The Disney Cruise Line History
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- After a nearly decade long partnership with the Premier Cruise Line, Disney found themselves on their own in the cruise industry. They had tried to find new partnerships with Royal Caribbean and Carnival, but with both talks not going anywhere, Disney finally decided to just start their own cruise line, and so The Disney Cruise Line was born.
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In the late 1980s and 90s, when it came to entertainment and vacation ventures, Disney’s philosophy was that the best approach was to take a crash course in the industry in question and take a try at it themselves. They believed that their methodology to entertainment was unique, and that applying it to these new ventures allowed them to do it “the Disney way.”
For reasons mentioned in the last video, which you should check out before watching this one, Disney simply couldn’t do that with cruises. But as their partnership options ran dry in 1994, Disney was in a much better financial situation compared to a decade prior when they first wanted to get into the industry. So they decided that it was finally time to do what they always did best, which was approach the venture “the Disney way.”
Disney Cruise Vacations, as it was referred to at the time, was announced in May of 1994, but it would over four years before any ships would set sail. Disney decided that instead of buying second-hand ships which cruise lines would sometimes do to build a fleet, they would have two brand new ships built from scratch. Disney was prepared to pay four-hundred million dollars per ship, and they wanted to get off on the right foot so they hired industry veteran Arthur Rodney to lead the venture.
The company would hire Italian shipbuilders Fincantieri to build the two ships while the design would be completed in Norway with the help of Walt Disney Imagineering...
Video Credits: The Walt Disney Company | Premier Cruise Line
Sources:
✏️Arizona Daily Star
"Disney cruises to Europe are next" (4/9/06)
✏️Florida Today
"Disney Cruise Line president dreaming big" (3/11/12)
"Mouse roars in Brevard" (10/6/96)
"Disney delays Magic again" (2/19/98)
"Disney buys Bahamian island for cruise ship stopovers" (2/29/96)
"Disney to sail 2 new super-cruisers to port" (3/20/08)
"Disney postpones maiden voyage" (10/21/97)
✏️Pittsburgh Post Gazatte
"Disney Cruise Line Adds 7-Day Caribbean Itinerary (ad)" - 3/26/00
✏️Poughkeepsie Journal
"Disney cruises set to begin in 1998" - 8/4/96
✏️The Courier Sun
"More Disney ships may be on the way" - 9/9/01
✏️The Orlando Sentinel
"Cruise delay sinks plans for shared opening bash" (2/20/98)
"Cruisers left high and dry" (2/20/98)
"Disney close to landing its own island" (2/10/96)
"Disney island to be quiet getaway" (8/18/96)
"Disney-brand cruises: Magic at hefty cost" (6/23/96)
"Disney cruises delayed" (2/19/98)
"Disney Cruise's purchase of island sails on through" (2/29/96)
✏️The Tampa Tribune
"Big name cruises run into delays" (10/25/97)
"On board Disney cruise ships, families are pampered" (2/4/01)
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I went on a Disney cruise in about 2006, best vacation I ever had as a kid, and for years afterward I was really into all things boat-related. 12 years later here I am going to maritime school.
Stephen M. Stouter I went on one when I was 5 or 6 it was magical!
I really want to find a video of the oceaneer club on the magic before it became re-imagined, as it went on it when I was 3 and want to remember
Same for me but instead it was Disneyland, and I'm an architect! There's something in Disney's design and color that just shines.
@@TOXWORKS ahh frick
Same for me! I am in high school now and cannot wait to go. Hope you have had a good maritime career so far.
Great video!
Fun Fact: Disney is the only company legally allowed to have fireworks at sea and was the first to use yellow life rafts instead of the standard orange
sailorearth2007 I knew that
Tiff Prendergast nerd
@@FSXflyermaster good one bro!! yeah get em! haha nice! score!
Kevin C 😩💅🏻💪🏻💪🏻
I knew that too, but Disney had to get special permission to use the yellow life boats.
I love how Disney cruise ships took inspiration from the old ocean liners. A great combination between the old and the new.
Mickey and Miney standing on the guard rail is crazy. Scary example to set.
Disney cruises are just purely amazing experiences, I've been lucky enough to go on two
joshdog2014 big agree
joshdog2014 best vacations!!
