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41-593: Disney Cruise Line is a cruise line operation that is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company . The company was incorporated in 1996 as Magical Cruise Company Limited , through its first vessel Disney Magic, and is domiciled in London , England, with their operational headquarters located in Celebration, Florida . Disney Cruise Line operates five ships: Disney Magic , Disney Wonder , Disney Dream , Disney Fantasy , and Disney Wish . Three ships will join
82-450: A 1,818-space parking garage. The terminal's exterior design is based on Disney's original homeport, while the interior features a Finding Nemo theme. Disney Cruise Line has negotiated with Broward County for a contract agreement of 15 years with options for three 5-year extensions. The agreement also includes one ship to be homeported year-round as well as a second seasonal ship in 2025. Disney's Castaway Cay , or simply Castaway Cay ,
123-535: A fourth Wish -class vessel, licensed by Disney, for a planned completion date in 2028. An additional four ships have were ordered from the German Meyer Werft shipyard in August 2024. They are planned for delivery between 2027 and 2031, which would bring the fleet to a total of 13 ships. The shipyard claimed that it was the highest value order they had ever received. Port Canaveral 's Cruise Terminal 8
164-542: A result of this be able to build three cruise ships a year. Because the yard at Papenburg is upstream on the river Ems, the giant ships to be delivered have to make a 36 km voyage to the Dollart bay. These voyages attract thousands of spectators. Up until the completion of the Ems river barrier in 2002, the journey was only possible at high tides . In September 2014 Meyer Werft acquired 70% ownership of STX Finland and
205-407: A theme park to start up. In 1996, Magical Cruise Company purchased Gorda Cay as the line's private island. The company spent $ 25 million over 18 months on the island and renamed it Castaway Cay . The Disney Magic ' s first cruise was originally scheduled for March 1998 but was postponed twice. The Disney Wonder was scheduled for December 1998. On July 30, 1998, with the first voyage of Magic,
246-611: Is a private island in the Bahamas which serves as an exclusive port for the Disney Cruise Line ships. It is located near Great Abaco Island and was formerly known as Gorda Cay . In 1997, The Walt Disney Company purchased a 99-year land lease (through 2096) for the cay from the Bahamian government, giving the company substantial control over the island. Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point , or simply Lookout Cay ,
287-472: Is a private peninsula in the Bahamas which serves as an exclusive port for the Disney Cruise Line ships. It is located in the south-eastern region of Bannerman Town, Eleuthera . In March 2019, The Walt Disney Company purchased the peninsula from the Bahamian government, giving the company control over the area. Cruise line A cruise line is a company that operates cruise ships that operate on ocean or rivers and which markets cruises to
328-1091: Is forecast to capture 2.8 percent of the passenger market and 4.2 percent of total revenue. In 1985, Premier Cruise Line became Disney's licensed partner cruise line. This allowed Disney characters on their ships and combined cruise, hotel, and theme park packages. In 1993, Premier ended their relationship with Disney and signed a new one with Warner Brothers, utilizing the Looney Tunes characters. Premier continued to offer Disney Land and Sea packages while adding Universal Studios as an option. Thus, Disney approached both Carnival and Royal Caribbean cruise lines to replace Premier as an exclusive sea partner. When Disney's negotiations with two major cruise lines, Carnival and Royal Caribbean, did not produce results, Disney had cruise ship designs drawn up by February 1994. Meanwhile, Walt Disney Travel Company started signing up other cruise lines to offer Disney hotels and resort packages. In May 1994, Disney announced that they intended to start cruise line operations in 1998. Arthur Rodney
369-895: Is located in Port Canaveral in Cape Canaveral, Florida , United States. It is used to transport passengers on and off of the Disney Cruise Line ships. This port has seen the departure of the Disney Magic , the Disney Wonder , the Disney Dream , the Disney Fantasy , and the Disney Wish . The terminal is a large building owned by Port Canaveral, and operated by Disney Cruise Line. At 70,000 square feet (6,500 m), this massive building includes
410-528: The Kriegsmarine . There were once more than 20 shipyards in the Papenburg area, but today Meyer Werft is the only one remaining. Meyer Werft gained international recognition through the construction of roll-on/roll-off ferries, passenger ferries, gasoline tankers, container ships , livestock ferries and most recently luxury cruise ships . Meyer is one of the largest and most modern shipyards in
