NEWS: Disney Destiny Maiden Voyage and Itineraries Announced, Plus First Look at ‘Pirates’-Inspired Pub

Bookings open soon for the upcoming Disney Destiny! The amazing Disney Cruise Line ship will set sail in 2025! We’ve got details on the ship’s maiden voyage and inaugural itineraries and new details on a pirate-themed bar! Learn more below.

Here are all the details from Disney Cast Member Melanie Hager:

Ahoy, landlubbers! Arrrr ye ready to sail to yer destiny?

Bookings for the Disney Destiny will open Sep. 12, and today we’re sharing must-know dates and details about the ship’s maiden voyage and inaugural itineraries so you can start mapping out your own epic vacations!

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!

The maiden voyage will be followed by an inaugural season of four- and five-night cruises to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean. Every sailing will include a day of fun in the sun at either Disney Castaway Cay or Disney Lookout Cay — some itineraries will even visit both! — and select cruises will feature more sun-soaked relaxation and warm-weather adventure in Nassau, Bahamas, or Cozumel, Mexico. Stay tuned to disneycruise.com for dates and itinerary details before bookings open to the general public Sep. 12, 2024.

As we chart a new course to tropical destinations, what better way to celebrate than with a toast to Disney’s most legendary Caribbean seafarers? Drink up, me hearties — we’ve ‘liberated’ a first look just for ye!

Aboard the Disney Destiny, you will join the ranks of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” at Cask and Cannon, a new pub inspired by the beloved Disney Parks attractions around the world! Here, you and your fellow buccaneers will regale one another with tales of your high seas adventures in an eclectic yet cozy lounge furnished with treasures “acquired” (AKA pillaged and pilfered) during the pirates’ many voyages around the globe.

An evening of revelry and recreation at Cask and Cannon wouldn’t be complete without an extensive menu of rare, specialty and vintage rums that would impress even the most seasoned swashbucklers. There will also be a not-so-secret selection of “bootlegged” brews developed specially for the venue and served straight from the barrel in true pirate style.

And rumor has it that the savviest treasure-hunters may even uncover a mysterious trove of looted libations served in an actual treasure chest! Sounds better than a bounty of golden doubloons, aye?

Cask and Cannon is just one of many brand-new experiences awaiting you aboard our new heroes and villains-inspired ship! 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!

Your legend is beginning … and it’s time to start planning! Don’t forget, Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club members can book a Disney Destiny cruise as early as Sep. 6, 2024, and bookings open to the general public on Sep. 12, 2024. Scurry on over to disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact your travel agent to book!

RELATED ARTICLE: Discover the Disney Destiny Day 1 – Your Own Heroes Journey on Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship

by Chad and Cindy Nykamp

Disney Cruise Line is revealing the Disney Destiney, the upcoming ship that is set to sail in 2025! A voyage aboard the Disney Destiny will embrace the dynamic duality of every great Disney story, where opposing forces of light and dark drive characters to rise to their destinies. We’ve got details on new dining spaces and accommodations aboard the ship. Learn more below.

Here are all the details from Disney Cast Member Melanie Hager:

Disney Cruise Line is embarking on three days of epic announcements revealing the Disney Destiny, our new heroes and villains-inspired ship– and we invite you to follow along! From July 30 through Aug. 1, 2024, stay tuned to find out everything you need to know about this marvelous addition to the fleet.

First up: A host of hero-worthy new spaces and experiences inspired by beloved Disney and Pixar films!

We are thrilled to announce that the Disney Destiny will debut a first-of-its-kind dining experience celebrating the unforgettable music of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “The Lion King;” an exclusive confectionary themed to Pixar Animation Studio’s “The Incredibles;” and legendary accommodations perfect for relaxing after a day of heroic feats.

The ‘Mane’ Event — A Feast for the Senses

If you’re anything like me, the only thing better than dinner or a show is … well, you guessed it – dinner AND a show! Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King will not only be just that, but it will also join the ranks as a first-of-its-kind Disney dining experience, bringing the iconic songs and legendary moments of the renowned animated classic to life for your family throughout dinner.

So, what can you expect in this all-new family restaurant?

While you dine, live musicians and storytellers will present a musical journey through “The Lion King” soundtrack, using authentic African instruments and theatrical props to represent the story and characters. From productions of “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata,” to a one-of-a-kind mash-up of “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” and “Be Prepared, the show will be a musical retelling of Simba’s heroic journey to triumph over his villainous uncle and claim his rightful place as king of Pride Rock – and undoubtedly one of your most memorable meals on the high seas!

Zazu said it best when he told Simba: “you can’t escape your destiny”… and we can’t wait for you to discover yours at Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King! For more information about the restaurant’s design and inspiration, check out this post!

It’s a Sweet Shop, Darling (That’s a New Feature)

Edna Mode’s lab, where the famed fashion designer from Pixar’s “The Incredibles” films whips up outfits for the world’s most famous Supers, will be transformed into a unique confectionary at the brand-new Edna Á La Mode Sweets aboard the Disney Destiny.

Inspired by the “Auntie Edna” short film, Edna’s sewing equipment will be repurposed as sweet-making devices – and the result is, shall we say… marvelous?!

This dessert spot is sure to be a hit with your family, with handmade gelato, ice cream, cookies, candies and specialty treats served in a space full of bolts of fabric and costume models. And while she never looks back, you might have to do a double-take of the picture-perfect sculptures of both Edna and Jack-Jack — one hard at work, one hungry for “num nums!”

Fuel for Heroic Feats

Just off the Grand Hall — the central hub and gathering space on the Disney Destiny — two casual walk-up cafes will serve a mighty selection of coffee, tea, specialty beverages and snacks. You can fuel up for your heroic ventures onboard at Café Megara, a space that will pay homage to Disney Animation’s “Hercules” with a unique and vibrant “Greco disco” design, or at Café Merida, an area that will be inspired by the flame-haired heroine of Pixar’s “Brave” with its Celtic-centered design.

Hero-Worthy Retreats

A hero’s welcome will be waiting for you aboard the Disney Destiny! Your stateroom will be your home-away-from-home on the high seas – a luxurious retreat where you and your 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 your family. Most staterooms will feature Disney Cruise Line’s signature split-bath concept, and many will offer the option of a connecting door between staterooms, making it easy to travel with extended family and friends.

Concierge guests aboard the Disney Destiny will receive a premium level of dedicated service and access to exclusive areas and amenities, including a concierge lounge and private sun deck. Among the concierge staterooms and suites will be four royal suites inspired by “Hercules” and “The Incredibles,” offering accommodations (and views!) of heroic proportions. Every hero needs a place to rest, so be sure to check out more information about the staterooms and accommodations aboard the Disney Destiny by clicking here! And stay tuned throughout the week here as you don’t want to miss what’s next!

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