Disney Cruise Alaska 2013

Are you thinking of a Disney Cruise to Alaska in 2013? The Disney Wonder will return to Vancouver in 2013 to sail on 7 night cruises to Alaska. The Disney Wonder will once again sail out of the port of Vancouver which was her home port for the summer of 2011. She takes a short break in 2012 when Disney Wonder will sail from Seattle on her Alaskan cruises.

The scenery in Alaska is breathtaking. It is a place like no where else in the world. Cruising is one of the easiest ways to experience Alaska. You can watch the scenery go by as you sail past magnificent scenery and experience the wonder of the glaciers. The Disney Wonder is regarded by passengers as one of the very best cruise ships in the world – so what better way to travel?

Sail dates for 2013:

27th May, 3rd June, 10th June, 17th June, 1st July, 8th July, 15th July, 29th July, 5th August, 12th August, 19th August and 2nd September 2013

The itinerary:

Monday Vancouver, Canada
Tuesday At Sea
Wednesday Tracy Arm, Alaska
Thursday Skagway, Alaska
Friday Juneau, Alaska
Saturday Ketchikan, Alaska
Sunday At Sea
Monday Vancouver, Canada

Perhaps the highlight of the cruise will be the journey though Tracy Arm, Alaska which is a fjord located close to the Alaskan city of Juneau. The ship will sail slowly through the fjord so that passengers can experience this amazing place.

There are 3 port stops on the Disney Alaskan cruise. Skagway is a small city on the south coast of Alaska which reminds visitors of a bygone era. Famous as the 19th century site of the Klondike Goldrush this is a place with a fascinating history. The biggest attraction here is an excursion on the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad. This is one of the work’s great railway journeys and Disney passengers can experience this amazing excursion on their port stop in Skagway.

Disney Wonder in Skagway

The Disney Wonder will also visit Juneau which is the state capital of Alaska. One of the most popular places to visit is the Mendenhall Glacier. This is the most accessible glacier in Alaska as you can easily reach it by bus from the port. Another popular excursion is to ride the Mount Roberts Tramway which takes passengers 2,000 feet high up over the port which gives a magnificent view of the area.

Ketchikan is another of the port stops for the Disney Wonder. One of the things that you really notice on an Alaskan cruise is just how very small each city that you visit really is. This is the 5th largest city in Alaska but it has a population of under 8,000 people and is just 12 blocks long. The city has an interesting mix of tourist shops where you can spend a couple of hours browsing for local products. Ketchikan is also know for it’s totem poles and boasts the largest collection of 19th century examples of this craft in the world. A very popular excursion is to the Misty Fjords National Monument. This amazing National Monument covers 2.2 million acres and is an area of spectacular beauty which was carved out by glaciers 10,000 years ago.

Disney Cruise Port Ketchikan

An Alaskan cruise is an increasingly popular travel choice for guests and what better way to experience this than on the Disney Wonder. Disney is undoubtedly one of the very best cruise lines in offering well designed staterooms, exceptional service, activities for all the family, the best kids clubs at sea, and of course that exceptional Disney onboard entertainment.

The staterooms are up to 25% larger than the industry standard and are really well designed for the maximum comfort of guests. Unique to Disney Cruise line is Rotational Dining. The dining experience is always an important part of any cruise experience and Disney takes this to a new level. The Disney Wonder has 3 main dining rooms and you move around them each night of your cruise – but you take your wait staff with you. The Disney wait staff really are the very best at sea and they will make sure that your dining experience is the best.

And of course you really can’t experience the Disney magic anywhere else at sea. There are plenty of opportunities to meet the characters, watch a Disney movie, or enjoy the Broadway quality entertainment each day.

If you have always wanted to experience the wonder of this amazing place then consider taking a Disney Cruise to Alaska in 2013.

All of the great photos are courtesy of hubsterdisney

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Disney Wonder Staterooms

Here is a complete guide to Disney Wonder and Magic staterooms so that you can decide which one to choose for your cruise vacation. Disney cruise line is known for it’s larger than industry standard staterooms. As you would expect the attention to detail, overall design, and standards of furnishings are excellent.

