This morning, Disney Cruise Line announced that bookings for the Disney Destiny will open on September 12th! Dates and details about the ship’s maiden voyage and inaugural itineraries have also been revealed, so you can start mapping out your own epic vacations! Follow along below for more.
The Disney Destiny will sail its maiden voyage from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Nov. 20, 2025. Not only will this special four-night cruise be your first opportunity to experience all this ship has to offer, but it will also include stops at both of Disney Cruise Line’s island destinations in The Bahamas – Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point!
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Get ready to set sail on a journey where sunscreen and sunglasses are your best friends! After the grand maiden voyage, we’re kicking off an inaugural season of four- and five-night cruises to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean. Each trip promises a day of fun in the sun, whether it’s at Disney Castaway Cay or Disney Lookout Cay — and if you’re lucky, you might hit the jackpot and visit both! Plus, some of these cruises will treat you to extra sun-soaked shenanigans and warm-weather adventures in Nassau, Bahamas, or Cozumel, Mexico. Get ready to swap your worries for some serious tan lines!
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Ahoy, matey! At Cask and Cannon, you and your fellow scallywags will swap your wildest sea tales in a lounge that’s as cozy as a pirate’s hideout and as eclectic as a treasure chest filled with “borrowed” (let’s be honest, plundered) booty from all corners of the globe.
And what’s a night of pirate mischief without a drink in hand? The grog here isn’t just any old swill — we’re talking rare, specialty, and vintage rums that would make even Blackbeard raise an eyebrow. Plus, there’s a stash of “bootlegged” brews brewed just for this hideaway, served straight from the barrel in proper pirate fashion. Bottoms up, you salty sea dogs!
Word on the high seas is that the sharpest treasure-hunters might just stumble upon a stash of “borrowed” beverages served straight out of a real treasure chest! Forget golden doubloons — this is the real pirate jackpot, savvy? And that’s just the tip of the iceberg, mate! Cask and Cannon is just one of the many new adventures waiting for you aboard our heroes-and-villains-inspired ship. Get ready for a voyage where the line between hero and scoundrel is as thin as a pirate’s patience!
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The Disney Destiny will also debut:
Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King, a first-of-its-kind dining experience celebrating the music of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “The Lion King”
“Disney Hercules,” an all-new, Broadway-style show retelling the popular Disney Animation film
De Vil’s, a wickedly chic piano lounge celebrating the one and only Cruella de Vil
Edna Á La Mode Sweets, a one-of-a-kind confectionary inspired by Pixar Animation Studios’ “The Incredibles”
The Sanctum, Disney Cruise Line’s first lounge inspired by the powerful sorcerers and mystical artifacts of Marvel’s Doctor Strange
Plus, hero-worthy staterooms and suites featuring custom artwork of some of our most epic Disney stories; a new, villain-packed storyline aboard the AquaMouse water attraction; and iconic tributes to legendary
Marvel Super Heroes like Black Panther, Spider-Man and Iron Man!
This past weekend at D23, was full of announcements for Disney Cruise Line! There was an announcement about the FOUR new ships joining the fleet, and two shows that DCL will be showcasing soon!
Adding four more ships to the fleet will now bring DCL to a grand total of 13 ships! These new ships will be modeled after the current ships and will still include everything that DCL is known for including their entertainment, unique dining, and that Disney difference. These ships will debut sometime between 2027 and 2031!
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All- New “Hercules” Stage Show
Bless my soul, DCL is on a roll with a new broadway style “Disney Hercules” show! This will be onboard the Disney Destiny when it sets sail in November 2025. While this is a new show, it will still include the characters and well loved music from the original movie.
This show has been designed specifically for the Disney Destiny, so it will be reminiscent of the film while having some new surprises along the way! There will be classic musical numbers, projection effects and new musical arrangements that will fit right in with the other iconic songs.
But that’s not all! Disney Destiny is also debuting a brand new dining experience “Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King”. The ship will also be filled with characters, special appearances of heroes and villains alike, live shows and so much more entertainment!
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First Look at “Disney The Tale of Moana”
Fans at D23 were also lucky to get a glimpse of this new Broadway style show that is coming to the Disney Treasure later in 2024. The scene shows our favorite wayfinder, Moana, battling against Te Kā, a 15 foot tall puppet! This will be the largest puppet for a DCL show. The show will go onto to mirror the movie, and Moana will restore the heart of Te Fiti, allowing Te Kā to transform back into her true form as a green flowered goddess of life.
Many of the characters from the film will return to the stage as puppets under the development of Jeff Conover ,master puppeteer and creative director of puppetry for Disney Live Entertainment, and Micheal Curry, puppet designer known for his work with “The Lion King” on Broadway.
Disney has revealed a look at the new staterooms and suites aboard its newest ship, the Disney Destiny! Disney Cruise Line’s new heroes and villains-inspired ship will set sail in 2025. But for now, let’s take a look at those accommodations.
