Although the Disney Fantasy will be based out of Port Canaveral, Florida, it made one more stop in Europe before heading to New York City for its christening ceremony. Here’s a short video of the horn playing as the Fantasy departs Ponta Delgada in Azores,… Read More »Disney Fantasy stops in Portugal
The Disney Fantasy is crossing the Atlantic right now, but they’ve sent ahead a series of short videos to introduce us to the ship’s facilities. Here’s the latest on full of information on the activities specifically designed for kids. I did not get to see… Read More »Disney Fantasy – What’s for Kids
Marking a big moment in Disney Cruise Line history, the Disney Fantasy set sail today to cross the Atlantic Ocean in preparation for her christening and maiden voyage! Check out this video for a special announcement from cruise directors Brent Davies and Ray Smale. They… Read More »Disney Fantasy Sets Sail Across Atlantic
We’re less than a month away from the official christening ceremony for the Disney Fantasy, the 4th ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. But before it can sail to New York for its dedication, it had to be put through some tests and final… Read More »Disney Fantasy beautifully filmed while in port at Bremerhaven
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are joined by (from left to right) Bernard Meyer, managing partner of Meyer Werft, Captain Wolfgang Thos, also from Meyer Werft, Captain Tom Forberg and Karl Holz, president of Disney Cruise Line as they celebrate Disney Cruise Line taking possession of its newest ship.
Mickey Mouse turns out to be a better sailor than he is a movie star. The Disney Cruise Line is reportedly booked to 75% for 2012, even with the Disney Fantasy about to add 40% more capacity to the fleet. Thinks are looking good, even though bookings have softened recently after the Coast Concordia accident. Disney CEO Bob Iger still says, “Generally speaking, we’re looking at a very, very healthy year ahead for that business.”
In fact, just this week, Disney Cruise Line took possession of its fourth and newest ship, the Disney Fantasy, from the Meyer Werft shipyard in a traditional maritime ceremony aboard the ship. The Meyer Werft flag was lowered, while the Disney Cruise Line flag was raised, transferring ownership from the shipbuilder to Disney.
Captain Tom Forberg will officially take the helm of the Disney Fantasy for Disney Cruise Line. As part of the Disney Cruise Line ship construction team, Captain Forberg has been with the company for more than 15 years and was responsible for launching Disney’s first three ships, the Disney Dream, the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. You can be assured the ship is in the very best hands with Captain Tom at the helm.
“Today we celebrate the culmination of a wonderful partnership, as we take possession of the Disney Fantasy and prepare for the journey home to Florida. This ship is the result of the superb craftsmanship from the master shipbuilders at Meyer Werft and the innovation, imagination and ingenuity of the Disney team, who have partnered together so beautifully to bring this ship to life,” said Karl Holz, president of Disney Cruise Line. “We are eagerly anticipating our guests, who will experience storytelling in enchanting new ways onboard the Disney Fantasy while making magical memories that will last a lifetime.”
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We’re less than two months away from the christening ceremony of the Disney Fantasy (taking place in New York City, btw). The information about the ship is starting to flow like a firehose now. Take, for instance, this new video showcasing the new and improved… Read More »Exploring the Disney Fantasy’s New Water Features
This morning we gave you the top 5 activities for adults to do on a Disney Cruise, at least according to Disney. Tonight they’re back with Top 5 things for kids todo. I imagine they had a hard time narrowing it down.
The number one question I get about Disney Cruise Line is what is there for adults to do. Trust me, you’ll be overwhelmed with options from the moment you board. But just in case you’re not convinced, DCL has a new video with the “Top… Read More »Top 5 Things For Adults To Do On A Disney Cruise