Disney Dream departing Port Canaveral, Florida, in September 2016
History
NameDisney Dream
OwnerThe Walt Disney Company
OperatorDisney Cruise Line
Port of registry Bahamas
OrderedFebruary 22, 2007
BuilderMeyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
CostUS $900 million
Yard numberS. 687
Laid downAugust 19, 2009
LaunchedOctober 30, 2010[1]
Sponsored byJennifer Hudson
ChristenedJanuary 19, 2011, Port Canaveral
CompletedDecember 2010
AcquiredDecember 8, 2010
Maiden voyageJanuary 26, 2011
In service2011–present
Identification
StatusIn service
NotesCaptain Thord Haugen (1998 - Present) [2]
General characteristics
Class and typeDisney-"Dream"-Class
TypeCruise Liner[3]
Tonnage129,690 GT [4]
Displacement65,298 t (64,267 long tons; 71,979 short tons)[4]
Length1,114.7 ft (339.8 m)[4]
Beam121.4 ft (37.0 m)[5]
Height217 ft (66 m)[4]
Draft27.3 ft (8.32 m)[5]
Decks18 (14 Passenger)
Installed power
  • 3 × 12-cylinder MAN diesels turning
  • 3 × 14.4 MW (19,300 hp) generators
  • 2 × 14-cylinder MAN diesels turning
  • 2 × 16.8 MW (22,500 hp) generators[4]
Propulsion
  • 2 × 23 MW (31,000 hp) Converteam Propulsion Motors
  • 2 × 5 blade inward-turning fixed-pitch propellers[4]
Speed
  • 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph) (service)
  • 24.7 knots (45.7 km/h; 28.4 mph) (maximum)
Capacity
  • 2,500 passengers (double occupancy)
  • 4,000 passengers (maximum)[6]
Crew1,458

The Disney Dream is a cruise ship operated by Disney Cruise Line, part of The Walt Disney Company. The first of the Dream-class, she is the third ship of the overall fleet, the other four ships in the fleet being the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish. She currently sails four-day and five-day cruises to the Bahamas and the Western Caribbean calling at Cozumel and Grand Cayman, as well as Disney's private island Castaway Cay. In May 2023, the Disney Dream sailed across the Atlantic Ocean and began sailings in Europe. She entered service in 2011; her sister ship, Disney Fantasy, was deployed in 2012.[7]

History and construction

In February 2007, Disney Cruise Line announced that it had commissioned two new ships.[8] The first steel cut, for scrollwork on the ship's hull, was in March 2009, at the Meyer Werft shipyards in Papenburg, Germany.[9] Later that month the two ships were named, with Disney Dream set to enter service first, followed by her sister ship, Disney Fantasy.[10] The design of Disney Dream was unveiled at a press conference in New York City, on October 29, 2009.

The keel of Disney Dream was laid on August 19, 2009.[11] On June 1, 2010, the final section of the ship, the bow, was put into its place, completing the exterior, with work continuing on the interior of the ship. Float-out took place on October 30, 2010, and Disney Dream had her maiden voyage on January 26, 2011.[12]

Disney Cruise Line took possession of Disney Dream on December 8, 2010. She arrived in Port Canaveral, Florida on January 4, 2011. Disney Dream was christened on January 19, 2011, by Jennifer Hudson,[13] who began her career as an entertainer on Disney Wonder. Disney Dream's maiden voyage began on January 26, 2011, calling on Nassau, The Bahamas, and Disney's private island, Castaway Cay.

Since the ship's launch the Disney Dream has sailed almost exclusively on three and four-night sailings to Castaway cay and Nassau. It has now announced plans to debut itineraries for European destinations as of summer 2023. This will include the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Norway, Denmark, Greece and Italy.[14] On June 7, 2022, Disney Dream temporarily relocated to Miami.[15] On November 20, 2023, Disney Dream moved to her new home port at Port Everglades' Cruise Terminal 4.[16]

Design

Disney Dream is 40% larger than the two older ships in the Disney Cruise Line family, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, with a gross tonnage of 129,690 GT,[17] a length of 1,114.7 ft (339.8 m) and a width of 137 ft (42 m). Disney Dream has 1,250 staterooms, carries 2,500 passengers (double occupancy) or a maximum of 4,000 passengers, and a crew of 1,458.

The ship has 14 floors, a black hull, a white superstructure, twin red funnels, and yellow lifeboats.

