Disney's partially completed cruise ship purchase was reportedly acquired at a bargain price

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Disney Cruise Line Announces Acquisition of Ship

Posted: Wednesday November 30, 2022 8:12pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Further details are now surfacing around Disney's recent acquisition of a partially completed ship to join the Disney Cruise Line Fleet.

Disney is reportedly buying the Global Dream for just 40 million Euro

Disney announced in mid-November 2022 that it had purchased the ship previously known as the Global Dream in Wismar, Germany.

According to a report by capital.de, Disney purchased the "Global Dream" at a hugely discounted price of just 40 million Euro ($41 million). The original price was closer to 1.8 billion Euro, and the ship is 75% complete.

The report also says that Disney will assume all risk with the conversion of the ship, and will have no warranty claims on the ship. Disney is expected to spend just under 1 billion Euros to finish the ship which is expected to set sail in 2025.

Disney has said that the new ship will be based outside the United States and will travel to new global destinations.

“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.

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jaklgreen8 days ago

I know, I have been following the progress and I like the ship. The original Disney Cruise line ships are great, but this is next level. The husk of the ship being purchased cheaply doesn't change that.

Andrew C8 days ago

It is always difficult to sort out when it is a new ship and not everything is released yet. If you are not already using a travel agent for your Asia trip in general, I would suggest going through one to book the Disney cruise part. @Kingdom Konsultant

NotCalledBob9 days ago

We are going on vacation in Asia next April and want to book a 4 night cruise on the Adventure. I've had a good look at the stateroom floor plans and an imagination garden view verandah stateroom seems like a good pick. However it's really difficult from the floor plans currently released and the artist rendering to see where the stage will be located in imagination garden. We'd like to be able to watch the shows from our verandah. Any one with more cruising experience have any idea? This will be our first DCL cruise.

HauntedPirate10 days ago

Remember that $lappie bought this on the cheap and it was retrofitted with Disney theming.

jaklgreen11 days ago

I think this ship looks amazing. I am actually pissed that it is going to Asia. I feel the the Asian market gets all of the amazing stuff. Their parks are better, the food is better, now they have an amazing ship.

vikescaper12 days ago

Definitely not for me either. The Wish class is big enough for me.

DisneyDreamer0812 days ago

Heck no. Way too big. It gives me anxiety just looking at it 😂

invader12 days ago

Adding funnels is like putting lipstick on a pig. That thing is horrendous.

DCBaker12 days ago

Here's another look at the Disney Adventure (photo via Sebastien Giorgetti): Closer video:

Vegas Disney Fan12 days ago

I thought the Wish class felt too large, this looks enormous, I’m far more excited about the recently announced “smaller” ships than any of the Wish class ships or this ship.