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Disney Magic CDC inspection score

Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Disney Magic.

  • Source: CDC public records
  • Data checked on October 31, 2026
  • Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Disney Cruise LineInspected April 19, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Disney Magic scored 100 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on April 19, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

+2 vs previous inspection (98, Oct 16, 2025)
98.6average of the last 5 inspections
88lowest score (August 1998)
46inspections since 1998
0failed inspections

Inspection history of Disney Magic

Every CDC inspection score on record for Disney Magic: 46 inspections from August 7, 1998 to April 19, 2026, 6 perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.

7580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower19982002200620102014201820222026Aug 7, 1998: 88Jan 29, 1999: 88Jun 25, 1999: 95Dec 3, 1999: 94May 15, 2000: 96Jan 20, 2001: 96Jun 2, 2001: 95Dec 15, 2001: 99Jun 15, 2002: 99Jan 25, 2003: 92Jul 16, 2003: 94Dec 6, 2003: 94Jun 5, 2004: 97Dec 5, 2004: 94Jun 4, 2005: 95Nov 5, 2005: 96May 17, 2006: 98Oct 22, 2006: 99Sep 15, 2007: 99Feb 6, 2008: 99Sep 1, 2008: 98Feb 18, 2009: 98Aug 5, 2009: 98Feb 17, 2010: 99Oct 23, 2010: 99Mar 12, 2011: 90Jan 8, 2012: 99Jul 20, 2012: 91Oct 13, 2012: 95Apr 20, 2013: 96Nov 10, 2013: 91Apr 4, 2014: 92Nov 9, 2014: 99Apr 19, 2015: 99Oct 4, 2015: 96Mar 24, 2016: 100Feb 17, 2017: 100Oct 21, 2017: 100Feb 8, 2019: 96Dec 9, 2022: 100Aug 28, 2023: 99Feb 26, 2024: 99Jul 26, 2024: 96Mar 2, 2025: 100Oct 16, 2025: 98Apr 19, 2026: 1007580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower19982004201020162022Aug 7, 1998: 88Jan 29, 1999: 88Jun 25, 1999: 95Dec 3, 1999: 94May 15, 2000: 96Jan 20, 2001: 96Jun 2, 2001: 95Dec 15, 2001: 99Jun 15, 2002: 99Jan 25, 2003: 92Jul 16, 2003: 94Dec 6, 2003: 94Jun 5, 2004: 97Dec 5, 2004: 94Jun 4, 2005: 95Nov 5, 2005: 96May 17, 2006: 98Oct 22, 2006: 99Sep 15, 2007: 99Feb 6, 2008: 99Sep 1, 2008: 98Feb 18, 2009: 98Aug 5, 2009: 98Feb 17, 2010: 99Oct 23, 2010: 99Mar 12, 2011: 90Jan 8, 2012: 99Jul 20, 2012: 91Oct 13, 2012: 95Apr 20, 2013: 96Nov 10, 2013: 91Apr 4, 2014: 92Nov 9, 2014: 99Apr 19, 2015: 99Oct 4, 2015: 96Mar 24, 2016: 100Feb 17, 2017: 100Oct 21, 2017: 100Feb 8, 2019: 96Dec 9, 2022: 100Aug 28, 2023: 99Feb 26, 2024: 99Jul 26, 2024: 96Mar 2, 2025: 100Oct 16, 2025: 98Apr 19, 2026: 100

All scores

Show all 46 inspections
Inspection dateResultReportScore
April 19, 2026Passedfindings below100
October 16, 2025Passedfindings below98
March 2, 2025Passedfindings below100
July 26, 2024Passed96
February 26, 2024Passed99
August 28, 2023Passed99
December 9, 2022Passed100
February 8, 2019Passed96
October 21, 2017Passed100
February 17, 2017Passed100
March 24, 2016Passed100
October 4, 2015Passed96
April 19, 2015Passed99
November 9, 2014Passed99
April 4, 2014Passed92
November 10, 2013Passed91
April 20, 2013Passed96
October 13, 2012Passed95
July 20, 2012Passed91
January 8, 2012Passed99
March 12, 2011Passed90
October 23, 2010Passed99
February 17, 2010Passed99
August 5, 2009Passed98
February 18, 2009Passed98
September 1, 2008Passed98
February 6, 2008Passed99
September 15, 2007Passed99
October 22, 2006Passed99
May 17, 2006Passed98
November 5, 2005Passed96
June 4, 2005Passed95
December 5, 2004Passed94
June 5, 2004Passed97
December 6, 2003Passed94
July 16, 2003Passed94
January 25, 2003Passed92
June 15, 2002Passed99
December 15, 2001Passed99
June 2, 2001Passed95
January 20, 2001Passed96
May 15, 2000Passed96
December 3, 1999Passed94
June 25, 1999Passed95
January 29, 1999Passed88
August 7, 1998Passed88

What the inspectors found

The full findings of the last 3 inspections, as written in the CDC reports. Each finding refers to an item of the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program standards; points are deducted by item, for a single significant violation or for a pattern of similar ones (CDC FAQ).

