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Disney Destiny Debuts in Florida With Media Previews Ahead of Nov. 20 Maiden Voyage

Disney positions the IP‑rich vessel as a signal of brisk demand driving a larger cruise expansion.

Overview

  • Following its christening, the Wish‑class ship is hosting preview sailings that reveal The Sanctum Doctor Strange lounge, the Pirates‑inspired Cask & Cannon pub, De Vil’s Piano Lounge, and newly themed staterooms and suites.
  • The three‑story Grand Hall honors Wakanda with metalwork and a T’Challa statue, while Spider‑Man appears on the stern as Disney Cruise Line’s first Marvel stern character.
  • Exclusive offerings include the Disney Hercules stage show and Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King restaurant, with Worlds of Marvel, 1923, and other fan‑favorite venues returning.
  • Homeported at Port Everglades, the ship will operate four‑ and five‑night Bahamas and Western Caribbean cruises starting Nov. 20, with calls at Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
  • Disney executives report sailings are nearly half booked for 2026 and outline growth to 13 ships by 2031, including the Singapore‑based Disney Adventure and a partnership vessel with Oriental Land Co. targeted for early 2029.