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Disney Cruises 2013

Disney Cruise Line® will sail from and make visits to new ports in 2013! Exciting new itineraries include an European cruise with visits to Venice Italy and the Greek Isles. The Port of Miami will also serve as a second home port in Florida offering Caribbean sailings.

Bookings for the new 2013 sailings begin Jan. 26, 2012. Here is a sneak peek at some of the highlights of the new schedule:

Mediterranean via Barcelona – Disney Cruises 2013

The Disney Magic® returns to Europe on June 1, 2013, with an updated Mediterranean itineraries. Guest will have a choice of a four-night option and special 12-night sailings in addition to seven-night itineraries treating guests to the best of Europe.

The new 12-night sailings visit destinations such as Venice, Italy, and Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast on one itinerary and Ephesus, Turkey and the Greek Isles including Athens, on another. Each itinerary will offer a sailing departing in June and another departing in July.

All itineraries depart from Barcelona, Spain. Rates start at $796 per person for four-night cruises, $1,015 per person for seven-night cruises and $2,244 for 12-night cruises for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

     4-night Mediterranean Getaway

• Ports: Barcelona; Nice (Villefranche), France; Palma de Mallorca, Spain
• 2013 Departure dates: Jul. 9, Aug. 6

     7-night Mediterranean Cruise

• Ports: Barcelona; Nice (Villefranche), France; Florence (La Spezia), Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Naples, Italy
• 2013 Departure dates: Jun. 1, 8, Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31

     12-night Mediterranean with Greece

• Ports: Barcelona; Nice (Villefranche), France; Florence (La Spezia), Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Mykonos, Greece; Valetta, Malta
• 2013 Departure dates: Jun. 15, Jul. 13

     12-night Mediterranean with Venice

• Ports: Barcelona; Nice (Villefranche), France; Florence (La Spezia), Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Naples, Italy; Venice, Italy (overnight); Dubrovnik, Croatia; Valetta, Malta
• 2013 Departure dates: Jun. 27, Jul. 25

Bahamas and Western Caribbean from Miami – Disney Cruises 2013

The Disney Wonder® will call Miami home from Jan. 5, 2013, to May 2, 2013. Starting off with one seven- and one six-night Caribbean sailing,  the schedule will transition to four- and five-night cruises to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean.  These four- and five-night cruises have a variety of itineraries. Ports of call may include Cozumel, Mexico; Grand Cayman; Key West; Nassau, Bahamas, and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.

Rates for four- and five-night cruises departing from Miami start at $440 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

     5-night Caribbean

• Ports: Miami, Cozumel, Castaway Cay
• 2013 Departure dates: Jan. 5, 19, Feb. 2, 16, Mar. 2, 16, 30, Apr. 13, 27

     5-night Caribbean

• Ports: Miami, Grand Cayman, Cozumel
• 2013 Departure dates: Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 11, 25, Mar. 11, 25, Apr. 8, 22

     4-night Bahamas

• Ports: Miami, Key West, Nassau, Castaway Cay
• 2013 Departure dates: Jan. 10, 24, Feb. 7, 21, Mar. 7, 21, Apr. 4, 18, May 2

The Disney Magic®, which begins sailing from Texas later in 2012, will continue to sail to the Western Caribbean from the Port of Galveston through May 2013.

Rates start at $750 per person for six-night cruises and $920 per person for eight-night cruises departing from Galveston for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

     6-night Caribbean

• Ports: Galveston, Grand Cayman, Cozumel
• 2012 Departure dates: Dec. 15 and 29
• 2013 Departure dates: Jan. 12, 26, Feb. 9, 23, Mar. 9, 23, Apr. 6, 20, May 4

     8-night Caribbean

• Ports: Galveston, Key West, Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel
• 2012 Departure dates: Dec. 21
• 2013 Departure dates: Jan. 4, 18, Feb. 1, 15, Mar. 1, 15, 29, Apr. 12, 26, May 10

Alaska from Vancouver – Disney Cruises 2013

The Disney Wonder® will sail seven-night cruises from Vancouver to Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska beginning May 27, 2013 .

These sailings include family-friendly Port Adventures that are exclusive-to-Disney and allow guests to best experience Alaska’s natural beauty and rich history. Rates for seven-night Alaska cruises departing from Vancouver start at $1,015 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

     7-night Alaska:

• Ports: Vancouver, Tracy Arm (scenic cruising through fjord), Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan
• 2013 Departure dates: May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, Sept. 2

Repositioning Cruises

The Disney Wonder® will offer three repositioning sailings in 2012-2013.

     14-Night Panama Canal Repositioning Cruise – Los Angeles to Miami

• Ports: Los Angeles, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Panama Canal, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Miami
• 2012 Departure date: Dec. 9

Caribbean and Bahamas from Port Canaveral – Disney Cruises 2013

No major changes will be made for the itineraries of the Disney Dream™ and Disney Fantasy™ in 2013.

The Disney Fantasy™ will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Caribbean itineraries – alternating eastern (St. Maarten and St. Thomas) and western (Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel). Disney Cruise Line® will add a stop to San Juan, Puerto Rico to the Eastern Caribbean sailings, Jan. – Apr. 2013. All Disney Fantasy™ itineraries include a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. Rates for seven-night Caribbean cruises on the Disney Fantasy™ start at $1,085 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

The Disney Dream™ will sail three-, four- and five-night cruises from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. Rates for three- and four-night Bahamian cruises on the Disney Dream™ start at $450 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Request a quote from your Magic Maker® and find out how a small deposit can hold your space on one of Disney Cruise Line’s® new and exciting itineraries! Where will your Disney Cruises 2013 take you?

