A ‘dream come true’ for fans of Castaway Cay, Alaska

The comments of Disney Cruise Line veteran cruisers make it clear: On itineraries to the Bahamas and Caribbean, a guest favorite is Castaway Cay, the cruise line’s private island. A common remark is that “it would be nice to have more time” at the remote paradise surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise

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Disney Fantasy Moves a Step Closer to Reality During Keel Laying Ceremony

Disney Cruise Line celebrated the keel laying of the Disney Fantasy at the Meyer Werft shipyard. This is the second of two newly-designed ships that take the family cruise experience to all new heights. Sister ship to the Disney Fantasy, Disney Dream, entered service on Jan. 26, 2011. The keel

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All New: Disney Cruise Line Wave Phones

Disney will offer guests the use of “Portable Wave Phones” on board the ships of the Disney Cruise Line starting in December (December 16th on the Disney Wonder; December 18th on the Disney Magic.) The portable phones can send and receive phone calls and text messages from other Wave phones

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Boy has DisneyWorld trip ruined after US immigration rules him a threat

Civil servants Kathy and Edward Francis planned to surprise their grandson Micah Strachan with the holiday of a lifetime to Florida in February. They were only going to tell Micah about it when they took him to the airport on February 19 for the flight to the US. They had

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Disney’s newest ship will call Port Canaveral home and brings positive economic impact

The traditional plaque and key exchange for Disney’s newest ship, the Disney Dream, took place today commemorating the ship’s inaugural call on the port with an official maritime ceremony onboard.  Several elected and local officials participated in the event including Gov. Rick Scott and Port Canaveral Chief Executive Officer J.

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The Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For January 7

Once again, we have had a busy Disney week and have a lot of News as well as the Views of our amazing staff of writers. Let’s start by looking at some of the new discounts, benefits, and opportunities offered in 2011. D23, the Official Disney Fan Club has added

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Disney Dream Arrives in Port Canaveral sparks new jobs

The newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Dream, sailed into its homeport of Port Canaveral, Fla., this morning after a 16-night trans-Atlantic voyage from Germany, where it has been under construction for nearly two years. Beginning with a maiden voyage on January 26, the Disney Dream will sail three-,

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Disney Dream sails into Port Canaveral

Arriving in Grand Fashion Tuesday Morning is the long waited Disney Dream. After a long journey across the Atlantic it has made its way to Port Canaveral. Hooray!! Jason Garcia at the Orlando Sentinel is reporting on this historic news: Disney’s newest cruise ship, the 4,000-passenger Disney Dream, pulled into

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Happy Holidays From Your Friends at Disney Cruise Line

Crew members aboard the new ship Disney Dream send best wishes for a happy holiday season! The newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet is crossing the Atlantic Ocean on her way to Port Canaveral, Florida, where she’ll sail her maiden voyage on January 26, 2011. Related articles Disney

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Innovation and Technology Set Sail Jan. 26, 2011, Aboard Disney Dream on Its Maiden Voyage

When the Disney Dream sets sail on its maiden voyage on Jan. 26, 2011, guests will be able to experience cruise industry firsts in true Disney style.  Here’s a sampling of the innovative fun in store: Disney Cruise Line debuts the first-ever shipboard water coaster, AquaDuck, a thrilling water flume

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Disney Cruise Line Takes the Helm of Newest Ship the Disney Dream

Disney Cruise Line took possession of its newest ship – Disney Dream – today from the Meyer Werft shipyard in a traditional maritime ceremony aboard the ship in Bremerhaven, Germany. The Meyer Werft flag was lowered, while the Disney Cruise Line flag was raised, transferring ownership from the shipbuilder to

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Disney Cruise Line: Behind the Magic

Here is a special video spot showing how every member of the family can have a magical vacation on-board Disney Cruise Line. Do you recognize anybody in this video. No it’s not me 🙂 Related articles Disney Dream Begins Journey to Completion During ‘Conveyance’ on River Ems (chipandco.com) Moms Panel:

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Disney Dream Begins Journey to Completion During ‘Conveyance’ on River Ems

The Disney Dream cruise ship departed the Meyer Werft shipyard today on its conveyance down the River Ems, traveling from the ship’s inland birthplace in Papenburg, Germany to the North Sea at the port of Eemshaven, The Netherlands.  The journey began with a firework display as the ship passed through

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Kids Sail Free on Spring 2011 Cruises

Travel Dates: January 3 – March 5, 2011 Kids Sail Free on select Caribbean Disney Cruises during the travel dates listed above. Book a verandah stateroom and kids ages 17 and under, traveling with two full-fare Guests in the same stateroom, sail FREE on most 7-night Caribbean cruises. Please note

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