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The Disney Magic, the Disney Wonder, the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy blend modern amenities with the grandeur of classic ocean liners.

Disney Cruise Line staterooms are among the first in the industry to be tailored especially for families, pioneering innovative comforts and modern features you won't find with any other cruise line. Ranging from cozy private lodgings, to rooms with sweeping views, to grand and richly appointed suites, there's a category to fit your need.

The "Disney difference" can be found in every detail. Most rooms feature:
• Substantially more space than is offered with most other cruise lines
•Ample storage for all the essentials that a typical family carries
•Innovative split baths and separate sinks - a cruise industry first - allowing several people to wash up at the same time
•Superior attention to detail - from vintage decorative touches to the playful "towelgami" you will find waiting for you each night.

And of course, enjoy the unsurpassed personal attention and in-room service from the legendary staff and crew throughout your stay.Disney Cruise Line, the undisputed leader in children's cruise entertainment, offers dedicated clubs and lounges plus customized interactive programs for kids, tweens and teens ages 3 to 17 years. Disney was the first cruise line to offer almost an entire deck for children's activities and a dedicated space just for teens. Plus, Disney has some of the industry's longest operating hours for children's activities. And while kids enjoy the most extensive youth activity areas at sea, parents can enjoy the ship thanks to an onboard communication service allowing kids to contact their parents anywhere on the ship.
Disney Cruise Line dining is sure to satisfy the appetites of your entire family—thanks to fresh, expertly prepared dishes made available 24 hours a day. Featuring diverse menus inspired by some of the world's most intriguing destinations, and restaurants that are distinctly themed and brimming with charm, it's the finest dining at sea.

Featured dining options include:
•Main Dining - Guests will experience diverse menus, "rotating" through three uniquely-themed, elegant restaurants with the same wait staff to anticipate their needs and personal tastes.
•Adult Exclusive Dining - adults 18 and older can enjoy the magic of a more romantic and elegant dining experience during their vacation.

Other onboard food and beverage options include:
•Casual Dining - convenient casual dining features an enticing spread of freshly prepared, delicious food items for every family member's tastes. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner-including self-service food items and made-to-order delicacies-in an air-conditioned setting or on deck side.
•Quick Service - satisfy those between-meal cravings with a variety of well-balanced and delicious offerings throughout the day, be it morning, noon or night.
•In-Room Dining - order room service 24 hours a day for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.Thrill to fabulous original productions on the stage of the wonderful Walt Disney Theatre. Laugh and sing along with professional performers and favorite Disney Characters in Broadway-style shows with brilliant costumes and stunning special effects. Meet heroes and villains, encounter romance and comedy, watch dreams come true. It can all happen to you in these live shows that are truly Disney magic.

Ask your Travel Consultant for details about the live shows featured on your ship!

 Disney Cruise Line deck parties are open-air music and dance extravaganzas that deliver excitement with a dose of Disney magic.

Sail-Away Celebration
Let the cruise festivities begin! On Embarkation Day, start your vacation with a splash at the Sail-Away Celebration—a high-energy dance party where you can mingle with family, friends, crew members and some favorite Disney Characters.

Pirate Night
Celebrate the pirate life at Pirate Night, a swashbuckling experience on the high seas. From the themed dinner party to the lively deck party to the spectacular fireworks display, the fun is seemingly endless.

Pixar Pals Party
Be a part of a magical, musical meet-and-greet extravaganza starring some of your favorite friends from the Disney·Pixar films—exclusively available on Alaskan cruises aboard the Disney Wonder.On all Disney Ships, there are 2 large, state-of-the art theatre venues that screen first-run films and other popular motion pictures. In a cruise industry first, both theatres also screen 3-D digital movies. Equipped with the latest digital 3-D projectors, experience the fun and excitement of both new and classic films during your cruise with some special surprises - adding a fourth dimension to your Disney cruise movie-going experience.

