Great article from Disney Fans Insider talking about the newest Disney Cruise ship the Disney Dream. Scheduled to set sail in January of 2011 this ship will be the crown of the Disney Cruise Line.
When 2011 rolls around, there’ll be a brand-new star joining Disney Cruise Line – and this time it’s the ship herself. The Disney Dream, scheduled to make her maiden voyage January 26, 2011, is the third – and largest – addition to Disney’s fleet of luxury ocean liners that harkens back to the golden age of cruising while providing an unforgettable vacation for every member of the family.
Initially the ship is built in 83 individual blocks which, when finished, are welded onto the ship’s structure in one of the world’s largest covered dry docks. When the ship’s ready, the building is flooded to float the ship onto the Ems River. “It’s truly amazing … the entire process takes almost 15 months,” Jason adds.
The 14-deck ship mixes early 20th century design with state-of-the-art technology and introduces all-new Guest experiences … while retaining the best features of her sister ships, the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. Imagineer Joe Lanzisero, Senior Vice President Creative, discusses the technology used.
“The Disney Dream is the next generation of Disney cruise ships. Much of the thinking is really an extension of everything learned over the last 10 years, but there are several surprises. We’re introducing AquaDuck, the first on-board watercoaster ever designed. By incorporating elements from the Theme Park slides and Typhoon Lagoon’s Crush ‘n’ Gusher technology, we configured a clear acrylic tube that thrusts Guests out over the side of the ship (150 feet above the ocean’s surface). Some of the watercoaster features include traveling through the ship’s forward funnel, various uphill portions, and river rapids, which provide a spectacular ocean view. It’s a thrill ride that’s really on par with our Park attractions.”
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