451-752: The Disney Magic relocated to Barcelona , Spain and the Disney Wonder relocated to Vancouver , British Columbia , for the summer season. In autumn 2013, the Magic and the Wonder returned to the United States but switched home ports, with the Magic leaving out of Miami and the Wonder leaving out of Galveston. In January 2014, the Wonder took over for the Magic in Miami and the Magic joined
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#1732783914525492-631: The Disney Parks, Experiences and Products segment division, Disney Cruise Line and New Vacation Operations were renamed Disney Signature Experiences along with a new president, Jeff Vahle. Disney Cruise Line purchased in early March 2019 another Bahamas destination, the Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point property on the island of Eleuthera from the Bahamian Government. The cruise line was looking for another Bahamas location since
533-626: The Dream and Fantasy in Port Canaveral, placing all four ships in the state of Florida for the first time. Since then, the Magic and the Wonder have again switched places. At the February 2016 Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards, three of Disney's ships won 11 category awards. The company ordered three ships of a new class of ship, Triton, in 2016 and 2017. At the company annual meeting in March 2016, Walt Disney Company Chairman Bob Iger announced
574-656: The Federal Ministry of Finance had addressed the committee in a secret dossier and stressed the potential importance of the shipyard for military projects if global tensions should rise. However, Max Johns, Professor for Maritime Management with the HSBA called the claim of Meyer Werft's importance for military projects a "retroactive search for reasons" after politicians had already promised to help, and that ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and Lürssen were already available. The contracts were signed on 16 September 2024, with
615-479: The Port of Los Angeles . This was temporary for the company's 50th-anniversary celebration of Disneyland and as a test for California expansion. The transfer cruise sold out quicker than expected. Bookings from first-time Disney cruisers were up for these cruises by at least 60%. While Disney had wanted additional ships, shipbuilding costs had increased by at least 33% since it built its first two ships. The Disney Magic
656-648: The States of Germany were asked to support the struggling shipyard. Chancellor Olaf Scholz proclaimed the systemic relevance of Meyer Werft in mid August 2024 and signaled the readiness to help out, pending approval by the Bundestag and the European Commission . On 13 September 2024, the German parliaments budgetary committee voted for the governments rescue plan. Research by Handelsblatt showed that
697-621: The Turku shipyard STX Finland Oy from STX Europe with the state-owned Finnish Industry Investment owning the remaining 30%. The shipyard was renamed Meyer Turku Oy . Meyer Werft acquired the remaining 30% in 2015. During the COVID-19 pandemic , Meyer Werft ran into financial trouble due to a rise in energy and material costs for their shipbuilding contracts. In 2024, Meyer Werft needed €2.8 billion to complete its existing orders but were unable to obtain financing from banks. The German state and
738-583: The 1990s has led to many companies being bought by much larger holding companies and to operate as "brands" within larger corporations. Brands exist partly because of repeat customer loyalty, and also to offer different levels of quality and service. For instance, Carnival Corporation & plc owns both Carnival Cruise Line , whose former image were vessels that had a reputation as "party ships" for younger travellers, but have become large, modern, yet still profitable, and Holland America Line , whose ships cultivate an image of classic elegance. A common practice in
779-688: The Bahamas, as another destination for the additional cruise ships. However, opposition from nearby island residents and potential damage to the islands' reefs stopped plans. In April 2017, it was announced that Karl Holz would retire as president of Disney Cruise Line in February 2018. Anthony Connelly assumed the role of president in October 2017. The Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners in January 2019 approved work for Disney's Terminal 8 and adjacent Terminal 10, which would handle more ships when
820-464: The Disney Cruise Line was operational. A 10-year contract was signed with Port Canaveral for its home terminal. With the August 1999, resignation of Rodney as cruise line president, the senior operating officer Matt Ouimet was named as his replacement in July. In 2002, the line added seven-day cruises and western Caribbean cruises. In May 2005, Disney Magic moved its port for the summer cruise season to
