Disney Magic

Animator’s Palate

Animator’s Palate on the Disney Dream is a delightfully themed, Main Dining restaurant located on Deck 3, Aft that serves contemporary Pacific Rim cuisine with an American flair for dinner. Inspired by the magic of Disney animation, Animator’s Palate is a spacious yet stylised restaurant filled with everything you would expect to find inside an actual animator’s studio. Character sketches, scale models, light boxes, paint brushes, coloured pencils, computer work stations and other tools of the animation trade delightfully decorate the venue; and scenes and characters from popular Disney films adorn the walls—creating a one-of-a-kind experience sure to captivate the entire family.

Eye Scream Treats

Named after the friendly, one-eyed monster Mike Wazowski from the Disney Pixar animated feature Monsters, Inc., this breezy eatery offers such a scary selection of soft-serve ice cream and spook-tacular toppings, you won’t believe your eye!

Frozone Treats

Chill out with a super-cool refreshment! Inspired by the ice-creating hero from the Disney Pixar movie The Incredibles, this poolside spot mixes up refreshing, frozen-fruit smoothies for the entire family to enjoy—morning, noon and night!

Pinocchio’s Pizzeria

Savour a slice of sizzling pizza throughout the day at this outdoor eatery located next to Goofy’s Pool. Make your heart’s desire come alive with pepperoni or let your conscience be your guide as you choose between vegetarian, Hawaiian or plain cheese.

Senses Juice Bar

Replenish and recharge at this nutritious refreshment haven near Senses Spa & Salon. Serving blended beverages bursting with fresh fruit and vegetables, Senses Juice Bar provides a vitamin-infused, protein-filled boost after a vigorous workout or massage.

Buena Vista Theatre

The Buena Vista Theatre, one of two large-sized theatre spaces on the Disney Magic, is a 268-seat cinema located at Deck 5, Aft that screens first-run movies—and digital 3-D movies—along with other popular films.

Reminiscent of a movie palace during the golden years of Hollywood, the Buena Vista Theatre features warm wood panelling, red plush seating, a stage and a red velvet curtain in the grand Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles of the 1930s and 1940s.

The theatre is the onboard destination to catch some of the latest motion picture releases. Show times occur throughout the day, so you can be sure to enjoy a flick or two during your cruise. Please check the Personal Navigator—the Disney Cruise Line daily newsletter detailing all there is to see and do—while onboard for a complete list of movies and show times.

Additionally, the Buena Vista Theatre occasionally hosts lectures featuring special guests.

Designated wheelchair viewing is available in the rear of theatre.

Character Greetings

Disney Cruise Line Character Experiences include Character Greetings, where children are invited to meet their favourite Disney Characters.
Character Greetings, where kids and adults can meet and greet Disney Characters, occur throughout the Disney Dream, both in designated places and during special surprise appearances.

Share hugs with Snow White and Cinderella. Enjoy a hearty laugh or two with Goofy and Donald Duck. And collect one-of-a-kind autographs from the likes of the loveable, but scheming, chipmunks Chip ‘n Dale.

A Disney Cruise Line cruise offers you what no others can—memorable experiences with Disney Characters. Although subject to change, Disney Characters you are likely to see during your cruise may include: Micky Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Chip & Dale, Goofy, Pluto, Max, Captain Hook, Peter Pan, Lilo, Stitch, Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Princess Aurora, Princess Tiana, Ariel, Captain Jack Sparrow, Dopey or Jake. 

Character greetings locations (designated around the ship) may include the Lobby Atrium, Gangway, Goofy’s Pool Stage, Walt Disney Theatre, Disney’s Oceaneer Lub or Club.

Walt Disney Theatre

The Walt Disney Theatre, one of two large-sized theatre spaces on the Disney Magic, is a 977-seat live performance venue that showcases original Disney live shows, in addition to first-run and digital 3-D movies—located at Deck 4, Forward.

Spanning an entire three decks on the ship, the Walt Disney Theatre provides a dramatic setting for the Broadway-style Disney live shows you will only find on a Disney cruise. From captivating original Disney musicals to family-friendly variety acts, the Walt Disney Theatre is home to some of the finest entertainment on the high seas.

