Travel Dates: January 23 – March 20, 2011

Update 6/26/10 – Disney added April 17, 2011 10 night cruise to the kids free offer. The original dates sold out in a matter of days, this date should be gone very quickly, so book today  if you want to go.

Disney Cruise Line has announced a promotion where kids 3 – 17 sail free on Mexican Riviera Disney Cruises during the travel dates above. These 7 night cruises sailing out of Los Angeles stop in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. IN order to qualify for the kids sail free, each stateroom must have 2 full paying adults, and you can have up to 3 free kids per stateroom, in a category 4 stateroom (2 free kids in other staterooms).

• Kids 17 and under sail free when traveling with two full-fare Guests in the same stateroom.
• Government Taxes and Fees not included, and must be paid for any free kids
• Offer applies to stateroom Categories 4 -11, suites are not included.
• Verification of age is required within 48 hours of booking for children who will be 17 years old by the sail date
• A deposit is not required and cancellation fees are not assessed for kids with this offer (though adults are still subject to normal cruise deposit and cancellation requirements

For more information or to book this special Kids Free offer, please contact our sponsor Mouseketrips and ask for code KFMR. Must book by July 31, 2010.

On October 29, 2009, Disney Cruise Line announced additional information about the newest Disney cruise ship, the Disney Dream. Considerably larger than the Disney Magic and Wonder, the Disney Dream has a few surprises in store. A few of our observations:

Staterooms

The Disney Dream deck plan follows the changes made last month to the Disney Magic and Wonder, with subcategories for each stateroom type.

Download the Disney Dream Deck Plan - Warning! It is Huge!

1. Almost all of the staterooms are located up high on the ship. The Magic and Wonder each have 3 full decks of staterooms above the main areas of the ship, where there veranda rooms are located. The Disney Dream has 5 full decks of staterooms up high, with a part of a 6th deck featuring the suites. The other thing you notice is that the inside staterooms are just about gone, there are very few left on board. Only 150 inside staterooms on board, compared to 1,100 outside staterooms.
2. The staterooms are smaller. While at first look, the appear to be similar, the staterooms on the Disney Dream are smaller, though it appears Disney has done a better job of space use, with storage under the beds, etc.
   • Category 4 staterooms are now 256 SF compared to 304 SF
   • Category 5/6 staterooms are now 203 SF compared to 268 SF
   • Category 9/10 staterooms are now 204 SF compared to 214 SF
   • Category 11 stateroom sare now 169 SF compared to 184 SF
   One note, the new stateroom sized exclude the balcony in their measurements, while the Magic/Wonder staterooms sizes have the veranda included. The actual difference in size of the staterooms is probably closer to 15 – 20SF smaller, rather than the 50SF shows in the list above.
3. New Category 8, Deluxe Oceanview Family Staterooms. Before, with a family of 5, the only option was to book a category 4 stateroom with veranda, or do 2 connecting rooms. On the Disney Dream, there is a new category type, the family oceanview stateroom. A 241 SF room with a window, this room is similar in size to the category 4, but lacks the veranda. A great option for a family of 5 who wants to save a bit of money. One note on the rooms, there are only 108 category 8s onboard, divided into four categories. These should be popular, and should book up quickly.
4. New virtual portholes. In the inside staterooms, Disney will  install virtual portholes, so even though you will have an inside room, your room will be equipped with a virtual window, featuring the passing ocean, islands and beaches, complete with visits from Disney characters who may “wash up” onto your window. This should be a blast for kids of all ages, though we are hoping there is an off switch.
5. Concierge Suites. Disney Cruise has moved all of their suites to a concierge level on deck 11 and 12 separate from the other staterooms. On those decks will be the Category R and T suites (the Royal 2 bedroom and 1 bedroom suites) along with some Category V staterooms, which will be similar staterooms to the category 4 family staterooms, they will be slightly larger and include the concierge service. What is concierge service you might ask? It will include access to the concierge lounge on deck 12, which will be stocked 24/7 with food and drinks, and will offer concierge guests a place to relax and watch the new or surf the internet away from the general public. Concierge guests will also have access to the concierge team to help with shore excursions, dining or spa reservations or anything else they can think up. There is also a private concierge sun deck on deck 13, with deck chairs, misters to keep cool and a full choice of drinks and food available.

