Inside the Magic to cover the Disney Fantasy Inaugural Magical Preview Cruise from Disney Cruise Line

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The dazzling Disney Cruise Line ship glides across calm waters at dusk during its Inaugural Magical Preview Cruise, sparkling under the iconic purple and blue evening sky as it sets the stage for an enchanting Disney vacation adventure.

Fans looking forward to seeing the newest addition to the Disney Cruise Line will next month be able to look no further than right here on Inside the Magic, as we will be sailing on the Disney Fantasy Inaugural Magical Preview Cruise!

This special 3-night preview sailing for invited media, travel agents, and other guests (including the grand prize winners of the Walt Disney World D23 Great Disney Scavenger Hunt) will depart Port Canaveral, Fla. on March 23, 2012, returning March 26, just five days before the Disney Fantasy sails on her maiden voyage.

Disney Fantasy Inaugural Magical Preview Cruise logo, featuring dates March 23–26, 2012, marking the debut celebration of Disney Cruise Line's newest ship as part of a highly anticipated entertainment launch for Disney fans.


UPDATE (2/23/12): Here’s the fancy invitation we received in the mail today from Disney, including a paper sculpture of the Fantasy ship:

Disney Cruise Line’s “Disney Fantasy Inaugural” booklet, adorned with shimmering gold and black lettering, marks the exclusive Magical Preview Cruise—perfectly set atop a polished wooden table, capturing the anticipation of a grand new ship launch in Disney’s fleet.

Disney Fantasy Inaugural event booklet resting on a wooden surface, its cover embossed with elegant lettering—an exclusive keepsake from Disney Cruise Line’s Magical Preview Cruise, treasured by Disney fans and collectors.

Open Disney Cruise Line invitation with shimmering gold lettering and vibrant print on crisp white paper, inviting fans to an exclusive Magical Preview Cruise aboard the Disney Fantasy—a voyage filled with signature Disney entertainment magic.

Disney Cruise Line invitation with shimmering gold accents, a captivating illustration of the Disney Fantasy ship, and elegant lettering announcing the eagerly awaited Inaugural Preview Cruise—an exclusive event for Disney fans and cruise enthusiasts.

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While aboard, we’ll exploring every corner of the ship, taking in Disney’s entertainment, cuisine, and all the amenities to report back when we return.

Much like our coverage of the Disney Dream Christening Cruise in 2011, we’ll be sure to capture and review all the elements that make a Disney cruise unique, with a focus on the new features differentiating the Disney Fantasy from her sister ship.

Whimsical salon featuring plush chairs, ornate mirrors, gentle lighting, and sparkling princess gowns showcased along the left—capturing the magical atmosphere of a royal boutique experience aboard Disney Fantasy during its Inaugural Magical Preview Cruise.

New features aboard the Disney Fantasy include:

  • Animation Magic” show at Animator’s Palate restaurant
  • “The Case of the Stolen Show” interactive adventure starring The Muppets
  • A virtual trip through Europe in the ship’s Europa nighttime entertainment district
  • Two new Broadway-style musicals
  • Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
  • The new AquaLab water play area
  • Of course, we’ll also be sure to get in as many rides on the AquaDuck water coaster as we can!

    Guests experience the excitement of Disney Fantasy’s AquaDuck as two girls in swimsuits laugh together, zooming through the thrilling water slide tunnel on a blue inflatable tube during the Inaugural Magical Preview Cruise.

    And we’ll have more time on board to see and report on it all, as the Disney Fantasy preview cruise will put us at sea for three nights, rather than the brief two-night cruise we enjoyed on the Disney Dream last year.

    Internet accessibility is limited at best while at sea, so don’t expect too many Disney, theme park, or updates while we’re cruising, but be sure to come back to Inside the Magic at the end of March after we return for a full review and report from the Disney Fantasy, the newest addition to the Disney Cruise Line!

    Stay on top of all the latest news and information by visiting the Disney Fantasy section of our web site.

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