® Disney Cruise Line PO Box 10162, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 PAID U.S. POSTAGE PRSRT STD DISNEY CRUISE LINE Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas ©Disney DCL-09-14067 DM-DCLCCCN-FEB10 To discontinue receiving promotional communications from us at this address, please write to: Disney Destinations Marketing, PO Box 10456, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830. Paradise justgotbetter. Cay Castaway C O M P A S S ma g A z i n e • Winter 2010 what’s new | We’ve re-imagined the most imaginary kids’ experience at sea! greetings, Castaway Club Members, Sure, our youth program has always been super. But now, Disney Cruise Line teams have been working hard to make 2010 special for you. From new entertainment to new itineraries, 2010 will offer many ways for you to enjoy Disney Cruise Line. it’s supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! flexible. More customizable. More magical. This one-of-a- As a father, i am proud that Disney Cruise Line wrote the book on creating the best youth activities afloat. now, in other words, it’s more we’re adding a new chapter by giving children the opportunity to customize the activities in which they would like kind, industry-first program makes it easy for your kids to stay to participate based on themed experiences, rather than age. Plus, this spring we’re delighted to premiere “Villains Tonight!” on Disney Magic®. This fun, family-friendly, full-scale musical production is dedicated to Disney’s loveable, loathsome and play together—no matter what their age. From luaus to villains, including Dr. Facilier from “The Princess and the Frog.” laboratories to Little Mermaids, their wish is our command! The summer will bring new destinations as Disney Magic spends a five-month season calling on popular ports in the Mediterranean and northern europe. i hope that many of you plan to join us for these exciting itineraries. i am also pleased to report that we’re making great progress on the construction of Disney Dream™. Let’s say your child loves stories, he or she can participate in The maiden voyage is set for January 26, 2011, so mark your calendars! the Storybook Series. Or maybe they like creating things—the i appreciate your support, and we look forward to seeing you aboard very soon. Create & invent Series would be perfect! Sincerely, in the words of entertainment Jim Urry,Disney “Children Cruise canLine select their own Tom Wolber ® Vice President of Chief Operating Officer adventures and immersive experiences for a truly personalized, Disney Cruise Line memorable cruise vacation.” The new youth program begins this February—and is sure to be a big hit with your little ones. To learn more about our new youth-themed activities, visit disneycruise.com/youth. 2 Working alongside Walt Disney imagineering, Shelley and the team have put nearly two Perfecting Paradise years into the planning of all the magical new enhancements. a magical makeover Shelley says, “i love my job! it’s very rewarding to see it all come together.” The new enhancements on Disney’s for Castaway Cay. Castaway Cay are expected to be completed by summer 2010. Some of the When most people think about paradise, they think about relaxation. But new magic includes: when Shelley Witiak thinks about paradise, she thinks about all the hard • Pelican Plunge work that goes into creating it. One of Shelley’s responsibilities is to help Shelley is especially proud of this new oversee all of the magical upgrades on Disney’s Castaway Cay. 2,400-square-foot floating platform of fun for everyone. She says, “When it opens in spring 2010, you’ll discover two amazing water slides, including an enclosed corkscrew slide and a 140-foot open slide ending with a super splash into the lagoon.” • Spring-A-Leak This 2,400-square foot new play area is Pelican Plunge great for cooling off or simply splashing around. “We made it look like the remnants of a washed-away beach dwelling,” says Shelley. “The fun begins as you enter the storm-weathered structure, greeted by exposed dripping pipes and leaky plumbing.” • Enchanting new Beach Cabana Retreats Now you can enjoy a little piece of paradise all to yourself at one of the 20 new private cabanas. Shelley says, “These premium new rentals provide both privacy and luxury.” Sixteen cabanas are on the far side of the Castaway Family Beach with a spectacular view of the Disney Cruise Line® ship. Four others are located at Serenity Bay beach—an area exclusively for adults. Shelley also gave us a heads up on some of the other enchanting new improvements including: Hideout— a new dedicated teen space; In-Da-Shade—a newly designed and relocated game pavilion; and an expanded dock to accommodate our two new ships—Disney Dream™ and Disney Fantasy™; plus a relocated and much larger stingray lagoon. Spring-A-Leak Shelley says, “We’re really pixie dusting it up! What with all of the new enhancements, ©Disney/Pixar Disney’s Castaway Cay becomes the ultimate private island for adventure, relaxation and quality time with the family.” 