Disney Cruise Line revealed the first details about its next ship, the Disney Destiny, as it reached a new construction milestone with a keel laying ceremony, and here’s what you need to know.
The Ship
The Disney Destiny is a sister ship to the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, and its design theme will be “Heroes and Villains.”
The Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering teams were inspired by the dynamic duality of every great Disney story, 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 Studios stories like “The Lion King,” “Hercules” and “One Hundred and One Dalmatians,” within the spaces, experiences and entertainment throughout their voyage.
“The Disney Destiny will celebrate our most legendary Disney stories and characters, bringing them to life in new and exciting ways exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests,” said Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Cruise Line.
“As we continue to expand our fleet, the Disney Destiny will further strengthen our position as a leader in family cruising as we offer even more ways for families to experience Disney magic and world-class service at sea.”
Ship’s Bow
Disney also unveiled brand-new filigree artwork for the bow of the Disney Destiny, continuing a beloved Disney Cruise Line design tradition.
The illustration depicts Minnie Mouse striking a valiant pose in a heroic ensemble, her cape waving majestically in the sea breeze as she boldly leads guests toward their vacation destinies.
The Disney Destiny will also be the third in a trio of new Trident class ships that includes the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, that emphasizes fuel efficiency and energy conservation features, including an eco-friendly LNG drive system.
Keel Laying Ceremony
As mentioned above, construction on the Disney Destiny has reached a huge construction milestone recently with the keel laying ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. This ceremony is a maritime tradition designed to bestow good luck upon the ship.
The commemorative coin used in the keel laying ceremony featured an etching of Minnie Mouse in the same hero outifit and pose as the ship’s bow, with the words “Hero Minnie” underneath on one side.
On the other side of the coin is an etching of the ship with the name Disney Disney on top, and the hull number S706 on the bottom with the words Meyer Werft.
The next major step will be a “float out” ceremony, where the ship leaves dry land and becomes waterborne for the first time.
Near Future
The Disney Destiny is scheduled for delivery in 2025 as part of a multi-year expansion of the Disney Cruise Line fleet that includes the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, along with the Disney Adventure that will be based in Singapore, and the new island destination in The Bahamas, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
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