Category: Disney Cruise Line

Book a Disney Cruise With Only Half The Deposit

If you’re looking to take a magical voyage on the high seas you can now reserve your Disney Cruise with a much smaller deposit. Book a magical Disney voyage by February 15, 2018 and pay for only half of your required deposit on the day you make your reservation.

This limited-time offer is valid on any new reservation for a 7-night or longer Disney cruise departing between June 23, 2018 and May 31, 2019. Remaining balance due at time of final payment. See Important Details below.

Embark on a tropical 7-night or longer cruise to the Caribbean or the Bahamas—or choose from one of our other fun-filled itineraries to Alaska, Europe, Mexico and beyond. With exciting voyages sailing from Florida, New York, Texas and California, there’s no better time to cast off with Disney Cruise Line on that family vacation you’ve been thinking about.

Caribbean

Find paradise on an extended voyage to the sun-kissed Caribbean, where you can swim, sunbathe and soak up the fun at our private island Disney Castaway Cay—as well as shop for unique handmade goods, explore fascinating historic sites and savor the local cuisine in scenic Tortola, St. Maarten or San Juan.

Europe

Vibrant culture and timeless allure are yours to discover on a 7-, 10- or 11-night adventure amid the seaside villages and historic cosmopolitan cities of Northern Europe and the Mediterranean—the cradle of western civilization. From Dover, Barcelona or Copenhagen, retreat to landmark destinations along the British Isles, set your sights on picturesque ports of call amid the Norwegian Fjords or find fun in the sun in Spain, Italy and the French Riviera.

Alaska

Stroll through quiet seaside hamlets steeped in history and natural beauty—where gold prospectors once walked and exciting wildlife like bears and moose roam free—on a 7-or 9-night Alaskan cruise from Vancouver. Navigate the Inside Passage to once-thriving mining towns or catch a glimpse of majestic whales in the sea.

Bahamas

Chart a course from Texas on an unforgettable 7-night Bahamian cruise to discover a tropical world awash with sand and surf, including a visit to our private island, Disney Castaway Cay—home to sunbathing, swimming, biking trails, games, open-air barbeques and more for a relaxing day in the sun.

Or cast off on a 7-night Disney voyage from New York and experience all this plus a day at Walt Disney World Resort, with a one-day Park Hopper ticket included with your cruise.

Canada

Set sail on one of our 7-night cruises between New York and Quebec and discover charming ports of call where rustic fishing towns mingle alongside bustling cityscapes steeped in European charm and contemporary culture. Boasting galleries and gardens alongside quaint cafés and unique shops, Canada transports all who set foot on her shores with a sense of awe—seaside or citywide.

Mexican Riviera

Journey along the Baja Peninsula from San Diego, California to Mexico on a 7-night Mexican Riviera cruise and drop anchor in enchanting ports of call that include Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Cabo San Lucas. Sunbathe along white-sand beaches, snorkel amid translucent waters teeming with vibrant sea life, hunt for souvenirs in historic seaside neighborhoods and savor the flavor of authentic Mexican cooking at charming open-air restaurants along the way.

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January 4, 2018
First Look: Disney Cruise Line in 2018 on The High Seas

Disney Cruise Line has so much in store for 2018 and with the new year comes new adventures on the high seas. From the return of both Star Wars Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea, to new enhancements coming to the Disney Magic and more, you won’t want to miss all the fun to be had aboard our ships.

Here are some of the highlights:

Star Wars Day at Sea
Star Wars Day at Sea returns on 15 special Disney Fantasy sailings from January through April 2018. The epic day-long celebration will once again transport guests to a galaxy far, far away to celebrate the legendary adventures and iconic characters from the Star Wars saga. New in 2018, Rey will take the stage in the “Summon the Force” nighttime deck show.

