Disney characters love to cruise too! Keep an eye out for Minnie and Mickey Mouse and their pals on a Disney Cruise Line voyage now sailing from Australia and New Zealand. Photos: Supplied.
Imagine mingling among and being surrounded by Disney characters. It can become a reality if you venture out on a holiday package offered by Disney Cruise Line which has returned for a special new season of cruises out of Australia and New Zealand until February 2025.
Book early, as these cruises are now sailing for a limited time.
Catchy advertising slogans captivate immediately. “Don’t miss out!” … “Get ready” … even “Are you ready?” Such phrases are an inviting promise to: “Sit spellbound through Broadway-style musical live shows, be awed by a spectacular sky of fireworks, and watch first-run Disney movies.”
From the moment you arrive onboard, your family will experience the Disney charm – just like mine did. It was more than happily ever after … on the high seas! The enchantment was long-lasting — especially for the young children.
Don’t be surprised if you run into – and engage – with a diverse array of characters on a voyage including familiar classics such as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Chip ‘n’ Dale, Goofy and Pluto. Disney characters love to cruise as well. It is a truly special time!
There is so much more included with your Disney Magic at Sea cruise. You will immerse yourselves among favoured personalities, be a part of imaginative storytelling, creative dining, Broadway-style shows, kids clubs, adult-exclusive spaces and themed parties throughout your sailing.
Happily ever after … on the high seas. There is so much to see and do on your Disney Magic at Sea cruise.
There are usually no compromises. Every Disney ship provides fun for one and all. It overflows with inventive fun for the kids, unique recreational offerings for adults and thrilling entertainment for the entire family.
Make discoveries and be a part of the magic — morning, noon and night — in themed clubs and lounges designed exclusively for kids, adults and families. Join youth clubs, family venues, nightclubs and lounges, dining options are varied, and when it comes to recreation — you can work out, chill out or take the plunge!
You will be bowled over with what imaginative dining has to offer as you embark on a culinary adventure that combines gourmet specialties with legendary Disney storytelling.
At every turn, take the time to discover something that’s fun for everyone. Make a splash at themed pools and aqua play areas on the upper deck. Join in family-friendly activities like karaoke and trivia and enjoy the latest Disney motion pictures inside the Buena Vista Theatre. Plus, with themed, interactive clubs, kids can step into the worlds of some of their preferred Disney, Pixar and Marvel characters.
We also have to make time for adult relaxation. Explore an assortment of leisure spaces designed with grown-ups in mind. Unwind in bars and lounges, relax in an adults-only pool area, pamper yourself with a spa treatment and enjoy wellness and fitness activities — all amid the thrill that is uniquely Disney.
On some select itineraries, you get to experience the Disney enchantment on board with dazzling musicals such as Frozen, A Musical Spectacular; Disney Dreams – An Enchanted Classic; The Golden Mickeys. Even join some of your desired characters during high-energy deck parties like Mickey’s Sail-A-Wave and Pirate Nigh.
Meet many of your favourite Disney characters, including Goofy and Pluto, on one of the Disney Magic at Sea Australia and New Zealand sailings.
Alternatively, on a Disney cruise, you can be as active as you want to be. After all, it is your vacation!
Mickey Mouse was the rage in the 50s and 60s. So, why is he and all his friends still popular? One answer could be his “enduring popularity can likely be credited to the way he ubiquitously represents wholesome values of kindness and innocence.” His bravery is an inspiration, even though over time his appearance has changed.
When asked why Mickey was so popular, pioneer of the American animation industry, Walt Disney once said: “When people laugh at Mickey Mouse it’s because he’s so human; and that is the secret of his popularity. He struggles with life as we all do, but uses his innate sense of optimism to overcome all obstacles and has a wonderful time while doing so.”
Embark on an unforgettable Disney cruise on certain date sailings and take advantage of special savings of up to 30 per cent on prevailing rates from Australia and New Zealand.
Be sure to check out the new season of three- to 10-night Disney Magic at Sea voyages beginning October 2025 and sailing through February 2026. If you book now, then you will be ready for an unforgettable holiday at sea.
The Disney Cruise Line has brought fascination and treasured Disney friends to our shores for a season of special cruises that are now sailing for a limited time. Don’t let the magic sail without you!
