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Disney Cruise Line's New
Ship: The Disney Dream
The Disney Dream continues
the Disney Cruise Line tradition of blending the elegant grace
of early 20th century transatlantic ocean liners
with contemporary design to create one of the most stylish and
spectacular cruise ships afloat. The Disney Dream offers
modern features,
new innovations and unmistakable Disney touches.
A first-of-its kind water coaster that sends
guests racing above the upper decks of the ship. An animated
turtle that engages children in conversation about life
in the ocean. A sophisticated lounge
where the sun sets over the skyline of a different
world-famous city each night. When the Disney Dream
debuts in early 2011, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise
Line fleet will bring to life these innovations and more.
Disney Cruise Line
introduces a cruise industry innovation on the Disney Dream
with the debut of AquaDuck, the first-ever
shipboard water coaster. Guests aboard the new Disney Dream
can get swept away on the exhilarating high-speed flume ride
which features twists,
turns, drops, acceleration and river rapids – all
while traversing the upper decks of the ship.
The Disney Dream will take family cruising to
all-new heights, embracing the spirit of innovation, magical
family entertainment and immersive experiences that have made
Disney Cruise Line the preeminent cruise of choice for
families since 1998.
The expansive three-deck
atrium lobby on the Disney Dream is stylish and sophisticated
with a sweeping grand staircase,
a dazzling chandelier and stunning, three-story fluted
columns. Decorative bronze friezes featuring Disney characters
line
the balconies and a nearly 5-foot tall bronze statue of
Admiral Donald Duck graces the atrium lobby.
Disney Cruise Line revolutionized the cruise
industry with purpose-built ships designed just for families. With
the Disney Dream setting sail on Jan. 26, 2011, preparations
are underway to expand the one-of-a-kind family experience,
utilizing technology to enhance the world-class entertainment
and legendary guest services onboard. From stem to stern,
the Disney Dream will offer a cruise experience that caters to
the preferences of the whole family.
Disney Dream staterooms
were designed with style, comfort and a dash of Disney magic.
Immaculately appointed staterooms feature
a contemporary, Art Deco-inspired design in a welcoming
environment. Eighty-eight percent of the Disney Dream’s
1,250 staterooms are outside rooms, and of those, 90 percent
have a private verandah.
For more than a decade, passengers have filled
their passports with memories sailing around the world with
Disney Cruise Line,” said Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman
Jay Rasulo. “With the Disney Dream joining our fleet,
we’ll be able to take families to even more places they
never imagined they could visit – in true Disney
style."
Enchanted Garden on the
Disney Dream is a whimsical, casual restaurant inspired by
French gardens and featuring
a dining environment that transforms from day to night. Custom
glass “flower” light fixtures, ornamental light posts
and a charming terrace fountain add enchantment to the room.
At the fountain’s pinnacle stands a fanciful cherub Mickey
Mouse statue.
The Disney Dream features a remarkable
interior design which provides guests with a warm and
welcoming feel throughout. The ship’s design offers
guests a perfect blend of elegant Art Deco style and
fun-filled Disney whimsy to create one of the most spectacular
ships afloat. Distinctly Disney guest features aboard the
Disney Dream include:
AquaDuck Water Coaster. . .
Disney Cruise Line debuts a cruise-industry
first: a shipboard water coaster … AquaDuck! Guests
aboard the Disney Dream will get swept away on an exhilarating
high-speed flume ride featuring twists, turns, drops, uphill
acceleration and river rapids – all while traversing the
upper decks of the ship.
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AquaDuck stretches 765 feet in length –
more than two and a half times the length of a football
field – and spans four decks in height.
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Guests slide 13 feet over the side of the
ship in a translucent “swing out” loop allowing them
to look down on the ocean 150 feet below.
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Guests experience coaster-like thrills as
high-powered water jets push them upwards and forwards at
20 feet per second.
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AquaDuck continues through the forward
funnel, encounters a 335 foot stretch of river rapids and
splashes down to an end on Deck 12.
A Virtual Porthole...
Disney Cruise Line introduces another
stateroom innovation with all inside staterooms on the Disney
Dream featuring a Virtual Porthole that provides guests with a
real-time view outside the ship. High-definition cameras
placed on the exterior of the ship feed live video to each
Virtual Porthole.
Enchanted Garden on the
Disney Dream is a whimsical, casual restaurant that magically
transforms from day to night.
During the meal, the sky overhead becomes a glorious sunset,
with dazzling colors that change into a twinkling field of
stars.
The light fixture flowers “bloom” and become infused with
color and the centerpiece fountain is basked in shimmering
light.
As guests
observe the impressive outside views, they may glimpse a
magical surprise: animated characters such as Peach the
starfish from the Disney•Pixar
hit film “Finding Nemo,” or Mickey Mouse may pop by the
Virtual Porthole.
Evolution brings a piece of
big city night life to the high seas at The District on the
Disney Dream. Inspired by the evolution of the butterfly,
wing patterns on the walls and trails of light along the
ceiling impart the feeling of butterflies in flight. The heart
of the club is a dynamic,
lighted dance floor that changes with the intensity of
the music and a colorful butterfly-shaped feature light on the
ceiling above.
