Anyone who has ever sat in one of these deck chairs on Deck 4, otherwise known as the Promenade Deck will know how incredibly comfy they are. Many nights I have found my self falling asleep in one of these as the Magic sails through the dark ocean.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Christmas at Castaway Cay
To finish up my Christmas theme today, I offer up some photos of
Castaway Cay all decked out for Christmas.
These are from December 8, 2007
The tram loading area all decked out
The post office in the holiday spirit
The Sand Snowmen photo op right off the ship
Tree and photo area right at the dock
Christmas Flying Dutchmen
Notice the Reindeer nose on the front of the tram
The Reindeer tail on the back of the tramThe press release on the enhancements the Disney Magic just received
A Wave of Enhancements for the Disney Magic Cruise Ship as it Returns from Dry Dock
CELEBRATION, Fla. – New enhancements are now in place on the Disney Magic as the ship returns from dry dock. The 2,700 passenger cruise ship received a series of upgrades from Sept 6 - 24, 2008.
Here is a glimpse at what's new onboard the Disney Magic:
Indulgence and Relaxation Quiet Cove, the serene pool retreat reserved for the enjoyment of adults, received a makeover including upgrades to Cove Café, the pool and the deck area. Cove Café, the ship’s sophisticated coffee lounge, now features a new seating area with plush, comfortable chairs providing the perfect venue to relax while sipping a cup of gourmet coffee. Meanwhile, the adult pool was outfitted with soothing, cascading waterfalls from the two hot tubs. Teak deck and lounge chairs with plush cushions line the pool, creating an inviting, stylish ambiance in line with the Vista Spa and Salon.
Fun for the Little Ones The Oceaneer Club, a Neverland-themed play space for 3-7 year olds, and the Oceaneer Lab, a whacky and interactive laboratory exclusively for 8-12 year olds, were enhanced with new registration areas that make the check-in process more efficient and hassle-free. This sets the stage for incorporating Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in the youth activity areas later this year, which will further enhance and streamline the check-in process. The technology uses RFID tags embedded on wristbands, allowing children to simply tap a sensor to check in and out of the clubs. Even the youngest cruisers now have a splashtacular time in “Mickey’s Splash Zone,” a new toddler water playground inspired by Fantasia’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice. This 385-square-foot extension to the Mickey Pool on deck 9 features star- and moon-shaped interactive fountains, a soft play surface and whimsical splash zones; creating an inviting environment for children not yet toilet trained and in swim diapers.
New ConveniencesThe guest staterooms onboard the Disney Magic received an infusion of technology with the installation of flat-screen LCD television sets. The new 22-inch units are mounted on a swivel arm to allow easy viewing from multiple locations within the stateroom.
A leader in the family cruise segment, Disney Cruise Line offers three-, four- and seven-night itineraries to The Bahamas and the Caribbean. Land/sea vacation packages that include a stay at the Walt Disney World Resort are also available. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can contact their travel agent, visit disneycruise.com or call Disney Cruise Line at 888/DCL-2500. Travel agents can call Disney Cruise Line at 888/325-2500 or visit disneytravelagents.com.
CELEBRATION, Fla. – New enhancements are now in place on the Disney Magic as the ship returns from dry dock. The 2,700 passenger cruise ship received a series of upgrades from Sept 6 - 24, 2008.
Here is a glimpse at what's new onboard the Disney Magic:
Indulgence and Relaxation Quiet Cove, the serene pool retreat reserved for the enjoyment of adults, received a makeover including upgrades to Cove Café, the pool and the deck area. Cove Café, the ship’s sophisticated coffee lounge, now features a new seating area with plush, comfortable chairs providing the perfect venue to relax while sipping a cup of gourmet coffee. Meanwhile, the adult pool was outfitted with soothing, cascading waterfalls from the two hot tubs. Teak deck and lounge chairs with plush cushions line the pool, creating an inviting, stylish ambiance in line with the Vista Spa and Salon.
Fun for the Little Ones The Oceaneer Club, a Neverland-themed play space for 3-7 year olds, and the Oceaneer Lab, a whacky and interactive laboratory exclusively for 8-12 year olds, were enhanced with new registration areas that make the check-in process more efficient and hassle-free. This sets the stage for incorporating Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in the youth activity areas later this year, which will further enhance and streamline the check-in process. The technology uses RFID tags embedded on wristbands, allowing children to simply tap a sensor to check in and out of the clubs. Even the youngest cruisers now have a splashtacular time in “Mickey’s Splash Zone,” a new toddler water playground inspired by Fantasia’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice. This 385-square-foot extension to the Mickey Pool on deck 9 features star- and moon-shaped interactive fountains, a soft play surface and whimsical splash zones; creating an inviting environment for children not yet toilet trained and in swim diapers.