The Disney Wonder and the Disney Magic are both the same basic design of ship. These means that the stateroom descriptions and categories are almost exactly the same for both of these Disney cruise ship.

Photo by Ben Dodson

What are the different types of Disney Wonder and Magic Staterooms?

There are 9 different categories of stateroom on the Disney Wonder. These are Categories 11 to 4 for staterooms with 3 Categories of Suite. The staterooms are also divided into sub categories according to which deck they are on and for some according to the view they have from the window or balcony. Higher decks are seen as more desirable so will usually be in a higher priced sub category. Obstructed view staterooms will usually be in a lower sub category.

You will see that most of the staterooms have what is known as a ‘split bathroom’. What this means is that there are 2 separate rooms. One has the shower over a small bath, and a separate sink vanity. The other has the toilet and another sink vanity.

Standard Inside Stateroom

These are Category 11 staterooms. Each is 184 square feet and have a Queen size bed or 2 Twin beds with a single convertible sofa bed. There is a privacy divider between the main sleeping and the living area. There is also a bathroom. The standard inside staterooms are the only staterooms not to have a split bath arrangement.

Each Standard Inside Stateroom sleeps up to 3 or 4 guests. They are located on Decks 2, 5, 6 and 7.

Deluxe Inside Stateroom

If you are looking for an inside stateroom with quite a bit more space then at 214 square feet then the Category 10 Deluxe Inside Stateroom would be a good choice.

Each Deluxe Inside Stateroom sleeps up to 4 guests and has a Queen bed or 2 Twins with a single convertible sofa. These staterooms feature the very popular split bathroom.

These staterooms are located on Decks 1, 2 and 7

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom

These are the same size and design as the Inside staterooms but they have either one large or two small windows. The Deluxe Oceanview Staterooms are all Category 9 and have 214 square feet of space with a Queen or 2 twins and a single sleeper sofa. There is a split bathroom.

Oceanview staterooms are on Decks 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7. The staterooms on Deck 1 have the smaller windows and therefore not such a good view.

Deluxe Oceanview Staterooms with Navigator’s Verandah

These Staterooms are a unique design to the Disney Wonder and Magic cruise ships. They have an enclosed private verandah, so you have more space and view, but you do not have any outside space.

There are just 26 of these are true Navigator’s Verandah staterooms on Disney Wonder and Magic. They are very popular and tend to be booked quickly. They are classified as Category 7 staterooms. All are located on decks 5, 6 and 7.

There are another 4 staterooms (6134, 6634, 7120, 7620) which are category 7 and are described as Navigator’s verandah staterooms, but they do not have the enclosed verandah. They have verandahs with obstructed views as they are located on Deck 6 aft and wrap around the hull. They can be a good choice though if you are aware of this, and want to save some money instead of going to a Category 6 or 5 Verandah stateroom.

The Navigator’s Verandah staterooms are 268 square feet including the verandah. The Sleep up to 3 guests and have a Queen or 2 Twin beds with a single sofa bed. They also have the split bathroom.

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

These staterooms are 268 square feet (including the verandah) and have a Queen size bed or 2 twins and a single sleeper sofa. They sleep up to 4 guests. All of these Deluxe Oceanview Staterooms are classified as either Category 5 or 6.

There are 114 Category 5 Staterooms on the Wonder and Magic and they are all of Deck 7. Category 6 are on decks 5 and 6 and have slightly larger verandahs.

Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

These are all Category 4 and are located on Deck 8. These are a great option for larger families as they sleep up to 5 guests.

Each Family Oceanview stateroom has a Queen or 2 Twin beds, a convertible sofa and a pull down bed. The design of the room makes great use of the space available but access to the verandah is a little difficult (but still possible) when the pulldown bed is still down. Your steward will move this for you each morning and evening though if you are using it for a 5th guest.

As will all of the non suite staterooms on the Disney Wonder and Magic except the standard inside rooms, this has the split bath feature.

