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Fire Breaks Out on Disney Wonder Forcing Deck Evacuation

Reports are emerging of a fire that broke out on the Disney Wonder last Wednesday evening that caused the eventual evacuation of decks 9 and 10. It was Pirate Night aboard the western-based Disney Cruise Liner when flames were seen escaping from the speaker on the upper right side of the Deck 9 outdoor movie screen. Guests sharing accounts on social media have noted how well the situation was handled, saying that Disney crew members stayed calm and collected, keeping guests feeling the same way during the evacuation.

At no time were there any flames near guests, and no injuries were reported. The ship is still on track to complete its current itinerary and didn’t experience any delays as a result of the incident.

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Sudden fire causes evacuation on disney cruise line.

Posted by: Jamie Sylvester November 27, 2022

Guests on board the Disney Wonder for a Thanksgiving voyage with the Disney Cruise Line experienced an unexpected fire that caused evacuations.

Cruising with the Disney Cruise Line (DCL) is an experience unlike any other. While we’ve tried other high-end cruises, we must say nothing has ever compared to the DCL experience.

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It’s no secret that because of Disney’s paramount cruise industry, the Disney Cruise Line fleet continues to grow with Disney Magic , Disney Wonder , Disney Dream , Disney Fantasy , and the most recent ship, the Disney Wish .

With more ships on the way and a second private island ( Lighthouse Point ) in the works in addition to the already incredible Castaway Cay… cruisers can rejoice at all the big blue voyages to come.

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But, the night before Thanksgiving, Guests traveling on the Disney Wonder on November 23, 2022, experienced a sudden fire during the iconic entertainment known as “Pirate Night.”

An up-close photo shows a look at the fire from @ThemeParkThis with the note, “Pirate Night on the Disney Wonder had to be evacuated because of a speaker fire. @bortatx will report his story on the @DuelingGenre Patreon.”

Pirate Night on the Disney Wonder had to be evacuated because of a speaker fire. @bortatx will report his story on the @DuelingGenre Patreon. https://t.co/SbL2g0xmbN pic.twitter.com/vuXR4kAVGH — Theme Park This Podcast (@ThemeParkThis) November 24, 2022

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@jchaase took to social media to report, “Small fire tonight on Disney Wonder – see flames off top right of the screen. Decks 9 and 10 evacuated while crew addresses.”

An update was provided stating, “Captain just stated a “smoldering fire” and it has been extinguished.”

Captain just stated a “smoldering fire” and it has been extinguished. — Justin C. Haase ? (@jchaase) November 24, 2022

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The Disney Wonder was on a 7-day, round-trip “Very Merrytime” Mexican Riviera Cruise from San Diego from November 20 to November 27, 2022.

Thankfully, the speaker fire was quickly extinguished, and Guests could return to normal operations on board the Disney Wonder .

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Video shows scary moments after a cruise ship caught fire

Passengers aboard a cruise ship docked in Grand Turk Island got a surprise that wasn’t on the itinerary Thursday.

As photos and video taken aboard the Carnival Freedom illustrate, black smoke and flames poured out of the ship’s funnel as passengers donned life jackets and were evacuated from the vessel’s upper decks.  

"On Thursday morning while in port at Grand Turk, Carnival Freedom’s emergency response team quickly activated and extinguished a fire inside the ship’s funnel," said the cruise line in a statement . "All guests and crew are safe, and all other ship, hotel, and guest services, along with safety equipment are fully functioning."

According to the statement, most of the ship's 2,504 passengers were ashore at the time the fire broke out.

Plans were soon made to get all guests back to Port Canaveral in Florida, where they originally set sail from Monday for what was meant to be a 5-day cruise. But since Freedom won't be seaworthy in time for an already delayed departure, those arrangements required the cancellation of another Carnival cruise.

"Carnival Conquest’s next cruise, departing May 27 from Miami has been cancelled and that ship will be deployed to Grand Turk to transport Freedom guests back to Port Canaveral," the company explained. "Carnival Conquest will arrive to Grand Turk on Saturday, May 28 and guests aboard Carnival Freedom will transfer to Carnival Conquest for the voyage back to Port Canaveral, arriving on Monday, May 30."

