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The '''''Disney Dream''''' is an upcoming [[cruise ship]] 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.
The '''''Disney Dream''''' is a [[cruise ship]] that is under construction 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==
==Concept and Construction==
The keel of ''Disney Dream'' was laid on 26 August 2009.<ref name="Meyer Werft">{{cite web |url=http://www.meyerwerft.de/page.asp?lang=e&main=3&subs=0&did=1684 |title= Disney Dream begins to take shape |date=26 August 2009 |accessdate=23 February 2010 |work=Meyerwerft website}}</ref>
The keel of ''Disney Dream'' was laid on 26 August 2009.<ref name="Meyer Werft">{{cite web |url=http://www.meyerwerft.de/page.asp?lang=e&main=3&subs=0&did=1684 |title= Disney Dream begins to take shape |date=26 August 2009 |accessdate=23 February 2010 |work=Meyerwerft website}}</ref> Her funnel has been completed as well as her bow.

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Her funnel has already been completed as well as her Bow. [http://www.meyerwerft.de/page.asp?lang=d&main=2&subs=0&did=826 Disney Dream Construction Webcam]


==History==
==History==
In February 2007, Disney Cruise Line announced that it had commissioned two new ships for its fleet.<ref>[http://dclnews.com/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PressReleaseID=106126 Disney Cruise Line Press Release]</ref> The first steel-cut, for scrollwork on the ship's hull, took place in March 2009 at the [[Meyer Werft]] shipyards in [[Papenburg, Germany]].<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/business_tourism_aviation/2009/03/construction-begins-on-new-disney-cruise-ships.html|title=Construction begins on new Disney cruise ships|author=Jason Garcia|work=Orlando Sentinel|date=2009-03-02|accessdate=2009-03-10}}</ref> 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]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/destinations/cruises/orl-bk-disney-cruise-names-031009,0,762379.story|title=Disney names new cruise ships: Dream and Fantasy|author=Jason Garcia|work=Orlando Sentinel|date=2009-03-10|accessdate=2009-03-10}}</ref>
In February 2007, Disney Cruise Line announced that it had commissioned two new ships for its fleet.<ref>[http://dclnews.com/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PressReleaseID=106126 Disney Cruise Line Press Release]</ref> The first steel-cut, for scrollwork on the ship's hull, took place in March 2009 at the [[Meyer Werft]] shipyards in [[Papenburg, Germany]].<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/business_tourism_aviation/2009/03/construction-begins-on-new-disney-cruise-ships.html|title=Construction begins on new Disney cruise ships|author=Jason Garcia|work=Orlando Sentinel|date=2009-03-02|accessdate=2009-03-10}}</ref> 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]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/destinations/cruises/orl-bk-disney-cruise-names-031009,0,762379.story|title=Disney names new cruise ships: Dream and Fantasy|author=Jason Garcia|work=Orlando Sentinel|date=2009-03-10|accessdate=2009-03-10}}</ref>


The Disney Dream was unveiled at a major press conference in New York City, on October 29th, 2009.
The Disney Dream was unveiled at a press conference in New York City, on October 29th, 2009.


==Features==
==Design==
The ''Disney Dream'' will be a much larger ship than its two older fleet-mates, the ''[[Disney Magic]]'' and ''[[Disney Wonder]]'', with a design {{GT|128,000|first=yes}},<ref name="CBO">{{cite web |url=http://cruisebusiness.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=278:disney-names-its-new-ships&catid=43:latest-news-catecory&Itemid=115 |title=Disney names its new ships |accessdate=2009-03-10 |last=Niemelä |first=Teijo |date=2009-03-10 |work=Cruise Business Online |publisher=Cruise Media Oy Ltd}}</ref> a length of 330 meters and a width of 37 meters. Also the Disney Dream will have wi-fi throughout the ship, and every stateroom will have a flat panel TV.<ref>http://disneycruiseline.com</ref>. The Disney Dream's horn signal will be the first seven notes of ''[[When You Wish Upon A Star]]'', along with the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, the horn is considered the most recognizable ship horn of all ships at sea<ref>http://disneycruiseline.com</ref>. 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), 151 feet longer, its beam is 15 ft wider, it can 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]].<ref>http://disneycruiseline.com</ref>
The ''Disney Dream'' will be a much larger ship than its two older fleet-mates, the ''[[Disney Magic]]'' and ''[[Disney Wonder]]'', with a design {{GT|128,000|first=yes}},<ref name="CBO">{{cite web |url=http://cruisebusiness.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=278:disney-names-its-new-ships&catid=43:latest-news-catecory&Itemid=115 |title=Disney names its new ships |accessdate=2009-03-10 |last=Niemelä |first=Teijo |date=2009-03-10 |work=Cruise Business Online |publisher=Cruise Media Oy Ltd}}</ref> a length of 330 meters and a width of 37 meters. Also the Disney Dream will have wi-fi throughout the ship, and every stateroom will have a flat panel TV.<ref>http://disneycruiseline.com</ref>. The Disney Dream's horn signal will be the first seven notes of ''[[When You Wish Upon A Star]]'', along with the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, the horn is considered the most recognizable ship horn of all ships at sea<ref>http://disneycruiseline.com</ref>. 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), 151 feet longer, its 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]].<ref>http://disneycruiseline.com</ref>