Concierge 1 Bedroom Suite with Verandah

These are the Category T staterooms which sleep up to 5 guests and have 614 square feet of space. These suites have a separate bedroom with a Queen size bed and a separate living room with a double sofa bed. All the suites also have a pull down twin bed (some are in the living area, others in the bedroom).

A great feature of the suite is that it has 2 bathrooms. The verandah is very spacious at double the width of standard verandahs on the ship.

All of the Concierge One Bed Suites are located on Deck 8. They are very popular and are usually amongst the first categories to book as there are only 18 available.

Concierge 2 Bedroom Suite with Verandah

At 945 square feet (which includes the triple wide verandah) these beautiful suites give you plenty of space. Each suite is in Category S.

They have 2 bedrooms which each have a Queen size bed. The living area has a double sofa bed. There are walk in closets, wet bar, a DVD player and a total of two and a half bathrooms )one has a jacuzzi tub).

Again these suites book up very quickly. There are 2 suites on the Disney Wonder and Disney Magic both of which are located on Deck 8. The sleep up to 7 guests.

Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah

If you want the ultimate in luxury then Category R Royal Suites will certainly make you very happy! There are only 2 suites on each ship and they are named the Walter E. Disney Suite and the Roy O. Disney Suite. Both are located on Deck 8.

Each suite sleeps up to 7 guests in unrivaled comfort. They have 2 bedrooms. One has a Queen bed and the other has 2 twin beds and 2 pull down beds.

There is a large living room with a wall pull down bed, dining area, wet bar, and walk in closets. The suites have 2 and a half bathrooms (one with a jacuzzi tub).

With 1029 square feet of total area including the verandah you are going to have a lot of space to enjoy.

Whichever stateroom you choose you will be staying in some of the very best at sea – from the inside staterooms to the suites there is something for everyone. But it is important to make your choice carefully. Talk this over with your Disney travel agent who should have experience of each room type and be able to advise you not just about pricing but also help you find the very best stateroom for your budget.

Not all staterooms are created equally – even within the same Category. The location can also be very important. Do you want to be close to the pool, the restaurants, the theater? And some are best avoided as they are noisier than others or do not have such a great view. To help you decide all of these things make sure you book with a Disney cruise specialist.

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Disney Cruise to Hawaii 2012

If you wanted to book a Disney cruise to Hawaii for 2012 and thought you had missed out then here is your chance again to get a stateroom for the cruise which sails out of Los Angeles on 29th April. This is Disney’s first ever cruise to Hawaii and when the dates were released they sold out fast. But as often happens some of the staterooms are now available again as guests decided not to go ahead and confirm the bookings. So once again you have a chance to book a fabulous Disney cruise to Hawaii.

The Disney Wonder cruise ship will sail to Hawaii twice in 2012. Once on April 29th and then again on October 14th. Each cruise will be 14 nights and will visit Hilo on Hawaii, Kahului on Hawaii, Honolulu on the island of Oahu and Nawilwili on Kauai. There is one final port stop in Ensenada Mexico before you sail back home to Los Angeles.

Here is the full itinerary for the Disney Hawaii cruises:

Sunday Los Angeles
Monday At Sea
Tuesday At Sea
Wednesday At Sea
Thursday At Sea
Friday Hilo, Hawaii
Saturday Kahului, Hawaii
Sunday Honolulu, Oahu
Monday Nawilwili, Kauai
Tuesday At Sea
Wednesday At Sea
Thursday At Sea
Friday At Sea
Saturday At Sea
Sunday Ensenada, Mexico
Monday Los Angeles

A 14 night cruise gives you plenty of time to truly relax and enjoy a vacation. There is a lot of time at sea on this cruise but for some (including me) that is a huge part of the appeal. How often do you go on a trip only to find yourself at the end of it, more exhausted than when you started out? Sometimes it is a good idea just to step back and take some time to truly relax, and even perfect the art of doing nothing, if only for a few days!

Of course there is so much to do on a Disney cruise you are always going to have something to keep you occupied. Disney cruises are very family orientated but there is something for all ages to enjoy. Don’t think that this one is just for the kids because the adults are not going to want the cruise experience to end either!

