Celebrate Mickey’s Birthday at Sea & More New Disney Cruise Experiences in 2019

Considering a Disney Cruise for the whole fam? 2019 is THE year to go.

By Erica Loop January 4, 2019

All ears on deck! The Disney Fantasy crew is complete with Captain Mickey Mouse and First Mate Minnie Mouse, who greet guests onboard the ship. The Disney Fantasy offers a myriad of enchanting experiences for the entire family, including special visits from favorite Disney characters. (Diana Zalucky, photographer)

Get ready for all the new Disney Cruise Line experiences in 2019! As if cruising isn’t rad enough, add in your fave Disney friends and it gets even better! With the new year comes all kinds of new ocean-bound experiences.

So what’s on deck for the Disney Cruise Line in 2019? We’ve got the scoop on the fun-filled family awesomeness you can expect on the high seas this year!

Surprise Party at Sea

Courtesy of Disney

This year marks Mickey Mouse's big 9-0—and with his 90th birthday celebration comes this special experience on the high seas. Mickey and Minnie's Surprise Party at Sea is available on 7-night sailings on the Disney Fantasy.

Marvel & Star Wars Days at Sea

Courtesy of Disney/Matt Stroshane

Sail with your kiddo's favorite superheroes or ride the seas with a Jedi. These action-filled adventures include themed activities, character meet and greets (including with Captain Marvel herself—before the March movie debut) and all kinds of family-friendly entertainment.

New Destinations

Courtesy of Disney/Todd Anderson

The new year brings seven new port of call options for your Disney Cruise Line family vaycay, including Stockholm, Sweden; Belfast, Northern Ireland and Cartagena, Spain.

Disney Short Escapes

Courtesy of Disney/David Roark

Adventures by Disney will give guests the chance to explore their ports through guided experiences—that is, before the cruise even begins. Catch a short escape in London, Rome, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Southern California or New York.

Holiday Celebrations

Courtesy of Disney/Kent Phillips

From Halloween to the winter-time holidays, Disney has plenty of festivities planned. Look for Disney Cruise Line favorite celebrations such as Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime cruises in 2019.

—Erica Loop

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