Disney Dream.The Disney Dream is a cruise ship constructed for the Disney Cruise Line, part of The Walt Disney Company. The Disney Dream will be the third ship in the cruise line when it enters service in 2011.
Concept and construction
The keel of Disney Dream was laid on 26 August 2009. The entire exterior of the ship has been completed. On June 1, 2010 the final piece of the ship, the bow, was put into its place, completing the exterior, with work continuing on the interior of the ship. Float out (similar to a launching) took place on October 30, 2010 and Disney Dream will have its maiden voyage on January 26, 2011.
History
In February 2007, Disney Cruise Line announced that it had commissioned two new ships for its fleet. 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.
History
In February 2007, Disney Cruise Line announced that it had commissioned two new ships for its fleet. 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 Disney Dream was unveiled at a press conference in New York City, on October 29, 2009 and was floated-out from the builder's dock on October 30, 2010, making it the largest ship to be built by Meyer.
Design and comparison to fleetmates
Design and comparison to fleetmates
The Disney Dream will be a much larger ship than its two older fleet-mates, the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, with a design gross tonnage (GT) of 128,000 tons, a length of 330 meters and a width of 37 meters. The "Disney Dream" is 40% larger than the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. Also the Disney Dream will have wi-fi throughout the ship, and every stateroom will have a flat panel TV. The Dream will have 1,250 staterooms. The ship will also feature the first water coaster at sea, called "The Aquaduck". The Disney Dream is 45,000 tons larger, 5 decks higher (3 passenger decks), 151 feet longer, it's beam is 15 ft wider, it will hold up to 4,000 passengers (over 1,600 more than its sister ships), and has 555 more crew members than the Disney Magic, and Disney Wonder.
Recreation
Aboard the Disney Dream there will be many recreational activities.
Sports activities will include a 9 hole mini-golf course, walking track, and digital sports simulators that will provide virtual game experiences such as soccer, tennis, basketball, and golf. There will also be a full-sized basketball court that can be converted for use as a soccer pitch, volleyball court, or football/table tennis area. There will be two smaller sport courts for younger children.
The ship will feature the first water coaster at sea, called "The AquaDuck", a 765-foot long winding water slide with a four-deck drop and a course that winds over the edge and through the ship's forward funnel Other water activities will include a Mickey's Slide and 3 pools. All pools will contain fresh water. The adult-only Quiet Cove Pool will include a swim up bar and a series of connecting pools with depths ranging from 4 ft to 6 inch sun-bathing pools. There will also be hot tubs for adults & families.
There will be a 30 x 18 ft LED screen facing Donald's Pool, hanging from the forward funnel.
The ship will include the restaurant, Remy, named after the main character from the Disney·Pixar film Ratatouille, and incorporate Remy in the Art Nouveau design of the restaurant.
Recreation
Aboard the Disney Dream there will be many recreational activities.
Sports activities will include a 9 hole mini-golf course, walking track, and digital sports simulators that will provide virtual game experiences such as soccer, tennis, basketball, and golf. There will also be a full-sized basketball court that can be converted for use as a soccer pitch, volleyball court, or football/table tennis area. There will be two smaller sport courts for younger children.
The ship will feature the first water coaster at sea, called "The AquaDuck", a 765-foot long winding water slide with a four-deck drop and a course that winds over the edge and through the ship's forward funnel Other water activities will include a Mickey's Slide and 3 pools. All pools will contain fresh water. The adult-only Quiet Cove Pool will include a swim up bar and a series of connecting pools with depths ranging from 4 ft to 6 inch sun-bathing pools. There will also be hot tubs for adults & families.
There will be a 30 x 18 ft LED screen facing Donald's Pool, hanging from the forward funnel.
The ship will include the restaurant, Remy, named after the main character from the Disney·Pixar film Ratatouille, and incorporate Remy in the Art Nouveau design of the restaurant.
References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disney_Dream
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