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Disney Cruise Line (DCL) has officially announced its second season of “magical” sailings in Australia (CW 15 Mar).
Returning in Oct 2024, ‘Disney Magic at Sea’ will cruise in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific through to Feb 2025.
The season will sail from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane on board Disney Wonder (pictured). It will include a new seven-night cruise, with sailings as short as two nights, and select calls at Hobart, Eden, Auckland, and Noumea.
The new season of Disney Magic at Sea cruises will open for booking from 27 Jun. Senior Vice President & General
Manager Sharon Siskie said the cruise line was thrilled by the response to its inaugural sailings in Australia (CW 28 Sep 2022).
“We look forward to bringing the magic of Disney to this beautiful part of the world as we welcome both returning guests and those who are new to our special brand of family cruising,” she said. The season will see cruisers meet friends from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars.
They will also watch as their favourite stories come to life in Broadway-style shows at the Walt Disney Theatre, including Frozen: A Musical Spectacular. Exclusive to Wonder is Tiana’s Place restaurant, which treats guests to New Orleans inspired cuisine and live music entertainment, and offers passengers the opportunity to meet Princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog.
The announcement follows the incredible response to Disney’s inaugural Australia season, which will commence in October.
Indications from Disney is that prices for a 3-night ex Auckland sailing will start as listed below (based on double stateroom, per person excluding gratuities).
Inside Stateroom: from NZD $1329 per person
Ocean View Stateroom: from NZD $1449 per person
Ocean View with Verandah: from NZD $1695 per person
Concierge Stateroom with Verandah: from NZD $3245 per person
Prices are indicative only, these will likely vary for each sailing and do not include gratuities.
2-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Auckland roundtrip, departs 2 December 2024: Soak up a sun-splashed holiday at sea on a round-trip sailing from Auckland. Explore all the magic on board from Broadway-style shows and imaginative kids clubs to thrilling waterslides and immersive dining experiences featuring some of your favourite Disney Characters. Price from NZ$1,804pp.
3-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Auckland roundtrip, departs 29 November 2024: Take off on a fun and relaxing holiday at sea aboard the Disney Wonder. From sparkling pools and water slides to Broadway-quality shows, imaginative kids clubs and adult-exclusive recreation, there’s something for everyone in the family. Price from NZ$2,685pp.
4-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Auckland ending in Sydney, departs 17 December 2024: Set sail on an enchanting voyage from Auckland to Sydney. Spend 3 fabulous days at sea enjoying world-class amenities and world-famous Disney entertainment—from Character encounters to Broadway-style shows. Indulge in gourmet dining, take a plunge in freshwater pools and explore immersive recreational spaces for the whole family. Price from NZ$2,726pp.
4-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Auckland roundtrip, departs 4 December and 13 December 2024: Heartwarming magic and larger-than-life thrills are yours to enjoy on this round-trip voyage from Auckland. Make lasting memories as you relax poolside, meet beloved Disney Characters, take in spectacular live shows, savor world-class dining and more. Price from $3,446pp.
5-Night Disney Magic at Sea Cruise from Auckland roundtrip, departs 8 December 2024: Delight in 5 nights of Disney magic on this round-trip voyage from Auckland. Make new memories every day as you meet beloved Disney Characters, experience Broadway-style shows, savor world-class dining and so much more aboard the Disney Wonder. Price from $4,230pp.
* Price in NZD, per person twin share, inside stateroom, correct at 22 June, but subject to availability at time of booking, including taxes, fees and port expenses.
Disney Wonder is reminiscent of transatlantic liners, with exterior colours giving a nod to Mickey Mouse. Inside, an art nouveau feel carries throughout common areas. Disney Character touches add more magic to the ship as Steamboat WIllie graces the fillagree on the bow and Donald Duck and his nephew Huey adorn the stern.
Length: 294 metres with 11 passenger decks, 875 staterooms that carries 2,713 passengers.
