What to Count on on the New Disney Ship

When the Disney Want set sail on its inaugural voyage in June 2022, it kicked off a brand new period for Disney Cruise Line. It saved what followers — together with Journey + Leisure readers, who proceed to rank Disney Cruise Line among the many finest cruise strains in our annual World’s Finest Awards — love and made the expertise even higher. Throughout the corporate’s theme parks, inns, and cruise ships, storytelling is a key a part of the Disney ethos, and the Want introduced the enchantment of traditional fairy tales to life on a ship that felt extra like a floating citadel.

I believed it was their finest ship — till the Treasure got here alongside. The second in Disney Cruise Line’s Want class of ships, the brand-new Treasure evokes a way of journey, evoking thrilling and heartwarming tales together with “Aladdin,” “Moana,” and “Coco” with immersive experiences, themed décor, and tiny particulars throughout the ship.

Excited to expertise “A Complete New World” on this ship, I set off on one of many Treasure’s very first sailings. What I discovered was a phenomenal, intricately themed ship that lets friends step into the worlds of their favourite theme park points of interest (hiya, Haunted Mansion Parlor), soak up Broadway-caliber productions of Disney classics, dance with Mickey and friends, and dine with superheroes — multi function night time.

From the second I stepped into the hovering Grand Corridor — and noticed Jasmine and Aladdin waving not removed from their statues within the middle of the atrium — this ship felt particular. I traveled with my mom and grownup sister, and on our first night time on board, we occurred upon a personality dance social gathering within the Grand Corridor after dinner and joined the Fab Six on the dance flooring. One of many fantastic issues a few Disney Cruise is having all these magical encounters in a more in-depth, extra relaxed atmosphere than in a theme park, and it’s one thing all ages can take pleasure in. 

After my three-night preview crusing, I used to be prepared for an additional three nights. Luckily, the brand new ship is kicking off its inaugural 12 months with seven-night Japanese and Western Caribbean itineraries, so future sailors can have loads of time to expertise the ship. 

And the Disney Cruise Line fleet is rising quickly, matching shopper demand for the usually sold-out sailings and increasing to beforehand unserved locations. By 2031, the cruise line is ready to have 13 ships crusing from ports across the globe, greater than doubling the scale of the fleet in lower than 10 years. “That is an unprecedented period of development for Disney Experiences, and a dramatic interval of growth at Disney Cruise Line,” mentioned Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, at a Disney Treasure christening occasion in November. The following ship within the Want class, the Disney Future, will set off on its first voyage lower than a 12 months from now, in November 2025. 

As T+L’s resident Disney cruiser, here is my evaluation of the most recent Disney Cruise ship, the Disney Treasure. 

Staterooms

The Disney Treasure’s 1,256 staterooms embody cozy inside cabins, ocean-view rooms with home windows, family-friendly veranda rooms, concierge-level suites, and over-the-top Royal Suites. The 2-story Tomorrow Tower Suite, situated contained in the ship’s iconic crimson ahead funnel, is probably the most unique lodging on board, with design impressed by Epcot (hold an eye fixed out for theme park icon, Figment, all through the suite). Different rooms incorporate pictures and designs impressed by movies like “Encanto,” “The Jungle E book,” and “The Lion King.” I stayed in a Deluxe Household Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, which had room to sleep as much as 5 individuals with a queen mattress, a convertible couch that turns right into a single mattress, a single mattress that pulls down from the ceiling, and a single pull-down mattress that comes out from the wall. It’s a really perfect setup for households with just a few little ones, and bigger households can ebook connecting rooms for extra space. Separate rooms for the bathroom and the bathe make preparing within the morning a lot simpler and ample space for storing means there’s a spot for every thing.

Bars and Eating places

There are three predominant dinner venues on the Disney Treasure: 1923 is a sublime restaurant impressed by Hollywood’s Golden Age with a set of animation paintings displayed in each room; Worlds of Marvel is an interactive eating expertise with eats impressed by the Marvel Cinematic Universe; and my private favourite of the three predominant dinner experiences, Plaza de Coco, is an immersive expertise that picks up the place the film left off for a festive musical eating expertise. (Observe: If you happen to plan to skip dinner one night time, I recommend lacking considered one of your 1923 seatings, because the Worlds of Marvel and Plaza de Coco dinners have a special present every night time that you just gained’t wish to miss). 

There are two adults-only eating places on board, each tastefully “Magnificence and the Beast” themed and bookable for an extra payment. Enchanté is the ship’s fine-dining expertise created by chef Arnaud Lallement, who helms L’Assiette Champenoise, a French restaurant that has earned and maintained three Michelin stars for a decade. The attractive, extra intimate house units the tone for a luxe, kid-free expertise; I like to recommend splurging on the tasting menu. Palo Steakhouse serves dinner and brunch (at all times an awesome selection throughout a day at sea) with Italian favorites, steak, and seafood. And The Rose, situated on the shared entrance of each eating places, is a stunning lounge the place you’ll be able to seize a cocktail earlier than or after your meal. 

After all, there are many informal eateries on board, too. Marceline Market is the principle buffet; and Mickey & Mates Competition of Meals is a set of walk-up stands serving barbecue, Tex-Mex, pizza, fan-favorite rooster fingers, and extra. Speciality coffees and extra could be discovered at Jade Cricket Cafe, Heihei Cafe, and Cove Cafe; I particularly cherished the globally impressed espresso menus at Jade Cricket and Heihei (iced Vietnamese espresso for me, please!). And lovable treats — together with greater than 30 flavors of do-it-yourself gelato — can be found at “Zootopia”-themed Jumbeaux’s Sweets.

