On second day of Disney Destiny reveal, Disney
Cruise Line announces villainous piano bar, swashbuckling pub and
more treachery coming to the high seas
CELEBRATION, Fla., July 31,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- When guests set sail aboard
Disney Cruise Line's new heroes and villains-inspired ship, they
will discover an assortment of spaces and experiences inspired by
some of Disney's most legendary schemers, scoundrels and specters —
and a fearsome crew of Disney villains – at sea.
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. A diverse
range of Disney, Pixar and Marvel characters will be the
inspiration behind themed venues and entertainment aboard the
ship, including brand-new lounges celebrating Cruella de Vil and the Pirates of the
Caribbean. Even more new offerings
coming to the Disney Destiny will be announced tomorrow on the
Disney Parks Blog and disneycruise.com.
"The Disney Destiny is all about celebrating the bold,
charismatic and driven characters at the heart of our favorite
stories," said Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and
general manager, Disney Cruise Line. "And who are our beloved
heroes without the antagonists who challenge them to prevail? We
want our guests to have fun with the unique theme of this ship, and
we are having a blast creating spaces and entertainment experiences
that pay tribute to the villains, anti-heroes and mischief makers
who have captivated Disney film and theme park audiences for
generations."
deVilish Delights
An evening at De Vil's piano lounge
will be a lavish affair emblematic of the bar's namesake, the
fabulously over-the-top villain Cruella de
Vil of Walt Disney Animation Studios' "One Hundred and One
Dalmatians" and the acclaimed 2021 live action film.
Cruella's infamous flair for style and wickedly bold attitude
will be reflected in the Hollywood Regency-inspired aesthetic of
the adult-exclusive lounge, where everything will be adorned in her
signature color palette of red, black and white. Amid sultry tunes
from the spotted piano, guests will wind down in style with trendy
martinis, chic cocktails, and glamorous wines and bubblies.
One side of De Vil's will be open to the Grand Hall,
allowing guests to sit back with a drink and a prime view of the
ship's premier gathering space. Whether patrons choose to bask in
Cruella's legacy or savor the energy and entertainment of the Grand
Hall, their experience at this one-of-a-kind lounge is sure to be
anything but "miserable, darling."
Drink Up, Me Hearties, Yo
Ho
At Cask and Cannon, guests will join the ranks of
the "Pirates of the Caribbean" for
an evening of revelry, recreation and — of course — rum. Inspired
by the iconic characters and scenes from the beloved Disney Parks
attractions around the world, the new pub will be an eclectic yet
cozy watering hole furnished with treasures "acquired" (read:
pillaged and pilfered) during the pirates' many voyages around the
globe.
Visiting buccaneers will regale one another with tales of their
own high seas' adventures, cheer and jeer during live televised
sporting events, and indulge in an extensive menu of rare,
specialty and vintage rums and a selection of "bootlegged" brews
developed specially for the venue and served straight from the
barrel in true pirate style.
We Dare Not Stop or Waste a Drop
The Disney Destiny
will introduce a quirky new storyline filled with Disney Animation
villains to AquaMouse, Disney Cruise Line's signature attraction at
sea — a 760-foot-long water ride towering over the upper decks
of the ship. Featuring an original soundtrack written exclusively
for Disney Cruise Line by Emmy award-winning composer Christopher Willis and lyricist Elyse Willis, the new show will exemplify the
signature silliness of Mickey Mouse
animated shorts.
In "Sing a Silly Song," Mickey and Minnie will lead guests on a
seemingly ominous trek to the peak of Villain Mountain. When faced
with some of the most fearsome villains of Disney Animation lore,
the duo will employ a silly song — and a bit of pixie dust — to
transform each chilling encounter into a wacky surprise. Guests
will laugh and splash along as Queen of Hearts ("Alice in
Wonderland"), Scar ("The Lion King"), Chernabog ("Fantasia")
and others find themselves in unconventionally hilarious
situations.
"Sing a Silly Song" will be one of four shows available
on AquaMouse aboard the Disney Destiny, all complete with
music, lighting, special effects and splashtacular surprises.
Be Prepared for the Chance of a Lifetime
Both heroes
and villains from across the Disney universe will take center stage
aboard the Disney Destiny. Guests will encounter formidable foes —
including Maleficent, Hades, Cruella de
Vil, Captain Hook, Mr. Smee and Oogie Boogie — through a
variety of shows, meet-and-greets and special appearances
throughout the ship, along with some of Disney's most mischievous
and misunderstood personalities, like Captain Jack Sparrow, Bruno and Loki.
The Disney Destiny will also introduce exclusive ways for guests
to interact with their favorite villains, rogues and mischief
makers during all-new events and activities. This will complement a
host of popular programs from across the Disney Cruise Line fleet,
including a frighteningly fun dance party in Oogie Boogie's
shipboard lair and an interactive Disney trivia event that often
gets interrupted by a cast of Disney villains.
Happy Haunts Materialize
Foolish mortals will be
welcomed to sip spirited craft cocktails among the 999 happy haunts
of Disney Parks lore at the Haunted Mansion Parlor. Reminiscent of
a first-class drawing room from the classic cruise liners of the
golden age, this experience — which will first debut aboard the
Disney Treasure in December 2024 —
will invoke inspiration from the original theme park attraction
with a nautical twist exclusive to Disney Cruise Line.
The venue will follow the nostalgic art style of the 1969 Disney
Parks classic, blending humor with Disney's distinct brand of
spooky storytelling. Legendary characters from Haunted Mansion
attractions around the world will come out to socialize in
mysterious ways throughout the experience, along with a few new
seafaring arrivals and an original storyline focused on a ship
captain. A custom musical arrangement inspired by the attraction's
original score will set the stage for an ever-escalating anthology
of illusions that immerses guests into the next chapter of Haunted
Mansion lore.
At the Haunted Mansion Parlor, grim grinning guests will sample
a selection of ghostly cocktails that capture the spirit of the
story, and an exclusive array of haunted homewares and spooky
souvenirs inspired by the bar will materialize in shopping venues
aboard the ship.
A Ship Destined for Naughty-cal
Notoriety
The Disney Destiny will be approximately 144,000
gross tons and powered by liquefied natural gas. Its delivery is
part of a multi-year expansion of the Disney Cruise Line fleet that
includes the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure; the Disney Adventure
that will homeport in Singapore;
the recently announced agreement with Disney and Oriental Land Co.,
Ltd. (OLC) to bring Disney cruise vacations to Japan in 2029; and a new island destination in
The Bahamas: Disney Lookout Cay at
Lighthouse Point.
To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation,
guests can visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at
888-325-2500 or contact their travel agent.
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