Disney Fantasy Christening Night 3/1/12

We arrived at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal Pier 88 around 6pm.  My husband and I took a picture in front of the Fantasy Christening sign before we boarded the ship. When we boarded the ship we stayed in the atrium; champagne was flowing. Hors d’oeuvres were being served. Everyone was asked around 6:45pm to proceed to the Walt Disney Theatre.   

The Entertainment Showcase started with Neil Patrick Harris who was our host.  He sung spoofs of Disney tunes, danced and told jokes.  He really is an all-around performer.  Loved him!
  

Then we had another surprise…..Jerry Seinfeld was introduced.   He did a stand-up routine. Jerry is still very funny and relatable.  Loved him!

Heather Headley sung three Disney love songs. She originated the role of Nala in The Lion King, the Broadway musical. You can tell why she is a Tony Award Winner. Loved her!

After the show we moved back to the Atrium for the actual Christening.  Disney CEO Bob Iger, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs and Mickey introduced Mariah Carey as the Godmother of the Fantasy.  On the outside was Mariah Carey’s

husband Nick Cannon and Minnie Mouse.  They broke a bottle of champagne against the ship’s hull.

Around 8:15pm we were directed to our dining locations.  Travel partners dined in the Royal Court.  We enjoyed an Appetizer Sampler of Lobster and Shrimp, Smoked Salmon Tartare and Ahi Tuna with Avocado.   We had a choice of Entrees which included Mushrooms-Glazed Portobello, Crispy Roasted Duck Breast, Pan-Seared Sea Bass, Oregano Parmesan Crusted Rack of Lamb or the Angus Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Lobster Tail.  Everyone at our table chose the Beef and Lobster Tail.  It was tasty and cooked just right.  For dessert we had a Sweet Temptation Trio: Mini Lava Cake, Celebration Cake and a Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brulee.

After dinner we enjoyed the Europa Entertainment District until 11:30pm.  The Europa Entertainment District which is only for adults consists of La Piazza a Italian themed lounge,  O’Gills Pub the Irish bar,  Ooh La La a lounge with a French boudoir motif, Skyline a cocktail lounge with views of the world’s most famous cities. And of course…the Tube nightclub that is sure to get you up and dancing. 

We were treated to a royal night on the Fantasy! 

You will also be enchanted with the Fantasy!  To book your Disney Cruise Vacation now call Magical Travel at 1-866-207-8387.     

The Fantasy is on it's way to the United States!

The newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line® fleet is on its way home! Disney Fantasy set sail from Germany on Feb. 16, beginning a historic voyage across the Atlantic and stopping in New York and then down the Eastern Seaboard before reaching its homeport in Florida.  The Fantasy will be christened in New York on March 1^st.  Magical Travel will be there for all the Christening festivities. 

Check out ome of the new highlights found on the Disney Fantasy which include:

• Europa - a nighttime entertainment district exclusively for guests 18 and older that features sophisticated bars and trendy lounges inspired by the very best in European travel.
• A new, innovative show for the Animator's Palate restaurant where diners will serve as guest animators. During the "Animation Magic" show guests are asked to hand-draw a character of their own at the start of dinner. After an entertaining show featuring montages from Disney animated films and shorts, guests prepare for a whimsical finale moment where the guest-drawn characters spring to life and interact with characters from beloved Disney animated classics.
• At Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique aspiring young princesses and pirates receive the full fairy tale treatment with pixie-dusted and piratical makeovers at this very special salon.
• A new ship means new main stage entertainment at the Walt Disney Theatre:
• "Wishes" is a spectacular production debuting on the Disney Fantasy. This signature show is a 45-minute musical journey about three best friends who discover that the secret to being a grown up is staying connected to their inner child. Full-scale production numbers and special effects bring excitement to the stage as the cast of "Wishes" performs original songs and classic Disney tunes with a contemporary twist.
• New to Disney Cruise Line®, "Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular" takes the stage on the Disney Fantasy. During this Broadway-style production, guests laugh along with the wise-cracking Genie and the cast from the classic animated Disney film, "Aladdin."
• "A Fantasy Come True" is a 45-minute high energy, multimedia, musical production that follows one family's journey as they discover the amazing experiences and enchanting surprises that await them aboard the Disney Fantasy. Ultimately, they learn that the greatest experience the ship has to offer is the opportunity to make memories together as a family that will last a lifetime.
• "An Unforgettable Journey," is a 45-minute musical production that celebrates the extraordinary journey guests experienced onboard the Disney Fantasy. This farewell show highlights the memorable moments and distinctly Disney touches through the words and wisdom of the man himself - Walt Disney. Walt Disney quotes, audio and video clips connect the guests' experiences to the man who started it all.
• Guests can splash and play in the AquaLab - a brand-new water play area on deck 12, near the entrance to the AquaDuck water coaster. Families can frolic among pop jets, geysers and bubblers in this fun and fanciful 1,800-square-foot space. As the story goes, AquaLab was created by Donald Duck's nephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and features a variety of water "experiments" designed to drench the whole family.
• The Disney Fantasy features another new area for guests of all ages to cool off. On deck 12 forward, a wading pool with a fountain water feature, ample seating and lounge chairs under canopy offer a respite in the shade.
• In addition to Quiet Cove Pool and Cove Bar on the Disney Fantasy, a new adult-exclusive area offers a retreat on the upper decks for guests 18 and older. At Satellite Sun Deck on deck 13 forward a brand-new water feature called Satellite Falls is a circular splash pool with benches and a gently falling rain curtain that provides cool comfort. Around this upper deck, adult guests can soak up the sun in loungers or relax in the shade under a canopy.
• The Muppets make their debut on Disney Cruise Line in a brand-new adventure game aboard the ship. In "The Case of the Stolen Show," Guests set out on an interactive quest to help a cast of more than 20 Muppets find their missing show prop.

