CELEBRATION, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2009) Disney Cruise Line will offer new itineraries in 2011 that include a series of seven-night sailings to America's last frontier - Alaska. During the four months of summer, the Disney Wonder will depart out of Vancouver, British Columbia., and call on popular ports such as Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway.

Before and after its summer season in Alaska, the Disney Wonder will sail seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises. The ship will depart from the Port of Los Angeles and sail to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta.

In response to guest demand, the Disney Magic will return to the Mediterranean in 2011 with 10- and 11-night cruises sailing out of Barcelona. In addition to popular ports in Italy, France and Spain, the Disney Magic will visit Tunis in northern Africa and the island nation of Malta.

"2011 promises more Disney Cruise Line options than ever before," said George Aguel, senior vice president for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.  "Whether it's an outdoor adventure in Alaska, the beauty and culture of Europe, the folklore and pageantry of Mexico, or tropical fun in the Caribbean. Disney furthers its appeal for incentives with sailings that range from three to 11 nights and ships that are purpose-built with separate areas exclusively for adults, families and children." 

Disney Cruise Line will also offer a number of repositioning cruises and special sailings in 2011. These include a 15-night Panama Canal cruise and two 14-night transatlantic voyages. Other sailings include five- and six-night cruises between Los Angeles and Vancouver, which include first-ever stops in San Francisco and Victoria, B.C.  Disney will also offer 10- and 11-night holiday sailings to the Mexican Riviera and the eastern Caribbean.

The booking window for the Disney Wonder and Disney Magic 2011 itineraries opens Sept. 28, 2009.

Disney Wonder 2011 Schedule

Departing out of Vancouver, the Disney Wonder will sail 18 seven-night cruises to Alaska for the 2011 summer season. The ship will call on Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. As part of the new Alaska itinerary, Disney Cruise Line guests will be able to experience breathtaking natural vistas, an abundance of wildlife and the rich history and customs of Alaska's native culture.  Guests might catch a glimpse of a brown bear, bald eagle or humpback whale, and explore magnificent glaciers and fjords in Juneau.  

In Ketchikan, guests can fish for some of the largest wild salmon in the world and learn about local culture through hand-carved totem poles.  In Skagway, Disney Cruise Line guests can traverse panoramic landscapes by railway or pan for gold like miners from the famous Klondike gold rush.

The first Disney cruise to Alaska will depart on May 3, with the last cruise of the season scheduled for Aug. 30.

To prepare for the Alaska sailings, a brand-new venue called Outlook Cafe will be added to the Disney Wonder during dry dock in October.  Located high atop deck 10, the 2,500-square-foot Outlook Cafe will be a stylish retreat where guests can relax and enjoy a beverage or cocktail as they view breathtaking vistas through floor-to-ceiling, curved-glass windows.  

The design of Outlook Cafe is sophisticated with contemporary Art Deco inspiration. An elegant spiral staircase connects Outlook Cafe with the existing Cove Cafe one deck below The 65-seat lounge has a granite-topped cocktail bar with comfortable seating throughout the space, all providing picture-perfect views of the surrounding landscapes.

Book-ending the 2011 summer season in Alaska, the Disney Wonder will sail seven-night itineraries to the Mexican Riviera.

Alaska and Mexican Riviera

 

Prior to repositioning to Alaska, the Disney Wonder will sail a special 10-night Mexican Riviera voyage, including a stop at Manzanillo.

Disney Magic 2011 Schedule

Departing out of Barcelona, the Disney Magic will sail 10- and 11-night Mediterranean itineraries for the 2011 summer season - a total of 10 sailings that start May 28.  Once again, guests will be able to explore the culture and beauty of Italy, France and Spain, with an experience only Disney can deliver.  This itinerary also includes visits to Tunis in northern Africa, the island nation of Malta, and Ajaccio, Corsica, an island oasis off the southern coast of France. 

For the majority of 2011, the Disney Magic will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Caribbean itineraries - alternating eastern (St. Maarten and St. Thomas) and western (Key West, Grand Cayman and Cozumel).  Both itineraries include a stop at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay.

Disney Magic 2011 - Mediterranean

For more information about hosting a meeting or incentive experience aboard the ships of Disney Cruise Line, visit disneymeetings.com/dcl or call (321) 939-7221. 

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