I know right! I’ve been on one, and it was amazing!
joshdog2014 meh Cunard can do better.
joshdog2014 me 2 and a 3rd coming May 2019. I love DCL!
Aw yes, Disney Cruise Line. One of the things Eisner did right. A very good decision by him to start a cruise line. Thanks for the awesome and informative video, Rob!
Do you comment on every video on TH-cam?
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Avery Lopez-Baines a
Avery Lopez-Baines yo I see u everywhere!
I've been on just about every cruise line since the early 90s, and I won't sail anything but Disney. They crush it everytime.
I remember when I went on the Disney Magic when I was REALLY young, had so much fun! I later went on the Disney Dream in summer of 2018 for my brother’s graduation, all I did was meet characters, watch movies (including an early screening for The Incredibles 2), and relax on the pool playing South Park on my Nintendo Switch and reading The Killing Joke.
Clark Griswold South Park on a Disney ship lol
Love this video because it excites me for a cruise I am going on
I got back from an 11 day cruise a few months ago, you're going to love it, it's magical!
On behalf of the people of youtube, we appreciate the honesty, and also the time you share
I went in the brand new Fantasy in 2012 in July, when it was a few months old. My whole family went for my grandparents 50th. So fortunate I still have both of them.
Proud to be a DCL gold member (5+ cruises) and hoping to get platinum within a few years!
Justin Lieber we made platinum last year!!
VirtuousMoose what’s that like
Just made gold a few weeks ago, planning to go onto platinum😋
We just hit gold too! I couldn't believe how excited I was to get that yellow lanyard.
Just getting started. I’ve been on...one. 😂 but I have a deposit on my second one already.
Looking forward to your video on Castaway Key!
I think that 2021 cruise might be.... delayed.
Dun dun duuuuun!
I just watched a nearly 12 minute advertisement for Disney.
Absolutely loved this! We've been on 3 Disney Cruises with our 4th coming up in October and our 5th next February! We LOVE vlogging our Disney Cruise experiences and this video has so much great info on the DCL backstory. Thanks for sharing!
LeggLife have fun
I remember as a kid, I would watch these sort of tour videos on TV, showcasing the Cruise lines, their restaurants, rooms, pools, etc. I loved watching those. I also remember watching an episode of America’s Funniest Home Videos, where the host went on the Disney Dream. Another show I loved as a kid. I’ve ALWAYS wanted to go on one. Maybe someday...
*Looks to the sunset with the wind blowing my hair, a single tear streaks down the side of my face*
So many great memories on Disney cruises as a kid
I feel like The Walt Disney Company should hire you Rob to work in their PR or Marketing department. You're awesome bro. You have a great handle on the history and culture of Disney that even a lot of cast members don't have.
Love when. I get a notification for one of your new videos! Have a good day Rob
Love this My late father was working there from 1998 to 2003... Magical he said, it was brand new when he work there
I don’t have any kids and I didn’t see too many kids on my Disney’s cruises. Disney gets it right and I will always choose a Disney’s cruise over any of the other cruises. Thank you Rob for the informative history about Disney’s cruise.
DCL really is the best. Been on 9 so far (including a 2 day preview for Dream) with hopes of a med cruise next year. Was actually on Magic in '09 when they announced the names for Dream and Fantasy.
I went on the fantasy back in March it was amazing
Joshua Moorehead going on the Fantasy Thanksgiving week
Poison I had gotten a sore throat like the day before the ship left and usually when that happens I’m sick for a week. But it went away the next day or so. By the last Sea day I was so worn out I could barely do anything on the Star Wars day at Sea
Poison I’m glad you were able to have fun I remember about 8 years ago I went on a 12 day Christmas cruise on the magic and I was Sea sick for almost the entire cruise oddly I felt totally fine this last cruise.
I was on the Wonder recently. It’s an amazing experience!
Can’t wait for Disney Space Tours. Literal space tours.