Disney Cruise Line Ships Ranked No. 1 by Condé Nast Traveler Readers

    

The Disney Magic recently earned the distinction of being ranked the No.1 Large Cruise Ship by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine. The Disney Dream and Disney Wonder also were honored, tying for second place in this category. These results are based on thousands of votes received in the magazine’s annual “Top 100 Cruise Ships in the World” reader’s survey. The Disney Magic also earned top honors for the “shore excursions” and “crew/service” categories of the survey, and the Disney Dream earned accolades for having the best “activities/facilities.”

Epcot International Flower and Garden Fesitval

Epcot® International Flower &

Garden Festival

Amid a colorful tableau of flowers, plants and topiaries, Walt Disney World® guests of all ages can explore myriad exhibits and activities geared toward gardening and outdoor fun. Weekend Flower Power concerts will pump up the volume and spread a groovy vibe at America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase.

Event Dates: March 7 - May 20, 2012

Event Tickets: Admission to Epcot® required.

Festival Highlights
Toy Story 3 Topiary - Presented by Disney·Pixar - Main Entrance
Don't miss Buzz, Woody and Lotso as they come out of the Toy Story 3 toy box as topiaries. The newest living sculptures at the Festival and the newest Disney·Pixar movie take you to infinity and beyond.

Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden - Presented by Tinker Bell and the Pixie Hollow Games - Test Track Walkway
Take flight into the garden world of Pixie Hollow and see some of your favorite fairies presented in topiary. Play structures designed for ages 2 -5.

Bambi's Butterfly House - Presented by HGTV - Imagination Walkway
Experience a Festival favorite, now, more than double the size! Wander among hundreds of native butterflies and see some of your favorite characters from Bambi, presented in topiary. Join us as we celebrate the release of Bambi Diamond Edition, the timeless classic now for the very first time on Blu-ray™ Hi-Def.

Healthy Living Garden - Presented by Syngenta - Imagination Walkway
Experience fun activities that can help lead to improved health and well-being.

Winnie the Pooh Topiary - Presented by The Pooh Movie - Coming to Theaters this Summer
Between Future World & World Showcase

Take a glimpse into the Hundred Acre Wood with Winnie-the-Pooh, Tigger and Friends in a stunning display of topiary show gardens. Vibrant varieties of striking wild flower combinations make this a "must see" of the Festival.

Beauty and the Beast Topiary Gardens - Presented by Beauty & The Beast Diamond Edition
France Pavilion
Be our guest and see some of your favorite characters from Beauty & The Beast come to spectacular life in this stunning floral garden of topiaries and colorful arrays of flowers and foliage. Join the beloved Belle and Beast in a dance of manicured landscape and magical gardens.

The Art of Green Living - Adjacent to the Morocco Pavilion - Presented by FNGLA
Discover how you can create an environmentally friendly, low-input garden of your own as you explore this unique garden.

