Captain Tom Forberg holds a special place in Disney Cruise Line history.   Joining Disney Cruise Line in 1995, he holds the distinction of being the very first Crew Member hired in a shipboard role. "Captain Tom is a passionate professional who enjoys great recognition from his repeat passengers. He is admired by his crew, peers and shoreside partners," said Tom Wolber, Disney Cruise Line's Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.   Before coming aboard with Disney, Captain Tom...  [more]

For Patrick Albert, having more than 3,000 guests over for dinner is all in a day's work.  As an Executive Chef for Disney Cruise Line, Patrick is responsible for each dish that is served in the four formal dining rooms onboard.  He also oversees the food preparation at the quick service stations on Deck 9.     "I love what I do," said Patrick.  "The ambiance of the ships and getting to work with such diverse people makes every day exciting."    Patrick's team is made up of chefs from 42 n...  [more]

Guenter Schmid, Manager Island Operations, was announced as a recipient of the 2008 Environmental Excellence Awards.  Guenter was nominated by his peers and selected by a panel of environemental leaders. Managing the daily operations of Castaway Cay is no small feat, and overseeing the waste management practices on a Bahamian island bring with is some understandable challenges.  With no recycling plant in close proximity, Guenter works to focus his team on reducing waste and reusing discarded...  [more]