A Magical
Oasis for Children...
Only on a Disney Cruise Line ship can children
become immersed in their favorite Disney stories with the help
of caring counselors, beloved Disney characters and a
sprinkling of pixie dust. The celebration of children’s
creativity rises to a new level on the Disney Dream with
nearly an entire deck of youth spaces designed to inspire,
entertain and unlock the imagination of children. There
are two main spaces for children ages three to 10:
Breathtaking ocean views,
rich décor and epicurean excellence create the setting for a
romantic escape in a redesigned version
of Palo, the Disney Cruise Line signature specialty
restaurant, on the Disney Dream. Named after the colorful
poles that line the canals of
Venice, Palo offers a superlative dining experience in an
upscale atmosphere reserved exclusively for adults.
At Disney's Oceaneer Club, children can:
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Play among larger-than-life characters
from Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story” in Andy’s Room.
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Explore the Laugh Floor with lovable
monsters Mike and Sully from “Monsters, Inc."
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Dive under the sea with Nemo and friends
or visit Tinker Bell’s fairy forest.
At Disney’s Oceaneer Lab,
children feel as though they are embarking on a great
seafaring adventure in a room filled with maps, maritime
instruments and swashbuckling artifacts. Here, children
can try their hand at animation, become a pop star or navigate
ships through digital seas.
Pink is an elegant and
upscale cocktail bar at The District on the Disney Dream,
serving top-shelf wines and liquor as well as the
bubbly beverage of choice…champagne. Back-lit glass
“bubbles” covering the walls create the effect of
cascading, effervescent champagne.
A feature wall behind the bar with dew-drop shaped glass in
pink and gold gives the impression of champagne bottles
bursting with bubbly.
Both venues offer magical interactions with
the animated characters such as Crush, the sea turtle from the
Disney•Pixar motion picture “Finding Nemo” and Stitch,
the mischievous alien from “Lilo and Stitch.” The
characters chat, play and joke with children in live,
unrehearsed conversations from their digital undersea and
intergalactic environments via 103-inch plasma screens.
Royal Palace on the Disney
Dream is an elegant restaurant inspired by the classic Disney
films “Cinderella,”
“Snow White,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “Sleeping
Beauty.” Splendid décor includes a magnificent, hand-blown
chandelier made of
glass slippers, with essential elements from each fairy tale
such as royal crests, roses and tiaras.
With meticulous attention to detail, many of the
restaurant’s features are modeled precisely from the
inspirational films.
Chill-Out Zones for Teens and Tweens...
Located inside the forward funnel is Edge
– the lounge just for tweens (ages 11 to 13). This
tween pad is filled with a multitude of hi-tech entertainment
including the ability to create and star in photo postcards
and video karaoke using green-screen technology.
Skyline at The District on
the Disney Dream is an ever-changing venue that celebrates
some of the world’s most famous cities.
Tall “windows” along one wall give guests a birds-eye view
of stunning city skylines such as Paris, London, Los Angeles,
Tokyo and Hong Kong. Skyline’s “windows to the world”
are ever-changing as the spectacular city skylines
transform from day to night, in real time as each day
progresses.
Teens have their own exclusive club aboard the
Disney Dream with Vibe – a trendy and inviting
indoor/outdoor space created especially for guests ages 14 to
17. A “teen-only” swipe card provides access to the
nearly 9,000-square-foot club.
Teens can create and edit videos, play
computer games, access the onboard social media application or
try their hand at spinning and mixing dance tracks. Teens
have their own private outdoor deck area with chaise lounges
for sunbathing, two wading pools, misters and pop jets for
cooling off, and deck games such as ping-pong and foosball.
Personal Touches with Rotational Dining...
Disney Cruise Line continues its innovative
rotational dining concept onboard the Disney Dream with
elaborately themed restaurants, distinctly Disney touches, and
world-class cuisine to create a magical dining experience.
Throughout the cruise, guests “rotate” through three
different restaurants for dinner – with their servers
accompanying them, providing guests with friendly, familiar,
personalized service each night. The rotational dining
restaurants include:
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Animator's Palate, a
signature Disney Cruise Line restaurant that brings the
magic of Disney animation into the dining room for a
unique experience that will captivate the entire family.
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Royal Palace, an elegant
restaurant inspired by the classic Disney films
“Cinderella,” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,”
“Beauty and the Beast” and “Sleeping Beauty."
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Enchanted Garden, a
whimsical, casual restaurant inspired by the gardens of
Versailles and featuring a dining environment that
magically transforms from day to night.
Senses Spa & Salon on
the Disney Dream provides tranquility, pampering and
relaxation in a more than 16,000-square-foot ocean-view
spa environment. For the ultimate indulgence, spa villas
feature an indoor spa treatment suite connected to a private
outdoor verandah
with personal whirlpool hot tub, shower and a plush, double
lounge chair.
Just For Adults...
On the Disney Dream, while children are having
the time of their lives in the elaborately themed youth areas,
adults can look forward to incomparable indulgences and
relaxation with exclusive areas and offerings designed
exclusively for them.
