It’s official!  Disney Cruise Line® is counting down to the launch of the newest ship in the fleet.  On January 8, Disney Fantasy floated out of the enclosed building dock at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.  In about two weeks, the ship will convey down the River Ems to the North Sea for the start of sea trials.  More milestones will follow, concluding with the ship’s maiden voyage on March 31, 2012.

Keep watching for more Disney Fantasy updates in the weeks ahead!

On the new Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship, entertainment is designed to charm and bedazzle the entire family. Guests delight to some of the most elaborate original musicals presented at sea, over-the-top deck parties and, bursting above it all, the largest fireworks spectacular aboard a cruise ship.

A new ship means new main stage entertainment, at the Walt Disney Theatre, and “Wishes” is a spectacular production debuting on the Disney Fantasy. This signature show is a 45-minute musical journey about three best friends who discover the secret to being a grown-up is staying connected to their inner child.

An enchanting world with a cavalcade of Disney characters, full-scale production numbers and special effects bring excitement to the stage as the cast of “Wishes” performs original songs and classic Disney tunes with a contemporary twist. Notable moments include:

• In an over-the-top musical comedy number, the song “I’ve Got a Dream” from “Tangled” sets the scene with Rapunzel, Flynn Rider and a tavern full of hilarious thugs.
• In “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride,” the stage fills with giant windsurfing sails, kites and surf boards, as performers ride a surfboards, flying atop a giant blue wave silk.
• King Louie and the Monkeys perform a high-energy swing band version of “I Wanna Be Like You” from the Jungle Book.

The new Disney Fantasy is settling into Port Canaveral, Florida this Spring.

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At AquaLab on the Disney Fantasy, families can frolic among pop jets, geysers and bubblers in this fun and fanciful water play area. Located near the entrance to the AquaDuck water coaster on deck 12, AquaLab features a variety of water “experiments” designed to drench the whole family. By turning wheels and moving levers at three wacky aqua stations guests “control” the speed and temperature of AquaDuck. At a leaky wall, kids cover holes in squirting and spurting pipes with their hands. In another area, water leaks and sprays from the Ducky Dinghy, suspended overhead.

If you are a Disney World Food Expert in snacks, restaurants, Disney Dining Plan, or more…we are looking for you!

We are looking for the MouseDine Experts in the areas of Disney World Snacks, Disney World Sit Down Restaurants, Disney World Counter Service Restaurants, Disney Cooking at Home, Disney Cruise Dining, Disneyland Sit Down Restaurants, Disneyland Snacks, and Disneyland Counter Service Restaurants.

If you are an expert in one of these areas, email us your bio to questions@mousedine.com.  We will select the best of the best in these areas.  You will receive a special badge for your blog or website, as our Food Expert.  You will also be our Food Expert writing about your specialty on MouseDine.

Several of our agents just got back from an amazing Alaska Cruise.  After taking lots and lots of cruises, this destination was one of my favorites with stops in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and even the beautiful Tracy Arm Fjord.  The scenery, wildlife, and even the locals made this cruise an incredible Alaska Adventure.

If you love Disney and have always wanted to try an Alaska Cruise, you may want to think about taking a 2012 Disney Cruise to Alaska.

Here is an incredible time-lapse video of a Disney Cruise to Alaska.

For more information or to book your Disney Cruise to Alaska, contact our Disney Experts at Destinations in Florida Travel.

Bon Voyage! Kids 17 and under sail FREE when traveling with two regular priced guests on the Disney Mexican Rivera Cruise.  This discount is in the verandah stateroom in Categories 4A-6A on most Mexican Riviera sailings Oct. 30 - Dec. 18, 2011. Government Taxes and Fees not included.  This cruise is the 7-Night and 8-Night Disney Cruise vacations.  Call us at 877-918-8941 or visit us at Disney Cruises for more information.

For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line® will set sail from three new ports in 2012 – New York, Seattle and Galveston – making the Disney family cruise vacation more accessible around the country. There are also more itinerary choices than ever before, including one special voyage to Hawai‘i.

