THANK YOU!!! Oh, I MISS cruising! We have went on
Royal Caribbean, but I certainly miss Disney cruising!!! BTW - How in the WORLD did I miss the Flying Dutchman??? Was it there in 9/2005?
From
www.allearsnet.com:
Starting in early
July 2006, guests sailing on a
Disney Cruise Line vacation will discover a 175-foot ghost ship anchored at
Castaway Cay. The ship is the Flying Dutchman, which makes its silver screen debut on July 7 in Disneys Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Mans Chest. The Flying Dutchmans commander is the legendary Davy Jones, who serves as nemesis to the infamous pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow, in the upcoming film.
The Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise is extremely popular, and having the Flying Dutchman ship at Castaway Cay is something truly unique that only
Disney Cruise Line could offer guests, said Disney Cruise Line President Tom McAlpin.
The intricate film prop is unlike any other pirate ship with ragged sails and a barnacle-encrusted bow, the ship looks like it was raised off the ocean floor to haunt the open seas for eternity. The Flying Dutchman will provide a scenic photo backdrop, and guests renting boats on the island will be able to get an up-close look at the ghost ship.
While visiting Castaway Cay, guests should also be on the lookout for the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow. With the Flying Dutchman lurking just off the shore, the eccentric captain may be spotted around the island. Guests are encouraged to approach the hero and hear his tales about adventure on the high seas. The charming pirate graciously accepts requests for portraits and autographsif guests can manage to track him down.