861-572: The German government acquiring 80 % of the company for €400 million. A week after the signing, systemic malpractices in management accounting were discovered, with the management apparently unaware of the actual state of Meyer Werft projects and never having produced monthly financial statements . A large variety of ships have been built at Meyer Werft, including car carriers , cargo ships , container ships , cruise ships , ferries , fishing vessels , gas carriers , lightvessels , paddlesteamers , passenger ships and Seebäderschiffs . During
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#1732783914525902-571: The announcement of the third ship expansion in 2016. In February 2020, Disney Wonder moved its home port to New Orleans. From March 14, 2020 until July 2021, Disney Cruise Line ships suspended operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic . Sailings resumed in the form of " Staycation Cruises", closed loop cruises of 2 to 4 nights from the United Kingdom ports of Liverpool, Southampton, Newcastle, and Tilbury for London. Disney Cruise Line currently operates five ships, with four more set to join in
943-484: The base for Disney Cruise Line check-in, security, and boarding. The terminal was designed loosely on the old Ocean Terminal in Southampton. Disney Cruise Line had negotiated with the Port Canaveral port authority in early 2009 to extend their contract until 2022. As part of this contract, the port authority expanded and upgraded the dock in order to accommodate the new ships (both of which will be home-ported there),
984-558: The brand, not the larger holding corporation, as the cruise line is also followed in the member cruise lines in Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the member-based reviews of cruise lines. Meyer Werft Meyer Werft ( pronounced [ˈmaɪɐ ˈvɛʁft] ; lit. ' Meyer Shipyard ' ) is a German shipbuilding company, headquartered in Papenburg at
1025-697: The coming years. As of 2024, all of Disney Cruise Line's ships are officially registered in Nassau, Bahamas . It is expected that Disney Adventure will be the first ship of the Disney Cruise Line to be registered in Singapore . There are five vessels in the current fleet: Disney Magic , Disney Wonder , Disney Dream , Disney Fantasy , and Disney Wish . Three vessels will be added in the future: Disney Treasure (December 21, 2024), Disney Destiny (November 20, 2025), and Disney Adventure (December 15, 2025). In July 2024, The Oriental Land Company ordered
1066-431: The cruise industry in listing cruise ship transfers and orders is to list the smaller operating company, not the larger holding corporation, as the recipient cruise line of the sale, transfer, or new order. For example, Carnival Cruise Line and Holland America Line are the cruise lines whereas Carnival Corporation & plc and Royal Caribbean Group are considered holding corporations. This industry practice of using
1107-434: The first time that Disney Cruise Line sailed from Port Everglades. DCL markets the departure point as "Fort Lauderdale". This port began embarking guests on November 20, 2023. Disney Magic is currently homeported at Port Everglades. The terminal is owned by Broward County and operated by Disney Cruise Line. The building is 104,162 square feet (9,677.0 m) and includes passenger check-in, security, and boarding, as well as
1148-479: The first two new ships of the new line which were planned to be built larger than the previous two ships. The first ship, Disney Wish joined in 2022. And the second. Disney Treasure is expected in 2024. In July 2017, Bob Chapek, President of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, announced at the D23 Expo that a seventh unnamed ship would join the fleet. In 2016, the cruise line was looking to buy Egg Island, Eleuthera ,
1189-589: The fleet in 2024 and 2025: Disney Treasure , Disney Destiny , and Disney Adventure . Castaway Cay , a private island in the Bahamas , is exclusively operated by Disney Cruise Line and is designed as an exclusive port of call for Disney's ships. A second private destination, Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point , a 700-acre property on the southern end of Eleuthera , Bahamas opened on June 6, 2024. Disney Cruise Line operates two Disney Cruise Line Terminals in Florida . The cruise line has experienced some growth over
1230-489: The new Wish-class ships arrive. The upgrades would allow Disney to base three ships year round at the port. The current plan sees two ships at Terminal 8 and one ship at Terminal 10. In April 2022, it was approved by the Broward County Commission that Port Everglades ' Cruise Terminal 4 would be transformed into a second homeport for Disney Cruise Line, alongside Disney's original homeport. This marked
1271-417: The new class arrived. With the October 2017 cruise of Disney Magic from New York to the Bahamas, the cruise line held its first Marvel Day at Sea. In October 2018, the cruise line began showing Disney at Sea with D23 , a 30-minute entertainment news show that covers the many Disney subsidiaries with input from D23 , starting with the Disney Wonder ship. Soon after a March 2018 conglomerate reorganized
