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Disney’s First Cruise Ship, Disney Magic, Offers Guests Brand-New Experiences and Reimagined Spaces
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hen the Disney Magic returns from the Mediterranean in October, it will feature an extra dose of magic that only Disney can provide. The Disney Cruise Line vessel is relaunching with new spaces, reimagined areas and exciting additions for the whole family, building upon the traditions of family cruising started by Disney Cruise Line in 1998. “We have always been committed to reinvesting in our fleet and continuously making shipboard enhancements that elevate the guest experience,” said Karl Holz, president of Disney Cruise Line. “What we’re doing with the Disney Magic is yet another step forward in our commitment to delivering the absolute best family vacations at sea.” “Storytelling is at the heart of everything we do,” said Joe Lanzisero, senior creative vice president for Walt Disney Imagineering. “Walt Disney was a master storyteller and knew how to engage people’s emotions into stories. Our job is to take what we learned from Walt and apply it to the experiences on board our ships.” Upper decks The upper decks of the Disney Magic will feature new spaces for everyone to have fun in the sun and water, including more
water play areas, dynamic slides and interactive elements for the kids. On the three-story AquaDunk, guests will step inside a translucent tube and await a near-vertical launch that takes place when the floor beneath them opens like a trap door. The drop sends guests on an exhilarating ride through the translucent tube that extends 20 feet over the side of the ship for breathtaking ocean views. Guests can also enjoy the sun and water in the new AquaLab, a 1,800-square-foot interactive water playground open to kids ages 3 and up. Children under 3 can enjoy the Nephews’ Splash Zone, an interactive fun area featuring pop jets and squirting figures of Donald Duck’s nephews. o nboard dining In addition to the upper decks, new restaurants and new technology are on the menu for the restaurants onboard the Disney Magic. Animator’s Palate, one of the most popular restaurants onboard Disney Cruise Line ships, will feature a brand-new “Drawn to Magic” experience, during which the restaurant’s black and white “blank canvas” explodes into full color Second Quarter 2013 • Cruising Magazine 41