The Walt Disney Theatre includes a 40-foot-wide proscenium stage, full-flying capabilities for moveable backdrops and scenery, a projection system for animated scrims and stage lifts, and the capacity for pyrotechnics. Additionally, the theatre includes state-of-the-art lighting and a Dolby sound system.

Recalling the grandeur and luxury of the elegant theatre palaces of yesteryear, the Walt Disney Theatre features warm wood paneling, red plush seating, an expansive stage and a red velvet curtain in the grand Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles of the 1930s and 1940s.

Movie PremEARS at the Walt Disney Theatre

In addition to original live entertainment, the Walt Disney Theatre also hosts Disney movie premieres, allowing guests to enjoy a film’s opening at the same time it’s making its nationwide debut onshore.

Disney Digital 3-D

The Walt Disney Theatre—in a cruise industry first—shows 3-D movies for your enjoyment. Equipped with the latest digital 3-D projectors, the theatre allows you to experience the fun and excitement of both new and classic 3-D films during your cruise. Additionally, the Walt Disney Theatre features new in-theatre effects, adding a fourth dimension to your Disney cruise movie-going experience.

Cove Cafe

Cove Café is an adults-only, 40-seat coffee shop and lounge located on Deck 9, Midship next to Quiet Cove Pool on the Disney Magic. Open from approximately noon to midnight daily, Cove Café is an intimate haven providing both air-conditioned indoor seating and ocean-breeze outdoor seating where adults can relax with a refreshing alcoholic beverage, gourmet coffee or snack.

The café offers magazines and books for reading, a large flat-screen television showcasing the latest in news and sports, and Internet access (available at an additional charge) for guests looking to surf the Internet and check email while at sea.

Fathoms

Fathoms is an ocean-inspired club located on Deck 3, Forward in the After Hours area aboard the Disney Magic. During the day, Fathoms provides entertainment and fun-filled interactive games for the entire family. At night, the club caters exclusively to adults, offering dancing, games, karaoke and a full bar serving an array of alcoholic beverages.

Fathoms is home to a variety of fun-filled entertainment options nightly, including live music, dancing, and interactive variety shows. Check the Personal Navigator—the Disney Cruise Line daily newsletter detailing all there is to see and do—for specific dates and times of the entertainment offerings while onboard.

Subject to change, entertainment in Fathoms can include:

• Dance Parties
  
• Match Your Mate (adult game show)
  
• Krazy Karaoke
  

Keys

Keys is an elegant piano bar and lounge that features live music nightly, located on Deck 3, Forward in the After Hours section aboard the Disney Magic. Keys is reserved for guests 18 years of age and older after 9.00 pm.

An intimate piano club amid a sophisticated Art Deco theme, Keys is inspired by the lounges and watering holes found along Sunset Boulevard during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Adorned in overstuffed armchairs, large porthole windows, an illuminated bar and low lighting, the venue is a romantic setting for adults looking to escape to a relaxed and subdued environment while onboard.

In keeping with the sophisticated theme, Keys features live piano music and guest vocalists nightly. A variety of talented musicians perform classics from Duke Ellington and Cole Porter to Billy Joel and Elton John. Check the Personal Navigator—the Disney Cruise Line daily newsletter detailing all there is to see and do—for specific performance times while onboard.

O’Gills Pub

O’Gills Pub is a sports bar and lounge located on Deck 3, Forward in the After Hours area aboard the Disney Magic. In the evening, the lounge is a haven for adults looking to mingle over mixed drinks or participate in more adult-oriented games and activities.

Modeled after a neighborhood pub in Ireland, O’Gills Pub provides a cozy setting and friendly atmosphere during a non-stop adventure at sea. Savor a pint of your favorite beer at the dark wooden bar and share a laugh with a friend, or recline in a leather chair overlooking a large porthole window and watch the sun set with a glass of wine in hand.

Offering multiple big-screen televisions that broadcast a variety of live sports-related programming—in addition to popular non-sports entertainment—O’Gills Pub is home to classic games, including checkers, chess and backgammon.

Promenade Lounge

Promenade Lounge is a 104-seat lounge located on Deck 3, Aft situated off the elevator lobby on the Disney Magic. Open from approximately noon to midnight daily, Promenade Lounge is the perfect place for families to enjoy a refreshing beverage or snack, surf the Internet or partake in fun activities that occur throughout the day.