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1312-435: The past several years. In 2011, the company held a 1.95 percent market share and by 2015, Disney Cruise Lines had 2.8 percent of the worldwide cruise market by passenger and 2.4 percent by revenue. In 2018, Disney Cruise Lines declined to 2.3 percent of the worldwide cruise market by passenger and 2.2 percent by revenue. In 2021, the market share is 2.2 percent by passenger and 2.7 percent by revenue. For 2024, Disney Cruise Lines
1353-412: The public. Cruise lines are distinct from passenger lines which are primarily concerned with transportation of passengers. Though cruise packages provided by cruise lines vary, there are some features most have in common, such as accommodation, all meals and entertainment. They may include alcohol and shore excursions, sometimes on additional payment. Among cruise lines, some are direct descendants of
1394-666: The river Ems . It was founded in 1795, as a builder of small wooden vessels. It has been owned and managed by the Meyer family for seven generations. Since 1997, it has been part of the Meyer Neptun Group, together with Neptun Werft in Rostock . In 2014, the company added the Turku shipyard in Finland to the group. Since then, it has also been a builder of luxury passenger ships. 700 ships of different types had been built at
1435-636: The terminal to handle the new class of ships. A re-posting of the Disney Magic to Europe in 2010 added DCL's first North European cruises to its existing Mediterranean cruises. With the arrival of Disney Dream in 2011, Disney Wonder was relocated to Los Angeles. With the arrival of Disney Fantasy in 2012, Disney Magic was relocated to New York City in May 2012 for only the Summer season, before relocating to Galveston, Texas. In late 2012, Disney Wonder began sailing cruises out of Miami , Florida . In 2013,
1476-720: The terminal was enlarged to accommodate more passengers and luggage, and a parking garage was built. In 2019, a new contract agreement of 20 years was negotiated. In June 2018, Port Canaveral officials approved pursuing a study about how to best upgrade Disney's Terminal 8 and other nearby terminals. With the Disney fleet expected to expand with more ships, Port Canaveral Chief Executive Officer John Murray stated that, without expansion, "we'll have more activity than Terminal 8 can handle". The Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners in January 2019 approved work for Disney's Terminal 8 and adjacent Terminal 10, which would handle more ships when
1517-432: The traditional passenger lines, while others were founded since the 1960s specifically for cruising. The business has been extremely volatile; the ships are massive capital expenditures with very high operating costs, and a slight dip in bookings can easily put a company out of business. Cruise lines frequently sell, renovate, or simply rename their ships to keep up with travel trends. A wave of failures and consolidations in
1558-483: The world with about 3300 employees , and home to the largest roofed dry docks in the world. The first covered dock was inaugurated in 1987 and was 370 meters long, 101,5 meters wide and 60 meters high. In 1990/91 the dock was extended by an additional 100 meters. In 2004, a second covered dock was built, which is announced to be extended to a full-length of 504 meters, a width of 125 meters and height of 75 meters in order to compete with Asian shipyards. Meyer Werft will as
1599-598: The yard. The Dock 2 Hall is the third largest shipbuilding hall and the fifth-largest usable volume in the world as of 2022. The shipyard is an anchor on the European Route of Industrial Heritage . The shipyard was founded at the beginning of 1795 by Willm Rolf Meyer as a yard specializing in small wooden vessels. Josef Lambert Meyer began building iron vessels in 1874. During the Second World War , Meyer Werft mainly repaired ships, including ships from
1640-476: Was selected to serve as the first president of the cruise line tentatively called Disney Vacation Cruises. In 1995, Disney Cruise Line commissioned Disney Magic and Disney Wonder from Fincantieri in Italy. The cruise line was incorporated as Devonson Cruise Company, Limited in February 1996, in the United Kingdom, and was renamed Magical Cruise Company Limited in October 1996. The cruise line cost as much as
1681-627: Was transferred to the Mediterranean for an extended stay in 2007. In 2007, Disney announced the building of two new cruise ships. Disney Dream set sail in January 2011, followed closely by Disney Fantasy in 2012. Meyer Werft shipyard, based in Papenburg , Germany, built the new ships. In February 2009, Tom McAlpin left the Disney Cruise Line presidency and was replaced by Karl Holz as president of Disney Cruise Line and New Vacation Operations. In early 2009, Disney and Canaveral Port Authority extended their agreement to 2022 with expansion to