Exclusive: Inside the Disney Magic makeover

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DISNEY FANTASY

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Great video and includes an interview with Brent Davies cruise director.


http://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/10/10/disney-magic-cruise-ship-makeover/2958877/CADIZ, Spain -- Just how much is changing during this month's makeover of the Disney Magic? Now you can see for yourself right here at USA TODAY's Cruise Hub.
USA TODAY Travel got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look earlier this month at the unprecedented five-week overhaul of the iconic vessel taking place in Spain, and we'll be rolling out a series of videos on the project over the next three days.
As can be seen in the first of the videos, in the carousel above, Disney's oldest cruise ship is being significantly transformed with new deck-top areas, restaurants, children's clubs and more.
The changes to the 1,754-passenger vessel include the removal of the ship's iconic Mickey Pool, being replaced by a new watery fun zone for kids, and the addition of what's billed as one of the most thrilling water slides ever on a cruise vessel.
Other notable changes to the ship include a major reworking of its grand Lobby Atrium -- a signature feature -- and the complete re-theming of its adults-only entertainment zone.
 
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DISNEY FANTASY

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Just to add this video only went up a few mins before my post, it's very good, lots of views of the ship, far more details than the odd photo we have seen and Brent doing his Mickey voice in his interview with a hard hat on, you can't wish for more. Only on one other forum at this time.
 
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http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ships/magic/


The newly re-imagineered Disney Magic is a cruise liner that blends classic beauty and grace with all the modern luxuries, technology and comforts that make cruising a pleasure. With its distinctive design, signature yellow trim across the stately bow and room to accommodate 2,700 passengers, the Disney Magic is one of the most admired and recognizable ocean liners in the worldmaking hundreds of trips to dozens of exotic international ports every year.

In all, the Disney Magic boasts 11 expansive decks, a total length of 984 feet, a maximum width of 106 feet and an astonishing gross tonnage of 84,000. Aboard the ship, 2,700 passengers can fit comfortably, and 950 Cast and Crew Members are on hand to accommodate the needs of each and every Guest, day and night.

Aboard the New Disney Magic
Guests and their families explore a floating world that holds something to delight and thrill everyone.

  • Staterooms
    Staterooms on board the Disney Magic are well-appointed, comfortable, and awash in nautical elegance. Most boast split bathroomsa feature that's perfect for families& and a cruise line industry first!
  • Youth Clubs
    Youth Clubs aboard the Disney Magic fuel the wild imaginations and playtime needs of our littlest cruisers. Several children's play areas and clubs are found all around the ship, including Disney's Oceaneer Club, home to the new MARVEL's Avengers Academy.
  • Dining
    Dining options aboard the Disney Magic range from intimate gourmet to casual quick-service, showcasing diverse flavors from South America to Northern Italy, and everywhere in between.
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment aboard the Disney Magic is offered in fantastic settings, and all options are designed to fill your days at sea with memorable experiences.
  • Pools
    Pools aboard the Disney Magic are great places to cool down on sundrenched afternoons. Kids and families are invited to splash it up at AquaLab and Goofy's Pool, while adults can retreat to the relaxing confines of the Quiet Cove Pool. Thrill seekers will not want to skip AquaDunk, the drop-out waterslide located high atop the Forward Funnel.
  • Nightclubs & Lounges
    Nightclubs & Lounges on the Disney Magic bring the night to life with music, dancing and socializing. From swanky to sporty, low key to high energy, you'll find a hangout you'll love amid the ship's "adults-only at night" entertainment district, After Hours.


Design and Construction of the Disney Magic Conceived as a "modern classic," the Disney Magic was designed to evoke all the glamour and beauty of the golden age of ocean travel. With these careful plans, the Disney Magic was built in the legendary Fincantieri shipyards in Italy, revered for the technical ability and ingenuity of its engineers and workforce. Through painstaking construction and exhaustive tests, a cruise liner with an unprecedented combination of power, speed and sleek beauty took shape. Today, this sturdy vessel contains an environment that is optimally comfortable, secure and, most importantly, family-friendly.

Interior Design of the Disney Magic The finest in artistry and technology marks the interior design of the Disney Magic. From its creation, the ship was meant to pay homage to the age when ocean liners—once the primary link between Europe and the Americas—represented an era's very best artists and architects, and evidence of this purpose can be found on every deck.

Specially commissioned paintings, sculptures and woodwork, as well as rare animation cels from the expansive Disney archive make the ship's Art Deco interior inimitable and distinctive. Rich detail can be observed in everything from the murals and framed pieces that line its interior walls to the gleaming fixtures and furnishings that fill its grandest spaces.

Step inside the luminous, 3-story atrium lobby—designed to recall an undersea garden—and find yourself greeted by a bronze statue of Helmsman Mickey, crafted by Walt Disney Imagineers to create a spirit of fun the minute you board. Overhead, you'll observe a dazzling chandelier reminiscent of the rays of the sun. The same grandeur encountered in the lobby can be felt throughout all the surroundings aboard the Disney Magic, from its illustrious theatres to its stately stateroom.

Disney Magic images are artist renderings; actual construction may vary.
 
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Hm, a bit heavy on the concept art if you ask me, but I guess that's because there isn't that much to show yet! I am very much looking forward to people's pictures from the first cruise! I just wish I could see it in person any time soon. But so far my plans look more like another Wonder cruise is in my future. And I loved the Wonder, but I also want to see the other ships! That Disney cruise bug is even worse than the Disney parks bug!!! :facepalm:
 
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Bolna said:
Hm, a bit heavy on the concept art if you ask me, but I guess that's because there isn't that much to show yet! I am very much looking forward to people's pictures from the first cruise! I just wish I could see it in person any time soon. But so far my plans look more like another Wonder cruise is in my future. And I loved the Wonder, but I also want to see the other ships! That Disney cruise bug is even worse than the Disney parks bug!!! :facepalm:
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I think it looks good.
 
sweetpee_1993

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I'm not even looking. My husband keeps texting me "Did you see....????" I don't want to know! I'd much rather be on the Magic next month. Ugh!
 
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sweetpee_1993 said:
I know. Not sure I should look. Maybe if I have my guys strap my hands behind my back so I can't book anything. LOL!
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There is going to be a serious bragging rights flood of photos next week who can pin up the most new photos ASAP. No one can avoid it! It's nice to view but may be a spoiler for others.
 
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