Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship, United States of America

The Disney Fantasy is the fourth cruise ship of the Disney Cruise Line, which is owned and operated by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. It is the second of two sister ships being built for the cruise liner, by Meyer Werft at its shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The first ship, Disney Dream, entered service in January 2011.

The Disney Fantasy will cruise on its maiden voyage on 7 April 2012. The ship will begin its voyage from Port Canaveral, Florida on seven-night Caribbean itineraries, with a stop on Castaway Cay, an island owned by Disney in the Bahamas.

Disney Fantasy design

The Disney Fantasy will be very similar to Disney Dream. It will, however, be furnished with a couple of new design elements and passenger experiences in order to differentiate it from other ships in the fleet.

The ship is designed to demonstrate the glamour of cruising during the 1930s. The sleek style and convenient facilities were designed with family cruise experience in mind. In addition to bright fixtures and furnishings, the ship will be decorated with woodwork and original paintings and sculptures.

The three-deck atrium lobby will feature a cascading chandelier made of stained glass with crystal beads, sweeping grand staircase, a grand piano and high fluted columns.

Compared to the cruise ships Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, the Disney Fantasy will be approximately 40% larger. The 130,000t vessel will have a length of 340m and maximum breadth of 38m.

Disney Fantasy construction

A letter of intent (LOI) for the construction of two new cruise ships was signed with Meyer Werft in February 2007. The first ship, Disney Dream, was delivered in December 2010.

The keel laying ceremony for the second ship, Disney Fantasy, was held at the Meyer Werft shipyard in February 2011. The construction process began by lowering the first block of the ship into the building dock. The block construction method, which involves joining pre-fabricated hull sections together, will be used to build the ship.

The ship is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2012.

Disney Fantasy staterooms

The Disney Fantasy will have 1,250 staterooms, which will accommodate approximately 4,000 passengers. It will be served by 1,450 cast and crew members. A variety of staterooms will be located on different decks of the ship.

The Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, classified as a Category V Stateroom, will be located on Decks 11 and 12. The room will have space for a family of five. Classified as Categories 4A - 4D, the Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah will be located midship. The rooms will offer accommodation for families of four or five.

The Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah will have an area of 246ft² and offer accommodation for families of three or four. It will feature a large porthole window or two small porthole windows.

Built over an area of 241ft², the Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom can house three to five people. It will feature a large porthole window with built-in seating. The Deluxe Inside Stateroom and Standard Inside Stateroom will offer accommodation for three or four passengers.

The Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah will be the largest stateroom, with an area of approximately 1,781ft².

Dining facilities

Animator's Palate, located on Deck 3, will be one of the main dining restaurants. It will serve Pacific Rim / American cuisine. Cabanas, located on Deck 11, will be an indoor/outdoor casual dining restaurant. Located on Deck 2, the Enchanted Garden restaurant will feature a 7ft-tall cascading fountain, glass-flower light fixtures, white trellises and ornamental light posts.

Palo is an adults-only restaurant. It will offer brunch and dinner. Remy is another adults-only restaurant. It will offer French cuisine. The Royal Court restaurant located on Deck 3 will serve Continental and French cuisine.

Entertainment facilities

The Buena Vista Theatre, located on Decks 4 and 5, midship, will have dual level stadium seating. It will be equipped with modern digital 3D projectors. Character greetings throughout the ship will allow the passengers to meet and greet Disney characters. Another entertainment destination is the Walt Disney Theatre, which will be located on Decks 3 and 4, forward.

Bon Voyage lounge, located on Deck 3, midship, will allow the families to enjoy beverage or snack throughout the day. Located on Deck 11, forward, the Cove Café is an adults-only lounge. Skyline is an adult exclusive bar and will be located on Deck 4, aft. Meridian is another adult exclusive bar. Currents bar will be located on Deck 13, forward. The adults-only lounges, La Piazza and Ooh La La, will be located on Deck 4, aft. The Tube is an adult exclusive nightclub.

Pools on the Disney Fantasy will include a transparent tube water coaster named AquaDuck, Donald's Pool, Mickey's Pool, Nemo's Reef and an adult only pool called Quiet Cove Pool.

Senses Spa & Salon, Fitness Center and Goofy's Sports Deck are the spa & fitness venues. Youth Clubs on the ship will include Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, It's A Small World Nursery, Disney's Oceaneer Club, Disney's Oceaneer Lab, Edge, Vibe, D Lounge and arcade.