This morning, Disney Cruise Lineยฎ announced some great enhancements coming to the Disney Magicยฎ. After completing a dry dock Sep. 7-Oct. 10, 2013, the Disney Magicยฎ will relaunch with exciting reimagined areas and new spaces!

Here is a brief summary of what’s to come:

New Splashes on the Upper Decks:

  • AquaDunk – a new thrill slide with a near-vertical launch
  • AquaLab – new interactive water playground and pool
  • Nephewsโ€™ Splash Zone – new water play area for infants and toddlers

Areas designed with Kids and Teens in mind:

  • Disneyโ€™s Oceaneer Club – a completely reimagined Youth Activity center for ages 3 to 12 with 4 themed areas:
    • Marvelโ€™s Avengers Academy – the first time Marvel Super Heros have appeared on Disney Cruise Lineยฎ
    • Andyโ€™s Room
    • Pixie Hollow
    • Mickey Mouse Club
  • Disneyโ€™s Oceaneer Lab – will be rethemed as well
  • Itโ€™s a Small World Nursery – devoted to young sailors ages 3 months to 3 years, it will replace Flounder’s Reefย on Deck 5.
  • Chill Spa – a new experience for teens (ages 13-17) located inside Senses Spa & Salonย (formerly Vista Spa & Salon)

And We Can’t Forget About The Adults:

  • After Hours – will be the newly rethemed nighttime entertainment district replacing Beat Street. It will consist of three rethemed areas:
    • Fathoms – a new nightclub replacing Rockinโ€™ Bar D
    • Keys – a piano lounge replacing Sessions
    • Oโ€™Gills – an Irish pub and sports bar replacing Diversions
  • Senses Spa & Salon will replace the exisitng Vista Spa & Salon on Deck 9
  • Palo – the popular adult-only specialty restaurant will receive a makeover to their dining room

Disney Family Dining:

  • Cariocaโ€™s – a new themed restaurant replacing Parrot Cay
  • Animatorโ€™s Palate –ย will add the popular โ€œAnimation Magicโ€ show from the Disney Fantasyยฎ along with a new “Drawn to Magic” show.
  • Cabanas – will replace Topsider Buffet

But Wait, There’s More:

  • Atrium Lobby – will be redesigned
  • D Lounge – will replace the existing Studio Sea family lounge
  • Guest Staterooms and suites will be redesigned

As you can see, there are a lot of changes coming for the Disney Magicยฎ. Be sure to check back later as we bring you more details and photos! But in the meantime, enjoy this video overview of the upcoming changes: