Nov 13

Disney Cruise Line Unveils Itineraries and Ports for 2015 | Disney Cruise Line News

Disney Cruise Line Unveils Itineraries and Ports for 2015

CELEBRATION, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2013) – With all four Disney Cruise Line ships sailing from Florida ports in the early part of 2015, Disney’s private island Castaway Cay takes center stage. Every cruise departing from January to April includes a stop at Castaway Cay, a lush tropical island reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests.

Bookings open to the public on Nov. 14, 2013.

Caribbean and Bahamas from Port Canaveral

In 2015, Disney Cruise Line will sail from Port Canaveral to the Caribbean and Bahamas on a variety of itineraries, offering families magical days at sea to explore all of the activities aboard their Disney cruise ship and days in port to lounge on warm, golden beaches, swim in azure waters or shop to their heart’s content in local marketplaces.

Three-night Bahamas. Perfect for a quick getaway, the Disney Dream will sail to Nassau and Castaway Cay. Rates start at $450 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Ports: Port Canaveral, Nassau, Castaway Cay

Dates: Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24

Four-night Bahamas. The Disney Dream will sail to Nassau and Castaway Cay, including a day at sea to enjoy the one-of-a-kind Disney Cruise Line shipboard experience. Rates start at $600 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Ports: Port Canaveral, Nassau, Castaway Cay

Dates: Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27

Seven-night Western Caribbean, including Key West, aboard the Disney Magic. Rates start at $980 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Ports: Port Canaveral, Key West, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Castaway Cay

Dates: Jan. 4, 18, Feb. 1, 15, Mar. 1, 15, 29, Apr. 12, 26

Seven-night Western Caribbean, including Jamaica, aboard the Disney Magic. Rates start at $980 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Ports: Port Canaveral, Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Falmouth, Castaway Cay

Dates: Jan. 11, 25, Feb. 8, 22, Mar. 8, 22, Apr. 5, 19

Seven-night Eastern Caribbean, including St. Maarten, aboard the Disney Fantasy.  Rates start at $1,225 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Ports: Port Canaveral, St. Maarten, San Juan, Castaway Cay

Dates: Jan. 3, 17, 31, Feb. 14, 28, Mar. 14, 28, Apr. 11, 25

Seven-night Eastern Caribbean, including St. Thomas, aboard the Disney Fantasy.  Rates start at $1,225 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Ports: Port Canaveral, St. Thomas, San Juan, Castaway Cay

Dates: Jan. 10, 24, Feb. 7, 21, Mar. 7, 21, Apr. 4, 18

Caribbean and Bahamas from Miami

In 2015, the Disney Wonder will sail from Miami on four-night Bahamian and five-night Western Caribbean cruises. Rates start at $352 per person for four-night cruises and $440 for five-night cruises for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Four-night Bahamas

Ports: Miami, Castaway Cay, Nassau, Key West

Departure dates: Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 11, 25, March 11, 25, April 8, 22

Five-night Caribbean, including Grand Cayman

Ports: Miami, Grand Cayman, Castaway Cay

Departure dates: Jan. 9, 23, Feb. 6, 20, March 6, 20, April 3, 17

Five-night Caribbean, including Cozumel

Ports: Miami, Cozumel, Castaway Cay

Departure dates: Jan. 4, 18, Feb. 1, 15, March 1, 15, 29, April 12, 26

All pricing reflects a category 11C standard inside stateroom. Government taxes and fees, gratuities and Port Adventures are not included.

via Disney Cruise Line Unveils Itineraries and Ports for 2015 | Disney Cruise Line News.

Nov 07

The world’s most popular doll takes her signature pink style to the high seas

In 1959, Barbie® emerged on the toy scene as the original fashion doll.  Since then, Barbie has been outfitted by more than 75 famous designers and has starred in 25 hit movies.  With more than seven million Likes, she has the largest Facebook following of any doll.  Most importantly, she is cherished by little girls across the globe, inspiring creativity and imagination wherever her 11.5-inch frame takes her.

With a resume packed with more than 130 careers, Barbie is the world’s only doll that allows girls to picture themselves as everything from a mermaid to a movie star, a fairy to a fashionista, a princess to a president.  Her popularity never seems to go out of style. She recently renovated her iconic Malibu Dreamhouse® and in May opened up a life-sized Florida home, the Barbie™ Dreamhouse Experience, where visitors can explore her home, interact with touchscreen experiences and see more than 300 dolls on display.

