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Disney Cruise Line Reaches Construction Milestone with Disney Treasure Keel Laying Ceremony

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The Disney Cruise Line reached a construction milestone on the construction of the Disney Treasure cruise ship with a keel laying ceremony. The commemorative coin that was placed features Captain Minnie Mouse in her new adventurous look for the ship! The coin says “Voyager Minnie”.

Read more about the Disney Cruise Line’s keel laying ceremony for the Disney Treasure below.

Philip Gennotte, portfolio project management executive, Walt Disney Imagineering Germany, took part in the keel laying ceremony for the Disney Treasure at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. During the ceremony, a time-honored maritime tradition, a newly minted coin was placed under the keel of the ship for good fortune. The commemorative coin used in the ceremony featured an etching of Captain Minnie Mouse donning a new look that embodies ship’s adventure motif. (Robert Fiebak, photographer)

PAPENBURG, GERMANY (March 30, 2023) – Disney Cruise Line reached a significant milestone in the construction of its next ship, the Disney Treasure, with the keel laying ceremony at Meyer Werft shipyard. The ceremony, which follows maritime tradition and brings good fortune, was celebrated with the placement of a newly-minted coin under the keel of the ship.

(Robert Fiebak, photographer)

The commemorative coin used in the ceremony featured an etching of Captain Minnie Mouse donning a new look that embodies ship’s adventure motif. The theme of adventure, inspired by Walt Disney’s love of exploration, will pave the way for captivating onboard experiences that immerse guests in some of the company’s most legendary stories. 

(Robert Fiebak, photographer)

To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact a travel agent.

The Disney Treasure is scheduled for delivery in 2024. It’s the second of three new ships planned through 2025. The Wish class ships are powered by liquefied natural gas and feature 1,254 guest staterooms.