Sarah Bretz, ContributorDisney Cruise Line has two ships debuting later this year, and one of them has reached a major milestone in the construction process. Disney Destiny, which will be the seventh Disney vessel, was floated up at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany last week.
When a ship is “floated up,” it means that it’s touching water for the first time and that most of the exterior work has been completed. The float up process for Disney Destiny began when the building dock was filled with water from the Ems River in order to lift it from the floor of the chamber. The ship was then guided to another position in the building hall.
From there, the team will begin testing different systems onboard, including the main engines. In the coming months, the interior will be built out.
Disney Destiny is the third ship in Disney’s Wish class (also known as the Triton class) following Disney Wish and Disney Treasure. Set for a November debut, the vessel will feature a heroes and villains theme. Highlights of the ship will include a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed pub, ‘The Sanctum’ Dr. Strange-themed lounge, De Vil’s piano bar, a Lion King-themed main restaurant, and the returning Haunted Mansion Parlor bar.
Disney Destiny will sail from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, operating four and five-night cruises to the Bahamas and western Caribbean.
Another upcoming Disney Cruise Line ship, Disney Adventure, is also scheduled to debut this year. In December, the Singapore-based mega ship will launch, operating three and four-night cruises to nowhere.
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