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Disney Cruise Hawaii 2012

April 8, 2011 By Alison 5 Comments

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

March 24, 2011 By Alison Leave a Comment

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

February 9, 2011 By Alison Leave a Comment

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.

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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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Disney Cruise Alaska Kids Sail Free

January 29, 2011 By Alison Leave a Comment

Disney Cruise Line has just announced a great offer – kids sail free on select Alaskan cruises. Experience the breath taking scenery and grandeur of Alaska on an exciting Disney cruise. If you book a Verandah or Oceanview stateroom and kids ages 17 and under, traveling with 2 full-fare Guests in the same stateroom will sail free for departures between May 3rd to June 7th 2011.

This offer is open to US and Canadian residents only. Be sure to book quickly as this is a limited offer and space always runs out fast on Disney cruise kids sail free offers.

Photo by Disney Cruise Line.

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Disney World and Disney Cruise Packages

January 25, 2011 By Alison 2 Comments

Many guests want to consider a Disney World and Disney Cruise Package but does it really save time and money? Combining a Walt Disney World vacation and a Disney cruise is certainly a great idea but whether or not you should book it as a whole package will for many guests depend upon whether it is a better deal or not. Are there really any savings?

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Disney does make everything very easy for you if you book a package. The Disney Magical Express will pick you up from the airport and transport you to your Disney resort or cruise port without ever having to worry about your luggage. All domestic air passengers can skip baggage claim and just go directly to the Disney Magical Welcome Center at Orlando International. Disney will deal with their luggage for them and it will magically appear either in their resort hotel room or their cruise stateroom.

The Disney Magical Express from the airport to the Disney resort is complimentary but there is a charge for the ride to Port Canaveral. It is an incredibly efficient and easy way to deal with the transfer – Disney really does take care of everything for you without the need to arrange outside transportation or rent a car.

You can book a stay at a Walt Disney World hotel resort either before and/or after your cruise. Airfare can also be included in the package. Walt Disney World tickets and dining can also be included.

Guests have a choice of any of the available Walt Disney World hotels no matter which category of Disney cruise stateroom they have booked.

But does booking a Disney World and Disney cruise package together actually save you any money? Experience tells me that often it is not the case. Sometimes it is better to book the Disney World part separately from the Disney cruise as it may be cheaper to do it that way. Also the choice of rooms may be limited in the package. I recently tried to book a savannah view room in Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge for one of my guests and was not able to guarantee that as part of a package. The solution, rather than go on the wait list that Disney suggested was to book a savannah view separately.

Unfortunately there is not a one size fits all answer as it depends upon dates, current offers, hotel availability, and the alignment of the moon. So I was kidding about the last one but really there isn’t an easy answer. If you want to save yourself the time and stress of working this all out then the best way is to ask a Disney Authorized Travel Agent to work through a price comparison. Their services are completely free and without obligation.

Surprisingly Disney does not offer any Disneyland and Disney cruise packages even though the Disney Wonder now sails out of Los Angeles. This would be a welcome addition for many guests wanting to combine a cruise with a Disneyland vacation.

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Disney Christmas Cruise 2011

December 29, 2010 By Alison 6 Comments

Are you dreaming of a Disney Christmas Cruise for 2011? The Holidays are a particularly magical time to spend on the Disney Wonder, Magic or the newest addition to the fleet, the Disney Dream. Disney cruises offers a number of itineraries to the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Mexican Riviera for Christmas 2011. New for 2011 are shorter itineraries offering 3, 4 and 5 day cruises on the Disney Dream.

Disney Dream Holiday Cruises 2011

The Disney Dream Christmas 2011 Holiday schedule offers 3 shorter itinerary Christmas and New Year cruises for 2011.

Castaway Cay - Christmas wreath on the sand

The Disney Dream Sets sail on 22nd December 2011 for a fabulous 4 night Bahamian Christmas cruise.

