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Meeting Characters on the Disney Cruise Line

The Disney Cruise Line offers many differentiating factors from other cruise lines, especially when it comes to family travel. Seeing some of your favorite characters on board is really appealing to families. It can be much easier to meet and interact with characters on the ships than it is at the theme parks.

All about Fish Extenders on the Disney Cruise Line

Disney cruises can be so much fun for a variety of reasons. Kids love seeing their favorite Disney characters, the kids’ clubs are magical and fun, and the entertainment, amenities, and service onboard the ships are top-notch.

There is another way to make your Disney Cruise Line vacation even more enjoyable. An unofficial tradition, Disney Cruise Line Fish Extenders, are a great way to interact with your fellow cruises, explore the ship, and get some magic for yourself.

Guide to planning a magical cruise on the Disney Magic cruise ship

Disney Magic is Disney Cruise Line's very first ship that launched in 1998. While she is one of the cruise line's smaller vessels, she offers some fantastic itineraries ranging from those visiting the Bahamas and Caribbean to Mexico and even the Panama Canal!

The ship was refurbished in 2013 and 2018. With these intensive updates, the ship was given new additions, such as the AquaDunk water slide and Rapunzel’s Royal Table restaurant.

Disney Wonder Ship Guide

The Disney Wonder, which had its maiden voyage in 1999, is the second ship from the Disney Cruise Line. It is also one of the two smaller ships (along with the Disney Magic), but still offers fun activities and amenities that are perfect for families. As a smaller ship, it is more manageable and can feel more intimate and comfortable.

Everything you should know about Disney Cruise Line's Castaway Club levels

Do you love sailing on the Disney Cruise Line? If so, the idea of earning benefits like free specialty meals and exclusive stateroom gifts is probably appealing.

Frequent passengers can earn these things and more through Disney Cruise Line's Castaway Club loyalty program, which is a way for Disney to reward their most loyal travelers with status levels that translate to special benefits and offers beyond what the general public receives when cruising with them.

Castaway Cay: What you need to know about Disney Cruise Line’s Private Island

Disney Cruise Line has created the ultimate private island experience at Castaway Cay in the Bahamas.

Situated along popular pirate sailings routes, some believe it was an actual hideout for buccaneers in the 18th century.

Today, Disney has transformed the 1000 acre Gorda Cay, as it was formerly known, into a popular port of call on many of its Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises.

Before starting an adventure to Castaway Cay, here is what you need to know.

Disney is latest cruise line to require vaccinations for all guests ages 12 and up 

Disney Cruise Line has joined Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line in requiring Covid-19 vaccinations for all guests ages 12 and up.

Today’s announcement is in response to last week’s policy change by The Bahamas. The country declared that in order for a cruise ship to dock at a Bahamian port, including private islands, all guests who are 12 and older must be fully vaccinated.

Disney announces 2022 cruises, including new ship itineraries

Disney Cruise Line released their 2022 cruises, which include sailings to Hawaii, the Bahamas, Caribbean and Mexico, departing from coast-to-coast homeports including New Orleans, Galveston, Texas, San Diego, Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida.

Bookings will become open to the public on Oct. 22, 2020.

New ship: Disney Wish

Disney's next new cruise ship, the Disney Wish, will have her maiden voyage in summer 2022.

Compare: Carnival vs. Disney Cruise Line

If you're considering a Disney Cruise vs. Carnival, you're likely wondering what the major differences are, apart from the obvious ones like fleet size and characters magically appearing onboard.

Whether you're a parent planning a vacation with the kids or an adult who has no kids but enjoys feeling like one, we'll help you compare these lines on things like dining, accommodations, things to do, and of course, price.

Compare: Royal Caribbean vs. Disney Cruise Line

If you're considering a Disney cruise vs. Royal Caribbean, your head is probably spinning. Whether you're a parent planning to sail with kids or simply an adult who enjoys feeling like a kid again, we'll help you to navigate the nuances of both lines in areas like dining, cabins, entertainment, and, of course, price.

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