5 Reasons Your Next Disney Cruise Should Depart from Miami
I might be partial as a South Florida native, but there isn’t much better than setting sail from the Port of Miami! And, if you are looking for a Disney Cruise from the Magic City of Miami, you are in luck as the Disney Dream calls the Port of Miami home year-round while the Disney Magic offers seasonal sailings from the port.
In addition to boasting warm temperatures and sunny skies, Miami has something for everyone making it the perfect port to depart from if you want to extend your Disney Cruise vacation with a pre-or post-cruise stay. Here are just five reasons why the city of Miami has it all!
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1. Miami is a Foodie Paradise
If you are going on a Disney Cruise, I already know you are a food-lover like myself. If you are looking to enjoy even more great food before or after your cruise, Miami is the way to go.
Before or after you set sail, a visit to Miami’s famed neighborhood of Little Havana is a must to try some of the local delicacies inspired by the area’s Cuban roots. (If you are looking for a little extra caffeinated boost, ask for the cafecito!) If some fresh seafood is tempting your tastebuds, Ocean Drive is the place to be.
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Then, once on board the Disney Dream or Disney Magic, you and your travel party will be able to enjoy 24-hour room service; rotational, themed-family dining, and more!
2. Go Team!
For all those sports buffs out there, Miami and South Florida are home to several high-profile professional and collegiate teams including my favorites the Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, Florida Panthers, Miami Marlins, and Miami Hurricanes!
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Representing the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, and NCAA, it doesn’t matter when you sail on your Disney Cruise Line vacation from Miami, there’s always a chance to get in on some live sports action.
Once you are onboard the Disney Dream or Disney Magic, there are even more opportunities to get in on your favorite participant sports such as basketball, foosball, and more on Goofy’s Sports Deck on the Dream and the Wide World of Sports on the Magic.
Guests aboard Disney Cruise Line can also catch the biggest games during their sailing so you won’t ever miss out on the action!
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3. The Beach or Bust
Miami and all of South Florida boast some of the best beaches in the world. But, the fun in the sun doesn’t stop there!
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Once you board the Disney Dream or Disney Magic, there are even more opportunities to lounge the day away in the sun. All ships that sail from Miami make stops at some of the best islands in the Bahamas and the Caribbean including Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay.
4. All About the Arts
Did you know that Miami boasts one of the most vibrant art scenes around? From the Art Deco Museum to the Bass Museum of Contemporary Art and of course, the up-and-coming Wynwood Art District, Miami has become a beacon for art lovers around the world.
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Once you set sail on your Disney Cruise Line vacation from Miami, you will have the opportunity to show off your artistic ability with animation classes or even take in one of the ships’ Broadway-caliber shows.
5. Shop ’til You Drop!
Now, let’s move on to one of my favorite things to talk about. Shopping! And, if you are a self-confessed shopaholic like myself, trust me when I say you are going to LOVE Miami!
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Miami natives and tourists alike flock to famed shopping centers in Miami like the Lincoln Road Mall, Coconut Grove, and the Shops at Bal Harbour. Just a little north of Miami there is also one of the world’s largest outlet malls called Sawgrass Mills.
But, the shopping doesn’t stop when you set sail! Both the Disney Dream and Disney Magic offer several retail establishments allowing you and your family to purchase everything from some of the finest Disney Cruise Line merchandise to fine jewels!
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I don’t know about you but all five of these reasons make me want to book my Disney Cruise Line vacation from Miami right now! What about you?
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