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Disney Cruise Line first sailed into Port Canaveral, Florida in 1998 with the Disney Magic. 
In 1999, the company added the Disney Wonder to the fleet, offering families caribbean vacations.

Now, the company is doubling its fleet, with the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy, increasing capacity and offering expanding itineraries.

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  • Donald, Minnie, Pluto and Mickey wave as the Disney Fantasy arrives at Port Canaveral - Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
  • Allison Walker talks to Chef Scott Hunnel of Remy and Victoria & Albert's.
  • Allison Walker poses with two newly-minted princesses, dressed courtesy of Bibbidy Bobbidy Boutique.
  • And you can actually call Pepe from your stateroom! If you want him to woo you, press 3. He even offers your fortune of the day!
  • Here's a look at Pepe's stateroom. Hard to tell from this angle, but the top of the door reaches about 3 feet off the gound.
  • The Muppets come to life on the Disney Fantasy while participating in “The Case of the Stolen Show” where you travel through the ship uncovering clues to find the culprit who took props from the Muppet's show. The game is interactive through the ships' Enchanted Art.
  • Pepe gets fresh with our own Allison Walker, but still gets the kiss at the end of the day.
  • Brave photographer Chris de Leon capturing Allison's stand-ups far out in the shallow waters of Serenity Bay.
  • The mastermind behind the brand new animation magic dinner time attraction, Bob Zalk, preparing for an interview with Allison Walker
  • Just minutes after walking onto Castaway Cay we looked back at the Fantasy resting for the day.
  • Father helps his little boy squirt a target near Pelican Plunge.
  • Kid and adult-friendly Pelican Plunge
  • Panoramic view of the adults-only beach called Serenity Bay.
  • This Orlando couple tells Allison they will enjoy an adult beverage every 15 minutes while chillin' out in Serenity Bay.
  • As soon as we got off the ship and onto Castawa Cay, we got a good look at Dumbo located at the ship's stern.
  • Allison feeds a stingray its favorite treat: a special mineral-packed Jell-O.
  • 63 of the 64 stingrays are female. This one is pregnant.
  • Jerry Seinfeld is photographed aboard the newest ship of Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Fantasy. (Kent Phillips/Disney, photographer)
  • Singer Mariah Carey joins Walt Disney Company President and CEO Robert A. Iger (right), Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Thomas O. Staggs and Mickey Mouse for the christening of the newest ship of Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Fantasy. (Matt Stroshane/Disney, photographer)
  • Tim Gunn with Minnie Mouse aboard the Disney Fantasy. (Kent Phillips/Disney, photographer)
  • Alan Cumming is joined by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse aboard the newest ship of Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Fantasy. (Kent Phillips/Disney, photographer)
  • AquaLab is a brand new water play area found on the upper deck of the Disney Fantasy.
  • AquaLab is designed to drench, soak, and saturate guests.
  • Follow the dunk prints through AquaLab and just try not getting soaked!
  • The AquaLab is a 1800 square-foot space full of a variety of water-soaking devices.
  • The AquaLab is located on the upperdeck of the Disney Fantasy near the AquaDuck.
  • One of the many paintings found near the atrium on Deck 3 of the Disney Fantasy.
  • One of the Art-Nouveau inspired decorations found near the atrium. This scene from Cinderella is made of tile mosaic.
  • Plenty of places to lounge, kick back and relax on Deck 3 of the Disney Fantasy. The atrium is also found on the same deck.
  • A closer look at the detail of the ceiling in Europa, specifically outside the Ooh La La.
  • In Europa, find the Ooh La La described as being reminiscent of an elegant French boudoir. Find this gem on Deck 4.
  • A closer look of the gold decorations.
  • The cascading chandelier in the atrium is more than 22 feet in diameter and descends 13 feet.
  • La Piazza is located next door to the Ooh La La and is inspired by Italian cities and their decorative plazas.
  • This statue of Minnie Mouse welcomes guests as they board the Disney Fantasy. If you remember, Donald Duck can be found on the Disney Dream.
  • Logos of the some of the favorite Disney Fantasy “escapes” for adults sailing.
  • One of the many hallways leading out of the atrium on Deck 3.
  • Keep on a lookout. Disney characters are scattered around the Disney Fantasy. Here you can see Pluto “hanging-out” in the atrium welcoming guests as they board the ship.
  • Onlookers watch as the Disney Fantasy shoots off fireworks, pulling into Port Canaveral in style - Tuesday, March 6, 2012. (Photo: Disney Parks Blog)
  • Fireworks erupt from the deck of the Disney Fantasy as it arrives at Port Canaveral - Tuesday, March 6, 2012. (Photo: Disney Parks Blog)
  • The Disney Fantasy arrives at Port Canaveral in style, complete with fireworks - Tuesday, March 6, 2012. (Photo: Disney Parks Blog)
  • The Disney Fantasy pulls into Port Canaveral for the first time early Tuesday, March 6, 2012. (Photo: Disney Parks Blog)
