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Disney Cruise Line

Disney Magic

Classic Ocean Liner Elegance

Year Built
1998
Guests
2,400
Length
964 ft
Decks
11

About the Disney Magic

The original Disney Cruise ship, launched in 1998. Significantly refurbished in 2013, the Magic retains classic Art Deco ocean liner elegance. She's the most widely traveled ship in the fleet — Caribbean, Europe, New York, and transatlantic crossings. Sailing the Magic is experiencing the ship that launched Disney Cruise Line.

CaribbeanEuropeTransatlanticBahamas7-14 night Caribbean, European, transatlantic, and seasonal Bahamas sailings

Highlights

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Original DCL Ship

The Magic launched Disney Cruise Line in 1998 — a piece of Disney history

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AquaDunk Waterslide

Thrilling 212-foot slide that launches you over the side of the ship

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European Itineraries

Sails more European itineraries than any other DCL ship

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Rapunzel's Royal Table

Beloved Tangled-themed restaurant with character appearances

Dining

Rapunzel's Royal Table

Rotational — Signature

Fairy-tale dining in a Tangled-themed setting with character visits

Lumiere's

Rotational

French-inspired fine dining named for Beauty and the Beast's candelabra

Animator's Palate

Rotational

Original version where the room transforms from black and white to color

Palo

Adults-Only Specialty

The original Palo — Northern Italian with the best brunch in the fleet

Staterooms

Inside Stateroom
3-4 guests
169-214 sq ft
Original DCL split bathroom design
Oceanview Stateroom
3-4 guests
214-246 sq ft
Classic round porthole windows
Verandah Stateroom
3-4 guests
226-270 sq ft
Beautiful on European coastal itineraries
Concierge
4-5 guests
270-1,029 sq ft
The Walter E. Disney Suite is one of the most storied in the fleet

Insider Tips

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Sailing the Magic is experiencing DCL history — the ship that started it all

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European Magic sailings require more planning — flights, hotels, longer itineraries

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The AquaDunk is short but the launch moment is genuinely thrilling

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The Promenade Lounge is the best bar on the classic ships — perfect for pre-dinner drinks

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