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Capturing the Wonder
Discover the Magic of a Walt Disney Cruise
By Jill Weinlein
As we sailed away from Port Canaveral, Fla., we joined everyone upstairs for a rousing bon voyage celebration. The captain blasted the horn to announce our departure; it was not the usual single note blast, but rather the first measure of When You Wish Upon A Star.
Legendary Walt Disney often said, "My business is making people happy." We wanted to see if people of all ages truly enjoyed a four-night cruise on Disney Cruise Line's Wonder. Of course children would enjoy a cruise filled with Disney characters, activities created for their age group and meals designed to satisfy their finicky taste buds. But what about grandparents and parents who want quiet adult time? Or teenagers who want to socialize with their own peers?
Next, we checked out our stateroom. We were pleased with the two twin beds pushed together, a convertible sofa and pull-down bunk arrangement. A privacy curtain can be drawn to separate the adult/child sleeping quarters. The split bathroom with a bath/shower is a practical design for families. When our luggage arrived, we changed into our bathing suits and toured the rest of the ship.