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Disney Magic gets a Makeover

Monday, April 29, 2013 Siera No comments

A few weeks ago, we told you about the possible changes coming to the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Disney has now released official details of the updates and changes coming to the Disney Magic ship! Guests can expect new experiences and reimagined spaces. The Disney Magic will be adding a new grand atrium lobby, a children’s area of “super hero” proportions, a three-story water thrill slide, and a spa to stimulate the “Senses.”

“We have always been committed to reinvesting in our fleet and continuously making shipboard enhancements that elevate the guest experience,” said Karl L. Holz, president of Disney Cruise Line. “What we’re doing with the Disney Magic is yet another step forward in our commitment to delivering the absolute best family vacations at sea.”

“Storytelling is at the heart of everything we do,” says Joe Lanzisero, senior creative vice president for Walt Disney Imagineering. “Walt Disney was a master storyteller and knew how to engage people’s emotions into stories. Our job is to take what we learned from Walt and apply it to the experiences on board our ships.”

Here are some highlights you can expect after the transformation (see below for pictures):

New Policy on Disney Cruise Line Door Decorations

Sunday, April 28, 2013 Siera 1 Comment

There is a new policy for passengers on board for Disney Cruise Line door decorations. Many passengers enjoyed decorating their stateroom doors with pictures, characters, name tags, and more.

Disney Cruise Line now requires all passengers to refrain from using any type of adhesive (including removable gel adhesives) or over-the-door hanging organizers on their cabin doors. Passengers are only permitted to use magnetic decorations now. According to Disney, these adhesives can cause damage to the appearance and overall condition of the doors.

Disney’s Media Relations Manager, Jacqueline Lorenzetti, reported that any passengers found with a nonmagnetic decoration will be reminded of the policy. If the decorations are not removed, the cabin occupant faces a $100 fee to cover the cost of repairs for damage to the door.

What to Expect at Disney’s Monstrous Summer

Monday, April 22, 2013 Anonymouse No comments

Attention ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! It’s Anonymouse here again and I have some important breaking news! Do you want to have a monstrous summer? Well, I have some insider information to help you make that happen! Disney will be holding a “Monstrous Summer” press event this week where they will be confirming these plans!

I already told you that Disney World may be bringing back a 24-hour event in the parks! We first experienced the 24-hour event for Leap Day 2012. Well, I’m now expecting Disney to confirm this fun event will be held on May 24, 2013 as a Limited Time Magic offer. This time, the 24-hour party will feature our favorite Monsters, James P. Sullivan and Mike Wazowski!

Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wonder Rescues Migrant Rafters

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Siera No comments

One of the Disney Cruise Line‘s ships picked up eight migrant rafters last Friday. The Disney Wonder was sailing approximately forty miles from Key West on April 12, 2013 when they spotted and rescued eight migrant rafters. Their nationality has not been released yet. Carnival Cruise Line’s Conquest ship reported that they picked up thirteen Cuban nationals in the same area on Friday.

All of these individuals have been turned over to the United States Coast Guard. The U.S. Coast Guard is currently interviewing all of these migrant rafters that were rescued by the two cruise ships off the Florida Keys. Petty Officer Mark Barney says that Coast Guard officials will decide whether they will be sent back to their country of origin or be turned over to U.S. authorities.

Possible Changes Coming to Disney Cruise Line

Thursday, April 11, 2013 Siera 12 Comments

Disney Cruise Line may be making some major announcements soon! Disney Cruise Line is rumored to be adding two new cruise ships to their current fleet of four ships. One ship is expected to be added in 2015 and another in 2016. These new ships are planned to be mid-size, meaning they will be larger than the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder ships, but smaller than the Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream ships.

Although nothing has been confirmed by Disney officials, it looks promising that we will see two brand new Disney cruise ships within the next three years! Disney has a “Monstrous Summer” press event planned for April 25 and 26 which according to invitations will include Disney Cruise Line news.

The other major change being speculated about with Disney Cruise Line is that the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder ships may be scheduled to under-go major renovations, including a make-over and other enhancements. Both of these ships have already been upgraded multiple times and the Disney Magic is already scheduled for a six-week refurbishment later this year.

There are numerous reasons for Disney to expand Disney Cruise Line due to its wonderful success. Disney Cruise Line just received top honors earlier this year. You can see some of these awards here. Disney Cruise Line already has thousands of guests sailing aboard their two newest ships every week. Disney Parks and Resorts even received a 3% revenue increase in 2011 over 2010 as a result of the addition of the Disney Dream ship. The success of the Disney Fantasy in the Disney Cruise Line fleet should also further encourage Disney to continue expanding.

What do you think Disney should change or add to their ships? What do you think is essential to keep the same on the ships that Disney already does right? What do you think Disney should name these potential new ships?

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