Built as a cruise vessel under yard No 687 by Jos.L.Meyer Werft , Papenburg, Germany for Magical Cruise Co. Ltd., Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA.
23 February 2007 ordered.
26 August 2008 laid down.
30 October 2010 floated out as the DISNEY DREAM.
Tonnage 129,690 grt, 9,800 dwt, dim. 339.80 x 37.00 x 8.30m. (draught).
Powered by two MAN 14V48/60CR diesels each 16.8MW and three 12V48/60CR diesel engines each 14.4 MW, total output 77,190 kW. Twin pitch propellers, speed 22 knots service speed.
Passenger accommodation 2,500 maximum 4,000, crew 1,458.
12 November 2010 towed from the yard to the Eemshaven, Netherland where she arrived on 13 November for sea-trials.
09 December 2010 delivered to owners, under Bahamas flag and registry, homeport Nassau.
04 January 2011 arrived at Port Canaveral.
19 January 2011 christened by Mrs. Jennifer Hudson at Port Canaveral.
26 January 2011 sailed from Port Canaveral for her maiden voyage with passengers to the Bahamas.
DISNEY DREAM is a cruise ship operated by Disney Cruise Line, part of The Walt Disney Company, which entered service in 2011. The DISNEY DREAM currently sails three and four-day cruises to the Bahamas. Her sister ship, DISNEY FANTASY, was deployed in 2012.
The captain of DISNEY DREAM is currently Henry Andersson.
History and construction
In February 2007, Disney Cruise Line announced that it had ordered two new ships. The first steel-cut, for scrollwork on the ship's hull, took place in March 2009 at the Meyer Werft shipyards in Papenburg, Germany. Later that month, the two ships were named, with the DISNEY DREAM set to enter service first, followed by its sister vessel, the DISNEY FANTASY The design of the DISNEY DREAM was unveiled at a press conference in New York City, on October 29,2009.
The keel of DISNEY DREAM was laid on 19 August 2009. 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.
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 Kate Hudson, 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.
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, a length of 1,114.7 ft (339.8 m) and a width of 137 ft (42 m). The 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.
DISNEY DREAM’s horn plays songs from Disney movies and parks, specifically: "When You Wish Upon a Star" (Pinocchio), "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" (Cinderella), "Be Our Guest" (Beauty and the Beast), "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)" (Pirates of the Caribbean), "Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee (An Actor's Life for Me)" (Pinocchio), and "It's a Small World".
Recreation
Activities aboard DISNEY DREAM include a 9 hole mini-golf course, a walking track, digital sports simulators, a full-sized basketball court that can be converted for use as a soccer pitch, a volleyball court, a table tennis area. There are also two smaller sport courts and two lounges for younger children.
The ship features the first "water roller coaster" at sea, called the "AquaDuck". The AquaDuck is a 765-foot long winding waterslide with a four-deck drop and a course that winds 13 feet over the edge of the ship and through the ship's forward funnel. Other water activities include a Mickey's Slide and 3 pools. All pools contain fresh water. The adult-only Quiet Cove Pool includes a series of connecting pools with a bar at the end. There are also glass-walled hot tubs for adults & families. The ship also features two theatres: the Walt Disney Theatre, which shows live Broadway-style performances and variety acts, and the Buena Vista Theatre, which shows first run Disney movies.
There is a 24 × 14 ft LED screen attached to the forward funnel facing rearward called "Funnel Vision".
Rotational dining
DISNEY DREAM has multiple dining venues, including three themed main dining restaurants, two adult-only specialty restaurants, a buffet, and multiple bars, lounges, and quick service stations.
Every night of a DISNEY DREAM cruise, guests use a different restaurant. This is called "rotational dining". Passengers rotate along with their servers, intentionally building a relationship between diners and the wait staff.
Animator's Palate, a main dining restaurant, is inspired by Disney animation. Enchanted Garden is the second main dining restaurant, inspired by the gardens of Versailles. Royal Palace is inspired by classic films like Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Beauty and the Beast, and Cinderella.
The adult-only restaurants on the DISNEY DREAM, Palo and Remy, are available for guests ages 18+ at an additional cost. Palo, like on other Disney ships, serves a Northern Italian cuisine. Remy, inspired by Disney's Ratatouille, serves French-inspired cuisine. A lounge, Meridian, is a place for adults to go before or after their dinner. The name Meridian plays off its location between Remy and Palo.
Areas for children and teenagers
DISNEY DREAM includes dedicated activity areas designed for younger passengers:
The Oceaneer Club is a play area for children aged 3 to 12 years old. This club has four themed play areas:
"Andy's Room" (Toy Story)
"Pixie Hollow" (Tinker Bell (film series))
"Explorer Pod" (Finding Nemo)
"Disney Infinity" (video game themed, replaces 'Monsters Academy')
Edge, is a play area for those aged 11 to 13. In this area, passengers can participate in chroma key presentations, where, among other activities, they can pretend to be part of films and television shows from Disney and ABC, such as Good Morning America.
Vibe, a special club designed for 14- to 17-year-olds. Activities include video games, disc jockeying, and relaxation on a sundeck reserved just for them. Vibe's sundeck includes two pools, table tennis and more. Vibe also has a smoothie bar.
Nightclubs and Lounges
DISNEY DREAM has 11 nightclubs and lounges. Each with a different theme.
"687," a sports bar located on Deck 4 and is named after the ship's "hull number." (yard No.);
"Bon Voyage," a bar located in the main lobby;
"The Cove Café," an adult lounge serving snacks and drinks on deck 11
"Currents," an adults-only bar located on deck 13;
"District Lounge," an all-ages bar during the day that converts to adults-only at night
"Evolution," a dance and comedy club located on deck 4;
"Meridian," an adults-only bar located on deck 12 next to Palo;
"Pink," an adults-only champagne bar on Deck 4, themed to look like the inside of a champagne bottle;
"Skyline," an adults-only cocktail lounge that changes theme and drinks each night, becoming a different city;
"Vista Café," an all-ages cafe on deck 4; and
"Waves" a bar located behind the aft funnel on deck 12.
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