What is so special about a Disney cruise? The great designs of the ships include many industry firsts such as rotational dining (where your wait staff go with you as you dine in the different restaurants). The staterooms are up to 25% larger than others in the industry. This makes a huge difference, particularly when you are sailing on a longer cruise. The children’s entertainment and kids clubs are the very best at sea. And of course you have the Disney magic. It is difficult to put into words if you have never sailed on a Disney ship, but the standard of service is exceptional and the attention to detail is not something you usually find with other cruise lines. Disney always excels at putting on a show and you can experience Broadway quality entertainment every night on your cruise.

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Disney Cruise Kids Sail Free

Once again Disney Cruises are offering a great deal on select Mexican Riviera Cruises in 2012. The Disney Wonder departs from Los Angeles on 7 night sailings to Mexico. Here is the 7 night itinerary for the Disney Wonder:

Sunday Los Angeles, CA
Monday At Sea
Tuesday At Sea
Wednesday Puerto Vallarta
Thursday Cabo San Lucas
Friday Cabo San Lucas
Saturday At Sea
Sunday Los Angeles, CA

The sailing dates with the Kids Sail Free offer for 2012 are 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4.

Kids 17 and under can sail free when traveling with two full-fare Guests in the same stateroom in Categories 4A-10C. Government Taxes and Fees not included.

This offer gives a great chance for guests to have a Disney Cruise at a discounted rate. Disney Cruise Lines is consistently rated as one of the top cruise lines. This itinerary offers 3 port stops and 3 relaxing days at sea. The perfect way to recharge and relax whilst enjoying that unrivaled Disney standard of service.

Usually these offers sell out quickly so if you are interested then talk to a Disney Authorized Travel Agent as soon as possible. Remember that the services of Everything Mouse Travel are free – and we have traveled extensively on the Disney ships so can always give you expert advice on how to make this a vacation to remember.

Disney Cruise Alaska 2012

The Disney Cruise Alaska 2012 itineraries are now available to book. The Disney Wonder will sail out of Seattle in 2012 for 7 night cruises to Alaska.

The Alaska itinerary for 2012 for the Disney Wonder is:

Monday Seattle
Tuesday At Sea
Wednesday Tracy Arm
Thursday Skagway
Friday Juneau
Saturday Ketchikan
Sunday At Sea/Victoria, BC
Monday Seattle

An Alaska cruise is one of those once in a lifetime experiences. The scenery is truly breakthtaking. And I can think of no better ship to experience it on than the Disney Wonder.

This is a change from 2011 when the Disney Wonder sailed out of Vancouver. The decision to move the home port from Vancouver to Seattle was a contraversial one, but Disney Cruise Lines decided that the Seattle port was more accessible for most US guests. The port of Seattle is one of the best in the US, with easy access from the airport.

The sail dates are May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, and August 27, 2012.

The Disney Wonder is one of the original cruise ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. The Disney Wonder cruise ship is 964 ft and carries around 2,400 passengers which can increase to 3,000 if all the staterooms are at maximum capacity. Disney Wonder has has 877 cabins. 252 inside and 625 outside.

Disney Cruise Line is known for it’s family friendly cruises and well designed staterooms. Their staterooms are up to 25% larger than the industry standard – a very welcome innovation, particularly when cruising with a family. Disney is also one of the few cruise lines to offer staterooms which sleep up to 5 guests. This can mean conseiderable savings for families of 5 as the do not have to book 2 staterooms or an expensive suite as they do on most of the other cruise lines.

There is plenty to keep every member of the family occupied onboard the Disney Wonder. Whether you want to spend some alone time, or enjoy the many family activites on board, Disney Cruise Line has everything covered. As you would expect Disney is very good at keeping the children entertained day and night, but it also caters very well for the adults. There are separate areas and activities for the adults on the Disney Wonder. The grown ups can relax in the Quiet Cove Pool whilst the children are having fun in the Oceaneers Lab. Teens get a special area they can call their own on Deck 11 – this sometimes hard to please age group is sure to be happy on a Disney Cruise.

