# Disney Cruise Ship Expansions Disney Cruise Line is Set to Release Two New Large-Scale Ships By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-cruise-ship References: [hypekids](https://hypekids.com/2018/3/disney-cruise-line-new-ships-revealed) & [disneyparks.disney.go](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/03/disney-planning-two-new-cruise-ships/) Disney Cruise Line has been a popular tourism choice for years, offering multiple options for fun-filled vacations that the entire family will enjoy -- and is now expanding the fleet with two new Disney cruise ships. The two new boats will showcase immersive family entertainment, unparalleled service and enchanting storytelling. In agreement with the [Meyer Werft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceaya) shipyard in German, the company hopes to have the first ship completed by 2021 and the second 2023 -- both reaching over 135,00 gross tons, making them the larger than both the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy. These new Disney cruise ships are just a part of the major brand's latest expansion plans, including [Disney World](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-disney-collection), Disneyland and [Disneyland Paris](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-fort-secrte). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Family Entertainment Cruise:** These new Disney cruise ships will showcase immersive family entertainment, creating an opportunity for companies to innovate in the family entertainment industry. - **Immersive Storytelling Experience:** Disney's enhanced storytelling on their new cruise ships presents an opportunity for businesses to disrupt the travel industry with immersive experiences. - **Large-scale Ship Manufacturing:** Disney's partnership with Meyer Werft to build these large-scale ships presents an opportunity for innovation in the shipbuilding industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel:** Disney's new cruise ships create an opportunity for the travel industry to incorporate immersive storytelling experiences. - **Entertainment:** Disney's focus on family entertainment on their new cruise ships creates an opportunity for businesses to innovate in the entertainment industry. - **Shipbuilding:** Disney's partnership with Meyer Werft to build their new ships presents an opportunity for innovation in the shipbuilding industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Ship Cruise Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-cruises.md) - [Entertainment-Focused Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-celebration.md) - [Next-Level Family-Friendly Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legend-of-the-seas.md) - [Elevated Cruise Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-of-the-seas.md) - [Love Boat-Inspired Luxury Cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-princess.md) - [Expansive Cruise Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-cruises1.md) - [Luxurious Transcending Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seven-seas-prestige.md) - [Luxury Cruise Refurbishments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queen-elizabeth-ship.md) - [Residential Cruise Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storylines-residential-cruise-ship.md)