With luxurious accommodations that embrace the duality in every great story, a hero’s welcome will be waiting for guests aboard the Disney Destiny. Each verandah stateroom will showcase custom artwork depicting the epic journeys of famous Disney legends and include features that uniquely meet the needs of families.
Your stateroom will be your home away from home on the high seas, a luxurious retreat where your whole family can rest, reconnect, and dream of far-off places.
Like every Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Destiny will offer spacious, comfortable and functional staterooms that uniquely meet the needs of families. Most staterooms will feature Disney Cruise Line’s signature split-bath concept, allowing more than one person to get ready at a time, and many rooms will offer the option of a connecting door to accommodate larger families.
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Keeping with the ship’s unique theme, every stateroom and suite will showcase custom artwork depicting the epic journeys of famous Disney legends.
Concierge guests aboard the Disney Destiny will receive a premium level of dedicated service and access to exclusive areas and amenities throughout their voyage, including a concierge lounge and private sun deck.
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Large, lavishly appointed concierge staterooms and suites will draw you into the mysterious and fantastic world of Disney Animation’s “Fantasia” through elegant, watercolor-style artwork illustrating the rich color palette and otherworldly spectacle of the classic film.
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Seven special oceanview rooms located directly above the bridge and adorned in the distinctive iconography of Pixar’s “The Incredibles” will provide awe-inspiring, floor-to-ceiling views.
In four royal suites of heroic proportions (and views!), guests will be empowered to embrace their own destiny. The Hero Suites will celebrate the majestic powers and noble heroism at the heart of Disney Animation’s “Hercules” with Greco-Roman-inspired design elements, colors and patterns, and the boldly themed IncrediSuites will invoke the exhilarating exploits of “The Incredibles” through a streamlined mid-century modern aesthetic inspired by the Pixar films.
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There is so much to be excited about! Stay tuned for additional details this week as Disney shares more about the Disney Destiny.
We have some updates about the Disney Destiny, Disney’s newest Disney Cruise Line ship! The Disney Destiny will be setting sail in late 2025 and we just can’t wait to…sail!
The Disney Destiny, Disney Cruise Line’s new heroes and villains-inspired ship also will have the first “Loin King-Inspired” dining experience.
Disney released the following details:
The iconic songs and legendary moments of “The Lion King” will come to life at Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King, a first-of-its-kind dining experience celebrating the renowned music from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film that continues to transcend generations.
The enchanting venue will be inspired by the African savanna, with unique depictions of animals and nature brought to life through lighting and special effects. The back wall will be lined with large windows that transform from stunning sunrises to enchanting sunsets throughout the meal, while the center of the restaurant will have tiered risers that mimic the look of African drums.
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A colorful ensemble of live musicians and storytellers will take the stage to present a musical journey through the award-winning soundtrack as you dine. During special intervals throughout the meal, the band and performers will revisit the iconic songs from “The Lion King” using authentic African instruments and theatrical props to represent the story and characters. Audiences will delight in:
Productions of “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata;”
A mash-up of “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” and “Be Prepared,” a fun take that highlights the hero-villain dynamic of the story;
An instrumental version of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” paired with a beautiful interpretive dance; and
A moving rendition of “He Lives in You” from the sequel film and Broadway show.
Big news! The next Disney Cruise Line ship, with a hero and villain theme, will be named the Disney Destiny!
This morning, Disney Cruise Line announced the name of the next ship to join the fleet in 2025. This ship will step into an “epic new journey steeped in the lore of our favorite Disney heroes and villains.”
The Disney Destiny, sister to the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, will have a first-of-its-kind design theme, “Heroes and Villains,” drawing on the legacies of beloved Disney stories, characters and theme park attractions.
The Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering teams were inspired by the dynamic duality of every great Disney story when developing this new ship, where opposing forces of light and dark drive characters to rise to their purpose. Onboard, guests will encounter heroes and villains alike – including those from beloved Walt Disney Animation stories like “The Lion King,” “Hercules,” and “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” – within spaces, experiences, and entertainment throughout their voyage.
Minnie Mouse embodies the spirit of the Disney Destiny in this brand-new filigree artwork for the bow of the ship, continuing a beloved Disney Cruise Line design tradition. Donning a heroic new ensemble – cape and all! – and a valiant pose, she will boldly lead guests on epic cruise vacations.
Portfolio Project Management Executive Philip Gennotte and Project Management Executive Mike Davie from Walt Disney Imagineering Germany celebrated the keel laying ceremony for the Disney Destiny in Papenburg, Germany. Keel laying takes place when the first block, or section of a ship, is lowered into the building dock, and a newly minted coin is placed under the keel for good fortune. (Disney)
The Disney Destiny also reached a new construction milestone today with the keel laying ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, which is a maritime tradition designed to bestow good luck upon the ship. Delivery for Disney Destiny is scheduled for 2025