Bedecked in warm wood furnishings and comfortable furniture, Promenade Lounge offers an elegant Art Deco retreat for guests looking to relax and unwind. Large porthole windows with seaside views add to the serene atmosphere, and the venue features big-screen televisions showcasing news and sporting events throughout the day and live music in the evening hours.

Signals

Signals is an adults-only bar located on Deck 9, Midship next to the Quiet Cove Pool on the Disney Magic. Open from approximately noon to 9.00 pm daily, Signals is a cosy spot where guests 21 years of age or older can unwind with a refreshing cocktail or snack.

Bedecked in colourful nautical flags, Signals features soft background music for your listening pleasure. Because it is located outside, it’s a great place to catch up on your tan while enjoying a refreshing beverage.

AquaDunk

AquaDunk is a thrilling, 3-story body slide located at the Forward Funnel on Deck 13 aboard the Disney Magic. During this watery thrill ride, plummet at high speeds when the floor beneath you opens up like a trap door and propels you through a 212-foot-long translucent tube—which curves 20 feet out over the side of the ship—to an unforgettable splashdown. Towering nearly 37 feet above the ocean and decks below, it’s an exhilarating experience from countdown to splashdown!

When the chance to build a new water slide for the relaunch of the Disney Magic came up, Donald Duck’s crafty nephews—Huey, Dewey and Louie—decided to take part. Hoping to be inspired, they dug through some of their early design work and stumbled on a drop-out slide concept that was still “pending approval.” Well, “pending approval” was good enough for the nephews, so they pushed the design through to construction, eventually giving the thrilling attraction the name AquaDunk.

Goofy’s Pool

Goofy’s Pool, one of 3 freshwater pools on the Disney Magic, is a pool designed for families located on Deck 9. Goof around in this pool that features an adorable portrait of Goofy on the pool floor. Featuring a maximum depth of 4 feet, Goofy’s Pool lets parents and kids cool off and make new friends while onboard.

The Goofy’s Pool area includes an array of deck chairs, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For those looking for a quick bite, Pinocchio’s Pizzeria, a Quick Service restaurant located next to the pool, serves a variety of pizzas during lunchtime and late-night hours. Please note that food and beverages are not allowed in the pools or whirlpool spas.

Games and activities are hosted by Cast Members in the Goofy’s Pool area at various times daily. Be sure to check the Personal Navigator once onboard for the most accurate activities schedule.

The Goofy’s Pool area includes a state-of-the-art, jumbo 24-by-14-foot LED screen—Funnel Vision—atop the Forward funnel on Deck 9, where families are invited to watch classic Disney animated or live-action movies, such as Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, poolside.

Other programming—popular TV shows and major sporting and broadcast events—is available throughout the day. Check the Personal Navigator once onboard for the most accurate schedule and show times.

The Goofy’s Pool area features a stage area where many daytime deck activities and nighttime deck parties take place, including the Adventures Away! Sail-Away Celebration gala and the Pirates IN the Caribbean deck party. During such events, an automated floor slides out and seamlessly covers Goofy’s Pool, allowing Guests more deck space to enjoy the festivities.

Quiet Cove Pool

Quiet Cove Pool, one of 3 freshwater pools on the Disney Magic, is an adults-only pool located at Deck 9, Forward that is open from approximately 8.00 am to midnight daily. Because operating times do vary, check the Personal Navigator—the Disney Cruise Line daily newsletter detailing all there is to see and do—once onboard for the most accurate times.
Take a relaxing break amid a more subdued environment at this pool designed for guests 18 years of age and older. Boasting a maximum depth of 4 feet, Quiet Cove Pool lets adults cool off and mingle with other adults while away from the kids.

In addition to the central pool, Quiet Cove Pool includes 2 whirlpool spas, perfect for Guests seeking a relaxing respite.

The Quiet Cove Pool area includes approximately 40 teak deck lounge chairs with plush cushions, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fitness Centre

The Disney Cruise Line Fitness Centre is an adults-only state-of-the-art exercise facility with a breathtaking ocean view, located on Deck 9, Forward of the Disney Magic as part of the Senses Spa & Salon. Take advantage of an exciting range of cardiovascular and weight machines, as well as a host of classes and programs offering aerobics, yoga and Pilates instruction. For a fee of $75.00, you can schedule a one-on-one 60-minute session with a personal trainer.

Equipment includes spinning machines, treadmills and weight machines, along with all of the latest state-of-the-art equipment. Classes and seminars for aerobics, yoga and pilates are available, along with customised, one-on-one fitness training sessions with personal trainers.

Senses Spa & Salon

Senses Spa & Salon is a blissful retreat on Deck 9, Forward of the Disney Magic offering therapeutic and beautifying services for women and men in a relaxed setting. This tranquil oasis—where you can enjoy massages, skin treatments, aromatherapy, pedicures, manicures, hairstyling and other luxuries—is an adults-only venue. Hours of operation vary, please check the Personal Navigator while onboard for specific times.

Discover lavish comforts and sweet conveniences in a pristine 11,400 square-foot environment designed to stimulate the senses and send the spirit soaring. Enjoy a wide range of pampering treatment packages that deliver personalised care, from herbal wraps and botanical skin therapies to special massages that utilise ancient techniques. You can even sink into deep serenity in the rainforest-themed aromatherapy steam rooms or a sauna fashioned after a Roman bath. Warm tiled chairs soothe while fragrant vapours holistically elevate mind and body. Match your inner glow with outer beauty by discovering the benefits and convenience of their salon services which include hairstyling, makeup and teeth-whitening, to name just a few.

Wide World of Sports

The Disney Cruise Line Wide World of Sports Deck is a massive open-air activities area featuring basketball courts, located on Deck 10 of the Disney Magic. In this dynamic environment, you’re sure to find a friendly pick-up game to join, or an unoccupied soccer net to practice your shots. Kids, teens and adults of all ages are invited to enjoy this outstanding place for fun activity and fresh air.

If sports are not on your agenda, the Wide World of Sports Deck is also a wonderful place to gaze out at the ocean and enjoy sweet sea breezes. Its location on Deck 10—the top passenger deck—affords sweeping, panoramic views from the highest vantage.

There are plenty of other great locations for energetic play if you’d like to explore your sports options beyond what’s available on the Wide World of Sports Deck.

Ping Pong: Enjoy a sport that’s perfect for all ages with ping pong tables on Deck 9! Whether you’re a lightning-fast expert or a quick-learning novice, ping pong on a Disney Cruise is pure fun.

Shuffleboard: Try your hand at Shuffleboard—a sport that’s considered traditional cruise ship recreation. Slide into fun on one of our courts on Deck 4, waxed to perfection. Whether you play traditional one-on-one “knock off,” the team play “Horse Collar” or the adventurous “Crazy Eight,” shuffleboard on a Disney Cruise is always worth a spin.

Running Track: Discover an invigorating workout on a 1/3-mile lap around beautiful Deck 4. While running the length of the ship and traveling on the port and starboard decks, you’ll be wowed by stunning views over the open sea.

Disabled Facilities

Guests with disabilities have access to comfortable staterooms and suites, along with a full range of services, facilities and amenities, including auxiliary aids, on every Disney Cruise Line ship and Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay.

Most guest areas aboard ship—including theatres, restaurants and shops—are accessible to all our guests. In some cases, such as when utilising tender services or in pools, guests may need to transfer from their wheelchairs to utilise the facility, and this transfer may require the assistance of a member of their party. Therefore, we recommend that guests plan to sail with someone who can physically assist them when necessary. Please also be advised that in certain situations, it may be impossible for guests using wheelchairs to transfer to the tenders due to safety concerns.

Special Access, Seating and Entrances
Special viewing areas at scheduled onboard activities are set aside for Guests using wheelchairs while on their vacation. Assistance with accessible seating at the Walt Disney Theatre can also be arranged by contacting a Crew Member outside the theatre entrance at least 10 minutes prior to show time.
At any time during your cruise, Crew Members can answer your questions about wheelchair-accessible entrances to restaurants, lounges, common areas and restrooms.

Children with Disabilities
Youth Activities are open to children ages 3-17 who are fully potty trained, able to interact comfortably within our counsellor-to-child ratio groups and with peers of their own physical size. Teen and tween activities are also available in separate areas away from younger children.

