Disney Cruise Line to Build Four More New Ships

Posted on 12 August, 2024 by Spacejunkie2

Disney Dream berthed in Historic Liverpool photo credit Spacejunkie2-Flickr images.

Disney said it would build another four new cruise ships between 2027 and 2031, joining its current fleet of five and four on order, and bringing its fleet count to 13 ships.

The news came during the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase and the company said that the ship names, designs, and itineraries were still in development.

A formal announcement is expected shortly.

The Disney Magic and Wonder, the line’s two initial newbuilds, joined the fleet in 1998 and 1999, respectively, and were built at Fincantieri in Italy.

Subsequent ships were all built at Meyer Werft in Germany, and the company’s upcoming orderbook is being handled by the German yard.

The line’s most recent new cruise ship, the 2,500-guest Disney Wish, launched service in 2022. The Disney Treasure is next, sailing later this year.

New Characters from Black Panther to Join Disney’s Marvel Day at Sea

Posted on 2 December, 2022 by Spacejunkie2

Disney Cruise Line announced that new characters from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will join Disney’s Marvel Day at Sea beginning in January.

According to a statement, the new Black Panther and Okoye, General of the Dora Milaje will be making their debut exclusively on Marvel Day at Sea aboard the Disney Dream.

The new Wakanda warriors will be joining what is already shaping up to be the largest assembly of Super Heroes and Villains from the Marvel universe, the company said.

The Black Panther will also appear in “Heroes Unite,” the event’s signature nighttime spectacle with special effects, stunts and pyrotechnics.

Marvel Day at Sea is a single action-packed day aboard a five-day cruise on the Disney Dream where guests can meet their favourite Super Heroes and Villains and enjoy a range of all-day entertainment events including heroic encounters, stage shows, film and TV screenings, unique merchandise, themed food and beverage offerings, and activities for families, kids and adults.

Marvel Day at Sea is scheduled to take place on nine Western Caribbean cruises sailing from Miami in 2023.

Itineraries include:

Georgetown, Grand Cayman and Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay, departing on January 21, February 4, February 18 and March 4, 2023
Cozumel, Mexico and Castaway Cay departing on Departing January 16, January 30, February 13 and February 27, 2023