Disney Cruise Line returns to the West Coast for 2008.
By AAA National

Next year, passengers on the Disney Magic can again depart from Los Angeles and sail to the Mexican Riviera. AAA National photo

Disney Cruise Line is returning the Disney Magic cruise ship to the West Coast for the summer of 2008 to again offer its popular seven-night Mexican Riviera sailings. Disney Cruise Line developed this itinerary in response to positive feedback about its original 2005 West Coast sailings and requests from guests who wanted to see the ship again departing from the Port of Los Angeles.

Beginning May 25, 2008, the Disney Magic is scheduled to sail 12 consecutive seven-night cruise vacations from the Port of Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera ports of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta.

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said, “The Disney Magic experience is unique, and it is only fitting that it return to the port of such a unique city, Los Angeles. The West Coast experience that Disney will offer exclusively out of the Port of Los Angeles will generate much business and tourism revenue that will bolster our local economy.”

Disney Cruise Line President Tom McAlpin said, “When we launched our first Disney Cruise Line Mexican Riviera sailings in 2005, the guest reaction to the itinerary was tremendous. We have a significant Disney Cruise Line fan base on the West Coast, and we look forward to taking the Disney Magic back to the Port of Los Angeles in 2008.”

Significant enhancements have been made to the Disney Magic since its original West Coast sailings in 2005. Today, guests can enjoy poolside movies on a 24-by-14 foot jumbo LED screen, an expanded spa and fitness center exclusively for adults, and a new youth activities space designed for children ages 10-14.

BEFORE YOU GO Ask your AAA Travel agent about about special fares and member benefits for Disney cruises. Call your AAA Travel agent at (888) 366-4222 for details or visit www.AAA.com.

Guests booking a Mexican Riviera cruise can combine the enchantment of a Disney Cruise Line vacation with the fun and excitement of Disneyland Resort by booking a two-night pre- or post-stay at one of Disney’s three Anaheim resort hotels.

In addition to the 12 Mexican Riviera cruises, Disney Cruise Line will offer two 15-night repositioning cruises through the Panama Canal. The Disney Magic will depart Port Canaveral and head west on May 10, 2008, with the return cruise to Florida scheduled for Aug. 17, 2008.

Rates for the Mexican Riviera cruises start at $1,599 per person, and the Panama Canal repositioning cruises start at $1,699 per person. Both special itineraries are currently available to book.