Disney Cruise Lines

MS Disney Magic

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Operator: Disney Cruise Line
Year Built / Last Refurbished: 1998 / 1998
Length / Tonnage: 964 / 85,000
Number of Cabins / Passengers: 875 / 1720
Officers / Crew: International / International
Operating Area: Year-round Caribbean
Overview: Disney's first cruise ship features what may be the widest variety of rooms and services afloat including: three pools with separate areas for children, families and adults, Beat Street, an adult-oriented evening entertainment district, with a retail shop and three themed nightclubs.

The atrium spans three decks and the Promenade Lounge features a live trio playing popular music. The Walt Disney Theater seats 1,040 and show Broadway-style productions. The Buena Vista Theater is a cinema that seats 270. It features a variety of movies plus first run releases from Walt Disney company's motion picture division. An interactive Sports Club with multiple TV screens shows sporting news and world wide events. The Studio Sea is a family lounge with dance music and family-oriented cabaret acts plus participating game shows.

There is a dedicated, age-specific kids space for the 3 to 12 year olds. The 15,000 square foot Oceaneer's Adventure is being hailed as the largest dedicated children's space on any ship. TV monitors allow parents to check on their kids undetected. Baby-sitting services, evening child drop-off service, and a teen club and arcade are also be available. Strollers are be available at no charge.

Beat Street includes the following nightclubs: Off-Beat comedy warehouse: Rockin' Bar D, with county and rock music: and Sessions which is styled after New York's Carlyle Hotel Bar.

The Walt Disney Theatre with its 1,040 seats has three Disney-created story-oriented shows. Discover The Magic, a musical comedy that highlights adventure, escape and romance; Disney Dreams, highlights Disney heroes and heroines; Voyage of the Ghost Ship, produced by David Copperfield features pyrotechnic effects.

In addition to the appearances of Disney characters, dining on the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder brings shipboard food service to a new level. Passengers can have a different dining experience every night. By having smaller multiple dining areas - Lumiere's, Parrot Cay and Animator's palate - each seating about 400 passengers with its own galley, menu and environment. During the ¾ day cruise passengers along with their waiter and bus boys rotate from restaurant to restaurant.

There is also be an adult only intimate Italian restaurant, Palo seating 140. It is located topside offering diners a 270-degree view of the surrounding scenery. If you want to eat at Palo, make sure you book reservations as soon as you board as it is very popular. The galley is open so that dinners can watch the chefs preparing their meals.

Animator's Palate, is the highlight of the dining experience for many passengers. During the course of each meal, the walls of the room change from black and white to full-color accompanied by music and video images. The menu is international drawing from various destinations around the world. Desserts are interactive as dinners take part in creating their own dessert.

The Lumiere's restaurant offers more elegant five-course meals of continental cuisine with a French flair. This is the restaurant where the captain hosts the captain reception.

A tropical setting dominates Parrot Cay, the casual dining spot on the ship. Decorated with ceiling fans and vibrant Caribbean colors, the menu features local Caribbean cuisine created by using fruits,vegetables and spices of the region.

Each dining venue has its own galley and staff. The casual area such as Topsiders, the self service buffet; Pinocchio's Pizzeria; ESP Sky Box; Scoops, and Pluto's Doghouse hot dog sand- each have their own kitchen and staff.

The galleys are outfitted with the latest cooking methods used in mass-production. Disney opted to outfit the ships with classic kitchens for a la minute preparation.

She sails on 3 and 4 day itineraries out of Port Canaverl and most passengers will be combining the cruise with a 3 or 4 day stay at Walt Disney World. Ports include Nassau and Castaway Cay, Disney's private island. Unlike most other private islands, the ship docks so you can walk right to the beach and return to the ship at any time rather than having to wait for a tender.