Marvel Day at Sea
Marvel Day at Sea returns during eight special Disney Magic voyages from Miami departing January through April 2018. All-day entertainment includes interactions with some of the mightiest Marvel Super Heroes and the menacing foes who oppose them, an extraordinary deck show spectacular, Marvel-themed youth activities, special merchandise and unique food and beverage offerings.

Enhancements to the Disney Magic
Exciting new spaces for guests of all ages are coming to the Disney Magic in March 2018. Headlining the enhancements is an enchanting dining experience for families at the new Rapunzel’s Royal Table, the first table service restaurant themed to “Tangled” that features characters and live entertainment.

New Itineraries and Ports
In 2018, we’ll make first-time visits to destinations in Italy and Ireland during the summer and to Bermuda and Quebec City, Canada in the fall. Throughout the year, we’ll continue to take guests to favorite destinations in the Caribbean and Bahamas, Alaska, Europe, Canada and Mexican Riviera.

Halloween on the High Seas
From September through October, the ships transform into a ghoulish wonderland. Our extra-spooky celebration features Halloween-themed parties, lively entertainment, unique menu items and elaborate décor, including The Pumpkin Tree, which magically transforms throughout the cruise.

Very Merrytime Cruises
Starting early November, we add sparkle to each ship with special holiday décor, traditional “turkey day” fanfare, Christmas feasts, “snow flurries” and New Year’s Eve galas. But the best part might just be relaxing on deck instead of shoveling snow!

So, grab your passport and your loved ones and make going on a Disney cruise your New Year’s resolution! If you need help booking your magical vacation, contact Travel Time with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

December 29, 2017
Disney Cruise Line Employee Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From Disney

In connection with his scheme to embezzle more than $275,000 from the Walt Disney Company, a former employee aboard the Disney Wonder cruise ship pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in San Diego federal court Thursday.

The 32-year-old, Renan Dias Da Rocha Gomes, a Brazilian national, admitted that from at least October 2015 through Oct. 27. 2017, he was employed aboard the Disney Wonder as a merchandise host and assigned to work in the merchandise store.

Gomes admitted to obtaining money through his access to the VeriFone payment system in order to embezzle funds from Disney for his own personal gain.

He made about $275,000 in unauthorized charges to Disney’s bank account, Gomes admitted. While working aboard the Disney Wonder he would load the value of the funds onto Disney gift cards according to his plea agreement.

From April 23 through May 7 of this year, he spent about $37,700 of the embezzled funds for his own personal benefit by taking his family on a Disney World vacation Gomes also admitted.

Gomes said while on vacation he used the gift cards with the embezzled funds to pay about $8,200 in lodging, $29,500 on food, beverages, merchandise and entertainment expenses.

Gomes will be required to repay The Walt Disney Company the total amount of funds he stole which the company was unable to recover As part of his plea agreement.

Gomes remains in custody pending his next court appearance on March 9. Federal agents boarded the Disney Wonder ship after it made port in San Diego Harbor in October and arrested him.

December 23, 2017
Disney Cruise Line Top Ten Ways to Experience Star Wars Day at Sea

This is the cruise you are looking for. If you are a Star Wars fan then get ready to set sail aboard the Disney Fantasy for Star Wars Day at Sea for galactic adventures in 2018.

To prepare your family for the out-of-this-galaxy fun, check out these top ten ways to experience Star Wars Day at Sea.

1. Choose your costume wisely. Before you even step on the ship, choose a side and plan your day’s attire. Whether you resemble Jedi, Wookiees, droids, Stormtroopers or other iconic Star Wars characters, dressing up adds to the fun for young and old alike.

2. Indulge in the Star Wars films. In the days leading up to the epic celebration, check out all of the Star Wars feature films in the Buena Vista Theatre, culminating in a showing of the newest film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

3. Encounter heroes who inspire you. New in 2018, you are guaranteed a time to meet and take photographs with C-3PO and R2-D2, Chewbacca and Darth Vader. Before you even step onboard, reserve these character encounters on disneycruise.com.

