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Set Sail for New Adventures with Disney Cruise Line’s Summer Itineraries
Disney Cruise Line will set sail from new ports in summer 2012 – making the Disney family cruise vacation more accessible to guests around the country. Additionally, the cruise line will offer more choices than ever before with several new itineraries planned.
Beginning May 25, the Disney Magic will sail a total of 20 cruises from New York – including eight-night cruises to the Bahamas and five-night cruises up the New England coast to Canada plus two-night cruises that will give a sampling of the Disney Cruise Line experience over a weekend.
- The eight Bahamas cruises will include a day at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay; Nassau, Bahamas; and a stop at Port Canaveral, Fla. to visit the nearby Walt Disney World Resort. Rates start at $1,480 per person.
- The nine five-night cruises up the New England coast will call at Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Saint John, New Brunswick. Rates start at $715 per person.
- The three two-night cruises out of New York are perfect for families looking for a quick getaway with a day at sea over a weekend. Rates start at $370 per person.
Beginning May 28, 2012, the Disney Wonder will sail a total of 14 seven-night cruises from the Port of Seattle to Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska, as well as Victoria, British Columbia. These cruises will combine the natural wonder and adventurous spirit of Alaska with the unparalleled, family-friendly experience found on a Disney Cruise Line ship. Disney Cruise Line works closely with Alaskan tour operators to create exclusive-to-Disney family-friendly Port Adventures that allow guests to best experience Alaska’s natural beauty and rich history. Rates for the seven-night Alaska cruise itinerary departing from Seattle start at $917 per person.
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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Limited Edition Disney Fantasy Vinylmation Giveaway
Our good friends over at Mousechat were nice enough to think of us when they took a trip on the inaugural voyage of the Disney Fantasy. To bad they didn’t think to pack Chip in one of their suitcases 
While they were there they picked up this Limited Edition Vinylmation to giveaway on Chip and Co.
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Disney Cruise Line Embarks on New Itineraries and New Ports in 2012
For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line is setting sail from three new ports in 2012 – New York, Seattle and Galveston, Texas – making the Disney family cruise vacation more accessible to guests around the country. Additionally, the cruise line will offer more choices than ever before with several new itineraries planned.
“In 2012, we’re making it easier than ever for families to enjoy a Disney Cruise Line vacation by offering cruises from a variety of regional homeports,” said Disney Cruise Line President Karl Holz. “Guests can now enjoy a magical, one-of-a-kind Disney cruise experience with the convenience of departures from their own backyard.”
Bahamas, Canada and Weekend Getaway from New York
Beginning May 25, 2012, the Disney Magic will sail a total of 20 cruises from New York – including eight-night cruises to the Bahamas and five-night cruises up the New England coast to Canada plus two-night cruises that will give a sampling of the Disney Cruise Line experience over a weekend:
- The eight Bahamas cruises will include a day at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay; Nassau, Bahamas; and a stop at Port Canaveral, Fla., giving guests an opportunity to visit the nearby Walt Disney World Resort. As part of this itinerary, each guest will receive a one-day Walt Disney World Park Hopper ticket and roundtrip transportation between their Disney ship and the resort.
Departure Dates: May 25, June 2, 22, 30, July 20, 28, Aug. 17, 25
Rates for the eight-night Bahamian cruise itinerary departing from New York start at $1,480 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
- The nine five-night cruises up the New England coast will call at Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Saint John, New Brunswick. In these popular Canadian ports, guests can soak in splendid natural vistas, explore historic sites, visit quaint cafes and charming shops, and browse Canada’s oldest farmer’s market.
Halifax highlights include Peggy’s Cove, a famous fishing village renowned for its lighthouse, and the family-friendly Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. In Saint John, guests can marvel at the world-famous Reversing Falls and take a high-speed jet boat ride on the rapids.
Departure Dates: June 10, 17, July 8, 15, Aug. 5, 12, Sept. 2, 7, 12
Rates for the five-night Canadian cruise itinerary departing from New York start at $715 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
- Three two-night cruises out of New York are perfect for families looking for a quick getaway with a day at sea over a weekend. Rates for the two-night cruises start at $512 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Departure Dates: June 15, July 13 and Aug. 10
Western Caribbean from Galveston
Beginning Sept. 22, 2012, the Disney Magic will sail 12 seven-night cruises from the Port of Galveston to the Western Caribbean. Ports of call include Grand Cayman and Mexico’s Costa Maya and Cozumel.
