Disney has purchased Global Dream, the 341m cruise ship, the 7th largest cruise ship in the world. The keel laying ceremony for the flagship took place at MV Werften’s facility in Rostock shipyard on September 11, 2018. In 2022 MV Werften shipyard filed for bankruptcy.

Disney plans to finish the construction at Meyer Werft. After that the ship, according to a press release, will be renamed and decorated with the Mickey Mouse-inspired colors found on the rest of Disney Cruise Line ships.

The Global Class ship can accommodate about 5,000 passengers in 2,500 cabins based on a twin share basis – and up to 9,500 passengers during holiday peak season. Disney announced that the maximum capacity would be 6,000 passengers and 2,300 crew members.

It was also said that the ship will feature “innovative Disney experiences along with the dazzling entertainment, world-class dining and legendary guest service that set Disney Cruise Line apart.” At 342 meters long and 46.4 meters wide with 20 decks, Global Dream would have a shopping mall, the Asian spa, theme park or Cineplex.

According to Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, “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.”
Credits: Disney Cruise Line