Unveiling the Disney Adventure: A New Era in Cruise Vacations

 

For Indian travellers, Disney magic is about to come to cruise vacations. L — The Disney Adventure from the Disney Cruise Line is the new ship of the world acclaimed company famous for offering family cruising services worldwide.

In this blog we will see the reasons behind Disney Cruise Line’s impressive reputation, take a tour of Disney Adventure cruise ships and the special things it offers, preview Disney Adventure themed cruise experiences on board (from Marvel to Frozen), Disney Adventure cruises around Asia and why Disney cruises appeal to Indian Families.

We will also think about the practical tips for Disney travel from India, touch upon Disney expansion plans (like yes to Disneyland India), and talk about Disney vs other luxury family cruise liners.

Prepare to get the scoop on how Disney is leading the pack in cruise vacations by bringing fantasy andFamily fun to new life.

Disney’s Expansion and the Indian Market: A Look Ahead

Clearly, Disney is on to a bright opportunity in the Indian and Asian travel market.

Disney’s expansion strategy for the new audience in this region has already included the very introduction of the Disney Adventure in Singapore itself.

According to industry analysts, India’s outbound travel market is set to fly, with an expected growth of over USD 55 billion by 2034.

However, it’s no wonder that Disney is out to capture the imagination of the Indian traveller.

Disney is being buzzed frequently about its expansion on ground in India. There is no official Disneyland India in the making, yet many can still visualise it.

In fact, the government of Maharashtra has only announced a couple of days ago that it plans to construct a “Disneyland-inspired,” theme park in Navi Mumbai.

But this huge project (not an official property owned by Disney) highlights the appetite in the country for Disney brand entertainment.

There have also been hints from top Disney execs of big dreams.

Bob Iger, CEO, said that the company was considering “expansive” opportunities in India and ‘want to stay in that market’.

In fact, Disney has been in talks with local partners (the Reliance talks on media ventures being a recent case in point) and there are even speculations about a future Disney resort or theme park in India.

At the moment, Indian fans of Disney parks and cruises will have to fly to foreign shores for a fix.

Of course the fact that Disney Cruise Line just came to us that close to home is very exciting.

Basically, it’s a moving Disney theme park to Asia’s doorstep for families who would have gone to Disneyland Hong Kong or Paris, anyway.

The smart strategy that Disney is using is using its cruise line as its means of expanding brand presence in India before building a physical park here, such that even global media reported Disney building floating theme parks to target rich Indians (referenced in a Bloomberg report).

It may not stop here. Should Disney find the response to Disney

Adventure sailings are strong for Indian travellers, it could stimulate Disney to dedicate more ships or special cruises for India (Perhaps a day can come when a Disney ship will actually cover an itinerary for around Indian coastline or in the Middle East directly catering to the Indian market!).

Largely speculative, but one thing is clear: Disney’s magical empire is spreading further across the world, and India is very much on its radar.

This is good news for Indian travel enthusiasts, it just means more Disney travel options are coming up in years to come — be Disney through cruises, content or one day hopefully, a Disney ballpark resort closer to home.

Practical Tips: How to Travel with Disney from India

If you are in India and want to go on a Disney cruise here are the practical pointers you will need to join.

(If such a thing exists already(ignore the last part) it will surely help.) Singapore is a good start, because it’s offering Disney Adventure cruises, and therefore is the easiest place you can plan to start, since the Indian cities are a relatively short flight away and Singapore is a popular hub for travel.

Flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and others fly direct to Singapore in about 5–6 hours.

Beforehand, Indian citizens will have to get a Singapore tourist visa (the Singapore’s visa process, for instance, is pretty simple through authorized agents).

Cruise terminal: (Marina Bay Cruise Centre) is well connected by taxi / MRT in Singapore; therefore, plan to be there a day or so early before the cruise departure to factor in flights and enjoy Singapore.

To book a Disney cruise you can go to the official Disney Cruise Line website or can go through reputable travel agencies.

In fact, even in Asia, you can book through travel partners of Disney like platforms in Singapore like Klook, which are their official booking partners.

Watch Disney’s announcements as new sailing dates go on sale, as there will be high demand and popular holiday dates tend to sell out very quickly. Early bird pricing and early cabin type choice is generally offered by booking early.

The Disney ships have a variety of staterooms available, including large family suites and they even have connecting staterooms for large families. Make sure you think about what you need and the budget you have for it.

Disney cruises have themed cruise experiences nights when you remember (you may wish to pack a pirate costume for a pirate party or Marvel t-shirt for Marvel day).

Most of the time, they’re casual resort wear, but there are very often optional formal or semi formal nights if you prefer getting dressed.

For Indian travelers, food will not be an issue as Indian cuisine will be available on Disney Adventure and other cuisines (Italian, Asian, American etc) along with a variety of meals (Jain meals, halal etc) can be arranged on the cruise, if requested in advance.

Last, think about a combination of your cruise with other destinations; most Indian travelers going for a

cruise will fly to Singapore and also visit nearby Disneyland parks in Asia in the same trip (Hong Kong Disneyland, Tokyo Disney etc.).

There isn’t any Disneyland in India as yet, but having a Disney cruise depart from close by is the next best thing to going ‘travel Disney’ without going all the way to the West. Take a bit of thought, however, and your trip from India to the Disney ship will go without a hitch, and when you get on board, Disney will put your mind at ease.

Disney vs Other Cruise Lines

Other than Disney, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian offer family cruises, but Disney distinguishes itself from the rest of the pack.

Conclusion

It is good news for the Indian travelers who want to explore cruise holidays: the Disney Adventure cruise ship will now have a launch in Asia.

It becomes the marriage of Disney’s storied storytelling with the romance of ocean travel — an offering for families, couples, and Disney fans of all ages for an unforgettable journey.

Looking at the overview of the award winning legacy of Disney Cruise Line, I can clearly say Disney knows how to deliver family fun on par with none other.

And the Disney Adventure itself is likely to be a game changer, with their themed area and new experience providing the ‘wow’ factor at sea.

Every day on board is a new delight — one day you will be celebrating with Marvel superheroes, the next you will be adventuring in an imaginary garden or going to a Frozen themed party.

Instead, you find exotic locales, off the ship, comfortable, confident that your floating Disney resort will be waiting on your return.

The introduction of Disney cruises to waters close by means the premier of convenient “Disney travel” for Indian families, one which is no more distant than parks or resorts, which is marching toward home.

As we wait patiently for any signs of a Disneyland in India, the Disney Adventure satisfies our craving for that enchantment, right now on the high seas.

Disney does shine, however, in its devotion to ensuring a fully immersive, family friendly voyage — something that has garnered the Disney faithful fans and top ranking year after year.

If you are thinking of your next vacation, then the theme of “Unveiling the Disney Adventure” may be just right. It’s not just a cruise — it’s an exhilarating dive into well loved worlds, a buzz of fun, relaxation and the Disney brand of ‘fun’, which transforms times into memories.

So grab your bags, put your Mickey ears on, and make your way to a new era of cruise vacations — Disney style. Bon voyage!