Another 12 months, one other Disney cruise ship. While Disney Cruise Line simply launched a brand new liner final December, the Disney Treasure, it is already unveiling particulars about one other ship setting sail in November: the Disney Destiny.
The Destiny — which can little question have lots of new know-how packed onboard — has a heavy heroes and villains theme all through, in keeping with particulars revealed this week. And it appears the ship will function quite a lot of Marvel superheroes.
Here’s what we all know to this point about Disney’s subsequent cruise ship. If you are in search of all the pieces new coming to Disneyland and Disney World, take a look at CNET’s information right here.
Black Panther: hero statue
The bronze sculpture within the Grand Hall, which is normally a Disney princess, like on the Disney Wish, or Mickey Mouse on the older ships, will this time be the Black Panther from the MCU, T’Challa.
The Grand Hall will function “a wide ranging chandelier impressed by the meteorite that introduced vibranium to Wakanda,” in keeping with Disney Destiny principal inside designer Beth Burkhardt.
There may even be lighting all through the corridor that adjustments colour and tone at any time when a hero or villain enters the world to fulfill with friends.
Doctor Strange lounge
Concept artwork of the Sanctum lounge with Doctor Strange impressed decor.
A second Marvel character onboard the ship is Doctor Strange, who shall be represented by a lounge themed after his Manhattan house, the New York Sanctum.
The Sanctum lounge will function particulars from the Chamber of Relics, suspended spell books and a window behind the bar that appears identical to the one in Doctor Strange’s sanctum.
It’ll function loads of interactive components, and can give Disney’s Imagineers an opportunity to shine, very similar to they did within the Disney Treasure’s onboard Haunted Mansion lounge (of which there may even be a reproduction on the Destiny). This will little question be the place we see the intersection of know-how and leisure.
So what do we all know to this point? One drink is named the Vapors of Valtorr, and one other shall be served in an upside-down martini glass.
Pirates of the Caribbean bar
Themed across the basic Disneyland trip quite than the flicks, this lounge will make it really feel such as you’re again within the piratey days of outdated — full with treasure, rum bottles, these well-known jail keys and drinks served immediately from large wood barrels.
More to return on this one, nevertheless it’ll be one other alternative for Disney’s Imagineers to showcase the newest in tech, engineering and phantasm magic.
Spider-Man: stern of the ship
A 3rd MCU character utilized in theming on the ship is Spider-Man, who would be the character on the strict of the Disney Destiny.
Multiple Spider-Bots, robotic spiders created by Peter Parker, may even be put in on the ship in statue type for passengers to search out, and a few will function nautical costumes and equipment.
Disney Destiny: villainous experiences
Red and leopard print adorn the De Vil lounge.
Loki, The God of Mischief (and god of time?) shall be wandering round, as will Dr. Facilier from The Princess and the Frog. You’ll have the ability to discuss and take pictures with each villains within the Grand Hall and different areas. The Grand Hall lighting will shift to their colour themes at any time when they’re current: inexperienced for Loki and sure purple for Dr. Facilier.
Maleficent, the villain from Sleeping Beauty, shall be within the Saga lounge on the ship so that you can work together with, whereas Cruella de Vil of 101 Dalmatians could have her very personal piano lounge. De Vil’s lounge is styled after the Regency Era in outdated Hollywood, and options specialty cocktails just like the Fashionista (strawberry and banana infused tequila) and such snacks as strawberry-shortcake popcorn.
Cruella herself shall be internet hosting a runway present in her lounge, the place she’ll dole out vogue recommendation for her patrons and host a singalong with new, extra flattering, lyrics set to her eponymous music.
The Incredibles: candy store
Some of the candy treats obtainable within the Incredibles-themed Edna Á La Mode Sweets store.
Firmly again within the heroes class is a candy store themed after Edna Mode, the superhero costume designer from Pixar’s The Incredibles. Edna Á La Mode Sweets appears identical to the designer’s lab from the Auntie Edna Pixar brief, full with a sculpture of her adventures whereas babysitting Jack-Jack.
The candy store will function a double-chocolate fudge cake with chocolate mousse, named after Mr Incredible, in addition to handmade gelato, ice cream, candies, popsicles, chocolate and Jack-Jack’s cookie num-nums.
Lion King restaurant
The Slimy Yet Satisfying drink served within the Lion King restaurant.
Disney Cruise Line has gone with a Lion King motif for its dinner and a present restaurant, Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King.
The home windows overlook the savanna, “lilting flutes” and “earthly drums” play within the background, characters are carved onto the partitions, there are stay performances of the songs from The Lion King and you will be consuming African-inspired delicacies.
“When you step into this area, you are reworked into the Pride Lands,” present director Paul Bryant mentioned this week. “We actually needed to lean into the authenticity of the musicians and their devices.”
Even the drinks have enjoyable Lion King impressed names: One drink for adults is named “Can You Feel the Rum Tonight?” and one other for teenagers is named “Slimy Yet Satisfying,” that includes Timon and Pumbaa’s (gummy) worms.
Hercules stage present
Concept artwork from the Disney Destiny’s Hercules stage present.
The greatest stage present onboard the Destiny will inform the story of Hercules, primarily based on Disney’s 1997 animated film, however with the music turned “somewhat extra pop,” in keeping with present director Kevin Wilson. It’ll function a brand new music, known as Shooting Star, that was lower from the unique movie.
The costumes from the present have been described as “Grecian couture,” with some that mild up.
Stateroom theming: Disney heroes
The Merida paintings from Pixar’s Brave, which shall be displayed in Merida-themed staterooms.
Disney has chosen three of its heroes to characterize via the theming of its staterooms: Hercules, Merida and Mulan. The concierge suites, in the meantime, shall be impressed by Fantasia and The Incredibles.
It appears like Big Hero Six shall be one other theme, judging by a photograph reveal of the placards that’ll be on the stateroom doorways, certainly one of which options Baymax.
How a lot does a visit on the Disney Destiny price?
You can already purchase tickets for cruises, which can depart from Fort Lauderdale for the Bahamas and Western Caribbean. Prices at the moment vary from $1,916 for an inside room for 2 folks on a 3-night cruise in September 2026, all the best way as much as $19,623 for a 1-story Royal Suite with veranda on a 4-night cruise in January 2026.