  • Mickey Mouse and friends watch the fireworks show from the deck of the Disney Fantasy as it arrives at Port Canaveral - Tuesday, March 6, 2012. (Photo: Disney Parks Blog)
  • Disney Fantasy docked at Port Canaveral. (Photo: Jon Shaban)
  • Disney Fantasy docked at Port Canaveral. (Photo: Jon Shaban)
  • Disney Fantasy docked at Port Canaveral. (Photo: Jon Shaban)
  • Minnie Mouse awaits the arrival of the Disney Fantasy at Port Canaveral - Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
  • Mickey Mouse and friends look on as fireworks celebrate the arrival of the Disney Fantasy at Port Canaveral - Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
  • Sunrise over the Space Coast as the Disney Fantasy pulls into Port Canaveral - Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
  • The Disney Fantasy pulls into Port Canaveral - Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
  • The Disney Fantasy pulls into Port Canaveral - Tuesday March 6, 2012.
  • Disney's most famous characters gather to watch the Disney Fantasy pull into Port Canaveral - Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
  • Mickey, Donald, Pluto and Minnie welcome the Disney Fantasy as it arrives at Port Canaveral - Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
  • Close-up of the Disney Fantasy as it arrives at Port Canaveral for the first time - Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
  • The Disney Fantasy arrives at Port Canaveral - Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
  • Mickey, Donald, Pluto and Minnie watch as the Disney Fantasy arrives at Port Canaveral for the first time - Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
  • Allison and her Disney rep lugging gear back to the ship while discussing the next shoot inside the Disney Dream's nightclub area, The District.
  • Donald, Minnie, Mickey and Pluto welcome the Disney Dream to Port Canaveral. (Photo: Disney Cruise Line)
  • Hundreds turn out to greet the Disney Dream as it pulls into Port Canaveral. Photo: @Patrick720 via twitter
  • The pool deck of the Disney Dream. Photo: Ivars Lauzums
  • Riding the Aqua Duck on the Disney Dream. Photo: Ivars Lauzums
  • Nemo's Reef on the Disney Dream. Photo: Ivars Lauzums
  • The Disney Dream docked at Disney's Castaway Cay. Photo: Ivars Lauzums
  • The pool deck of the Disney Dream. Photo: Ivars Lauzums
  • Looking back atop the Disney Dream. Photo: Ivars Lauzums
  • Meeting the Princesses aboard the Disney Dream. Photo: Ivars Lauzums
  • Dining at Animator's Palate on the Disney Dream. Photo: Ivars Lauzums
  • A beautiful view as we begin our Disney Dream cruise to Castaway Cay.
  • Let's sit here! The adults-only Quite Cove pool is on Deck 11 of the Disney Dream.
  • Reservations at Remy's Vault aboard the Disney Dream booked up in 5 minutes.
  • Take a look at the insides of an inside stateroom. The magic porthole always has a view of the outside world, with a creative twist.
  • The Travel Channel's Samantha Brown works the Disney Dream in yellow pumps.
  • For a pretty penny, this can be your private verandah, including a whirlpool.
  • Disney says only 10 of these rose balls exist in the world. Two are at Remy, aboard the Disney Dream.
  • Outside Disney's brand new and biggest ship, the Disney Dream
  • Lunch? What's that? After the live shot, Scott Fais and Allison Walker tape a lead and tag for the upcoming Disney Dream on Demand special.
  • Blocking the sun so they could block their shot, Scott and Allison discuss a last-minute fix to their show.
  • It was so hot and humid on Thursday, that Allison's makeup started to melt. We suspect Scott's did too, but he was the one holding the camera.
  • Meantime, Allison Walker arrives on Deck 11 for a live shot, with full entourage in tow.
  • The Disney Dream docks at Castaway Cay. The private island is open only to passengers of the Disney Cruise Line. (Photo: Scott Fais)

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Disney Fantasy Fun Facts
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Disney Fantasy is the fourth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, joining Disney Magic (maiden voyage in 1998), Disney Wonder (maiden voyage in 1999) and Disney Dream (maiden voyage in 2011).

 

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Birthplace: Meyer Werft – Papenburg, Germany

Maiden Voyage: March 31, 2012

Home Port: Port Canaveral, Fla.

Ship’s Registry: Bahamas

Tonnage: 130,000 gross tons

Length: 1,115 feet

Beam: 121 feet

Draft: 28 feet

Height: 216 feet

Speed: 22 knots cruising speed (maximum 23.5 knots)

Crew: 1,458

Passenger Decks: 14

Capacity: 4,000 passengers

Staterooms: 1,250

  • 150 Inside Staterooms (12%)
  • 1,100 Outside Staterooms (88%)
  •     199 ocean view
  •     901 verandah (includes 21 suites)
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The Disney Fantasy's horn plays a number of tunes: “When You Wish Upon a Star,” “Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me),” “It’s a Small World,” “Be Our Guest,” “Hi Diddle Dee Dee (An Actor’s Life for Me)” and “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes.”

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