Sail Away Deck Parties on DCL Fleet

Sailing Away Deck Parties

Disney Magic and Wonder
- Mickey's Sail-A-Wave Party! A Bon Voyage Celebration
Disney Dream and Fantasy
- Sailing Away
Disney Wish
- Set Sail On a Wish
Disney Treasure
- Let’s Set Sail
Sail away party has up front a kids only zone if your kids feel adventurous to dance around there
Deck parties also now have a sit down only area where there are no strollers or wheelchairs allowed and everyone required to sit on their bottom

Information Overview and Tips/Tricks

Deck parties held at the beginning of every cruise to celebrate the start of the vacation with characters, music, and dancing. The specific show and characters involved, such as Mickey, Goofy, and Pluto, vary by ship
Disney Cruise Line's Sail Away parties, called either the "Sail Away Celebration" or a ship-specific name like "Mickey's Sail-A-Wave," are deck parties held at the beginning of every cruise to celebrate the start of the vacation with characters, music, and dancing. The specific show and characters involved, such as Mickey, Goofy, and Pluto, vary by ship. While most sailings feature these celebrations, the specific theme and name can also change based on special events like Marvel Day at Sea, Pirate Night, or the Frozen Deck Party.
What is it?
- A festive deck party that kicks off the cruise.
- It's a farewell to port and a welcome to the open sea.
Who is involved?
- Disney characters, such as Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy, are featured.
- A cruise director and other crew members also participate.
What happens at these party?
- Guests dance and wave to celebrate the start of their vacation.
- The party concludes with a special musical number and the sound of the ship's horn.
- During the Disney Cruise Line Sail Away Party, the ship's horn plays the first seven notes of the classic Disney song, "When You Wish Upon a Star," marking the beginning of the voyage
These are typically right after the Muster Drill but some ports like Vancouver (7 pm roughly) will be later in the day due to noise restrictions
These are weather permitting and will be moved to the Atrium/Grand Hall if bad weather
Sadly, not nearly as much fun and can be very crowded
I love to watch these starboard side 1 deck above the pool deck

Disney Magic and Disney Wonder

Mickey’s Sail-A-Wave Party! A Bon Voyage Celebration

Join Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto and Donald at the ultimate sail-away party!

Celebrate the Adventure to Come
- Wave goodbye to work and school and start your vacation in magical style—dancing with some of your favorite Disney Characters.
- The new, high-energy Mickey’s Sail-A-Wave Party! features the latest dance mixes and current favorite music, with 2 great hosts and a terrific DJ leading the way. Be awestruck by the last surprise-filled minutes of the show. Then feel the excitement surge when the Cruise Director leads the countdown to the horn blast—and your ship pulls away from the port!
- Purchase your own Mickey gloves onboard or prior to the cruise so you can wave them in the air as you dance to your heart’s content on Deck 9 of your Disney Cruise Line ship. You can also print your Mickey gloves at home or decorate them in the youth club during open house. Then, celebrate with some of your fellow sailors and the Cruise Staff who will assist you on your voyage at Mickey’s Sail-A-Wave Party! Be one of the dancing stars… along with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto and Donald!
Share the Party Fun with Everyone
- When Mickey’s Sail-A-Wave Party! is in full swing, the excitement is captured by concert video cameras that project images of Guests dancing it out—you might even see yourself on the big screen! A giant inflatable Mickey glove onstage surrounds the DJ, creating a designated location on the pool deck so a runway performance can bring the action and the cast into the middle of the audience.
- As confetti and streamers rocket through the air, celebrate this magical introduction to your vacation at Mickey’s Sail-A-Wave Party!
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZmjw6AGvYs&list=PLqckab35gyFNVF165nFdXY3zO2VU1WB8g&index=2
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d_hmdSXMf4&list=PLqckab35gyFNVF165nFdXY3zO2VU1WB8g&index=38

Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy

Sailing Away Deck Party

Start your Disney cruise vacation on an upbeat note at a high-energy deck party.
It’s time to go Sailing Away! Join Mickey, Minnie, and the rest of the gang as they welcome you to your Disney Cruise Vacation.
Dance with Disney Characters
- Jumpstart your vacation to lively beats and interactive dance numbers at this deck party extravaganza. Our party—Sailing Away—on the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy celebrates the start of your cruise.
- Join the official cruise countdown punctuated by a mighty roar from the ship’s horn. Then kick up your heels, clap your hands and party down!
- Mix and mingle with other Guests while enjoying a show that may feature some of your favorite Disney Characters, including:
- Captain Mickey Mouse
- Minnie Mouse
- Donald Duck
- Daisy Duck
- Goofy
- Pluto
- Chip 'n Dale
Party Fun for Everyone
- Get ready for all sorts of excitement at the happiest celebration at sea! This jubilant deck party builds anticipation as images of the fun to come are featured on the Funnel Vision—you might even see yourself on the big screen!
- It’s a magical introduction to your vacation as confetti and streamers rocket through the air, shooting skyward while the Pinocchio classic "When You Wish Upon a Star" bellows from the ship's blow horn. And as the party comes to an end, you know the fun is just beginning. So, be sure to check your Disney Cruise Line Navigator app to explore all the excitement that awaits you on your cruise vacation.