DCL kicks off Holidays on 11-19 Sailings
Disney Cruise Line kicks off its holiday season Nov. 19 with the first of three Thanksgiving voyages. All three ships will offer traditional Turkey Day activities with feasts and football games broadcast live on the outdoor jumbo screens by the pools. Mickey, Minnie and friends will also appear in their Thanksgiving attire.
The Disney Magic sets sail Saturday on a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. On Sunday, the Disney Wonder heads out on a seven-night Mexican Riviera cruise. And on Wednesday, the Disney Dream goes on a four-night Bahamian cruise.
During these cruises, the winter holiday celebrations begin as well. Guests can experience:
** Nightly King Tritons Tree Lighting in the atrium lobby, where a child is chosen each day to help Disney characters light the three-deck-tall tree.
** Holiday storytellers sharing tales of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Plus, theres a story tailored to
Disney Cruise Line guests about celebrating aboard a ship.
** Family holiday crafts, such as decorating stockings, building gingerbread houses, making holiday cards and creating holiday animation cells.
** Til We Meet Again on the Magic and Wonder and See Ya Real Soon on the Dream feature a special holiday edition of the farewell party with beloved Disney characters and the ships crew.
** Traditional holiday feasts in the themed dining rooms.
On
Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Lines private island in the Bahamas, passengers will find snow flurries, Christmas trees, character meet-and-greets, carolers and holiday-themed activities and crafts for children.
Santa Claus and his elves will have surprises for all the kids, along with cookies and milk, on Christmas morning by the atrium tree. Religious observances include midnight Mass on Christmas Eve and Hanukkah services each day from Dec. 20 through 28. The ships will each have parties on New Years Eve to ring in 2012, complete with music, sparkling wine in commemorative flutes and a midnight countdown.
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