17 November 2022
Disney Cruise Line has acquired the partially completed 6,000 passenger ship, Global Dream.
The ship was left unfinished after the failure of Genting Hong Kong, the former owner of Crystal Cruises.
The new ship, which will reportedly be based out of the US, will feature Disney experiences along with entertainment and dining options, and the exterior will be adorned in the Mickey Mouse-inspired colors of the fleet, complete with signature red funnels.
Josh D’Amaro, chair of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. said: “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.”
The 208,000-gross-tonne ship is expected to be among the first in the cruise industry to be powered by green methanol, one of the lowest emission fuels available.
Disney expects the passenger capacity to be approximately 6,000 with around 2,300 crew members.
