Mariah Carey christens Disney Fantasy

Mariah Carey joins Walt Disney Company President and
CEO Robert A. Iger (right), Walt Disney Parks and
Resorts Chairman Thomas O. Staggs and Mickey Mouse
 for the christening of the newest ship.
Photo by Matt Stroshane/Disney, photographer

Mariah Carey christened the latest Disney Cruise ship in a star-studded event Thursday night at a Manhattan Cruise Terminal, according to a news release.

Named godmother of the Disney Fantasy, Carey led the audience in a countdown that triggered a 6-foot bottle of champagne to erupt and shower onlookers with confetti and streamers as her husband, entertainer Nick Cannon, and Minnie Mouse broke a real bottle of champagne against the side of the ship.

An hour-long show with performances by Jerry Seinfeld, Neil Patrick Harris and Heather Headley preceded the christening.

"The Disney Fantasy is a spectacular addition to our fleet and builds on the creativity, innovation and artistry that are hallmarks of the Disney Cruise Line," Walt Disney Company President and CEO Bob Iger said in a statement.

The Disney Fantasy is the fourth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, joining Disney Magic (maiden voyage in 1998), Disney Wonder (maiden voyage in 1999) and Disney Dream (maiden voyage in 2011).