Parents may make a request with the Youth Activities team onboard to have a child with disabilities partake in modified participation for a limited time period during the cruise. Disney Cruise Line’s ability to fulfil the request will depend upon the child’s needs, the availability of counsellors, program participation and other applicable considerations. Disney Cruise Line cannot guarantee that all special requests will be accommodated.

Unfortunately, they are unable to accommodate anyone with a contagious disease or who shows symptoms of illness; children who require one-on-one care; a child or adult who wishes to participate in an age group much younger/smaller than their physical age/size; children who need the attention of a counsellor with special training; or children who need counsellor-assisted medical attention.

Special Dietary Requirements

Low-sodium meals, kosher meals and certain other special, diet-restricted meals are available. Please detail any dietary requests or allergies at the time of booking so that Disney Cruise Lines can accommodate your dining requests.

Age Restrictions

There are many places on Disney Cruise Line ships that offer adults-only activities. The Quiet Cove area, which has a pool, spa and bar, as well as the Cove Café are all off-limits to anyone under 18. The Vista Spa & Salon on the Disney Wonder, as well as the Senses Spa & Salon on the Disney Magic, the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy offer adult-only treatments. In addition, there are many lounges that are just for adults—along with music and themed parties. Palo and Remy offer fine dining on all cruises for adults and a champagne brunch on 4-night and longer cruises.

Dress Code

The dress code for dinner varies by the venue or theme night of your cruise. In general, most meals are “cruise casual”—no swimwear or tank tops. Most cruises also have special theme nights with optional opportunities to get dressed up for a special family photo.

Palo and Remy do not allow jeans, shorts, capri pants, flip flops or tennis shoes.

Drinks Packages

A variety of drinks packages are available, including;

Water (6-24 pack)
Satisfy your thirst and stay hydrated during your cruise vacation. Have a water package delivered to your stateroom and waiting for you when you arrive—there’s no need to wait until you get onboard to order anymore. Available in both 24-pack and 6-pack cases.

Imported Beet 6-Pack
Select and enjoy six imported chilled beers for the price of five! Heineken, Guinness, Corona and Pub Ale available.

Domestic Beer 16oz Aluminium 6-Pack
Need a refreshing beverage during your cruise? Select and enjoy six 16oz chilled domestic beers for the price of five! Bud Light, Bud Light Lime, Budweiser, Michelob Ultra, Miller Light and Coors Light available.

Premium & Classic Wine Packages
3-7 Bottles of Premium Wine
Savour the smooth flavour of a premium vintage every night of your voyage. Save up to 25% when purchasing one of Disney’s wine packages from their premium offerings. Choose a bottle from the exclusive wine list selected by onboard sommeliers to pair with your food each night.

E-cigarette Policy

Smoking (including E-cigarettes) is prohibited in all interior spaces throughout Disney Cruise Ships.
On Disney Dream and Fantasy, smoking is permitted on Deck 4 portside, aft, the outside Promenade Deck from 6pm – 6am, as well as on Deck 12 portside, aft, in the outdoor area that is accessible through the Meridian Lounge. Deck 13 portside, forward, by Currents Bar is also a designated smoking area.

Guests who are found smoking in their staterooms or on their verandahs will be charged a $250 stateroom recovery fee. This fee covers deep cleaning that includes air filter replacement, carpet extraction and the cleaning and replacement of drapes, comforters, blankets and pillows, along with verandah cleaning and maintenance.

Internet and Phone Services

Wave Phones
While aboard the ship and on Castaway Cay, reach out to your fellow travellers via Wave Phone—an option that allows you to text and call without using your personal cell phone. From your Wave Phone, you can call any shipboard phone, stateroom phone or other Wave Phone, making it easy to connect with your travel party or new friends.
In your stateroom, you’ll find 2 Wave Phones. Additional phones are available at a fee.

Other Details

Children: Kids allowed

Childrens Facilities: None

Nursery: Nursery

Smoking: Some

Gratuities:

• Gratuities are advised at $36 – $84 for a 3-7 night cruise.
• An 15% gratuity is automatically added to bar, beverage, wine and deck service tabs. 
• An 18% gratuity is automatically added to Spa & Salon visits.
• Gratuities are not expected for babysitting services.
• Dining Manager and Room Service tipping is at your discretion. 
• All gratuities can be charged to your room charge.

Wheelchair Cabins: 16 available