About Disney Magic

The Disney Magic started sailing in 1998 . Former names: none. The Disney Magic is registered in Nassau, Bahamas. The Disney Magic has 877 cabins. 44 percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.

You can expect between 1754 to 2456 passengers on a typical sailing. This means that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Disney Magic has a space ratio of 33.9 . (A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good as 47.5.

The Disney Magic has 947 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board. There are self serve laudromats on this ship.

There are 11 decks on this ship. The highest deck number is 11. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 6.

The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
1998 - Disney Magic
1999 - Disney Wonder

There are 18 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.


The ship last drydock was in Apr 2023.

Most modern cruise ships need to be dry docked for inspection, maintenance and class surveys every five years and once they reach 15 years of age they need to be dry docked at least twice within a five-year period. Dry docks typically last up to 14 days at a cost of up to $2 million per day and involve regular maintenance including hull cleaning, exterior painting of the structure, inspection of pipes, restoration of exterior deck flooring, and installation of enhanced HVAC filter systems

Built in 1998, this is Disneys oldest ship.

In 2013 Disney Magic went through a major dry dock. Heres a summary of some of the changes: The popular childrens facilities was updated. Oceaneer Club, for ages 3-12, added Andys Room, a replica of the boys bedroom in the movie Toy Story. It features a large functional Mr. Potato Head and a slide built into a replica of Slinky Dog. New is the Marvels Avengers Academy, which includes the uniforms worn by Capt. America and Iron Man. The Oceaneer Lab next door shed its dated outer-space décor in favor of a décor more inspired by pirates. The nursery, for children age 3 months to 3 years old, received a new Its A Small World theme and brighter colors.

Animators Palate, the restaurant received the Animation Magic technology on Disney Fantasy, where cartoons hand-drawn by diners magically dance on the walls.

Parrot Cay, the Caribbean-themed buffet restaurant, received a sleek, sophisticated new look at Cariocas, a classic eatery with a South American vibe inspired by Jose Carioca, a character from the 1944 Disney movie The Three Caballeros.

Topsider Buffet changed to Cabanas, as the casual eateries are known on Dream and Fantasy. The old-school buffet line was replaced with serving stations, and new Aussie-inspired décor features Finding Nemo characters.

The adult-only area, now called Beat Street, was renamed After Hours with an evening ambience more on par with the nightlife in cities like Miami Beach or Las Vegas. Rockin Bar D turned into a cool nightclub called Fathoms. Sessions, the piano bar, became Keys and received a more sophisticated black-and-white color scheme. Diversions, the sports bar, changed into OGills, the popular Irish pub introduced on Disney Fantasy.

The pool area on Deck 9 became one large family play area. The Mickey-shaped pool disappeared and was replaced by water sprays and a bucket dump, as well as a water play area for kids in diapers. The new AquaDunk thrill ride starts with a countdown until the floor drops from under the rider, who then shoots down a translucent tube that winds over the side of the ship.

In September 2015 Disney added 6 inside staterooms on deck 2 in place of the Edge teen center which was moved to deck 9 midship. It appears that 6 Oceanview and 2 inside cabins on the aft of deck 2 were taken out service. Disney added a new Concierge Lounge to deck 10 midship and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique was added to deck 10 forward funnel.

During drydock Mar 2018 added Rapunzels Royal Table (replaced Cariocas), added tropical theme to Cove Café and Signals Bar, updated Vibe and redesigned Rainforest Room, added Club Disney Junior to the Oceaneer Club.

In October 2017 the following staterooms have been reclassified to Concierge Category V: 8024, 8044, 8050, 8076, 8082, 8084, 8524, 8544, 8550, 8584.

There are 877 total staterooms, with the largest being the Royal Suites.

Dining options on board include:
Lumieres Restaurant- main dining room, French decor
Cariocas / Parrot Cay Restaurant- main dining room, South American and Brazilian specialties
Animators Palate Restaurant - Disney character shows, 2 fixed seatings
Cabanas-self service and complimentary
Pinocchios Pizzeria- outdoor, poolside, complimentary
Petes Boiler Bites- fast food, outdoor, lunch and dinner
Daisys De-Lites- outdoor, fast food, poolside
Palo- Italian specialty for adults only
Room Service

Nightly entertainment can be found at The Walt Disney Theater which offers live performances and productions on a rotational stage. There is also a Buena Vista Theater which is smaller and it mainly shows Disney movies. Other options for entertainment in the evenings can be enjoyed at the Promenade Lounge and Studio Sea. Activities include dance parties, bingo, pirate quests, shuffleboard and video games tournaments, all kinds of contests, pool games, family karaoke, dance lessons, talent shows. Between dinner times, there is a short family-friendly cabaret show, with its adult version after hours.

Children of all ages also have their very own designated areas that offer supervised activities. Theres a nursery, kids club for ages 3-12, a tweens club, and a teen-only area called, Vibe. Kids will also have fun at Goofys Family pool, the Splash Zone, Waterslide, and AquaLab, as well as the Video Games Arcade. There is also a sports court that offers basketball, soccer, and volleyball.

Adults have their very own spaces as well including the Cove Cafe and Pool, Signals Bar, a piano bar called Keys, and After Hours/Beat Street. The Spa and Fitness complex has a Roman Bath, Sauna, Relaxation room, beauty salon, and fitness center. There are also Spa Villas for an additional charge that are private suites with hot tub, private verandah, open-air shower, and Roman bed with canopy.

In 2023, a new venue was introduced called the Soul Cat Lounge which is music-themed with a jazz club atmosphere.