CARNIVAL DREAM NAMES

Marcia Gay Harden

Godmother of the Carnival Dream

Marcia Gay Harden

Marcia Gay Harden

The CARNIVAL DREAM is the newest and largest ship in the CARNIVAL fleet. It’s home port will be Port Canaveral, Florida. Here is a link to Marcia Gay Harden’s bio http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcia_Gay_Harden

 In celebration of the launch of its newest, largest and most family-friendly “Fun Ship” ever, Carnival Cruise Lines announces that Academy Award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden will serve as godmother of the new Carnival Dream and will unveil the world’s largest children’s book in New York City today, along with a major, multi-year partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

New Yorker and mother of three, Harden will officially name the new ship when it makes its North American debut in New York on November 12, 2009. In honor of Carnival Dream’s much-anticipated arrival, the Tony Award-winning actress will unveil Carnival’s Big Book of Dreams – measuring 15.5 feet high by 20 feet wide – in New York City’s Rockefeller Center today and will conduct a special reading of the larger-than-life story to dozens of schoolchildren. Inspired by the imaginative dreams of children who sailed on Carnival Cruise Lines this spring, “The Dream Plucker of Perrysport” tells the tale of a group of young friends who find themselves on a unique adventure after they encounter a furry orange monster in a quest to remember their dreams. The book will remain on display at Rockefeller Center November 6 and 7 as part of a series of free, activity-filled Carnival “Dream Big” events for the whole family.

“As a mother and actress driven by the idea of dreaming big, I’m honored to take on this new role as godmother of Carnival’s largest-ever ship and to help bring the Big Book of Dreams to life for local children,” said Marcia Gay Harden. “I’m also inspired by Carnival’s dedication to support and encourage all kids to dream big through its partnership with St. Jude.”

During the three-year partnership with St. Jude, Carnival Cruise Lines’ goal is to raise $3 million to help achieve the hospital’s mission of finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. To support the hospital, under the theme “Care to Play,” Carnival is creating a number of fun, interactive on-board fundraising activities that will involve guest participation. Carnival will also donate hundreds of kid-sized copies of “The Dream Plucker of Perrysport” to the hospital.

“We’re excited to have a dream-worthy lineup of activities to celebrate the launch of the Carnival Dream, including the talented Marcia Gay Harden as godmother, and to bring kid’s dreams to life in the biggest children’s book ever,” said Carnival President and CEO Gerry Cahill. “We are also very proud and honored to work with St. Jude to further support its wonderful work and inspire the children and families of St. Jude to never lose sight of their dreams.”

“We are so fortunate to work with compassionate companies like Carnival,” said Richard C. Shadyac Jr., Chief Executive Officer of ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude. “Every dollar donated by Carnival and its guests through the Care to Play fundraising activities will help St. Jude continue its efforts in finding the cures and providing the treatments that will save children’s lives. On behalf of everyone at St. Jude, thank you.”

To learn more about Carnival Dream and the Carnival Book of Dreams, visit www.BigBookofDreams.com.

About Carnival Dream

Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest and largest ship, the 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, is a new class of vessel for the line and ushers in an exciting new era in “Fun Ship” cruising. On September 21, the Dream began its inaugural voyages in Europe and will make its North American debut in New York on Thursday, November 12. The 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream offers a host of innovations including more than 19,000 square feet of space dedicated to children and families, as well as an expansive WaterWorks aqua park featuring the longest water slide at sea. The ship also offers a stunning indoor/outdoor café and entertainment venue called Ocean Plaza, a two-level Serenity adults-only retreat, a wrap-around promenade encircling the ship and a 23,750-square-foot health spa.

About Carnival Cruise Lines

Carnival Cruise Lines, a unit of Carnival corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the largest and most popular cruise line in the world, with 22 “Fun Ships” operating voyages ranging from three to 16 days in length to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Panama Canal, Canada, New England, Europe and Bermuda. In addition to the recent delivery of the Carnival Dream, the line has one new ship on order, the Carnival Magic, which is scheduled for delivery in 2011. For additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent, call 800-CARNIVAL or visit www.carnival.com.

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org.

SOURCE Carnival Cruise Lines

Watch as Carnival Cruise Lines CEO and President, Gerry Cahill, Along with Carnival Senior Cruise Director, John Heald, try out the new water slides on the brand new Carnival Dream.

John Heald and I will be racing down these same water slides while on the Carnival Dream for Bloggers Cruise 3. The cruise will leave Port Canaveral on December 3, 2009. So if you want to see the BIGGEST onboard tidal wave you better call a make your reservation NOW. My Carnival Personal Vacation Planner (PVP) Armando Anton will be glad to assist you. 1-800-819-3902 Ext. 85892. Let him know BIG ED sent you.  

Carnival’s President and CEO Gerry Cahill and Senior Cruise Director John Heald

Gerry Cahill and John Heald coming down the slide

And the winner is.

Carnival’s President and CEO Gerry Cahill and Senior Cruise Director John Heald couldn’t wait for the Carnival Dream’s inaugural cruise to check out the ship’s spectacular new WaterWorks aqua park.

During a special three-day repositioning cruise from Trieste to Rome (Civitavecchia) this weekend, Cahill and Heald spent an afternoon “test riding” every slide in the expansive facility – from the DrainPipe featuring a unique funnel-style design to the 303-foot-long Twister water slide, the longest in cruising.  The highlight of the day was a race down the 82-foot-long dual-lane racing slide, which Heald was declared the winner. 

It was all in good fun and an excellent way to showcase the many innovative facilities and features of the spectacular 130,000-ton “Fun Ship,” the largest in the Carnival fleet which embarked on its maiden voyage earlier today.  

Carnival Dream will operate a series of 12-day European voyages from Rome (Civitavecchia) through October then reposition to New York for a pair of eight-day Caribbean voyages.  The ship will then reposition to Port Canaveral for a special nine-day before launching year-round seven-day Caribbean service Dec. 12.

Carnival Dream

Here is a link to the Carnival Dream webcam.

http://www.infocruise.it/infoCarnival/ShipInfo.asp?name=Dream&channel=2

Only 114 days to the Fourth John Heald’s   Bloggers Cruise on the CARNIVAL DREAM. The Evil Crew will meet at FISHLIPS in Port Canaveral on December 2, 2009 to have a pre-cruise party. We will board the CARNIVAL DREAM on the 3rd for what will be the best 9 day cruise ever. So if your not booked you better get-a-booking and make your reservation. I hope to see you all there.

Myleene Klass is the Godmother of the Carnival Splendor. Is it possible that Susan Boyle could be named Godmother of the new Carnival Dream . Susan Boyle singing “I Dreamed a Dream” would be just perfect for the Carnival Dream’s Godmother to sing at the ships Christening. 

SUSAN BOYLE

To all my dear friends on the Evil Krewe

Heidi and I are so grateful for the beautiful words of kindness that you have written to us.
Kye is beautiful and she looks forward to meeting all her aunts and uncles.

Love always
J, H and K

Here’s Wishing a Happy Mothers Day to all the Mothers in the Evil Krewe.

I would also like to Wish our Mother to be a Happy Mothers Day.

Heidi Heald

 

I think Carnival just found their Godmother for the Carnival Dream. Just click on the black screen when it appears to see the video. What do you think?