DCL acquires Global Dream

DISNEY Cruise Line (DCL) has announced the acquisition of the cruise ship previously known as Global Dream, with plans to visit “new markets” with her when she sets sail in 2025 (CW breaking news).

Unconfirmed speculation from German media last month suggested Global Dream could be bought by DCL (CW 10 Oct), with the cruise line confirming the conjecture this morning.

DCL will work with the Meyer Werft shipbuilding company on the partially completed ship, which will be renamed, with certain features to be “reimagined”.

The new ship will be based outside the United States, and will feature innovative Disney experiences, along with the “dazzling entertainment, worldclass dining and legendary guest service”.

The exterior will be adorned in the iconic, Mickey Mouse-inspired colours of the fleet, complete with the signature red funnels (render pictured).

The ship is expected to be among the first in the cruise industry to be fuelled by green methanol, and DCL anticipates the passenger capacity to be approximately 6,000.

More details about the maiden voyage, other itineraries, and onboard experiences will be announced at a later date.

“Our cruise ships give us the unique opportunity to bring Disney magic to fans no matter where they are, and the addition of this ship will make a Disney Cruise Line vacation accessible to more families than ever before,” Disney Parks, Experiences & Products Chair Josh D’Amaro said.

The ship was originally set to be joined by a larger sister, known as Global Dream II, which was sold for scrap in Jun (CW 17 Jun).