A Caribbean cruise on the Disney Magic offers families a tropical getaway with world-class entertainment and impeccable guest service found only on a Disney Cruise Line vacation. Guests will enjoy three magical days at sea to explore all of the fun aboard the Disney Magic and three days in port to lounge on warm, golden beaches, to swim and snorkel in azure waters or to shop to their heart’s content in exotic marketplaces.
Departure Dates: Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8
Rates for the seven-night Western Caribbean cruise itinerary departing from Galveston start at $840 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Alaska from Seattle
Beginning May 28, 2012, the Disney Wonder will sail a total of 14 seven-night cruises from the Port of Seattle to Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska, as well as Victoria, British Columbia.
These cruises will combine the natural wonder and adventurous spirit of Alaska with the unparalleled, family-friendly experience found on a Disney Cruise Line ship. Disney Cruise Line works closely with Alaskan tour operators to create exclusive-to-Disney family-friendly Port Adventures that allow guests to best experience Alaska’s natural beauty and rich history.
On their Alaskan adventure, guests may catch a glimpse of a brown bear, bald eagle or humpback whale. They can explore magnificent glaciers and fjords in Juneau. In Ketchikan, guests can fish for some of the largest wild salmon in the world and learn about local culture through hand-carved totem poles. In Skagway, Disney Cruise Line guests can traverse panoramic landscapes by railway, or pan for gold like miners from the famous Klondike gold rush.
Departure Dates: May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27
Rates for the seven-night Alaska cruise itinerary departing from Seattle start at $917 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles
The Disney Wonder is scheduled to continue sailing seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises from the Port of Los Angeles for the majority of the year – throughout winter, spring and fall.
Rates for the seven-night Mexican Riviera itinerary departing from Los Angeles start at $791 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Additionally, the Disney Wonder will sail four seven-night Pacific Coast cruises from Los Angeles (on Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Sept. 30 and Oct. 7), calling on San Francisco, San Diego and Ensenada, Mexico.
Rates for the seven-night Pacific Coast itinerary departing from Los Angeles start at $770 per person for a deluxe inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
For the first time, the Disney Wonder will offer two special voyages to Hawaii from Los Angeles, calling on Hilo; Kahului, Maui; Honolulu, Oahu; Nawiliwili, Kauai and Ensenada, Mexico. The 15-night Hawaiian itinerary, which includes nine days at sea, departs April 29, 2012. The 14-night Hawaiian itinerary, with eight days at sea, departs Oct. 14, 2012.
Rates for the Hawaiian cruises start at $1,834 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Caribbean and Bahamas from Port Canaveral
The Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream will continue to sail a variety of Caribbean and Bahamian itineraries departing from Port Canaveral.
The Disney Fantasy will depart on her maiden voyage March 31, 2012, and 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.
The Disney Dream will sail three-, four- and five-night cruises from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. Five-night itineraries include two stops at Castaway Cay.
Rates for three- and four-night Bahamian cruises on the Disney Dream start at $513 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Until she is repositioned to New York, the Disney Magic will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Caribbean itineraries and four- and five-night Bahamian cruises.
All pricing reflects a standard inside stateroom, Government Taxes and Fees not included.
To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation contact Pixie Vacations.
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The Disney Fantasy: Our first Impression
I count myself incredibly honored to have been among the chosen to take part on the Fantasy Inaugural Voyage.
This voyage, though far to brief, was incredible. I’ll admit I didn’t expect the Fantasy to be much different than the Dream. After all, they are sister ships and the time lapse between the building and release of the ships was very brief.
To detail the ship in its entirety would make for an extremely lengthy article and I know you all well enough to know your attention spans won’t last that long.
I’m assuming that the main questions on everyone’s minds revolve around the differences between the Dream and the Fantasy so here we go.
- The decor-obviously the ships are going to be decorated differently; just as the Magic and Wonder are. The Peacock theme on the Fantasy is very well done and is absolutely gorgeous. The colored chandelier in the atrium is beautiful and will take your breath away.
- The layout- The Dream and the Fantasy are set up practically identical, so if you’ve been on the Dream you won’t find the Fantasy hard to navigate.
