disney announced the development of the two new ships in 2007. after plans had been finalized, construction began on march 2, 2009 with a special ceremony: the trademark disney scrolls that reside on the bows of both the disney dream and the disney fantasy were cut from steel. both the disney dream and the disney fantasy were constructed by meyer werft in papenburg, germany. meyer werft is an upscale ship construction company, known for its precise attention to detail. disney dream was complete in early 2011, followed by disney fantasy in early 2012. joe lanzisero and bruce vaughn, the two disney imagineers responsible for the idea, were accompanied by many others in the development of the coaster. disney dream launched on its maiden voyage on january 19, 2011 from port canaveral in florida. the disney fantasy was introduced the in march the following year. it continues to run.