Disney Magic 'Encanto,' Soul Cat Lounge, elevated concierge spaces

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 'Encanto' and Disney and Pixar’s 'Soul' are coming to life for the first time on the high seas with the debut of these new family-friendly experiences.

'Encanto Celebration'

Cruisers can join the fantastical family Madrigal during 'An Encanto Celebration,' designed to engage via music, crafts and storytelling. The interactive experience gives an opportunity to meet and take photos with Mirabel and 'the family member we don’t talk about, Bruno,' during their Disney Cruise Line debut.

Families can also join a sing-along of 'Encanto' songs and create butterfly and flower crafts inspired by the film. A selection of Colombian beers, cocktails and sodas along with film-inspired mocktails will be available to order.

New Soul Cat Lounge

'Soul's' heartfelt story was the inspiration for the Soul Cat Lounge, designed to look like Joe Gardner’s favorite music spot from the film, the Half Note Lounge. Located on Deck 3 near Rapunzel’s Royal Table restaurant, the lounge transports cruisers to a classic New York jazz club with brick walls, wood accents and leather seating around a stage set for live music.

The Soul Cat Lounge is adorned with custom artwork from Pixar featuring nods to the film including record labels, concert posters and portraits of jazz legend Dorothea Williams and her bandmates. 'Soul'-inspired details are found throughout including record players, instruments and Joe’s hat.

Adults can enhance their big city experience with Manhattans and martinis or choose from a selection of native brews and cocktails made with New York spirits. A collection of mocktails, specialty coffees and sodas are also on the menu, along with a bite of Little Italy — zeppoles, the classic Italian pastry similar to a fried doughnut.

Redesigned concierge retreats

In other changes, Disney Magic's concierge spaces were elevated and enhanced. The concierge lounge was reimagined and expanded to feature a sophisticated new theme and tropical color palette inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 'Moana' and an additional outdoor covered seating area on Deck 10 for beverages in the ocean breeze.

All concierge suites, including one and two bedroom accommodations and the two signature royal suites, were completely refurbished with fresh fixtures, furniture and elegant artwork, further elevating the premium experience.

In one of the ship's technical changes, hore power connectivity was installed.

San Juan, Miami, San Diego

Disney Magic is currently sailing its first of three itineraries from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Beginning May 24, the ship will return to PortMiami for for summer sailings to the Bahamas and Caribbean including the 'Silver Anniversary at Sea' celebration in honor of Disney Cruise Line’s 25th anniversary.

This fall, Disney Magic will head west for its inaugural San Diego season.

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