Thank you for covering the Disney cruise line’s history, Rob!! I love the Disney cruises and have been on the Magic and the Wonder for a combined number of 7 times over the span of almost 20 years. So I can say that yes, the Disney cruise is geared towards kids, teens, young adults (18-21), and older adults (22+). I’ve been to the Bahamas, the Panama canal/Mexico, Europe for a transatlantic cruise, a short west coast trip from California to Canada, and next summer I’ll be going on their Alaska cruise! I love them so much I even spent a whole summer building a replica of the Magic on Minecraft which you can check out on my channel.
I've been on the Disney cruise to Alaska, forget which ship though, and you're going to enjoy it. The only downside is that, when I went, each stop got progressively shorter and you spend an awful lot of time (a bit too much in my opinion) just sitting in front of a glacier. But Alaska is beautiful and even if you don't take an actual excursion there's still plenty to look at on your own around the ports. In Ketchakan (I think) I was able to visit a salmon farm and bald eagle sanctuary on my own just by wandering around in town and not a part of any excursion either from the ship or a vendor in town.
I went on 2 Disney cruises as a kid, One of the Wonder, another on the Magic; both to Nassau around 2006 and 2007. I was in the kids section one year, and the teen group the next, both had their own activities each day and kept us busy when we were out at sea. Was an amazing experience and would 100% go again in the future!
I hope you have a great cruise, Rob!
Thanks!
I just got off a Disney cruise a few days ago, this is making me miss it so much. Disney cruises are by far the best way to cruise even if one is not a big Disney fan, the service and quality are incredible.
WE ARE GETTING A CASTAWAY CAY VIDEO TOO?!
Oh hell yeah. As I did more and more research into the island, the more I realized that it needed a standalone video. Planning for next week!
I went on the Disney Magic 6 months ago and had a blast. Im 14 and it doesn't matter how old you are bc its still a cruise. I love the old cruise liner theming and all the music.
One thing I really love about the Disney company is how much love and care they put into their attractions. When I was a kid and we went to Disney world, it was the most amazing, magical experience ever, and they really impacted how I viewed the company, just based on the parks alone. The effort they put into everything speaks volumes. Sure, it's for the success of the company too, but it shows.
The cruises are super expensive, but it really is worth it.
Disney wonder and magic: we the best Disney ships!
Disney fantasy and dream: hold our beer
Ultra Jacksgaming Disney Wish plus two looking at Dream and Fantasy: hold MY beer.
Wow!!! This is amazing... I need to do a Disney Cruise one of these days!
4:17 - So, I'm still watching the video and I have to stop and say these time lapse shots are great. Digging the video!
Credit to Disney this time. Most of the B-Roll is them and they seem to really dig that style for the cruises for some reason. They've done a few with the parks, but not nearly as much.
Love the used tiltshift as well
Man, I love this channel!
For real tho! This channel is the best!!!
I’ve been on the Disney Dream 3 years ago. It was an incredible experience. And just like Disney’s original idea, it was our first ever cruise. Now in 8 months I am taking my second cruise on Norwegian.
You truly have the best videos about Disney World and Disneyland I really appreciate it thank you so much
I remember The Big Red boat, my grandmother took me on it back in 1997. I was so sad to hear that they stopped doing cruises on that ship.
I love this cruise we ate on that deck by the front and I got stitch there :D the kid area was fun and the workers were so sweet! I loved building sand castles at cast away
Disney Cruise, going on one tomorrow! Can’t wait!
Awesome video on the disney cruise line. My wife and I are 386 days from going to Disney dream.
I just got back from one on the Fantasy and it was the best vacation I’ve ever had
Great video Rob... never been very into DCL from a news perspective, but I really enjoyed this video! :) Also looking forward to your Vlogs on your other channel of your upcoming Disney Cruise!
Thanks Jack!
Do you have a link to his other channel?
bigk777 I don't plug it often since I only upload to it when I have vlogs, but it's the Rob Plays Adventure Co : th-cam.com/channels/iaaua9yomCxVxODpNN-ULQ.html
Great video! Even those I’m a massive fan of Royal Caribbean it was nice to see how Disney got into the cruise industry!
Glad to be a Platinum member on the greatest cruise line on the high seas! This video is much more in depth and interesting than the “official” Disney Cruise line documentaries. Thanks Rob!