- The adult clubs-While I truly enjoyed the theming of Evolution (on the Disney Dream) in my opinion The Tube (Disney Fantasy) has it beat hands down in theming. You truly feel transported to the Tube in London. There are even red phone booths, british flag leather booths as well as railings and leather hand straps to hang onto, just as if you were riding the Tube. The bar area is gorgeous and the lighting style is very modern and functional. The glass bulbs can have images illuminated on them, can change color, etc. The dance floor also lights up and can have images projected onto it. There seems to be a much move vast selection of seating especially in seating decor. You’ll find large ornate overstuffed velvet chairs fit for a king as well as super modern circular chairs in red lacquer, large oval booths to accommodate new friends and plush overstuffed couches and chairs. The play on red, black and white really gives a great contrast and the textiles give it a rich feeling that Evolution doesn’t really have. The Tube looks very expensive and well thought out and is immaculately themed. There are now mini remotes for audience participation; so it was fun to vote in the “Match Your Mate” competition it really made you feel like part of a game show audience.
- The Europa District-This cluster of adult areas has upgraded and changed each location as well as the overall layout. The new layout is much better and makes La Piazza a destination as opposed to a walk way as the District Lounge seems to be on the Dream. The adult areas feel a bit more distinguished and each one has its own identity and has to be found, unlike The District where you feel like everything is in one large hallway and you just pick which door; right or left. The transformation between bars is really quite amazing.
- Ooh La La makes you feel like you are in a French Boudoir, with velvet chaise lounges, fantastically ruffled chairs and ornate decor. Ooh La La feels much more European and French influenced than the Champagne bar on the other ship-Pink. I really can’t decide which I like better; I have to admit that the Pink elephant is pretty darn cute on the Disney Dream! Both places have a very different feel to them; while one is modern and bright the other is very French.
- O’ Gills Irish Pub seems a much better solution than 687-the sports bar on the Dream. This seemed to draw a much broader crowd but still serve the purpose of lots of beer and televisions; and let’s be serious….who doesn’t love to pretend they’re Irish?!
- The water features in the adult areas are the best addition to the Fantasy. Deck 12 now has a water feature that’s perfect to sit on the edge and dip your feet, or sit in the shallow water to stay cool in the hot sun. It seems to serve as a sort of watering hole for sun bathers and it’s nice to see folks chatting together during the day. The chair situation on the upper decks also seems to have improved. There seem to be more chairs, and there are also shady areas brought to you by Cabana-esque shelters to the sides of the decks. You’ll find many people here listening to music, writing or on their laptops. This is a perfect spot for folks who want o be outside but can’t take the heat (literally). The top on the “shelter” covers a large area so it’s not like having your own private cabana and I love the open feel of it and the fact that shade dwellers can now intermingle instead of sending a single member of your travel party to bed for an umbrella or place in the shade. This deck is a place everyone (sun worshiper or not) can enjoy together.
- Satellite Falls: I can’t even begin to describe this wonderful invention. This is yet another water feature for adults only (that means PEACE AND QUIET!). This water feature has a water curtain that falls down from around the circumference of the sphere above. You can sit on the edge, dip your feet, climb on it, stay under the water curtain or find a spot inside the water curtain. The tile work is beautiful, and its a great use of location. The concierge level sun deck (which has privacy and key card entry of course) shares this space but it has a very relaxed, almost quaint feel to it. Again you’ll find shady spots here as well as loungers in the sun.
The addition of “Aladdin” and the newest show “Wishes” are the other major changes as well as the changes and upgrades to Animator’s Palate. Overall the ship is beautiful beyond words and I can’t wait to cruise again and stay on for a full seven days to really experience all the Fantasy has to offer!
If you’d like to experience the Disney Fantasy, there are great rates for Guaranteed Rooms with Restrictions available for April sailings! Contact me for your free quote and to check availability! Michele@PixieVacations.com
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Photo Tour of the All New Disney Fantasy
My writer Chris from Everything WDW is on the main voyage of the all new Disney Fantasy! She was able to share some photos with us before they disembark. The ship looks beautiful! Check out more photos below.
Please come back as I will be updating more pictures as she sends them.
Chris wanted me to mention she is available to book your Disney Fantasy Vacation if you email her at chris@pixievacations.com. She is offering some great deals on Disney Cruises and WDW Vacations.
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