PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Disney Treasure, docked at Port Canaveral for the very first time on Tuesday, making an exciting milestone for Disney fans and Central Florida’s tourism community.
Arriving just after dawn, the Disney Treasure was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of Disney fans, crew members, and local media, along with News 6; eager to witness this special moment. The new ship is set to call Port Canaveral home, joining other Disney vessels in bringing Disney’s signature storytelling, character experiences, and adventures to families sailing from the Florida cast.
The Disney Treasure is the second of three Triton class vessels and the sixth overall to the Disney Cruise Line fleet.
“What’s special about this ship, is she really celebrates Walt’s love of exploration, he loved adventure,” says Vice President of Communications, Yolanda Cade. “It is themed to adventure, so this new ship is just going to be incredible when our guests step on board.”
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The Disney Treasure offers guests an array of innovative features, including themed dining experiences, live entertainment, and beloved Disney characters brought to life in ways only Disney can achieve. Inspired by tales of adventure and exploration such as “Moana”, “Aladdin” and “Coco”, the ship is designed to capture the imagination of every traveler.
The arrival of the Disney Treasure is expected to boost tourism for the Space Coast, as Port Canaveral welcomes more visitors eager to experience Disney’s latest cruise offering. Local businesses and tourism officials anticipate a positive economic impact as families and Disney enthusiasts flock to the area.
The ship, which has 1,256 staterooms onboard, is scheduled to embark on its maiden voyage, a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral on Dec. 21.
“We have a rich history with the Port Canaveral Authority,” said Carlos Jimenez, entertainment production manager with Disney Cruise Line. “We’ve been welcoming ships here for over 25 years starting with the Disney Magic in 1998, so we’re excited to bring in this new ship for guests to vacation here.”
Port Canaveral is anticipating a significant increase in passengers as millions of Americans are expected to take a cruise next year, many choosing a Disney cruise with new itineraries being offered.
“A lot of guests, enjoy a family vacation, but our guests also enjoy pre and post-cruise activities,” said Jiminez. “They go to our local tourist attractions, shop, dine, and check out all the stuff around us, our crew gets to enjoy the local area too.”
The Treasure’s journey to Port Canaveral was a busy one. On Sunday, the crew helped rescue four people on a sinking catamaran.
The Treasure was the closest ship when the boat started taking on water about 265 miles off the coast of Bermuda. They launched a lifeboat and got all four people to safety.
Following its arrival, the Disney Treasure will make a special trip to New York City for its christening event, before returning to Port Canaveral for its regular itineraries.
As the Disney Treasure embarks on its new journey, it promises to be a memorable addition to Disney’s fleet, adding a fresh wave of excitement to Disney Cruise Line and the Florida coastline.
For more information on Disney Cruise Line’s upcoming sailings and to book a voyage on the Disney Treasure, click here.
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