Travel Guide Updates for PassPorterÕs
Field Guide to the Disney Cruise Line Ð Third Edition
(third
edition, released May 2005)
These updates were current as of
Reminder: These updates do not include
every new thing on the Disney Cruise Line as that would require an entirely new
book to explain (and, yes, we will have a fourth edition in March/April 2006)!
Instead, this chart only lists the pages in PassPorterÕs Field Guide to the
Disney Cruise Line Ð Third Edition that would be out-of-date or incorrect
without this information.
Date |
Page |
Update Description |
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35 |
Two new 10- and
11-night South Caribbean itineraries are available for September 2006. New
ports include Barbados and St. Kitts. The 10-night cruise sails on September
7 and the 11-night cruise sails on September 17. See http://www.disneycruise.com for
itinerary details. This itinerary and its ports will be included in our
fourth edition. |
|
100 |
Rotation dining now
has staggered dining times based on your rotation. Rather than having all
guests on the ship start early and late seating at the same time, times are
now staggered to 5:45 pm, 6:00 pm, or 6:15 pm for early seating and 8:00 pm,
8:15 pm, and 8:30 pm for late seating. You will be informed of your seating
time when you board, and it will remain the same throughout your cruise.
These staggered times reduce crowding in certain areas and allow ease of
movement through the ship prior to and following dinner. |
|
109 |
Palo reservations
can now be made online up to 75 days before embarkation (90 days for Castaway
Club members and 105 days for Concierge guests). Your cruise must be paid in
full in order to reserve online. Note that limited Palo reservations are
available online. Register and make reservations at http://www.disneycruise.com . |
|
133 |
Kids have a new hang
out at the Ocean Quest activity area on deck 2 (the former conference rooms)
on the Disney Magic. The new area has a scaled-down replica of the shipÕs
bridge, complete with LCD ÒwindowsÓ with live video feeds, a real captainÕs
chair, and a simulator game. The area also offers computer and video games,
plasma screen TVs, and arts and crafts. More information and photos on this
new area will be in our fourth edition book. Oceaneer Club and
Lab reservations can now be made online up to 75 days before embarkation (90
days for Castaway Club members and 105 days for Concierge guests). Your
cruise must be paid in full in order to reserve online. Register and make
reservations at http://www.disneycruise.com
. |
|
140 |
On the Disney Magic,
a jumbo movie screen has been added to the forward funnel stack above the
Goofy Pool. The screen is 24Õ x 14Õ and will display movies, TV shows,
sporting events, and assist in making the deck parties even more exciting. |
|
144 |
The Vista Spa on the
Disney Magic has been expanded. There are now three new Òspa villasÓ and an
indoor spa treatment suite with a private outdoor verandah and personal hot
tub, open air shower, and chaise lounge. The fitness center added 1,700 sq.
feet, doubling in size and allowing more space for exercise equipment, creating
an area for spinning classes and, creating private spaces for Pilates
instruction and beauty/fitness consultations. More details and photos on the
Vista Spa expansion will be in our fourth edition book. The spa on the Disney
Wonder remains as it is described in our third edition for the time being. Vista Spa
reservations can now be made online up to 75 days before embarkation (90 days
for Castaway Club members and 105 days for Concierge guests). Your cruise
must be paid in full in order to reserve online. Register and make
reservations at http://www.disneycruise.com
. |
|
153 |
Shore excursion
reservations can now be made online up to 75 days before embarkation (90 days
for Castaway Club members and 105 days for Concierge guests). Your cruise
must be paid in full in order to reserve online. Register and make
reservations at http://www.disneycruise.com
. |
|
270 |
Castaway RayÕs
Stingray Adventure shore excursion is now available on Castaway Cay. We had
the good fortune to be a part of the preview of this excursion and we
absolutely love it Ð and we think you will, too! The experience lasts about one
hour and costs $35/ages 10+ and $29 for kids ages 5-9. Kids under 5 are
not permitted, and kids 16 and under must be with an adult. A detailed review
will appear in our fourth edition. |
|
278 |
Children under 3 are
welcome to play in Oceaneer Club when accompanied by a parent. Just ask at the
counter and you and your child will be provided with a guest nametag to wear
during your visit. You can visit at anytime the Club is open. This is an
excellent opportunity for cooped-up toddlers to burn off some energy on the
play equipment. |
|
279 |
FlounderÕs Reef
Nursery reservations can now be made online up to 75 days before embarkation
(90 days for Castaway Club members and 105 days for Concierge guests). Your
cruise must be paid in full in order to reserve online. Register and make
reservations at http://www.disneycruise.com
. |