Disney Cruising to Alaska???

[RStar]

Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

Any ideas how long the cruise would be?

It's a three hour tour.

No, wait. That's the S.S. Minnow. Sorry.

Anyway, I think if you can make it in 2011 you should go. They say that due to global warming all the earths' glaciers will be melted and gone.

[Mrs. Nesbitt]

There is no guarantee they will get approval for this. They needed to apply if they wanted any shot at doing Glacier Bay in the next ten years. These are handed out in ten year increments. Chances are it will be 2012 or beyond if they get approval. Holland America, Princess and some of the other cruise lines have higher priority as they have been going there longer and have well established land operations.

Disney's 2010 sailings will be made available OCT 7, 2008

[Disneyphile]

Some friends of ours and we plan on cruising with DCL every year to two years, so no matter when it happens or where it goes, we'll always be there.

We love our Magic!

[Disneyphile]

So, the Magic is now in dry dock for the next three weeks, and will be receiving these upgrades, among others, according to this article:

• Swivel arm-mounted 22" LCD televisions in all staterooms
• New "Fantasia" themed splash area at the Mickey pool
• Waterfalls from the two spas at the Cove Pool

[Chernabog]

Ooooooooh I wanna play in the splash area at the Mickey pool! Oh.. wait

[innerSpaceman]

That's ok, I want to, too. And we're both short enough to pass.









or did you mean something else entirely?

[Chernabog]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

or did you mean something else entirely?

Haha it was irony, not a euphemism. I saw on a few occasions the HazMat team in the kiddie Mickey pool, and no I am not kidding about that.

[Disneyphile]

Originally Posted by Chernabog

Haha it was irony, not a euphemism. I saw on a few occasions the HazMat team in the kiddie Mickey pool, and no I am not kidding about that.

They're not HazMat. All the ship's maintenance crew wear yellow jumpsuits, even the painters. But, they are constantly draining that pool and cleaning it because somebody's befouled it.

Here's an article that gives more detail about the upgrades:

CELEBRATION, Fla. – An exciting collection of enhancements awaits the Disney Magic as the ship heads into dry dock Sept. 6-24, 2008. The 2,700 passenger cruise ship will undergo a series of upgrades for guests of all ages.

Here is a glimpse at what’s in store:


Indulgence and Relaxation
Quiet Cove, the serene pool retreat reserved for the enjoyment of adults, will undergo a makeover including upgrades to Cove Café, the pool and the deck area. Cove Café, the ship’s sophisticated coffee lounge, will incorporate a new seating area with plush, comfortable chairs providing the perfect venue to relax while sipping a cup of gourmet coffee. Meanwhile, the adult pool will be outfitted with soothing, cascading waterfalls from the two hot tubs. Teak deck and lounge chairs with plush cushions will line the pool, creating an inviting, stylish ambiance in line with the Vista Spa and Salon.

Fun for the Little Ones
The Oceaneer Club, a Neverland-themed play space for 3-7 year olds, and the Oceaneer Lab, a whacky and interactive laboratory exclusively for 8-12 year olds, will be enhanced with new registration areas that make the check-in process more efficient and hassle-free. This sets the stage for incorporating Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in the youth activity areas later this year, which will further enhance and streamline the check-in process. The technology uses RFID tags embedded on wristbands, allowing children to simply tap a sensor to check in and out of the clubs.
Even the youngest cruisers will have a splashtacular time in “Mickey’s Splash Zone,” a new toddler water playground inspired by Fantasia’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice. This 385-square-foot extension to the Mickey Pool on deck 9 will feature star- and moon-shaped interactive fountains, a soft play surface and whimsical splash zones; creating an inviting environment for children not yet toilet trained and in swim diapers.

New Conveniences
The guest staterooms onboard the Disney Magic are receiving an infusion of technology with the installation of flat-screen LCD television sets. The new 22-inch units will be mounted on a swivel arm to allow easy viewing from multiple locations within the stateroom.

[Disneyphile]

DCL is making announcements for 2010 itineraries on October 7th.

Rumor has it... Baltic Sea baby!!! (The Magic is listed on port schedules for Copenhagen, etc.)

Me thinks they might be "testing the waters" for Alaska???

Oooooh, I love the thought of the Magic with some fjords in the background.

That would also mean another TransAtlantic too.

Yeah, I need to score a huge contract like NOW.

[Disneyphile]

For those of you not following the D23 Expo thread:

DCL is cruising to Alaska in the summers, starting 2011! It has been confirmed. Prices will start at just $949.

The Wonder will be permanently based out of Los Angeles, after passing through the Panama Canal in January of 2011. 7-night Mexican Riviera cruises will start at just $649.

Ken and I are moving our current placeholder reservation to the Panama Canal transit to bring her home!

We're also planning our first Alaska sailing too.

The Wonder is the sister ship to the Magic, identical in structure, but with slightly different interior decor.

Reservations for the 2011 sailings begin September 28th of this year.

With that knowledge, it really gives me motivation to clear out and sell unnecessary clutter and make some crafts to raise the funds. And, with the affordable price point, it's totally doable!