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Disney Fantasy
Becomes a Reality
Christened in New York
The Disney Fantasy, the fourth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, was
christened March 1st during a star-studded christening celebration at the
Manhattan Cruise Terminal.
Stars Shine Bright Aboard Disney Fantasy
Godmother: Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey, took center stage for the christening moment and
led the audience in a countdown that triggered a 6-foot tall bottle of
champagne in the Atrium Lobby to erupt and shower onlookers with
confetti and streamers as a traditional bottle of champagne broke
against the ship’s hull.
"I christen thee Disney Fantasy," the native New Yorker intoned. "May God bless this ship and all who sail on her.”
Just over a year ago, we watched as the Disney Fantasy keel was laid in a ceremony that took place at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The laying down of the keel is when the first block, or
section of the ship, is lowered into the building dock. This marks the
initial step in construction of a ship, so by shipbuilding tradition,
the construction is dated from this event.
Shipbuilding is filled with tradition. Wine poured upon the deck before a long voyage represents a libation to the gods which
will bring good luck. "Christening" a ship by breaking a bottle of
champagne across her bow at the time of launching arose from this
practice. Read more about Nautical Superstitions & Legends.
When the Disney Fantasy begins sailing on March 31, 2012, it will
continue the innovative approach Disney Cruise line brought to family
cruise vacations with a collection of new guest experiences specifically
developed for the ship’s seven-night itinerary.
- Animator’s Palate on the Disney Fantasy brings the magic of Disney animation into the dining room with a new show called “Animation Magic.”
- The Muppets are coming to the Disney Fantasy!
- Soaring above the upper decks of the Disney Fantasy, guests will find the AquaDuck a 765-foot long, twisting-and-turning water coaster
- AquaLab — a water play area on the upper deck filled with a variety of water “experiments,” created by Donald Duck’s nephews, designed to drench, soak and saturate guests.
- Satellite Falls is a circular splash pool with benches and a gently falling rain curtain that provides cool comfort and is surrounded by ample deck space where adult guests can soak up the sun in loungers or relax in the shade under a canopy.
- “Wishes” is a 45-minute musical journey about three best friends who discover the secret to being a grown-up is staying connected to their inner child.
- “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular” is a fast-paced musical comedy where Aladdin, the “street rat” of Agrabah, meets a Genie who grants him three wishes, battles the evil Jafar and falls in love with Princess Jasmine.
- Nightlife takes a European twist with Europa – an entertainment district of high-energy, sophisticated clubs and lounges inspired by the night spots of Italy, France, Ireland and London.
The Disney Fantasy will sail from Port Canaveral, Fla. on seven-night
Caribbean itineraries that alternate eastern (St. Maarten and St.
Thomas) and western (Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel). All itineraries
will include a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.
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