New Disney Dream cruise ship sails out to sea

by Leigh Caldwell on

The Disney Dream, the third ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, is now under its own power, conducting tests out on the North Sea.

The Dream left the Meyer Werft shipyard and was towed by tugboats 26 miles down the River Ems to Eemshaven, The Netherlands. This conveyance is unique to ships built at Meyer Werft, because it is so far inland. Some railroad bridges across the river had to be dismantled to allow the ship to pass.

Of course, the whole thing was done Disney-style, with fireworks and Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck waving from the decks to residents gathered to watch the spectacle.

After the North Sea tests, known as the “test-and-adjust period,” the Disney Dream cruise ship will be dry-docked for a short time in Germany before being officially delivered to the Disney Cruise Line.

The Disney Dream will sail 3-, 4- and 5-night cruises to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral, Florida. The inaugural cruise is set for Jan. 26, 2011.

A fourth Disney Cruise Line ship – the Disney Fantasy – is also under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard. The Fantasy will be completed in spring 2012.

New Disney Dream cruise ship to feature “Goofy Sports Deck” and “Nemo’s Reef”

by Scott Carmichael on

The newest cruise ship in the Disney Cruise Lines fleet won’t sail till 2011. As we get closer to that Date, Disney has started to release images of the amazing amenities guests will be able to enjoy on the Disney Dream.

Today, Disney announced the details of several new amenities on the ship”

Goofy’s Sports Deck – a miniature golf course with Goofy and his son Max leading you through nine wacky holes. The sports area also features two mini sports courts with soccer, basketball, volleyball and a walking track.

Nemo’s reef – a 1500 square feet infant and toddler play area with slides, an “inking” octopus, and of course a chance to swim in the EAC (the east Australian current).

Quiet Cove pool and bar – adults can escape all the kid friendly attractions at the cove. The area features several pools, hot tubs and of course, poolside cocktails.

AquaDuck – one of the highlights of the new ship will be the world’s first shipboard water coaster. Forget water slides – Disney is adding a high speed flume ride with twists and turns.

To learn more about this amazing new ship, or to see where it will sail, check out the promo page over at the Disney Cruise Line site.

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