DCL Coming to NY, TX and More !

[Ed]

Looks like the big announcement scheduled for later this week has been leaked~~

Disney Cruises from Texas and New York!!

For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line will set sail from three new ports in 2012 – New York, Seattle and Galveston, Texas – making the Disney family cruise vacation more accessible to guests around the country. Additionally, the cruise line will offer more choices than ever before with several new itineraries planned.

“In 2012, we’re making it easier than ever for families to enjoy a Disney Cruise Line vacation by offering cruises from a variety of regional homeports,” said Disney Cruise Line President Karl Holz. “Guests can now enjoy a magical, one-of-a-kind Disney cruise experience with the convenience of departures from their own backyard.”

2012 New York Schedule - Beginning May 25, 2012, the Disney Magic will sail a total of 20 cruises from New York – including eight-night cruises to the Bahamas and five-night cruises up the New England coast to Canada plus two-night cruises that will give a sampling of the Disney Cruise Line experience over a weekend:

The eight Bahamas cruises will include a day at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay; Nassau, Bahamas; and a stop at Port Canaveral, Fla., giving guests an opportunity to visit the nearby Walt Disney World Resort. As part of this itinerary, each guest will receive a one-day Walt Disney World Park Hopper ticket and roundtrip transportation between their Disney ship and the resort.

Rates for the new eight-night Bahamian cruise itinerary departing from New York start at $1,240 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

The nine five-night cruises up the New England coast will call at Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Saint John, New Brunswick. In these popular Canadian ports, guests can soak in splendid natural vistas, explore historic sites, visit quaint cafes and charming shops, and browse Canada’s oldest farmer’s market.

Rates for the new five-night Canadian cruise itinerary departing from New York start at $715 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Three two-night cruises (June 15, July 13 and Aug. 10) out of New York are perfect for families looking for a quick getaway with a day at sea over a weekend. Rates for the new two-night cruises start at $370 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Disney Magic 2012 – New York - Eight-Night Bahamas sailing on 5/25, 6/2, 6/22, 6/30, 7/20, 7/28, 8/17, 8/25, 2012

New York, At Sea for 2 Days, Nassau, Castaway Cay, Port Canaveral, At Sea for 2 Days, New York

Five-Night Canada sailing on 6/10, 6/17, 7/8, 7/15, 8/5, 8/12, 9/2, 9/7, 9/12, 2012

New York, At Sea, Halifax, Saint John, At Sea, New York

2012 Galveston Schedule - Beginning Sept. 22, 2012, the Disney Magic will sail 12 seven-night cruises from the Port of Galveston to the Western Caribbean. Ports of call include Grand Cayman and Mexico’s Costa Maya and Cozumel.

A Caribbean cruise on the Disney Magic offers families a tropical getaway with world-class entertainment and impeccable guest service found only on a Disney Cruise Line vacation. Guests will enjoy three magical days at sea to explore all of the fun aboard the Disney Magic and three days in port to lounge on warm, golden beaches, to swim and snorkel in azure waters or to shop to their heart's content in exotic marketplaces.

Rates for the seven-night Western Caribbean cruise itinerary departing from Galveston start at $840 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Disney Magic 2012 – Galveston - Seven-Night Western Caribbean sailing on 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 2012

Galveston, 2 Days at Sea, Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel, A Day at Sea, Galveston

2012 Seattle Schedule - Beginning May 28, 2012, the Disney Wonder will sail a total of 14 seven-night cruises from the Port of Seattle to Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska, as well as Victoria, British Columbia.

These cruises will combine the natural wonder and adventurous spirit of Alaska with the unparalleled, family-friendly experience found on a Disney Cruise Line ship. Disney Cruise Line works closely with Alaskan tour operators to create exclusive-to-Disney family-friendly Port Adventures that allow guests to best experience Alaska’s natural beauty and rich history.

On their Alaskan adventure, guests may catch a glimpse of a brown bear, bald eagle or humpback whale. They can 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.

Rates for the seven-night Alaska cruise itinerary departing from Seattle start at $917 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Disney Wonder 2012 – Seattle - Seven-Night Alaska sailing on 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27

Seattle, At Sea, Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Victoria, Seattle

2012 Los Angeles Schedule - The Disney Wonder is scheduled to continue sailing seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises from the Port of Los Angeles for the majority of the year – throughout winter, spring and fall.

Rates for the seven-night Mexican Riviera itinerary departing from Los Angeles start at $707 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Additionally, the Disney Wonder will sail four seven-night Pacific Coast cruises from Los Angeles (on Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Sept. 30 and Oct. 7), calling on San Francisco, San Diego and Ensenada, Mexico.

Rates for the new seven-night Pacific Coast itinerary departing from Los Angeles start at $770 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

For the first time, the Disney Wonder will offer a special 15-night voyage to Hawaii from Los Angeles, calling on Hilo; Kahului, Maui; Honolulu, Oahu; Nawiliwili, Kauai and Ensenada, Mexico.Rates for the 15-night Hawaiian itinerary (departing April 29, 2012) start at $1,800 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

2012 Port Canaveral Schedule - The Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream will continue to sail a variety of Caribbean and Bahamian itineraries departing from Port Canaveral.

