Exciting Updates and Announcements in Disney’s Destiny Franchise

(July 30, 2024) — “The Lion King,” “The Incredibles,” “Hercules” and “Brave” are some of the Disney movies getting the spotlight aboard Disney Cruise Line’s newest U.S.-based ship, Disney Destiny.

The cruise line has revealed a series of new venues set to make their debut when the 4,000-passenger vessel arrives to Port Everglades in late 2025. The list includes a Lion King-themed dining experience; a confectionary inspired by Edna Mode from The Incredibles; and two cafes named after heroines Megara and Merida.

“For the Disney Destiny, we will introduce brand-new cruise experiences inspired by the legends and legacies of some of Disney’s most iconic heroes and villains,” said Sharon Siskie, Disney Cruise Line’s senior vice president and general manager. “From the dining rooms to the staterooms and everywhere in between, guests aboard our new ship will be surrounded by extraordinary storytelling paired with the signature service and family-fun adventures that are hallmarks of a Disney Cruise vacation.”

Featuring decor inspired by the African savannas, Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King is scheduled to be a first-of-its-kind dining experience that celebrates the music of Disney’s 1994 animated film. As passengers dine, an ensemble of live musicians and storytellers take the stage in the center of the restaurant performing renditions of the movie’s soundtrack, including songs like “Circle of Life,” “Hakuna Matata,” and a mash-up of “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” and “Be Prepared.”

Edna Á La Mode Sweets will offer a selection of handmade gelato, ice cream, cookies, candies and specialty treats in a setting inspired by The Incredibles character’s lab.

Elsewhere, Café Megara and Café Merida pay homage to the Hercules and Brave characters. The former will feature a “Greco disco” design, filled with lightning bolts and clouds of Mount Olympus, vases featuring the Muses, nods to Pegasus and waves on the ceiling. Café Merida, on the other hand, will boast a Celtic-centered design that invokes the Scottish Highlands, with special touches that include a tapestry hung from a mounted bow, and glowing lights above the bar that pay tribute to the will-o’-the-wisps.

Disney Cruise Line also revealed some details about the accommodations aboard Disney Destiny. The ship’s concierge staterooms and suites draw inspiration from Disney Animation’s “Fantasia” through watercolor-style artwork that illustrates the film’s style. Seven special oceanview rooms located directly above the bridge will be adorned with iconography from Pixar’s “The Incredibles” and will provide floor-to-ceiling views.

Additionally, four royal suites will feature special decor. As a nod to the film “Hercules,” the Hero Suites will be inspired by Greco-Roman architecture, colors and patterns, while the IncrediSuites will invoke the “The Incredibles” films through a streamlined mid-century modern aesthetic.

Disney Destiny will be the cruise line’s third Wish-class ship, following the arrival of Disney Wish in 2022 and Disney Treasure, which is scheduled to debut in December 2024.