Disney Cruise Line has acquired a ship that will be among the largest in the world. The Walt Disney Co. became the highest bidder for the Global Dream, that was left half built when Genting Hong Kong, which also owned Crystal Cruises, declared bankruptcy.
The ship will be completed by the same builder, German shipyard Meyer Werft, that produced three other Disney ships, the company said in a blog post. It was originally ordered to carry 9,000 guests (you read that correctly) but Disney says they are going to scale it down to only 6,000, with about 2,300 crew.
By comparison, the recently launched Disney Wish carries 2,470 double occupancy and can accommodate up to 3,400 with kids sharing parents’ rooms. The line’s original Disney Dream, considered big when it was launched in 1998, carries just 1,750.
The ship will get a new fantasy Disney name and features designed by Walt Disney Imagineers. Because the Global Dream was designed to have several casinos and Disney doesn’t allow gambling there will be more space for family attractions as well.
The exterior will be adorned in the iconic Mickey Mouse-inspired colors of the fleet, complete with signature red funnels, Disney said.
No itineraries were announced, but the ship is intended to sail global routes, presumably including Asia, where the ship was originally designed to operate. The ship will also be among the first cruise ship fueled by green methanol, one of the lowest emission fuels available.
“Our cruise ships give us the unique opportunity to bring Disney magic to fans no matter where they are, and the addition of this ship will make a Disney Cruise Line vacation accessible to more families than ever before,” said Josh D’Amaro, chairman, Disney Parks, experiences and products.
Story by Wallace Immen, The Cruisington Times
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