Disney Cruise Line announced Monday that it has finalized a contract to build two new 124,000-ton ships. Disney Cruise Line President Tom McAlpin and Bernard Meyer, managing partner of Meyer Werft shipyard of Papenburg, Germany, signed the contract in front of several hundred cheering cast members at a Disney Cruise Line cast gathering. "This is an exciting time at Disney Cruise Line, and we are looking forward to working with Meyer Werft to build two new innovative ships that will take our immersive family-focused cruise experience to an entirely new level," McAlpin said.
Scheduled to launch in 2011 and 2012, the ships will more than double the passenger capacity for Disney Cruise Line. The new ocean liners will be significantly larger than the existing 83,000-ton ships, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder, with 1,250 staterooms each. Disney Cruise Line was formed in 1998. The first two ships were purpose built for families to reconnect and recharge. The ships feature theaters with live musicals as well as adult-only areas and nearly an entire deck dedicated to children's activities.
Similar to the original Disney Cruise Line ships, the new ships will be modern interpretations of classic ocean liners of the 1930s. Disney Imagineers drew their inspiration from the original transatlantic ships that featured a black hull with two funnels and porthole windows. The profile of the ships, with gentle curves at the stern combined with sleek angles at the bow, is reminiscent of the art deco designs of the era. To add whimsy to the classic design, the Disney ships feature the same exterior colors as Mickey Mouse, with a black, white, red and yellow palette. The new ships will feature detailed Disney scrollwork at the bow.
Disney, which traditionally offers three-, four- and seven-night Caribbean cruises, has enjoyed strong demand for new itineraries. Trips to the Mediterranean and to the West Coast have recently set booking records within the company. "Expanding our fleet will give us the flexibility to offer a variety of itineraries in the future," McAlpin said. For more information, call 888-325-2500 or visit www.disneytravelagents.com.
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