I have ever spoken to about cruising always talks about the food. Now, I know why! Bon Appetit!

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Photo by Pixie Brenda

The holidays are wonderful but we all must admit that they can also be quite stressful. Once the festivities are over, all we long for is some serenity. Here is a visual exercise that can help all of us to achieve that calm, peaceful and tranquil state.

Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful, clear blue sky. Imagine lying on a hammock that is sitting on a beach with white, sugary sands and turquoise water so clear you can see all the way to the bottom. See how the sunlight sparkles on the water and glistens as though it is dancing to the sound of nature? The feeling you are having is sweet serenity. Where can you find it? It’s on Serenity Bay on Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.

Here are some photos I took during our visit. Enjoy!

If you’re interested in visiting this beautiful, serene location in The Bahamas, email me at Brenda@PixieVacations.com. As an Authorized Disney Travel Planner I am more than happy to help you plan your magical retreat.  Best of all, my services are free!

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Happy New Year!

The start of the new year always brings about change and on the heels of the “big news” that was announced on New Year’s Eve for Disney parks let’s not forget what Disney Cruise Line is up to in 2012!

So what’s going to be new in 2012?

• New ports
• A new ship
• New destinations

New ports include New York, Seattle and Galveston and there will be continuing departures from Los Angeles (to the Mexican Riviera) and Port Canaveral (3 and 4-night cruises to the Bahamas).

The newest ship in the Disney fleet, the Disney Fantasy, will leave port for her maiden voyage on March 31. Although the Fantasy is the sister ship to the Dream, there will be all new experiences on board. including “Wishes”, the Muppets Adventure Game, Aqua Lab, Europa, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Animation Magic.

New destinations are also on the horizon for Disney Cruise Line, some old favorites are back as well as new destinations that are bound to become fan favorites.

For the first time ever, The Disney Wonder will set sail on 14 and 15-Night cruises to Hawaii with stops at Hilo, Maui, and Oahu and Kauai.

The Disney Wonder will also embark from Seattle to Alaska with stops at Tracy Arm, Skagway, Junea and Ketchicikan, you can also add Adventures by Disney excursions to your Alaskan cruise to make the most of your time in this beautiful territory.

The Disney Magic will reposition in September and head to Texas for departures from Galveston. The Magic will cruise the Western Caribbean itineraries to Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Costa Maya.

There are 5-night cruises from New York up the New England coast to Canada with stops in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Saint John and New Brunswick. Also departing from New York are 8-night Bahamas cruises-perfect for a land and sea vacation with a visit to Walt Disney World! There are also 2-night weekend getaway cruises from New York for those pressed for time but in need of a vacation.

7-Night Pacific Coast cruises stop in San Francisco and San Diego and offer excursions to famous California landmarks and regions like Sonoma Wine Country.

As previously announced, Disney Cruise Line has cancelled four of it’s December 2012 sailings to the Mexican Riviera and Disney Cruise Line has yet to tell us why. As soon as we have official information from DCL you’ll be the first to know!

If you are interested in a Disney Cruise, contact and Authorized Disney Vacation Planner for your free quote. Chip and Co readers will receive a free custom made personalized autograph book or monogrammed Mickey tote bag when you mention this article and book with Michele@PixieVacations.com

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As the March 31 maiden voyage of the Disney Fantasy draws near, one feature sure to please young cruisers is the new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and The Pirates League where aspiring young princesses and pirates receive the full fairy tale treatment with pixie-dusted and piratical makeovers.

With the debut of this very special boutique at sea comes exclusive costumes and accessories, only available on the Disney ship.

The Under the Sea Package helps little cruisers become little mermaids with a two-piece swimsuit and “mermaid tail” wrap. A floral hair clip, necklace and nail polish that changes color in sunlight creates a splashing transformation.

With the Disney Fantasy Package, guests go gaga over tutus! The frilly tutu in this outfit has subtle Disney Fantasy and Disney Cruise Line logos printed into the gold ribbon around the hem. The fitted graphic T-shirt has a stylish jewelry design and the outfit is topped off with a poufy headband.

