The Disney Cruise presently has two 83,000-ton cruise ships, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder that were began in 1998. Plans are being made to build two more 122,000-ton ships in 2011 and 2012, which will be two decks taller. The new larger Disney Cruise lines will be much larger with 1,250 staterooms, double the original cruise ships.

Designed to emphasize the Mickey Mouse theme, the Disney Cruises have exterior paint to match the Walt Disney atmosphere aboard the Disney Cruise Line. The purpose of the Disney trips was to enhance family life with vacations and fun memories. The Disney Cruise Package was a live musical theater, luxurious spa, and one full deck of children’s activities. Due to this, the Disney Cruise ships are rated as the highest in load factors of 150% due to the Disney Cruise ship name.

The Walt Disney Cruise ships travel to the Caribbean Islands on three, four, and seven night voyages. Also available are the Mediterranean and the West Coast which have set booking records as compared to other cruise ships, and have also booked faster in rates of 30 to 50% quicker.

For families or adults who are on limited budgets, yet still want to go on an enjoyable cruise, also available are discount Disney Cruises or Disney Cruise deals. A discount Disney Cruise or cheap Disney Cruises can be found on the Disney Cruise reviews, along with Disney Cruise specials. Usually last minute deals, if there are any, will be listed on their website when cancellations occur, or staterooms are not sold out. Contacting the Shore Excursion desk or at www.disneycruise.com will have information for this availability.

What makes the Disney Cruises so popular are family or single offers of cruises with air or the cruise only. There is a wide choice of cruise destinations with choices of ship or on land and ship. You can dock on land for ½ a day to a full day of sightseeing—the Bahamas, the Caribbean Islands, Costa Maya, Castaway Cay, Mediterranean Cruise in Europe, Night Transatlantic East and West Bound, Mexico Riviera Cruises, and the Panama Canal.

Passport applications can take as long as 8 weeks to finish, and many new laws are being processed with an estimation of 75 days prior to vacationing. Things needed are the U.S. Government’s DS-11 Application which can be downloaded online—but remember to not sign it until at the passport location, do not use white out, and do not correction tape—otherwise, it will not be accepted which will require a new form. Proof of Citizenship can be founded the US Government’s website stating which forms will be needed—if you use a birth certificate, the original will need to be mailed in with the application, so make a copy for at home. A picture of your current valid identification with your signature, photo, and physical description (a social security card is not valid identification) is also needed for the process. Also, two current color photographs are required. Check the U.S. Government website for method of payment.