Disney Cruise Line

Speculation: Three Expansion Locations for Disney’s Massive Cruise Ship

Disney Cruise Line announced this week that it was taking ownership of a partially completed behemoth cruise ship already named the Global Dream by its now-bankrupt founders. In its announcement, Disney made it clear that this new ship would not cater to the popular U.S. market and would instead be utilized for expansion. Disney Parks Blog stated, “The new ship, to be based outside the Unite

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Disney Confirms Purchase of Incomplete Behemoth Cruise Ship

Several weeks ago, Disney Fanatic shared a rumor that Disney Cruise Line was in the process of purchasing the semi-completed cruise ship called the Global Dream. Today, we have confirmation that the sale did, in fact, go through! The news was shared by Disney Insider Scott Gustin on Twitter, who also shared concept art of the Disney-fied 6,000-passenger vessel. Disney Cruise Line stated this was a

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UPDATE: COVID-19 Requirements Dropped for Disney Cruise Line

After many months of safety regulations and requirements for Guests onboard the Disney Cruise Line ships, they've announced a change. The Walt Disney world Resort is undoubtedly one of the best places to have that Disney experience. But there are other ways Guests can enjoy that. While much exciting news has been circulating about the Disney Cruise Line: think its announcement of Australia-bound c

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Dear Disney Cruise Line, Don’t Become Like Royal Caribbean

Dear Disney Cruise Line, Earlier this week, your competitor, Royal Caribbean International, unveiled the look and details of its latest ship, the Icon of the Seas, I am so glad your ships are nothing like it. In fact, it is your complete opposite take on cruising that is what makes you so great. The Disney Cruise Line fleet is an example of how the more traditional ocean liner experience can be ro

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Disney Cruise to Australia Sold Out During Pre-Sale

It was arguably one of the most exciting itineraries yet to be concocted by Disney Cruise Line, and every stateroom was taken 24 hours before being open to the public. Announced at the 2022 D23 Expo by Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, Disney Cruise Lines will send the Disney Wonder to Australia and New Zealand for a tour that will last from the end of October thro

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Disney Cruise Line Appoints Bahamian Native in Charge of Castaway Cay

Disney Cruise Line’s private island destination is officially under new management: Earle Bethell from Nassau. New to the Disney Cruise Line family, Bethell assumes the role of Island Operations Director after gaining 36 years of leadership experience in island and Resort management. According to Disney’s press release, he will be in charge of the island’s day-to-day operations as well as serve as

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Report: Disney to Absorb Future Cruise Ship Capable of Holding 11,000 People

There is a new report coming out of the German shipyards which suggests that Disney Cruise Line could be adding another ship to its growing fleet, and this one is far bigger than any of the ships sailing today. At the time of this article’s publication, it is called the Global Dream. Originally commissioned by the Hong Kong Genting group for its Dream Cruises brand. Set to reach 340 meters (1,115.

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Port Canaveral Shuts Down for Hurricane Ian

Since many Florida residents, southeast American residents, and Walt Disney World Resort Guests or Disney Cruise Line passengers are being affected by Hurricane Ian (which Disney Fanatic is keeping a close eye on as well), it stands to reason that the ports in Florida are also taking notice. MCO (Orlando International Airport) has already closed and will only be allowing emergency flights to take

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Disney Loosens Restrictions on Vaccinations

These days, most Disney Cruise Line news has involved the newest addition to the Disney cruise ship fleet, which is called the Disney Wish and includes some very special one-of-a-kind Disney experiences. This new Disney cruise ship only just began offering cruise vacations to Disney Guests earlier this summer, but now Disney Guests have something more important to keep an eye on if they are planni

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Tropical Weather Update: DeSantis Declares State of Emergency, MCO Issues Update for Travelers

Latest Update: 9/30/22 8:57 pm EDT – Disney World Theme Parks Return to Normal Operation Saturday Published: 9/23/22 5:16 pm EDT Previous Updates – 9/23/22 11:13 pm EDT – Tropical Storm Ian Forms, Category 2 Hurricane Now Expected to Reach Disney World Area Previous Updates – 9/24/22 9:37 am EDT – Tropical Storm Ian Grows, Disney World County Starts Storm Prep 11:25 am EDT

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