4. Celebrate with other fans. The family costume party in the atrium is one of the day’s epic events not to be missed. It’s a great chance to celebrate your love for Star Wars and meet other fans who share your affinity.

5. Be open to making new friends. You never know who you might meet roaming the ship. Jawas, Rebels, Storm Troopers and others are often spotted out on the deck. Plus, your kids can meet C-3PO, Storm Troopers and more at Star Wars: Command Post in the youth club.

6. Make it a family adventure. Share your love for Star Wars with your kids by joining the special activities for families, such as droid racing in the atrium, learning to draw your favorite Star Warscharacters, and helping track the Porgs wreaking havoc throughout the ship.

7. Send your kids to Resistance training. At Star Wars: Command Post, Younglings can embark on an action-packed training adventure with members of the Resistance who will teach them how to hone their skills to defeat First Order Stormtroopers.

8. Cheer as Padawans face the dark side. In “Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple,” Force-sensitive children can learn the ways of the Jedi and use their new-found skills in a final face-off with Darth Vader and, new to 2018, Kylo Ren.

9. Watch the epic saga come to life on stage. The “Summon the Force” deck celebration is where you can unleash the Force during games, music and a galactic dance party. The event features stunts, special effects and favorite Star Wars characters, including Rey for the first time in 2018.

10. Get inspired by a stunning fireworks show. The day’s grand finale is a spectacular pyrotechnics display set to John Williams’ iconic music. Both lifelong Star Wars fans and those new to the adventure are sure to get chills as you watch the pyrotechnic show with family by your side.

Star Wars Day at Sea returns to the Disney Fantasy from January to April 2018.

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December 19, 2017
First Official Appearance of Iron Man, Star-Lord, Gamora and Groot During Marvel Day at Sea

If you want to meet many of your favorite Marvel characters then Disney Cruise Line is the place to be. Showing off the largest collection of Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains ever assembled on a cruise ship, Marvel Day at Sea offers heroic encounters of epic proportions.

Our Marvel Day at Sea sailings from New York City this fall marked the first official appearance of Iron Man, Star-Lord, Gamora and Groot on a Disney Cruise Line ship. They’ll soon be back when Marvel Day at Sea returns on select sailings from Miami this January through April.

When Tony Stark isn’t promoting the latest Stark Industries technology, he’s greeting guests and showing off his Iron Man armor. Don’t miss the chance to shake his hand before his big gala that night.

You may even run into some of your favorite Guardians of the Galaxy around the ship.

Just know that Gamora may not be very amused if Star-Lord kicks off an impromptu dance party! But you’ll have another chance to see the dance-loving Star-Lord get his groove on later in the evening at Fathoms nightclub, which turns into a Ravager hideout just for adults.

Iron Man and Groot are two of the Marvel heroes you are guaranteed a time to meet and take photographs with during the cruise. Before you even step onboard, you have the chance to reserve time with these characters. If you need help booking your magical vacation, contact Travel Time with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

Want to see more of the Super Heroes and Villains you can encounter during Marvel Day at Sea? Stay tuned for another inside look later this week.

December 15, 2017
Cruise Critic picks Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney for Top Awards

Disney made out at the 10th annual Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards with three wins.

The editors of Cruise Critic have selected Disney Cruise Line for best entertainment (ocean) and best for families (ocean). Disney’s Adventures by Disney won best for families in river cruising.

According to one Cruise Critic editor, “With all the magic of The Mouse behind it, Disney Cruise Line features some of the most enchanting spectacles afloat, including at-sea fireworks, interactive art and phenomenal production shows.”

Another editor said, “Adventures by Disney charters AmaWaterways vessels and rebrands them for selected sailings, turning a traditional river ship into a fun-filled family cruise. Highlights include…family-specific programming and thoughtful shore excursions such as a tree canopy walk or apple strudel making.”

Awards like these are a true testament to the magical experience our Cast and Crew Members create each and every day. What’s your top pick about cruising with Disney?

