a Look at The Themed Trips On Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line offers guests a variety of uniquely themed and specialty cruises throughout the year.  From specialty themed holiday celebrations to a day celebrating favorite characters, Disney brings these experiences to the next level on board their magnificent ships.  See what theme would be the best for your next Disney cruise adventure. 

1. Marvel Day at Sea

Ships:  Disney Magic

When:  select 5-night sailings from Miami to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean starting January through early March 2020

What:  Guests can enjoy a daylong celebration of all things Marvel during these special sailings.  Special photo opportunities with Marvel villains and heroes, a unique superhero stunt show and deck parties all will make this a day that Marvel fans won’t soon forget.

2. Star Wars Day at Sea

Ships:  Disney Fantasy

When:  select sailings from Port Canaveral to the Caribbean starting January through early March 2020

What:  Guests can sail to a galaxy far, far away on these specialty cruises.  For one day, guests will be able to meet a variety of Star Wars favorites from Darth Vader and Kylo Ren to R2-D2 and C-3P0.  Unique Star Wars themed shows, activities and food will help in the celebration as guests enjoy stage shows, training options and end the day with “Summon the Force” deck party and fireworks set to Star Wars music.  The force is definitely strong with this cruise.

3. Halloween on the High Seas

Ships:  all ships

When:  most itineraries late September through Halloween

What:  Guests can enjoy haunted tricks and delicious treats while sailing on Disney’s Halloween on the High Seas.  The ships are decorated for the celebration and both the parties and entertainment take on a not so scary theme on these sailings.  Mickey’s Mouse-querade Party as well as Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing and Scream are highlights.  Don’t forget to pack your favorite costume for the costume contest.

4. Very Merrytime Cruises

Ships:  all ships

When:  starting early November through December 24th

What:  Disney’s Very Merrytime Cruises are a wonderful way to celebrate the Christmas season on board one of Disney’s four magnificent ships.  Each ship is decorated for the season with gingerbread houses and a 24-foot tree in the atrium that is absolutely breathtaking.  Guests on board can experience special tree lighting ceremonies, unique character meet and greets including Santa and Mrs. Clause, as well as fun, season focused activities.  Even Castaway Cay gets in on the fun with additional holiday cheer on the island itself.  Disney takes Christmas to the next level on these themed cruises to wrap up the year.

5. Thanksgiving at Sea

Ships:  all ships

When:  Thanksgiving day

What:  Guests can enjoy a wonderful, traditional Thanksgiving meal while sailing with Disney over Thanksgiving.  Leave all the work to Disney as you enjoy your favorites.  Have a football fan sailing with you?  Disney will also have football on throughout the day to make you feel right at home.

6. New Year’s Eve

Ships:  all ships

When:  December 31st

What:  A special celebration to ring in the new year.  Guests can ring in the new year with a special deck party, unique dinner options and meet and greets with beloved characters.  Disney offers special parties for teens and tweens as well.  This is a fantastic way to wrap up one year and magically sail into the next.

From wonderful holiday celebrations, to out of the world experiences, Disney’s Cruise Line does an outstanding job of bringing magic to these specialty themed cruises.  If you are looking for something a little extra on your next cruise, consider celebrating with one of these fantastic Disney cruises.

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Top 5 Disney Cruise Line Vacations in 2020

The big blue is calling! 2020 is the perfect year to set sail on one of the Disney Cruise Line (DCL) ships for an unforgettable getaway. With a great variety of itineraries, homeports and destinations to choose from, DisneyParksBlog is helping by highlighting five DCL vacations. Check out the details and video below:

Since it may be hard to narrow down your choices, here are five of DisneyParksBlog’s favorite itineraries to highlight for 2020. From week-long getaways to the Caribbean to the culture of Europe and the stunning vistas of Alaska, here are five ways your family can set sail with Disney Cruise Line this year!

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2020 Annual Passholder Limited Release MagicBand

Are you excited to celebrate the new year? Well if you’re a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder, there’s a new option n MagicBand chic available today! To ring in the new year (and decade), why not celebrate with a special 2020 Annual Passholder MagicBand?

