Disney Magic & Disney Wonder, are the first two Disney-owned cruise ships, delivered 1998 and 1999 respectively. They were built by Fincantieri in Italy, and are 294 metres long (slightly longer than the QE2 - only the Norway is longer amongst operating cruise ships). They are 85000 gross tons, and carry 1750 passengers (lower berths only - 2400 maximum). Five Sulzer diesels, 57663 kW total, drive them at 24 knots. The crew numbers 915.

Follow this link to a page of detailed photos of Disney Wonder in Southampton.

 

 

 

The first official Disney release.

"Discover uncharted magic! Experience the grandeur of the great oceanliners, savor the artistry of creative cuisine, explore a paradise lost on a desert isle, and discover the fun and enchantment of the Disney Cruise Line".

 

Official Disney release.

 

Official Disney release.

 

Official Disney release.

 

 

Simplon Postcards sc2135 of Disney Magic, released December 1998.

 

Simplon Postcards serial no. sc2148 of Disney Wonder, printed May 2000.

 

 

Chantry Classics serial no. CC/S276 of Disney Wonder, released November 1999.

Photo: Walter Sartori.

 

 

A Pieter Oost postcard of Disney Wonder (no serial number).

Copies of this card are available direct from the publishers at:- http://www.p-oostcards.nl/

 

 

Banana Peel serial no. GBS-167 of Disney Wonder, of Disney Magic at the Bahamas, with Imperial Majesty (ex-Southern Cross).

 

An enlarged view of the ships from the card above.

 

 

 

 

Disney Wonder Photographs

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