Disney’s newest ship Disney Dream was christened in a lavish spectacle that only Disney could pull off. Featuring every Disney character imaginable the christening included a helicopter lifting a gigantic bottle of champagne to break on the bow, elaborate fireworks, and Oscar-winner and the Dream’s godmother Jennifer Hudson singing at the ceremony.

The much-awaited, 130,000-ton, 2,500-passenger vessel features a lot more bells and whistles than its sister ships and offers the cruise industry’s first AquaCoaster at sea. The ship also boasts virtual portholes in inside staterooms and new entertainment options.

ExpertCruiser is onboard for all the festivities and will be blogging live from the ship. Here are some photos from today’s events and tour of the ship. Tomorrow we visit Castaway Cay and will include much more information about Dream’s amazing dining options.

By Anita Dunham-Potter (editor@www.expertcruiser.com)

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