Disney Adventure History

  • Genting Hong Kong (Star and Dream cruises)

  • Ordered March 3, 2016, and planned to be run by Star cruises

  • March 2018 construction began and 3 years to built

  • Built at MV Werften in Wismar Germany

  • Genting Hong Kong decided to change to Dream cruises to sail the ship in the Chinese ports in summer and expand to West Costs of USA

  • Keel laying Sept 11, 2018

  • Nov 23, 2019, both halves brought together

  • Due to cruises not sailing and attempts to reorganize the company they had no money to keep building the ship

    • Jan 2020 MV Werften filed for bankruptcy

    • Genting Hong Kong filed for liquidation

  • Global Dream 2 was sold for scraps June 2022

  • Global Dream Nov 16, 2022, purchased by DCL for 40 million Euros or 43 million dollars

    • 1.8 billion Euros original cost of ship

    • 75 percent of the ship was complete on purchase

    • DCL estimates about 1 billion Euros to complete it

  • Global Dream Facts O

    • 203,000 gross tons upgraded to 208,000 during construction

      • For every gross ton it is 100 cubic meters

    • 1,122 in length

    • 152 feet wide

    • Planned to use AI for facial recognition on the ship

    • 9,000 passengers

    • 2,350 staterooms

    • 2,220 crew members

    • Disney modified it to:

      • 6,000 passengers

      • 2,300 crew members

    • Fueled by Green Methanol (one of the lowest emissions fuels)

    • Propulsion will come from three azipods

  • Enter in 2025 and home port of Singapore

  • The Disney Treasure is themed adventure so will this ship be a cardon copy

  • Could this be the Australian ship after the Wonder

  • Name changes

    • Global Dream to Global One to Disney Adventure

    • Other names were “The Big One”, Disney Hero, and Acquisition ship

  • Construction Timeline and information

    • When the construction halted at MV Weften at the beginning of 2022, was three quarters complete. The cruise ship, which measures 342 meters (1,122 ft) in length, beam of 46.4m (152 ft 3 in), with a 9.5 m (31 ft 2 in) draft.

    • Originally, the ship was designed to carry 9000 passengers.

    • November 22, 2019, the 216 meters long central ship of the cruise liner “Global Dream” under construction was undocked from the MV shipyard in Warnemuende near Rostock, northeastern Germany. The first part of the ship was constructed in Warnemuende and was conveyed to Wismar, northeastern Germany, where it was transported on November 23, 2019.

    • Construction will be completed at the former MV Werften shipyard in Wismar, Germany, under the management of Meyer Werft, the Papenburg-based company that built the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, and Disney Treasure.

  • Nov. 16, 2022

    • Today, Disney announced the acquisition of a partially completed ship that will bring the magic of a Disney Cruise Line vacation to new global destinations. Disney will work with the esteemed Meyer Werft shipbuilding company to complete the cruise ship previously known as the Global Dream in Wismar, Germany.

    • “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,” said Josh D’Amaro, chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.

    • Construction will be completed at the former MV Werften shipyard in Wismar, Germany, under the management of Meyer Werft, the Papenburg-based company that built the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy Disney Wish and Disney Treasure. The ship’s previous owner filed for bankruptcy before completing the vessel, enabling Disney Cruise Line to secure it at a favorable price and within the capital expenditure guidance The project also secures employment for hundreds of former MV Werften employees and will provide opportunities for numerous maritime industry suppliers in the region (380 employees).

  • March 29, 2023

    • Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board today announced magical cruise vacations to Southeast Asia for the first time.

    • Under a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding, Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board agreed to collaborate to homeport a brand-new Disney cruise ship exclusively in Singapore for at least five years beginning in 2025.

    • Singapore’s strategic location, world-class air connectivity and port infrastructure make it a thriving cruise hub in Southeast Asia, a diverse region that is home to over 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

    • The addition of a Disney Cruise Line ship in Singapore has the potential to add millions of local and foreign cruise passengers across the five-year period, including fly-cruise passengers who arrive in Singapore by air.

    • Disney Cruise Line estimates the passenger capacity of the 208,000-gross-ton ship to be approximately 6,000 with around 2,300 crew members. It is expected to be among the first in the cruise industry to be fueled by green methanol, one of the lowest emission fuels available.

    • Construction is projected to be completed at the MV Werften shipyard in Wismar, Germany, under the management of Meyer Werft, the Papenburg-based company that built the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish and is constructing two additional Wish-class ships.

  • September 5, 2023

    • Disney Cruise Line revealed the ship will be named Disney Adventure during the 2023 Destination D23 event at Walt Disney World.

    • The Disney Adventure will feature innovative Disney experiences along with the dazzling entertainment, world-class dining and legendary guest service that set Disney Cruise Line apart. The exterior will be adorned in the iconic, Mickey Mouse-inspired colors of the fleet, complete with signature red funnels. Guests of all ages will find dedicated spaces and activities designed just for them, and families will create unforgettable memories with beloved characters such as Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse, Disney Princesses, Marvel Superheroes and more.

  • Ship Information

  • Class: Adventure

  • Project Name: HERO

  • Gross Tonnage: 208,000 tons | Length: 1,122 feet (342m) | Beam: 152ft 3in feet | Draft: 31ft 2 in feet | Height: TBA feet

  • Speed – Cruising: 23 knots

  • Capacity – Passenger: 6000 Crew: 2300

  • Propulsion: 3 Aziopods

  • Delivery: 2025

  • Maiden Voyage: FY2025

  • Ship Builder: Meyer Werft 

  • Keel Laying Ceremony: September 11, 2018

  • Originally Ordered: March 3, 2016

  • Acquired: November 16, 2022

  • Named: September 5, 2023 (Renamed from Global Dream)