Disney Cruise Line is revealing new details about how heroes and villains will come to life on its new Disney Destiny cruise ship, which will begin sailing from Fort Lauderdale in November.
The ship, the third in Disney’s Wish class, will offer experiences that celebrates the company’s collection of good guys and baddies—from new character interactions and dining to new shows.
The ship’s Grand Hall will be inspired by Marvel’s Black Panther and feature a statue of T’Challa.
The three-story atrium will also host character appearances, alternating between heroes and villains throughout the day. Cruella will host a fashion show, while Dr. Facilier will perform parlor tricks. Visitors might even spot Loki.
The hall will be equipped with 360-degree lighting to help the space transform for each hero and villain.
The ship will also feature new spaces that fit into the heroes and villains theme.
Disney shared concept art of Sanctum, a Doctor Strange-inspired cocktail bar that will serve cocktails, mocktails, coffee and stuffed waffles. Throughout the venue, visitors will find artifacts on display, including the Cloak of Levitation and spell books from Kamar-Taj’s library.
Edna Mode, the super suit designer from Pixar’s “Incredibles” will the inspiration behind the Disney Destiny’s sweet shop, Edna A La Mode Sweets. The shop will resemble a lab filled with high-tech gadgets, Edna’s sketches and a sculpture of Edna and Jack-Jack. The menu will include handmade gelato, ice cream, cupcakes, popsicles chocolate bars and more.
The staterooms will feature art showcasing different characters, including Hercules, Mulan and Merida.
Disney Destiny will also be home to a new “Hercules” stage show, featuring giant puppets and a new song.
The show will blend modern and classic Greek aesthetics for its set pieces and costumes. Based on the 1997 Disney animated film “Hercules,” the show will include the same music and characters. It will also feature “Shooting Star,” a song that was originally written for the movie but never made the final cut.
“Hercules” will be one of three stage shows offered on the Disney Destiny, playing alongside “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular” and “Disney Seas the Adventure.”
Disney Destiny will set sail on its maiden voyage on November 20.