Restaurants

Not much has changed on the Disney Dream when it comes to restaurants, just the themes changes.

Royal Palace Restaurant

1. Three main rotation restaurants. Animator’s Palette stays, with its changing decor throughout the evening. The Royal Palace is the new “fancy” restaurant located just off the lobby, replacing Lumiere’s/Triton’s, and will be themed after the classic Disney princess movies. The third restaurant will be the Enchanted Garden, replacing Parrot Cay. The Enchanted Garden will feature a special transformation throughout the evening, from a daytime garden scene to a tranquil nighttime sunset and starry sky.
2. Palo remains pretty much unchanged, but now has the addition of Meridian, a Palo only bar and waiting area for pre and post drinks.
3. The casual dining stays about the same. Cabanas will be the new buffet replacing Topsiders and Beach Blanket. Cabanas will be more of a food court atmosphere, rather than a buffet line. Inspired by California beaches with uniquely Disney touches, Cabanas offers indoor and outdoor dining on Deck 11 aft with incredible ocean views. Across the beach-themed dining room, tables are sheltered under palm trees and beach umbrellas. Surf boards, sun umbrellas, kites, teak Adirondack chairs and clam shell table tops add to the sunny seaside décor. In addition, many of the Pixar characters will be involved, including the Finding Nemo Sea Gulls. Cabanas will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. For dining, Cabanas will be table service, but a bit more casual than the three main dining areas.
4. Pool side dining gets a needed change. Flo’s Cafe, Doc’s Grill, Luigi’s Pizza and Fillmore’s Favorites will be poolside options featuring character from Pixar’s Cars. EyeScream and Frozone’s Treats will feature characters from Pixar’s Monsters Inc and The Incredibles. The Cove bar remains the same, with an adult only area for relaxing.

Our take is that Disney has done a great job of making the dining more of a theme park experience, with characters from movies used as a central theme. Gone are the days of a restaurant with horrible floral fabric everywhere and a buffet in the middle, replaced with more of an experience in dining, whether that is at dinner, or getting your ice cream from a monster.

Public Areas

From the information released, it appears not much will change when it comes to the public areas. The fantastic Kids club will remain about the same, with the addition of more Disney characters in the kids spaces. The main changes are in the amenities available to all guests on board.

1. AquaDuck. Most of the announcement was spent on the AquaDuck, the first water roller coaster at sea. I didn’t realize there was race to see who was first. This is a full size water ride for kids of all ages. This is a 765 foot long ride water ride, with a loop that extends out over the ocean, 150 feet above the water. It also has a height requirement of 48 inches, so this is not an option for small kids, though the Mickey slide will still be available.
   

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2. Walt Disney Theater. Not much of a change there, but there will now be balcony seating, so it has gotten quite a bit larger. The other change is the Buena Vista Theater (movie theater) will also be 2 stories, and will be able to hold live stage shows. Another option for live theater on board.
3. Vibe. Now removed from the Stack, the Teen Club has been given it’s own area, replacing the staff pool on the bow of the ship. Located on deck 5, Vibe will feature a large indoor area with games, music, giant TVs and all sorts of teen fun. Also, there is now a large outside area which will have wading pools, deck chairs, outdoor games, etc. Sounds like a place teens will like to go now.
   

   Vibe - Disney Dream Teen Club

4. Edge. The new Tween Club is located in the stack for kids age 11 – 13 only. Not only will it have great ocean views from the stack, the windows will be one way, so guests outside will not be able to see in. Plus, the AquaDuck will run through the Edge.
5. Sports deck? Currently, on the deck plans and models we have seen, there is not a sports deck. Will there be one?

From first glance, the Disney Dream seems to be fantastic, making changes where needed, but keeping the same look and feel of the popular Disney Wonder and Magic. Will we see changes made to the older ships to match the newer ships, such as the addition of the virtual portholes and the Enchanted Garden replacing Parrot Cay? Hopefully. Many things have been left blank or unannounced at this time concerning the ship. There should be a few more surprises by Disney made public before the ship launches in 2011.

