10 Things You Might Not Know About Disney Cruise Line

If you've sailed on a Disney Cruise, then you know it's a magical family vacation like no other.

But here are 10 things you might not know about Disney Cruise Line! 

1. You don't have to get off the ship while in port. In fact this is a great time to visit the pool or just relax in your room.
2. Smile! You can get your picture taken with lots of Disney characters, but you can also have your photo taken with the ship's captain in the lobby at least one night during your cruise. (don't worry, his crew safely navigates the ship while he takes a break!)
3. No towels needed. All the towels you need for the pool and for Castaway Cay are provided for you. 
4. Bring your favorite adult beverage on board. It must be brought in your carry-on bag and consumed in your stateroom, not in public places or lounges. You can also bring a bottle of wine or champagne to dinner, but there's a corking fee. Check with your agent for any restrictions.
5. Teen spaces. Disney Cruise Line has some of the longest hours at sea for the teens-only spaces. Your teens will love hanging out with their friends - they may never want to leave!
6. Holiday Fun! Each of the ships magically transforms for the fall and winter holidays - from Halloween decor to the "Very Merrytime" cruises featuring "snow flurries and a magical New Year's Eve at sea.
7. Warm waters. The swimming pools on all the Disney ships are heated when the water temperature dips below 75 degrees.
   
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8. To have YELLOW-COLORED lifeboats rather than the traditional regulation color of orange. Special permission was granted by the U.S. Coastguard to paint them in keeping with the Mickey colors of the ship (black, white, yellow and red).
9. In the industry to offer fireworks at sea.
10. To have an animated character as a fairy godmother. Tinkerbell is the fairy godmother to the Disney Wonder. 

And there you have it! 10 things you might not have known about Disney Cruise Line.

What's your favorite thing on a Disney Cruise? Leave us a comment below!

Our professional travel agents can help you plan the perfect Disney Cruise. Our services are always free, plus you'll receive a free shipboard credit when you work with Magical Travel. Call us toll free at 1-866-207-8387 or email us at: info@magicaltravel.com.

 

 

New Enhancements to FastPass+ Begin Today!

One of the best parts of the new MyMagic+ is the ability to reserve up to three FastPass+ selections prior to your Walt Disney World vacation. Now there's even more Magic because   starting today, once you've used your three FastPass+ selections, you'll be able to select another one at one of the FastPass+ kiosks in the theme parks. 

And once you use that one, you can choose another one. 

And so on...

 

My Magic+ is the newest way to customize your Walt Disney World visit and really make it your own. 

You can stay up to date with all the latest enhancements to MyMagic+ and FastPass+ right here on our blog, on our Facebook page or one-on-one when you work with one of our Magical Travel agents.  

So what are some of your favorite rides to experience with FastPass+? Expedition Everest? Big Thunder Mountain? Dumbo's Flying Circus?

NEW: MyMagic+ Benefits Available For Guests Not Staying At a Disney Resort

If you're headed to one of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels soon, you'll get to experience the benefits of MyMagic+. 

MyMagic+ lets you customize and personalize your Disney vacation by using the online tools at MyDisneyExperience to make FastPass+ reservations, dining reservations, view entertainment showtimes and more - right from your home. You can make changes once you're at Walt Disney World from your smart phone or tablet.

As part of MyMagic+, you and your family receive customized MagicBands prior to your trip.  MagicBands function as your resort room key and your theme and water park admission tickets. And all of the FastPass+ and dining reservations you made on MyDisneyExperience.com are synced with your MagicBands for a seamless vacation experience. 

But what if your trip is quick and you aren't planning to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel? 

Now "day guests" will be able to use MyMagic+ beginning 30 days prior to visiting. The only difference is that they will not receive MagicBands. 

There have been lots of changes over the last several months as Disney has transitioned from paper tickets to electronic ticketing. And while all of this was designed to make your vacation experience more convenient, it can all be a bit overwhelming. That's where we come in. Our agents know all the latest news about MyMagic+ and MagicBands and can work with you to plan an amazing Walt Disney World vacation. 

So what questions do you have about MyMagic+?