The Disney Magic was the first vessel in Disney Cruise Line’s fleet. They knew they had to make an impression. And one of those impressions was in the carpet. Most cruise ships of this size usually have 10 to 12 different carpet styles or patterns; However, the Disney Magic has well over 100 different custom themed carpets. We thought we might give you a glimpse of just a few of them:
Here we see a couple of different carpet styles converge. The one in the foreground is perhaps the most common of all the carpeting used throughout the ship. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.This flowery gem welcomes you to Cabanas, a buffet eatery up on the top decks. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.Here’s a unique design found in the atrium area. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.This carpet plays well into the Art Deco style of the ship. It also suggests the waves and foam of the sea. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.This photo in the atrium shows many different carpet styles converging. What draws your attention to the center is the hand-tufted, custom-made carpet in a palette of vibrant blue, coral and aquamarine seashell-inspired designs. Bubbles also play off of the art deco look. But note not only the main floor, but the staircase, and even the balcony to the right. The latter was detailed in the previous photo. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.This playful design reminds you that you are at sea. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.One of my favorite pieces. This also plays on the nautical theme with clams and seahorse-inspired tails. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.The foyer to the Senses spa uses a scallop style design. But here we take on more of a fern style that blends in with the foliage on the chairs. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.Many locations have their own designs. Here we are at the Palo restaurant which includes not only a basic pattern but a specialty inlaid design at the center. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.I only saw this design at the concierge lounge, again, perhaps trying to make the space all the more special. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.The carpet at the D Lounge. Note the text laid into the curves. Something about glass slippers. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.Any guess what part of the ship you might be at? Photo by J. Jeff Kober.Due to the subtle lighting, you may miss the fact that you are walking on a bed of clover here at O’Gills Pub. Photo by J. Jeff Kober.
Again, we’ve only “walked the surface” of all the details that can be found on a Disney Cruise Line ship like the Disney Magic. There’s so much more in lighting, fixtures, theming and so forth. Just because it isn’t a traditional theme park, doesn’t mean that the details aren’t there. Everything speaks in building these massive ships, and as you can see, the carpets truly “lay the foundation” for that effort.
