On February 11th, in Papenburg, Germany, the Disney Fantasy moved a step closer to reality as Disney Cruise Line® celebrated the keel laying during a special ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard.

President of Disney Cruise Line, Karl Holz, Minnie Mouse and Meyer Werft Shipyard Managing Partner, Bernard Meyer celebrate at the Disney Fantasy keel laying ceremony.

The keel laying marks a significant milestone in the ship building process – it’s when the first block, or section of the ship, is lowered into the building dock and a coin is placed under the keel for good fortune.

Karl Holz, President of Disney Cruise Line, placed the coin in the keel with assistance from Minnie Mouse.

Part of the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the 4,000-passenger Disney Fantasy is the second of two newly designed ships that take the family cruise experience to all new heights.

The Disney Fantasy will join her sister ship, the Disney Dream, in Port Canaveral, Florida, to sail 7-night Caribbean cruises, with the maiden voyage scheduled for March 31, 2012. It will be here before we know it!

The Disney Fantasy will offer many of the innovations that the Disney Dream features and brought to the cruise industry for the very first time, including AquaDuck – the world’s first shipboard water coaster. However, the Disney Fantasy will include a few new design elements and guest experiences that will give the ship her own unique identity. Stay tuned over the next several months as more details are revealed!

Here's what we know already:

Building on the classic style of her sister ship, the Disney Dream, the Disney Fantasy™ is the regal fourth cruise liner in the expanding Disney Cruise Line fleet. Featuring 14 towering decks, a ship length of 1,115 feet and a maximum width of 125 feet, the 128,000-ton vessel includes 1,250 staterooms and has the capacity to comfortably accommodate 4,000 passengers—along with the over 1450 Cast and Crew Members who tend to the needs of every cruise Guest each and every day.

Building on the classic style of the previous ships, the Disney Magic, the Disney Wonder and the Disney Dream, the Disney Fantasy is a majestic sailing vessel where early 20th-century design—recalling the golden age of cruising—meets state-of-the-art technology. As can be expected from Disney, the cruise liner was specially designed with families in mind, combining sleek style and convenient facilities with splashes of Disney magic.

Year-round, you and your family are invited to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise adventure aboard the Disney Fantasy. Discover for yourself the vast array of comforts, outstanding service and timeless beauty of a ship that captures the hearts and imaginations of everybody who steps on board.

Aboard the Disney Fantasy
Discover what awaits you and your family onboard the ship:

Staterooms
Staterooms on board the Disney Fantasy feature contemporary amenities, ample space and elegant nautical decor. Most boast split bathrooms—perfect for families and a cruise line industry first.
Youth Clubs
Youth Clubs fulfill the recreational needs of younger Guests. Kids clubs, activity centers for tweens and teens and a plethora of unique interactive programs can be found throughout the ship.
Dining
Dining options aboard the Disney Fantasy include elegant adults-only dining, gourmet Main Dining delights and mouthwatering made-to-order casual fare—in delightfully themed restaurants.
Entertainment
Entertainment aboard the Disney Fantasy, including spectacular musical live shows and first-run movies in 3-D, is available at a number of lavish onboard venues each day of your cruise—and is unlike anything else offered on the high seas.
Pools
Pools aboard the Disney Fantasy are terrific places to cool down and relax on sun-kissed afternoons. On Deck 11, you'll find 3 sparkling pools—one for kids, one for families, and one just for adults. Ride on the Aquaduck
Nightclubs & Lounges
Nightclubs & Lounges on the Disney Fantasy fill the nights at sea with live music, dancing and socializing.

Construction
Designed to reflect the glamour of the golden age of cruising during the 1930s, the Disney Fantasy is seen as a thematic extension of the Disney Cruise Line® fleet. Scheduled for completion in 2012, the new ocean liner will feature the same attention to detail Disney is known for, while introducing new and immersive, one-of-a-kind venues and experiences for everyone in the family.

Interior Design
To step aboard the Disney Fantasy is to be instantly transported to an age of adventure and wonder, where elegance and sophistication mingle with Disney storytelling and whimsy. Inside is an attention to detail one would only expect from Disney. Lavish decorative murals coexist with sparkling fixtures and furnishings. Original paintings, statues and woodwork envelop Guests in a radiant Art Nouveau ambiance that is both rich and distinctive. And delightfully themed venues—including youth clubs, restaurants, nightclubs and theatre spaces—take Guests of all ages to faraway places where memory and magic come together.

Disney Fantasy Cruise Itineraries
* 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise
* 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
* View Ships & Activities

Fun Facts & Tips

The Disney Fantasy is approximately 40% larger than the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder.

The total number of beds on the Disney Fantasy is 5,336—over 1,900 more than the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder.

The Disney Fantasy is 2 decks taller than sister ships, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder.