Disney Cruise Line Returns to Hawaii, Other Favorite Tropical Destinations in Early 2022!

In early 2022, Disney Cruise Line returns to Hawaii and other favorite tropical destinations to delight families with one-of-a-kind vacations at sea!

Adventure abounds during 10-night Hawaiian Islands cruises and a variety of sailings to the Bahamas, Caribbean, and Mexico departing from coast-to-coast homeports including New Orleans, Galveston, Texas, San Diego, Miami, and Port Canaveral, Florida.

Bookings open to the general public on Oct. 22, 2020.  Early booking will be available to Castaway Club Members, Adventures by Disney Adventure Insiders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Golden Oak residents on the following dates:

• Platinum Castaway Club Members & Golden Oak:  Bookings Open Oct. 19
• Gold Castaway Club Members:  Bookings Open Oct. 20
• Silver Castaway Club Members, DVC Members & AbD Insiders:  Bookings Open Oct. 21

Hawaiian Islands Cruises from Honolulu and Vancouver

The Disney Wonder returns to Hawaii in early 2022 for two special 10-night cruises:  a voyage to Honolulu from Vancouver, Canada, on April 26, and a return sailing to Vancouver on May 6.

Guests will discover the breathtaking beauty of the Hawaiian Islands, including the famous beaches of Waikiki on Oahu; unforgettable views from high atop the summit of Haleakala Crater on Maui; the lush tropical gardens and waterfalls of Kauai; and the diverse natural wonders of Hawaii Island.

Even More Family Vacations from Florida

Vacationers can combine a Disney cruise getaway with a stay at Walt Disney World Resort in early 2022 with two ships sailing from Port Canaveral near Orlando, Florida, and a third ship departing from Miami.  Every cruise from Florida in early 2022 includes a visit to Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.

• From Port Canaveral, the Disney Fantasy begins the year with a six-night Western Caribbean cruise, followed by seven-night voyages to a variety of favorite destinations in the Eastern and Western Caribbean. 
  
  
• The Disney Dream, also sailing from Port Canaveral, embarks on three- and four-night Bahamian cruises to Nassau and Castaway Cay.  Offering even more fun in the sun, one special four-night cruise includes two stops at Castaway Cay.
  
  
• From Miami, the Disney Magic sails four- and five-night Bahamian cruises and five-night Western Caribbean cruises.  One special three-night sailing to Castaway Cay and Key West, Florida, makes the perfect long weekend escape.  With a variety of options from Florida to choose from, guests can look forward to embarking on a vacation that provides something for everyone in the family, combining the adventure and relaxation of tropical destinations, the ease and indulgence of an ocean cruise, and the world-class entertainment and service of a Disney vacation.

Popular Tropical Destinations from Galveston and New Orleans

The Disney Wonder sails Western Caribbean getaways early in the year, first from Galveston, Texas, with four-night itineraries, followed by four- and six-night voyages from New Orleans. 

A special six-night Bahamian voyage offered from both Galveston and New Orleans gives guests the opportunity to visit Castaway Cay, in addition to the lively town of Key West.

Baja Getaways from San Diego

The Disney Wonder returns to San Diego in March and April with cruises to Baja, Mexico, where guests can enjoy vibrant culture, stunning beaches and exciting water activities. 

Most sailings to the Baja peninsula call on the charming coastal city of Ensenada, known for its turquoise blue water and rugged mountainous terrain. A two-night cruise to Ensenada has a Friday departure from San Diego, giving guests the ultimate weekend getaway to experience world-class entertainment aboard the Disney Wonder. 

Four- and five-night Baja cruises include a visit to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, a favored destination with dramatic rock formations and white-sand beaches, or to Catalina Island, a tropical gem off the California coast with plenty of outdoor adventures and seaside charm. 

Disney Wish

Originally planned to sail in early 2022, the Disney Wish is now scheduled for its maiden voyage in summer 2022 due to pandemic-related delays at the Meyer-Werft shipyard in Germany.  As previously announced, the Disney Wish will be powered by liquefied natural gas or LNG, one of the cleanest-burning fuels available.  At approximately 144,000 gross tons and 1,250 guest staterooms, the ship will be slightly larger than the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.

Updated Stateroom Categories

Beginning in 2022, Disney Cruise Line will be updating existing stateroom categories to provide greater consistency across the fleet. 

We are eliminating some categories and modifying the concierge categories in an effort to make things more intuitive for our guests.  Not all stateroom categories are changing, and the number of staterooms and cabin numbers will remain the same for all ships.

These changes will not go into effect until 2022.  For sailings in 2020 and 2021, we will continue to sell the current stateroom categories.

