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Top 5 Kid Activities on Disney Cruise Line

Just yesterday we told you how Disney Cruise Line® received top ratings in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2012 Reader SurveyDisney Cruise Line’s® strong focus on activities help make their sailings among the most popular in the industry.

Take a look at this video showcasing the Top 5 Kid Activities on a Disney Cruise Line® ship.

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Disney Magic Earns #1 Rating

Disney Cruise LineCondé Nast Traveler, one of the world’s premier travel magazines, recently announced the winners of their 2012 “Top 100 Cruise Ships in the World” survey. In the Large Cruise Ship category, Disney Cruise Line® received top ratings!

The Disney Magic®, Disney Cruise Line’s® first ship which debuted in 1998, was ranked No. 1.  The 2,700 passenger ship also earned top honors for both “shore excursions” and “crew/service” categories. The Disney Dream™ and Disney Wonder® tied for second place in the Large Cruise Ship category. The Disney Dream™ was also awarded for with having the best “activities/facilities.”

Disney Cruise Line’s® newest ship, Disney Fantasy™, will sail its maiden voyage on March 31, 2012. Guests can experience Disney Cruise Line’s® top-rated service while sailing one of their varied itineraries. Click here to start planning your next Disney Cruise.

By |2017-06-27T10:23:30-05:00February 5th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

Disney Magic Earns #1 Rating

Disney Cruise LineCondé Nast Traveler, one of the world’s premier travel magazines, recently announced the winners of their 2012 “Top 100 Cruise Ships in the World” survey. In the Large Cruise Ship category, Disney Cruise Line® received top ratings!

The Disney Magic®, Disney Cruise Line’s® first ship which debuted in 1998, was ranked No. 1.  The 2,700 passenger ship also earned top honors for both “shore excursions” and “crew/service” categories. The Disney Dream™ and Disney Wonder® tied for second place in the Large Cruise Ship category. The Disney Dream™ was also awarded for with having the best “activities/facilities.”

Disney Cruise Line’s® newest ship, Disney Fantasy™, will sail its maiden voyage on March 31, 2012. Guests can experience Disney Cruise Line’s® top-rated service while sailing one of their varied itineraries. Click here to start planning your next Disney Cruise.

Root for the Home Team

Atlanta Braves Spring TrainingWith one major sport ending tomorrow with the Super Bowl, that means the start of Major League Baseball is right around the corner.

Spring Training for Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves will return to the Walt Disney World® Resort for the 15th consecutive year. With their sights set on the World Series, the Braves will start their journey at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex’s Champion Stadium. Their Spring Training of 18 games runs Mar. 3 – Apr. 2, 2012. Contact your Magic Maker for more details.

2012 Atlanta Braves Spring Training Schedule
Champion Stadium – ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex 

Sat., Mar. 3 Detroit Tigers 1:05 PM
Tues., Mar. 6 Washington Nationals 1:05 PM
Fri., Mar. 9 New York Mets *SS 1:05 PM
Sat., Mar. 10 New York Yankees 1:05 PM
Sun., Mar. 11 Toronto Blue Jays *SS 1:05 PM
Wed., Mar. 14 Washington Nationals 6:05 PM
Fri., Mar. 16 Houston Astros 6:05 PM
Sat., Mar. 17 Toronto Blue Jays *SS 1:05 PM
Sun., Mar. 18 Baltimore Orioles 1:05 PM
Mon., Mar. 19 St Louis Cardinals 1:05 PM
Thurs., Mar. 22 Miami Marlins 1:05 PM
Fri., Mar. 23 New York Mets 1:05 PM
Sun., Mar. 25 Houston Astros 1:05 PM
Wed., Mar. 28 New York Yankees 1:05 PM
Fri., Mar. 30 Houston Astros *SS 6:05 PM
Sat., Mar. 31 Detroit Tigers 1:05 PM
Sun., Apr. 1 Philadelphia Phillies 1:05 PM
Mon., Apr. 2 New York Mets 12:00 PM

Root for the Home Team

Atlanta Braves Spring TrainingWith one major sport ending tomorrow with the Super Bowl, that means the start of Major League Baseball is right around the corner.

Spring Training for Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves will return to the Walt Disney World® Resort for the 15th consecutive year. With their sights set on the World Series, the Braves will start their journey at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex’s Champion Stadium. Their Spring Training of 18 games runs Mar. 3 – Apr. 2, 2012. Contact your Magic Maker for more details.

2012 Atlanta Braves Spring Training Schedule
Champion Stadium – ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex 

Sat., Mar. 3 Detroit Tigers 1:05 PM
Tues., Mar. 6 Washington Nationals 1:05 PM
Fri., Mar. 9 New York Mets *SS 1:05 PM
Sat., Mar. 10 New York Yankees 1:05 PM
Sun., Mar. 11 Toronto Blue Jays *SS 1:05 PM
Wed., Mar. 14 Washington Nationals 6:05 PM
Fri., Mar. 16 Houston Astros 6:05 PM
Sat., Mar. 17 Toronto Blue Jays *SS 1:05 PM
Sun., Mar. 18 Baltimore Orioles 1:05 PM
Mon., Mar. 19 St Louis Cardinals 1:05 PM
Thurs., Mar. 22 Miami Marlins 1:05 PM
Fri., Mar. 23 New York Mets 1:05 PM
Sun., Mar. 25 Houston Astros 1:05 PM
Wed., Mar. 28 New York Yankees 1:05 PM
Fri., Mar. 30 Houston Astros *SS 6:05 PM
Sat., Mar. 31 Detroit Tigers 1:05 PM
Sun., Apr. 1 Philadelphia Phillies 1:05 PM
Mon., Apr. 2 New York Mets 12:00 PM

By |2017-06-27T10:23:31-05:00February 4th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

This Recipe is Sure to Score on Superbowl Sunday!

ESPN Zone Spinach and Artichoke DipOther than being at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, I can’t think of a better place to catch Sunday’s Super Bowl than at the ESPN Zone® Restaurant at the Disneyland® Resort’s Downtown Disney® District. With over 120 HDTVs – including one that measures 16 feet – you are guaranteed to not miss a second of the game! While there is no promise that your team will win, you can bet on no one walking out hungry!

Can’t make it to the ESPN Zone®? No worries. Here is a recipe for one of their fan’s favorites!

Spinach and Artichoke Dip – ESPN Zone®

Makes 8 cups

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups whole or 2% milk
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco
8-ounce package cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened
2 1/2 (10-ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 (14.5-ounce) cans quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella
Tortilla chips, carrot and celery sticks, garlic bread, for serving

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté 2 minutes.
  3. Add flour; cook for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in cream and milk, then bring to simmer, whisking often until sauce is thick and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Add white pepper and Parmesan, stirring until well incorporated. Remove from heat. Add salt, pepper, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Mix well.
  5. Fold in cream cheese, stirring well until cream cheese is completely incorporated. Add spinach, stirring to combine. Add artichoke hearts, stirring gently so as not to break up the artichokes.
  6. Pour mixture into a 9×9-inch baking dish and sprinkle mozzarella evenly on top.
  7. Bake 15 minutes, or until cheese on top is completely melted and bubbling.
  8. Serve hot with tortilla chips, carrot and celery sticks, and/or garlic bread.
By |2017-06-27T10:23:31-05:00February 3rd, 2012|Categories: Disney News, Disneyland News|0 Comments
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