Everything that you need to know about the new Disney Destiny Cruise Ship including dining, entertainment, and more.
My family and I took an amazing four-night cruise on the new Disney Destiny cruise ship earlier this year. We visited Disney’s private islands – Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. The new cruise ship is gorgeous and we had a blast experiencing and discovering it! One of our favorite things about the Disney Destiny is the heroes and villains theming including all the opportunities to meet Disney villains.
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I am sharing everything that you need to know about sailing on the new Disney Destiny cruise ship below.
Staterooms
Designed with families in mind, Disney Cruise Line staterooms are equipped with plenty of storage space and feature artwork/decorative touches that celebrate iconic Disney animated films. Most staterooms feature a split bathroom which allows multiple people to get ready at the same time.
Dining
Worlds of Marvel
One of the main three dining rooms, Worlds of Marvel, will allow you to leap into your own heroic role. Join Baby Groot and Rocket Raccoon rockin’ and rollin’ to hits from the Awesome Mix tapes featured in the Guardians of the Galaxy films. Enjoy a menu inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe (classic all-American fare).
1923
Another main dining room is 1923 which evokes the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood. This restaurant is named after the year that The Walt Disney Studios was founded. The dining room is decorated with storyboards, sketches, and props that illustrate the early animation process. The menu is inspired by flavors throughout the Golden State (California).
Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King
The last main dining room at the Disney Destiny is the brand-new immersive experience with theatrical storytelling of Simba’s journey. You will enjoy an African-inspired menu. This was my family’s favorite menu during our cruise.
Counter Service
On the upper decks, you can grab a quick bite to eat at the Mickey & Friends Festival of Foods. There is a large variety of choices at the various food stations: Mickey’s Smokestack Barbecue, Donald’s Cantina, Daisy’s Pizza Pies, Goofy’s Grill, and Sweet Minnie’s Ice Cream.
Marceline Market
This free-flow food hall (replacing the traditional buffet) is named after Walt Disney’s childhood hometown of Marceline, Missouri. In the food hall, you will find 10 food stalls with an ever-changing menu including American classics, international specialties, comfort foods, seafood, vegetarian and plant-based fare, baked goods, and desserts.
Entertainment/Onboard Activities
Hero Zone
A combination of action-packed physical challenges and game-show-style competitions can be found at the Hero Zone. Hero Zone can include a sports court, game floor, playground, movie theater, and more. The Incredi-games is hosted here, be sure to check your Disney Cruise Line app.
Two Movie Theaters – Wonderland and Never Land
During your cruise, you will be able to catch first-run films inside Wonderland Cinema and Never Land Cinema which are inspired by Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland.
Saga
Saga is an entertainment venue where you can enjoy live music, comedy acts, and family game shows. It features family fun by day and adult-exclusive entertainment at night.
Walt Disney Theater – Nightly Broadway-style Shows
Every evening enjoy an evening show at the Walt Disney Theater. Select nights you will be entertained by Broadway-style shows that take some of your favorite Disney stories and turns them into live fantasy. The Disney Destiny includes a one-of-a-kind theatrical adaptation of Disney Hercules. Other shows will include Disney Seas the Adventure – an embarkation celebration that provides a fabulous musical voyage with some favorite stories and Frozen, A Musical Spectacular.
Pools/Water Activities
The upper decks on the Disney Destiny includes 10 pools and water play areas inspired by Mickey and his pals. There is also Toy Story Splash Zone for toddlers with larger-than-life “rubber” bath toys and the Slide-a-Saurus Rex family slide.
On the AquaMouse, you will join Mickey and Minnie on an exhilarating water adventure featuring Disney foes of lore like the Evil Queen, Scar, and Chernabog. This exhilarating water experience allows you to glide up, down, around, and off the side of the ship through 760 feet of twisting tubes before splashing down into a lazy river.
Kids’ Clubs
So many different areas within the kids’ clubs that there is something for everyone to enjoy! Children ages 3 to 12 can participate in the Avengers, Star Wars: Cargo Bay, Marvel Super Hero Academy, Walt Disney Imagineering Lab,or Fairytale Hall. There is even a slide entrance to the kids’ clubs from the Grand Hall.
Young Avengers are invited to train alongside some of their favorite Marvel Super Heros, including Spider-Man, Black Panther, Ant-Man, and The Wasp in the Avengers section.