Thursday Port Canaveral Florida
Friday Nassau
Saturday Castaway Cay
Sunday At Sea for Christmas Day
Monday Port Canaveral Florida

The Disney Dream sails on 26th December 2011 on a 3 Night Bahamian Cruise

Monday Port Canaveral Florida
Tuesday Nassau
Wednesday Castaway Cay
Thursday Port Canaveral Florida

5 Night Disney Dream Bahamian Cruise is sailing 29th December 2011

Sunday Port Canaveral Florida
Monday Castaway Cay
Tuesday Nassau
Wednesday At Sea
Thursday Castaway Cay
Friday Port Canaveral Florida

Disney Magic Holiday Cruises 2011

The Disney Magic Sails on 24th December 2011 for this special 6 Night Western Caribbean Holiday Cruise

Saturday Port Canaveral Florida
Sunday At Sea
Monday Cozumel Mexico
Tuesday At Sea
Wednesday Key West Florida
Thursday Castaway Cay
Friday Port Canaveral Florida

Disney Wonder Mexican Riviera Holiday Cruises 2011

Set sail on a Disney Wonder Christmas cruise on 18th December 2011 on this 8 night itinerary

Sunday Los Angeles California
Monday At Sea
Tuesday At Sea
Wednesday Mazanillo Mexico
Thursday Puerto Vallarta Mexico
Friday Mazatlan Mexico
Saturday Cabo San Lucas Mexico
Sunday At Sea on Christmas Day
Monday Los Angeles California

The Disney Wonder sails on 26th December 2011 for a 7 Night Disney Mexican New Year Cruise.

Monday Los Angeles California
Tuesday At Sea
Wednesday At Sea
Thursday Puerto Vallarta Mexico
Friday Mazatlan Mexico
Saturday Cabo San Lucas Mexico
Sunday Los Angeles California

With special Christmas and Holiday shows, character appearances, dining and entertainment a Disney cruise offers a fun way to spend the most magical time of the year for both adults and children. The Bahamian and Caribbean Christmas and New Year cruises all visit Castaway Cay in 2011. Only Disney could offer such a Christmas themed tropical island – it even snows!

At EverythingMouse Travel we know the ships inside out so if you are thinking about a Disney Christmas Cruise in 2011 then you can Contact Us for a free no obligation quote. We will find the very best options for your Disney Cruise.

Photos by Peter E Lee

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Disney Cruise Kids Choose Activities

November 21, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

One of the great features of the Disney Cruise line youth activities is that children can customize their own experience. Disney cruises are unique in that they let children have a great degree of choice over what activities they want to do, and do not split them into restricted age groups as most other cruise lines do.

Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab are open to children age 3 to 12 on the Disney Wonder and age 3 to 10 on the Disney Magic and Disney Dream.

Disney allows kids to choose the activities which interest them the most. The Disney Kids Counsellors will guide and recommend activities for certain ages groups, but it is up to the individual child and their parents to decide which to participate in. This means that children can join in activities with friends and family regardless of age. As a parent of a child who just plain refused to go into a kids club on another cruise line because he couldn’t be with his brother, the Disney approach just makes perfect sense to me.

As you would expect from Disney the quality and choice of activities is exceptional. This is the happiest place at sea! Kids can choose from over 100 activities including Toy Story Boot Camp, Cinderella’s Royal Ball, So You Want to be a Pirate, Ratatouille Cooking School, and the Piston Cup Challenge.

Another great feature of the Youth Activities onboard a Disney Cruise is the Dine and Play feature. Families can enjoy dinner together at the second seating and then check any children aged 3 to 12 into the Youth Activities in the dining room, rather than having to check them in at the Oceaneer’s Clubs. The grown ups can enjoy some time together knowing that the kids are happy and well cared for. The most difficult thing may be getting your kids to leave the Oceaneer’s Clubs!

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Disney Christmas Cruise 2010

September 17, 2010 By Alison 6 Comments

What better way to celebrate the Holidays than a Disney Christmas Cruise in 2010.? The Disney Wonder and Disney Magic will be sailing out of Cape Canaveral for some very special Christmas Disney fun. So what makes a Christmas cruise with Disney so special?

The Disney cruise ships start decorating for Christmas just before Thanksgiving. Of course Disney never does anything by halves and you will see the Holiday spirit everywhere. As soon as you enter the departure terminal you will see the Christmas decorations. Then you are welcomed on to the ship and step into the beautiful Holiday decorations in the atrium. There are 25 Christmas trees on each ship, with the largest at almost 3 decks in height being in the atrium. On the first night of your cruise make sure you watch the tree lighting ceremony. Watch out for the snow – of course Disney really can make it snow when it is 80 degrees!

All of your favorite Disney characters will be dressed in their Holiday wear. Christmas music will be playing all over the ship. Disney arranges seasonal crafts with activities for all ages. Perhaps you want to design your own Gingerbread House just like the amazing ones on the ship? Or listen to the story “Twas the Night Before Christmas’.

The restaurants will have special Christmas and Holiday food. Also you can see the special Christmas version of ‘Til We Meet Again. As you would expect Disney does a very fine job of making the Holidays very special. If you are sailing at New Year then be sure to watch the fireworks – a spectacle unique to Disney.

You will even find a Christmas theme on Disney’s private island Castaway Cay. There can’t be many tropical islands where you will find a 40 foot tall Christmas tree. Of course it snows here too……

So what are your choices of Disney Christmas and New Year Cruises for 2010?

Disney Wonder Christmas and New Year 2010

7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise

The Disney Wonder Christmas cruise sets sail on 23rd December 2010

Saturday Port Canaveral
Sunday Key West Florida
Monday At Sea
Tuesday Grand Cayman
Wednesday Cozumel Mexico
Thursday At Sea
Friday Castaway Cay
Saturday Port Canaveral

7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise

The Disney Wonder sets sail on 30th December for a New Years cruise

Saturday Port Canaveral
Sunday At Sea
Monday At Sea
Tuesday St Maarten
Wednesday St Thomas/St John
Thursday At Sea
Friday Castaway Cay
Saturday Port Canaveral Florida

Disney Magic Christmas and New Year Cruises 2010

If you are looking for a longer cruise then the Disney Magic has 11 and 10 night itineraries for 2010.

11 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday Cruise

The Magic sets sail on 18th December for this Christmas cruise

Saturday Port Canaveral Florida
Sunday At Sea
Monday At Sea
Tuesday St Maarten
Wednesday Guadaloupe West Indies
Thursday Barbados West Indies
Friday Martinique West Indies
Saturday At Sea
Sunday St Thomas/St John
Monday At Sea
Tuesday Castaway Cay
Wednesday Port Canaveral Florida

All photos by Peter E.Lee

10 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday Cruise

Sails 29th December 2010

Wednesday Port Canaveral Florida
Thursday Castaway Cay
Friday At Sea
Saturday At Sea
Sunday St Maarten
Monday Antigua
Tuesday Tortola
Wednesday St Thomas/St John
Thursday At Sea
Friday Nassau
Saturday Port Canaveral Florida

Of course you need to remember that time is now getting short and there aren’t many shopping days left until Christmas! So if you want to book a Disney Cruise just contact us here at EverythingMouse Travel and we will make sure you get the very best choice and prices. And of course our service is always free!

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Disney Cruise Alaska

September 5, 2010 By Alison 1 Comment

Are you thinking of a Disney Cruise to Alaska? This exciting new itinerary is a first for Disney cruise lines who have never sailed the spectacular Alaskan route before. The Disney Wonder will set sail out of Vancouver for the first Disney Cruise Alaska on May 3rd 2011. The 7 nights sailings will continue all summer until the last departure for the year on 13th September 2011.

Photo by vortech

The Disney Wonder Alaskan cruise dates for 2011 are:

3rd,10th,17th,24th and 31st May
7th,14th,21st and 28th June
5th,12th,19th and 26th July
2nd,9th,16th,23rd and 30th August
6th September and 13th September

The port of call for the Disney Alaskan cruises are:

Tuesday: Vancouver
Wednesday: At Sea
Thursday: Tracy Arm
Friday: Skagway
Saturday: Juneau
Sunday: Ketchikan
Monday: At Sea
Tuesday: Vancouver

An Alaskan cruise truly is an experience of a lifetime. This phrase is often over used but having experienced a cruise to Alaska it really is one of those must do itineraries. The spectacular scenery is breathtaking. Of course if you add the magic of a Disney cruise to that then you must have a winning combination.

Tracy Arm Fjord


Photo by johnnyshaw

The Disney Wonder has undergone some changes to get her ready for the Alaskan cruise. The new Outlook Cafe is a brand new feature designed to make the most of the view of the wonderful scenery. This 65 seater lounge is at the front of the ship on Deck 10. Passengers can reach the Outlook cafe from the Cove Cafe below via a spriral staircase.

The Disney cruise line if of course know for being one of the best cruise lines available for families. Perhaps Alaska has not always been a first choice for passengers with young children but the Disney Wonder will offer something for all members of the family whatever their age.

The ports of call offer an easy way to explore this huge state and experience the wildlife and beauty of the scenery.

Photo by iluvcocacola

The Disney Wonder home port for the summer will be Vancouver. This beautiful city is a great place to start a vacation. One of my personal favorite places in the world, Vancouver offers many places to see and things to do so you may want to think about adding some days there either before or after your cruise. A must see is Stanley Park. Over 1,000 acres at the edge of the water front offers hiking,biking, roller blading, a train and even a children’s farm. It is also home to the Vancouver Aquarium – one of the finest sea life centers in North America. If you have a head for heights then a visit to the Capilano Suspension Bridge is a great excursion. I have to admit this suspension bridge 230 feet above the river was not something on my to do list – but it is one of the most popular attractions with those not quite so wary of heights as I am! Of course Vancouver offers excellent restaurants, shopping and entertainment for those who want to keep their feet a little more firmly on the ground.

There is a day at Sea to relax and enjoy the entertainment on the boat, or simply to sit back and watch the view. Then on the third day of you will cruise through Tracy Arm. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the spectacular scenery of this fjord which is just 45 miles south of Juneau. It is difficult to describe the beauty of Tracy Arm. The stunning glaciers are breathtakingly beautiful and there is a sense of quiet and peace which you so rarely find. Enjoy watching for wildlife as you cruise slowly around – this is an experience which may be the highlight of your trip.

The Disney Wonder’s first Alaskan port of call is Skagway. Famous for the Klondike Goldrush in the 1880s this tiny town has a lot of charm and it is a pleasant walk from the dock to browse around the shops.

Photo by diannepike

Right next to the dock is the station for the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad. One of the great train journeys of the world this historic railroad is an absolute must see in Skagway. This 3 1/2 hour journey takes you high up through unique scenery to the White Pass summit. Definitely book ahead as this is a very popular excursion.

The next port of call is Juneau the state capital of Alaska. The only way to arrive in Juneau is by boat or plane as it is truly a land locked place. There is plenty to see and many people head for the Mendenhall Glacier a few miles out of the port. This Glacier is one of the most accessible glaciers in Alaska and seen as one of the most spectacular.

The Port of Juneau Alaska

Photo by iluvcocacola

The Disney Wonder docks right at the center of the small town of Juneau and you can walk around and browse the shops and visit the restaurants. The Mount Roberts Tramway is also easily walkable from the dock. There is an amazing view (on a clear day) from the 2,000 foot high viewing platform at the top. The Glacier Botanic Gardens are also worth a visit. Guests are driven around this tropical rainforest in golf carts up the sometimes worryingly steep hills!

The final port of call on Disney’s Alaska cruise is Ketchikan.

Ketchikan Alaska

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The charming port of Ketchikan is famous for having the largest collection of 19th century totem poles in the world. Once again you dock right in the center of the town so it is easy just to take a stroll around the town. Take a walk down Creek Street and learn more of the colorful past of this small town. Or take a floatplane or boat to the spectacular Misty Fjords National Monument.

When the season for Alaskan cruises is over the Disney Wonder will sail a repositioning cruise. This Pacific coastal cruise from Vancouver to Los Angeles sails on 20th September to return to port for the Disney Mexican Riviera Cruise . The Pacific Coastal cruise ports are:

Tuesday: Vancouver
Wednesday: Victoria
Thursday: At Sea
Friday: At Sea
Saturday: Ensenada
Sunday: Los Angeles

Repositioning cruises are often a great chance to get a good deal on a Disney cruise as the rates tend to be lower for sailings which depart and arrive at different ports.

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Disney Mexican Riviera Cruise

August 11, 2010 By Alison 2 Comments

Are you wanting to know more about a Disney Mexican Riviera cruise? In 2011 Disney will offer cruises to Mexico from it’s new home port of Los Angeles. Disney cruise line is well known for offering the highest quality ships and guest satisfaction rates are amongst the highest in the industry. But what can you expect from a Disney Cruise to the Mexican Riviera?

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The Disney Wonder

The Disney Wonder will be your cruise ship for your Mexican Riviera adventure. The Disney Wonder is an 83,000 tonne 964 feet long cruise ship which can carry around 2,400 passengers. It has 10 decks, 3 swimming pools, 4 hot tubs, 2 theaters, and a whole lot of Disney fun!

Staterooms are all beautifully appointed with that attention to detail which you know you can expect from Disney. You have a choice of 12 categories of stateroom ranging from an inside cabin to a luxurious suite. Disney cruise staterooms are larger than the average industry standard so you will find plenty of room to make yourself at home. One of the most popular staterooms is the Deluxe Family Stateroom with Verandah which sleeps up to 5 guests so is a great choice for a family.

Mexican Riviera Cruises 2011

Photo by MPR529

The Disney Wonder sails for her first Mexican Cruise of 2011 on January 23rd. The last sailing of the early 2011 season will sail on April 17th when the Wonder will sail to Alaska.

Sail dates for the early season 7 night cruises are 23rd Januray, 30th January, 6th February, 13th February, 20th February, 27th February, 6th March, 13th March, 20th March, 27th March, 3rd April and 10th April. There is then a 10 night Mexican cruise on 17th April 2011.

