Disney Dream

Disney Dream The third ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet embarked on its maiden voyage on January 26, 2011, after a christening on January 19. At 130,000 tons, the ship is much larger than its predecessors, with 14 decks, a ship length of 1,115 feet, and a maximum width of 125 feet. There are …

Disney Dreamers Academy

Disney Dreamers Academy – Established in 2007, the Disney Dreamers Academy, with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE Magazine, is dedicated to providing youths, known as Dreamers, with experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort which allow them to explore possibilities that can turn their dreams into reality. In a four-day program, the Dreamers engage in a …

Disney Dollars

Disney Dollars Currency offered at the Disney parks beginning May 5, 1987, with equivalent value to U.S. currency. Mickey Mouse appeared on the $1 bill and Goofy on the $5 bill. A $10 bill featuring Minnie Mouse was added on November 20, 1989, and a $50 bill featuring Mickey Mouse was added on July 17, …

Disney Digital Books

Disney Digital Books Announced in September 2009, an ever-expanding library of over 500 new and classic Disney books was made available by subscription for use on any computer.

Disney Development Co.

Disney Development Co. Disney subsidiary, formed in September 1984, responsible for master planning, development, and asset management of the company’s non-theme park real estate assets, including hotels, company office buildings, and the town of Celebration. It merged with Walt Disney Imagineering in May 1996.

Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line After successful Disney cruises licensed to other cruise operators, Disney decided to get into the cruise business itself. The first cruise ship, Disney Magic, set out on its maiden voyage July 30, 1998, from its home port, Port Canaveral, Florida. The second ship, Disney Wonder, had its maiden voyage on August 15, …

Disney College Program

Disney College Program An internship program begun as the Magic Kingdom College Program, offering a work and learning experience, at Walt Disney World in 1980, with name changes to the Walt Disney World College Program in 1984 and the Disney Theme Parks & Resorts College Program in 2005. The first students were housed at the …

Disney Classics Theater

Disney Classics Theater Opened at Disney-MGM Studios on May 1, 1989.

Disney Christmas Gift, A (television)

Disney Christmas Gift, A (television) Television show; aired on December 4, 1982. A holiday salute beginning and ending at Disneyland, with animated segments. Old Christmas cards and toys from the Walt Disney Archives are used as connecting footage.

Disney Club, The

Disney Club, The Membership club launched on November 14, 2000, offering discounts on food and beverage, theme park tickets, guided tours, and merchandise. It replaced the Magic Kingdom Club. The club disbanded December 31, 2003, in favor of a Disney-branded Visa card.