Stateroom Categories: Inside, Oceanview, Verandah and Concierge
Concierge Rooms: Family Oceanview with Verandah; 1 or 2 bedoom suites with Verandah & Royal Suites with Verandah
Amenities & Bedding:
Queen beds in all non-concierge staterooms
Staterooms sleep 3-5 guests
Split bathroom in most staterooms
Elevated bedframe for luggage storage and ample closet space
138 connecting staterooms
Concierge Offerings:
Dedicated check-in desk and priority boarding
Access to dedicated lounge on Deck 10 featuring complimentary food and beverages throughout the day and an evening cocktail event
Access to pre-reserving services at 130 days prior to travel when paid in full
Family Fun together: A Disney cruise brings families together to create long-lasting memories with Broadway-quality shows, fireworks at sea, and the chance to see popular Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars Characters!
Relaxation for Adults: From sun-up to well past sun-up to well past sundown, adults can escape to exclusive locations and experiences that include fine dining; cocktail and wine tastings; dancing; a serene, adults-only pool; and a spa.
Spaces Just for Kids: Spectacular Disney-themed entertainment and unique activities keep kids having fun in youth Counsellors. Tweens and teens also have exclusive spaces to relax and call their own.
So Much Included: With Disney entertainment exclusive to each ship, cool kids' clubs included in the fare, imaginative dining for every taste, and spacious staterooms, a Disney Cruise Line holiday offers fun and relaxation for everyone.
Booking Questions:
What payment is required for booking?
Deposits are due within 7 days of receiving invoice. Deposit amounts and final payment terms will vary depending on the stateroom category and will be communicated at time of booking. Some staterooms, such as Concierge, have special conditions, so it's best to check this with your preferred wholesale cruise partner for this information, as well as details on Disney Cruise Line’s cancellation policy.
If this product sells out, will there be a waitlist available?
At this time, a waitlist is only available for concierge staterooms.
General Questions:
Are gratuities included? If not, how much are they?
Gratuities are not included in the stateroom price. We recommend a gratuity amount of $14.50 per night, per stateroom Guest, including infants and children—which will be dispersed to the Crew Members who serve our guests daily in the rotational dining restaurants and each stateroom. Guests staying in Concierge Staterooms and Suites are recommended a gratuity amount of $15.50 per night, per stateroom Guest.
The optional gratuity amounts for the assigned stateroom host and dining servers will be automatically added to the onboard cruise folio on Embarkation Day. Optional gratuities can be adjusted or removed before the end of the cruise.
Do you need a passport to be able to sail with Disney Magic at Sea?
For round-trip cruises visiting Australia or New Zealand, an ID card is the minimum accepted form of ID for citizens of those countries. Citizens of other countries, including children, are required to bring a valid passport for these sailings. Guests sailing on repositioning cruises are also required to bring a valid passport. Our guidelines are based on government regulations, which are subject to change at any time. It is the responsibility of each guest to ensure that they have all the proper documentation to board the ship and enter each of the countries on their cruise itinerary. Guests without proper documentation will be denied boarding.
When does online check-in open for guests booked on an upcoming sailing?
Online check-in opens for guests 30 days prior to sailing once the reservation is paid in full.
When does the cruise documentation get sent out?
Guests will receive Luggage Tags and other details prior to sailing
Children/Youth Questions:
What is the minimum age for sailings?
Guests must be at least 6 months old to participate in the Disney Magic at Sea Sailings in Australia and New Zealand. For the repositioning cruises, guests are required to be 12 months or older.
What are the Kids Clubs ages?
At Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab, children 3 to 12 years old can interact with Disney characters as they explore multi-themed magical lands or play and learn through imaginative themed activities and games. Tweens ages 11 to 14 will have a blast playing games, watching movies and engaging in creative activities with other cruisers at Edge. Older teens, ages 14 to 17, can visit Vibe, teens-exclusive space, chill out, listen to music, watch TV, play group games and more with cruisers their age.
What about Kids Clubs for Guests under 3?
For children under the age of 3, and those who are not toilet trained, ‘it’s a small world” nursery is available for an additional cost. Because space at “it’s a small world” nursery! is extremely limited, guests are encouraged to book their child’s stay as early as possible.
Advance reservations are required and can be made online:
Up to 120 days ahead for Concierge and Platinum Castaway Club Guests
Up to 105 days ahead for Gold Castaway Club Guests
Up to 90 days ahead for Silver Castaway Club Guests
Up to 75 days ahead for all other Guests
Is there limited availability for children on each sailing?
Yes, there is a limit to how many children are permitted on each sailing. What is the minimum age for young adults booking their own Stateroom?
