Captain Minnie is here and she’s ready to help change the world! The Disney Cruise Line has officially launched a new initiative that puts Minnie at the forefront as a female leader to inspire with new youth programs and the funding of scholarships designed to empower girls and young women to pursue careers in the cruise industry.
Aboard The Ships
Character Greets
Captain Minnie Mouse, in her crisp new uniform with smart white trousers or skirt and a bold red jacket emblazoned with captain’s insignia, will make the rounds on all Disney ships starting in April.
Edutainment at Sea
Onboard Disney Cruise Line ships later this year, Captain Minnie Mouse will appear in an all-new youth activity where young captain hopefuls practice STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills in a fun maritime-themed activity. The interactive experience will be a journey of discovery, exploration and imagination that will be offered in Disney’s Oceaneer Lab aboard all Disney ships.
Children will hone their STEM and problem-solving abilities – skills that play an important role in the maritime industry – in a series of engaging, hands-on activities.
Merch
- Special line of merchandise, exclusive to the Disney fleet including apparel and gifts touting “You Can Call Me Captain.” A brand-new Captain Minnie Mouse plush will be introduced this summer.
- PANDORA Jewelry charm, available for purchase exclusively onboard.
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Captain Minnie Mouse makeover available exclusively on Disney ships.
Programs for Locals
Minnie Greet Events
As part of a commitment to encourage future generations to pursue careers in the maritime industry, Captain Minnie Mouse will visit children in some of Disney Cruise Line’s homeports and ports of call.
Children will have an opportunity to meet Captain Minnie Mouse and be inspired by her “can do” qualities and ability to tackle any goal she sets her mind to.
As part of these local community visits, Captain Minnie Mouse will be accompanied by a female Disney Cruise Line officer or crew member to showcase their roles in the maritime industry and raise awareness about career choices for women aboard a cruise ship.
Maritime Scholarships
In 2019, Disney Cruise Line will sponsor four scholarships at the LJM Maritime Academy in The Bahamas for female cadets who aspire to be ship captains and shipboard leaders. The scholarships, one for each of the ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, will include tuition to the three-year program. The scholarships will include two years of study at the academy and one year of service aboard a Disney ship.
See it for Yourself
To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact a travel agent.