December 12, 2017
All New Star Wars Day at Sea Experiences Revealed
This is the cruise you are looking for. Brand new experiences featuring the Dark Side, the Resistance, the droids and more are coming to the Disney Fantasy when Star Wars Day at Sea returns on 15 special sailings this January through April. Check out some of the new out-of-this-galaxy experiences that are setting sail:

The Dark Side
- To kick off Star Wars Day at Sea celebrations, in a one-time experience the night before the event, Darth Vader and Stormtroopers will march into the ship’s atrium for an Imperial takeover.
- Kylo Ren will appear in “Jedi Training Academy,” where young Jedi-in-training summon their courage and the Force to face off against Darth Vader and Kylo Ren.
The Resistance
- Rey will take the stage in the “Summon the Force” nighttime deck show that celebrates great moments from across the Star Wars galaxy including iconic characters and new favorites, complete with an epic fireworks finale accompanied by John Williams’ iconic music.
- In “Porgs Onboard! Scavenger Hunt,” Chewbacca needs your help to track the Porgs that have been wreaking havoc throughout the ship. You’ll find and decode secret messages to solve a ship-wide quest and be greeted by everyone’s favorite Wookiee at the end of your adventure.
- In the days leading up to the epic celebration, check out all of the Star Wars feature films in the Buena Vista Theatre, culminating in a showing of the newest film, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”
Fun for the whole family
- New in 2018, you are guaranteed a time to meet and take photographs with C-3PO and R2-D2, Chewbacca and Darth Vader. Before you even step onboard, you have the chance to reserve these character encounters.
- Guests can step into the saga and pose with a life-size replica of Han Solo frozen in Carbonite, as well as other cool Star Wars-themed backdrops.
- In Star Wars Drawing Academy, guests can learn to draw some of their favorite Star Warscharacters and a new character from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Is it a Porg? You’ll just have to wait and see!
- Star Wars-themed interactive games, trivia and activities for the whole family will be hosted by your Disney cruise staff on the pool deck and in the D Lounge.
These are the droids you’re looking for
- C-3PO will make an appearance in Star Wars: Command Post in Disney’s Oceaneer Club. During a special activity, children train to be members of the Resistance and fend off the First Order. C-3PO pays a visit to check on their training and further human-cyborg relations.
- Droid Racing is a fast-paced activity that the whole family will enjoy where guests can race BB-Unit droids around a course in the ship’s atrium.
- In a hands-on activity for families, everyone tests their skills to become master droid builders and create an intergalactic droid.
All of these cool new experiences are included in a Star Wars Day at Sea cruise, and just some of the ways you can celebrate the legendary adventures and iconic characters from the Star Warsgalaxy.

Star Wars Day at Sea returns to the Disney Fantasy from January to April 2018. If you need help booking this epic day on your family’s Caribbean cruise vacation, contact Travel Time with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!
December 12, 2017
Marvel Day at Sea Journeys into the Mystic Arts – Disney Cruise Line

If you missed the first season of Marvel Day at Sea sailing from New York City this fall, you’re still in luck. The epic event returns to the Disney Magic on select cruises from Miami this January through April.

This daylong celebration is packed with exciting entertainment for the entire family, including opportunities for heroic encounters with more than a dozen legendary Marvel characters. An interactive show with Doctor Strange and a nighttime deck show spectacular are at the top of the list!

During “Doctor Strange: Journey into the Mystic Arts,” Doctor Stephen Strange invites you to discover the world of the Mystic Arts. You’ll be transported from the Walt Disney Theatre to the New York Sanctum Sanctorum, the residence of Doctor Strange.

Young apprentices play a special role in the experience, as Doctor Strange calls upon them to learn the fundamentals of the Mystic Arts.

After completion of their mystic arts training, the students put their new skills to the test when suddenly an epic battle against the Dark Dimension ensues!

