Disney Cruise Line

Taking cue from the successes of the new Disney Fantasy and the Disney Dream ships, the Disney Cruise Line will be holding its first ever "reimagineering" refurbishment during the Disney Magic's dry dock from Sept. 7 through Oct. 10, 2013.

Changes include the introduction of a new AquaDunk water slide area, the popular Aqua Lab water play area, new themes in the Oceaneer Clubs, plus redesigns and refurbishment of major areas including the atrium lobby and restaurants such as Palo.

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Disney Cruise Line hosted local port officials and community leaders onboard the 2,700 passenger Disney Wonder for a plaque exchange ceremony last week. These ceremonies are a maritime tradition and an opportunity for the Captain and the ship’s officers to celebrate the inaugural call on a new port, as well as for local officials and leaders to welcome the ship and guests to the community.

This is the first time a Disney ship will have a regional homeport in southern Florida, allowing families from this area to take advantage of departing from a port close to their own backyard.

With Christmas over you might still be recovering from a food coma but on the Disney Cruise Line there's a variety of options for vacationers determined to remain “shipshape.” Taking a cruise does not have to be a vacation from a fitness routine and so there's plenty of activities on-board to keep active.

Disney Cruise Line Captain Thord Haugen and his shipboard officers will host local port officials and community leaders aboard the 2,700-passenger Disney Wonder for a plaque exchange ceremony in celebration of the inaugural call on Costa Maya, in accordance with maritime tradition.

Although other Disney ships have visited Costa Maya previously, it is a port of call for the first time for the Disney Wonder, as the ship repositions to its new regional homeport in Miami.

After the Disney Wonder departs Costa Maya, the ship will sail to Miami to begin a new series of itineraries. This is the first time a Disney ship will have a regional homeport in Southern Florida, allowing families from this area to take advantage of departing from a port close to their own backyard.

Disney Cruise Line recently hosted local port officials and community leaders onboard the 2,700 passenger Disney Wonder for a plaque exchange ceremony. These ceremonies are a maritime tradition and an opportunity for the Captain and the ship’s officers to celebrate the inaugural call on a new port, as well as for local officials and leaders to welcome the ship and guests to the community.

The Port of Cartagena greeted the guests and crew members of the Disney Wonder with traditional music, folkloric dancing and an offering of mixed tropical fruit, as a symbol of hospitality.

U.S. Military Personnel and Florida Residents have the ability to experience a Disney cruise vacation with discounted rates on select sailing dates. Rates for military start as low as $80 per night on 4-night cruises and $55 per night on 14-night cruises.

Proof of Florida resident is required for at least one adult member on the reservation within 48
hours of booking.

Space is very limited as the discounted rate is only offered for a maximum of 50 staterooms per cruise. As of press time there are 12 sailing dates available now through January. More sailing dates will likely become available although that is not guaranteed.

More details after the jump!