German market leader AIDA Cruises

Papenburg, 16 April 2007 - On 16 April 200 MEYER WERFT delivered the 69,200-gt cruise ship AIDAdiva to the Owner AIDA Cruises in the German port of Emden.

The AIDAdiva is the first ship out of a series of four the Papenburg shipyard is building for AIDA Cruises. On this ship which is tailored to

meet the taste of German passengers comfortable interiors are

combined with state-of-the-art technical outfitting.

Along with its new design, the luxury liner offers the passengers numerous specialities and a great deal of convenience: Some 65 per cent of the cabins are outside cabins, most of them having their own balconies.

Both safety and entertainment meet the latest technical standards ensured by the diesel-electric propulsion system, interactive communication systems and sophisticated stage technology.

Upon delivery to the Owner, the AIDAdiva will leave the port of Emden for Hamburg, where she will be named on 20 April 2007 by Maria Galleski who won a special casting that was held in Hamburg. The naming ceremony will be the highlight of an impressive light show in the port of Hamburg.

AIDAdiva's first cruise will be to Palma de Mallorca, starting from Hamburg on 30 April 2007.

Papenburg, 17 March 2007 - The first of 72 blocks of the new 122,000-gt passenger cruise vessel Celebrity Solstice for Celebrity Cruises (Miami, USA) was laid in the roofed-over building dock II at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg (Germany).

Dan Hanrahan (President), Harri Kulovaara (Executive Vice President Maritime & Newbuilding) and Project Director Jarmo Laakso of Celebrity Cruises put the "lucky coins" on the keel blocks before the first block of the new ship was put in position by the yard´s 800-ton crane. The first block weighs more than 430 tons, is 16 m long, 36.8 m wide and approx. 8 m high. MEYER WERFT was represented by its managing directors, Bernard Meyer and Lambert Kruse, and by Project Manager Uwe Wulff.

The vessel will have a length overall of 315 m and a breadth of 36.8 m. The speed will be more than 24 knots and she will be able to accommodate more than 2,850 passengers in 1,425 cabins.

The new ship will have another two sister ships, the Celebrity Equinox and the Celebrity Eclipse. The Celebrity Solstice will feature plenty of technical innovations especially in the field of new energy saving solutions and will be built in compliance with the latest stability rules which will take effect in 2009.

The newbuilding is scheduled for delivery to the owner Celebrity Cruises in October 2008.

Papenburg, 10 March 2007 - At MEYER WERFT the keel was laid today of AIDAbella, the second club ship out of a series of 4 for AIDA Cruises.

The traditional lucky penny was placed under the first of a total of 55 blocks, which weighs approx. 450 tons, is 32.2 m wide, 6.90 m high and 16 m long. The ship is being built under the yard number S. 666.

The AIDAbella is due for delivery in the spring of 2008. She will be followed by ship number 3 in 2009 and number 4 in 2010.

The ship's tonnage is 68,500 gt. She will be able to accommodate a total of 2,050 passengers.

Papenburg, 2 March 2007 - In the afternoon of 10 March 2007 the 68,500-gt club ship AIDAdiva will leave MEYER WERFT for the North Sea. The Ems barrier will be operating to support the passage down the river. The ship left the building dock as early as on 4 March 2007.

In the following please find the estimated time schedule which may change on short notice depending on the wind and weather conditions:

This schedule is subject to wind and weather conditions. Rescheduling may occur!

The ship's departure and passage of the Papenburg lock will be broadcast live on the Internet. Go to the web cam on www.meyerwerft.de.

Tours of the yard can be booked either on the yard premises on Sunday, or beforehand by phone on +49-4961-83960.

As usual, the Emden Pilot Association will be in charge of the passage. The AIDAdiva will pass the river Ems towards the North Sea backwards, assisted by two tugs, since this type of conveyance has proven its worth.

MEYER WERFT is busy working on the next ship, the "Norwegian Gem" for Norwegian Cruise Line. She is due to leave Papenburg in the autumn this year. The next newbuilding in building dock I will be the second ship for AIDA Cruises, the AIDAbella, due to leave the yard in the spring of 2008.

