NEWS: Enchanting Entertainment Awaits Families on Disney Cruise Line

The Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy are now sailing from Port Canaveral, FL, and the entire Disney Cruise Line family couldn’t be happier to welcome Guests back onboard once again.

We know there are things Guests absolutely love about sailing with us, and we’ve paid special attention to bringing to life favorite experiences like dazzling entertainment, fun and relaxation for adults, amazing youth clubs, fireworks at sea and unforgettable character appearances in new ways. We even threw in a few new surprises! Check out this video for a sneak peek at all the excitement that could be waiting for Guests aboard the Disney fleet, then read on for additional details about what’s new.

Welcome Aboard!

The magic of a Disney cruise begins as soon as Guests step onto the ship, and we’ve added even more fun to their first moments onboard. Following our signature announcement of Guests’ families when embarking the ship, Guests will be invited to step into the atrium for an interactive musical moment with Captain Minnie and Captain Mickey.

Meals with a Twist

We are adding an extra dash of magic to dinner time with new entertainment in our family dining rooms. In Enchanted Garden, get ready for a high-energy celebration starring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto. In Royal Palace (Disney Dream) and Royal Court (Disney Fantasy), Guests will have the opportunity to greet the Disney princesses as they enter the restaurant and enjoy live music during dinner. And on cruises that are four nights or longer, Guests are in for a swashbuckling adventure on pirate night when rowdy buccaneers take over all of the dining rooms.

Meet Favorite Disney Friends

Guests should get ready for fun character sightings throughout their cruise –whether it’s Goofy making a special appearance in the Walt Disney Theatre, princesses greeting their family in the atrium or the Green Army Patrol roaming the upper decks, favorite Disney friends will appear in unexpected places aboard the ship… and even on Castaway Cay!

With character appearances, dinners filled with magic moments and many of Guests’ favorite entertainment offerings, we can’t wait for families to experience the enchanting entertainment on board Disney Cruise Line.

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My enthusiasm for all things Disney all started when my parents took our family to WDW for a vacation. My first trip was at age 13. Since that first time, I have made a trip to WDW almost every year from age 13. As far as I knew there was only one place to vacation! My fascination with WDW began on that first trip. I wanted to know how things at WDW operated and what made it so magical. I wanted to know details like how many people worked there and the length of the monorail track. It is that fascination that fueled my interest in WDW. Each year that my family vacationed at WDW, I learned more about WDW as they built more parks and added more attractions. I am not the average fan; I want to know all the details and I love researching the facts of WDW. I research facts through the Internet, books and DVDs. To me, the best part is to conduct research trip at WDW. After college, my father was transferred to Orlando and I moved with my parents. Seeking employment, I applied for a job at WDW. I passed the first rounds of interviews and was proud to join the Disney family as a security cast member! The job was great. It included Disney-specific training and security training before assuming four duties: driving a security vehicle, standing a post, working in a resort or walking a park or other area. Sometimes I even had special duties like working the Epcot Christmas Processional. I would escort the celebrity guests from backstage to onstage. Interestingly, every cast member is given a WDW fact book monthly to aid in answering guest questions. The pocket book contained great Disney facts that added more fuel for my thirst of Disney facts. Well, all-good things must come to end so we moved back to NJ. In the summer of 2010 I moved back to Florida I am now living in Orlando less then 15 minutes from WDW and living the dream and have fun along the way. Favorite Park – Magic Kingdom Favorite Character – Mickey Mouse Favorite restaurant – California Grill Favorite attraction – Toy Story Mania Favorite resort – Bay Lake Tower / Contempoary First time at a disney park – 1976 & have been every year since Who was on your first disney trip – My entire family Favorite disney memory – My first trip and my first trip with my kids How far do you live from disney now – 15 minutes When is your next Disney trip? – every weekend Favorite Disney Movie – Jungle Book & Toy Story