Disney Dream Schedule

Currently, the Disney Dream is set to sail 3, 4 and 5 night cruises out of Port Canaveral, FL. The inaugural cruise will be January 26, 2011, a 4 night Bahamanian Cruise. The Dream will sail 3 and 4 night cruises alternating in the Spring, Fall and Winter, with 5 night cruises sailing from May 29, 2011 until August 16, 2011.

Booking for the Disney Dream starts on November 9, 2009. For more information on booking the Disney Dream, please contact our sponsor Mouseketrips. If you happen to be a Castaway Gold or Platinum member, you can book starting on November 2, 2009.

Travel Dates: Select 2010 Adventures by Disney departures

Adventures by Disney has released a new discount, book your family on one of the special Adventures by Disney available during 2010, and your family will receive a free 3 night Disney Cruise. Adventures by Disney is Disney’s guided tour service, first class all the way. From Alaska to Australia, with Adventures by Disney you’ll meet local experts, receive VIP treatment, enjoy exclusive experiences you might miss on your own and discover incredible adventures — including special thrills just for kids! All hosted by Disney-trained Adventure Guides who will handle the details so you can make the most of your time with your family.

Availability is limited to certain Adventures:

• Alpine Vacation – Alpine Magic - June 20, July 04, August 05, August 15
• Central Italy Vacation — Bella Italia - May 24, June 05, July 18, August 08
• Hollywood Vacation — Backstage Magic - January 19, March 28, June 20, July 18, August 08
• China Vacation — Enchanted China - April 18, May 30, June 13, June 27, July 04, July 18, August 01, August 15
• Australia Vacation — Discovery Down Under - June 12, July 17, August 07, September 04
• Ireland Vacation — The Emerald Isle - May 22, June 05, July 06, July 17, August 07, August 17, September 18
• Ecuador and Galapagos Vacation — Gateway to the Galapagos - June 08, June 22, July 20, August 03, August 10
• Northern California Vacation — Golden Path to Yosemite - June 27, July 18, August 08
• London and Paris Vacation — Cities of Knights & Lights - April 02, May 14, May 28, June 21, July 12, July 23, July 30, September 10
• Costa Rica Vacation — Path to Pura Vida - February 13, March 13, March 27, April 10, June 05, June 19, July 03, July 10, July 24, July 31, August 14, September 18
• Wyoming Vacation — Quest for the West - June 15, June 17, June 27, July 11, July 13, July 20, July 25, July 27, July 29, August 19
• Glacier National Park & Canadian Rockies Vacation - Rocky Trails and Mountie Tales – June 09, June 16, July 07, July 14, September 04
• Mid-Atlantic Vacation — Spirit of America - April 02, May 28, June 25, July 01, July 09, August 06, August 13
• South Africa Vacation — Safari to South Africa - May 03, July 18, August 01, August 29
• Peru Vacation — Sacred Valleys & Incan Cities - February 08, June 07, July 12, July 26, August 16
• Grand Canyon Vacation — Southwest Splendors - April 10, May 29, June 05, June 08, June 12, June 26, July 03, July 6, July 17, August 03
• Alaska Vacation — Taming the Last Frontier - June 09, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 07, July 21, July 28, August 11, August 18
• Germany Vacation — Once Upon a Fairytale - June 18, July 02, July 12, July 30, August 02, August 13, August 16, September 17
• Italy Vacation — Viva Italia - May 30, June 06, June 10, July 11, July 18, July 22, July 29, August 02, August 09, September 27

Availability on the free 3 night Disney Cruise is limited to certain travel dates:

3 Night Disney Cruises
Scheduled departures between:

• January 07, 2010 to May 20, 2010
• August 26, 2010 to November 21, 2010
• December 02, 2010 to December 16, 2010
• March 03, 2011 to April 14, 2011
• April 28, 2011 to May 26, 2011
• August 25, 2011 to November 20, 2011
• December 01, 2011 to December 15, 2011

For more information on Adventures by Disney, or to book or get a price quote for the free Disney Cruise, please contact our sponsor MouseGuides, your source for Adventures by Disney information. This special must be booked by January 15, 2010.