Disney is the master of entertainment and you can expect the very best stage shows at Sea. Enjoy Toy Story The Musical, Golden Mickeys and Disney Dreams an Enchanted Classic.

Dining on a Disney Cruise is also a magical experience. Disney is the only cruise line to have rotational dining. What does this mean? There are 3 restaurants on the Disney Wonder, Tritons, Parrot Cay and Animators Palate. On each Disney cruise you will experience each restaurant at least once. The unique feature is that your wait staff will rotate with you so you will always have the same servers each day. This is a really excellent feature. You get the best of both worlds. A change of restaurant but with servers who know your likes and dislikes, and who have had the time to get to know your family. The Disney servers are some of the very best at sea so you will soon feel very much at home.

Why chose Disney for an Alaskan cruise? There are many other cruise lines which you could choose to sail to Alaska with – many of them sailing out of Seattle. And it is true that Disney is one of the more expensive choices. But if you are looking for a very high quality experience sailing some of the most breathtakingly beautiful water in the world then Disney is an excellent choice for your Alask cruise.

Are there any special discounts on Disney cruises to Alaska? 2011 was the first year which Disney sailed to Alaska. It did have very limited kids sail free offers for select dates in 2011 – but you can never guarantee that the same will happen again. It will all depend upon how well the Disney Alaska cruises are selling for 2012. Usually it is best to book as early as possible to get the best prices. With other cruise lines sometimes you do get a last minute bargain, but Disney cruises are very very popular so the usual problem if you leave it too long to book is that you cannot get a stateroom at all. 2011 has been one of the very best years ever for Disney Cruise Lines and their ships, particularly the new Disney Dream have been sailing at capacity. So do not leave it too long to book – if you know that you want to sail on a Disney Cruise the usual trend is that the earlier you book the cheaper it will be, and of course you will get much more a choice of staterooms than if you leave it until the last moment.

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Disney Cruise Kids Sail Free 2011

You will have to be quick for this new Disney Cruise Kids Sail Free offer. These Disney cruise deals are limited and are always very popular. Kids 17 and under sail free when traveling with two full-fare Guests in the same verandah stateroom in Categories 4A-6A on most Mexican Riviera sailings Oct. 30 – Dec. 18, 2011. All you pay for the kids are government taxes and fees.

Even though this only applies to a very limited amount of staterooms it is still a very big saving for a family wanting to sail on a Disney cruise.

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The Disney Wonder sails out of San Pedro Los Angeles for these ports of call

Sunday Los Angeles
•Monday At Sea
•Tuesday At Sea
•Wednesday Puerto Vallerta
•Thursday Mazatlan
•Friday Cabo San Lucas
•Saturday At Sea
•Sunday Los Angeles

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Disney Cruise Specials

There are some great Disney Cruise Specials available at the moment. You always have to be quick to get these as they sell out fast. Disney Cruise Lines is doing exceptionally well in completely selling out it’s staterooms on each sailing, particularly on the Disney Dream which is often fully booked months in advance so on most cruises it will be difficult to get a discount. But sometimes Disney Cruise Specials are available. Here are the current ones:

Disney Mediterranean Cruise Discounts

The Disney Magic is sailing to Europe this summer 2011 and there is a special discount for one of those sailings. If you are able to set sail on 20th August 2011 for a 7 night cruise around the Mediterranean. The only staterooms where discounts are offered are Category 11A and 11B inside staterooms. Prices start at $1150 per person. This is based upon a total fare of $4,600 for a family of 4 with 2 adults and 2 children aged 12 and under.

The itinerary is

Saturday Barcelona Spain
Sunday Villefranche (Monte Carlo/Nice/ Cannes), France
Monday La Spezia (Florence/Pisa), Italy
Tuesday Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Wednesday Naples (Pompeii), Italy
Thursday At Sea
Friday Palma, Mallorca (Spain)
Saturday Barcelona Spain

Disney Transatlantic Cruise

The Transatlantic Cruises are always a great rate per night, and of course you get to spend 14 nights on the Disney Magic. This is the last time we will see these available for a while as Disney is not sailing transatlantic in 2012.

