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When you’re anticipating all of the fun you’ll have on your first Disney cruise, dinner may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But when you’re anticipating all of the fun you’ll have on your second Disney cruise, mealtime is likely top of mind.

In true Disney fashion, dinner on a Disney cruise is an experience in itself, one the entire family will enjoy. Chances are, mealtime will be a favorite part of your Disney Cruise Line vacation. Here are five reasons why …

1. You dine in elaborately themed restaurants with a full course of fun. Watch your drawing come to life on the big screen or have a friendly conversation with Crush, the sea turtle from “Finding Nemo,” at Animator’s Palate. Step into an era of southern charm and street parties at Tiana’s Placeon the Disney Wonder. Visit the kingdom of Corona for a festive celebration with live musical performances at Rapunzel’s Royal Table on the Disney Magic. Each ship offers a unique dining experience you won’t find anywhere else.

2. You are treated to a delicious three-course meal. Each restaurant serves a variety of world-class cuisine featuring market-fresh ingredients, and every meal includes a unique selection of hot and cold appetizers, delectable entrees and rich desserts. The best part? There’s never an up-charge for sumptuous menu items, like Wild Alaska Salmon, in the family dining rooms.

3. You’ll have a different experience each night. With our innovative rotational dining concept, you get to enjoy all three of our family dining rooms. On cruises longer than three nights, you can dine in some of the restaurants a second time but with a new menu. You can also opt to eat at one of our adult-exclusive fine dining restaurants or dine on your own schedule at our casual dining restaurant, Cabanas.

4. You can expect the same great service every night. Since your servers accompany you to the different family restaurants, you know you’ll have friendly, familiar and personalized service when you sit down for dinner. Not only will they know you by name, they’ll learn your dietary preferences, food allergies, likes and dislikes. Don’t be surprised if your beverage of choice is waiting for you when you arrive.

5. Your kids will love it, too. With kid-friendly menu items, servers who perform magic tricks and restaurants sprinkled with a dash of pixie dust, your little ones will feel in their element. And happy kids equal happy parents, am I right? The perfect equation to make memories that last for a lifetime.

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Disney Cruise Line raising the curtain on their Broadway-style live musicals! On every Disney cruise, you can see cruise ship entertainment reach new heights with the most elaborate productions at sea. Disney Cruise Line has taken the most imaginative elements from modern and classic Disney films to bring the stories you love to life on stage.

Here’s your complete guide to the captivating Disney Cruise Line musicals waiting for you on your Disney cruise!

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“Beauty and the Beast” (Disney Dream)

“Be our guest” for Disney Cruise Line’s original musical production of “Beauty and the Beast!” The first musical inspired by the live-action film, Disney’s creative minds joined forces with top Broadway artists to reinvent this story for the stage. An innovative take on the story transforms renowned songs into spectacular, show-stopping numbers, and lavish costumes and puppetry bring a fresh perspective to beloved characters. Audiences of all ages will be enchanted by characters and songs from the Disney classic, along with two musical numbers from the live-action movie.

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“Frozen, A Musical Spectacular” (Disney Wonder)

Enjoy a heartwarming tale of two sisters with “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular.” Based on the hit film “Frozen,” this musical shows the adventure of Anna and Elsa when an accident as children changes their lives forever. With catchy songs to state-of-the-art designs and technology, this original stage show is a flurry of fun for the whole family!

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“Tangled: The Musical” (Disney Magic)

At last we see the light…only on the high seas! The animated Disney film “Tangled” comes to life on stage as the first adaptation of the endearing story we all love. We assembled an all-star creative team to develop this original Disney Cruise Line stage spectacular, which includes three new songs created exclusively for the show by Academy Award-winning composer Alan Menken and Grammy Award-winning lyricist Glenn Slater, along with pioneering puppetry created by master puppet designer Michael Curry.

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“Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular” (Disney Fantasy)

From the big screen to the live stage, enjoy this uproarious performance based on the Disney film “Aladdin.” This mythical story of boy meets girl raises the bar with special effects and technology, which often spills the action into the aisles or above the audience. Enjoy your favorite songs from the movie, or delight in a new song for the production “To Be Free.”

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“Twice Charmed: An Original Twist on the Cinderella Story” (Disney Magic)

What if Cinderella never got a chance to slip on the glass slipper? Beginning where the classic film ended, “Twice Charmed” is a fresh new take on an original Disney story. This new musical combines pop and rock ‘n’ roll elements to create an enchanting score, featuring six original songs as well as classics like “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo” and “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes.”

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“Disney Dreams – An Enchanted Classic” (Disney Magic and Disney Wonder)

Journey through a bedtime story with a young girl as she learns to believe in magic through the power of her dreams. Delight as your favorite Disney characters tell their stories through rousing renditions of songs from “Pinocchio,” “Cinderella,” “Aladdin” and more. You’ll see the strength of positive thinking and how an encouraging attitude can affect the whole world.

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“Disney’s Believe” (Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream)

What does it take for a loving daughter to help her father see a life beyond work? Just a dash of Disney magic! Enjoy this spellbinding original musical about a workaholic who reconnects with his daughter with the help of Disney characters. This modern-day fable features some of the most memorable songs from “Peter Pan,” “Mary Poppins,” “The Lion King” and more.

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“Disney Wishes” (Disney Fantasy)

Enjoy an enchanting musical about staying young at heart with “Disney Wishes.” Watch as a young trio of teens go on the “Ride of Their Lives” before graduation with some of their favorite Disney characters. Bask in full-scale production numbers from “Lilo & Stitch,” “The Jungle Book,” “Mulan” and more, all with a captivating, contemporary twist.

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“The Golden Mickeys” (Disney Wonder and Disney Dream)

You’re invited to a Hollywood-style awards show at sea! Walk the red carpet into the Walt Disney Theatre to enjoy this nighttime extravaganza as it unfolds into dazzling song-and-dance numbers from “Tarzan,” “The Little Mermaid,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and more. And by the end of the gala learn that in our hearts, we are all winners!

So sit back, relax and enjoy the show as the curtain goes up aboard the Disney Cruise Line ships! Make sure you catch your favorite Disney Cruise Line musicals at sea on your next Disney cruise.

From the Disney Parks Blog:

With so many different ways to make memories on a Disney cruise, let’s take a look at the top 5 things that will make your Disney cruise even more memorable in 2019. You won’t want to miss out on any of the fun!

1. Celebrate Mickey’s 90th with Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Party at Sea
In summer of 2019, the celebration of the main mouse’s 90th carries on at sea during 7-night sailings on the Disney Fantasy. During this brand-new deck party, you can join favorite Disney characters for fun in the sun as they celebrate Mickey’s 90th in style, complete with special costumes and a song made just for the occasion – “It’s a Good Time.”

2. The Return of Marvel Day at Sea and Star Wars Day at Sea
Marvel Day at Sea and Star Wars Day at Sea are both returning to Disney Cruise Line in early 2019, giving you and your family the chance to sail with your choice of super heroes or Jedi. During these special sailings, you get to spend a full day immersed in the world of your favorite stories. These action-packed cruises feature epic entertainment, themed activities and an abundance of character meet and greets. Plus, Captain Marvel will make her Disney debut during Marvel Day at Sea before her movie is released in March!

3. A Collection of New Destinations and Adventures
With so many different types of itineraries available for you to choose, it’s easy to find one that’s a perfect fit for your family’s vacation dreams. In 2019, some of our itinerary highlights include more chances than ever to sail out of San Diego, a collection of roundtrip sailings from Rome and seven brand-new ports of call in Europe such as Stockholm, Sweden, Belfast, Northern Ireland and Cartagena, Spain.

4. A Different Way to Celebrate Halloween and the Holidays 
Looking for a different way to celebrate fall fun or winter holidays with your family next year? What better way than with a themed cruise that brings everyone together?! In 2019, our popular Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime cruises are both returning and create the perfect way to join in the festivities without staying at home! Both specialty cruises feature decked out ships, magical entertainment and fun you can only find on a Disney ship!

5. New Adventures by Disney Short Escapes to Add to Your Cruise
Another great way to enrich your next Disney cruise is by adding an Adventures by Disney short escape. New in 2019, Adventures by Disney will offer a pre-cruise guided experience in London to enhance your European cruise sailing from nearby Dover, England. With additional add-on trips in Rome, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Southern California and New York, these short escapes are the perfect addition to your cruise and allow you to become fully immersed in the destination, wherever it may be!

Want to start off your year with something to look forward to? Visit the Disney Cruise Line website to explore all of the fun things in store for 2019!

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A Disney cruise is for the young AND the young at heart… But many adults don’t realize just how much there is for them to do on a Disney Cruise Line vacation. Whether your kids want to hang out in the complimentary kids club or you want an adults only Disney cruise vacation, there are so many things for adults to enjoy!

Did you know that we have specially designed experiences to check every box on your vacation “wish list”? Whether it’s upscale dining, hip nightclubs, relaxing pool time or luxurious spa treatments, we’ve got all the essentials for anyone’s dream getaway!

Here are some of our adult guests’ favorite ways to unwind and indulge with Disney Cruise Line:

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Dining in Style
Disney Cruise Line has adult-exclusive dining options that offer delectable dishes, superlative service and romantic ocean views. At Palo, our signature specialty restaurant, you can delight in Northern Italian delicacies with a modern twist for dinner (don’t miss the chocolate soufflé!) or brunch. Aboard the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, you can also savor gourmet French-inspired cuisine — during dinner, champagne brunch or a dessert tasting — at Remy.

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Playing the Night Away
Looking for a late-night party or a cozy space to enjoy an after-dinner drink? Every Disney ship features a nighttime entertainment district with sophisticated lounges, casual pubs and trendy nightclubs reserved exclusively for adults. In addition to hand-crafted cocktails, beers on tap and world-class wines, these venues also offer live entertainment, from musicians and cabarets to game shows and dancing.

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Relaxing in Serenity
Adults have their very own sun-soaked escape aboard every Disney cruise ship: Quiet Cove, a peaceful oasis on the top deck created especially for guests 18 and over. Here, you can relax in the pool, sip a fruity drink, enjoy live music and soak up the sun. On the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, adults can also luxuriate under a rain curtain at the Satellite Falls wading pool.

And for the ultimate luxury on most Bahamian and Caribbean sailings, you can head to Serenity Bay, an exquisite white-sand beach just for adults on Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, with lounge chairs, hammocks for two and therapeutic massages overlooking the sea.

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Treating Yourself
Pure bliss awaits at Senses Spa & Salon aboard every Disney ship. This adults-only retreat offers a full menu of treatments, like massages, facials, mani-pedis, hairstyling and more… all while enjoying a magnificent ocean view!

Not to mention, Disney Cruise Line has special adults-only cooking classes, beverage tastings, exotic Port Adventures and more experiences designed with adults in mind. In other words… it’s good to be all grown up on a Disney cruise!