April 19, 2026

100Passed

12 findings · 0 points deducted

No points deducted.

All 12 findings the inspectors wrote down, grouped by area of the ship. Findings with a red edge belong to an item that lost points; the others were noted without a deduction.

Galleys (kitchens)9 findings

  • Item 21Deck 9 Pinnochios Pizzeria Front Counter

    The clamps on the sneeze guards were in disrepair and had silicone buildup wedged in between which made the area difficult to clean.

  • Item 21Deck 9 Duck and Diner

    The thermometer inside the undercounter refrigerator read 44°F, however temperatures were measured below 40°F with the inspectors thermometer.

  • Item 22Deck 9 Cabanas Three Compartment Sink

    The temperature gauge on the hot water final rinse sanitizing compartment read 150°F. However, the water temperature measured 172°F with the inspector's thermometer.

  • Item 22Deck 4 Animators

    The rack-type dish wash machine was out of order.

  • Item 22Deck 1

    The rack-type dishwash machine was out of order.

  • Item 33Deck 9 Cabanas

    The deckhead sprinkler system had a wide gap which exposed the plenum. This was repaired immediately.

  • Item 33Deck 9 Cabanas

    Condensate collected on the deckhead above the hood-type potwash machine.

  • Item 36Deck 10 Palo

    The light intensity at the hot grills did not reach at least 220 lux because of two deckhead light bulbs in disrepair.

  • Item 37Deck 9 Cabanas

    Condensate collected on the deckhead above the hood-type potwash machine.

Bars1 finding

  • Item 36Deck 9 Cove Cafe

    The light intensity at the handwashing station did not reach at least 110 lux during operations.

Buffets1 finding

  • Item 19Deck 1 Officer's Mess

    The movable sneeze guard protecting pastries was incorrectly positioned and did not protect the food out for service.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

  • Item 10Crew Pool

    The crew pool safety sign did not state 'no children in diapers or who are not toilet trained.'

October 16, 2025

98Passed

32 findings · 2 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):

  • −2 ptsItem 22: Dishwashing / equipment washing facilities designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, operated, TMDs, test kits
Show all 32 findings

All 32 findings the inspectors wrote down, grouped by area of the ship. Findings with a red edge belong to an item that lost points; the others were noted without a deduction.

Galleys (kitchens)25 findings

  • Item 08Deck 9 - Soda Station

    The backflow prevention devices for two soda dispensing machines had blocked atmospheric vents.

  • Item 08Deck - Animator's

    The backflow prevention device for the juice dispenser had blocked atmospheric vents.

  • Item 12Deck 3 - Lumiere's

    Galley food workers serving food on the hot line removed empty pans of food from the bain marie and transported them to the back soiled area without washing their hands and changing their gloves prior to resuming food service. Additionally, front line food workers left the front line, opened galley equipment doors, and did not wash their hands or replaced their gloves prior to returning to the front food service line.

  • Item 19Deck 3 - Lumiere's

    Galley food workers serving food on the hot line removed empty pans of food from the bain marie and transported them to the back soiled area without washing their hands and changing their gloves prior to resuming food service. Additionally, front line food workers left the front line, opened galley equipment doors, and did not wash their hands or replaced their gloves prior to returning to the front food service line.

  • Item 20Deck 3 - Lumiere's

    The ice machine had slotted screws on the ice thickness sensor.

  • Item 20Deck 9 - Cabana's - Warewashing Area

    One previously cleaned and sanitized cutting board stored in the clean storage area was heavily scored.

  • Item 21Deck 10 - Palo

    The food transportation cart was heavily scored and difficult to clean.

  • Item 21Deck 10 - Palo

    The inside bottom of the microwave oven was cracked and soiled with food debris. This area had been previously cleaned. The microwave oven was placed out-of-order.

  • Item 21Deck 3 - Lumiere's

    The hot line heat lamp overshelf had three holes in the stainless-steel upper shelf over the bain marie.

  • Item 21Deck 1 - Warewashing Area

    Two water dispensing units were heavily scored on the outside nonfood-contact areas making them difficult to keep clean.

  • Item 22Deck 1 - Potwash Area

    The potwashing machine was placed out-of-order prior to the inspection.

  • Item 22Deck 4 - Animator's - Warewashing Area

    The flight-type warewash machine's final sanitizing rinse manifold registered a water temperature of 171°F by the machine's internal digital thermometer; however, the inspector and crew measured the actual manifold water temperature of 191°F. The final sanitizing rinse plate surface water temperature was within acceptable range. This machine was stopped for service and recalibrated.

  • Item 22Deck 4 - Animator's - Warewashing Area

    The flight-type glasswash machine's final sanitizing rinse manifold registered a water temperature of 188°F by the machine's internal digital thermometer; however, the inspector and crew measured the actual manifold water temperature of 198°F. The final sanitizing rinse plate surface water temperature was within acceptable range. This machine was stopped for service and recalibrated.