So if you want to catch a Disney Cruise Deal you will have to be very quick to get this 14-Night Eastbound Disney Transatlantic Cruise 2011 as it is departing May 14.

You can book an Inside Guarantee Stateroom from $799 per person on this sailing based on double occupancy.

The Disney Magic sets sail out of Port Canaveral on May 11th 2011 with this itinerary:

Saturday Port Canaveral, Florida
Sunday Castaway Cay
Monday At Sea
Tuesday At Sea
Wednesday At Sea
Thursday At Sea
Friday At Sea
Saturday At Sea
Sunday Madeira, Portugal
Monday At Sea
Tuesday Cadiz, Spain
Wednesday Gibraltar, United Kingdom
Thursday At Sea
Friday Barcelona, Spain
Saturday Barcelona, Spain

Disney Cruise Military Discounts

The Disney Magic is offering discounts to military personnel and their families for select June and July Europe sailings. Special offers apply on the 10 night Mediterranean sailings leaving on 8th June 2011 and 29th June 2011. Military discounts are also available on 11 night European Disney Magic sailings on 18th June and 19th July 2011. Prices start at just $110 per person per night based upon double occupancy.

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Disney Cruise Hawaii 2012

Disney Cruise Line has just announced that in 2012 they will be sailing to Hawaii out of Los Angeles. This is the first time that a Disney ship has ever sailed to Hawaii. The Disney Wonder sails out of the port of Los Angeles on 29th April 2012 for this very special 15 night cruise. The itinerary has plenty of relaxing days at sea, 4 port stops in Hawaii and a final call in Ensenada. Here is the itinerary:

Sunday Los Angeles
Monday At Sea
Tuesday At Sea
Wednesday At Sea
Thursday At Sea
Friday Hilo, Hawaii
Saturday Kahului, Hawaii
Sunday Honolulu, Oahu
Monday Nawilwili, Kauai
Tuesday At Sea
Wednesday At Sea
Thursday At Sea
Friday At Sea
Saturday At Sea
Sunday Ensenada, Mexico
Monday Los Angeles

It will be interesting to see how popular the Disney cruise ot Hawaii is. Staterooms go on sail today for Castaway Cay Club members and on 8th April to all other guests. It is certainly a very tempting prospect for my family. But I do know that many people don’t have the luxury of taking that much time for a vacation.

Traditionally the 14 night Disney Transatlantic cruises have not been best sellers but that is probably more due to the one way nature of the sailing than it’s duration. With the sailing to Hawaii you have the convenience of leaving out of and returning to Los Angeles. There are a lot of days at sea. For some this may be a little too many but for others (including me) the idea of that length of time on the Disney Wonder sounds like paradise! There is so much to do with a full schedule of organized events for both children and adults – or of course you can just sit back and relax and do very little at all!

When the Disney Wonder returns to Los Angeles on 14th May 2012 it will sail a repositioning cruise to Vancouver in preparation for her Alaskan summer sailings. For most of the summer the Disney Wonder will sail out of Seattle to Alaska (except one sailing on 21st May which will depart out of Vancouver). The itinerary for the 14th May Disney Wonder sailing is

Monday Los Angeles
Tuesday At Sea
Wednesday San Fransisco
Thursday At Sea
Friday Victoria
Saturday Vancouver
Sunday Vancouver

There are also a number of 7 night Pacific Coastal cruises out of and returning to Los Angeles in September 2012 on the Disney Wonder. Guests on the West Coast are certainly getting a much greater choice of itineraries for 2012 and that is great news for everyone!

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Disney Cruise For Adults

We all know that the kids are going to be happy but what does a Disney Cruise offer for adults? Whether you are adults traveling with children or sailing with just grown ups a Disney cruise really can be a dream vacation.

So what does a Disney Cruise offer for the adults?

Quiet Cove Pool

We all have times when we just want to spend some kid free time. The Disney Wonder, Magic and Dream all have an adult only area which centers around the Quiet Cove pool. The pool is open to the over 18s only. On the Disney Magic and Wonder the pool is a maximum of 4 feet deep, heated to a very nice temperature all day, and has 2 jacuzzis. A nice feature of the jacuzzis is that they are shaded. The pool deck has plenty of upgraded sun loungers, and of course the Signals bar is right next to the pool.

The design of the pool on the Disney Dream goes even further in luxury by offering a 6 inch deep pool which has sun loungers and misters so that you can cool off and sunbathe. Needless to say this is a popular spot on the ship.

For those who want a quiet relaxing place to sit and enjoy a cocktail, glass of wine, or a coffee, then the Cove Cafe is a place just for the adults too.

Many cruise lines say that they have adult only spaces but I have to say that some I have experienced do not particularly enforce this and you will often find that children find their way into the adult ‘sanctuary’. This is not my experience of Disney ships. The rules just seem to be adhered to and, save for the occasional child passing through it is rare to see the under 18s in any adult reserved areas on a Disney ship. Perhaps it is because there are so many spaces for kids why on earth would they want to enter the places where the ‘boring’ grown ups are!

Palo

Palo is the fine dining adult only restaurant on the Disney Wonder, Magic and Dream cruise ships. You really do need to experience this at least once on your cruise.

On the Disney Wonder and Magic, Palo is located on Deck 11 and seats 130 guests in a beautifully designed restaurant with an Italian theme. Guests can book brunch, high tea and dinner. There is an additional charge of $20 per person for brunch and dinner, $10 for high tea.

If you only visit Palo once then I would recommend the brunch. An amazing selection of buffet and menu items. There is an excellent seafood selection, anti pasti, cheeses and hot food items. You will find it difficult not to sample at least one of the desserts! Brunch is offered on sea days of sailings 4 nights and longer.

Palo is also offered on Disney Dream but for this ship your options are even more plentiful for adult dining. If you want to enjoy the finest most exclusive dining aboard the Disney Dream then book a table at Remy. Named after the lovable rat chef on Disney Pixar Ratatouille this is fine dining at it’s best. The menu is French inspired and has a surcharge of $75 per person not including wine.

Vista Spa and Salon

Another area for the over 18s only is the Vista Spa, Salon and fitness area. Offering the usual range of spa and salon services as well as the Rainforest. If you are looking for the ultimate in relaxation then a visit here is a must.

The fitness area on the Disney Wonder and Magic is smaller than on many cruise ships of similar size, but it has a good range of equipment. Classes are also offered each day. The fitness center is open to the over 18s over. I did discuss this with a Cast Member as I have an aspiring ballerina daughter aged 13. She needs to maintain a high level of fitness and access to the gym was very important. The Cast Member kindly said that she could access the area from 8pm to 10pm.

Lounges and Bars

On all of the Disney ships you will find a number of bars and lounges to enjoy. Some are family friendly but a number are adult only, particularly past a certain hour of the day.

Don’t sail on a Disney cruise expecting a wild night life. That is simply not what Disney is about! But there are many places to enjoy a drink, sit back and relax and listen to live music.

A whole area of each ship is devoted to nightclubs. This is called Route 66 on the Wonder and the Magic. The Disney Dream has The District.

Activities for Grown Ups

Disney ships always have a strong and varied program of activities for the over 18s only. There is the traditional wine tasting of course as well as the particularly enjoyable The Art of Entertaining talks where a chef shows you how to prepare a dish featured in one the Disney restaurants.

The Disney Behind the Scenes talks are particularly informative and enjoyable. On my recent Disney Wonder cruise I particularly enjoyed the presentations by Leslie Iwerks, the grand daughter of Walt Disney’s business partner, exceptional animator and the acknowledged creator of MIckey Mouse.

Activities for All Ages

As well as all of the over 18s only areas and activities there are so many things on the ship which adults will enjoy. Disney has the best stage shows at sea. They are so superior you really will struggle to watch most others when you have experienced Disney.

If you are a movie fan then you will find something to watch in the Buena Vista Theater. Disney shows it’s movies all day and evening, and often shows new release and even premiers it’s own movies onboard.