Disneyland® Park is celebrating the year of the dragon during their Happy Lunar New Year Celebration! Taking place Jan. 20-29, guests will experience special cultural performances, unique food offerings, fun activities, and character meet-and-greet opportunities in front of “it’s a small world.” Observed within the Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures, Lunar New Year is an opportunity for families and friends to gather and wish each other good fortune and good health for the coming year.

Some highlights of the celebration include:

• Daily cultural performances include a Chinese Dragon dance troupe, lion dancers, ribbon wand dancers, Korean drummers, Vietnamese musicians and dancers, and martial artists.
• Mulan’s Chinese New Year Procession
• Character meet-and-greets with Mulan, Mushu, and Chip ‘n’ Dale dressed in festive Asian-inspired attire.
• Special food offerings including edamame, chocolate churros, eggrolls, and almond cookies.

The celebration takes place daily from 10 am to 5 pm Jan. 20-29* in front of “it’s a small world”® (weather permitting). Admission to the Disneyland® Park is required.

*On Jan. 24 and 26, offerings are limited to Character meet and greets only

This offer is no longer valid. Please click here to view all current Adventures by Disney® specials.

Receive a complimentary additional night* when you book select Adventures by Disney® departures for the following itineraries:

• Once Upon a Fairytale (Germany)
• Viva Italia (Italy)
• Bella Italia (Central Italy)

Booking Window:

Jan. 10 – Feb. 29, 2012

Travel Window:

May 20 – Dec. 22, 2012

Additional Details:

• Valid for U.S. residents only.
• This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

*Offer applies to the purchase of select departures of select Adventures by Disney itineraries at the non-discounted Regular Rate made between 1/10/12 and 2/29/12.  Complimentary additional night may occur before or after the booked departure depending on the itinerary booked. Additional night available on the following itineraries and departure dates ONLY: Viva Italia: 5/20/12; 5/28/12; 6/3/12; 6/18/12; 7/9/12; 7/29/12; 8/2/12; 8/9/12; 8/16/12; 9/2/12; 12/22/12; Bella Italia: 5/20/12; 5/28/12; 6/3/12; 6/18/12; 7/9/12; 7/29/12; 8/2/12; 8/9/12; 8/16/12; 9/2/12; 12/22/12 and Once Upon a Fairytale: 7/23/12; 8/3/12; 9/17/12. The number of additional nights allocated for this offer is limited. Regular Rates vary depending on departure date and time of booking and are subject to change. Lead guest of the booking party must travel on the land package booked. Limit one additional night per booking party. Additional night must be booked at the same time the land package is booked. Valid on new bookings only. Land packages are subject to availability. No Adventures by Disney land packages services will be included for the additional night under this offer except for transfer service to or from the airport in destination and a complimentary breakfast (as applicable). Additional night not transferable or redeemable for cash in whole or in part. Cannot be sold or transferred for commercial use.  Void where prohibited. Subject to conditions, restrictions and change without notice.  Cannot be combined with any offers or promotions. Offer valid for U.S. residents only.

Deep inside the Pangani Forest, there is an ultimate animal adventure waiting for the guests of Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Park. A special backstage tour,  Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Wild Africa Trek, gives participants an up close look at the wildlife inside the popular safari attraction.

While on their 3-hour expedition, guests will encounter wobbly swing bridges, observe hippos and Nile crocodiles from just a few feet away, and take a VIP safari across the savanna. All of this exploring is followed by a sampling of  African-inspired foods in a special reception area overlooking the savanna.

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Don’t miss out! Contact your Magic Maker® for more details on making a reservation. Pricing for this unique adventure will vary seasonally.

Please note that Guests must be ambulatory and have sufficient stamina and endurance to experience this walking and climbing adventure. Alternative offerings are available for those Guests who wish to participate in a less physical journey or a wheelchair accessible trek. Participants should weigh at least 45 lbs, but not exceed a weight limit of 290 lbs. The tour may be booked from 180 days in advance and is subject to availability. Cancellations must be made outside of 2 days prior to reservation for a full refund. Theme Park admission is not included but is required to participate in the tour.  Minimum age requirement of 8 years old. Guests ages 8-18 must be accompanied by an adult. Dates, times and availability are subject to change. Please confirm park hours on event date. Valid photo ID required for each adult. Lost or stolen vouchers will not be replaced. The tour will occur rain or shine with the exception of severe weather. 

Yesterday was a very busy and historic day for the Magic Kingdom® Park  at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. President Obama made a visit to the park to unveil a strategy that will significantly help boost tourism and travel. This visit made him only the 4th president to visit a Disney Theme Park while in office. Previous presidents include President Jimmy Carter in 1978, President Ronald Reagan in 1983 and 1985, and President George H.W. Bush in 1991.

Before starting his announcement, President Obama joked that “It’s rare that I get to do something that Sasha and Malia envy me for. Maybe they’ll actually ask me at dinner how my day went.” He also expressed that he was excited to see Mickey as it’s always nice to meet a world leader who has bigger ears than himself.

While the event was invite only, it was still a magical day for all guests at the  Walt Disney World® Resort. Extra Magic Hours were added at Epcot®, Disney’s Hollywood Studios™, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Parks. Also, a special “Rock the Night” fireworks spectacular was added to the schedule at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™.