A few notes about the free Disney Cruise:

• The number of guests in the free cruise party may not exceed the number of guests in the eligible Adventures by Disney land package. Offer valid on ocean view staterooms in the following categories only: 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9D and the number of staterooms available for this offer is limited.
• Offer applies to new purchases between 10/26/09 and 1/15/10 of select Adventures by Disney land packages at the non-discounted regular rate departing before 10/2/10.
• Government Taxes and fees are not included. Optional airport transfers and trip insurance are not included.

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There are some pretty major changes, with complete elimination of categories 8 and 12 (they have been folded into categories 9 and 11 respectively). Stateroom categories now also have “levels”, so it is no longer simple to distinguish between stateroom types. You can’t just book a category 5 stateroom, you now have to choose between 5A, 5B and 5C.

• Suites remain the same, but have been renamed from Category 1, 2 and 3 to Category R (Royal Suite), Category S (2 bedroom Suite) and Category T (1 bedroom suite)
• Category 4 now has three levels, 4A which is center ship on deck 8, 4B which is forward and Aft of the 4A staterooms, and 4E which is to the very Aft of the ship (only 6 on each ship)
• Category 5 now encompasses the old category 5 and 6 staterooms, for the most part. 5A is on deck 7 midship, 5B is on deck 7 forward and aft of 5A, as well as midship on deck 6 while 5C is on deck 6 forward and aft of 5B
• Category 6 now is only a few staterooms to the very aft of decks 5, 6 and 7, and are now labeled 6A.
• Category 7 remains the same, and are now labeled 7A.
• Category 8 no longer exists on the Magic or Wonder, and are part of Category 9.
• Category 9 now has 4 levels. 9A are the old category 8s, located on decks 5, 6 and 7. 9B is midship on deck 2, while 9C is forward and aft of 9B. 9D is on deck 1.
• Category 10 now has 3 levels. 10A is on decks 5 and 7. 10B is on Deck 2 while 10C is on Deck 1
• Category 11 now takes up all of the old category 11 and 12 staterooms. 11A is on deck 7 and midship on deck 6. 11B is to the aft and forward of 11A on deck 6 and on deck 5. 11C are the old category 12, and are on deck 2.

There are some holes in the Magic and Wonder stateroom types, such as no 4C or 4D. This is to make room for the new ships’ expanded number of decks and additional options for stateroom types.

There is good news and bad news in the new stateroom types.

• Good, in that you can now choose your location much easier, and pay for that location, whether that means pay more or less. I always thought it unfair that everyone wanted to be midship, but the staterooms at the very back or very front were the same price, but much less desirable.
• Bad in that this seems to be another way for Disney to charge you a bit more for what you were getting before, similar to the classification of some lagoon view rooms to theme park view rooms at the Polynesian a few years ago.

Overall, good changes. It may cause problems during the booking process for a while for travel agents and Disney Cruise reps, but in the end, people will be able to book exactly what they want, and pay for what they get. Booking for 2011 Disney Cruises starts on September 28, 2009. Castaway Club members who have sailed with Disney 5+ times can book startin on September 21, 2009.

Disney Cruise Line has made major changes to it’s Castaway Club program. Currently, once you sail on a Disney Cruise, you become a member of the Castaway Club, and regardless of the number of sailings you have been on, you get the same treatment and amenities.

Starting on October 3 on the Disney Magic and October 18, 2009 on the Disney Wonder, the new Castaway Club program will introduce enhanced benefits for Castaway Club members, both on board and at home. Disney Cruise has now split the Castaway Club into three membership levels, depending on how many times you have sailed on the Disney Cruise.