Upon completion of various tests the first club ship for AIDA Cruises, the AIDAdiva, will leave MEYER WERFT's building dock on Sunday, 4 March 2007.

Undocking will begin around 6.00 a.m. The ship will be berthed alongside the yard's pier around 5.30 p.m, with various tests and trials being performed in the harbour in between.

This schedule may change due to weather conditions!

The AIDAdiva will finally leave Papenburg for the trial harbour Emden on 10 March 2007.

If you want to learn more details about this newbuilding, please go to "Ships/Cruise Liners/AIDA Cruises" on our website. On www.meyerwerft.de you can also watch the manoeuvre live on our webcam.

BURBANK, Calif., (February 22, 2007) - The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) plans to expand its successful cruise business by adding two new ocean liners, President and CEO Bob Iger announced today. Scheduled to launch in 2011 and 2012, the ships will more than double the passenger capacity for Disney Cruise Line to meet the sustained demand for Disney's family cruise vacations.

The company signed a letter of intent with Meyer Werft shipyard, based in Papenburg, Germany, to negotiate a contract to build the 122,000-ton new cruise liners, which will be two decks taller than the existing 83,000-ton ships, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder. Each ship will have 1,250 staterooms. Specific design plans and itineraries for the yet-unnamed ships are still in development and will be unveiled at a later date.

"Since our maiden voyage in 1998, Disney Cruise Line has been a huge success for our guests and for our shareholders alike," Iger said. "It has brought our unparalleled family vacation experience to the high seas, and has also generated high margins and double digit returns on invested capital. We're excited to announce the expansion of our fleet, which is a logical next step in what is a real growth business for us."

Disney Cruise Line established the family market within the cruise industry when the business launched in 1998. The first two ships were purpose built for families to reconnect and recharge while creating vacation memories that will last a lifetime. From a theater featuring live musical spectaculars to a luxurious spa for adults and nearly an entire deck dedicated to children's activities, the ships offer something for every member of the family. Disney Cruise Line continues to grow by attracting passengers who say they would not have cruised if it hadn't been for the Disney brand.

"Focusing on families has been smart business for us," said Jay Rasulo, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. "More than 95 percent of Disney Cruise Line guests rate their cruise experience as excellent or very good. Families know they can trust us to provide a quality, immersive Disney experience. As a result, Disney Cruise Line continually sets sail with the highest load factors in the industry of nearly 150 percent."

Similar to the original Disney Cruise Line ships, the new ships will be a modern interpretation of classic ocean liners of the 1930s. Disney Imagineers drew their inspiration from the original trans-Atlantic ships that featured a dramatic black hull with two funnels and porthole windows. The profile of the ships, with its gentle curves at the stern combined with sleek angles at the bow, are reminiscent of the art deco designs of the era. To add whimsy to the classic design, the Disney ships have the same exterior color palette as Mickey Mouse with black, white, red and yellow. The new ships will feature elegant, detailed Disney scrollwork at the bow and will evoke images of the glamour of the golden age of cruising.

Tom McAlpin, the President of Disney Cruise Line, said, "This is an exciting time for Disney Cruise Line, and we are looking forward to working with Meyer Werft to blend our innovation and creativity with their fine craftsmanship. Meyer Werft has a long tradition of building magnificent ships. We are confident that the result will be ships that take the immersive Disney family-focused cruise experience to an entirely new level."

New itineraries

Disney Cruise Line, which traditionally offers 3-, 4- and 7-night Caribbean cruises, has also enjoyed b demand for new itineraries. Trips to the Mediterranean and to the West Coast have recently set booking records within the company and booked 30-50 percent faster than the existing itineraries at higher prices.

"With a larger fleet, we'll have greater flexibility to offer a variety of itineraries," Rasulo said. "This is a business that our guests love, and we're pleased to give them more options to explore the world with Disney with two new ships."

To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can contact their travel agent, visit disneycruise.com or call Disney Cruise Line at (888) DCL-2500. Travel agents can call Disney Cruise Line at (888) 325-2500 or visit disneytravelagents.com.