What I’ve Noticed about Disney Adventure’s Current Status.
It has officially been stated by Disney Cruise Line that the Maiden Voyage of the Disney Adventure has been postponed until March 10th, 2026. The official statement says, “Disney Adventure represents a bold new chapter for Disney Cruise Line, as we transform a partially built vessel into a fully reimagined Disney experience at sea. As Disney Cruise Line brings this vision to life, we’ve encountered unexpected delays in the shipbuilding process.”
I noticed in the pictures of Adventure docked at the
shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany that the funnels are still behind scaffolding.
I also noticed that the Roller Coaster was not fully installed until just
before they left for Sea Trials.
The public needs to understand that Disney Cruise Line did
not purpose build Adventure. The history of Disney Adventure is different than
any other Disney Ship. A Chinese Cruise Line ordered the ship build at a shipyard
in Wismer, Germany. During the Covid Pandemic the Cruise Line went bankrupt and
then the shipyard went under. The partly built ship sat unfinished for several
years in the abandoned shipyard. The ship was about to be sold for scrap when
Disney Cruise Line stepped in and purchased the ship and asked Meyer Werft
Shipyard in Papenberg, Germany to take over the construction. This is a HUGE
undertaking.
The ship was partly built to the specifications of a
different cruise line. Smaller cabins, different entertainment and eating
venues along with completely different special elements like lighting and even
rides. Disney had to reimagine the ship build using what was already existing
and changing what they could. I honestly believe not all infrastructure of the
ship could be altered to Disney standards. It was just not possible to change
some things that had already been constructed. Disney did what they could. They
added things to the ship, connecting them to systems that were not specifically
designed for them. This would include many “show elements” on the ship.
It is my thought that they could not know if some of the
systems would work until Sea Trials. I think they found some “show elements”
and maybe even some operational systems that were not up to standards. Disney
did not wish to put on a “Bad Show”. They delayed the Maiden Voyage for the
safety and good show for the guests.
Hang in there! She will sail! She will do amazing cruises
out of Singapore! Better to wait for the ship to be complete than have a partly
working ship.
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