Flower Power Concert Series* - The America Gardens Theatre
Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 5:15, 6:30 & 7:45 pm

Jose Feliciano Starship starring Mickey Thomas The Guess Who The Spinners Chubby Checker & the Wildcats Paul Revere & the Raiders The Turtles Featuring Flo & Eddie Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night The Orchestra Starring Former Members of ELO Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone Davy Jones

Mar. 9 - 11 Mar. 16 - 18 Mar. 23 - 25 Mar. 30 - Apr. 1 Apr. 6 - 8 Apr. 13 - 15 Apr. 20 - 22 Apr. 27 - 29 May 4 - 6 May 11 - 13 May 18 – 20

*Entertainment is subject to change without notice.

Disney's Castaway Cay, Bahamas

Consistently rated by Disney Guests as their favorite port of call, Castaway Cay is Disney's private island paradise reserved exclusively for Disney cruisers. This oasis invites you to enjoy balmy tropical weather and world-class recreation with renowned Disney hospitality. Plus, your signature Disney ship will dock right at the island to allow everyone to come and go as they please while enjoying such tropical leisure as snorkeling, boating, swimming and old-fashioned sunbathing.

   

Covered outdoor restaurants dish up delectable burgers, BBQ chicken and ribs, grilled island style and included in the price of your cruise package. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase by Guests 21 years of age or older. Disney Imagineers designed Castaway Cay with one-of-a-kind areas and activities for every member of the family.

Kids (ages 3-12) have their paradise planned by Disney counselors at Scuttle's Cove with bountiful beach activities.

Teens can kick back, listen to music and participate in activities at Hideout, their own secluded area close to the beach.

Serenity Bay is a secluded beach exclusively for adults.

Have fun together at the Castaway Family Beach.

And of course, there are port adventures for everyone to enjoy   

Visitor Facts

• English is the universal language spoken on Disney's Castaway Cay.
• U.S. currency is accepted at the post office and at Bahamian-operated stores. Unique to the island, use your stateroom key at Disney-run stores. Island dining is included as part of your cruise package.
• While all areas of the island can be reached by walking, an island tram offers four stops to help you more quickly and easily get where you want to go. Bike rentals can also be purchased for those who wish to explore the island's nature trails.
• Formerly known as Gorda Cay, the island is located amid the Abaco Islands in the northern Bahamas. Of the island's 1,000 acres, only 55 have been developed for Guest use, leaving the remaining land unspoiled and untamed.

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Onboard the Disney Cruise Line - Not just for Kids!

 Adult time on the Disney Cruise Line

Take a deep breath, now exhale slowly...that delightful moment of peace is just the beginning.  Now that the kids are off in their own wonderlands with their Disney dreams coming true, it's time for some well-deserved indulgences created especially for adults.

Nightclubs and Lounges
Disney Cruise Line offers a huge range of uniquely themed bars, nightclubs and lounges. Adults are invited to relax with a cocktail, mingle over mixed drinks, listening to live music or dance the night away in a variety of themed areas. Throughout the day, some of these lively areas can play host to a variety of entertaining activities and games where everyone in the family can participate. At night, many spaces become the exclusive playground for adults.

 

Spas and Recreation
The Disney Cruise Line fleet devotes a generous amount of space for rejuvenation and recreation. From delightfully themed pools and water-fun designed for specific age groups, to high-end spa and fitness facilities that revitalize and beautify, to state-of-the-art sports decks and arcades featuring the latest technology, Disney offers a full range of onboard spa services and recreation options. Beyond the main venues, each ship also offers additional opportunities for energetic fun such as a jogging track, ping pong tables, shuffleboard and daily activities providing active adventures throughout the ship.

  

Adult Dining
Do not miss Palo, the elegant, yet relaxed restaurant on every Disney Cruise Line ship.  Dine on exquisite Northern Italian Cuisine and savor a decadent cellar of wines from every corner of the world.  Aboard the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, Remy offers an exceptional new dining experience featuring fine French flavors and a delightful design theme inspired by Disney Pixar’s Ratatouille film.  Both are reserved exclusively for Guests 18 and over, a special dress code and reservations are reqiured, and a service fee is added  per person.

Check out the video For Adults on the Disney Cruise Line

   

Start Planning your Disney Cruise Vacation Today!  For Expert Disney Cruise Planning Advice contact Magical Travel toll free at 1-866-207-8387 or complete a Disney Cruise Quote Request. 

Disney Cruise Line - Onboard Youth Clubs

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.

The Youth Clubs are included in the price of your cruise fare.  Take a peek at the Youth Clubs on board  Disney Cruise Line Kids Video

For Expert Disney Cruise Planning Advice contact Magical Travel toll free at 1-866-207-8387 or complete a Disney Cruise Quote Request.