CELEBRATION, Fla. (Aug. 26, 2008) – Disney Cruise Line will host a red-carpet, world-premiere event for the new Disney Channel original series “The Suite Life on Deck,” a spin-off of the Emmy-nominated “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” on the Disney Wonder cruise ship Aug. 28-31. During this special premiere at sea, guests sailing … Continue reading "It’s a “Suite Life” on the Disney Wonder with Disney Channel World-Premiere Event"
Panama Canal Disney Magic Approximate Times
Posted onRemember these times are One hour behind Eastern Time Here is the tentative schedule from the Navigator: 7am Passing under Bridge of the Americas 8:40am Arriving at Miraflores Locks 10:20am Departing Miraflores Locks 10:50am Arriving Pedro Miguel Locks 11:50am Departing Pedro Miguel Locks 1:00pm Passing Gamboa 3:00pm Arriving Gatun Locks 5:20pm Departing Gatun Locks Link … Continue reading "Panama Canal Disney Magic Approximate Times"
Day at Sea – Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise August 2008
Posted onAnother day at sea! Yeah! First thing: sleep in. Check. I decided I’ve spent enough time in seminars and tastings and lectures, etc., etc. So, I cancelled our wine tasting reservation in exchange for time on deck in the sun and in the pool. Well, first I did promise Michael I would tag along with … Continue reading "Day at Sea – Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise August 2008"
Disney Magic Enters Panama Canal
Posted onFrom Lori We were up early this morning – before 6am. Apparently, it rained overnight, but it is beautiful now. I think we are about 30 minutes behind the published schedule. First round of photos – Boat pulling away from Magic from dropping off Canal Pilot. Many, many, many other ships “parked” outside the canal. … Continue reading "Disney Magic Enters Panama Canal"
Disney Magic Enters Panama Canal – Bridge of the Americas
Posted onMore photos from the Bridge of the Americas: Keep checking back for more photos!
Miraflores Locks Part 1 – Disney Magic Panama Canal
Posted onPhotos from the Panama Canal Webcam as the Disney Magic entered the Miraflores Locks. To see the engineering marvel of the locks, focus on the lower part of the ship. Look at the lifeboats, then move your eyes below to the yellow line and then below still to the dark area and port holes. Follow … Continue reading "Miraflores Locks Part 1 – Disney Magic Panama Canal"
Miraflores Locks Part 2 – Disney Magic Panama Canal
Posted onThe technology is amazing. First, we have the technology of the Canal much of which has been in place since the 1930s. And, we have today’s technology. Deb Wills is watching the ship from the webcam on the locks and we are using SKYPE to talk about what’s happening. Way cool. (Deb’s Note: It was … Continue reading "Miraflores Locks Part 2 – Disney Magic Panama Canal"
Miraflores Locks Part 3 Disney Magic Panama Canal
Posted onDeck 7 aft (our no-longer-secret spot!) – You can see the container ship next to us also heading northbound. So much traffic from Pacific to Atlantic today that they have both lanes working northbound. (I learned at yesterday’s lecture that we actually move from south to north.) Also, there is one little place in Panama … Continue reading "Miraflores Locks Part 3 Disney Magic Panama Canal"
Panama Canal Disney Magic
Posted onLori just emailed (4:30pm EDT). We are approaching Gatun locks right now. HUGE storm! No longer can see the “islands” hidden by clouds. Here is a photo of one of Gatun Locks. This is NOT the lock the Disney Magic is at right now, but gives you an idea of the weather in the area. … Continue reading "Panama Canal Disney Magic"
