Disney to launch its seventh cruise ship from brand new continent – for the first time ever
DISNEY is launching its seventh cruise ship from a brand new continent for the first time.
With the majority of their sailings starting in the US, Brits often have to head to Florida to join.
But from 2025, the new Disney Adventure will depart from Singapore, the first to do so in Asia.
Onboard the ship will be seven themed areas:
- Disney Imagination Garden
- Disney Discovery Reef
- San Fransokyo Street
- Marvel Landing
- Toy Story Place
- Town Square
- Wayfinder Bay
The Imagination Garden will be the heart of the ship, with an open-air performance venue and “enchanted valley”.
Discovery Reef will be based on nautical movies, such as The Little Mermaid and Finding Nemo with shops and restaurants while San Fransokyo Street will be inspired by street markets with games and shops as well.
Moana-fans can head to Wayfinder Bay, with a Pacific island-inspired pool, while the Town Square will have shops and restaurants built into a forest with many of the famous princesses.
Marvel Landing will have an “all-new attraction” while Toy Story Place will have dining areas and waterplay zones.
The Disney website adds: “This exciting new ship will also feature many other innovative ‘firsts’ for Disney Cruise Line, including experiences specially created for Southeast Asia.”
More is to be revealed about the ship nearer it’s launch, as well an official launch date and prices for the three and four night voyages.
However, the routes will sail for at least five years.
Disney Adventure will be the seventh cruise ship to join the fleet.
Already in operation are Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish, the largest so far.
Disney Treasure is to launch in December 2024, followed by Disney Adventure in 2025.
Disney’s new private island has opened too, the first since 1998.
Lighthouse Point, in the Bahamas, is the second following the success of Castaway Cay.
Also launching next year are Disney cruises from the UK.
Departing from Southampton, the trips will range from five nights to 12 nights across Europe.
What is a Disney cruise really like?
The Sun’s Deputy Travel Editor Kara Godfrey tried out the Disney Dream – here’s the verdict:
I can’t say I wasn’t a little jealous of all the activities for kids, which included princess makeovers at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Millennium Falcon driving at the Disney Oceaneer Club.
But even as a grown-up, I was still spoilt for choice with adult-only pools, bars and some of the best restaurants I’ve ever visited.
French restaurant Remy, inspired by the Ratatouille film, is by far the fanciest.
With only 16 tables, you have to book in advance, but those who get a seat are treated to impeccable service and a divine five-course menu that was so good, I’m still thinking about it.
Don’t worry if you don’t manage to get a reservation though, as there are three main-themed restaurants which offer a “rotational dining” experience.
And if jet lag hits and you sleep through dinner and wake up at 3am, the 24-hour room service menu includes burgers, pizza and fried chicken from the snack stalls.
Over the three days, I cried at a live performance of the award-winning Beauty and the Beast, cheered watching the night-time fireworks show and laughed during a particularly raucous karaoke session which included a memorable rendition of High School Musical’s Breaking Free.
All this fun and I’d still barely scratched the surface of the endless entertainment on board Disney Dream.
Passengers will board the Disney Fantasy across Spain, Greece, Italy and Norway.
The Sun’s Travel Editor Caroline McGuire tried out a UK Disney cruise last year – here’s what it’s like.