A touch of sparkle arrived on the River Tyne on Friday, September 3 as the Disney Magic cruise liner stopped off in the North East on one of its “staycation” trips.
The majestic ship brought a splash of magicto a grey day on South Tyneside, with its Mickey Mouse-themed colours brightening up Friday for families across the borough and beyond.
Did you pop along and see Disney Magic in all her glory before she sailed away?
Here are some of Gazette readers’ snaps of the ship at Port of Tyne on Friday. Don’t forget to share yours with us on Facebook here.

17. Watching her go
A spectacular sight as the Disney ship says goodbye to the Port. Photo: Christopher Carroll

18. All her glory
There are more than 800 rooms for passengers onboard the Disney Magic ship. Photo: Jemma Miller

19. Making memories
Getting a picture with the big visitor to the Tyne. Photo: Jackie Robson

20. Popular
Crowds say goodbye to the first ship owned by Disney. Were you there? Photo: Ashley Appleby