Later that night, Marvel Day at Sea culminates with “Marvel Heroes Unite,” a show featuring incredible stunts, special effects, pyrotechnics and the largest collection of Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains ever assembled on a cruise ship.

Tony Stark, dressed for the occasion in his Iron Man armor, throws an exclusive gala on the high seas aboard the Disney Magic to unveil the latest Stark Industries technology. Super Heroes like Captain America, Black Widow and Hawkeye make their grand entrances to join him.

The party suddenly turns into a battle at sea when the villainous Loki and sinister cohorts invade the ship. As a special guest at the gala, you’re in the middle of the ensuing action! The excitement continues as you witness heroic entrances by Black Panther, Thor, Doctor Strange, and Spider-Man. Even Star-Lord, Gamora and Groot join this ultimate confrontation of Super Heroes and Villains.

Do the Super Heroes prevail? Book the Marvel Day at Sea in 2018 today to find out! If you need help booking your magical vacation, contact Travel Time with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

December 11, 2017
New Galactic Transformations at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique During Star Wars Day At Sea

Disney Cruise Line will offer out-of-this-galaxy makeovers aboard the Disney Fantasy at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique that add to the adventures of Star Wars Day at Sea starting in 2018. Complete with a galactic costume, makeup and hairstyle, kids ages 3-12 can transform into their favorite character.

They’re offering a Rey makeover that includes a stylish dress, makeup and hair style. Or, you can choose from one of four Star Wars-themed T-shirt options.

These Galactic Transformations are only available on Star Wars Day at Sea. All come with exclusive Star Wars Day at Sea merchandise, including a personalized name tag, lanyard with medallion and magnet set. The kids will also receive a cool cinch bag to take home.

If you want to join in on the Star Wars Day at Sea fun by celebrating your favorite characters from a galaxy far, far away with a Galactic Transformation, be sure to reserve your spot at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique before your Disney Fantasy cruise.

Star Wars Day at Sea returns to the Disney Fantasy from January to April 2018. If you need help booking this epic day on your family’s Caribbean cruise vacation, contact Travel Time with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

December 5, 2017
Very Merrytime Cruises Bring Holiday Cheer Aboard Disney Cruise Line

This month, the entire Disney Cruise Line fleet transformed into a glistening winter wonderland for our Very Merrytime Cruises. There’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a special atrium celebration, fun-filled tropical parties on deck, carolers throughout the ship and Disney friends dressed in their holiday best.

Check out some of the festive fun for you and your family on a Disney Cruise this holiday:

1. Deck the Deck with Mickey and Friends
Looking for a tropical holiday celebration? You and your little ones can join Mickey, Minnie and their pals for limbo, hula hooping and dancing around the pool. My personal favorite has to be the “Yuletide Slide!”

2. Celebrate the Season in a Winter Wonderland
When Santa and Mrs. Claus come to the ships, the atrium lobby is filled with classic holiday tunes, your favorite Disney characters and a flurry of “Frozen” fun with Anna and Elsa.

3. Savor Festive Feasts
Prepare to indulge a plethora of tasty holiday treats and drinks along with a bountiful feast on Thanksgiving Day and a special dinner on Christmas Day. There are also speciality teas and coffees available throughout the entire season including my favorites, Egg Nog Mocha and Caramel Pecan Chai!

4. Carol Through the Decks
Listen up for the spirit of the holidays ringing throughout the ship as Dickens-inspired carolers sing holiday classics and invite children to join them in a special farewell show.

5. Build Your Own Gingerbread House
From decorating stockings to making holiday cards, there are a ton of activities and crafts for your family. If that’s not enough gingerbread for you, each of our ships have a life-sized, edible gingerbread house right outside of the atriums.

6. Soak Up the Season
When you visit Castaway Cay, the celebration continues with holiday island music,a special Christmas tree, Disney characters in their tropical holiday attire and even “snow” flurries!

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November 25, 2017