Guests must be 18 years or older to travel without a parent or guardian. Minors under the age of 18 not traveling with a parent or guardian must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older in the same Stateroom. A minor authorization form is also required, which can be obtained here.
Can the verandahs be locked?
Yes, all verandah doors have a lock located at the top of the sliding glass door.
Do you have to pre-book the kids clubs?
Guests can pre-register their child online for Disney’s Oceaneer Lab and Disney’s Oceaneer Lab or they can register once onboard the ship. Advance registration is required for “it’s a small world” nursery.
Do you provide cots for infants?
Cots are not provided, but guests can request a pack’n’play for their stateroom, subject to availability.
Dining Questions:
With the rotational dining, if Guests are on a 2-night cruise, do they get to select which of the restaurants they will dine in?
Guests will receive their restaurant schedule and table number upon arrival for their cruise by checking the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App. Rotational dining is the Disney Cruise Line way of making sure that all Guests get to enjoy each of the themed dining venues while on board. Breakfast and lunch are also served in main dining rooms, with operating hours indicated within the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App on board.
How do you make a special dietary request?
Disney Cruise Line offers gluten-free, vegetarian, no-sugar-added, dairy-free and lighter-note offerings on our table-service restaurant menus. Please let your personal wait staff know on the first night of your sailing if you have any special dietary requests or foods you would like to avoid so they can accommodate your request throughout your cruise. Dietary requests notated on your reservation will not be automatically applied at our quick-service meal locations or through in-room dining so please let those locations know if you have a special dietary request or foods you would like to avoid.
Is the soda, coffee, tea and soft serve included in the cruise fare for the entire voyage?
There is no charge for soft drinks, coffee, and tea at the Beverage Station on Deck 9 of the Disney Wonder. Select complimentary non-alcoholic beverages are also available in the restaurants, in-room dining and quick service dining venues on the ship.
Is Paid dining based on a la carte prices, or a set additional price for the restaurant?
The adults-only restaurant Palo serves a pre-fixe menu at a set price in addition to a la carte food and beverage options.
Can guests travelling together be allocated tables together for dining?
Yes, however, it is important to make sure that these reservations are linked during the booking process when reserving multiple staterooms. For bookings not confirmed at the same time, guests can link up to 3 additional staterooms on the same sailing once they have a reservation number. This can be completed by calling the Contact Centre or on the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app.
Entertainment Questions:
What Disney characters can guests expect to encounter onboard the Disney Wonder?
Disney Characters can be seen throughout the ship at select times including Mickey & pals and beloved friends from Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars.
How far in advance can you pre-book shore excursions?
All Onboard and Port Adventures can be booked once the reservation is paid in full and based on Castaway Club Status – 120 days Platinum, 105 days Gold, 90 days Silver, 75 days for all other Guests.
Do you need to pre-book seats in the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app for theatre shows?
Guest seating in the theatres is first come, first served.
Is there enough seating for everyone in the theatres?
Yes, Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy entertainment in the theatre opposite of their rotational dining assignment.
Which sailings feature fireworks?
Disney Magic and Sea sailings include a fireworks show, weather permitting.
Are there any Halloween or Christmas themed cruises?
These cruises will not be marketed as themed holiday seasons, however, will immerse Guests in the magic of Disney storytelling.
Stateroom & Accommodation Questions:
Do the inside staterooms still have magic portholes?
This feature is no available on the Disney Wonder. Guests can experience these on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.
Will we have access to all room types in the booking system, including suites?
Yes, all staterooms will be available to book, however, suites are very limited and will be subject to availability at the time of booking.
Can guests on back-to-back sailings leave their luggage in their stateroom or do they need to fully disembark?
Guests travelling on a back-to-back onboard the Disney Wonder can leave their luggage onboard, regardless of if they’re assigned in the same stateroom. If they are in a different stateroom, the stateroom host will help to transfer their suitcases to their new accommodations.
Which stateroom types offer interconnecting staterooms?
Deck Plans are available on the DisneyTravelAgents.com.au site. When looking at the Deck Plans, interconnecting staterooms will have an arrow between the rooms to indicate that they are interconnecting.
Do the 'Queen' beds split into twin beds or for those requiring two twin beds?
No, the queen beds are not split. Staterooms are equipped with a convertible sofa bed if a second bed is required.
Price from
Per person twin share
Dates
Depart:
1 October 2023
Return:
29 February 2024