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Adults can escape into The District,
a nighttime entertainment area on the Disney Dream with
five unique venues. This playground for grownups
features sophisticated lounges, each with its own unique
design, look, feel, and palate-pleasing delights.
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Senses Spa & Salon
offers adult tranquility with 17 private treatment rooms,
lavish spa villas with indoor treatment rooms and private
outdoor verandahs, and Rainforest, a special section of
the spa offering the benefits of steam, heat and
hydrotherapy to relax the mind and body.
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At Palo, adult guests find
epicurean excellence and an unforgettable dinner
experience at sea. Every seat offers beautiful ocean
vistas while a pianist softly serenades guests in an
intimate restaurant setting.
The Disney Dream is scheduled to depart on its
maiden voyage Jan. 26, 2011, and will sail alternating three-
and four-night cruises to the Bahamas and Disney’s private
island, Castaway Cay. During summer months, the ship
will alternate four- and five-night itineraries with two stops
at Castaway Cay. Guests can book their Disney Dream
cruise beginning Nov. 9, 2009.
Catering to the unique
vacation needs of families, Disney Dream staterooms offer
comfort and style. A cruise industry-first for
all inside staterooms, Virtual Portholes offer a “window”
to the world with a real-time view outside the ship.
Entertaining,
animated characters – such as Peach the starfish from the
Disney-Pixar film “Finding Nemo” – may pop by the
Virtual Porthole.
To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to
book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com,
call Disney Cruise Line at 888/DCL-2500 or contact their
travel agent. Travel agents can call Disney Cruise Line
at 888/325-2500 or visit disneytravelagents.com.
Castaway Cay Expands!
Disney Cruise Line is preparing for a population
surge on its private island.
The upcoming doubling of its fleet entails bigger ships and
thus more passengers waiting to play for a day on the shores
of its 1,000-acre resort.
The expansion plan calls for more than just setting out
hundreds of additional lounge chairs and extending the dock.
"We're out here undertaking the improvements for the new
ships," says Mark Cole of Walt Disney Imagineering.
"There's no reason we shouldn't step back and say 'What
opportunity do we have to make this one of the most magical
experiences at sea?'"
Among the amenities on tap for Castaway Cay: an expanded
family beach, more water-based recreation, more convenient
eating options and 20 private cabanas — from which guests
literally can flag down a bartender.
Guests here currently have many relaxation options —
snorkeling, bicycling, hiking, a ray-interaction experience,
massages and welcoming beach umbrellas and chairs. The Flying
Dutchman ship used in the filming of Pirates of the
Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest rests in the lagoon. Another
unique-to-Disney amenity is that passengers walk straight from
the ship to the dock — no tendering necessary. The
atmosphere maintains a natural island theme with only low-key
references to Disney characters.
One of the goals of the construction, set to be finished by
next summer, is to spread out the guests, who usually hit the
first patch of sand they see.
"It's just human nature when you go to the beach,"
Cole says. "They want to claim their place so the kids
know where they're coming back to."
Disney is adding a tram stop farther down the coastline from
its current hub to encourage folks to settle there. A new
eatery, bar, bathrooms and merchandise outlets, similar to
those already in existence, are being built nearby. To
complement the current food outlet named Cookies, another
restaurant with the same menu is planned. Its name will be
Cookies Too.
"If I'm going to go from 2,700 guests to 4,000 guests,
transportation is a critical piece," says Disney Cruise
Line President Karl Holz.
The expansion of the 1,000-foot family beach by 700 feet will
be achieved by the relocation of the stingray experience and
teen getaway area.
The majority of the private cabanas will face the family
beach, with a handful at
Serenity
Bay
, the adults-only beach. The floored structures will
have covered areas, decks, refrigerators, dining tables and
chairs, lounge chairs, lockable storage and outdoor
fresh-water showers. They're designed to hold six people.
Cabana rental rates have not been set, Disney officials say,
but there will be at least three tiers of service available,
including one with a personal host.
"On the front of the cabana is a flagpole," says
Ozer Balli, vice president of hotel operations for the cruise
line. "You can actually raise a flag — depending on
your package purchased — to get the attention of your
bartender."
Several new island elements sport water features:
• Pelican Plunge will be two corkscrew slides floating on a
deck in the lagoon, just a short swim away. "The beauty
of Pelican Plunge is that it's for all ages: 6, 16 or
60," Balli says.
• Disney storytelling will be evident with the Spring-a-Leak
area, an all-ages play area designed to look like an island
structure blown away by a "strong island breeze."
("Hurricane" might be too strong a word.) Amid all
the fountains and water jets will be the leaning remains.
• A 200-square-foot wet deck with geysers — shaped like a
captain's wheel — will be added to Scuttle's Cove, the area
for children's activities.
About 10 percent of the island has been developed.
"I think we've taken full advantage of the island where
we think it makes sense," Holz say. "This is our
intent, to be very responsible in terms of developing the
island and making sure we do that in an environmentally
friendly manner."
"You want to preserve the local fauna and flora, it's an
important thing."
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