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IMO: 9126807

Disney Magic

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Disney Magic — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Magic-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
83,969
Length (FT / M)
984 / 300
Beam (FT / M)
106 / 32.25
Decks (Passenger / Total)
10 / 11
Shipyard
Fincantieri, Marghera, Italy
Registry
Bahamas
Godparent(s)
Patricia Disney
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$400,000,000
Class Sisters: Disney Wonder

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
1998
Major Refurbishments
2013 2018 2023 2026
Significant Changes
  • 2013: Six-week drydock at Navantia, Cadiz (Sep-Oct 2013): a 'ducktail' sponson, the AquaDunk waterslide and AquaLab were added, the After Hours adult district (Fathoms, Keys, O'Gills) was created, the Cabanas buffet was re-themed and Marvel's Avengers Academy was added in the Oceaneer Club.
  • 2018: March 2018 drydock: Rapunzel's Royal Table replaced Carioca's, Cove Cafe and Signals Bar received a tropical refresh, and the Rainforest Room and Vibe teen club were updated.
  • 2023: Three-week drydock at Freeport, Bahamas (Apr-May 2023): shore-power capability was installed, the jazz-themed Soul Cat Lounge was added, and the concierge lounge and staterooms were renovated.
  • 2026: Two-week drydock (May 2026, Victoria BC) ahead of the Alaska season: routine hotel maintenance, technical/hull work and a cosmetic refresh, with no major venue changes.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9126807
MMSI
308516000
Call Sign
C6PT7
Classification Society
Lloyd's Register
Hull / Yard Number
5989
Maiden Voyage
30 July 1998
Maximum Draft
7.7 m (25.3 ft)
Maximum Beam
32.3 m (106.0 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
1,754
Maximum Capacity
2,713
Total Crew
950
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
1.85:1
Space Ratio
47.87

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
2*
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
4*
Waterslides
2
Bars & Lounges
8*
Complimentary Dining Venues
9*
Specialty Dining Venues
1
À la Carte Dining
1
Elevators
12*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Fuel Type
Marine gas oil (diesel)
Installed Power
58.3 MW (78,181 hp)
Propulsion Power
38 MW (50,959 hp)
Maximum Speed
24.7 Knots
Engine Configuration
5 x Sulzer 16-cylinder diesel generator sets (~11,520 kW each, Ansaldo alternators)

Logistics

Cruising Speed
21.5 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 1
Elevator Banks
Forward
1-11
Midship
1-11
Aft
1-11
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Deck 4 outdoor smoking area
    outdoor_deck
    Location: Deck 4, starboard side (outdoors)
    Permitted 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM only
  • Deck 9 forward smoking area
    outdoor_deck
    Location: Deck 9, forward, port side
    Permitted any time

Cabin Summary

Total: 877
ADA Compliant: 18
Suites
22
Balcony
362
Oceanview
235
Inside
258
The Apex Suite
Royal Suite (Walter E. Disney Suite / Roy O. Disney Suite)
1,029 SQ FT

The ship's largest accommodation: a two-bedroom concierge Royal Suite sleeping up to seven, with a private verandah, whirlpool bath, living and dining areas and full concierge service.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Royal Suite2
  • Two-Bedroom Suite2
  • One-Bedroom Suite18
Balcony
  • Family Verandah80
  • Deluxe Verandah252
  • Navigator's Verandah30
Oceanview
  • Oceanview235
Inside
  • Deluxe Interior98
  • Interior160

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Nursery
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater

Staterooms & Service

  • Self Serve Laundry

Signature Experiences

First ship of Disney Cruise Line
fleet first
Rotational dining
industry first
AquaDunk body-drop waterslide
unique
AquaLab water-play area
top-deck attraction
Goofy's Family Pool with Funnel Vision LED screen
top-deck attraction
Quiet Cove adults-only pool
top-deck attraction
Wide World of Sports court
top-deck attraction
Jogging track
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • After Hours - an adults-only nightlife district on Deck 3 with Fathoms nightclub, the Keys piano bar, O'Gills Irish pub and the jazz-themed Soul Cat Lounge added in 2023.
  • Three rotational main dining rooms - Lumiere's (French, Beauty and the Beast theme), Rapunzel's Royal Table (Tangled theme) and the show-driven Animator's Palate.
  • Oceaneer Club and Lab kids' spaces featuring Marvel's Super Hero Academy and Andy's Room from Toy Story, plus the It's a Small World Nursery for infants.
  • Quiet Cove adults-only pool and the Senses Spa, including the Rainforest Room thermal suite and private Spa Villas.
  • No casino aboard - a Disney Cruise Line signature - with family and adults-only spaces provided instead.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Lumiere's
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 3 midship
    Rotational MDR; French, Beauty and the Beast theme.
  • Rapunzel's Royal Table
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 3 aft
    Rotational MDR; Tangled theme (replaced Carioca's in 2018).
  • Animator's Palate
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 4 aft
    Rotational MDR with animation show.
  • Cabanas
    buffet
    Location: Deck 9 aft
    Complimentary buffet (Finding Nemo theme).
  • Poolside Quick Service
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 9
    Complimentary poolside quick-service windows: Pinocchio's Pizzeria, Pete's Boiler Bites and Daisy's De-Lites (one venue).
  • Cove Cafe
    cafe
    Location: Deck 9 (adults)
    $ extras
    Adults-only cafe; complimentary pastries, premium coffees charged.
  • Outlook Cafe
    cafe
    Location: Deck 10 forward
    $ extras
    Forward cafe with ocean views; complimentary light bites/pastries, premium coffees and drinks charged.
  • Eye Scream Treats
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 9
    Complimentary self-serve soft-serve ice cream station.
  • Frozone Treats
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 9
    $ extras
    Poolside treats counter; complimentary items with iced smoothies charged.
Specialty Dining
  • Palo
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 10 aft
    Adults-only Italian specialty restaurant; reservation and cover charge.
À la Carte Dining
  • Preludes
    snack_bar
    Location: Deck 4
    Pre-show snack counter by the Walt Disney Theatre; popcorn and drinks charged.
Bars & Nightlife
  • Fathoms
    nightclub
    Location: Deck 3 (After Hours)
    Nightclub.
  • Keys
    piano_bar
    Location: Deck 3 (After Hours)
    Piano bar.
  • O'Gills
    pub
    Location: Deck 3 (After Hours)
    Irish pub.
  • Soul Cat Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 3
    Jazz-club-themed lounge (added 2023).
  • Signals Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 9 (adults)
    Adults-only pool bar at Cove pool.
  • Concierge Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 10 midship
    Private lounge for concierge-level guests.
  • D Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 4
    Family entertainment lounge (formerly Studio Sea) hosting dance parties; adults-only events after hours.
  • Palo Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 10 aft
    Central bar within the adults-only Palo restaurant (dual-listed with Palo).
Pools & Aquatics
  • Goofy's Family Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 9
    Family pool beneath the Funnel Vision screen.
  • Quiet Cove Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 9 forward (adults)
    Adults-only pool.
  • AquaLab
    splash_zone
    Location: Deck 9 aft
    Interactive water-play area with Twist 'n' Spout slide.
  • Nephews' Splash Zone
    splash_zone
    Location: Deck 9
    Toddler wading/splash area.
Active Recreation
  • Wide World of Sports
    sports_court
    Location: Deck 10
    Basketball/soccer/volleyball sports court.
Thrill & Marquee Attractions
  • AquaDunk
    waterslide
    Location: Deck 10 forward
    Three-story body-drop waterslide.
Entertainment Venues
  • Walt Disney Theatre
    theater
    Location: Decks 3-4 forward
    Broadway-style production theatre.
  • Buena Vista Theatre
    cinema
    Location: Deck 5
    Cinema showing Disney and first-run films.
Spa & Fitness
  • Senses Spa & Salon
    spa
    Location: Deck 9 forward
    Spa with Rainforest Room thermal suite, salon and Spa Villas.
  • Fitness Center
    fitness_center
    Location: Deck 9 forward
    Gym with classes and personal training.
  • Chill Spa
    teen_spa
    Location: Deck 9 forward
    Teen spa treatments.
Youth & Teen
  • Oceaneer Club
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 5 midship
    Kids club (ages 3-12) with Marvel Super Hero Academy and Andy's Room.
  • Oceaneer Lab
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 5 midship
    Kids activity lab (ages 3-12).
  • Edge
    tween_club
    Location: Deck 9 midship
    Tween club (ages 11-14).
  • Vibe
    teen_club
    Location: Deck 11
    Teen club (ages 14-17) with coffee bar.
  • It's a Small World Nursery
    nursery
    Location: Deck 5
    Nursery for infants (6 months - 3 years).
Retail & Shopping
  • Mickey's Mainsail
    shop
    Location: Deck 4
    Main Disney merchandise shop.
  • Sea Treasures
    shop
    Location: Deck 4
    Jewelry and specialty gifts.
  • Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
    boutique
    Location: Deck 10 forward
    Character makeover boutique.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Promenade Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 3
    Public lounge on Deck 3 with live music (not counted among the adjudicated bar venues).

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-07-09