• Silver Castaway – Guests who have completed their first sailing will be able to get exclusive offers from Castaway Club, a welcome back stateroom gift plus early access to onboard activities such as Palo, port adventures and the spa.
• Gold Castaway – Along with the benefits of the Silver Castaway, guests who have completed five sailings will get a special merchandise offering plus enhanced an onboard Castaway Club reception on sailings of four nights or longer.
• Platinum Castaway – Guests who have completed 10 or more sailings with the Disney Cruise Line will receive the same benefits as the Silver and Gold Castaways plus other benefits including exclusive Platinum Castaway Experiences and a complimentary dinner at Palo.

An additional benefit is that Gold and Platinum members will be able to book 2011 cruises a week before anyone else, starting on September 21, 2009.

For more information, you can check out the Disney Cruise Castaway Club page.

Disney Cruise Line announced their 2011 itineraries today, including the first visit ever to Alaska from the Disney Cruise.

Disney Magic 2011 Cruise Dates

The Disney Magic will be returning to Europe during the 2011 Summer Season, and will sail in the Caribbean during the rest of the year.

• 14 night Trans-Atlantic Cruises – May 14, 2011 – sailing from Port Canaveral to Barcelona and September 10, 2011 returning from Barcelona to Port Canaveral.
• 10 night Mediterranean Cruises – June 8, June 29, July 20, August 10 and August 31, 2011. Sailing from Barcelona, stops include Malta, Tunisia, Italy, Corsica and France
• 11 night Mediterranean Cruises – May 28, June 18, July 9, July 30 and August 20, 2011. Also sailing from Barcelona, Spain.
• 7 night Caribbean Cruises – The Disney Magic will be sailing alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean Cruises during the rest of 2011.
• 11 night Holiday Cruise - December 17, 2011, special holiday cruise from Port Canaveral to the Caribbean
• 10 night Holiday Cruise – December 28, 2011, special holiday cruise from Port Canaveral to the Caribbean

Disney Wonder 2011 Cruise Dates

The Disney Wonder will move permanently to the West Coast, with 7 night cruises to Alaska and Mexico.

• 7 night Alaska Cruises – May 3 – August 30, 2011. Sailing from Vancouver, Canada, the Disney Wonder will visit Tracy Arm Fjord, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan
• 7 night Mexican Riviera Cruises – January 23 – April 17 and September 25 – December 18, 2011. Sailing from Los Angeles, the Disney Wonder will visit Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas
• 15 night Panama Cruise - January 6, 2011. Sailing from Port Canaveral, the Disney Wonder will move from the Caribbean to the West cost. Including stops in Aruba, Panama Canal, Costa Rica, Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Los Angeles

Disney Dream 2011 Cruise Dates

The Disney Dream will be sailing 3 and 4 night Cruises starting in 2011. No launch date has been announced yet. Information will be available on October 29, 2009. I will update this post as soon as information becomes available.

Please remember that in order to get the best deal on a Disney Cruise, you must book as early as possible. These special 2011 itineraries will be available to book starting in September 28, 2009. If you have sailed on the Disney Cruise 5 or more times, you will be able to book starting on September 21, 2009. If you are even thinking about going on a Disney Cruise during 2011, take a look at the schedule, and get something on hold with your travel agent or Disney Cruise itself ASAP. You should be able to hold it for 7 days, and then a refundable deposit will hold it a bit longer until you decide for sure if you are going or not.

Interested in booking a 2010 Disney Cruise? Contact our great sponsor Mouseketrips. They will be able to help you with your complete Disney Cruise itinerary.

The official Press release from Disney Cruise Line is below:

CELEBRATION, Fla. (Sept. 11, 2009) – For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line will offer Alaskan cruises during a four-month season of seven-night sailings aboard the Disney Wonder in summer 2011. Combining the natural wonder and adventurous spirit of Alaska with the unparalleled, family-friendly experience provided by Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Wonder will depart out of Vancouver, B.C., calling on popular ports such as Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway.

Before and after the 2011 summer season in Alaska, the Disney Wonder will sail seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises from the Port of Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta.
In response to guest demand, the Disney Magic will once again 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.

“We’re excited to offer this incredible choice of itineraries for 2011, with cruise vacation options for every family – whether that’s outdoor adventure in Alaska, the beauty and culture of Europe, folklore and pageantry of Mexico or tropical fun in the Caribbean,” said Disney Cruise Line President Karl Holz. “The unique advantage of Disney Cruise Line is that we offer a customized ship experience that brings families together, while still catering to the personalized vacation needs of every guest who sails with us.”