Went on a week long trip on the magic in 2012, I was also 12. I felt like I was kinda stuck between the kid things and adult things to do but it was still awesome. The best part was the Disney island at the end, beautiful water and landscape. Want my kids to experience this when I eventually get married and have kids hopefully.
Oh and the horns were super cool. Blasting Disney themes at ships in port was magical
A Disney cruise is on the top of our travel list. Thanks for the video.
I went on a Disney Cruise in 2016 it was fantastic!!!
Your videos are always on point. Your channel is great and every single one of your videos makes me want to go back to Disney. We went on the Disney magic last year and it was amazing. Oh and you do a great job narrating your videos. Always great material
My first cruise was though Disney. It was a wonderful time.
My wife and I are going on a Halloween Baja cruise on the Wonder this coming October. Our first cruise and we are so excited!
Thank you so much for your videos Rob, always something to look forward to. Keep up the good work!
Nicely done!!! Awesome vid and the minor recap at the beginning makes adds that magic touch!!!!
Loved the video! We love Disney Cruise Line, and I have really enjoyed seeing the history of it.
You're going to love your cruise, I promise!!
Love Disney cruise line been on 5 never gets old
I’ve been on 13 and loved every cruise because my mom works there in port canavral as a cordnator
I just went on one of these cruises. Disney Wonder was top notch!
Great video as always!
I was on the second ever cruise on the Disney Magic when I was 14, and it was amazing. If there were hiccups, I didn't notice.
I’m so glad they decided to open their own cruise line, which I’m addicted too!
Went on the 7 day Bahama cruise for Christmas break in like, 2011 I think? It was a lot of fun, wish I could go again.
You rocked this, as always, Rob!
Learned something new again. Thanks Rob.
My family went on the second voyage in August 1998. I remember that it kept getting delayed and we ended up getting a free room upgrade.
Zach Cone what room were u in
We loved this video so much!! Thank you for this!!
nice vid rob!!
Love the new type of history videos!
What a fantastic video! Thank you for this and your hard work! I want to go on a Disney Cruise now!
Can’t wait for Castaway video! Great content
Love Disney Cruise Line!! We have 3 booked over the 15 months
Great video. Quality keeps going up.
I seriously have never heard about the Disney Cruise Line LOL very interesting ...
Such a cool video. Loving these multiple part installments, Rob!
Why did you not link the previous video you keep mentioning?
As always Rob, excellent video and topic.
My bucket list is to go on a Disney cruise. I live in Houston.TX so Galveston, TX has the Disney cruise in the early part of spring. Another Disney standard that the others strive for.
Another great video Rob!
Wow another great video! I can’t wait for the next! Your almost at 100k!
I’ve been on 6 Disney cruises and I love it!!
I would love to hear more about living at disney world.
Thanks for doing DCL videos Rob!! As always, great quality content, just wish you could make it faster!!
I love Disney Cruises. I only wish I got into Disney Cruising WAY sooner. My first Cruise was on the Disney Fantasy 2012.
I adore Disney Cruises! As does my family!
I am going to the Disney Dream in February! I am going for my birthday, I also could bring my grandpa. (I never see him because he lives so far away.) My cousin that lives less than 5 minutes away from me! Also my grandma and my parents! I am super excited! ;D
My family loves Disney Cruise like I’m about to be going on my 19th cruise!
I love these cruise line videos!
Very Cool and informative!! Love it!!!
Can’t wait to hear what the names for the 3 new ships will be😁
I don't know why, but I got straight up chills watching this video! Haha
Amy Daskilewicz its how resilient Disney is.. That's probably why. 😭😭 They go thru so many ups and downs and still make the magic happen.
That's probably it. It's just so special! :-D
It's the Disney Magic, man!
My first cruise was on the magic, I was 12. It was awesome
I Cruise a lot on Disney. Just got off my 6th one.
In just a few weeks, I'll be going on my 10th Disney cruise. This time around, we'll be leaving out of Manhattan, NY and going to Canada. I'm so excited. Thanks for this video... it's very informative. :)
Have a fun trip!
That's very nice of you to say. Thank you.
Cool I’m going to Disney world tomorrow yeah Disney line
I remember going on a disney cruise, the snow white on there was super nice, thats all i remember
I just finished my Disney cruise and this was a good video
9:14 OH COME ON