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Disney Unveils T’Challa Statue Anchoring Disney Destiny’s Wakanda-Inspired Grand Hall

Imagineers showed the first onboard reveal through “Crossing Diaries” during the ship’s transatlantic finishing work.

Overview

  • Walt Disney Imagineering revealed the Black Panther atrium statue on Instagram Stories, documenting its unwrapping and installation.
  • The piece features T’Challa posed beside a panther and will serve as the focal artwork of the ship’s Wakanda-themed Grand Hall.
  • This marks Disney Cruise Line’s first atrium statue of a Marvel character, underscoring an expanded Marvel presence on board.
  • The Destiny also debuts the fleet’s first Marvel stern character with Spider-Man featured on the ship’s exterior.
  • The Heroes & Villains–themed vessel is en route to Florida for final preparations before its November 20 maiden voyage from Port Everglades.