Now, an exciting, magical departure from Barbie playtime at home awaits at sea.

Barbie has brought her signature pink style to Royal Caribbean International with a cruise vacation package, the “Barbie™ Premium Experience.”  The fun package includes Barbie-themed tea parties, dance classes, fashion designer workshops and more during the day, and a cozy, Barbie-decorated stateroom to curl up in at night.  Until the end of the year, those who book a 2013 Royal Caribbean cruise will receive 30% off the Barbie Premium Experience for girls age 4-11.

While Barbie doll initially graced the world in her famous black-and-white striped swimsuit and ponytail, she has since inspired girls of all ages on their journeys of self-discovery – on and off land.

via Barbie History – Barbie.

Nov 01

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MSC Divina, a set on Flickr.

Nov 01

Disney Magic Aqua Dunk

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Nov 01

Disney Magic Hosts First Call Ceremony in Miami

Newly Reimagined Ship Celebrates Season of New Itineraries Departing from Miami
MIAMI, Florida (October 25, 2013) -Disney Cruise Line Captain Robert Olmer and his shipboard officers today
hosted local port officials and community leaders aboard the 2,700-passenger Disney Magic for a plaque exchange ceremony. A maritime tradition, this event celebrates the relationship between the ship and the destination in honor of her first call. The Disney Magic now begins sailing four- and five-night Western Caribbean and Bahamian itineraries departing from Port Miami.
“We are very excited to bring the newly reimagined Disney Magic to Miami for the very first time,” said Disney Cruise Line Captain Olmer. “Our guests have told us they want more opportunities to sail to Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, and to the Caribbean and Bahamas from Florida, and many families find Miami a convenient homeport.”
More than 3,000 Imagineers, crew members, and construction workers came together in the most extensive dry
dock in Disney Cruise Line history to artfully refashion the Disney Magic, adding new features and experiences to
surprise and delight our guests. From the addition of the thrill slide, AquaDunk, to a completely redesigned spa
experience and the Marvel Avengers Academy, there are new things to discover around every corner of the Disney
Magic.
After completing its Miami itineraries in early January, the Disney Magic will reposition to Port Canaveral to sail
three- and four-night cruises to the Bahamas and Castaway Cay. The Disney Wonder, its sister ship, will begin
sailing from Miami on four-night Bahamian and five-night Western Caribbean cruises through May. This is the
second time the Disney Wonder will be sailing from Miami since the ship’s first itineraries from this port in December
2012.

Oct 31

Royal Caribbean enhances Crown & Anchor Society

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Royal Caribbean will begin offering additional points for Crown & Anchor Society members that sail with the Single fare price rate in double occupancy staterooms. This means that if you sail by yourself on a 7-night Caribbean cruise, you’ll receive 14 cruise points instead of 7. If you sail by yourself in a suite, you’ll not only receive the double cruise points, but also the additional cruise point per night, which could equate to earning 21 points on a 7 night cruise. This policy was implemented on all sailings that departed on or after October 4, 2013.

Oct 31

GENEVIEVE GORDER EPISODE 2: A DAY OF DESIGN INSPIRATION

Oct 31

ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL REVEALS FIRST LOOK AT 87TH ANNUAL MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE® FLOAT

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“A World at Sea” to Bring Tropical Adventures to New York and Beyond
MIAMI, October 29, 2013 – Royal Caribbean International and Macy’s today revealed the first look at the cruise line’s new float, which will set sail down the streets of New York as part of the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®lineup. Dubbed “A World at Sea,” the float was designed by the creative artists of the Macy’s Parade Studio and will bring the cruise vacation experience to midtown Manhattan and beyond via three distinct postcard scenes which take place onboard a Royal Caribbean ship. The rotating scenes depict three “WOW” moments found only on Royal Caribbean, including the cruise line’s signature FlowRider surf simulator, thrilling zip line and iconic rock climbing wall.

 

The float will celebrate the November 2014 debut of Quantum of the Seas – the first ship in Royal Caribbean’s groundbreaking Quantum-class – and will feature a special, surprise performance. Quantum of the Seas will sail out of the New York area to exciting destinations in the Caribbean, including Labadee, Haiti and CocoCay, The Bahamas – Royal Caribbean’s highly-rated, private beach getaways.

Oct 31

QUANTUM OF THE SEAS LEAPS FORWARD: A ROYAL CARIBBEAN CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Oct 31

DHANI JONES EPISODE 1: SKATING INTO THE CRUISING WORLD