2020 Annual Passholder Limited Release MagicBand – $29.99

The design is fairly basic, but that doesn’t make it any less neat! How are you supposed to show off your Passholder status without something to adorn your wrist, after all. The design features a standard blue MagicBand with Minnie Mouse posing in front of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT on top, and the text “2020 Passholder” along with the retro Walt Disney World logo on the bottom.

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Additional Dates For Disney’s After Hours Now on Sale for 2020

Disney After Hours is a special after regular hours ticketed event similar to the Halloween and Christmas parties and is a great way to experience the park after dark.

Unlike those parties, which are very busy, Disney After Hours allows you to enjoy the parks with very small crowds, little to no wait on attractions, and complimentary treats and drinks. These events have grown in popularity and Disney has added more dates to the calendar for these events.

Attention fans of our Disney After Hours events: there are now more event dates to choose from in 2020 at both Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

In addition to the dates already available at both Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, even more events will be available so you can be a part of these special nighttime experiences on select nights:

Magic Kingdom Park

  • January 17, 20
  • January 23, 27 & 31 – NEW
  • February 3, 10, 17 & 24 – NEW
  • March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 – NEW
  • April 5, 13, 20 & 27 – NEW
  • May 5, 11, 18 & 25 – NEW

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

  • January 9, 16, 22 and 30, 2020
  • February 6, 13, 19 and 27, 2020
  • March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2020
  • April 1, 7, 14 & 22 – NEW
  • May 2, 9, 16, 19 & 26 – NEW

These specially ticketed experiences occur after the gates close for the night, extending access to favorite attractions and providing you with more opportunities to have magical experiences.  Your event ticket also allows you early entry into the park, beginning at 7 p.m.

For three fun-filled nighttime hours, when you purchase your ticket for each park, you can have exclusive access with lower wait times for favorite attractions, plus receive complimentary ice cream novelties, popcorn, and select beverages.

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Disney Villains After Hours Returns To Magic Kingdom in 2020

This past summer, Disney Villains After Hours, debuted at Magic Kingdom Park and was a huge hit. Disney has announced the return of the special ticketed event, adding 14 additional nights and with spring and summer dates being offered. Catch all the details below!

According to a Disney Cast Member;

“Guests loved Disney Villains After Hours so much that next year it is coming back to Magic Kingdom Park with more nights and more wicked fun for all!

In 2020, the event will take place on 24 select nights from February 7 through July 10! Yes, that’s 14 additional nights!

Disney Villains After Hours is bringing back the villain-themed elements guests loved:

  • “Villains Unite the Night” stage show. Hades and Meg from “Hercules” will set the castle stage ablaze in this exciting and villainous show which also features appearances by Jafar, The Queen, Dr. Facilier and Maleficent.
  • Spot Maleficent the Dragon. Maleficent the Dragon, with her Steampunk style and signature wicked grin will be let loose at night – breathing fire as she creeps through the park as a one-of-a-kind experience for party guests.
  • Dance the night away at the Cinderella Castle Forecourt stage, where a party DJ will be spinning some sick beats, transforming the entire Central Plaza of the park into a killer club scene.
  • Discover surprising, villain-inspired additions to Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain.
  • Eat and drink wickedly good food & beverages. A variety of specialty food & beverage offerings will be available for purchase, including tasty desserts, drinks, and dishes inspired by your favorite villainous friends.
  • Event attendees can purchase exclusive merchandise as well as items from a curated collection of the best Disney Villains merchandise available.
  • Enjoy low wait times at more than 25 attractions and experiences after the park closes to day guests.

Tickets for Disney Villains After Hours go on sale today! You can purchase tickets in advance for $145 plus tax or $155 plus tax on the event night. That’s at $10 savings if you buy early! Plus, Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club Members can take advantage of a $30 discount. Limited tickets are available, so get yours soon!

Event tickets allow entry as early as 7 p.m., which gives you time to enjoy fireworks before heading off to the attractions. Select complimentary snacks and beverages are also included in the cost of admission.

And don’t forget to show off your sinister side by dressing in attire inspired by your favorite baddie and sharing your experience using #VillainsAfterHours.

As a reminder, this event does not include character greetings with the Villains.”

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