The Autistic World of Disney

The re-imagined Disney Magic , the first ship in Disney Cruise Line's fleet, just completed an historic renovation in Cadiz, Spain, and on October 25, 2013 began her first passenger sailing from her new home port in Miami, Florida. Having sailed multiple times on all four ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, I have a knowledge of the vast similarities and subtle differences of each ship. The ships are designed to evoke a sense of familiarity yet each ship has its' own unique flair. The Disney Magic echoes this sentiment in replicating areas that are popular with patrons, yet Imagineers have added a unique decorating design to the Disney Magic. My post will focus exclusively the Adult Entertainment aboard the Disney Magic, specifically the lounges and nightclubs  in the Adult Only area called After Hours.  After Hours is comprised of three lounges, two new ones exclusive to the Disney Magic called Fathoms and Keys . The third lounge, O'Gill's Pub ...

When it comes to entertainment, Disney Cruise Line does it best. People think taking a Disney cruise is just for kids. I disagree. A lot of focus and planning has gone into entertaining children of all ages. It's all about discovering your inner youth and holding on to it. Family activites are plentiful on all four ships, leaving plenty of time for everyone to go off and have experiences and relaxation and loads of fun on their own. We can't crowd each other, after all. Deck Parties: From the moment you board the ship the festivities begin and a deck party awaits you. It's called, the Sail Away Celebration and you'll find it on the pool deck. Be prepared to dance and cheer as you meet many Disney Characters and Crew. Photo: PassPorter.com On a special night of your cruise be prepared to don your pirate attire because the whole ship transforms into a pirate ship for preparation for Pirates Night . All the sit down restaurants are specially themed, have fu...

Luxury awaits when you visit Senses Spa and Salon aboard the Disney Dream or the Disney Fantasy. The spa is located in the forward section of decks eleven and twelve. Your senses will be awakened as you experience many different treatments suited to your needs. Disney Cruise Line has even thought of pleasing couples in a spa setting by offering luxurious Spa Villas...more about that later. They even offer teeth whitening in the Smile Spa, a spa for teens at Chill Spa and even a barber shop for men.   photos above/below: jackiepsarianos The reception area at Senses Spa and Salon. The waiting area.  Although there are opportunities to book treatments on board the ship, it's best to book ahead of time through www.disneycruiseline.com , just log into your reservation when your booking window opens up and head over to the Planning Center . For Platinum Castaway Club members the booking window is 120 days prior to sailing, for Gold Castaway Club member...

The popularity of The Midship Detective Agency on the Disney Dream brought forth a third new such game aboard the Disney Fantasy involving the Muppets called,  The Case of the Stolen Show.  photo: DisneyCruiseLine The familiarity of how to play the game is identical to the two games on the Disney Dream using the Enchanted Art LCD screens. You proceed to deck five, mid-ship to the Midship Detective Agency kiosk, register, receive your game card (that's what you hold up to the LCD screen to play the game with), map and instructions in order to participate. The game itself takes approximately ninety minutes but you can break and return at a later time on the same cruise to complete the game. All of your collected data will be saved, fear not. photo: cruiselinecritic  You can use the same card to play multiple games with different little twists and turns and endings, it's so much fun! The introductory video will help set you up in understanding how the game wor...