  • Item 22Deck 9 - Cabana's - Warewashing Area

    The flight-type warewash machine's final sanitizing rinse manifold registered a water temperature of 181°F by the machine's internal digital thermometer; however, the inspector and crew measured the actual manifold water temperature of 195°F. The final sanitizing rinse plate surface water temperature was within acceptable range. This machine was stopped for service and recalibrated.

  • Item 22Deck 9 - Cabana's - Warewashing Area

    The flight-type glasswash machine's final sanitizing rinse manifold registered a water temperature of 180°F by the machine's internal digital thermometer; however, the inspector and crew measured the actual manifold water temperature of 193°F. The final sanitizing rinse plate surface water temperature was within acceptable range. This machine was stopped for service and recalibrated.

  • Item 24Deck 4 - Animator's - Warewashing Area

    The flight-type glasswash machine's manifold water temperature was measured at 198°F. This machine was stopped for service and recalibrated.

  • Item 26Deck 3 - Lumiere's

    The hot line heat lamp over shelf was soiled with more than a day's worth of accumulated food debris over the bain marie.

  • Item 26Deck 9 - Cabana's - Warewashing Area

    One previously cleaned and sanitized cutting board stored in the clean storage area was stained with food debris and heavily scored.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Cabana's - Hot Line

    The hot line grill undershelf was soiled with an oily residue. This area had been previously cleaned and not open or service.

  • Item 27Deck 10 - Palo

    The inside bottom of the microwave oven was soiled with food debris. This area had been previously cleaned. The microwave machine was placed out-of-order.

  • Item 28Deck 9 - Cabana's - Warewashing Area

    One previously cleaned and sanitized cutting board stored among clean utensils in the clean storage area was heavily scored and stained with food debris.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Duck and Diner

    The positive air supply vent cover above the front service line was bent and heavily soiled.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Duck and Diner

    The front service line bulkhead electrical outlet covers were soiled with an oily residue.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Cabana's - Portside/Aft

    The front service line deckhead was missing paint and had multiple small grooves creating difficult-to-clean surfaces.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Cabana's - Center Grill

    The deckhead immediately above the back countertop was heavily soiled with a brown grease-like residue.

Bars3 findings

  • Item 21Deck 9 - Pinocchio's

    The back bar countertop had cracks and scoring in multiple areas.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Pinocchio's

    The previously cleaned and sanitized back bar countertop was soiled with food debris. This venue was not open for service at the time of the inspection.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Pinocchio's

    The deckhead above the food service area had cracks and spots of rust on the tiles.

Other areas2 findings

  • Item 21Deck 9 - Eye Scream

    The chilled water line's insulation was torn and unraveling in the technical space below the front countertop.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Eye Scream

    The tops of lids for three ice cream making machines were soiled with a sticky residue. The venue was not open at the time of the inspection.

Housekeeping1 finding

  • Item 36Deck B - Laundry

    The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the water filling station nozzle. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.

Ventilation1 finding

  • Item 43HVAC - AT1006

    Extensive rusting and chipping was observed before the HVAC system filters. The crew stated repair will occur during drydock, May 2026.

March 2, 2025

100Passed

9 findings · 0 points deducted

No points deducted.

Show all 9 findings

All 9 findings the inspectors wrote down, grouped by area of the ship. Findings with a red edge belong to an item that lost points; the others were noted without a deduction.

Buffets4 findings

  • Item 26Deck 3 - Lumiere's Restaurant

    Coffee residue was on the inside of two previously cleaned coffee containers.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Cabanas - Aft Hot Line

    Two uncovered glass containers were stored on the top shelf in this unfinished locker. The crew stated the containers were used to carry chocolates to the cabins. The deckhead had dusty exposed pipes.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Cabanas - Aft Hot Line

    Grease residue was on the previously cleaned exhaust hood overhang above the flat top grill.

  • Item 39Deck 9 - Cabanas - Port Side Beverage Station

    A small fly was inside the technical compartment below the juice dispenser.

Housekeeping2 findings

  • Item 28Deck 2 - Forward Locker (FSD 02-6-15)

    Two uncovered glass containers were stored on the top shelf in this unfinished locker. The crew stated the containers were used to carry chocolates to the cabins. The deckhead had dusty exposed pipes.

  • Item 32Deck 2 - Forward Pantry

    The food waste can's cover was only covering half of the can that was full of food waste. At the time of the inspection, the cabin stewards were cleaning the cabins and dropping off food waste and soiled items in the pantry; however, stewards were not actively using the area.

Other areas2 findings

  • Item 26Deck 1 Fire Zone 6 Water Dispenser

    A dark substance was in the food splash zone of the bulkhead-mounted self-dispensing unit.

  • Item 26Engine Control Room

    The three water dispenser nozzles on the counter-mounted dispensing unit were soiled with residue that could be removed with an alcohol swab.

Drinking water1 finding

  • Item 08Pipe Disinfection Records

    In 2025, the disinfection start times were not listed in eight different instances. For question #4 on the disinfection form, technicians had only listed 'yes' and added the disinfection completion time.

To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Disney Magic in the list of cruise ships, select “All Dates” and press Search, then open “Report” next to the inspection date. (The CDC tool does not allow direct links to a single report.)

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