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Disney Destiny Christened in Fort Lauderdale as Media Previews Unveil Heroes-and-Villains Ship

Early tours spotlight immersive venues alongside an exclusive Hercules production, signaling Disney’s push to grow cruise capacity.

Overview

  • The 4,000‑passenger Wish‑class ship begins its maiden voyage on November 20 from Port Everglades, offering four‑ and five‑night sailings to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean with calls at Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay.
  • Design centers on a heroes‑versus‑villains motif featuring a Black Panther–inspired Grand Hall with a T’Challa statue and Disney Cruise Line’s first Marvel stern character with Spider‑Man and Spider‑Bots.
  • New venues include Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King, The Sanctum lounge themed to Doctor Strange, De Vil’s Piano Lounge, and the Pirates‑inspired Cask & Cannon, alongside returning concepts like Worlds of Marvel and 1923.
  • Staterooms carry custom hero artwork and family‑friendly split‑bath layouts, with concierge spaces inspired by Fantasia and The Incredibles, Hercules‑themed Hero Suites, mid‑century IncrediSuites, and a Tony Stark–inspired Destiny Tower Suite in the forward funnel.
  • Entertainment debuts the ship‑exclusive Disney Hercules stage show using large‑scale puppetry and new musical arrangements, as Disney executives report strong demand, near‑half 2026 bookings, and a fleet plan targeting 13 ships by 2031.