The ship’s interior includes a combination of Art Deco design, features from the world of Walt Disney, and state-of-the-art technology. The interior cabins are fitted with virtual portholes ("Magical Porthole") that broadcast the view of the outside and animated Disney characters.[7]

Disney Dream’s art deco-style chandelier, located in the atrium, sparkles with thousands of hand-crafted crystal beads and glows with colorful glasswork. Crafted in Brixen, located in Northern Italy, the chandelier is 22 feet in diameter at the ceiling plate and comes down 13 feet from the ceiling. It is 24kt gold plated with a total of 88,680 Swarovski crystal beads ranging in size from 6mm to 12mm.[18]

Every Disney Cruise Line ship has an atrium lobby statue celebrating a classic Disney character; Disney Dream's is Donald Duck portrayed as an admiral.[19]

Recreation

On-board activities

Activities aboard Disney Dream include a 9-hole mini-golf course, a walking track, digital sports simulators, and a full-sized basketball court that can be converted for use as a soccer pitch, volleyball court, or football/table tennis area. There are also two smaller sports courts and two hangouts for younger children.

The ship features the first water coaster at sea, called The AquaDuck, a 765-foot (233-metre) long winding waterslide with a four-deck drop and a course that winds over the edge of the ship and through the ship's forward funnel. The AquaDuck runs the width of the ship and the length between the funnels, almost the size of a U.S. football field. In addition to pools of various sizes, there are also hot tubs for adults & families, some of which have glass in the floor.

Entertainment

Disney Dream also includes two theatres:

  • Walt Disney Theatre (1,340 capacity; live original productions: Beauty and the Beast, Believe and The Golden Mickeys)
  • Buena Vista Theatre (399 capacity; motion pictures)

Among the leading-edge technical effects in the Walt Disney Theatre is an infrared camera with motion tracking, allowing the movement of performers to be blended with projected digital animated effects.[18]

Rotational dining concept

Every night of a Disney Dream cruise, guests dine at a different restaurant. This is called "rotational dining". On a Disney ship guests rotate along with their servers which helps develop the relationship between diner and wait staff.[20]

The rotational dining restaurants on the Disney Dream are Enchanted Garden, located on deck 2 midship, Royal Palace, located on deck 3 midship, and Animator's Palate, located on deck 3 aft. As well as rotational dining, the Disney Dream also has two specialty restaurants: Palo and Remy, respectively serving Northern Italian and French cuisine. Specialty dining is an additional cost and is exclusively for adults.

Youth Clubs

The ship features a nursery, Oceaneer Club, Oceaneer Lab, Edge, and Vibe for kids entertainment.[21] In December 2023, Disney Cruise Line abruptly changed the age ranges for Oceaneer Club and Lab from 3-12 to ages 3-10, with some guests receiving less than a week notice of the change without any option to cancel or re-book.[22]

References

  1. ↑ "Meyerwerft website". Meyerwerft.de. October 30, 2010. Archived from the original on March 24, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Disney Dream Embarking on Path to Resumption with CDC Simulation Cruise". The Disney Cruise Line Blog. July 17, 2021. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Disney Dream - Master Engineering by MEYER WERFT". MEYER WERFT GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Disney Dream Information. Disney Cruise Line. July 2011.
  5. 1 2 "Disney Dream (9434254)". LR Class Direct. Lloyd's Register. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Disney Cruise Line Announces Two New Ships". PassPorter.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  7. 1 2 "Disney Dream - Master Engineering by MEYER WERFT". MEYER WERFT. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Disney Cruise Line Press Release" (Press release). September 28, 2007. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  9. ↑ Jason Garcia (March 2, 2009). "Construction begins on new Disney cruise ships". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on March 6, 2009. Retrieved March 10, 2009.
  10. ↑ Jason Garcia (March 10, 2009). "Disney names new cruise ships: Dream and Fantasy". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2009.
  11. ↑ "Disney Dream begins to take shape". Meyerwerft website. August 26, 2009. Archived from the original on November 4, 2009. Retrieved February 23, 2010.
  12. ↑ "Disney Dream nearing completion". Meyerwerft Website. October 1, 2010. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved October 26, 2010.
  13. ↑ "Godmother Jennifer Hudson Christens New Cruise Ship with Disney 'Dreams' in Spectacular Ceremony". January 19, 2011.
  14. ↑ "Disney Dream to debut in Europe next year". Travel Weekly. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Disney Dream docks at Port Miami – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale". June 7, 2022. Archived from the original on June 7, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  16. ↑ "Disney Cruise Line opens second homeport at Port Everglades - CBS Miami". www.cbsnews.com. November 13, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  17. ↑ Niemelä, Teijo (March 10, 2009). "Disney names its new ships". Cruise Business Online. Cruise Media Oy Ltd. Archived from the original on August 30, 2009. Retrieved March 10, 2009.
  18. 1 2 "Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream Fun Facts". Disney Cruise Line. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Disney Dream Ship Facts". The Mouse For Less. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  20. ↑ "What is Rotational Dining". Disney Cruise Line (go.com). Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  21. ↑ "Youth Clubs". disneycruise.disney.go.com.
  22. ↑ Gailey, Jackie (December 15, 2023). "Disney Cruise Line Guests Angry About Kids Club Changes". Disney Cruise Line Information.

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