The dining experience, whilst I know it doesn’t have the best food at sea, certainly has some of the very best service and interesting restaurant design you will encounter anywhere. No other restaurants I know change whilst you eat……

What About a Disney Cruise with No Kids?

Is a Disney cruise a good alternative for guests who do not have children coming along with them? Disney is very much known as a family cruise line but it has a huge amount to offer adults traveling without children too. the quality of the Disney cruise ships, the excellently designed staterooms, the itineraries, the entertainment shows which are the best at sea, the dining – all of this means that if you are looking for a high quality cruise experience then you should certainly look at Disney.

A word of warning though. In my view it is possible to go on a Disney cruise is you do not particularly know anything about or even particularly enjoy Disney.

You can walk around the ship and forget sometimes that the whole environment is built around the Disney theme. Yes really. Mickey Mouse is not going to approach you unless you approach him! But really a lot of the magic is because it is what it is. Disney. So if you actively dislike the Mouse (apparently there are such people) then of course this really isn’t for you. But if you are a Disney fan, or even curious to know what all the fuss is about, then this could be the ideal cruise experience for you.

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Disney Cruise Los Angeles 2011

With the arrival of the Disney Wonder in Los Angeles in January 2011 there are now even more options for those wanting to sail on a Disney cruise. The Disney Wonder will sail Mexican and Alaskan cruise itineraries for 2011 and the start of 2012.

Photo by MPR529

Most of the Disney cruises from Los Angeles San Pedro Port in 2011 will be 7 night sailings. The ports of call were originally supposed to include the port of Mazatlan but Disney and a number of other cruise lines will no longer be calling at this port in early 2011 due to some recent incidents in the region. The Disney Wonder will now make 2 port stops at Cabo San Lucas.

Sail dates for the early season Disney Wonder 7 night cruises are:
13th February
20th February
27th February
6th March
13th March
20th March
27th March
3rd April
10th April.

The ports of call for 1/23, 1/30, 2/13, 3/13, 4/3 will be

•Sunday Los Angeles
•Monday At Sea
•Tuesday Cabo San Lucas
•Wednesday Puerto Vallerta
•Thursday At Sea
•Friday Cabo San Lucas
•Saturday At Sea
•Sunday Los Angeles

The itinerary for the dates 2/6, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20, 3/27, 4/10 is

•Sunday Los Angeles
•Monday At Sea
•Tuesday At Sea
•Wednesday Puerto Vallerta
•Thursday Cabo San Lucas
•Friday Cabo San Lucas
•Saturday At Sea
•Sunday Los Angeles

The Wonder will then sail a special 10 night itinerary on April 17th 2011 before moving to Vancouver for the Disney cruise Alaska itineraries

The 10 night Mexican Riviera itinerary is:

•Sunday Los Angeles
•Monday At Sea
•Tuesday At Sea
•Wednesday Puerto Vallerta
•Thursday At Sea
•Friday Manzanillo
•Saturday At Sea
•Sunday Cabo San Lucas
•Monday Cabo San Lucas
•Tuesday At Sea
•Wednesday Los Angeles

When Disney Wonder returns from Alaska in late September she will sail 7 night itineraries for these dates:

25th September
2nd October
9th October
16th October
23rd October
30th October
6th November,
13th November,
20th November
27th November
4th December
11th December

For these dates the ports of call are different as at the moment Mazatlan is still a port stop but of course this could change:

•Sunday Los Angeles
•Monday At Sea
•Tuesday At Sea
•Wednesday Puerto Vallerta
•Thursday Mazatlan
•Friday Cabo San Lucas
•Saturday At Sea
•Sunday Los Angeles

There are special Disney Holiday cruises from Los Angeles on 18th and 26th December 2011.

•Sunday Los Angeles
•Monday At Sea
•Tuesday At Sea
•Wednesday Manzanillo
•Thursday Peurto Vallarta
•Friday Mazatlan
•Saturday Cabo San Lucas
•Sunday At Sea
•Monday Los Angeles

These Holiday cruises are expected to be in particularly high demand.

I will be traveling on the Disney Wonder in March so expect lots of photos and trip reports!

Photos by Peter E Lee

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