by Donald Wood
Last updated: 8:10 AM ET, Tue November 14, 2023
Disney
Cruise Line (DCL) announced the opening of a new dedicated cruise terminal
and the second year-round homeport in Florida at Broward County’s Port
Everglades.
Port Everglades is located in South Florida and offers DCL
passengers easy access to major airports and highways, beautiful beaches,
world-class entertainment, shopping and dining, all before or after their
Disney voyage.
Travelers arriving at the more than 104,000-square foot terminal
will be transported into a world themed after the popular film Finding Nemo,
with favorite friends from the franchise displayed on colorful murals.
“The grand opening of our new dedicated terminal is an
incredible milestone as we embark on the largest expansion in our cruise line’s
history,” DCL senior vice president Sharon Siskie said. “Now our guests will
have even more options to experience the magic of a Disney vacation at sea and
can begin creating lifelong memories with their loved ones from the moment they
arrive.”
The cruise hub was reimagined by Walt Disney Imagineering
exclusively for DCL guests to provide a seamless embarkation experience. The
cruise line and Broward County previously announced a 15-year agreement that
calls for one ship to homeport in Port Everglades year-round beginning this
fall, joined by a second seasonal ship in 2025.
“Disney Cruise Line is adding a new dimension to the Port
Everglades experience,” Port Everglades CEO Jonathan Daniels said. “Our staff
is looking forward to this new journey with Disney Cruise Line and further
diversifying our cruise portfolio to reach a broader audience.”
Disney Dream will begin sailing from Port Everglades on
November 20, followed by the Disney Magic on May 9, 2024, offering guests
the opportunity to sail on a mix of three-, four- and five-night cruises to
tropical destinations in The Bahamas and the Caribbean.
In recognition of Disney’s arrival to Port Everglades, the
cruise line announced new community investments in Junior Achievement South
Florida and Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. The donations will
support various initiatives, including programs that inspire career
exploration, innovation, and storytelling.
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