I can't wait to bring dem babies here!' Mariah Carey struggles to hide her delight as she christens new Disney cruise ship

I can't wait to bring dem babies here!' Mariah Carey struggled to hide her delight as she christened thenew Disney cruise ship Fantasy in New York last night

As the mother of twin babies, Mariah Carey must have a new-found appreciation for everything Disney.

Last night, the singer struggled to hide her delight as she christened the new Disney cruise ship Fantasy at a star-studded ceremony in New York, promising to bring her children Moroccan and Monroe back to the vessel for some animated fun.

The singer - who had a hit with a song of the same name as the ship back in 1995 - joined a host of stars including Jerry Seinfeld, Neil Patrick Harris and, of course, Mickey Mouse for the launch at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal.

The incredible 4,000-passenger Disney Fantasy after being finished in Germany

Carey, who brought her husband Nick Cannon to the event with her, launched the vessel, declaring: 'I christen thee Disney Fantasy. May God bless this ship and all who sail on it.'

She added: 'I'm going to love bringing my new babies here.'

The ceremony was held inside the ship's atrium with a larger-than-life bottle of Champagne that sprayed the room with shiny confetti while Cannon stood on deck with a real bottle in the company of Minnie Mouse.

Disney's CEO Bob Iger and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs were also present.

'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,' said Iger. 

'Like her sister ship, the Dream, the Fantasy will connect guests to iconic Disney characters and storytelling, creating unforgettable, one-of-a-kind vacation experiences for the entire family.'

The 4,000-passenger, 14-deck ship arrived in New York on Tuesday after travelling nearly 3,800 miles across the Atlantic Ocean from Bremerhaven, Germany.

The ship, which was built in Papenburg, will sail on seven-night Caribbean cruises starting on March 31 from Port Canaveral, Florida.

It is the fourth to join the Disney Cruise Line fleet, and with its distinctive mouse ears logo, is nearly identical to the Disney Dream, which launched a year ago.