Understandably, it has taken a while for Disney to make another venture into Europe. For 18 years, Walt Disney’s descendants have been saddled and blessed with Disneyland Paris, once known as Euro Disney when at a cost of the 22 billion French francs it was opened not far from the French capital.
Originally a societal and financial flop, today Disneyland Paris is the most visited attraction in Europe. Can it be a coincidence that Disney is launching its first cruise ship, and a new ship at that, the Disney Dream?
The first sailing will be sometime in 2011, and the Disney Dream’s features include:
• Goofy’s Sports Deck — a miniature golf course with Goofy and family leading the way through the holes, plus all the usual sports amenities you find on current Disney decks.
• Neemo’s Reef — a play area for infants and toddlers.
• The Quiet Cove — a pool and bar where the adults go after a “day of Disney” with the kids, to relax in the soothing waters of the adult-only pool and hot tubs.
Anybody who loves Goofy, Mickey and pal would say this Disney Dream’s been a long time coming!
That’s it, we’re done.