The Disney Fantasy will depart on her maiden voyage March 31, 2012, and will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Caribbean itineraries – alternating eastern (St. Maarten and St. Thomas) and western (Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel). Special Eastern Caribbean sailings in November and December 2012 stop at St. Thomas and San Juan, Puerto Rico. All Disney Fantasy itineraries include a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.

Rates for the seven-night Caribbean cruise itineraries on the Disney Fantasy start at $959 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

The Disney Dream will sail three-, four- and five-night cruises from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. Five-night itineraries include two stops at Castaway Cay.

Rates for three- and four-night Bahamian cruises on the Disney Dream start at $471 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Until she is repositioned to New York, the Disney Magic will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Caribbean itineraries and four- and five-night Bahamian cruises.

All pricing reflects a category 11C standard inside stateroom, Government Taxes and Fees not included. Bookings for the entire 2012 schedule open April 8, 2011.

[Imalismom]

Where is the Magic after the 12 weeks in Galveston??????????????????????????????????????

[Ed]

Good question, Gale; perhaps they just aren't releasing itineraries beyond that date. They might want to see how well the new itineraries are booked in 2012 before committing to any long-term plans.

[DisneyPrincess21]

Glad their coming to New York! That is only a short drive for me!

[Dsnygirl]

Hmmm... we're only a 4hr drive from NYC.... would LOVE to take the Canadian cruise, but at $730pp, not sure I want to swing that for 5 nights. We'll have to see how it plays out... interesting thought, though!

[ibelieveindisneymagic]

I am doing the happy dance!!!

This totally changes our vacation plans for next year...NY cruise here we come (starting to save the pennies!)

[Melanie]

That Canadian cruise sounds incredible! Hmmmm.....

[coloradowendyl]

We'll be posting all the official details on April 6 when DCL makes their official announcement.

Be sure to check out the Magical Journeys Website and contact your agent for pricing and details!

Exciting things are coming!

Wendy

[MarkC]

Wow-- love the schedule. I wish I had as much time and money as I had ideas on where to go. We are already booked on the fantasy for our first cruise in a year, but the trips to Canada and Alaska look awesome. Would also love to do the Western Carribean. Sometimes football season gets in the way of these things but we'll work around it somehow.

[ibelieveindisneymagic]

Be sure to check out the Magical Journeys Website and contact your agent for pricing and details!

Exciting things are coming!

I'll be driving my favourite MJ agent crazy in the next little while! We're going to pump up how much we put in the Disney fund each month!

[ElenitaB]

Ed, you have made me so very happy. I think I know what I want to do for my bday next year (God willing, of course).

Blythe, I'd like the Canada cruise as well, but there's always the weekend at sea.

[Ed]

Ed, you have made me so very happy.

Yep, I personally talked Karl Holz into the New York aspect, just for you.

[Dsnygirl]

We'll be posting all the official details on April 6 when DCL makes their official announcement.

Be sure to check out the Magical Journeys Website and contact your agent for pricing and details!

Exciting things are coming!

Wendy

Poor Deb... I'm probably going to drive her crazy....

[Dsnygirl]

Blythe, I'd like the Canada cruise as well, but there's always the weekend at sea.

Ellen, one way or another, we have to figure something out!

[Scar]

I sense an INTERCOT New York weekend meet coming. Start planning Jared.

[coloradowendyl]

Disney has officially announced their 2012 sailings! Details will be up on the Magical Journeys site very shortly!

Email your agent for details!

Platinum/Gold Castaway Club Members, bookings will open at 8 a.m. EDT on Thursday, April 7, 2011. Everyone else will be able to begin booking at 8 am EDT on Friday, April 8.

Contact a Magical Journeys agent for details or fill out a cruise request at: https://www.magicaljourneystravel.com/dclrequest.html

Wendy

[TikiGoddess]

I was very excited when I heard that DCL would be sailing out of NYC.

Then I got the quote from my travel agent.

$1800 for a family of four -- for the two-night cruise.

Is it me or is that a ridiculous amount of money for a two night cruise???

Kathy

[PrettyMinnie]

I was very excited when I heard that DCL would be sailing out of NYC.

Then I got the quote from my travel agent.

$1800 for a family of four -- for the two-night cruise.

Is it me or is that a ridiculous amount of money for a two night cruise???

Kathy

They are pricey, aren't they?!

[Ed]

If you were considering this ~~

For the first time, the Disney Wonder will offer a special 15-night voyage to Hawaii from Los Angeles, calling on Hilo; Kahului, Maui; Honolulu, Oahu; Nawiliwili, Kauai and Ensenada, Mexico.Rates for the 15-night Hawaiian itinerary (departing April 29, 2012) start at $1,800 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Forget it. Sold out in one day.

HOWEVER.... It appears a lot of folks made ressies for this cruise, but have not yet locked in (1) the time off to actually go, and (2) the finances involved. So, it's entirely possible that a fair number of folks will be canceling between now and then.

If you think you might want to try for one of those cancellations, consider contacting the good folks at Magical Journeys to keep their eyes open for you.

[ibelieveindisneymagic]

Sold out in one day.

Wow! Too crazy ... I would have loved that cruise, but just too much $$ for us, at least right now.