Meet
the two ships of the Disney Cruise Line® fleet: the Disney
Wonder® and the Disney Magic®, paying homage to the timeless
style of the past while embracing the contemporary. Discover magnificent
vessels that are virtually identical. Experience Disney's traditions of
extraordinary family entertainment and superb service while you ride the
waves.
History was made on July 30, 1998, when the
Disney Magic® embarked on its maiden voyage from Port Canaveral,
Florida. It was joined by its sister ship, the Disney Wonder®, on
August 15, 1999. Check out more about these magnificent vessels!
The Walt Disney
Company announced plans to start the Disney cruise venture on May 3,
1994.
Ground was
broken on Castaway Cay in May, 1996.
Maiden voyage
Guests for the Disney Magic® were selected by lottery in
February, 1997.
The Disney
Magic® departed from Venice, Italy on July 1, 1998.
The Disney
Magic® arrived at Port Canaveral for the first time on July
15, 1998.
The maiden
voyage of the Disney Magic® took place on July 30, 1998.
The first
Disney Cruise Line® wedding occurred on Castaway Cay on
Valentine's Day, 1999.
The one
hundredth sailing of the Disney Magic® was celebrated on
July 9, 1999.
The Disney
Wonder® departed from Venice, Italy on July 14, 1999.
The Disney
Wonder® arrived at Port Canaveral for the first time on
August 2, 1999.
The maiden
voyage of the Disney Wonder® took place on August 15,
1999.
The Disney
Cruise Line® celebrated its one millionth guest family on
August 30, 2001.
