Disney Cruise Line recently unveiled plans for its holiday sailings for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah. Starting on early November, the ships  will feature a wonderful variety of unique holiday experiences (as well as some traditional ones) including:

Mickey’s Tree-Lighting Magic: This is a tree-lighting in the atrium lobby on the first night of the cruise, where Disney characters lead holiday carols and the lighting of the glittering, three-deck-tall tree.

Santa’s Winter Wonderland Ball: Welcome the guests of honor, Santa and Mrs. Claus, with a grand celebration featuring Broadway-style entertainment, favorite Disney characters and classic holiday tunes. This evening is made complete when a special pair of royal sisters joins the party and causes a flurry of “frozen” fun as a magical snowfall overtakes the atrium.

Deck the Deck Holiday Party: This is a tropical celebration with Disney friends leading games such as hula hooping and limbo under oversized candy canes, along with dances for the whole family like the “Yuletide Slide” and a conga line around the pool.

Thanksgiving Day: Your family will enjoy a Thanksgiving Day feast and visits from Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse dressed in traditional Thanksgiving attire. Also during the special Thanksgiving voyages, NFL football games will be broadcast live on the ships’ outdoor jumbo LED screens, Funnel Vision, located near the family pool.

Christmas Morning: At the atrium lobby tree on Christmas day, Santa Claus and his helpers will have a surprise for all the children, and your family will delight in a special musical performance from the children. A traditional Christmas dinner will be served that night in the dining rooms.

Holiday Services: These will be held on Christmas Day with a midnight mass on Christmas Eve. Hanukkah services will be held each day, December 2-10.

Snow Flurries: When Disney ships stop at Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay during the holidays, the celebration continues with “snow flurries,” a decked-out Christmas tree, Disney character meet-and-greets and holiday island music.