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Float Out Disney Fantasy - Meyer Werft





It was on this day, January 20, 2012, that Meyer Werft Shipbuilder in Papenburg, Germany, transfers the fourth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Fantasy, to Disney Cruise Line.



The momentous event marked by Meyer Werft lowering their flag, whist the Disney Fantasy ever so majestically raises her flag, signifying the transfer of ownership to Disney Cruise Line.

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