 

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Disney Cruise Line - Comes Out on Top Again!

From the Disney Parks Blog:
 
Disney Cruise Line has sailed its way to the top once again in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Cruise Lines rankings!

Disney Cruise Line was awarded the coveted Gold Badge in both the Best Cruise Line for Families and Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean categories.

These titles also mark the fourth consecutive year that Disney Cruise Line has been recognized as one of the top cruise lines in the industry since the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Cruise Lines rankings began in 2013.

The U.S. News & World Report’s Best Cruise Lines are based off of a variety of categories including ship quality, reputation among travelers, itinerary offerings, and more.

We are absolutely thrilled to receive these honors, as they represent the spectacular one-of-a-kind memories our dedicated cast and crew members create at sea!

Since we first set sail in 1998, we’re proud to share that Disney Cruise Line has received more than 250 awards recognizing everything from dining to entertainment. Here are some of our latest awards:

• Disney Cruise Line Wins Big in 2016 Cruise Critic US Editors’ Picks Awards
• Parks & Resorts Receive Top Honors in 2016 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

Disney Cruise Line Reveals New Enhancements Aboard Disney Wonder!

This week, one of my Disney friends (and fellow travel agent co-workers) is aboard the Disney Wonder to see all the new enhancements Disney is unveiling to the public this month.  Disney released this press release detailing some of the great new adventures.  Take a peek.  It may be time to book that cruise!

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"We’re excited to share more details about the incredible lineup of enhancements debuting this week on the newly transformed Disney Wonder.

From Super Hero sightings to a New Orleans-style street party celebration, there is so much to discover.  Here’s a closer look…

• At Marvel Super Hero Academy, Spider-Man, Captain America, Black Widow and other Super Heroes from the Marvel Universe host training activities for kids all cruise long.
  
  
• Tiana’s Place is a new restaurant celebrating the charm of the Louisiana bayou with southern-style cuisine and a spirited atmosphere.  Inspired by the Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, Tiana’s Place features a lively jazz band on stage, a high-energy parade around the room, and performances by Tiana herself.
  
  
• At Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post, kids can get their “Frozen” fix Frozen adventures in our youth club.  This with imaginative play and hands-on activities, plus one-on-one interactions with Anna, Elsa, and Olaf.
  
  
• And, while the kids are having a blast with our youth counselors and characters, adults can sip a pint at a proper English pub.  The new Crown and Fin Pub offers the perfect spot to relax and enjoy adult-exclusive fun."

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Anyone else ready to sign up?  I am so ready....

Cruise Critic Names DISNEY CRUISE LINE as BEST!

Cruise Critic^®, a leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has named the winners of its 9^th annual Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards, citing Disney Cruise Line as the “Best for Families” and “Best for Dining!”

Awards were selected by Cruise Critic’s global team of experts who cover the cruise industry extensively throughout the year and use their combined knowledge to select the award winners.

For more information and a full list of Editors’ Pick Awards winners, visit CruiseCritic.com.

Since first setting sail in 1998, Disney Cruise Line has received more than 250 distinguished awards from the travel industry praising all aspects of the operation. 


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Celebrities Toast Disney Cruise Line's Newest Ship - The Disney Fantasy!

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Thanks to my Disney blogger friend, Amanda Tinney, over at Disney Every Day, for this wonderful new video from Disney Parks.

Good to see Disney's newest ship, the Fantasy, getting the toast of New York City!

Here's another clip I dug up from Disney Parks showing the Fantasy's Fairy Godmother doing the Christening.  Enjoy the fun!

The Fantasy looks like a beautiful ship!  I think you'll agree....

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Disney Dream Pulls into Port!

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As most of you know, I am a huge Disney fan, so bear with me as I diverge from my normal deal and money-savings posts to show you a video of Disney's latest creation--their cruise ship the Disney DREAM.

The Dream was finally brought "home" early this morning before or around daybreak, and my friend Rick Howard was there to film the entire thing.  I'm so glad Rick posted his video to YouTube, so that I could share it with all of you.

(Rick Howard is also a travel agent, and I highly recommend him if you are traveling to Disney!  He really knows his stuff!  You can visit Rick's facebook page to get more information or to get in touch with him!)

If you are a Disney fan, you will love watching this.  Enjoy!





Before I leave you, I'd like to leave you with another video posted by some Disney friends of mine.  It's from a little later in the morning when the Disney Dream "meets" its sister ship the Disney Magic.  As is custom, the two ships greet each other with a brief horn battle.  Enjoy!  It's quite a moment in history to witness:

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