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Feb 16
Keel Laying Ceremony Marks a Milestone for the Disney Fantasy Today
This morning in Papenburg, Germany, I watched the Disney Fantasy move a step closer to reality as Disney Cruise Line celebrated the keel laying during a special ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard. I felt honored to witness such a monumental moment. The keel laying marks a significant milestone in the ship building process – …
Jan 30
Maiden Voyage Guests Enjoy Innovation and Pixie Dust Aboard the Disney Dream « Disney Parks Blog
After visiting Nassau in the Bahamas yesterday, the Disney Dream is spending today at sea during her four-night maiden voyage. On Thursday, Disney Cruise Line guests spent the day enjoying everything from the thrills of AquaDuck, the world’s only water coaster aboard a cruise ship… …to the chic sophistication of exclusively adult venues like Skyline …
Jan 30
Disney Dream Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage Full of Fun and Excitement « Disney Parks Blog
Ahoy from the Disney Dream! Our newest ship visited Nassau today as part of her four-night maiden voyage to the Bahamas and we’ve got an exclusive report directly from onboard. For all the Disney Cruise Line guests who departed from Florida’s Port Canaveral on Wednesday, it was a day full of fanfare, festivities and many …
Jan 22
Royal Caribbean Upgrades Crown & Anchor Society
 Cruise Line’s Loyalty Program Enhances Recognition of Member Guests Every Time They Sail MIAMI, Jan. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ —  Along the cruise line’s commitment to continuously elevate the vacation experience for guests, Royal Caribbean International today announced new enhancements to its Crown & Anchor Society guest loyalty program. The updated program …
Jan 19
Disney Cruise Line Welcomes Newest Ship During Christening Celebration Filled with… — PORT CANAVERAL, Fla., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ —
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — With a dash of Disney magic and a surprising twist, a helicopter hoisted a 16-foot “champagne bottle” across the bow of the Disney Dream during a christening ceremony this morning officially welcoming the newest ship to the Disney Cruise Line family. Serving the traditional role of godmother …
Jan 17
Moms Panel: Champagne Across The Bow « Disney Parks Blog
For hundreds of years it has been a maritime custom to name a godmother for a new ship. In the past, the godmother was either royalty or an accomplished military or political figure. More recently, godmothers have been actresses or celebrities and in the case of the Disney Wonder, Tinker Bell. A ship’s godmother blesses …
Jan 14
Merchandise Memories on the Disney Dream « Disney Parks Blog
It’s hard to believe that the Disney Dream is almost a reality. With the Maiden Voyage just a few days away, I can’t help but think of the amazing memories that Guests will be making with their families and friends on the newest Disney Ship. At Disney Theme Park Merchandise, it’s our job to turn …
Jan 14
Disney Dream Ready for Her Closeup « Disney Parks Blog
Last week, the Disney Dream arrived in Florida and only two weeks remain until the new ship’s maiden voyage on January 26th. Aboard the ship, crew members continue making final preparations for her debut, fine-tuning every last detail so that everything’s pixie dusted when guests arrive. It’s an exciting time filled with anticipation and lots …