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When guests sail on a Disney Cruise Line vacation this fall, they’ll enjoy a wickedly good time as the Disney ships transform into a ghoulish wonderland. Several spooky events are planned to celebrate Halloween including a costume contest for adult Guests and a special costume parade for children.  From spellbinding storytelling, fun-filled family entertainment and yummy treats, the Halloween on the High Seas voyages are truly special.

Guests can join the special Halloween celebration by bringing along their own costumes. When considering costume options, guests should refrain from bringing toys or props that resemble guns, knives or other related implements, as these items will not be allowed onboard.

Halloween on the High Seas will be offered on cruises that depart in the following time periods:

• Disney Magic – Oct. 4-28, 2015
• Disney Wonder – Oct. 1-23, 2015
• Disney Dream – Sept. 7-Oct. 30, 2015
• Disney Fantasy – Sept. 5-Oct. 31, 2015

Aspiring young princesses and knights are in for a treat when Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique debuts on the Disney Magic this fall! This whimsical salon for children ages three to 12 is coming to Deck 10 in the forward part of the ship.

Young Disney Cruise Line Guests can choose from several looks, including a Disney Princess, royal knight and more. On pirate party night, this boutique becomes The Pirates League where pirates of all ages can be transformed from landlubber to buccaneer.

Tweens are also in store for new adventures when Edge moves to Deck 9 midship. This super cool space, reserved just for 11-14 year-olds, will feature a dance floor and high-tech gaming stations.

Cruisers on the transatlantic voyage from Spain to Miami, departing Sept.19, will be the first to enjoy these enhancements. The Disney Magic will then sail 4- and 5-night voyages from Miami to the Bahamas and Caribbean throughout the fall.

Travel + Leisure readers ranked Disney Cruise Line No. 1 on the list of Top Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise Lines and the No. 1 Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise Line for Families in the 2015 World’s Best Awards reader’s survey.  The World’s Best Awards winners were selected by Travel + Leisure readers who participated in a survey rating cruise ships on the quality of cabins, food, itineraries and excursions — in addition to value.

“This recognition is a tribute to the immersive storytelling and creative entertainment we provide to our guests of all ages, on all of our ships, wherever we sail,” said Karl Holz, president of Disney Cruise Line. “To be named the best of the best by Travel + Leisure readers is an honor and speaks directly to the quality of the vacation experience delivered by our dedicated crew members.”

This is the seventh consecutive year that Travel + Leisure readers voted Disney Cruise Line as the No. 1 Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise Line for Families and the second consecutive year they rated Disney Cruise Line as the Top Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise Line overall.

Since first setting sail in 1998, Disney Cruise Line has established itself as a leader in the cruise industry and continues to provide a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and kids can immerse themselves in worlds of fantasy only Disney can create.

Disney Cruise Line has received more than 100 distinguished awards from the travel industry. These awards have included all aspects of the operation from dining and entertainment, to youth activities and spa facilities.  For additional information on Disney Cruise Line accolades, photos, and videos visit Disney Cruise Line Public Affairs.

Disney Cruise Line is in Norway this week for the first time. Check out this video to imagine yourself sailing through the breathtaking Norwegian fjords – then start planning next summer’s European sailing now!

In the fall of 2016, Disney Cruise Line will return to New York for a limited time with sailings to the Bahamas that include a visit to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. New seven-night Caribbean cruises from Miami, Florida and a return to Galveston, Texas round out the season. Learn more in this video!

Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation.

In the fall of 2016, Disney Cruise Line will return to New York for a limited time with sailings to the Bahamas that include a visit to Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. New seven-night Caribbean cruises from Miami, Florida and a return to Galveston, Texas round out the season.

Bookings for the new itineraries open to Platinum and Gold Castaway Club Members on May 19, 2015, and to all Guests on May 20, 2015.

Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation.

Have you heard the news? All four Disney cruise ships have been recognized in the top 10 “Best Cruise Ships for Families” by USA Today Readers, with the Disney Dream taking the top honor. A panel of USA Today editors and industry experts selected the 20 top nominees, and from that list, readers voted on their favorites.

Onboard Chat is now available on all four Disney Cruise Line ships using the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app.

The Disney Cruise Line Navigator app, available for iOS and Android devices, offers guests the convenience of having the Personal Navigator – the shipboard daily newsletter detailing all there is to see and do – in an electronic version right at their fingertips once on board.

And, when guests download the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app, they can also enjoy Onboard Chat, allowing them to enjoy texting across the ship. So they’ll always be in touch with friends and family onboard.

The Disney Cruise Line Navigator App is a free app available in the Apple App Store_SM or Google Play™ and will only work when utilized onboard the ship.

Exciting new experiences await guests aboard the Disney Dream after spaces throughout the Disney Cruise Line vessel are transformed this fall.

Headlining the enhancements are two new interactive youth areas, one themed to Star Wars and another to Disney Infinity. Also, a whimsical sweet shop serving handmade gelato and the ever-popular Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will debut after the Disney Dream undergoes dry dock Oct. 4-24, 2015.

Here’s a glimpse at what’s in store for guests:

Star Wars Area Brings Force-filled Fun for Children

At Disney’s Oceaneer Club, kids ages 3-12 will be transported to a far away galaxy with Star Wars: Millennium Falcon, a new Force-filled play area inspired by the spacecraft from the legendary saga.

Kids will join the Rebel Alliance in the epic battle of good versus evil by assisting with the navigation of the powerful space vehicle. They can also express their creativity through Star Wars-themed crafts, games and activities. Watch episodes from the new Disney XD animated series, “Star Wars Rebels.” Or, join the rebellion at gaming stations featuring the series’ action-packed adventures.

Plus, a shipboard version of the popular Jedi Training Academy experience invites young Jedi hopefuls to learn lightsaber moves from a Jedi Master. They can then use the Force and face off in a final test against the evil Darth Vader.

High-Tech Disney Infinity Space Adds Adventure for Kids

Also in the Oceaneer Club, a high-tech interactive space based on the Disney Infinity hybrid toy/video game offers more fun for kids.

In the Disney Infinity Toy Box area, children can experience a whole new way of playing together with exciting virtual experiences and immersive activities. Customized, on-screen adventures will bring to life characters and stories from across The Walt Disney Company. Kids will be able to unlock exclusive Disney Cruise Line content that they can continue to enjoy when playing Disney Infinity at home.

Specialty Sweet Shop for Families

Venellope’s Sweets & Treats, resembling the whimsical candy land of the Sugar Rush race car game in “Wreck-It-Ralph”, will satisfy cruisers of all ages with handmade gelato and ice cream, an assortment of candy and delectable novelty treats for purchase.  New to Deck 11, the smell of freshly baked waffle cones and candy will linger from the specialty store’s two entrances, inside Cabana’s restaurant and outside by the pool deck.

Magical Makeover Salon for Princesses and Pirates

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, coming to Deck 5 midship, will bring to life the storybook fantasies of young Guests with pixie-dusted and piratical makeovers. This very special salon will offer aspiring princesses and knights ages 3-12 the chance to transform into royalty with the help of a fairy godmother-in-training. On pirate party night this boutique becomes The Pirates League where swashbuckling pirates of all ages will have the opportunity to unleash their inner buccaneer.

Cool and Comfortable Retreat for Adults

Exclusively for adults, Deck 13 forward will include a new water feature, Satellite Falls, a circular splash pool with benches and a gently falling rain curtain that provides cool comfort. Around this upper deck, adult Guests can soak up the sun in loungers or relax in the shade under a canopy.

These enhancements will debut on the 4-Night Bahamian cruise departing Port Canaveral on Oct. 26, 2015.