Sarah Bretz, ContributorIn the third and final Disney Destiny reveal day this week, Disney Cruise Line has announced that the ship will feature several venues and details inspired by the characters and stories of the Marvel Universe.
“The heroes and villains theme of the Disney Destiny provides the perfect platform for us to collaborate with Disney Cruise Line on all-new, Marvel-inspired experiences guests won’t find anywhere else on land or at sea across the multiverse,” said Brian Crosby, executive, Marvel Experiences Development. “We’re honoring some of our classic heroes like Black Panther and Spider-Man on board, and we’re celebrating the larger-than-life personalities of the Avengers as inspiration for one-of-a-kind venues. This will be a must-do for all True Believers!”
Disney Destiny will sail an inaugural season of four and five-night cruises to the Bahamas and western Caribbean from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida starting in November 2025. Bookings will open to the general public on September 12, 2024.
Wakanda Forever Grand Hall
The Grand Hall of Disney Destiny, which is the ship’s atrium, will be a prominent gathering space for guests. It will be inspired by the lore, iconography, and palette of the “Black Panther” films.
The Walt Disney Imagineering design team consulted with the costume team from the “Black Panther” movies, and those insights helped fashion the creative vision for the space — including metalwork on the pillars inspired by the banded armor and stacked jewelry found in Wakanda. A light fixture inspired by Vibranium — the rare metallic ore found in the fictional nation — will generate special effects that fill the room with life and color.
Presiding over the Grand Hall will be a statue of T’Challa, the Black Panther and King of Wakanda, devoted son and beloved brother sworn to protect his kingdom.
The Grand Hall will be a living theater where heroes and villains from across the Disney universe take center stage and interact with guests in thrilling ways. Complete with a stage and 360-degree lighting effects, the environment will come to life with shows and interactive programming featuring characters from Disney, Marvel, and beyond.
Just off the Grand Hall on decks four and five, guests will enjoy Saga, a central hub for family activities and evening entertainment. The two-story venue will host interactive shows and events that also takes cues from the architecture of Wakanda.
The Sanctum
The Sanctum will be Disney Cruise Line’s first lounge inspired by “Doctor Strange.” The centrally-located entertainment parlor will host a variety of activities throughout the cruise, offering guests a variety of cocktails, spirits, and coffees.
Like all Sanctums, the venue will contain mystical items designed to aid sorcerers in protecting the world. Guests will discover unique surprises from Doctor Strange’s New York Sanctum, including a circular mirror behind the bar reminiscent of the building’s iconic window.
Marvel Stern Character
For the first time, a Disney cruise ship will feature a Marvel Super Hero as the signature character that hangs off the stern — Spider-Man and his Spider-Bots. They will be depicted making a well-meant, if a bit haphazard attempt at decorating the filigree on the back of the ship.
Destiny Tower Suite
Disney Destiny‘s Tower Suite will take the ship’s motif to new heights — literally. The Marvel-inspired penthouse will honor Iron Man’s legacy with a luxurious take on the sleek, industrial designs of Tony Stark. Here, armor-like materials and mechanical elements will be balanced by soft, inviting finishes to create an opulent experience exclusive to this ship.
Set high in the ship’s forward funnel, the unique suite will offer incredible views of the top deck and beyond through an expansive two-story window. With nearly 2,000 square feet of living space, the Destiny Tower Suite will comfortably sleep eight guests and feature designated areas for eating, sleeping, and playing. It will also feature a full kitchen and private ensuite elevator.
Guests staying in the Destiny Tower Suite and all concierge-level accommodations will receive a premium level of dedicated service and access to exclusive areas and amenities, including the well-appointed Concierge Lounge and private sun deck. On Disney Destiny, the lounge will be outfitted with art pieces that celebrate the Avengers, inspired by the sophisticated styling of their home base in Manhattan.
Returning Experiences
Disney Destiny will also feature two guest-favorite experience from Disney Wish and Treasure.
Worlds of Marvel, a Marvel-themed dining experience, will host guests for a celebration starring the duo of Rocket and Groot from “Guardians of the Galaxy.” During a tribute to the many Super Heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Groot will take over the proceedings and bring the festivities to the next level, organizing a surprise party for his friend Rocket — just in time for dessert. The story will unfold onscreen as guests eat to the beat of a mix of hit songs and test their knowledge of the Marvel Universe with trivia and activities for the whole family.
In Disney’s Oceaneer Club, kids ages three to 10 will become the heroes of their own adventures at Marvel Super Hero Academy, a high-tech Avengers headquarters where young “recruits” are trained to be the next generation of Super Heroes alongside some of their favorite Avengers.
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