Explore The Disney Magic

Disney Cruise Line

The Disney Magic was built in 1998 and is among Disney's 6 ships in it's 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 Size Infographic

Disney Magic

84 k
tonnage
984 ft
length
1998
year built
876
cabins
2,713
passengers
945
crew

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.

Passengers
2,713
Disney Avg: 3,485

Disney Magic Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Disney Magic is 2,713 guests. The average capacity for the 6 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.

Crew Members
945
Disney Avg: 1,253

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

vs Disney Fleet

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 6 active vessels in Disney’s fleet, measuring 1,059 feet (323 meters).

Feet Long
984
Disney Avg: 1,059

The smallest Disney ship (in terms of length) measures 964 feet (294 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,119 feet (341 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Disney Magic vs all other active Disney Cruise Line ships.

Disney Magic Length

vs Disney Fleet

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 6 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2024. The average Disney ship is 13 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2012

Year Built
1998
Disney Avg: 2011

When was the last Disney Magic Dry Dock? The Magic experienced dry dock improvements in 2019.

Renovation Date
2019

Renovations include the following:  The Disney Magic received refurbishment efforts in 2015. The dry dock included significant upgrades to restaurants, bars, cruise cabins, spa area, atrium and waterslides. The Magic went into dry dock again in 2019. Rupunzel's Royal Table was added as well as Club Disney Junior. Upgrades were made to Cove Cafe, Rainforest Room, and Teen Club.

Disney Magic Deck Plans

The Carnival Breeze 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 Carnival Breeze offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 11 restaurants, 4 bars, 2 shows, 24 activities, and 11 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

When was the Disney Magic last refurbished?

The Disney Magic received refurbishment efforts in 2015. The dry dock included significant upgrades to restaurants, bars, cruise cabins, spa area, atrium and waterslides. The Magic went into dry dock again in 2019. Rupunzel's Royal Table was added as well as Club Disney Junior. Upgrades were made to Cove Cafe, Rainforest Room, and Teen Club.

What is the Disney Magic ship class?

The ship belongs to the Disney class of ships known as the Magic class.

What does the Disney Magic offer in terms of things to do?

The ship features 11 restaurants, 4 bars, 24 activities, 2 shows and 11 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.

How many decks are on the Disney Magic?

The Disney Magic has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 11.

What is the Disney Magic capacity?

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 3,571 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Disney ships.

How old is the Disney Magic?

The Disney Magic was built in 1998. Disney includes 6 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2024. The average Disney ship is 13 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2012

Is the Disney Magic a good ship?

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.

How long is the Disney Magic?

From end to end, the Disney Magic length equals 984 feet (300 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 6 active vessels in Disney fleet, measuring 1,069 feet (326 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.