The Disney Wonder will then sail to Vancouver for it’s Alaskan cruise itineraries.

The Disney Wonder will return to Los Angeles and sail the same Mexican 7 night cruise itinerary starting on 25th September and sailing on 2nd October, 9th October, 16th October, 23rd October, 30th October, 6th November, 13th November, 20th November, 27th November, 4th December, and 11th December 2011.

These are the ports of call for the Disney Mexican Riviera 7 night cruise:

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

Although most of the cruises will be for 7 nights there are also special itineraries offering 8, 10 and 11 night cruises.

10 Night Mexican Riviera Cruise

Photo by sanctumsolitude

The Wonder will sail a special 10 night itinerary to Mexico on 17th April 2011 with these port stops

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

Disney Mexican Riviera Holiday Cruises 2011

The Disney Wonder will set sail on 18th December and 26th December 2011 for Holiday Cruises to Mexico.

Set sail on a Disney Wonder Christmas cruise on 18th December 2011

Sunday Los Angeles California
Monday At Sea
Tuesday At Sea
Wednesday Mazanillo Mexico
Thursday Puerto Vallarta Mexico
Friday Mazatlan Mexico
Saturday Cabo San Lucas Mexico
Sunday At Sea on Christmas Day
Monday Los Angeles California

Photo by Peter E. Lee

7 Night Disney Wonder Mexican New Year Cruise

The Disney Wonder sails on 26th December 2011
Monday Los Angeles California
Tuesday At Sea
Wednesday At Sea
Thursday Puerto Vallarta Mexico
Friday Mazatlan Mexico
Saturday Cabo San Lucas Mexico
Sunday Los Angeles California

Disney Mexican Riviera Ports of Call

The Disney Wonder makes port stops at Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Peurto Vallarta on her 7 night cruises.

Cabo San Lucas

Disney Ship In Cabo San Lucas

Photo By santctumsolitude

Sailing into Cabo San Lucas on a cruise is a very special experience. The bay is just breathtakingly beautiful. Once a small fishing village, now experiencing a tourist boom (mainly from the increasing number of cruise ships arriving in port) Cabo still retains it’s considerable beauty and charm. Located on the Southern Tip of the Baja Peninsula Cabo offers a huge choice of things to do – ranging from sportfishing to snorkeling, kayaking to relaxing on one of the white sandy beaches.

Mazatlan

The port of Mazatlan with it’s 14 miles of sandy beaches, Golden Zone Shopping and Old Town are known as The Pearl of the Pacific. Mazatlan is a busy commercial port and this is where the cruise ships dock – you will be taken on a free tram ride away from the port and towards the town. Here you can either take a taxi to the interesting and authentic Old Town or pick up an excursion bus.

Make sure you stop by and watch the Cliff Divers They are always happy to dive into the waters below – for a fee of course!

Other excursions include sportfishing, brewery tours, visits to Old Town or just realxing on one of the many beautiful beaches.

Peurto Vallarta

Peurto Vallarta is perhaps my favorite Mexican Riviera Port. The charming donwtown area is well worth a visit. Excursions include swimming with dolphins, snorkeling, whale watching, sailing,zip lining, and horseback riding.

What is So Special About A Disney Cruise?

Photo by Rennett Stowe

A Disney cruise usually costs just a little more than other cruise lines with similar itineraries so is it really worth paying the extra? Most guests would agree that it is. There is something for everyone on a Disney cruise. Of course when most people think of Disney cruises they imagine that it is aimed a families with young children. They would be right as Disney has one of the very best kids porgrams at sea and is designed to make it very easy for families to enjoy their time on the ship. But Disney cruise line also thinks of the adults – it really goes out of it’s way to provide for the grown ups too. They adult only areas are really well designed and are (unlike some other cruise lines) kept child free.

The Staterooms are large than average and are particularly well designed. The restaurants are innovative and most guests enjoy the fact that you ‘rotate’ around 3 different restaurants but keep your wait staff each day so they are familiar with your party and their dining requests. Whether you want a gluten free bread roll or a chilled glass of water with lemon waiting at your table every evening your server will have it there for you.

Photo by Peter E Lee

The entertainment on a Disney cruise is of course of very high quality. Having sailed on many cruise lines I can say that no other cruise line really comes close to being as good as Disney.

And of course you just have that Disney experience. That little bit of Pixie Dust which once you have experienced it just keeps calling you back to find that magical vacation once again.

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