New ConveniencesThe guest staterooms onboard the Disney Magic received an infusion of technology with the installation of flat-screen LCD television sets. The new 22-inch units are mounted on a swivel arm to allow easy viewing from multiple locations within the stateroom.
A leader in the family cruise segment, Disney Cruise Line offers three-, four- and seven-night itineraries to The Bahamas and the Caribbean. Land/sea vacation packages that include a stay at the Walt Disney World Resort are also available. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can contact their travel agent, visit disneycruise.com or call Disney Cruise Line at 888/DCL-2500. Travel agents can call Disney Cruise Line at 888/325-2500 or visit disneytravelagents.com.
Christmas Terminal Photos
To continue with my Christmas theme for the day.
Here are some photos from the Terminal at Port Canaveral, taken
December 6, 2007
Christmas on the Disney Cruise Line
It is never too early for a little Christmas Spirit,
My favorite time of year is Christmas. And what better place
to spend the holidays than onboard the Disney Cruise Line.
For 2008 here is the decoration schedule for the ships, terminal and Castaway
Terminal-November 7-January 14
Disney Magic-November 15-January 15
Disney Wonder-November 9-January 13
Castaway Cay-November 27-January 13
The ships are truely spectacular all year but they take on a special
Magic at the holidays.
Here are a few photos I took on my Dec 6-9 Wonder Cruise Last year.
The atrium onboard the Disney Wonder
Disney Wonder
Outside the Theatre
Christmas Tree in the atrium
Gingerbread house along the hallway in between Tritons and Promenade LoungeWonder Upgrades(Magic got these too)
Here are some photos from the Disney Wonder showing off the upgrades she received during her last drydock.
The Disney Magic received these upgrades a few weeks ago as well.
I will be on the Magic in November and will get some upgrade photos of the Magic.
An overview of the Quiet Cove Adult Pool Area
Super Comfortable Teak Loungers by the Adult Quiet Cove Pool
The Quiet Cove pool...Adult Heaven. Notice the waterfalls coming out of thehottubs as well as the mother of pearl overlay to the hot tubs and deck area.
This is a nice upgrade over the nautical flag look previously.
Another view of the Adult Pool area
The kids splash zone by the Mickey Pool. The stars shoot water up like fountains and the Mickey hand is holding a wand which shoots water down as well.Verandah View
Here are some pictures taken from my Veranda on board the Disney Wonder.
These pictures were taken March 7, 2008.
I took these as we were headed into Nassau that morning.
The beauty of the ocean and the sunrise really adds to the
romance and elegance of a cruise.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Stateroom Photos
Here are some photos of an Outside Category Stateroom. These were taken on
board the Disney Wonder last December 6- December 9 2007
by yours truly
This is the view from the door looking in with our large porthole.
This is the 1/2 bath that is always mentioned. The one bathroom has the toilet and sink and the other has
the shower/tub and another sink.
Notice the steamer trunk to the right of the TV, gives a lot of extra storage space in this category.
Lots of closet space and drawers with the propeller clock on top.
The TV/Desk area along with a small beverage cooler underneath
A great cut away graphic of the Disney Cruise Line Ships
I have always loved the graphic of the DCL ships done as a cutaway. Even though this is an old graphic as it still shows the old ESPN skybox and Common Grounds it is a cool way for a new cruiser to see the layout.
It reminds me of the cutaway ship model in the terminal at Port Canaveral. Below the graphic is a picture of the terminal model for you to see what I'm talking about.
The Disney Magic
Here are some photos of the original ship in the fleet. The Disney Magic, now celebrating
its 10th anniversary as the flagship of Disney Cruise Line
The Disney Magic in St. Thomas
The Disney Magic in Cozumel Mexico
The Disney Magic in St. Marteen
The Disney Magic and Flying Dutchman at Castaway Cay
The Disney Magic in Cozumel MexicoDisney Cruise Line Towel Animals
One of my favorite things from the cruise is to return to my stateroom at night and see what towel animal my stateroom host/hostess has left for me.
Disney Cruise Line
Hi everyone
I decided to make my blog less about WDW and more about my first love the Disney Cruise Line. As of today I have been 8 times on DCL. 4 times on the Magic and 4 times on the Wonder so I have a ton of photos to share with everyone. I hope my photos will help those who have never been with some of their questions about cruising and I hope my photos will help those who have been on DCL before, remember the magic and wonder of a Disney Cruise Vacation. Enjoy
I decided to make my blog less about WDW and more about my first love the Disney Cruise Line. As of today I have been 8 times on DCL. 4 times on the Magic and 4 times on the Wonder so I have a ton of photos to share with everyone. I hope my photos will help those who have never been with some of their questions about cruising and I hope my photos will help those who have been on DCL before, remember the magic and wonder of a Disney Cruise Vacation. Enjoy
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