==Recreation==
==Recreation==
Aboard the Disney Dream there will be many recreational activities.
Aboard the Disney Dream there will be many recreational activities. On Deck 13,(Goofy's Sports Deck), there will be a 9 hole mini-golf course and digital simulators that provide virtual game experiences such as soccer, tennis, basketball, and golf. It also conveniently has a walking track around the deck. There will also be the AquaDuck, Mickey's Slide, 3 pools, and 2 mini-sized sports courts for younger children. The ship also holds full-court basketball that can be changed into soccer pitches, a volleyball court, and foosball & table tennis. All pools on the Disney Dream are fresh water pools. The Quiet Cove Pool includes a swim up bar and a series of connecting pools with depths ranging from 4 ft to 6 inch sun-bathing pools. The Mickey & Donald Pool's were placed in the same area so families and children can be close together. There will be a 30 x 18 ft LCD screen facing Donald's Pool, hanging from the forward funnel. The will also be hot tubs for adults & families.<ref>http://disney cruiselinenews.com/</ref>

Sports activites 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, vollyball court, or foosball/table tennis area. There will be two smaller sport courts for youngerchildren.

The ship will feature the first water coaster at sea, called "The Aquaduck" 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 LCD screen facing Donald's Pool, hanging from the forward funnel. <ref>http://disney cruiselinenews.com/</ref>


==References==
==References==
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* [http://disneycruisenews.com/ Disney Cruise Line News]
* [http://disneycruisenews.com/ Disney Cruise Line News]
* [http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ Disney Cruise Line Ships & Activities Information]
* [http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ Disney Cruise Line Ships & Activities Information]
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* [http://www.meyerwerft.de/page.asp?lang=d&main=2&subs=0&did=826 Disney Dream Construction Webcam]


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File:Disneydream.png
An artists' impression of the Disney Dream.
History
NameDisney Dream
OwnerDisney Cruise Line
OperatorDisney Cruise Line
Port of registryBahamas
OrderedFebruary 22, 2007
BuilderMeyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Yard numberS. 687
Maiden voyageJanuary 26, 2011
In service2011 (planned)
StatusUnder construction
General characteristics
TypeCruise ship
Tonnage128,000 GT GT uses unsupported parameter (help) Price Around $1,000,000,000[1]
Length1,115 ft
Beam121 ft
Draft26 ft
Decks16 (14 Passenger)
Speed22 knots (maximum 23.5 knots)
Capacity4,000 passengers[2]
Crew1,500

The Disney Dream is a cruise ship that is under construction 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.[3] Her funnel has been completed as well as her bow.

History

In February 2007, Disney Cruise Line announced that it had commissioned two new ships for its fleet.[4] The first steel-cut, for scrollwork on the ship's hull, took place in March 2009 at the Meyer Werft shipyards in Papenburg, Germany.[5] 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.[6]

The Disney Dream was unveiled at a press conference in New York City, on October 29th, 2009.

Design

The Disney Dream will be a much larger ship than its two older fleet-mates, the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, with a design 128,000 GT GT uses unsupported parameter (help),[7] a length of 330 meters and a width of 37 meters. Also the Disney Dream will have wi-fi throughout the ship, and every stateroom will have a flat panel TV.[8]. The Disney Dream's horn signal will be the first seven notes of When You Wish Upon A Star, along with the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, the horn is considered the most recognizable ship horn of all ships at sea[9]. 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), 151 feet longer, its 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.[10]

Recreation

Aboard the Disney Dream there will be many recreational activities.

Sports activites 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, vollyball court, or foosball/table tennis area. There will be two smaller sport courts for youngerchildren.

The ship will feature the first water coaster at sea, called "The Aquaduck" 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 LCD screen facing Donald's Pool, hanging from the forward funnel. [11]

References

  1. ^ http://disneycruiselinenews.com/
  2. ^ http://www.passporter.com/articles/disney-cruise-line-new-ships.asp
  3. ^ "Disney Dream begins to take shape". Meyerwerft website. 26 August 2009. Retrieved 23 February 2010.
  4. ^ Disney Cruise Line Press Release
  5. ^ Jason Garcia (2009-03-02). "Construction begins on new Disney cruise ships". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
  6. ^ Jason Garcia (2009-03-10). "Disney names new cruise ships: Dream and Fantasy". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
  7. ^ Niemelä, Teijo (2009-03-10). "Disney names its new ships". Cruise Business Online. Cruise Media Oy Ltd. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
  8. ^ http://disneycruiseline.com
  9. ^ http://disneycruiseline.com
  10. ^ http://disneycruiseline.com
  11. ^ http://disney cruiselinenews.com/
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