Disney Magic called Southampton on Sunday as the cruise ship prepares to sail British staycations for British residents this summer. Southampton is one of four home ports, along with Liverpool, Newcastle and London Tilbury. Limited-time sailings here allow guests to experience the magic of Disney Cruise Line close to home.
Disney Magic Cruise ships will begin July 15, 2021 with mostly two- and three-night sailings and limited four-night round-trip sailings from Liverpool, Southampton, Newcastle and London Tilbury. Each voyage will entertain the whole family. Bringing legendary service and dazzling entertainment to children of all ages. Favorite Disney stories, characters and entertainment during this special “Disney Magic at Sea” cruise, including a celebration with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends, Frozen fun with Anna, Elsa and Olaf, and epic It is vividly realized. Meet Marvel's greatest superheroes. Guests will cherish special moments with their beloved Disney friends, from taking physically distanced photos with Captain Mickey to enjoying royal walks with Disney Princesses or meeting their favorite Toy Story friends. West End-quality stage shows will captivate guests of all ages in the elegant Walt Disney Theatre, while onboard dining will take them on a culinary adventure. With breakfast, lunch, dinner and 24-hour room service all included, guests can sample exquisite delicacies in lavish themed restaurants and enjoy interactive storytelling, in addition to casual and upscale dining options.
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Disney Magic Fun Facts
- Disney ships are painted in Mickey Mouse-inspired colors. It has a black hull, white superstructure, yellow trim, and two giant red funnels, each featuring the Disney Cruise Line Mickey Mouse logo.
- Disney Cruise Line was the first cruise line to use yellow lifeboats instead of the traditional orange lifeboats. Disney received special permission from the U.S. Coast Guard to paint the lifeboats yellow to maintain the ship's special color theme.
- The Disney Magic was created in two parts, separated by 100 miles! Parts of the ship were built in Ancona, Italy, then towed 100 miles to meet the stern in Marghera (just outside Venice), where they were perfectly joined and welded.
- Disney Cruise Line ships use the iconic first seven notes of the “When You Wish Upon a Star” song melody as their horn signals.
- Disney ships are the only cruise ships to have five captains: Captain Mickey, Captain Minnie, Captain Hook, and Captain Jack Sparrow.
- At 964 feet long, Disney Magic is longer than Main Street USA at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
- The Disney Magic's anchor weighs 28,200 pounds, which is equivalent to three full-grown elephants.
- 70% of Disney Magic rooms have ocean views. 60% of them have private verandas.
- In a first for the cruise industry, most of the staterooms on Disney ships feature a split “tub/shower” design, giving families the convenience of having a vanity and tub/shower in one room and a sink and toilet in a separate room.
- Disney Magic interiors are in an Art Deco style, characterized by geometric designs and bold, monochromatic colors.
- All Disney Cruise Line ships feature atrium lobby statues commemorating classic Disney characters. Mickey gracefully leads the Disney Magic
- The Buena Vista Theater's décor was designed to mimic the elegant movie theaters of the 1920s and 1930s, a time when Walt Disney was producing the first animated Mickey Mouse films.
- Disney, a leader in family entertainment, is the only cruise line company to feature first-run feature films, including 3D films. The film is released at sea the same day it is released on land.
- As ships built for family cruises, Disney cruise ships boast almost an entire space dedicated to children's activities for each age group.
- Each Disney ship has a dedicated environmental officer onboard who oversees all environmental systems and procedures, along with ship recycling, waste minimization and water reclamation efforts.
- Disney Cruise Line made history as the first cruise line to utilize an innovative hull coating that is 100% non-toxic to the marine environment and effective in increasing fuel efficiency. The coating helps reduce the ship's surface resistance in the water, reducing the need for propulsion as the ship glides through the sea.
Disney Cruise Line has implemented multi-layered health and safety measures taking into account guidance from the UK government, health authorities and medical experts. This includes full COVID-19 vaccinations for adults, COVID-19 testing, health screenings, face coverings, reduced guest capacity, physical distancing, and increased cleaning. Guests can also enjoy peace of mind when booking a Disney Magic at Sea UK holiday sailing this summer, with flexible options to change or cancel.
Book online at www.Disneycruise.co.uk.
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