On The Move: Disney Cruise Line Adding US Homeports & Itineraries In 2012

Since the launch of Disney Cruise Line in 1998 the line has focused on its core strength—combining a Disney theme park vacation with a cruise from Florida or, more recently, California. Sure, they have spent some time in European waters and have added Alaska to the mix this year, but they haven't expanded much in the US. Until now, when, for the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line will set sail

Disney Fantasy Moves a Step Closer to Reality During Keel Laying Ceremony

Disney Cruise Line celebrated the keel laying of the Disney Fantasy yesterday at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. This is the second of two newly-designed ships that take the family cruise experience to all new heights. Sister ship to the Disney Fantasy, Disney Dream, entered service on Jan. 26, 2011.A significant milestone in the ship building process, the keel laying ceremony is

Disney Dream: Cruise Diva's Preview

The first new ship to be launched by Disney Cruise Line in over a decade is freshly christened and welcoming guests on board.

You've heard about the AquaDuck—here's what else you'll find.

Cruise Diva previews the Disney Dream, where dreams come true if only you believe and there's something for Mousketeers of all ages. Join us for a look around in our illustrated two-part ship preview.

Kids Sail Free on Select Disney Alaska Cruises

If your children aren't yet school-age, or if their school year ends early (as many do in southern states), you may be able to take advantage of this offer from Disney Cruise Line to book a memorable cruise to Alaska this season. Kids age 17 and under sail free on Disney Wonder when traveling with 2 full-fare Guests in the same Oceanview or Verandah stateroom on most Alaska cruises from May 3,

Added Pixie Dust Makes the Disney Private Island Castaway Cay Even More Enchanting

When we went ashore at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island paradise in the Bahamas, during our Disney Dream preview sailing, we found the island has received an extra dose of pixie dust since our last visit. Enhancements offer more water-based family fun, additional conveniences, and a slice of beachside luxury all designed to complement the idyllic island setting without overwhelming it.Disney

Where's Cruise Diva? Meeting the Disney Dream

Cruise Diva is making her way to Port Canaveral to attend the Disney Dream Christening Ceremony, which is taking place tomorrow (Wednesday, January 19th) and will be filling you in here on the blog. In addition, you can attend "virtually" from your own computer.Log on to the Disney Cruise Line Facebook page at 10:30 am Eastern tomorrow where there will be a live webcast of the Christening

Disney Cruise Line: Where Dreams Come True

With only two days to go before Disney Dream is christened and Cruise Diva steps on board, we found "Magical Innovations"—the latest video from Disney Cruise Line’s all-access preview of the Disney Dream—intriguing, especially the part where the Enchanted Art comes alive.Once aboard, the Art Deco Atrium Lobby (pictured here) is certain to be stunning in real life, but one of the most beautiful

Disney Dream Arrives in Port Canaveral

Thousands of local residents and visitors to the area lined the shore and fireworks filled the pre-dawn sky as the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Dream, sailed into its homeport of Port Canaveral, Florida, yesterday morning after a 16-night trans-Atlantic voyage from Germany, where it has been under construction for nearly two years.Accommodating up to 4,000 guests, the 130,000-ton

New Cruise Ships for 2011

Watch Throughout the Year for New Cruise Ship LaunchesWhile some cruise ships scheduled for introduction in 2011 are new vessels that are almost identical to existing ships (Carnival Cruise Lines’ Carnival Magic, a Dream-class ship) or brand-new designs (Oceania’s Marina), the introduction of a new ship into a cruise line’s fleet is always exciting. At least one "new" ship is actually a

Adventures by Disney Sets Sail with Disney Cruise Line To Offer Unique Travel Tours in 2011

Award-winning travel companies Adventures by Disney and Disney Cruise Line have once again teamed up to offer immersive vacation opportunities for families aboard select Disney cruise vacations in 2011. The Adventures by Disney experience is available as an add-on booked in advance of the cruise that features privately-guided tour packages in Mediterranean or Alaskan ports of call or a pre-cruise

Disney Dream: Ride The AquaDuck Coaster

When Disney Dream launches in January 2011, it will feature the world’s first-of-its-kind shipboard water coaster–the AquaDuck, which will sweep guests 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. ABC television's "Good Morning America" got an exclusive first look and shares

Two New Ships Reach Milestones: Allure of the Seas & Disney Magic

Royal Caribbean International's newest ship Allure of the Seas passed under the Storebaelt Bridge (Great Belt Bridge) in Denmark yesterday as she makes her transatlantic journey to her homeport in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The ship, which had to retract its funnels in order to pass beneath the bridge, had only a few feet of clearance as it made its way under the bridge.Later in the day, another

Disney Dream’s Spectacles Take Cruise Ship Family Entertainment to New Heights

Talk about elevating cruise ship entertainment to new heights: A little mermaid soars over the stage in a stunning aerial ballet … Pirates rappel from atop the ship’s funnel during a swashbuckling adventure … The evening sky lights up with a dazzling spectacle of sound and color. When the Disney Dream sets sail in January 2011, Disney Cruise Line is more than just raising the bar with

Disney Fantasy Maiden Voyage Set; Reservations For Disney Cruise Line 2012 Itineraries Now Open

While we're waiting for Disney Dream to "float out" at the Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, later this month, Disney Cruise Line has announced that Disney Fantasy will sail her maiden voyage on April 7, 2012, bringing even more innovation, unique guest experiences, and personalized service for which Disney Cruise Line is known.A sister ship to the Disney Dream, the Disney Fantasy will

Disney Dream Nears Completion

In just a few weeks—on Saturday, Oct 30, 2010—Disney Dream, to date the biggest cruise ship built by Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, will leave the yard's covered building dock (pictured here). The floating-out manoeuvre is supposed to commence around 5 pm and Disney Dream is scheduled to float out of the dock for the first time. In Disney fashion, the event will include a unique

Where The Cruises With Character Are

What's that!?! You think you saw a mouse on your ship? Definitely yes, if you are sailing on Disney Cruise Line ships!And, as our special contributor Georgina Cruz points out, you'll find some of your favorite movie and television cartoon characters and mascots at sea on other cruise lines as well.Follow along as Georgina introduces you to Cruises With Character.