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When Disney Cruise Line turns 25 in 2023, the five ships in its fleet will host special anniversary voyages over the summer with updated entertainment, decor, and merchandising.
There will be new uniforms for Captain Minnie Mouse and Captain Mickey Mouse with multicoloured fabric and swirling motifs inspired by ocean waves, as well as a new trademark tune that will be played during the voyage. All during the journey, guests will be able to enjoy anniversary-themed food and drinks while enjoying brand-new family-friendly activities that will culminate in special anniversary-themed nighttime experiences.
The ‘Shimmering Seas Collection,’ available to guests, will include clothes, accessories, drinkware, souvenirs, and more, all of which will feature a new distinctive colour.
According to Disney Cruise Line’s senior vice president and general manager, “for two and a half decades, Disney Cruise Line has developed an outstanding heritage of providing wonderful holiday memories for families worldwide.” “Of course, our dedicated cast and crew members, who constantly give exceptional service and create enchantment at sea for our guests every day, are at the heart of our anniversary celebration. We can’t wait for the summer of 2023 to celebrate our 25th anniversary with all of our young and old guests who have sailed with us before as Castaway Club members or will be sailing with us for the first time.
To celebrate Disney Cruise Line’s silver anniversary, Captain Minnie Mouse and Captain Mickey Mouse will don special anniversary uniforms and appear on select cruises decked out in celebratory attire.
A new trademark song will serve as the event’s soundtrack in various ways during the sailings. New family-friendly entertainment and activities will culminate in nighttime experiences designed especially for the anniversary celebration.
Cruisers may celebrate the silver anniversary in style from May to September 2023. From May 24th to September 4th, Disney Magic will set sail from Miami, Florida, to visit ports in the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Disney Wonder will sail on Alaskan cruises from May 15th to September 11th. From May 7th through September 17th, Disney Dreams will make transatlantic and European cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida, while Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish will make Caribbean cruises from the same port.
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