3 4 | sneak preview Disney villains are heroes of the new show We’re so excited about the new show Villains Tonight!, we ventured all the way over to rehearsal in snowy Toronto, Canada, in December to give you the inside scoop. What we discovered is that this show is Disney Villains Character Q & A: hot! not only because it’s really good, but because it all takes place in the Underworld. Hades—played by Bill Hartery Q: So playing Hades, does it get hot in the costume? A: “There’s a lot of layers. i’ll probably lose about 50 lbs. doing this role. The plot revolves around Hades—ruler of the Underworld. He’s been But as lord of the Underworld, it’s a lot of work keeping things evil.” having way too much fun at work. now, with the help of his bumbling Q: In the show, there’s an “evil-O-Meter”. How would your real sidekicks Pain and Panic, he must bring together all of the Disney personality register on the “evil-O-Meter”? villains in order to save his job. A: You should probably ask my wife. i guess it depends on how much sleep i got the night before. if i don’t catch enough winks, i can be a little “fiery.” This hilarious new show debuts during the March 27 voyage aboard Cruella De Vil—played by Julia Tobey Disney Magic®! it features the best of the worst Disney Characters— Q: What’s the best part of playing Cruella De Vil? the evil Queen from Snow White, Ursula from The Little Mermaid, A: She’s just so deliciously evil! i mean going after puppies—what’s Scar from The Lion King, Cruella De Vil from 101 Dalmations and worse than that? many more. Q: Are you a dog lover? A: I am such a dog lover! i couldn’t be more opposite than Cruella. i grew up with Chinese pugs and i’m obsessed with them. i actually left my Castaway Club exclusive Video little nine-month-old pug puppy with family to come do this show. Q: Visit disneycruise.com/castawayclub for a sneak peek Is there anything special or different about performing on a cruise ship? at the creators and cast of this amazing new show. A: Sometimes the stage isn’t there when you jump up and come back down—the stage has shifted. Sometimes that kind of mixes it up for you. it’s also fun because everyone is on vacation. People are there to be entertained. They’re very attentive audiences. Pain—played by Ryan Dietz Q: How does this character match up to your real personality? A: We’re both easily distracted by shiny things. Dr. Facilier—played by David LaMarr Q: What’s your favorite part about the show? A: Pain and Panic welcome us to the Underworld which turns out to be the “Fun-derworld.” 5 6 Romance is in the air. And at sea. ©Disney/Pixar Whether it’s dining by candlelight, The latest Disney Dream details dancing past midnight or simply sharing a magical moment, you’ll love all the enchantment and romance of a Disney Our newest ship is shaping up! Disney Dream™ is still under construction, but don’t cruise. Here’s just some of the romance worry—we’re keeping you updated with all the magical details. Here’s a sneak peek to be found: at just some of the enchantment onboard: • Goofy’s Sports Deck—The magic tees off with a whimsical miniature golf course, where goofy leads you through nine themed holes of wacky fun designed by A magical couples massage Reserve a private couple’s villa and enjoy the creative minds at Disney. There’s also a digital sports hours of soothing spa treatments, lavish simulator that allows you to swing, kick and throw without Love at first bite therapies and relaxation rituals complete with the hassle of chasing the ball—garsh, that’s clever! Palo is a spectacular oceanview restaurant champagne and strawberries at the Vista Spa reserved exclusively for adults. From appetizer & Salon. • Nemo’s Reef—Discover oceans of fun at this new to dessert, you’ll enjoy a delicious time! interactive water play area overflowing with water slides, A couple’s day at Serenity Bay beach pop jets and lovable underwater friends like nemo, A midnight kiss beneath the stars At Disney’s Castaway Cay, steal away to the Dory, Mr. Ray and many more of your favorites from the Welcome to Deck 4—the Promenade— adult exclusive Serenity Bay beach.