Category: Cruising
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 …
Jan 11
Disney Dream Commemorates Maritime Plaque Exchange with Governor
Today the plaque and key exchange for the Disney Dream took place, commemorating the ship’s inaugural call on Port Canaveral in an official maritime ceremony. Newly elected Gov. Rick Scott, along with other local officials participated in the event with Disney Dream Captain Tom Forberg and Disney Cruise Line President Karl Holz. In keeping with …
Jan 05
Disney Dream arrives in Port Canaveral
Ahoy! Early this morning our newest cruise ship, the Disney Dream, finally arrived home to Florida’s Port Canaveral after sailing several thousand miles across the Atlantic Ocean. For everyone on board – like me – it was an emotional moment to see hundreds of Disney cast members waving and cheering while fireworks burst above in …
Jan 05
Building the Disney Dream: A Look Back
The Disney Dream will arrive at Florida’s Port Canaveral tomorrow, completing a voyage across the Atlantic Ocean that stretched approximately 6,500 miles. With great partnership between Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering and built by skilled craftsmen at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet is …
Dec 29
Pink Bubbles Over with Romance Aboard the Disney Dream
posted on December 29th, 2010 by Jonathan Frontado, Disney Cruise Line Hello from aboard the Disney Dream somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean… The ship’s making steady progress on her way to Florida’s Port Canaveral and the mood among the cast and crew on board is jubilant. We can’t wait to bring her home and finally …
Dec 29
Finishing Touches: Disney Dream
posted on December 27th, 2010 by Kent Phillips, Photographer, Walt Disney World   Have you ever watched a gifted artist apply the finishing brushstrokes to a beautiful painting and seen a masterpiece come to life before your eyes? I experienced the maritime equivalent this month as I spent two weeks living on the Disney …
Dec 25
Behind-The-Scenes Video: Imagineers Adding Finishing Touches to Disney Dream « Disney Parks Blog
Disney Cruise Line took delivery of the Disney Dream earlier this month but work is far from over. Now that the ship is officially ours, a new phase of construction has begun. With little more than a week remaining before the ship arrives in Florida, Imagineers and crew members are working around the clock to …
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