Carnival Freedom's next scheduled cruise, originally planned for Saturday, has also been cancelled.

Repairs are set to begin on the ship's funnel after all passengers are off the ship.

The statement closed, noting, "Carnival apologized to all those guests who are impacted and offered special thanks to the crew who handled the situation on the ship effectively and according to safety protocols."

It remains unclear what caused the fire.

Ree Hines is a freelance writer and editor who covers pop culture, lifestyle stories and trending news. She’s also a soul-music loving, coffee-obsessed member of both Team Cat and Team Dog. Ree lives in Tampa, Florida, and is a regular contributor to TODAY.com.

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Disney’s new cruise ship will have ‘Heroes and Villains’ theme

(Gray News) – Disney Cruise Line announced details about its next ship Wednesday, the Disney Destiny.

Inspired by the dynamic duality of every great Disney story where opposing forces of light and dark drive characters to rise to their purpose, the design theme of the new ship will be “Heroes and Villains.”

Guests on board the Disney Destiny will encounter heroes and villains drawn from Disney stories, characters and theme park attractions, and will be able to “embrace their own calling.”

“The Disney Destiny will celebrate our most legendary Disney stories and characters, bringing them to life in new and exciting ways exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests,” said Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager.

The company also unveiled the filigree artwork for the bow of the Disney Destiny, featuring Minnie Mouse “striking a valiant pose in a heroic ensemble, her cape waving majestically in the sea breeze as she boldly leads guests toward their vacation destinies.”

“As we continue to expand our fleet, the Disney Destiny will further strengthen our position as a leader in family cruising as we offer even more ways for families to experience Disney magic and world-class service at sea,” Siskie added.

The Disney Destiny is scheduled for delivery in 2025 as part of a multi-year expansion of the Disney Cruise Line fleet.

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Passengers aboard Carnival cruise ship that caught fire return to Port Canaveral

Cruise line sends separate ship to bring passengers back to florida.

Mark Lehman , Reporter

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Passengers of a Carnival cruise ship that caught fire last week returned Monday to Port Canaveral on a different ship.

The Carnival Freedom was docked Thursday in Grand Turk when flames erupted from the smokestack, according to the cruise line.

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No one was injured in the fire, which caused heavy damage to the ship’s funnel.

The Carnival Conquest was sent to retrieve the passengers aboard Freedom, which was evacuated after the fire.

Matt Lupoli, Carnival Cruise Line’s senior manager of public relations, released a statement on Thursday.

“Carnival Freedom’s emergency response team quickly activated and extinguished a fire inside the ship’s funnel while the ship was in Grand Turk,” Lupoli said. “All guests and crew are safe, and the ship’s guests were cleared by local authorities to go ashore. We continue to assess the situation. Carnival Freedom left Port Canaveral on Monday on a five-day cruise.”

Pictures posted last week on Twitter show smoke and flames coming from the right fin of Freedom’s smokestack.

The ship was due to return to Port Canaveral on Saturday.

On Friday, Carnival said the May 28, June 2 and June 6 departures of the Carnival Freedom have been canceled.

After bringing passengers to Port Canaveral, Carnival Conquest will return to Miami and its departure will be delayed by one day to May 31, the cruise line said.

Carnival is giving passengers a $100 onboard credit, extending the beverage and Wi-Fi packages for those who bought them, and giving everyone a 50% future cruise credit. The company says it will also waive additional port parking fees and reimburse for independent air expenses up to $200 per person.

HAPPENING NOW: The Carnival Conquest is docking at Port Canaveral. Onboard are thousands of passengers who were on the Carnival Freedom when the ship’s funnel caught fire. pic.twitter.com/yGWaKhijfA — Mark Lehman (@MarkLehman6) May 30, 2022

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Where are the best spots to watch the fireworks on the Wish?

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• Start date Nov 14, 2022

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• Nov 14, 2022

Just curious what are some of the best spots to watch the fireworks on the wish? Thanks in advance for the help!  

My advice is the same for all the ships. The deck above the pool deck will have the best view of the fireworks.  