Disney Cruise Line also will offer a number of repositioning cruises and special sailings in 2011, including a 15-night Panama Canal crossing, two 14-night transatlantic voyages, a five- and six-night cruise from Los Angeles to Vancouver, and Vancouver to Los Angeles, with first-ever stops in San Francisco and Victoria, B.C., and 10- and 11-night holiday sailings to the Mexican Riviera and the eastern Caribbean.
Guests will be able to book Disney Wonder and Disney Magic itineraries for the 2011 season beginning Sept. 28, 2009.

Disney Wonder 2011 Schedule

Departing out of Vancouver, the Disney Wonder will sail a total of 18 seven-night cruises to Alaska for the 2011 summer season, calling 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. On their Alaskan adventure, guests may 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-ever Disney cruise to Alaska will depart on May 3 with the last cruise of the season scheduled for Aug. 30. Rates for the seven-night Alaskan itinerary start at $939 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

To prepare for the Alaska sailings, a brand-new venue called Outlook Café will be added to the Disney Wonder during dry dock in October. Located high atop deck 10, the 2,500-square-foot Outlook Café is a stylish retreat for guests to relax and enjoy a beverage or cocktail as they peer out through floor-to-ceiling, curved glass windows at breathtaking vistas. The design of Outlook Café is sophisticated with contemporary Art Deco inspiration. An elegant spiral staircase connects Outlook Café with the existing Cove Café 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. Rates for the seven-night Mexican Riviera itinerary start at $639 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

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 starting on May 28. Once again, guests will be able to explore the culture and beauty of Italy, France and Spain, with a family-friendly 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.

Rates for the 10- and 11-night Mediterranean cruises start at $1,739 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

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.

A leader in the family cruise segment, Disney Cruise Line delivers a vacation experience that every member of the family feels was created especially for them. All pricing reflects a category 11C standard inside stateroom, Government Taxes and Fees not included.

Travel Dates: January 7 – April 15, 2010

Great news! Kids 17 and under now can sail free on most 3-night and 4-night Disney cruises from January 7 through April 15, 2010 with two full-fare guests in the same stateroom. Government Taxes and Fees are not included on the free children.

• 3 night Disney Cruises – January 7 – April 15, 2010
• 4 night Disney Cruises – January 10 – April 11, 2010

This is the perfect opportunity for you to experience your first-ever Disney Cruise or come back to enjoy precious family time with the little ones.

Offer applies to new bookings only. Offer applies to Categories 4-12 only. The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited. Other offers, discounts or onboard credits do not apply. See Disney Cruise Line brochure for applicable terms and conditions.

If you have an existing reservation on a 3 or 4 night Disney Cruise during the travel dates, it may be cheaper for you to cancel your existing reservation and re-book with the kids free offer. Our great sponsor Mouseketrips will be able to help you determine if it will be worth rebooking.

To take advantage of this offer, please contact our great sponsor Mouseketrips, and ask for code KFO. This offer expires December 7 for the 3 night cruise, and December 10, 2009 for the four night cruises, so you must book by then.

Travel Dates: June 25 – September 5, 2009

Kids 12 and under can sail for 50% off on most 3, 4 and 7 night Disney Cruises during the travel dates listed above. Two full fare guests must accompany the children in the same stateroom. Government taxes and fees are not included, and not discounted. Limited to category 8 – 12 staterooms, veranda staterooms and suites not included. Some travel dates have Category 3 – 12 available, making for a greater savings:

• 7-Night sailing on August 15, 2009 and September 5, 2009
• 4-Night sailing on August 16, 2009
• 3-Night sailing on August 13 and August 20, 2009

Please note this offer applies to new bookings only, and cannot be added to existing bookings, or combined with other discounts. Please note that the veranda onboard credit is running for veranda rooms during the same time period:

2009 Disney Cruise Vernda Onboard Credit

For more information, or to book this special Disney Cruise discount, please contact our sponsor Mouseketrips, and ask for code KHO.

