GOOD news for Disney fans across Merseyside as the Disney Magic cruise ship will arrive at Liverpool Cruise Terminal.

The cruise ship will dock in the River Mersey at around 7.30am today (Friday, September 13) and will remain until 6.45pm.

To celebrate, Cruise Liverpool is hosting a free 'Magic on the Mersey' party packed with performances from the likes of Movema, Liverpool Hung Gar Kung Fu School, SoSo Choir, VIP Puppets, Adam Brown Dance Company and Pagoda Arts.

Key timings:

  • 7.30am to 6.45pm Ship Alongside
  • 2.30pm to 7pm Princes Parade Full Road Closure
  • 3pm to 6pm Street Animation Programme
  • 5.30pm to 6pm Preshow music provided by Radio City
  • 6pm to 6.45pm Quayside Sail Away Show

There will also be a Princes Parade which will see a vibrant and colourful street animation programme and FREE face painting.

Fans are also being encouraged to dress up as their favourite Disney characters as part of the celebrations.

A special choreographed concert and confetti show will signal the ship's departure from 6pm.