Disney Cruise Line News

Disney shakes up senior leisure leadership
Walt Disney Company chief executive, Bob Chapek, has announced a shakeup of the senior leadership of its leisure operations. In the key move, Josh D’Amaro has been named chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences & Products.

Disney hospitality arm bears brunt of coronavirus hit
The Walt Disney Company said it had taken a $1.4 billion hit from the coronavirus pandemic during the first quarter of financial 2020. The company added its leisure operations had been hardest hit.

Disney Cruise to return to Greece in 2020
In summer 2020, Disney Cruise Line will embark on a variety of itineraries around the world, including a return to Greece and the addition of five first-time ports of call in Europe.

Disney Cruise Line charts new course for Norway
In summer 2015, Disney Cruise Line is charting a magical new course for northern Europe – exploring for the first time the Norwegian fjords, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Plus, Disney Cruise Line is returning to the Baltic for all-new itineraries, including sailings from Copenhagen, Denmark to St. Petersburg, Russia.

Disney Magic returns to Venice
The Disney Magic arrives today in Venice, Italy where Captain Robert Olmer and shipboard officers are hosting local port officials and community leaders onboard for a traditional maritime plaque exchange ceremony. This event symbolises the partnership between the ship and the destination in honor of her first call.

Disney Cruise Line unveils new itineraries and ports for 2013
In 2013, Disney Cruise Line will offer new itineraries, including an expanded portfolio of European cruises with new destinations such as Venice, Italy, and the Greek Isles. In addition, Disney Cruise Line will utilize a second homeport in Florida, with sailings departing from the Port of Miami for the first time.

Disney Cruise Line unveils new itineraries and ports for 2013
In 2013, Disney Cruise Line will offer new itineraries, including an expanded portfolio of European cruises with new destinations such as Venice, Italy, and the Greek Isles. In addition, Disney Cruise Line will utilize a second homeport in Florida, with Caribbean sailings departing from the Port of Miami for the first time.

Disney Fantasy takes entertainment to new heights
Like never before, Disney Cruise Line takes cruise ship entertainment to new heights: Performers soar and surf over the stage in aerial maneuvers … Pirates rappel from atop the ship’s funnel during a swashbuckling adventure

Port Canaveral bound Disney Fantasy cruise ship adds final building block
The final building block for the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Fantasy, was placed at the Meyer Werft shipyard signaling completion of a major milestone in the ship’s overall construction.

Enjoy a fairy-tale cruise on the Disney Fantasy
Earlier this month, Disney Cruise Line executives revealed some stunning details about their upcoming ship, the Disney Fantasy.

Profits slip at Disney
Entertainment leviathan Disney revealed a slight drop in profits for the second financial quarter as the Japanese earthquake and poor box office returns took a toll. Disney Parks & Resorts Division was partially responsible, with operating profits down by three per cent to $145 million based on a seven per cent increase in revenue to $2.6 billion.

New York celebrates arrival of Disney Cruise
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has confirmed Disney Cruise Line will be calling New York City its newest homeport from May 2012. Disney Magic will sail 20 cruises from the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, with destinations that include the Bahamas and Canada, the line confirmed announcing its 2012 line-up.