Disney Cruise Line Information and News

Last Updated on: November 16th, 2024

Disney Cruise Line is a cruise line owned by The Walt Disney Company. It was founded in 1995 and currently operates five ships: the Disney Wish, the Disney Magic, the Disney Wonder, the Disney Dream, and the Disney Fantasy with two more ships scheduled to make their maiden voyage in the next year.

Disney Cruise Line information Facts and Statistics

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Disney Cruise Line offers family-friendly cruises to various destinations around the world, including the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska, Europe, and more. The ships are designed with Disney theming and offer a variety of entertainment options, including live shows featuring Disney characters, movie screenings, youth clubs, adult-only areas, and dining experiences inspired by Disney stories.

The ships also offer a range of activities and amenities, such as pools, waterslides, sports courts, spas, and fitness centers. On some itineraries, Disney Cruise Line also offers exclusive experiences, such as visits to Disney-owned private islands or early access to Disney theme parks. Overall, Disney Cruise Line aims to provide a memorable and magical vacation experience for families and Disney fans of all ages.

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Disney Cruise Line Facts and Statistics

Disney Cruise Line Website: disneycruise.disney.go.com
Year Disney Cruise Line was Announced: 1996
Year that the Disney Cruise Line Launched: 1998
Disney Cruise Line Headquarters: Celebration, Florida
Disney Cruise Line President: Thomas Mazioum
Number of ships in the Disney Cruise Line: 7 (2024)
Size of the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder: 85,000 ton, 875-stateroom
Size of the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy: 130,000 ton, 1,250-stateroom
Expected size of the Disney Wish: 140,000 ton, 1,250-stateroom
Amount of Disney Cruise Line revenue during its first 25 years: $1.6 billion
Homeport for the Disney Cruise Line: Port Canaveral, Florida
Flag State of the Disney Cruise Line: The Bahamas
Number of Disney Cruise Line employees: 8,000 cast and crew members (2017)
Size of the Disney-owned island, Castaway Cay: 1,000 acres
Disney Cruise Line ships use the first seven notes of the “When You Wish Upon a Star” song melody as their horn signals.
Year that DCL’s newest destination, Lighthouse Point, opened: 2024
Disney Cruise Line was the first cruise line to display fireworks at sea.
The Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy are both longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall (1,115 ft to 986 ft).
Disney Cruise Line was the first cruise line to have yellow life boats after getting a special waiver from the US coast Guard.