As an exclusive benefit to our guests who are Disney Cruise Line Platinum/Gold Castaway Club Members, bookings will open via phone at 8 a.m. EDT on Thursday, April 7, 2011. All other guests we can start booking at 8 a.m. EDT on Friday, April 8, 2011.  Call us at 877-918-8941 to book.

New York Disney Cruise Line Sailings

Beginning May 25, 2012, the Disney Magic® will sail a total of 20 cruises from New York.

• 8-night Bahamian cruises include a day at Disney’s Castaway Cay and a stop at Port Canaveral, gateway to the Walt Disney World® Resort. As part of this itinerary, you will receive a one-day Park Hopper® Ticket and roundtrip transportation between the ship and resort.
• 5-night Canadian/New England cruises will visit Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Saint John, New Brunswick.
• 2-night cruises are perfect for guests looking for a quick getaway at sea over a weekend.

Seattle Disney Cruise Line Sailings

Beginning May 28, 2012, the Disney Wonder® will sail a total of 14 cruises to Alaska from the Port of Seattle, Wash.

• 7-night Alaskan cruises will call on Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan plus Victoria, British Columbia.

Galveston Disney Cruise Line Sailings

Beginning Sept. 22, 2012, the Disney Magic will sail 12 cruises from the Port of Galveston, Texas.

• 7-night Western Caribbean cruises will visit Costa Maya and Cozumel in Mexico, as well as Grand Cayman.

Los Angeles Disney Cruise Line Sailings

In addition to 7-night Mexican Riviera cruises, the Disney Wonder will set sail on Disney’s first-ever voyage to Hawai‘i on April 29, 2012.

• 15-night Hawaiian cruise departs from the Port of Los Angeles and includes stops at Hilo; Kahului, Maui; Honolulu, Oahu; Nawiliwili, Kauai and Ensenada, Mexico.
• 7-night Pacific Coast cruises will call on San Francisco, San Diego and Ensenada, Mexico.

The Disney Dream™ will continue to sail 3-, 4- and 5-night Bahamian cruises. The new Disney Fantasy™ will offer Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, beginning with the maiden voyage on March 31, 2012. Sail dates for both ships are now available through December 2012.

For more information about booking your 2012 Disney Cruise Line vacation, call us at 877-918-8941 or visit us online.

Set a course for the last frontier! As part of each Alaska Disney Cruise itinerary, you will experience breathtaking scenery, an abundance of wildlife and the rich history and customs of Alaska’s native culture. Combined with unparalleled Disney quality and service, one-of-a-kind entertainment, immersive experiences plus favorite Disney Characters, it’s a vacation experience that every member of the family will feel was created especially for you.

For a limited time, sail on the 7-Night Alaska Disney Cruise and kids 17 and under sail for free.  This special discount is available on select cruises from May 3-24, 2011.  Children sail free with two full-fare guests in the same stateroom.

For more details about the kids sail free promotion on the Disney Cruise, contact our agents at Destinations in Florida Travel.

Yesterday, we got the exciting opportunity to take a sneak peek of the new Disney Dream.  This ship was incredible!  Some of my favorites include the Oceaneer Club and Lab, the AquaDuck waterslide, and the Inside Staterooms with the virtual portholes.  Come with us as we take you on the tour the new Disney Dream cruise ship. Subscribe to our videos to get the latest from the Disney Dream.

For a limited time, book your January and February cruise on the Disney Dream and get a free $200 shipboard credit.  Contact our agents at Destinations in Florida Travel for details.

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We are so excited that several of our agents at Destinations in Florida Travel get to take a sneak peek tour of the new Disney Dream tomorrow.  We will take lots of pictures and video of the Disney Dream for our guests, but you can follow us live through Twitter.  Our agents will be taking lots of pictures and tweeting lots of updates (in real time).  If you are on Twitter, you can follow up at @wdwfan.

We look forward to sharing the excitement of the Disney Dream Cruise Ship!