Disney Magic
Disney Cruise Line
The Disney Magic was built in 1998 and is among Disney's 8 ships in its fleet. The Magic is included in the cruise line's Magic Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Magic vs all of the other Disney ships.
Disney Magic Size
How big is the Disney Magic? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Disney Magic. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!
Disney Magic
Disney Magic Capacity
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Disney Magic can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
Disney Magic Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Disney Magic is 2,713 guests. The average capacity for the 8 active ships in Disney’s fleet is 3,485 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Disney ships has a minimum of 2,713 guests and a maximum of 4,000 passengers.
Disney Magic Crew Members: Staff on the Disney Magic include 945 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 2.9 to 1. The average Disney ship includes 1,253 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.8 to 1.
Disney Magic Passenger and Crew Capacity
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Disney Magic Length
How long is the Disney Magic? From end to end, the Magic length equals 984 feet (300 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 8 active vessels in Disney’s fleet, measuring 1,059 feet (323 meters).
The smallest Disney ship (in terms of length) measures 964 feet (294 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,122 feet (342 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Disney Magic vs all other active Disney Cruise Line ships.
Disney Magic Length
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Disney Magic Built Date
When was the Disney Magic Built? The Disney Magic was built in 1998 and joined the cruise line’s Magic Class.
Disney includes 8 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average Disney ship is 10 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2022
When was the last Disney Magic Dry Dock? The Magic experienced dry dock improvements in 2023.
Renovations include the following: The Disney Magic, Disney Cruise Line's inaugural ship launched in 1998, last underwent a major refurbishment during a three-week dry dock from April 15 to May 4, 2023, at the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, Bahamas. Timed to celebrate the vessel's 25th anniversary, this extensive update introduced new family-friendly entertainment such as "An Encanto Celebration" with character interactions and activities, a themed Soul Cat Lounge inspired by Pixar's "Soul," an expanded and reimagined Concierge Lounge with Moana-inspired tropical decor and outdoor seating, fully refreshed concierge suites with modern fixtures and artwork, and the addition of shore power connectivity for environmental benefits, alongside routine maintenance and deep cleaning. While earlier overhauls like the transformative 2013 re-imagination added structural features such as the AquaDunk slide, the 2023 project represents the most recent significant guest-facing enhancements, with no major refurbishments in 2024 or 2025 and the next dry dock planned for 2026 primarily for routine work. The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in May 2026. The Disney Magic, the fleet’s original flagship, is scheduled for a significant dry dock in May 2026 following its Panama Canal and West Coast seasons. While recent updates have focused on routine maintenance, new carpeting, and "sprucing up" staterooms, this upcoming 2026 session is expected to refine the ship’s technical systems for its Alaska deployment. Guests can typically expect refreshed upholstery and minor layout tweaks to the Oceaneer Club and Quick Service areas to keep the vessel in line with modern Disney standards.
Disney Magic Deck Plans
The Disney Magic has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 11.
What does the Disney Magic offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 12 restaurants, 5 bars, 0 shows, 25 activities, and 10 other features for your enjoyment.
Click below to access deck plans for the Disney Magic. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Disney Magic Info
You will find the Disney Magic buffet on Deck 9 of the ship.
The Disney Magic, Disney Cruise Line's inaugural ship launched in 1998, last underwent a major refurbishment during a three-week dry dock from April 15 to May 4, 2023, at the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, Bahamas. Timed to celebrate the vessel's 25th anniversary, this extensive update introduced new family-friendly entertainment such as "An Encanto Celebration" with character interactions and activities, a themed Soul Cat Lounge inspired by Pixar's "Soul," an expanded and reimagined Concierge Lounge with Moana-inspired tropical decor and outdoor seating, fully refreshed concierge suites with modern fixtures and artwork, and the addition of shore power connectivity for environmental benefits, alongside routine maintenance and deep cleaning. While earlier overhauls like the transformative 2013 re-imagination added structural features such as the AquaDunk slide, the 2023 project represents the most recent significant guest-facing enhancements, with no major refurbishments in 2024 or 2025 and the next dry dock planned for 2026 primarily for routine work. The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in May 2026. The Disney Magic, the fleet’s original flagship, is scheduled for a significant dry dock in May 2026 following its Panama Canal and West Coast seasons. While recent updates have focused on routine maintenance, new carpeting, and "sprucing up" staterooms, this upcoming 2026 session is expected to refine the ship’s technical systems for its Alaska deployment. Guests can typically expect refreshed upholstery and minor layout tweaks to the Oceaneer Club and Quick Service areas to keep the vessel in line with modern Disney standards.
The ship belongs to the Disney class of ships known as the Magic class.
The ship features 12 restaurants, 5 bars, 25 activities, 0 shows and 10 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Disney Magic has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 11.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Disney Magic. The ship's capacity is 2,713. When comparing the occupancy to the average Disney passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,928 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Disney ships.
The Disney Magic was built in 1998. Disney includes 8 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average Disney ship is 10 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2022
Each of Disney's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Disney Magic is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Disney Magic length equals 984 feet (300 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 8 active vessels in Disney fleet, measuring 1,082 feet (330 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.