On pirate party nights aboard the Disney Fantasy, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique transforms into The Pirate’s League, where swashbuckling boys, girls and grownups can get ready for the pirate life with some pirate gear exclusive to Disney Cruise Line.

Plus, this transformation location on the Disney Fantasy will feature a full range of additional princess and pirate costumes and makeovers, with all experiences available for pre-cruise booking on the Disney Cruise Line website beginning mid February.

Also new and exclusive to the Disney Fantasy is the ultimate Royal Sea Package which includes a Castle, Under the Sea and Pirate makeover, exclusive rolling trunk filled with Princess goodies, a very special and personalized invitation, photo, and glass slipper.

Who in your family will be the first to stop by this special salon while sailing on the Disney Fantasy?

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Disney Cruise Line has received more than 50 distinguished awards and recognitions from the travel industry, since first setting sail in 1998.  These awards have included all aspects of the operation from dining and entertainment, to youth activities and spa facilities.  Most recently, Disney Cruise Line has received top honors from the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.

2011

• Travel + Leisure magazine ranked Disney Cruise Line the No. 1 Large-Ship Cruise Line for Families and the No. 4 Large Ship Cruise Line overall.
• Condé Nast Traveler magazine recognized Disney Cruise Line as the No. 3 Medium-Sized Cruise Line.
• Cruise Critic recognized the Disney Dream with awards for “Best New Ship” and “Best Inside Cabins” as well as the entire Disney fleet for “Best Standard Cabins.”
• Porthole Cruise Magazine named Disney Cruise Line “Best Entertainment,” “Most Family-Oriented Line” and “Best Children’s Programs.”
• The Themed Entertainment Association awarded Disney Cruise Line the “Ingenious Use of Technology” award for the new “Animation Magic” show at Animator’s Palate on the Disney Fantasy.
• Travel Age West awarded Disney Cruise Line an Editor’s Pick award for “Cruise Line Providing the Highest Client Satisfaction (Big Ship)” as part of the 2011 WAVE (Western Agents’ Vote of Excellence) Awards.
• A 2011 Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Award was given to the Disney Wonder for “Best for Entertainment” in the mid-sized ship category.
• The World Waterpark Association presented an Innovation Award to Disney Cruise Line for the AquaDuck.
• Cruise International magazine gave Disney Cruise Line the “Best for Kids” award.

2010

• Condé Nast Traveler readers named Disney Cruise Line the no. 1 cruise experience in the Annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
• Condé Nast Traveler recognized Disney Cruise Line in its 10th Annual Cruise Poll. In the mega ship category, the Disney Magic was rated No. 1 for activities and facilities, and the Disney Wonder was No. 1 for crew and service.
• Travel + Leisure named Disney Cruise Line the Top Family-Friendly Large-Ship Cruise Line in the 2010 World’s Best Awards poll.
• The British Travel Awards have named Disney Cruise Line the Best Family Cruise Line and Best Niche Cruise Line, both in the Bronze category.
• Porthole Cruise Magazine has named Disney Cruise Line the Most Family-Oriented Line and Best Children’s Programs in their Annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

2009

• Condé Nast Traveler recognized Disney Cruise Line as the No. 1 cruise experience in the 9th Annual Cruise Poll.  Disney Wonder was ranked No. 1, while Disney Magic was ranked No. 4.
• Travel + Leisure magazine recognized Disney Cruise Line as one of the top cruise lines in the industry in their annual reader’s choice awards.  Disney Cruise Line placed No. 4 in the large cruise ship category.
• Travel + Leisure magazine recognized Disney Cruise Line as the No. 1 family-friendly cruise line in its 2009 “World’s Best Hotels and Cruises for Families” travel awards in the large ship category.
• SpaFinder named Disney Cruise Line Vista Spa as one of the top 10 spas in the “Best Spa on a Cruise Ship” category.
• Travel + Leisure magazine recognized Disney Cruise Line as one of the top cruise lines in the industry in the 2009 Reader’s Choice Awards.  Disney Cruise Line placed No. 2 in the mega-ship category.
• Zagat Survey recognized Disney Cruise Line in its first cruise line survey for “Top Activities” in the large ship category.  Disney Cruise Line ranked top in the Live Entertainment and Nightlife categories, and was recognized as the Best for Kids, Best for Weekend Getaways and Best for Families.