Deck above the pool deck and if facing the front of the ship stand on the left hand side of that deck. - this allows you to see the pirate show down below from up above and a clear shot of the fireworks as well. This strategy has worked for us on Dream, Magic, Fantasy and Wish. (Haven't sailed Wonder so can't say for sure)  

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• Nov 17, 2022

Clarkson U said: Deck above the pool deck and if facing the front of the ship stand on the left hand side of that deck. - this allows you to see the pirate show down below from up above and a clear shot of the fireworks as well. This strategy has worked for us on Dream, Magic, Fantasy and Wish. (Haven't sailed Wonder so can't say for sure) Click to expand...

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Flying Fish said: This is absolutely the best place. Sometimes it's a fight for these spots, but they are worth it. Click to expand...

Deck above the pool deck is best, but those spots are limited and people will camp out in them ridiculously early. View from the pool deck is just fine if you're on the port side (left side if you're facing the screen), or even in the middle. They're in the sky so not much to block your view. The stage setup on the Wish makes it easier to see the show from the lower pool deck as well, IMO  

• Nov 18, 2022

My spouse would tell you that the best spot was from his starboard side stateroom verandah (he has no interest in the Pirate festivities).  

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I think where you want to be is on the starboard side -under the clear section of the aqua mouse.  

TigerLaw said: I think where you want to be is on the starboard side -under the clear section of the aqua mouse. Click to expand...

TikiRob said: I think @Clarkson U is saying the opposite. The port side is the left hand side when facing the front of the ship, no? I suppose if you are on the starboard side you won't be blocked by the AquaMouse, though you'll be looking back and forth to see the stage from there. Click to expand...

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Massive Cruise Ship Catches Fire With Passengers Onboard

A terrifying situation infolded recently involving a major cruise ship.

In a shocking turn of events, a Carnival Cruise Ship has caught on fire. See the post below shared by That Panda Guy (@SantaPanda39):

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Carnival cruise on fire sheesh #carnivalfreedom #shiponfire #shipdown pic.twitter.com/n00l0HaFUV — That Panda Guy (@SantaPanda39) May 26, 2022

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Carnival cruise on fire videos #carnivalfreedom pic.twitter.com/7rFYJ3NESb — That Panda Guy (@SantaPanda39) May 26, 2022

Looking at the back of the ship, we can see that this specific ship is the Carnival Freedom, an older ship in the lineup of Carnival Cruise Ships. At this time we are unsure how the fire started or if the situation was resolved. We also do not know if any injuries were reported. We will update the story as more information comes out.

More information on the Carnival Freedom :

CARNIVAL FREEDOM®

Carnival Freedom has a message for you, and its “feel free to have fun!” Explore the ship and you’ll find food options galore, starting with two dining rooms, but definitely extending outdoors — there’s mouth-watering Guy Fieri burgers at Guy’s Burger Joint ™ , plus the greatest tacos and burritos this side of the pier at BlueIguana Cantina ™ . For delicious, but quick and easy, selections from the sea, get your chopsticks around all the good stuff at Bonsai Sushi Express ™ . For every great food spot, there’s a great place to enjoy drinks, too, from the toe-tapping Scott’s Piano Bar to the always-hoppin’ 70’s Nightclub. For the thirsty, libation hotspots include Alchemy Bar ® and the 50-yard-line of fun itself, SkyBox ™ Sports Bar. Everybody’s favorite outdoor seaside bar is here… whether yours is the RedFrog Rum Bar ® or BlueIguana Tequila Bar ™ . (Or hey, make it both!) The rum bar’s older brother, RedFrog Pub ® , features drinks, live music and traditional pub games. Topping off adult-time is Serenity — adult-only, of course — the retreat where total relaxation is not only encouraged, but pretty much required.

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Carnival cruise ship catches fire in Grand Turk

A Carnival cruise ship caught fire as it was docked in Grand Turk on Thursday morning, officials said. 

The fire, which broke out in the Carnival Freedom ship's funnel, was quickly extinguished as the ship was in Grand Turk, the capital island of the Turks and Caicos archipelago southeast of the Bahamas, a Carnival spokesperson said Thursday morning.