Buena Vista Theatre
Ships: Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy
Evocative of the illustrious movie palaces of Hollywood's golden years, this opulent theatre features plush décor reminiscent of the grand Art Deco styles and the latest in state-of-the-art projection and sound technology. It also boasts dual level stadium seating, in which every seat in the theatre offers an exceptional view of its giant movie screen.

Walt Disney Theatre
Ships: Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy
In addition to original live entertainment, this theatre also hosts Disney movie premieres, allowing Guests to enjoy a film's opening at the same time it's making its nationwide debut. Recalling the grandeur and luxury of elegant theatre palaces, it features warm wood paneling, red plush seating and a red velvet curtain in the grand styles of the 1930s and 1940s.A Disney cruise offers you what no other cruise line can - memorable experiences with Disney Characters* Say hello and shake hands with Cinderella, Snow White and Stitch. Share warm hugs and hearty laughs with Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland. Receive one-of-a-kind autographs from the likes of Donald Duck and Daisy Duck. And pose for pictures alongside the lovable, but scheming chipmunks, Chip 'n Dale.

You don't have to visit a Disney Park to meet and greet favorite pals. Disney Characters love to cruise! Be on the look-out for Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Captain Hook and more - as they make their way both around the ship and appear at designated places.

Plus, on all Disney cruises, a final farewell reception lets you share goodbye hugs and snap some last-minute pictures of your favorite Characters, Crew Members and stars of the Live Shows before your cruise vacation draws to an end.

Please note that some Character locations are designated as photos only. At these places, autographs will not be allowed, due to time constraints. For a schedule of Disney Character appearances, check the Personal Navigator - the Disney Cruise Line daily newsletter detailing all there is to see and do - once you're onboard the ship. You can also dial 7-PALS from your stateroom phone or check the message board in the Lobby Atrium for more details about Character Greetings.

*Disney Character availability is subject to change.Disney Cruise Line offers a vast array of uniquely themed bars, nightclubs and lounges aboard their entire fleet of ships, where adults can mingle over mixed drinks, listen to live music, and dance.The Disney Cruise Line fleet devotes a generous amount of space for rejuvenation, recreation and beautification. Each ship features an elegant spa, high-end hair salon and state-of-the-art fitness center—all providing the finest in personal care services.Shops aboard Disney Cruise Line ships feature an amazing selection of tax- and duty-free goods. Find exclusive merchandise, Disney apparel, luxury goods, collectibles, specialty candies, gourmet treats and more.

In addition, Ports-of-Call Shopping Experts are worldly advisors on all Disney ships who can direct you to the best boutiques, marketplaces and shopping districts at each port of call. See their seminars "live" or catch them on your stateroom TV.

Note: purchased liquor cannot be consumed onboard; it will be delivered to your stateroom on the last night of the cruise.
 While you travel with Disney Cruise Line, take advantage of a wide range of services designed to make your vacation as convenient, productive and memorable as you wish. From onboard Internet to photography services, meeting facilities and shopping, your business and pleasure needs are met by our dedicated crew.The four Disney Cruise Line ships—with their distinctive designs and decorative gold swirls across their bows—inspire awe wherever they pull into port. Mixing grand elegance with an element of fun, the Disney ships were created specifically with families in mind. Discover the enchanting delights of sailing to exotic destinations aboard ocean liners that have "something for everyone" built right in.Disney Cruise Line has selected the most stunning destinations - in the most exciting regions around the world - for cruises you and your family will not soon forget. Enjoy the service and expertise of the dedicated crew as you are guided in your exploration of international ports of call, from the Caribbean to Alaska to Europe and beyond. Discover, in detail, the world of delights waiting for you.

Created with all the imagination of Disney dream makers, the newest ships feature spectacular innovations that will make magic happen in brand-new ways. Both created with their own special touches, Disney Dream and her new sister ship, Disney Fantasy share the magic, that has made Disney Cruise Line famous.