In Star Wars: Cargo Bay, is a fun-filled immersive experience where kids step into a high-tech cargo bay and are put to the test to secure the ship.
Kids will get a behind-the-scenes peek at how Disney magic is made and use their own imaginations to design their very own roller coaster and climb into a specially designed capsule to actually ride it at the Walt Disney Imagineering Lab.
In Fairytale Hall, kids can craft at Rapunzel’s Art Studio, act out stores in Belle’s Library, or even create their own ice magic at Anna & Elsa’s Sommerhus.
Tweens and Teens
A colorful New York City-inspired hangout, Edge, is for tweens from 11 to 14 years old. They can relax, make friends and play games. Teens ages 14 to 17 can chill out at the Vibe—a laid-back space where they can watch movies, enjoy games and take the occasional selfie.
“it’s a small world” Nursery!
The “it’s a small world” Nursery is a daycare center on deck 2 inspired by the Disney attraction with the same name for children 6 months to 3 years of age. While visiting, children can relax and play while being looked after by specially trained counselors.
Mickey & Minnie Captain’s Deck
The Mickey & Minnie Captain’s Deck is designed for the littlest cruisers on the ship. This nautically themed space is complete with activities and games, including pipe slides, ship’s wheels, and more for lots of fun.
Lounges/Bars
Haunted Mansion Parlor
Embrace your fate as you encounter liverly “spirits” at the Haunted Mansion Parlor. Grim grinning ghosts are bound to materialize while you enjoy specially crafter cocktails. During the day families are invited to visit Haunted Mansion Parlor, but at night the lounge becomes adult-only. This is one of the top spots to visit on the Disney Destiny and was one of our favorites on the ship.
Cask & Cannon
Inspired by the classic Disney parks attraction Pirates of the Caribbean, this pub features plundered treasures, rum bottles, jail cell keys, and more. The atmosphere invites you to catch up on the latest sports while unwinding over a selection of spirits and brews.
De Vil’s
Right off the Grand Hall is De Vil’s, a stylish lounge that takes a cue from the over-the-top fashionista fiend from the Disney classic 101 Dalmatians. Indulge in trendy martinis, old-fashioned cocktails or high-end bubblies while swaying to the sultry tunes of a black-and-white-spotted piano. We enjoyed our drinks at this lounge.
The Sanctum
Journey into the world of Marvel Studios Doctor Strange at The Sanctum. You don’t have to be the Sorcerer Supreme to enjoy the mesmerizing array of spellbinding cocktails, spirits, and coffee drinks available at the bar.
Adult Only Areas/Activities
Cove Cafe
Treat yourself to coffee, cocktails, and baked goods at Cove Café, an adults-only lounge. While the drinks are an additional fee, it is the perfect place to relax and read a book or magazine.
Quiet Cove
This adults-only refuge has an infinity pool, bar, and poolside lounge. The Quiet Cove is separate from the family activities and spans an entire section of the ship’s upper decks.
The Rose
Adult-exclusive lounge, The Rose, is reminiscent of the enchanted castle from Beauty and the Beast.
Palo Steakhouse
With a warm, tranquil atmosphere and spectacular ocean views, Palo Steakhouse offers a scrumptious selection of premium steaks and exquisite Italian dishes. The amazing brunch is also very popular at Palo Steakhouse and requires advance reservations. This restaurant requires a fee.
Enchante
Inspired by Lumiere from Beauty and the Beast, this adults-only restaurant has innovative international cuisine crafted by 3-Michelin-starred Chef Arnaud Lallement. This restaurant requires a fee or a la carte pricing.
Enchante Dessert Experience
This 5-course dessert menu and coffee includes an in-depth discussion with the Executive Chef and Executive Pastry Chef. This experience requires a fee.
Senses Spa and Fitness
A nature-inspired oasis, Senses Spa offers beauty treatments and a relaxing Rainforest complete with heated lounges, fountains, an aromatherapy steam room, a dry sauna, and a calming pool. Outside you can relax in the shade under specially designed canopies and take a dip in the refreshing outdoor pools.
Untangled Salon
At Untangled Salon, a salon inspired by Rapunzel, you can get a variety of fabulous treatments, including hairstyling.
Hook’s Barbery
Inspired by Captain Hook’s private quarters aboard the Jolly Roger, Hook’s Barbery offers shaves, hairstyling, and nail and skin care. If guests are 21+, they can participate in whiskey, bourbon, and rum tasting during their treatments at Hook’s Barbery.
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