Disney Cruise announced special Disney cruises with Disney Channel stars today to run during the summer season, 2009. These special 3 and 4 night cruises will feature Disney channel stars available in photo and autograph sessions, on deck parties and Q&A sessions with sneak peaks of upcoming shows and specials.

It’s a kids and teen’s dream to party with the stars from popular Disney Channel shows and original movies. The first-ever Disney Channel Summer At Sea Cruises launch, makes this dream come true!

Stars from Sonny with a Chance, Hannah Montana, JONAS, Wizards of Waverly Place, The Suite Life on Deck, Hatching Pete and Camp Rock will be setting sail. Plus, more are scheduled to appear—so check back often as additional stars come onboard.

For a limited time from July 9 until August 2, soak up the star power with more than 20 Disney Channel stars for eight special cruises on the Disney Wonder.

• Star Autograph & Photo Sessions: Capture some incredible memories! Grab your opportunity to have your photo taken with top stars from popular Disney Channel shows and original movies.
• Onboard Party With The Stars: For one night on each cruise the stars come out for a fabulous party. Join them for a high-energy evening with shows and a special musical performance!
• Star Q&A Sessions and Special Disney Channel Sneak Peeks: Get the inside scoop during question & answer sessions and find out first hand what’s happening with your favorite Disney Channel stars. Also, be among the first to know what’s new, what’s hot and start making your list of what you can’t wait to see on Disney Channel!

Here’s your chance to see and meet sensational stars from big shows and original movies on Disney Channel!

Sail Dates and Appearance Schedule*

3-Night Disney Channel Summer At Sea Cruise

• July 9 to 12, 2009—Tiffany Thornton, Brandon Smith and Doug Brochu (Sonny with a Chance) and Roshon Fegan (Camp Rock)
• July 16 to 19, 2009—Jason Earles (Hannah Montana) and Olesya Rulin (High School Musical)
• July 23 to 26, 2009—Jason Dolley (Hatching Pete), Chelsea Staub (JONAS) and Nicole Anderson (JONAS)
• July 30 to August 2, 2009—Debby Ryan (The Suite Life on Deck), Jennifer Stone (Wizards of Waverly Place) and Musical Act KSM

4-Night Disney Channel Summer At Sea Cruise

• July 12 to 16, 2009—Tiffany Thornton, Brandon Smith and Doug Brochu (Sonny with a Chance) and Roshon Fegan (Camp Rock)
• July 19 to 23, 2009—Musical Act Mitchel Musso and Jason Earles (Hannah Montana) and Olesya Rulin (High School Musical)
• July 26 to 30, 2009—Jason Dolley (Hatching Pete), Chelsea Staub (JONAS) and Nicole Anderson (JONAS)
• August 2 to 6, 2009—Alyson Stoner (Camp Rock), Meaghan Martin (Camp Rock) and Allisyn Arm (Sonny with a Chance)

*Schedule and talent subject to change. Not all stars available for each sailing. More stars are scheduled to appear, so check back soon to find out who!

Disney is also giving away several 3 and 4 night Disney Cruises via a sweepstakes:

Disney Channel Summer at Sea Sweepstakes

For more information on these special Disney Channel Stars cruises, including booking information, please contact our great sponsor Mouseketrips.

Travel Dates: March 26 – June 21, 2009

Disney Cruise has released a follow up to the kids sail free on the three night Disney Cruises, kids now sail at 50% off prevailing rates during the travel dates listed. Kids 12 and under will pay 50% of the normal, prevailing rates at time of booking. A few requirements:

• 2 full-fare guests in the stateroom (first 2 people pay normal price, then any kids will be 50% off)
• Kids must be 12 and under at time of sailing to get discount
• Taxes and government fees not included
• Good on select 3, 4 and 7 night Disney Cruises

Availability is extremely limited, and this offer is only available to new bookings, you cannot apply it to an existing reservation.

For more information, or to book this special Disney Cruise offer, please contact our sponsor Mouseketrips, and ask for code KHO.