2008

• Porthole Cruise Magazine recognized Disney Cruise Line with a “2007 Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers’ Choice Award” for Best Family-Oriented Line.
• Travel + Leisure magazine recognized Disney Cruise Line as one of the top cruise lines in the industry in their annual reader’s choice awards.  Disney Cruise Line was No. 3 in the large cruise ship category.
• Condé Nast Traveler recognized Disney Cruise Line as a finalist in four categories of their World Savers Awards.  Disney Cruise Line was a runner-up in the Wildlife category and received honorable mentions in the Poverty Alleviation, Education and Preservation categories.
• SpaFinder named the Disney Magic Vista Spa as one of the top 10 spas in the “Best Spa on a Cruise Ship” category.
• Condé Nast Traveler recognized Disney Cruise Line as No. 3  in the Large Cruise Ship category for the 2008 Reader’s Choice Awards

2007

• Porthole Cruise Magazine recognized Disney Cruise Line as one of the recipients of a “2006 Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers’ Choice Award.”
• Condé Nast Traveler rated the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder cruise ships in the top 10 in the “Top 80 Cruise Ships in the World” poll.
• Condé Nast Traveler ranked Disney Cruise Line in their annual “Gold List” for 2007 in the cruise category.
• Condé Nast Traveler ranked the Vista Spa & Salon aboard Disney Cruise Line as the No. 3 cruise line spa in its Spa Poll, an annual guide to the Top Spas in North America, the Caribbean and at sea.
• Travel Age West awarded Disney Cruise Line two Editor’s Pick awards on “Best Overall Spa Facility” and “Best Onboard Entertainment” as part of the 2007 WAVE (Western Agents’ Vote of Excellence) Awards.
• Travel + Leisure magazine recognized Disney Cruise Line as one of the top cruise lines in the industry in their annual reader’s choice awards.  Disney Cruise Line placed No. 4 in the large cruise ship category.
• AAA awarded Disney Cruise Line the “Preferred Partner of the Year designation for continued excellence in providing products and services to AAA and its members.

2006

• Porthole Cruise Magazine awarded Disney Cruise Line the “2005 Readers’ Choice Award” for the Most Family-Oriented Line.
• Cruise Critic ranked the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder in the “Top 10 Overall Cruise Ships.” Disney Magic was ranked second, while Disney Wonder was third.
• Cruise Critic also ranked the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder as No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the best onboard entertainment category.
• Condé Nast Traveler ranked the Vista Spa & Salon aboard Disney Cruise Line as the No. 4 cruise line spa in its Spa Poll.
• Condé Nast Traveler ranked Disney Cruise Line in their “2006 Condé Nast Traveler Cruise Poll,” ranking Disney Wonder in top categories for Crew/Service and Cabins.
• Condé Nast Traveler ranked Disney Cruise Line in their 12th annual 2006 “Gold List” in the transportation/cruise category.

2005

• Travel + Leisure magazine ranked Disney Cruise Line 4th in its “The World’s Best” travel awards in the Top 10 Cruise Lines large ship category.
• AAA Travel awarded Disney Cruise Line and The Walt Disney Travel Company with two out of its three “Preferred Partner of the Year” awards for AAA Vacations.
• Disney Magazine’s “Reader’s Choice Awards,” named seeing a show at the Walt Disney Theatre as the favorite shipboard activity while Animator’s Palate was named as the favorite shipboard restaurant.
• Condé Nast Traveler ranked Disney Cruise Line No. 5 in the “Readers’ Choice Awards” Top 25 Cruise Lines in the large ship category.
• Condé Nast Traveler ranked the Vista Spa & Salon aboard Disney Cruise Line as No. 3 in its “World’s Best Spas at Sea” list.