"All guests and crew are safe, and the ship’s guests were cleared by local authorities to go ashore. We continue to assess the situation," a spokesperson said in a statement about the fire at around 8:45 a.m. ET.

Just before 11 a.m., passengers were still on shore at Grand Turk.

The ship had left Port Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida, on Monday for a five-day cruise, officials said.

It's not yet clear what caused the fire.

According to the marine tracking site CruiseMapper , the ship, which was built in 2007, is 948 feet long and can accommodate over 3,500 passengers. 

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New Disney Destiny Cruise Will Launch in 2025, Inspired by ‘Dynamic Duality’ of Heroes and Villains

“[It] will celebrate our most legendary Disney stories and characters, bringing them to life in new and exciting ways...,” said Disney Cruise Line's senior VP

Disney fans will soon get to set sail with some of the brand’s beloved characters on a new cruise.

Disney Cruise Line has announced new details about its latest ship being constructed, Disney Destiny — described as full of “legends and lore” — which is set to launch in 2025.

The brand said that the ship’s design theme will be “Heroes and Villains,” and will be inspired by different “Disney stories, characters and theme park attractions” in order to “empower guests to embrace their own calling” while on the voyage, according to a press release. 

“The Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering teams were inspired by the dynamic duality of every great Disney story, where opposing forces of light and dark drive characters to rise to their purpose, when developing the Disney Destiny,” the press release said.

People aboard the cruise will be able to meet and interact with characters from The Lion King , Hercules and One Hundred and One Dalmatians and other Pixar and Marvel movies— some of whom were present in Disney Parks' new video introducing the ship.

The video features Captain Minnie as she searches the ship for a Disney Destiny commemorative coin, and she comes across Disney villains Scar and Cruella de Vil. Captain Minnie eventually finds the ship’s commemorative coin with Hades, and Hercules helps her to get it back. 

The storyline of the video hints at some of the “spaces, experiences and entertainment” guests can expect while setting sail on Disney Destiny.

“The Disney Destiny will celebrate our most legendary Disney stories and characters, bringing them to life in new and exciting ways exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests,” said Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Cruise Line in a press release.

She continued, “As we continue to expand our fleet, the Disney Destiny will further strengthen our position as a leader in family cruising as we offer even more ways for families to experience Disney magic and world-class service at sea.”

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Disney also revealed its commemorative coin for the voyage, which depicts Minnie Mouse “striking a valiant pose” while wearing a cape “waving majestically in the sea breeze” as she leads the ship. The same filigree artwork will be featured on the bow of the Disney Destiny.

The ship is slowly coming together, having celebrated a new construction milestone on Wednesday with a keel laying ceremony, which is a formal recognition of the start of a ship's construction, at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.

The ship is part of a multi-year expansion of Disney Cruise Line’s fleet, which also includes Disney Wish and Disney Treasure. 

Disney Cruise Line offering worldwide adventures to Europe, Alaska, Bahamas in summer 2025

Disney Cruise Line has released its itineraries for summer 2025, and it's a mix of fan-favorites destinations plus exciting new adventures.

Options include tropical getaways to The Bahamas and Caribbean from Florida, adventures in Alaska and, for the first time ever, European sailings to the Mediterranean and Northern Europe onboard the Disney Fantasy.

Here's a quick look at where the Disney Cruise Line ships are sailing:

• The Disney Fantasy is marking its inaugural season in Europe, with destinations including Barcelona, Rome and Greece
• The Disney Wonder will embark on trips to Alaska from Vancouver, Canada
• The Disney Treasure, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, will follow its inaugural season with itineraries from Port Canaveral to the Eastern and Western Caribbean
• The Disney Magic will homeport in Port Canaveral for the first time since summer 2016, taking guests on sailings to The Bahamas and both of Disney's island destinations
• Both the Disney Magic and the Disney Dream will take guests to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, the one-of-a-kind retreat on the island of Eleuthera
• The Disney Wish will also sail from Port Canaveral, offering sailings to Nassau and the beloved beaches of Disney Castaway Cay

Itineraries, experiences and offerings are subject to change.

To learn more about Disney Cruise Line, visit disneycruise.com .

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