Overview
- The new Disney Cruise Line ship began its Atlantic voyage on October 20 en route to its homeport in Fort Lauderdale.
- Disney formally took delivery of the vessel on October 15 during a handover ceremony in Eemshaven, Netherlands, attended by Joe Schott and Captain Andy McRonald.
- Constructed by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, the ship floated out in August and conducted sea trials in September.
- The crossing is expected to take about two weeks and cover more than 5,000 nautical miles with a scheduled call in Funchal, Portugal, according to reporting.
- Cast and crew are using the voyage to prepare the ship for guests, with the maiden sailing scheduled for November 20.