And among the many many bars situated all through the ship, there are a number of lounges that Disney parks followers gained’t wish to miss. The Haunted Mansion Parlor feels such as you’ve boarded your doombuggy to a bar stuffed with 999 comfortable haunts — and hold your eyes peeled, as a result of the lounge is stuffed with Easter eggs for followers of the traditional Disney attraction. You by no means know what spirits may materialize as you sip in your themed cocktails. 

Skipper Society brings the quirkiness and tropical vibes of the Jungle Cruise to this a lot greater ship, and Periscope Pub takes friends below the ocean in an area impressed by the “20,000 Leagues Underneath the Sea” attraction. Don’t neglect to lookup: The fish swimming overhead have been really recorded in Epcot’s The Seas with Nemo and Mates pavilion. Scat Cat Lounge — an upscale piano bar with touches from “The Aristocats” — was my favourite spot for imaginative cocktails; there’s even a cocktail that’s garnished with half a peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich. 

Disney makes use of a rotational eating schedule, so your servers stick to you each night time all through the cruise in the principle eating places (shout out to Josette and Nelson, who by no means did not make us smile each night time at dinner!). 

Experiences and Facilities 

Disney cruises have packed day by day schedules with occasions and actions for all ages (just like the adults-only Match Your Match present and family-friendly Disney trivia). However even if you’re not hanging out with Goofy or belting out “Let It Go” at karaoke, there are such a lot of areas to discover on the ship. The higher decks have a number of swimming pools of various depths and sizes, a Toy Story splash space for little ones, and the AquaMouse water attraction. Within the Hero Zone, households can battle it out over air hockey or in a large inflatable impediment course, whereas within the Wonderland and By no means Land Cinemas, you’ll be able to sit back and watch a few of the latest Disney releases. The glossy health middle is a good place to sweat it out, with lessons like yoga, pilates, and varied bootcamps.

In case your little ones like to play costume up, make sure to ebook an appointment on the always-adorable Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. And all ages can get glam at Hook’s Barbery or Untangled Salon. 

And in the event you love Disney merch, you’ll be able to seize ship-exclusive gear on the outlets on board, or store across the different shops for equipment, jewellery, and extra. 

Leisure

Disney actually shines in terms of leisure. And although many cruise strains declare to have “Broadway-caliber” exhibits, in my view, none stay as much as that promise in addition to Disney. On different cruise strains, I’d be tempted to skip the nightly exhibits, however these are actually can’t-miss experiences that make the cruise memorable. “Disney Seas the Journey,” “Magnificence and the Beast,” and the all-new “Disney The Story of Moana” are the three leisure headliners friends can sit up for throughout their cruise, and I enthusiastically advocate all three. “Disney The Story of Moana” is barely out there on the Treasure, and it’s a shocking retelling of the musical film that options the beloved soundtrack with songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Bigger-the-life puppets, breathtaking projections, huge set items, and pleasant surprises (that I gained’t spoil right here) improve the heart-tugging story, making this present a cruise spotlight for me. My mother, sister, and I even thought of skipping dinner simply so we might watch it once more. 

There are a number of smaller-scale exhibits and interactive leisure experiences day by day; you’ll wish to obtain the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app earlier than you go, so you’ll be able to keep up-to-date with every thing occurring on board. 

Don’t miss the present and fireworks on Pirate Night time, a Disney Cruise Line custom. (Bonus factors in the event you bear in mind to pack your pirate hat!) And make sure to go to the farewell present within the beautiful Grand Corridor on the ultimate night time — you’ll have the prospect to hug your favourite characters one final time.

Children’ Golf equipment

Disney is probably the most family-friendly cruise line on the market, and your loved ones can take pleasure in a lot that the ship has to supply collectively. That mentioned, your little ones may not need to hang around with you as soon as they see all of the cool issues ready for them within the supervised children’ golf equipment on board. 

Beginning with the oldest children, The Hideaway is the place to be for older teenagers/younger adults, and The Vibe is an area only for teenagers over 14. Edge is for tweens ages 11 to 14, and the “It’s a Small World” Nursery is able to welcome the littlest cruisers ages six months to a few years outdated. Disney’s Oceaneer Membership — for teenagers ages three to 10 — is undoubtedly the best of the youngsters areas. In reality, given the prospect, I feel most adults would wish to cling on the market, because of the immersive Marvel Tremendous Hero Academy, Star Wars: Cargo Bay, Walt Disney Imagineering Lab, and Fairytale Corridor areas. Plus, they’ll simply slide down into the membership from the Grand Corridor, in order that they’ll be greater than excited to go away you to your adults-only Palo Steakhouse brunch. Every of those children’ golf equipment supply their very own unique actions every day, so bear in mind to take a look at the schedule on the app when you get on board and favourite the actions you don’t wish to miss. 

Adults-only Experiences

Disney is aware of that adults wish to discover somewhat magic on trip, too, in order that they’ve created adults-only areas the place you’ll be able to unwind with out your youthful sailors. Past the adults-only eating places and the bars talked about above, over-18s can take a dip within the Quiet Cove Pool on the adults-only deck or get a therapy at Senses Spa & Salon. 

Accessibility 

All Disney Cruise Line ships supply a spread of choices and companies for friends with accessibility wants. There are accessible rooms on the Treasure (together with communication staterooms for friends with listening to disabilities) with further particular gear out there upon request. There are additionally ASL interpreters out there upon request. The complete record of lodging could be discovered on the Disney Cruise Line web site. Seashore wheelchairs are additionally out there at Castaway Cay.

The place the Ship Sails 

The Disney Treasure can be crusing seven-night Japanese Caribbean and seven-night Western Caribbean sailings from Florida’s Port Canaveral. All sailings embody stops at Disney’s non-public island, Disney Castaway Cay, and festive Halloween or vacation cruises are out there to ebook now, too.