Creativity and Innovation Take the Helm Aboard Disney Dream

New Disney Cruise Ship Setting Sail in 2011

CELEBRATION, Fla., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-of-its kind water coaster
that sends guests racing above the upper decks of the ship. An animated
turtle that engages children in conversation about life in the ocean. A
sophisticated lounge where the sun sets over the skyline of a different
world-famous city each night. When the Disney Dream debuts in early 2011, the
newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet will bring to life these
innovations and more.

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The Disney Dream will take family cruising to all-new heights, embracing the
spirit of innovation, magical family entertainment and immersive experiences
that have made Disney Cruise Line the preeminent cruise of choice for families
since 1998.

Disney Cruise Line revolutionized the cruise industry with purpose-built ships
designed just for families. With the Disney Dream setting sail on Jan. 26,
2011, preparations are underway to expand the one-of-a-kind family experience,
utilizing technology to enhance the world-class entertainment and legendary
guest services onboard. From stem to stern, the Disney Dream will offer a
cruise experience that caters to the preferences of the whole family.

"For more than a decade, passengers have filled their passports with memories
sailing around the world with Disney Cruise Line," said Disney Parks and
Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo. "With the Disney Dream joining our fleet, we'll
be able to take families to even more places they never imagined they could
visit - in true Disney style."

The Disney Dream features a remarkable interior design which provides guests
with a warm and welcoming feel throughout. The ship's design offers guests a
perfect blend of elegant Art Deco style and fun-filled Disney whimsy to create
one of the most spectacular ships afloat. Distinctly Disney guest features
aboard the Disney Dream include:

AquaDuck Water Coaster. . .
Disney Cruise Line debuts a cruise-industry first: a shipboard water coaster
... AquaDuck! Guests aboard the Disney Dream will get swept away on an
exhilarating high-speed flume ride featuring twists, turns, drops, uphill
acceleration and river rapids - all while traversing the upper decks of the
ship.
-- AquaDuck stretches 765 feet in length - more than two and a half times
the length of a football field - and spans four decks in height.
-- Guests slide 13 feet over the side of the ship in a translucent "swing
out" loop allowing them to look down on the ocean 150 feet below.
-- Guests experience coaster-like thrills as high-powered water jets push
them upwards and forwards at 20 feet per second.

-- AquaDuck continues through the forward funnel, encounters a 335 foot
stretch of river rapids and splashes down to an end on Deck 12.

A Virtual Porthole for Inside Staterooms. . .
Disney Cruise Line introduces another stateroom innovation with all inside
staterooms on the Disney Dream featuring a Virtual Porthole that provides
guests with a real-time view outside the ship. High-definition cameras placed
on the exterior of the ship feed live video to each Virtual Porthole.

As guests observe the impressive outside views, they may glimpse a magical
surprise: animated characters such as Peach the starfish from the Disney-Pixar
hit film "Finding Nemo," or Mickey Mouse may pop by the Virtual Porthole.

A Magical Oasis for Children. . .
Only on a Disney Cruise Line ship can children become immersed in their
favorite Disney stories with the help of caring counselors, beloved Disney
characters and a sprinkling of pixie dust. The celebration of children's
creativity rises to a new level on the Disney Dream with nearly an entire deck
of youth spaces designed to inspire, entertain and unlock the imagination of
children. There are two main spaces for children ages three to 10:

At Disney's Oceaneer Club, children can:

-- Play among larger-than-life characters from Disney--Pixar's "Toy
Story"
in Andy's Room
-- Explore the Laugh Floor with lovable monsters Mike and Sully from
"Monsters, Inc."

-- Dive under the sea with Nemo and friends or visit Tinker Bell's fairy
forest

At Disney's Oceaneer Lab, children feel as though they are embarking on a
great seafaring adventure in a room filled with maps, maritime instruments and
swashbuckling artifacts. Here, children can try their hand at animation,
become a pop star or navigate ships through digital seas.

Both venues offer magical interactions with the animated characters such as
Crush, the sea turtle from the Disney-Pixar motion picture "Finding Nemo" and
Stitch, the mischievous alien from "Lilo and Stitch." The characters chat,
play and joke with children in live, unrehearsed conversations from their
digital undersea and intergalactic environments via 103-inch plasma screens.

Chill-Out Zones for Tweens and Teens. . .
Located inside the forward funnel is Edge - the lounge just for tweens (ages
11 to 13). This tween pad is filled with a multitude of hi-tech entertainment
including the ability to create and star in photo postcards and video karaoke
using green-screen technology.

Teens have their own exclusive club aboard the Disney Dream with Vibe - a
trendy and inviting indoor/outdoor space created especially for guests ages 14
to 17. A "teen-only" swipe card provides access to the nearly
9,000-square-foot club.

Teens can create and edit videos, play computer games, access the onboard
social media application or try their hand at spinning and mixing dance
tracks. Teens have their own private outdoor deck area with chaise lounges
for sunbathing, two wading pools, misters and pop jets for cooling off, and
deck games such as ping-pong and foosball.

Personal Touches with Rotational Dining. . .
Disney Cruise Line continues its innovative rotational dining concept onboard
the Disney Dream with elaborately themed restaurants, distinctly Disney
touches, and world-class cuisine to create a magical dining experience.
Throughout the cruise, guests "rotate" through three different restaurants for
dinner - with their servers accompanying them, providing guests with friendly,
familiar, personalized service each night. The rotational dining restaurants
include:
-- Animator's Palate, a signature Disney Cruise Line restaurant that
brings
the magic of Disney animation into the dining room for a unique
experience that will captivate the entire family.
-- Royal Palace, an elegant restaurant inspired by the classic Disney
films
"Cinderella," "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Beauty and the
Beast"
and "Sleeping Beauty."

-- Enchanted Garden, a whimsical, casual restaurant inspired by the
gardens
of Versailles and featuring a dining environment that magically
transforms from day to night.

Just for Adults. . .
On the Disney Dream, while children are having the time of their lives in the
elaborately themed youth areas, adults can look forward to incomparable
indulgences and relaxation with exclusive areas and offerings designed
exclusively for them.

-- Adults can escape into The District, a nighttime entertainment area on
the Disney Dream with five unique venues. This playground for
grownups
features sophisticated lounges, each with its own unique design, look,
feel, and palate-pleasing delights.
-- Senses Spa & Salon offers adult tranquility with 17 private treatment
rooms, lavish spa villas with indoor treatment rooms and private
outdoor
verandahs, and Rainforest, a special section of the spa offering the
benefits of steam, heat and hydrotherapy to relax the mind and body.

-- At Palo, adult guests find epicurean excellence and an unforgettable
dinner experience at sea. Every seat offers beautiful ocean vistas
while a pianist softly serenades guests in an intimate restaurant
setting.

The Disney Dream is scheduled to depart on its maiden voyage Jan. 26, 2011,
and will sail alternating three- and four-night cruises to the Bahamas and
Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. During summer months, the ship will
alternate four- and five-night itineraries with two stops at Castaway Cay.
Guests can book their Disney Dream cruise beginning Nov. 9, 2009.

To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit
disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888/DCL-2500 or contact their
travel agent. Travel agents can call Disney Cruise Line at 888/325-2500 or
visit disneytravelagents.com.

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