Disney has unveiled plans to add four new ships to their cruise lines , almost trebling its fleet by 2031. The announcement was made at D23, the Disney annual convention event in Anaheim, California, by Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences. At the event it was also revealed that six new themed lands and areas dedicated to some of the company’s most-loved characters will be developed in Disney parks across the world.
The fleet will be expanded between 2027 and 2031, and once these vessels are built, Disney fans will be able to choose from 13 different experiences, all delivering entertainment, dining and guest services in even more areas of the globe. The Walt Disney Company already has five ships in its fleet , and four more were already in development before the announcement. “Disney Cruise Line is consistently the top-rated cruise line for families because it offers something for everyone.
Expanding our fleet gives more people, in more parts of the world, the opportunity to experience a vacation at sea like only Disney can provide,” D’Amaro said at D23. The Disney Cruise Line is regarded by the company as one of their strongest growing businesses, having produced strong returns on capital investment, having a high level of guest satisfaction ratings and also being subject to constant demand, the Walt Disney Company said. Thomas Mazloum, president of the New Experiences Portfolio and Disney Signature Experiences, said: “Our growing fleet will further stre.