Back to the Old Days at Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line

Childhood doesn't really stop when you reach 12. Because in Disney Cruise Line, you are a kid on your own right.

Disney Cruise Line is another form of entertainment made available by Walt Disney to the young ones and not so young. It is a cruise ship that travels on different parts of the world, while making the stay of cruisers fun and enjoyable. The whole concept of the ship is inspired by so many Disney characters. It is an innovative and special cruise built to please people of all ages, especially made to turn family getaway more memorable for both kids and parents.

History

Disney Cruise Line is a part of the Walt Disney Company and run by Karl Holz. The head quarter is found in Celebration Florida.

The first Disney Cruise Line ship was first launched in 1998 prior to the company's announcement of their interest in investing on cruise lines in 1994. The Walt Disney Company had plans to let Disney enthusiasts enjoy everything about Disney while on board at the sea. And so, they created the Disney Cruise Lines.

In 1998, the company's first ship “Disney Magic” sailed the sea for the very first time. Its first passengers were selected through a lottery happened in 1997. Disney Magic has a resemblance to the ships of 1920's, with a distinctly art deco theme. Unlike the usual cruise line, Disney Magic don't have casinos, since their target customers are mostly children.

The cruise line's second vessel, “Disney Wonder”, arrived in Port Canaveral on August 2nd 1999 and embarked on her maiden voyage on August 15th.

Like the Disney Magic, the Disney Wonder was built by the legendary Fincantieri Shipyards in Italy and features a large painting on its stern of Donald Duck and his nephew Huey.

Services, Destinations and Capacity

Disney Cruise Line is made for the delight of many children around the world. It is a family oriented cruise that sails bigger part of North and South America.

You won't run out of things to satisfy you, getting bored in Disney Cruise Line is surreal. The ship has pools, staterooms for relaxing and memorable stay, youth activities and clubs, dining that can fit any of your family's fancy, world-class onboard entertainment like Broadway-quality and lively character experience, night clubs and lounges for every mood and taste, basketball court and a jogging track. You can also do photography and tax and duty-free shopping. And you won't have to worry about communicating with your relatives who are on the land because internet and cellular services is highly available even in open water. Disney Cruise Line can also be a perfect venue if you want to mix business and pleasure. Meeting facilities and guest services are all ready for people who wants to unwind and escape for a while the headaches of their business.

Disney Cruise Lines' favorite destination is Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico and Panama Canal. But of one of the best attraction is the Castaway Cay. It is a private island in Bahamas that serves as an exclusive port call for Disney Cruise Line ships. It is fully owned by the Walt Disney Company.

The company developed the island into a castaway theme/community as if it was improvised after a shipwreck. All facilities are maintained like any other Disney theme park. There are variety of activities that your family can enjoy like biking, personal watercraft rental, snorkeling and parasailing. There are three beaches made suitable for specific ages. One is for teens, one for the whole family and one is exclusively for adults called Serenity Bay.

There are two submarines lying underwater in the snorkeling area that will make spectators feel they are exploring a real wreck cruise ship. Flying Dutchman,a pirate ship from the film Pirates of the Caribbean is on display in the Lagoon.

Disney Magic ad Disney Wonder are both built in Italy. It has 11 decks that can accommodate more or less 2,400 passengers.

The Disney Cruise Line has announced that they are on the middle of creating two more ships that will be launched by the middle part of 2010.