2004

• Porthole Cruise Magazine ranked Disney Cruise Line in its “Readers’ Choice Awards” as Best Family-Oriented Line.
• South Florida Parenting magazine readers awarded Disney Cruise Line with the magazine’s “Kids Crown Award.”
• Family Travel Forum listed Disney Cruise Line in its “Top Ten Getaways for Tiny Travelers” list.
• Condé Nast Traveler ranked Disney Wonder 8th and Disney Magic 19th in the “Best Cruise Ships in the World” large ship category.
• Travel + Leisure magazine ranked Disney Cruise Line 6th in “The World’s Best” travel awards for the large ship category.
• Condé Nast Traveler ranked Disney Cruise Line No. 5 in the “Readers’ Choice Awards” Top 25 Cruise Lines in the large ship category.
• Cacique Award (Bahamas) recognized Disney Cruise Line as the “Cruise Line of the Year” – the highest honor for tourism in the Bahamas.

2003

• Porthole Cruise Magazine awarded Disney Cruise Line with the “Readers’ Choice Awards” as Best Family-Oriented Line.
• AAA Travel awarded Disney Cruise Line the “2002 Preferred Cruise Partner of the Year” award under the service, product and marketing areas of criteria.
• Disney Cruise Line won the title of “Best Marketing” amongst all cruise suppliers from AAA.  This award considers sales, training, promotional materials, support and brochures under the guidelines for evaluation.
• Disney Cruise Line won the AAA award for achieving 100% satisfaction in the areas of Product Quality, Marketing Support and Overall Performance.
• Cruise Reports awarded Disney Cruise Line the “Head of the Class” award for the top value rating and top combined score in resort category.
• Condé Nast Traveler ranked Disney Cruise Line 6th in its “Readers’ Choice Awards” for the Top 25 Cruise Lines in the large ship category.
• Condé Nast Traveler ranked the Disney Magic 8th and Disney Wonder 10th in the large ship category for the “Best Cruise Ships in the World.”

2002

• Carlson Wagonlit Travel awarded the “Cruise Supplier of the Year” to Disney Cruise Line, under the criteria:  quality, value, quality of brochure, reservations performance, sales and sales support.
• The Travel Channel listed Disney Cruise Line as the best family cruise line in its “World’s Best Cruises” show.
• The Discovery Channel listed Disney Wonder as the 7th Wonder of America in its “Seven Wonders of America” show.
• Porthole Cruise Magazine awarded Disney Cruise Line the Best Family-Oriented Line in its annual “Readers’ Choice Gold Award.”
• Bridal Guide magazine listed Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island paradise, as the “Top American Honeymoon Destination.”
• Daily Express Newspaper awarded the Disney Magic as the “Best Family Ship,” in its cruise awards.
• Condé Nast Traveler ranked Disney Cruise Line 5th in its “Readers’ Choice Awards” Top 25 Cruise Lines large ship category.
• World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society named Disney Cruise Line “Best Cruise Value”
• Travel + Leisure Magazine ranked Disney Cruise Line in its “The World’s Best” Top 10 Cruise Lines large ship category.

2001

• Porthole Cruise Magazine ranked Disney Cruise Line in its “Readers’ Choice Gold Award” for Best Family-Oriented Line, the Most Innovative Dining Experience and Best Children’s Program.
• Porthole Cruise Magazine also awarded Disney Cruise Line with the “Editor-In-Chief” award for Most Innovative Dining Experience.
• Onboard Service Magazine awarded Disney Cruise Line the Overall Onboard Services Award, Tableware Diamond Award, Amenities Diamond Award and Equipment Sapphire Award.

2000

• Sea Letter Cruise Magazine  recognized Disney Cruise Line in its “Readers’ Choice Awards” for Best Entertainment, Food, Midnight Buffet, Dining Room & Cabin Service, and Dance Clubs.
• Onboard Services Magazine honored the signature stage show “Disney Dreams” with the Diamond award for the best onboard entertainment.

1999

• Cacique Award (Bahamas) recognized Disney Cruise Line as the “Cruise Line of the Year” – the highest honor for tourism in the Bahamas.

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