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our ability to attract world-class cruise lines, it will also generate revenue and jobs for our city by increasing tourism,” saidMayorVillaraigosa.“I am proud to welcome back the renowned family cruise line to our great city.” Known for its proximity to area attractions, including Disneyland Resort, and ease of convenience for trans- portation and nearby airports, the Port of Los Angeles is one of the busiest cruise ports on the West Coast. DISNEY WONDER CRUISE SHIP ARRIVES IN LOS ANGELES FIRST ALASKAN CRUISES TO BEGIN IN MAY The Disney Wonder cruise ship arrived at the Port of Los Angeles in January, where the ship is scheduled to sail West Coast cruises year-round and first-ever Alaskan itineraries during the summer. As Disney Cruise Line expands its fleet with the addition of two new ships in the next two years, the line is able to offer more variety of itineraries and sail to more destinations around the world, including a reposition of the Disney Wonder to theWest Coast. “We are pleased to once again West Coast Itineraries: The Disney Wonder began sailing seven-night Mexican “We are pleased to once again return to the Port of Los Angeles,” return to the Port of LosAngeles,” said Karl Holz,Disney Cruise Line president. “We’ve seen great success with this market in the past, and we can’t wait to finally be able to take our guests to Alaska, which is a destination they’ve been requesting to visit for years. With the Disney Wonder operating on the West Coast, our guests have even more itinerary options to choose from than ever before.” Disney Cruise Line has successfully tested the West Coast market with two summer seasons from the Port of Los Angeles, both in 2005 and 2008 with the Disney Magic. LosAngelesMayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who oversees the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, noted that this will provide a signifi- cant impact for the local economy by gen- erating business and tourism revenue in San Pedro and thro- ughout the greaterLos Angeles metropolitan area. “Returning to the Port of Los Angeles is not only a huge vote of confidence in 26 Black Meetings & Tourism March/April 2011: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com Riviera itineraries on January 23. In addition to sailing Mexican Riviera itineraries, the DisneyWonder will spend the summer in Alaska beginning May 3, and sailing from the Port of Vancouver to Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway. The last cruise of the season is scheduled for Aug. 30. To prepare for theAlaska sailings, a brand-new venue called Outlook Café was added to the DisneyWonder dur- ing dry dock in October. Located high atop deck 10, the 2,500-sq. ft.Outlook Café is a stylish retreat for guests to relax and enjoy a beverage or cocktail as they peer out through floor-to-ceil- ing, curved glass windows at breathtaking vistas.The design of Outlook Café is sophisticated with contemporary Art Deco inspiration. An elegant spiral staircase connects Outlook Café with the existing Cove Café one deck below. The 65-seat lounge has a granite-topped cocktail bar with comfortable seating throughout the space, all providing pic- ture-perfect views of the surrounding landscapes. At the end of the 2011 summer season in Alaska, the DisneyWonder will return to LosAngeles to continue sail- ing seven-night itineraries to the Mexican Riviera. The addition of a new homeport for Disney Cruise Line is part of an overall expansion plan that will provide even more options to guests sail- ing to more destina- tions around the world. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a cruise, planners can visit disneycruise.com or call Disney Cruise Line at (888) DCL- 2500. Travel agents can call Disney Cruise Line at (888) 325-2500 or visit dis- neytravelagents.com.