Does Disney Cruise Line Have Plans to Purchase Abandoned Cruise Ship?

[bedgraynexl]

It's an interesting idea for DCL. It would let them jump into an additional market where they do not currently have a footprint at a lower cost and customer base not used to or familiar with Disney's current fleet. Yes, it is a large ship but it was designed with a different market in mind. Why not take a gamble with it? Could be low risk and high reward.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

It's an interesting idea for DCL. It would let them jump into an additional market where they do not currently have a footprint at a lower cost and customer base not used to or familiar with Disney's current fleet. Yes, it is a large ship but it was designed with a different market in mind. Why not take a gamble with it? Could be low risk and high reward.

And, if it doesn't work, you're stuck with a ship you can't use or sell.

 

[tvguy]

Can you imagine 9,500 passengers at one time at Castaway Cay? If the ship could even dock there. Now, for the Asian market, it might work.

 

[Ohmymonty]

I'm sure there's cruise ports in or near Shanghai and Hong Kong, right? They could take a bargain on it and make stops at their own parks. That would certainly handle capacity better than Castaway Cay

 

[OKW Lover]

I love how we all know what the "asian market" likes in cruise ships.

 

[Kwami]

I love how we all know what the "asian market" likes in cruise ships.

The article in the original post mentions that the ship was designed by a Chinese company specifically for the Asian market.

 

[mlayton14]

Looks just like a royal Caribbean oasis class ship , hard pass for me

 

[wkndr4Disney1]

I'd pass as well. I already have my issues with Disney Wish, even though I'm going on it again (for kiddos not me, I prefer Dream). Larger ships in my opinion have lower quality main dining food (specialty is okay), the layout sucks (waiting for an elevator is like waiting in line for slinky dog dash), and sea days are horrible.

 

[luv2cruisedisney]

Interesting read from Cruise Hive

Cruise Hive: Disney Could Be Interested in 9,000-Passenger Global Dream Cruise Ship.
https://www.cruisehive.com/disney-c...9000-passenger-global-dream-cruise-ship/83954

 

[Disneygirlxo91]

Interesting read from Cruise Hive

Cruise Hive: Disney Could Be Interested in 9,000-Passenger Global Dream Cruise Ship.
https://www.cruisehive.com/disney-c...9000-passenger-global-dream-cruise-ship/83954

There is already a thread going - https://www.disboards.com/threads/d...-abandoned-cruise-ship.3898408/#post-64352214

 

[luv2cruisedisney]

Sorry, didn't see it

 

[Kidguile]

Adding this ship, DCL would end up doubling their fleet from 4 to 8 ships in a very short amount of time. Would be worth a gamble since the ship has already started being built and inflation/costs have risen since the initial order from the bankrupt company. Just a matter of if they can "steal it" at a fraction of the cost.

 

[princesscinderella]

I love how we all know what the "asian market" likes in cruise ships.

I sailed on the Norwegian spirit which was a ship originally built for the Asian market and the railings on the stairs were lower and the so were the ceilings, so as a tall person it was noticeable. Maybe that’s how they can fit more people if they make the deck height lower they could probably fit an extra deck vs one made for the American market.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I already have my issues with Disney Wish, even though I'm going on it again (for kiddos not me, I prefer Dream).

I'm curious - why do you prefer the Dream over the Wish? Aren't they, basically, the same size?

 

[Husker Mike]

The Global Dream II was reported to have been heading towards being scrapped for salvage earlier this summer. It's also apparantly smaller than Royal Caribbean's Oasis class ships.

https://www.news.com.au/travel/trav...y/news-story/55f73d2de5e88aecdfd214e2c4690c99

Disney might be able to take possession of this ship for a fraction of it's original cost and scale back the interior to better meet Disney standards. Perhaps two cabins become one in the resulting layout, turning this into a 4,500 person ship.

 

[mmouse37]

I'm curious - why do you prefer the Dream over the Wish? Aren't they, basically, the same size?

I definitely like the Dream/Fantasy better than the Wish. It is not size for me but the layout. It is totally different than the other ships. i am not saying it is bad....I actually decided I did like the ship after 5 days but I do prefer the other ships.

MJ

 

[iannovich]

The Global Dream was to have the "first theme park at sea" all along the top deck and part of the lower decks, including the Space Cruiser "the world's longest roller coaster at sea."

Take a look at this page of concept art:

https://www.irms.com.sg/portfolio/all/global-dream-theme-park/

 

[CamColt]

I have merged the 2 threads on this subject.

 

[diablodancer]

The main thing I associate with the so-called ‘Asian market’ (usually meaning Chinese by my understanding) would be a casino on board and I’d personally prefer Disney to not compromise on that point. The family atmosphere onboard is one of the reasons I only sail DCL (even as a single adult) as I appreciate the focus not being on drinking and gambling. It would be quite a shift if Disney did decide to go that route.

The size alone doesn’t reduce my interest if there’s a commensurate amount of activities onboard to space people out.

 

[BK2014]

I love how we all know what the "asian market" likes in cruise ships.

Exactly. It just seems like a bunch of stereotypes are being thrown around at this point.